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Runner Boy
What if the lights go out—and never come back on? When an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) knocks out all electricity and almost everything electronic, including communication, lights, heat, water, and most transportation, the Gruens find themselves in a quandary. Their oldest daughter, Chrissie, is 180 miles away at college and they have no way to contact her to know if she’s all right, or even to know if she’s alive. When their food and water start to run out and their house is attacked, they decide to leave home to go find her.
The story is told by sixteen-year-old Brady Gruen, who is a bit of a slacker in a family of achievers. He’s at first reluctant to leave home and his friends, despite the growing danger. But he comes to realize that nothing will ever go back to the way it was.
The Gruens quickly learn that the trip to find Chrissie is not going to be easy. They get trapped on the wrong side of the Ohio River. They’re accosted by gas thieves, shot at and chased by gangs on the interstate, and nearly blown up by a rocket launched from a fighter jet. And that’s just the first day of an adventure that will test them all.
RUNNER BOY is the first book in a series following Brady as he navigates a world that has been forever changed. The reviews are coming ”Life as we’ve known it is over…what do we do now?”
”This is a fun read.”
”Great pacing and lots of action.”
”Loved it! A page turner. Can’t wait for the next one!!!”
”Guarantee that just a few pages into the book, you'll be asking yourself what in the world would I do if this happened to me!”
The story is told by sixteen-year-old Brady Gruen, who is a bit of a slacker in a family of achievers. He’s at first reluctant to leave home and his friends, despite the growing danger. But he comes to realize that nothing will ever go back to the way it was.
The Gruens quickly learn that the trip to find Chrissie is not going to be easy. They get trapped on the wrong side of the Ohio River. They’re accosted by gas thieves, shot at and chased by gangs on the interstate, and nearly blown up by a rocket launched from a fighter jet. And that’s just the first day of an adventure that will test them all.
RUNNER BOY is the first book in a series following Brady as he navigates a world that has been forever changed. The reviews are coming ”Life as we’ve known it is over…what do we do now?”
”This is a fun read.”
”Great pacing and lots of action.”
”Loved it! A page turner. Can’t wait for the next one!!!”
”Guarantee that just a few pages into the book, you'll be asking yourself what in the world would I do if this happened to me!”
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2019
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January 26, 2021
I really enjoy the realistic nature of the science fiction in Jay's books. This is the second one I've read and its a refreshing change from some more heavy handed sci-fi. I really felt like the events that transpired in Runner Boy could happen tomorrow which made the book that much more thought provoking. The thought that society is so fragile and would crumble so quickly without electricity is really somewhat overwhelming. It makes me want to brush up on my survival skills.
November 20, 2020
Another excellent book by new author Jay Mackey! Engrossing story. Well written. Fast paced and love the characters. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
January 6, 2020
Life as we’ve known it is over...what do we do now?
The idea or theme of the book is fascinating since almost everyone has thought to them selves, “what would I do if there is a complete break down of the social order?” This is a fun read which follows one boy and his family after social order crumbles and he and the family have to learn how to survive in a new world. There are plenty of questions and situations left unanswered which will allow for an intriguing sequel.
The idea or theme of the book is fascinating since almost everyone has thought to them selves, “what would I do if there is a complete break down of the social order?” This is a fun read which follows one boy and his family after social order crumbles and he and the family have to learn how to survive in a new world. There are plenty of questions and situations left unanswered which will allow for an intriguing sequel.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews