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Black Swan #2
Carrion: A Novel of America's Coming Financial Nightmare
When the rule of law fails, dishonest politicians get even dirtier. Shane and Julianna can't compete with the debased dictators of Jackson County unless they are willing to bend a few rules of their own.
Shane Black escaped the city by the skin of his teeth. But his well-stocked mountain retreat is now the target of a local despot who gained power through bribes, payoffs, and shady politics. Mayor Hayes had few scruples before the collapse. Now that he's the only law around, he's down-right ornery.
Road trips are always a bad idea in the apocalypse. But sometimes, it's the only option.
Shane's group spent a massive amount of resources battling it out with the corrupt local government. Without fuel to keep security patrols running, everything they fought for will be lost. Shane must head up a caravan in search of the vital commodity to keep the town alive. The trip promises peril at every turn, but if they don't go, everyone is dead anyway.
The new world is fertile ground for old feelings.
Julianna and Shane are forced to work together closely. Will her heart soften toward him or will she hang on to her grudge? Being so near to her, yet feeling pushed so far away proves to be a thorn of constant sorrow for Shane. Despite his heartache, he mustn't allow it to distract him from the mission at hand.
Don't miss this heart-stopping tale of the coming currency collapse! Start reading today and get a glimpse of the dark future in store for America.
As with all books by Mark Goodwin, this book contains no profanity and no embarrassing sex scenes. However, if you're offended by conservative principles and references to Scripture, this book might not be for you.
Shane Black escaped the city by the skin of his teeth. But his well-stocked mountain retreat is now the target of a local despot who gained power through bribes, payoffs, and shady politics. Mayor Hayes had few scruples before the collapse. Now that he's the only law around, he's down-right ornery.
Road trips are always a bad idea in the apocalypse. But sometimes, it's the only option.
Shane's group spent a massive amount of resources battling it out with the corrupt local government. Without fuel to keep security patrols running, everything they fought for will be lost. Shane must head up a caravan in search of the vital commodity to keep the town alive. The trip promises peril at every turn, but if they don't go, everyone is dead anyway.
The new world is fertile ground for old feelings.
Julianna and Shane are forced to work together closely. Will her heart soften toward him or will she hang on to her grudge? Being so near to her, yet feeling pushed so far away proves to be a thorn of constant sorrow for Shane. Despite his heartache, he mustn't allow it to distract him from the mission at hand.
Don't miss this heart-stopping tale of the coming currency collapse! Start reading today and get a glimpse of the dark future in store for America.
As with all books by Mark Goodwin, this book contains no profanity and no embarrassing sex scenes. However, if you're offended by conservative principles and references to Scripture, this book might not be for you.
280 pages, Paperback
Published August 31, 2019
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About the author
Mark Goodwin
105 books404 followersMark Goodwin is a Christian author and host of the popular Prepper Recon Podcast which interviews patriots, preppers and economists to help people prepare for the uncertain times ahead. His previous fiction series, The Days of Noah spent several months at number one on the Amazon best-sellers list in multiple categories. His first series, The Economic Collapse Chronicles, also hit the Amazon best-sellers list in several categories.
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November 1, 2019
The first book in this series mad me want to follow up with the second. After the death and violence of this book I've chosen not to continue the series.
November 6, 2019
Goodwin is riding on his coattails of earlier books but copying the message just as I said in my review of the previous book. His first books weren’t as well written because he used words over and over and over, but at least in some of the earlier books he had prayer before monitoring areas, and so forth. So like our country before us, these books are spiraling downward, away from Christian principles. We’re no longer under the rules of the OT but under grace of the NT (OT Bible verses used at chapters). How does one witness to a preteen when kidnapping she and her mother, especially when no attempts are made to witness? Granted, troubling times are ahead of us, I’m afraid; but we are still accountable to our Lord to witness to others. None of that occurred in either this or the previous book. No stars for originality, changing the same, tired story, or really having a semblance of Christian values, especially the guise of using innocent and disabled children as a pawn while writing as the guise of Christianity.
August 9, 2024
The second book did not disappoint, the story of Shane Black continues. They try living in peace but that isn't the case. They must find fuel, so they go on the road. When they get back tragedy has struck and Shane goes off the deep end. In the end things calm down by you know things are going to start up in Book 3. I'll be reading it this weekend can't. Highly recommend these books, if you don't get them you are missing out.
August 26, 2020
We are in deep trouble!
If any part of this book is remotely possible then we need to prepare for a very bleak future. It doesn't take a giant leap to look at where we are and how quickly it can get worse. Weaving in the headlines of today makes this book hard to put down. Pray and prepare.
If any part of this book is remotely possible then we need to prepare for a very bleak future. It doesn't take a giant leap to look at where we are and how quickly it can get worse. Weaving in the headlines of today makes this book hard to put down. Pray and prepare.
April 29, 2020
Couldn't finish it. Once the "good guys" went the way of torture, murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, they were no longer people I could root for. They were no longer good guys. I don't want to fill my head with that.
November 9, 2020
Great
Another great book by Mark Goodwin. I love the characters in this series. I would recommend this book and all of Mark’s books. I’m listening to the complete box set on Audible.
Another great book by Mark Goodwin. I love the characters in this series. I would recommend this book and all of Mark’s books. I’m listening to the complete box set on Audible.
December 29, 2021
This book had me on the edge of my seat. No sooner had Shane Black gotten out of one situation, he found himself in another. The character really matured in this book as the times dictated that he grow up quickly. I can't wait to see where the next book's storyline takes us.
January 26, 2023
Good story
There are a lot of bad decisions and I was reading saying this is not a going to turn out well. It's a world where bad things happen even with good intentions. Worth the read.
There are a lot of bad decisions and I was reading saying this is not a going to turn out well. It's a world where bad things happen even with good intentions. Worth the read.
May 31, 2020
Another good book by author. It feels like he has his finger on the pulse of america. I appreciate the bible verses tied in with each chapter!
June 18, 2020
Carrion review
Carrion is the second post apocalyptic survival book about America's financial collapse in the Black Swan series written by author Mark Goodwin.
Carrion is the second post apocalyptic survival book about America's financial collapse in the Black Swan series written by author Mark Goodwin.
November 20, 2020
Excellent book.
Very well written, characters are believable. It's causes you to think of our world situation of today. Would highly recommend it.
Very well written, characters are believable. It's causes you to think of our world situation of today. Would highly recommend it.
January 30, 2021
Another masterpiece
Mark.Goodwin. does it again , this grip long tale will have you as it did me shouting at the pages as you watch the chat stars stories unfold
Mark.Goodwin. does it again , this grip long tale will have you as it did me shouting at the pages as you watch the chat stars stories unfold
March 31, 2021
Loved it
It really is very real scenario and could really happen. I’m not sure hoe i e
Would handle what they are going through
It really is very real scenario and could really happen. I’m not sure hoe i e
Would handle what they are going through
July 22, 2021
Excellent
I found the first two books in the series to be excellent. I hated coming to the end of book 2 and look forward to number 3.
I found the first two books in the series to be excellent. I hated coming to the end of book 2 and look forward to number 3.
June 2, 2020
Suspenseful
This was a great follow-up to Godwin’s first Black Swan novel. It is full of action, revenge, and heartache. A must read!
This was a great follow-up to Godwin’s first Black Swan novel. It is full of action, revenge, and heartache. A must read!
February 11, 2020
It's not easy being a country rock star
Very enjoyable story with lots of hurdles in the way, like the sheriff and mayor. Loss of love ones and best friends, supplies, has life isn't easy . So many people counting on him. So much regret and guilt but through it all ... Great book. Thank you.
Very enjoyable story with lots of hurdles in the way, like the sheriff and mayor. Loss of love ones and best friends, supplies, has life isn't easy . So many people counting on him. So much regret and guilt but through it all ... Great book. Thank you.
November 27, 2019
I guess I've read about ten of Goodwin's novels so far and I like his writing and the supporting ideology very much. It seems that I got started with his more recently written books. My only suggestion is that although he does a great job of selecting relevant chapter intro quotes, in the last series I noticed he was using the NKJV. Although that version is respected as a good translation which retains the majesty of the KJV, the writing style is obscure to most modern readers. Although my graduate degree is in theology, majoring in the New Testament, and I have owned and read most English translations (and stumbled through Latin and Greek versions), I would leave the fancy writing to the scholars and lovers of 17th century literature. Otherwise full kudos to Mark Goodwin for creating informative, well-written and exciting novel very relevant to contemporary America.
October 18, 2019
Average
After an excellent first book I was honestly disappointed in this one. I think I expected too much but this was such a let down I almost cannot put it in words. The first two thirds of the book was almost unrecognizable compared to the first book,it was honestly only the last third that sort of saved the story for me. I'm only giving it a 4 star rating based on how much I I enjoyed the first book and on how much I will hopefully enjoy the third book.
After an excellent first book I was honestly disappointed in this one. I think I expected too much but this was such a let down I almost cannot put it in words. The first two thirds of the book was almost unrecognizable compared to the first book,it was honestly only the last third that sort of saved the story for me. I'm only giving it a 4 star rating based on how much I I enjoyed the first book and on how much I will hopefully enjoy the third book.
February 22, 2020
Middle of the trilogy the book powers along just as hit and heavy as volume one. Hard to write much without spoilers, so basically if you enjoyed volume 1 keep going!
October 17, 2019
Fascinating Page Turner
I Started this book at 10 in the morning a d read it through, finished at 630pm. Fast paced action packed and great character development. Mark Goodwin paints a very believable scenario
I Started this book at 10 in the morning a d read it through, finished at 630pm. Fast paced action packed and great character development. Mark Goodwin paints a very believable scenario
October 19, 2019
Read this book in 2 days.
I had marked my calendar for the release date of Black Swan 2. I was not disappointed in book 2 it was I think better than book one. So keep it coming and thanks for the little prep extras too.
I had marked my calendar for the release date of Black Swan 2. I was not disappointed in book 2 it was I think better than book one. So keep it coming and thanks for the little prep extras too.
January 10, 2020
I'll leave this short, but, other than being a great read... man, shit got intense on multiple occasions here. There were times when even I thought Shane was taking things too far. I couldn't stop listening to see what was going to happen, though.
October 14, 2019
Excellent
An accurate depiction of the weakness of our monetary system. It also includes a indictment of human nature as the way we handle disaster.
An accurate depiction of the weakness of our monetary system. It also includes a indictment of human nature as the way we handle disaster.
October 22, 2019
Mark Goodwin
Another homerun for the author.Well done,a few twist I didn't see coming.Looking forward to reading the next book. A real treat.
Another homerun for the author.Well done,a few twist I didn't see coming.Looking forward to reading the next book. A real treat.
October 26, 2019
Read this one
Good book that has good storipp itses and good characters. You gotta
Heartstrings time read ut
Read read read rd3sd
Good book that has good storipp itses and good characters. You gotta
Heartstrings time read ut
Read read read rd3sd
November 18, 2019
Thought provoking
Excellent in sight on just how vile mankind is.
Wake up expect the best, but plan now for the worst...
Excellent book
Excellent in sight on just how vile mankind is.
Wake up expect the best, but plan now for the worst...
Excellent book
February 1, 2020
Interesting follow up to first book, very real possibility to think our future could be compromised so easily. Well done.
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