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2050: Collapse
Governments around the world cling to power, subjecting their citizens to more and more abuses.The people are no longer satisfied by patriotism or duped by propaganda.They demand freedom—by any means necessary.Derek struggles to survive the most brutal military prison in the United States. He is interrogated and tortured by the CIA. Will he reveal the location of 1776 and his family?Summer is left to care for her two small children and to repay the debt owed to 1776. She and her father participate in acts of domestic terror as enemies of the state and obligatory members of 1776. Will they repay their debt and rescue Derek from a maximum-security prison before it’s too late?After narrowly escaping arrest by the FBI, Jacob Roth leaves his wife and returns home to Switzerland, with his son and his AI girlfriend in tow. Jacob struggles to satisfy his overbearing father and boss. His only joy comes from his relationship with his AI girlfriend, but his parents are adamantly opposed to the unnatural relationship. Jacob’s demanding job and new love leave little time for his troubled son. The lack of supervision leads to devastating consequences. Will Jacob finally find happiness and meaning, or will he succumb to resentment?President Naomi Sutton and the Democratic Socialists control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency. She uses that power to pass sweeping legislation, making good on her campaign promises. But the new reforms have unintended consequences, giving new life to her enemies. Will she survive long enough to see her promise of the socialist utopia?The world is teetering on the brink, between freedom and totalitarianism. It’s now or never.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2021
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Phil M. Williams
41 books364 followersPhil M. Williams is the author of twenty-five books primarily in the thriller genre. His thrillers span many subgenres, such as: murder mysteries, political, domestic, dystopian, legal, psychological, and technothrillers. His stories often feature regular Joes and Janes in extraordinary situations that are ripped from today’s headlines.
Williams lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife, Denise. When not writing, he can be found tending their permaculture farm.
If you’d like to read two of his thriller novels for free. Go to http://PhilWBooks.com.
Williams lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife, Denise. When not writing, he can be found tending their permaculture farm.
If you’d like to read two of his thriller novels for free. Go to http://PhilWBooks.com.
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March 29, 2021
The author had quite a job finishing all the varied plotlines in this series. At times, the pace of this final book seems a bit frantic, but in the end he pulls it off well.
This series will stay with you. You may never blithely believe news reports or the word of the government again. The best books have you questioning the status quo. Very thought provoking! I highly recommend all this author’s work.
This series will stay with you. You may never blithely believe news reports or the word of the government again. The best books have you questioning the status quo. Very thought provoking! I highly recommend all this author’s work.
June 4, 2021
Set for release by July 4, 2021, I’ve had the pleasure to read a Beta manuscript supplied by the Author in return for suggested corrections and an honest review. It is available for preorder at this time.
2050 Collapse is the final book in the series.
And a fitting ending it is! The characters are fully fleshed out, and the plots and sub-plots wrapped up to tell the sprawling voluntaryist vision of a future society evolving to a form where personal freedom is paramount.
A great read, for the action and thought provoking social commentary, it is a true completion to the series.
2050 Collapse is the final book in the series.
And a fitting ending it is! The characters are fully fleshed out, and the plots and sub-plots wrapped up to tell the sprawling voluntaryist vision of a future society evolving to a form where personal freedom is paramount.
A great read, for the action and thought provoking social commentary, it is a true completion to the series.
January 21, 2022
Book 5 wrapped up the series in an interesting and satisfying way. The whole book was a wild and twisty thrill ride, but some of the scenes depicted in this book were very visceral and hard to listen to, through the audiobook. I found the book to be thought-provoking as the author shined a light on matters that are of concern in the real world. Tristan Wright's and Sarah Grace Wright's dual narrations were engaging and held my attention until the end. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily left this review.
May 17, 2021
Collapse is riveting!
If author, Phil M.Williams said he was re-writing the phone book and releasing it, I’d read it! I know without a doubt that there would be a fresh take, and something interesting guaranteed to make me excitedly research to find out more. Williams always stokes my thirst for knowledge, and I’m finding I’m more of a action junkie than I thought, too. I will be eagerly awaiting his next book!
If author, Phil M.Williams said he was re-writing the phone book and releasing it, I’d read it! I know without a doubt that there would be a fresh take, and something interesting guaranteed to make me excitedly research to find out more. Williams always stokes my thirst for knowledge, and I’m finding I’m more of a action junkie than I thought, too. I will be eagerly awaiting his next book!
July 9, 2021
2050 is an eye opener
William's captures a lot for his readers to think about. He masters this fictional series where readers can imagine between the lines of what is left unsaid to cause justification for the readers mind to compare futuristic predictions comparing with our present day political and social unrest. All the players are there within his fictional characters to give us pause for serious conern for our future in America. The series books 1-5 is an excellent read
William's captures a lot for his readers to think about. He masters this fictional series where readers can imagine between the lines of what is left unsaid to cause justification for the readers mind to compare futuristic predictions comparing with our present day political and social unrest. All the players are there within his fictional characters to give us pause for serious conern for our future in America. The series books 1-5 is an excellent read
May 16, 2021
What an amazing series!
I liked everything about these books and couldn't put them down. I literally lost sleep reading until my eyes watered and blurred because I had to find out what happened next! Mr. Williams is now officially my favorite author.
His observations of the world today transcribed into a fictional story with such feeling and detail is fantastic.
I liked everything about these books and couldn't put them down. I literally lost sleep reading until my eyes watered and blurred because I had to find out what happened next! Mr. Williams is now officially my favorite author.
His observations of the world today transcribed into a fictional story with such feeling and detail is fantastic.
December 8, 2021
2050 is a series of five books by Phil Williams. They are a fun and engrossing read for when you want to relax and just enjoy. They are set in a future time period focused around the year 2050. Mr. Williams knows his history and economics and lightly applies both to develop credible characters and a very believable plot. I definitely plan to read more of this interesting author.
February 16, 2022
great series
I thoroughly enjoyed every book in the 2050 series! Phil Williams is a phenomenal story teller. It was like I was with the characters through all their trials and tribulations. My heart broke for each hardship and I cheered each victory! I look forward to reading more books by this author!
I thoroughly enjoyed every book in the 2050 series! Phil Williams is a phenomenal story teller. It was like I was with the characters through all their trials and tribulations. My heart broke for each hardship and I cheered each victory! I look forward to reading more books by this author!
May 16, 2021
A great series comes to an exciting conclusion
I have enjoyed all five books of this series. I recommend the series and this book. It presents a cautionary tale of a very possible future.
I have enjoyed all five books of this series. I recommend the series and this book. It presents a cautionary tale of a very possible future.
May 18, 2021
2050 Series
2050 is one of the best series I've read. Hated to see it end, I just loved all the characters especially Summer and Derek. Keep writing these great books Phil I'm a big fan. I would recommend this book to everyone I know.
2050 is one of the best series I've read. Hated to see it end, I just loved all the characters especially Summer and Derek. Keep writing these great books Phil I'm a big fan. I would recommend this book to everyone I know.
May 20, 2021
Outstanding series of books
This is a great series of books and they are freightenly close to America today. I found the series very enjoyable as well as scary and I definitely recommend it.
This is a great series of books and they are freightenly close to America today. I found the series very enjoyable as well as scary and I definitely recommend it.
May 22, 2021
Does the United States Survive?
Book 5 continues the story of people trying survive the hard times created by politicians run amok. Fast-paced and an alternate reality possible when the masses don’t keep government in check. Loved it!
Book 5 continues the story of people trying survive the hard times created by politicians run amok. Fast-paced and an alternate reality possible when the masses don’t keep government in check. Loved it!
June 4, 2021
The End?
Make sure and read all the others that come first. This was one heck of a ride. Again the sign of the times and possibilities are endless that these events could indeed occur. This story hits very close to home.
Make sure and read all the others that come first. This was one heck of a ride. Again the sign of the times and possibilities are endless that these events could indeed occur. This story hits very close to home.
July 22, 2023
Review 2050:Collapse by Phil M Williams
Wow! What a finale for this series! Forewarned is for armed folks. 😊 Our past can predict our future. Everyone should think about reading these 5 books. Thanks Phil!!
Wow! What a finale for this series! Forewarned is for armed folks. 😊 Our past can predict our future. Everyone should think about reading these 5 books. Thanks Phil!!
May 19, 2021
Great continuation to the story
Am really enjoying the series, plenty of action and change within the story to keep me entertained. Would highly recommend this series.
Am really enjoying the series, plenty of action and change within the story to keep me entertained. Would highly recommend this series.
May 30, 2021
5 books in the series.
The characters were interesting and I would have liked reading five more books in the series . Enjoyed the author's view of the future.
The characters were interesting and I would have liked reading five more books in the series . Enjoyed the author's view of the future.
June 22, 2021
Great Ending
Well done. Smooth transition from book 1 to book 5. Excellent work . Highly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed.
Well done. Smooth transition from book 1 to book 5. Excellent work . Highly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed.
October 17, 2021
Great finale!
What a great wrap up to this book series! All the stories brought to a logical closure. You definitely need to read all the books to enjoy the nuances.
What a great wrap up to this book series! All the stories brought to a logical closure. You definitely need to read all the books to enjoy the nuances.
February 8, 2022
The shocking finale of the 2050 series. Will our beloved nation and characters survive. 2050: Collapse will tell you.
November 23, 2022
As prescient as Phil M Williams has appeared through the first four books of this series, after listening to Collapse I’m really hoping this one isn’t a portent of the future – near or distant. Along with all the action and intrigue I have come to expect from this series several things occur that provide some measure of comeuppance to some very deserving characters. Who and what – well you will need to read or listen to this book. I will say in all but one instance I never saw these things coming. Collapse does an excellent job tying up this series. Once again Tristan and Sarah Grace Wright’s excellent narration brings this final episode of the series to life. I received a review copy of the audiobook from the author and chose to provide this review.
October 11, 2023
This is as satisfying a conclusion as you could ask for such a complex series. The author gave himself a huge task when bringing all the various story threads to a conclusion where they felt satisfying to the reader but also connected in the greater sense. Things go badly for all the characters of the series, as the title might suggest, but for the reader is enthralling and engrossing reading. I will say no more for fear of spoilers ruining the ending for those yet to get there but just know this was just what the series needed.
May 25, 2025
What A Series!
Like reading non-fiction. A wake up call in the making. Lots to think about. Once you start you have to keep reading...for hours on end.
Like reading non-fiction. A wake up call in the making. Lots to think about. Once you start you have to keep reading...for hours on end.
January 27, 2026
So many typos in this one! I was surprised at that given the quality of previous books by this great author.
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