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With Amber back safe…

…they have to get out of Philly.

Can they outrun the gang?

Russell and his friends have been through the ringer, but they survived. Now, there’s only two questions left. Is Sarah safe and where can they find her?

He misses his wife.

Every moment apart is torture.

Sarah has been better. She doesn’t trust Spencer, even though he helped her escape Valintino. The wound has slowed her down, but she’s determined to get away.

What’s her next move?

Is she strong enough to make it alone?

You’ll love this fifth book in the series, because Russell and Sarah are almost back together. Will they be able to find each other through the chaos?

Fight Back is a gripping grid down apocalyptic thriller featuring flawed, complex characters and riveting action. A disaster/survival series perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, Jack Hunt, Boyd Craven, and Kyla Stone.

Find out now.

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 17, 2020

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About the author

Derek Shupert

262 books194 followers
Derek Shupert is an avid super hero fan (Marvel over DC Universe) and lover of Science Fiction. Derek likes to spend his free time putting down on paper the stories that he has contained in his imagination. By day, he is an Inventory and Distribution Services Center Manager but by night, he writes. To date, he has published four books; two Sci-Fi, a children’s book and a technology consumer guide. He is currently working on two more books which should be available early 2016.

Derek lives in Sherman, Texas with his wife, children and various pets.

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14 reviews
January 23, 2021
This has been one of the best series of books that I have had the pleasure of reading for a long time. The characters are well developed with a very good and believable story line especially the rioting and stealing oh yeah let's not forget the burning and shooting being done by the lowlife.

Read above,read above, read above, I can not add any thing more then I have stated, do you get my drift.
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July 17, 2021
The story was great! Five books in the series and this is the last book! Does need some editing, ie: laid was used when it should have been lay, passed when it should have been past and you're when it should have been your. However, I did like the series! But, I would like to know WHAT HAPPENED TO CLYDE?
8 reviews
April 13, 2021
A fun read

I read a lot and I love long series or long novels. I normally like things that have a realistic bent to them. Sometimes you get a story that seems a little far fetched or has characters that continue to make bad decisions that drive me crazy. I am happy to say that this group of characters went from one incredible situation to another, yet I continued to want to read these books. An excellent storyline. I did get a little exasperated about the different characters continually referring to their pistols as a “piece”. Having one character with that affectation would be okay, but not every character.

Overall, a fun group of books to read. I am now going to go check out some of the other books written by this author. I find that I like his overall style of writing. Kept me reading...
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410 reviews10 followers
December 18, 2020
A very exciting and thrilling story. Kept my interest up the whole way through. Was easy to become attached to Russell and his friends and praying nothing would happen to them as they search for Sarah. Great build up to the end of the story. The five books flowed really nicely and I loved them. Well worth the read!
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3,397 reviews23 followers
April 8, 2021
Take the long way home...

I finished the series. Enjoyed all five books. Kept me entertained. A great story of ordinary people who stepped up during a natural disaster that forced them to do things to keep themselves alive by doing anything to accomplish that goal. (Runner sentence).
Definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a great read. Enjoy.
58 reviews
November 1, 2021
Was very happy reading a book by a new author Derek Snupert

I thought it WAS just another zombie/end of the world story. It was a lot more. We saw a group of mobster . the victim who was written so well through out the story and the "love sick" man Spencer, who again was extremely interesting character.

On to the next book!
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Author 12 books160 followers
January 11, 2021
My Musings

I'm so glad Sarah and Russell finally found each other. While the writing is choppy at times, the characters and the story is exciting with non stop action. This series has been a rollercoaster ride. Happy ☺reading 📚!
82 reviews
March 18, 2021
Good book

Very good book. Kept you on the edge waiting to see what happened next. A little wordy at times but enjoyed it. If you like apocalyptic books, I suggest reading this series.
13 reviews
July 16, 2021
Totally Unbelievable

The series started off ok but then it went to the totally unbelievable. 1 person vs 3 mob families?? Too many loose ends. Much of the redundancy could have been spent making all the characters and the situations more believable.
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680 reviews6 followers
January 7, 2022
loved

I loved this book and series by Derek Shupert. I also loved all the characters. I would recommend this book and all of this Derek’s books. I listened to this book on audiobook.
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7 reviews
October 6, 2023
Loved this series! Kept you drawn in and wondering what would happen next! Loved the characters and how good ppl who were strangers pulled together during tough times! My husband and I both binged this series!
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156 reviews
August 7, 2025
An expected ending. This series of books was action packed. It needed some editing. I felt there were loose ends left. What happened to poor Clyde with his punctured foot? Thomas's dog is mentioned in the end but not Thomas himself. Great effort overall.
4 reviews
December 21, 2020
I liked the books. Kept a good pace.
What happened to Clyde and Rick?
25 reviews
January 6, 2021
Wonderful series

Fast moving! Great characters and winding plot. Love seeing how everything comes together. Keep up the great work. Want more like this.
56 reviews1 follower
March 13, 2021
Just ok

The story was pretty good, but I could skip pages and still stay with the story. Too much information, on and on.
13 reviews
May 3, 2021
Survive the fall.

Very good series. I have been reading a lot of this type of book and this one is right up there.
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Author 3 books16 followers
May 31, 2021
Finally Russell and their group are able to make it back and begin their search for Sarah. Outside forces continue to stand in the way. The series winds up with a bang in this exciting conclusion.
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85 reviews
June 22, 2021
Great Series !

Well written, fast paced, and excitement on every page ! Highly recommended. I'll definitely be reading more of his books !
9 reviews
January 18, 2022
Climactic

I loved this book and series. I enjoy his style of writing and his way of making you feel your standing there watching it all unfold. Excellent writer!
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Author 2 books5 followers
February 20, 2024
Great ending! Phew! I was worried about what you were going to do as I neared the end of this book. I kept thinking there were a couple ways it could go! I was happy with the path you chose!
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October 4, 2025
Fight Back is a strong finish to Survive the Fall — intense, emotional, and packed with enough action to satisfy longtime fans. Not perfect, but a very worthy conclusion. 4 stars.
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