What do you think?
Rate this book
Breaking the Beast: The Redemption of Joe Branch
Breaking the Beast: The Redemption of Joe Branch
Former D.C. Capitol Police Officer Joe Branch found himself conscripted into service with a new global authority that quickly emerged to save humanity from the brink of extinction following the most significant crisis in human history. Once inside the beast, he became aware that the crisis was the product of the largest, most far-reaching conspiracy in the history of the world.
Can one man make a difference? Can Joe Branch, an average guy caught up in the middle of it all, walk away from everything he has left to try and right the wrongs perpetrated by his new masters?
More from the author:
The Last Layover: The New Homefront, Volume One
The Guardians: The New Homefront, Volume Two
The Blue Ridge Resistance: The New Homefront, Volume Three
The Resolution: The New Homefront, Volume Four
Viking One: A New Homefront Novel
The Shepherd: Society Lost, Volume One
Betrayal: Society Lost, Volume Two
The Tree of Penance: Society Lost, Volume Three
Them: Society Lost, Volume Four
Erebus: An Apocalyptic Thriller (Winner of 2018 ABR Listener's Choice Awards Audiobook Thriller of the Year).
-SHTF fiction, TEOTWAWKI fiction, vigilante justice fiction, prepper fiction, survival fiction, collapse fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, dystopian fiction-
- GenresApocalyptic
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 8, 2019
180 people are currently reading
19 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 24 of 24 reviews
October 6, 2020
Good book but with some caveats. First there was some cussing in chapter one which was of course totally unnecessary. Next while there were some vague references to God, there was nothing to indicate that any of the characters were Christians or that God was important to any of them. That being said, I did enjoy the book. I can't recommend it as Christian fiction, but it's not totally secular either. I guess it's in between. If you don't mind that, then you'll probably like it.
January 15, 2021
audible:Great read! After a virus wipes out most of the population,a new order arises.They are The Authority which oversee all things.To get the anti viral that you need daily or weekly...you must obey.After so many years of this,our 'hero' can take no more so he steals packs of the viral and he and a friend escape.They have quite the journey after that! Kevin Pierce was a terrific narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
March 8, 2020
When a virus is intentionally released to cull the world and bring it under the thumbs of a select few things get dire for the masses. One man who has been well taken care of by the masterminds of the takeover decides he can no longer stand by and watch so many suffer. Great characters and non stop action move this story along. I highly recommend it for the fans of dystopian.
January 31, 2021
Joe Branch
I love this book. Well written, great characters, almost no one was spared a trip to the bone yard. A great story about a man-made virus and a overreaching government that enslaves it's citizens. Sounds like something not too farfetched. Enjoy Mr. Steven Bird is a excellent story teller.
I love this book. Well written, great characters, almost no one was spared a trip to the bone yard. A great story about a man-made virus and a overreaching government that enslaves it's citizens. Sounds like something not too farfetched. Enjoy Mr. Steven Bird is a excellent story teller.
September 1, 2022
The meds used in this book sound exactly what they inject in to my knees twice a year! I guess I’m immune now!
Kevin Pierce is my narrator crush so he can do no wrong. He is excellent and I just live his voice!
The story is great, loved it and loved how everything played out! I have listened to and read several books by this author and enjoyed them all. Starting another one by him today!
Kevin Pierce is my narrator crush so he can do no wrong. He is excellent and I just live his voice!
The story is great, loved it and loved how everything played out! I have listened to and read several books by this author and enjoyed them all. Starting another one by him today!
February 25, 2020
Benign and boring. The writing is wooden even for a non native me. A conspiracy theory, mild weaponry masturbation, plot holes... I stopped reading soon after appearance of the obligatory beauty and subsequent events.
February 8, 2020
Joe Branch has been working for the One World Alliance (OWA) since the outbreak of the deadly Sembe` virus. Under the guise of saving humanity, the OWA has become the masters of the populace. Once Joe discovers the truth, he is determined to do what he can to break their hold, and in the process becomes the most wanted man alive.
Bird’s first installment of the Breaking the Beast series, The Redemption of Joe Branch could easily be read as a standalone novel. It is told in the first person by Joe. After he realizes his employer is a coldhearted beast, he sets out to take this message to others. Are they willing to listen to his story, and most importantly help him try and defeat the beast?
The characters are well developed, and the pace is rather exciting. Nothing is predictable. It’s a hard book to put down. So, grab a cup of coffee and sit back for the ride.
5 out of 5 stars.
Bird’s first installment of the Breaking the Beast series, The Redemption of Joe Branch could easily be read as a standalone novel. It is told in the first person by Joe. After he realizes his employer is a coldhearted beast, he sets out to take this message to others. Are they willing to listen to his story, and most importantly help him try and defeat the beast?
The characters are well developed, and the pace is rather exciting. Nothing is predictable. It’s a hard book to put down. So, grab a cup of coffee and sit back for the ride.
5 out of 5 stars.
March 2, 2020
Great read
This is a good story and keeps you interested in what is going to happen to everyone. I found the characters were an interesting group
This is a good story and keeps you interested in what is going to happen to everyone. I found the characters were an interesting group
April 30, 2020
Very good story!
Fast moving, always on the edge story. First book I've read by this Author, but it won't certainly be the last.
Fast moving, always on the edge story. First book I've read by this Author, but it won't certainly be the last.
July 14, 2020
Of course you made it fly
Steven. I really enjoy all your books but the way you crafted the build-up to the end here had me crazed.
Steven. I really enjoy all your books but the way you crafted the build-up to the end here had me crazed.
February 3, 2020
Breaking the Beast
Very interesting and entertaining storyline about a o one world government that is destroying the nation and the heroes who are determined to stop it.
Very interesting and entertaining storyline about a o one world government that is destroying the nation and the heroes who are determined to stop it.
August 18, 2019
Come along as we dive into another apocalyptic scenario; this one a pandemic intentionally unleashed on the world’s population by a power-hungry cabal dreaming of world domination. We’ve seen it a hundred times before, madmen wanting to remake the world in their own image. Exploiting what’s left of the world after the destruction they’ve wrought. Our protagonist, Joe Branch is a former Washington D.C. police officer. When the remnants of government started to rebuild, Joe was a perfect fit for the security forces. With his experience, Joe rose quickly in the ranks becoming a Lieutenant. His best friend Ronnie also was a D.C. Police Sargent becoming Captain. As Joe and Ronnie familiarize themselves with operations and regulations, they realize that that the leaders, known as the One World Alliance, do not pursue any form of Constitutional government. They subscribe to the New World Order theory. Ronnie enlists Joe in a risky plan to liberate and then take enough of the viral antidote to Army Headquarters where it can be researched for a potential cure. This is mostly the background you’ll receive in the first couple of chapters. The story chronicles Ronnie’s and Joe’s efforts to make a difference in the war against evil. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
July 11, 2019
EXCELLENT
Whew. What a ride. That Mustang Shelby GT500 that is.
This book is like a action packed movie. Fast paced, thrilling scenarios, characters you can relate to and all of the heroes.... not just Joe and Tamara but Bud, Mark and the thousands of unsung heroes who died trying to protect their family and the men and women who fought against the OWA.
This is one book you will enjoy reading. Have to admit I stayed up until 2:30 this morning and fell asleep with my kindle in my hand.
http:youtu.be/oWSfyPWF-oo
Fav quotes:
“The OWA’s European leaders underestimated the American people’s deep-seated beliefs in the Second Amendment.
I looked around the room, with everyone staring at Tamara and me as if we were some sort of heroes. We weren’t heroes in my eyes. We were blessed. That’s what we were. There’s no way we could have done this alone.
Whew. What a ride. That Mustang Shelby GT500 that is.
This book is like a action packed movie. Fast paced, thrilling scenarios, characters you can relate to and all of the heroes.... not just Joe and Tamara but Bud, Mark and the thousands of unsung heroes who died trying to protect their family and the men and women who fought against the OWA.
This is one book you will enjoy reading. Have to admit I stayed up until 2:30 this morning and fell asleep with my kindle in my hand.
http:youtu.be/oWSfyPWF-oo
Fav quotes:
“The OWA’s European leaders underestimated the American people’s deep-seated beliefs in the Second Amendment.
I looked around the room, with everyone staring at Tamara and me as if we were some sort of heroes. We weren’t heroes in my eyes. We were blessed. That’s what we were. There’s no way we could have done this alone.
July 24, 2019
Another masterpiece by Steven C Bird
This is an un-put-downable, action packed book from beginning to end. The characters are strong, likeable people hellbent on saving mankind from itself. The author may be up and coming, but I will be truly surprised if his name isn't soon a household word. I have read each of his books that have been published so far, and whether they are a part of a series, or a stand alone title, they get better as Steven C Bird comes up with them. He has made me into a fan of a genre of books I never read before... TEOTWAWKI. I only wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
This is an un-put-downable, action packed book from beginning to end. The characters are strong, likeable people hellbent on saving mankind from itself. The author may be up and coming, but I will be truly surprised if his name isn't soon a household word. I have read each of his books that have been published so far, and whether they are a part of a series, or a stand alone title, they get better as Steven C Bird comes up with them. He has made me into a fan of a genre of books I never read before... TEOTWAWKI. I only wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
December 10, 2019
The premise of a world government that engineered the crisis/pandemic that brought them to power by being "saviors" has been done before. This story differs because the characters are well done enough to motivate us to cheer for them. I still find it inspiring to read in a book of fiction of people willing to give everything to the cause of freedom and there is no better example of this than Bud. Were there writing errors? Yes. Repetitive dialogue, at times. I still found this enjoyable and satisfying to read.
October 5, 2019
Picked up this book on a recommendation from another author whom I follow. Although the plot was fairly simple, it was well written and enjoyable. While fiction, this could easily translate to reality if we keep going the way we are.
The ending left room for the possibility of a second book which I would welcome.
The ending left room for the possibility of a second book which I would welcome.
July 24, 2019
Exhilarating Ride!
This is eye opening storyline that has great characters. Scary how fiction mimic real life, the world needs more Joe Branch’s! A must read, you’ll not be able to put it down.
This is eye opening storyline that has great characters. Scary how fiction mimic real life, the world needs more Joe Branch’s! A must read, you’ll not be able to put it down.
July 30, 2019
What a ride!
What a ride this turned out to be! Great story with believable characters. I enjoyed the different take on a virus induced apocalypse. You need to settle deep in the saddle, low in the seat, and fly by the seat of your pants with this one.
What a ride this turned out to be! Great story with believable characters. I enjoyed the different take on a virus induced apocalypse. You need to settle deep in the saddle, low in the seat, and fly by the seat of your pants with this one.
July 30, 2019
Loved
Another great book by Steven Bird. I loved the main characters Joe & Tamara and all the different characters they came into contact with. I would recommend this book and can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Another great book by Steven Bird. I loved the main characters Joe & Tamara and all the different characters they came into contact with. I would recommend this book and can’t wait for the next book in this series.
August 1, 2019
WOW!! WHAT A RIDE!!
Well, Bird does it again!!
Nothing but action from the first page, to the last. THIS is why he remains one of my three favorite writers!!
I can’t wait for his future book release of “Cabin 5”!!
Well, Bird does it again!!
Nothing but action from the first page, to the last. THIS is why he remains one of my three favorite writers!!
I can’t wait for his future book release of “Cabin 5”!!
July 11, 2019
Breaking the Beast review
Breaking the Beast: The Redemption of Joe Branch is an excellent post apocalyptic survival book written by author Steven C. Bird.
Breaking the Beast: The Redemption of Joe Branch is an excellent post apocalyptic survival book written by author Steven C. Bird.
August 29, 2019
I really liked this story! It shows how far many people are ready to go to help others, and not just how awful people can be to get more power. Recommended!
September 3, 2019
A MUST READ!!!
This is another homerun written by Steven Bird who continually keeps me entertained with his books and this book is an amazing story.
This is another homerun written by Steven Bird who continually keeps me entertained with his books and this book is an amazing story.
Read
October 27, 2019A review
Don't usually write a review, but this story line was so good, I could not put it down. Good character development, great story
Don't usually write a review, but this story line was so good, I could not put it down. Good character development, great story
Displaying 1 - 24 of 24 reviews