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Broken Tide #1
Overfall
An unimaginable disaster. A country torn apart. A man who will stop at nothing to get home to his family.
When a massive landslide in the Canary Islands sets off a mega-tsunami, the east coast of North America is square in its path. On a fishing trip off the coast of Maine, Reese Lavelle barely manages to make it to high ground when the wave hits. His only thought? Getting home to his wife and daughter in South Carolina.
Cami and Amber Lavelle barely escape the wave in Charleston, they retreat inland, watching the city as it's wiped out by the wave in one fell swoop. As those who survived slowly sink into madness and the country succumbs to chaos, Cami's goal is simple: survive at any cost.
When a massive landslide in the Canary Islands sets off a mega-tsunami, the east coast of North America is square in its path. On a fishing trip off the coast of Maine, Reese Lavelle barely manages to make it to high ground when the wave hits. His only thought? Getting home to his wife and daughter in South Carolina.
Cami and Amber Lavelle barely escape the wave in Charleston, they retreat inland, watching the city as it's wiped out by the wave in one fell swoop. As those who survived slowly sink into madness and the country succumbs to chaos, Cami's goal is simple: survive at any cost.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2020
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August 29, 2020
An intriguing story. Reese just wants to get home to his family when a landslide and tsunami hits. The story has you gripped until you find out what happens. Can’t wait for the next one.
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March 3, 2023The first book in a post-apocalyptic survival series. A landslide in the Canary Islands sets off a massive tsunami, threatening the USA.
April 24, 2022
[4 stars]
The first of six books of the “Broken Tide Series”. Some more disaster coming my way. The huge volcanic eruption recently on La Palma and the fact that I’d already visited the island got me interested. So here the catastrophies begin with a huge landslide and tsunami. Plausible for the most part I find it hard to believe that so little had been done in warning the people. At least the part with the unavoidable “preppers” had not been overdone. Fun to read.
The first of six books of the “Broken Tide Series”. Some more disaster coming my way. The huge volcanic eruption recently on La Palma and the fact that I’d already visited the island got me interested. So here the catastrophies begin with a huge landslide and tsunami. Plausible for the most part I find it hard to believe that so little had been done in warning the people. At least the part with the unavoidable “preppers” had not been overdone. Fun to read.
October 13, 2020
The Las Palmas volcanic region has been on the possible-disaster radar for a while and it is good that someone has finally included it in a story. The book was decently written with not a lot of editing issues (hence the 4), but I did have some issues with the characters and some of the plot. The potential disaster surfaced far enough in advance for Cami to try to stop her husband from getting on a boat, yet there was no real notification from any government, news, science entity soon enough to matter. It would have impacted Europe quickly enough to make an earlier news cycle. There is some predictability in the guy-far-from-home-desperate-to get-home character of Reese. He is nearly blinders on focused. I will admit he and Ben were impressive in being able to outrun the huge wave from their boat which was stranded in mud to get to the top of the mount as the wave was coming, including chat time with the kid who hit Ben with the car. Cami is the hyper-aware prepper type and after she tries to warn Reese to not get on the boat, she heads with her daughter to Charleston to shop anyway (??!!). Phone warnings of the tsunami but let's get school supplies, camping gear and maybe sushi. She also had a lot of lapses in her preparations too though she does catch on quickly. Amber is nearly useless and keeps falling back into the state of disbelief and acting without thinking. Still, there are a lot of possibilities in this scenario and I will continue to see what happens.
August 31, 2020
Overfall: Broken Tide:Book 1 (A Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller Series) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
...and breathe!! Yes it needs to be said, that Overfall, by Mike Kraus and Marcus Richardson is so breathtakingly, outstandingly stunning, that you'll be holding your breath without realising it!
Gritty, realistic seat-of-your-pants survival adventure, with a third-person-narrative that puts you right in the heart of the action, as the worst megatsunami ever recorded takes out much of North America's West Coast, with a destructive watery Armageddon.
Members of the Lavelle family are separated by unforseen disasters, following an initial natural event in the far-off Canary Islands and you won't believe the dangers and acts of desperate survival they will all face, before the end of Overfall by Marcus Richardson and Mike Kraus.
Get your copy of this outstanding series opener today...and keep the oxygen tank on stand-by, just in case!
...and breathe!! Yes it needs to be said, that Overfall, by Mike Kraus and Marcus Richardson is so breathtakingly, outstandingly stunning, that you'll be holding your breath without realising it!
Gritty, realistic seat-of-your-pants survival adventure, with a third-person-narrative that puts you right in the heart of the action, as the worst megatsunami ever recorded takes out much of North America's West Coast, with a destructive watery Armageddon.
Members of the Lavelle family are separated by unforseen disasters, following an initial natural event in the far-off Canary Islands and you won't believe the dangers and acts of desperate survival they will all face, before the end of Overfall by Marcus Richardson and Mike Kraus.
Get your copy of this outstanding series opener today...and keep the oxygen tank on stand-by, just in case!
September 3, 2020
A mega tsunami...
My favourite genre is the apocalypse. This one is a great story about the destruction wrought by a mega tsunami. And it follows the trials of Cami, who is working to keep her home safe while waiting for her husband to make a thousands of mile trek to get home to her and their daughter Amber. Reese, Cami’s husband is determined to get back to her. There is a lot of solid evidence of the utter devastation caused by the tsunami all through the book, which makes it very real. Characters range from strong and caring to those prepared to do whatever they want. It’s easy to see and understand the breakdown of society and community. The world building shows attention to detail and a lot of research. Fabulous writing!
My favourite genre is the apocalypse. This one is a great story about the destruction wrought by a mega tsunami. And it follows the trials of Cami, who is working to keep her home safe while waiting for her husband to make a thousands of mile trek to get home to her and their daughter Amber. Reese, Cami’s husband is determined to get back to her. There is a lot of solid evidence of the utter devastation caused by the tsunami all through the book, which makes it very real. Characters range from strong and caring to those prepared to do whatever they want. It’s easy to see and understand the breakdown of society and community. The world building shows attention to detail and a lot of research. Fabulous writing!
November 15, 2020
Awesome start!
I RARELY if ever truly gut bust laugh out loud while reading (startling my entire family). But I had that glorious moment reading this story! Including follow up giggle-provoking moments. What a treat!
Naturally, with these authors, it’s a fantastic book. Everything you’d want in the genre - plus a different twist to it all. Great character development. Interesting and likable, and un-annoying unlikable,characters. Colorful world creation. Tension. And more....
The only aspect I was waiting for was, well, no spoiler ... but it was something to begin occurring at home already. But no big deal. It will happen in Book 2.
FANTASTIC START!!! Kudos guys!
I RARELY if ever truly gut bust laugh out loud while reading (startling my entire family). But I had that glorious moment reading this story! Including follow up giggle-provoking moments. What a treat!
Naturally, with these authors, it’s a fantastic book. Everything you’d want in the genre - plus a different twist to it all. Great character development. Interesting and likable, and un-annoying unlikable,characters. Colorful world creation. Tension. And more....
The only aspect I was waiting for was, well, no spoiler ... but it was something to begin occurring at home already. But no big deal. It will happen in Book 2.
FANTASTIC START!!! Kudos guys!
November 19, 2020
Wow, talk about edge of your seat reading!
Amazing detail. I couldn't put this book down. I was reading as fast as I could to find out what would happen next. I can't imagine what these people have gone through. I've experienced a flash flood. There is nothing more scary than dark rushing water with who knows what in it. To face that then to know the hardships ahead is overwhelming. I love the characters and was sad to lose Ben. Just downloaded the next book. Can't wait to go on this journey.
Amazing detail. I couldn't put this book down. I was reading as fast as I could to find out what would happen next. I can't imagine what these people have gone through. I've experienced a flash flood. There is nothing more scary than dark rushing water with who knows what in it. To face that then to know the hardships ahead is overwhelming. I love the characters and was sad to lose Ben. Just downloaded the next book. Can't wait to go on this journey.
December 2, 2020
Fast, fun read
Reese and Jo. What an odd couple? What kind of trouble can an unemployed Sales Rep and a retired Park Ranger get into? After a Tsunami wipes out the coast and the rabble come out from under their rocks; it seems like nothing but trouble awaits them. Jo really has no place to go and Reese won't let anything or anyone stop him from getting home to Cami and Amber. Trouble had better get out of their way. Predictable but a fun, very fast read.
Reese and Jo. What an odd couple? What kind of trouble can an unemployed Sales Rep and a retired Park Ranger get into? After a Tsunami wipes out the coast and the rabble come out from under their rocks; it seems like nothing but trouble awaits them. Jo really has no place to go and Reese won't let anything or anyone stop him from getting home to Cami and Amber. Trouble had better get out of their way. Predictable but a fun, very fast read.
December 15, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed Overfall, a Broken Tide book.
The characters in this book were definitely defined in a memorable way. As Reese and Cami both struggle with their own challenges for survival, family values are clearly their strong motivation to endure. I really enjoyed the character Jo, A Texan working on the East Coast as a Forest Ranger. She added fortitude, humor, and a bright sense of camaraderie to the story. I am on to book two!
The characters in this book were definitely defined in a memorable way. As Reese and Cami both struggle with their own challenges for survival, family values are clearly their strong motivation to endure. I really enjoyed the character Jo, A Texan working on the East Coast as a Forest Ranger. She added fortitude, humor, and a bright sense of camaraderie to the story. I am on to book two!
February 14, 2021
Good start
Generally well written first in a new apocalyptic/post apocalyptic series co written by Mike Kraus. He has a good understanding about how people will react in a disaster and that comes across well in his writing.I love the wide range of apocalyptic series available from Mike, inc his collaborations - there is no real feeling of having read this before, which shows how good a writer he is!. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Generally well written first in a new apocalyptic/post apocalyptic series co written by Mike Kraus. He has a good understanding about how people will react in a disaster and that comes across well in his writing.I love the wide range of apocalyptic series available from Mike, inc his collaborations - there is no real feeling of having read this before, which shows how good a writer he is!. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
July 21, 2021
Better than others of this genre
I’ve read other books dealing with EOW (end of the world), or people surviving catastrophic events. They all seem to have an ex army ranger, or seal team member as the protagonist, but few have real people trying to survive. This author creates real people and scenarios.
The descriptions of the mega tsunami reveal the extent of research the author had undertaken, and the descriptions were masterful.
I’ve read other books dealing with EOW (end of the world), or people surviving catastrophic events. They all seem to have an ex army ranger, or seal team member as the protagonist, but few have real people trying to survive. This author creates real people and scenarios.
The descriptions of the mega tsunami reveal the extent of research the author had undertaken, and the descriptions were masterful.
February 22, 2021
Great from the get-go!
Okay, this is, so far, an excellent story of ' TEOTWAWKI 'genre. Seriously, from first word to last it kept me thoroughly engaged. The characters are great and storyline is very edge of your seat exciting. If you enjoy this genre, do not deprive yourself. Go get yours.....I'm off for book 2 now.
Okay, this is, so far, an excellent story of ' TEOTWAWKI 'genre. Seriously, from first word to last it kept me thoroughly engaged. The characters are great and storyline is very edge of your seat exciting. If you enjoy this genre, do not deprive yourself. Go get yours.....I'm off for book 2 now.
April 2, 2021
Book 1 was good. Though Cami's charactèr is an idiot. She tells her husband to back out of a sea fishing trip with his boss and colleagues because she is so sure there is going to be a tsunami- then she decides, what the hell, she's not going to let her worries prevent her from having a girls' day with her daughter! Duh!
September 3, 2020
I enjoyed reading
Enjoyed reading will buy the next to see where the story continues to progress to. Amazon prime member, Kindle unlimited, good reads challenge member book bub, book rebel love them all. Check them out and and get a copy to read.
Enjoyed reading will buy the next to see where the story continues to progress to. Amazon prime member, Kindle unlimited, good reads challenge member book bub, book rebel love them all. Check them out and and get a copy to read.
September 5, 2020
Tsunami
Started off just how I like my books fast and straight into it. The characters are all believable and likeable, although Reese just might be a little too much to be believed. Looking forward to the next book.
Started off just how I like my books fast and straight into it. The characters are all believable and likeable, although Reese just might be a little too much to be believed. Looking forward to the next book.
September 11, 2020
Great plot! Very different from an EMP or earthquakes. Unfortunately, people show their true colors when confronted with a crisis. I loved the area as it's one of my favorite places to go in Maine. Realistic and could not put down. Waiting for the next book!
September 28, 2020
A good start
A solid book. Entertaining and solid characters. Not great but pretty good. Some of the action by the characters and their dialog is a little unbelievable and stilted at times but it's fiction and a first book in a series. I will read the next book.
A solid book. Entertaining and solid characters. Not great but pretty good. Some of the action by the characters and their dialog is a little unbelievable and stilted at times but it's fiction and a first book in a series. I will read the next book.
October 9, 2020
Better than average for this genre
Good but predictable action
Excellent description of the tsunami and its effect.
Good but rather predictable characters
Overall good balance between action and passive parts.
Good but predictable action
Excellent description of the tsunami and its effect.
Good but rather predictable characters
Overall good balance between action and passive parts.
October 12, 2020
Water,water,everywhere
A very unusual story line about the results of a tsunami resulting from a volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands. The entire east coast is flooded. Very well done.
A very unusual story line about the results of a tsunami resulting from a volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands. The entire east coast is flooded. Very well done.
October 26, 2020
Water Water Everywhere
Considering the amount of destruction and panic ,the survivors so far are doing okay. Reese and Jo are on their way south. Cami and the survivors in Charleston are going to have to get ready.
Considering the amount of destruction and panic ,the survivors so far are doing okay. Reese and Jo are on their way south. Cami and the survivors in Charleston are going to have to get ready.
January 13, 2021
This author puts you right in the middle of a bull's eye! A very graphic description of a tsunami makes you feel like you've right there. It will get your attention and question if you would make he same decisions.
January 14, 2021
Outdid themselves!
Well, Mike and Marcus of course outdid themselves in this fast moving and inspiring story of grit and court in a time that will stretch anyone to their limits....can't wait to start book #2!!
Well, Mike and Marcus of course outdid themselves in this fast moving and inspiring story of grit and court in a time that will stretch anyone to their limits....can't wait to start book #2!!
April 14, 2021
Good Read
This book is non-stop action with characters that you will want to know more about. Interesting start to finish, with a not-too-pleasant surprise. I am off to get the next-in-series because I need to know what happens next.
This book is non-stop action with characters that you will want to know more about. Interesting start to finish, with a not-too-pleasant surprise. I am off to get the next-in-series because I need to know what happens next.
August 1, 2021
Great read
I’m going back and reading the first two books in the series to fill in some things missing since I started with book three. They are all very well written and could stand alone as a read if I wasn’t so curious to know what happens next.
I’m going back and reading the first two books in the series to fill in some things missing since I started with book three. They are all very well written and could stand alone as a read if I wasn’t so curious to know what happens next.
October 4, 2021
Good read
As per for this writer well written and described the event in fascinating detail but this theme is getting overworked. Hard not to be derivative but still worth the read.
As per for this writer well written and described the event in fascinating detail but this theme is getting overworked. Hard not to be derivative but still worth the read.
October 16, 2021
What a brilliant start to a new series... Mega tsunami warning and there starts this book from being good to being great... So realistic was the writing that it was continuous breathtaking moments. I highly recommend this book.
April 27, 2024
Gonna declare this series the perfect collaboration!
Great storyline, strong, interesting characters and plenty of suspense! Excited to start book two!
Thank you Marcus and Mike! You've got a winner!
Great storyline, strong, interesting characters and plenty of suspense! Excited to start book two!
Thank you Marcus and Mike! You've got a winner!
June 3, 2024
overall: broken tide book 1
Over Fall: Broken Tide Book 1: (A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Adventure Series. The book was absolutely wonderful to read. Easy to read, interesting enough to want to dream big and read more.
Over Fall: Broken Tide Book 1: (A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Adventure Series. The book was absolutely wonderful to read. Easy to read, interesting enough to want to dream big and read more.
August 31, 2020
Another Winner by Richardson and Kraus!
Absolutely love the start of this new series! Already, I am intrigued by the characters and looking forward to what happens next.
Absolutely love the start of this new series! Already, I am intrigued by the characters and looking forward to what happens next.
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