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Hawkins Family #1
Home Bound
The life that Jake Hawkins knew was thrown into turmoil the day the sky turned to fire. A sudden blackout has the county in chaos. While at his office 50 miles away from his home, his wife at work 30 miles away and his kids at school, Jake must fight through roving gangs and utter anarchy to reach his wife and kids. Using his survival techniques and skills that he learned from his father and his time as a Scoutmaster, he struggles to get back to his sanctuary. Will his disaster preparedness knowledge and forethought keep him safe from danger? Will the mental strain break him or his family? Can he survive his journey to get home?
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 2019
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About the author
Joshua K. Thomas
3 books7 followersBorn and raised in Michigan and has been involved with the scouting movement for 10 years. He has drawn on that experience as well as the love of the outdoors. He continues to write survival fiction in various formats. He spends his time camping and taking care of his canine companions and family.
He is currently working on Book 3 of the Hawkins Family Survival series, a Zombie survival fiction story and is planning out a massive, world spanning fantasy series!
He is currently working on Book 3 of the Hawkins Family Survival series, a Zombie survival fiction story and is planning out a massive, world spanning fantasy series!
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December 11, 2019
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
December 28, 2021
great story
This is a well thought out book. Great pace with twist and turns. I recommend for anyone to read. Thanks
This is a well thought out book. Great pace with twist and turns. I recommend for anyone to read. Thanks
January 17, 2022
Good read
This book has a new, refreshing approach! I really enjoyed it very much. I have known a Scout Master that n my very o my ago past, but didn't have the opportunity to learn much about scouting. On to Book Two!
This book has a new, refreshing approach! I really enjoyed it very much. I have known a Scout Master that n my very o my ago past, but didn't have the opportunity to learn much about scouting. On to Book Two!
October 13, 2019
I waffled between 3 and 4 stars, but this kept me interested and was a decent first book in a series. There some errors that proofreading could have fixed (you bear with not bare with someone). I like that the main character believed in being prepared which dovetailed nicely with his being involved with Scouts. He might have included some instructions in his wife's bag so she would run a checklist and not get tunnel vision. Jake was worried about more mouths to feed when considering Janey's coworker, but grabs all of his scouts. Makes his attitude toward Jiang-Li a bit hollow. The teachers all seemed to lack a lot of planning and gumption. How long were they going to stay there with the kids before they ran out of food and water? This book kept my attention and I am interested in the next volume to see what happens.
October 27, 2019
Novel makes the reader think
About what would happen if the world as we knew it suddenly changed to one that had no electricity, means to travel or traditional ways to communicate . Lawless became the norm in this new world. Story makes the person think, what if this really happened? Highly recommended
About what would happen if the world as we knew it suddenly changed to one that had no electricity, means to travel or traditional ways to communicate . Lawless became the norm in this new world. Story makes the person think, what if this really happened? Highly recommended
April 21, 2020
A-OK
This was a good story but also slightly predictable. I'm left wondering if some of the people they saw will have a reappearance and if some of those mentioned will be seen.
His family of 4, the niece, and 3 scouts (so far) make for a crowded home and more responsibility. Though on the other hand, that's more help and security.
This was a good story but also slightly predictable. I'm left wondering if some of the people they saw will have a reappearance and if some of those mentioned will be seen.
His family of 4, the niece, and 3 scouts (so far) make for a crowded home and more responsibility. Though on the other hand, that's more help and security.
October 10, 2019
A great story of a family who cares for each other and others.
Love the story and characters, even the crazies. I liked the ending, how the family strive to get home, but thought of others also.
Love the story and characters, even the crazies. I liked the ending, how the family strive to get home, but thought of others also.
October 22, 2019
Walking Home
I would have given this novel a 5 if it had been edited, even a little bit. The choppy wording and sentences broke my train of thought too often.
Although this survival novel also tells one what to do, it pricided a new setting and cast of characters,
I would have given this novel a 5 if it had been edited, even a little bit. The choppy wording and sentences broke my train of thought too often.
Although this survival novel also tells one what to do, it pricided a new setting and cast of characters,
December 29, 2019
Great story
I enjoyed getting to know this family. It was heartwarming and stressful at the same time. I appreciate how close this family is and how they pulled together. Looking forward to the next book.
I enjoyed getting to know this family. It was heartwarming and stressful at the same time. I appreciate how close this family is and how they pulled together. Looking forward to the next book.
February 2, 2023
Fast paced action
Enjoyed this book how the family worked with other to survive and to rescue there family and neighbod .will watch for more books in this series glad. Did not leave with a cliff hanger but does make me look forward to next books ,
Enjoyed this book how the family worked with other to survive and to rescue there family and neighbod .will watch for more books in this series glad. Did not leave with a cliff hanger but does make me look forward to next books ,
September 17, 2019
Home Bound review
Home Bound is the first post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Hawkins Family series written by author Joshua Thomas.
Home Bound is the first post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Hawkins Family series written by author Joshua Thomas.
November 18, 2019
Close to my home
I live in the blue water area, with in 25 miles of the story line. Can't wait read the next book .
I live in the blue water area, with in 25 miles of the story line. Can't wait read the next book .
November 20, 2019
Short and Sweet
A pretty accurate account of "what if." I enjoyed meeting the characters. A believable account of the lack of preparation for most people.
A pretty accurate account of "what if." I enjoyed meeting the characters. A believable account of the lack of preparation for most people.
December 9, 2019
Home Bound
Home Bound: A Survival Story (Hawkins Family Series Book One) an excellent book. Easy instead. Kept my interest up through the whole book.
Home Bound: A Survival Story (Hawkins Family Series Book One) an excellent book. Easy instead. Kept my interest up through the whole book.
March 21, 2020
Just ok.
Decent story line although the sudden psychosis of one character seems improbable. Needs better editing as frequently changing tenses are distracting.
Decent story line although the sudden psychosis of one character seems improbable. Needs better editing as frequently changing tenses are distracting.
August 26, 2020
Not bad.
Greater care could have been taken in the proofing process, but overall not a bad, quick read. Being from the Detroit area made the trek of Jake an interesting follow.
Greater care could have been taken in the proofing process, but overall not a bad, quick read. Being from the Detroit area made the trek of Jake an interesting follow.
August 17, 2022
5 stars
This was a good book full of good advice for survival. Good characters and plot. Looking forward to the next installment.
This was a good book full of good advice for survival. Good characters and plot. Looking forward to the next installment.
November 8, 2021
Onward, onward ever more~~
The ebb and flow of this journey, make Jake and Janey one Awesome couple.
That coupled with Boy Scouts, makes for nothing but More surprising turns!
The ebb and flow of this journey, make Jake and Janey one Awesome couple.
That coupled with Boy Scouts, makes for nothing but More surprising turns!
May 16, 2022
Fun & easy to read
I enjoyed reading this book immensely. Realistic characters, well
thought out plot. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I enjoyed reading this book immensely. Realistic characters, well
thought out plot. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
November 10, 2024
Quite a nice book to read. An end- of-the- world as we know it. Lots of tips for readiness for a national disaster. I enjoyed the Hawkins family and how they rose to the occasion. I’ll be interested in what the second book covers.
May 21, 2025
Michigan Survival
If you’ve ever wondered what you would do if the world fell apart, take a journey with Josh. Bonus if you’re from southeast Michigan; you’ll never look at the area the same again.
If you’ve ever wondered what you would do if the world fell apart, take a journey with Josh. Bonus if you’re from southeast Michigan; you’ll never look at the area the same again.
November 28, 2019
I want my money back!
This book was bad on so many levels....ugh.
I WILL not read further....
Not recommended. At all. The true rating should’ve been -1 Star.
This book was bad on so many levels....ugh.
I WILL not read further....
Not recommended. At all. The true rating should’ve been -1 Star.
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