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Aftershocks #2
Shaken
Los Angeles lies in ruins as Rico braves the treacherous terrain of a state gripped by madness. Meanwhile, his wife and child try to keep the homestead running in the horrific aftermath of the attempted assassination in Aftershocks Book 2.
A desperate deal. A catastrophic disaster. A father who will stop at nothing to return home.
Far from home, a father makes a secret deal with the devil to secure his family’s future.
Alone on their rural homestead, his wife and child continue to eke out a quiet living, quietly counting the days until he returns.
When the mother of all earthquakes rips North and South America apart, the family’s survival skills will be tested more than they ever realize as they fight to survive - and reunite - in the face of overwhelming odds.
A desperate deal. A catastrophic disaster. A father who will stop at nothing to return home.
Far from home, a father makes a secret deal with the devil to secure his family’s future.
Alone on their rural homestead, his wife and child continue to eke out a quiet living, quietly counting the days until he returns.
When the mother of all earthquakes rips North and South America apart, the family’s survival skills will be tested more than they ever realize as they fight to survive - and reunite - in the face of overwhelming odds.
- GenresScience Fiction
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2021
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July 19, 2021
Shaken
I’m enjoying this series. The story line is great. I can’t wait to see what they are up to in the next book and if there are anymore earthquakes.
I’m enjoying this series. The story line is great. I can’t wait to see what they are up to in the next book and if there are anymore earthquakes.
March 1, 2021
Wow. An absolutely suspenseful story. Agent Barrett is on a dangerous mission, will his family be safe. I couldn’t stop reading until I got to the end. Ready for more.
April 23, 2021
Another great edge of your seat thriller!
I've been through a few big quakes and I can tell you there is nothing quite as scary. Your blood pressure jumps and your heart is pounding. You don't know if it will continue to grow or taper back off. The depictions in this book are pretty good. Society seems to break down immediately. These different stories tell a very good take of the choices people make. Can't wait for the next one!!
I've been through a few big quakes and I can tell you there is nothing quite as scary. Your blood pressure jumps and your heart is pounding. You don't know if it will continue to grow or taper back off. The depictions in this book are pretty good. Society seems to break down immediately. These different stories tell a very good take of the choices people make. Can't wait for the next one!!
March 22, 2021
This book was a bit slower than its predecessor as most of the groups of characters are maneuvering to get somewhere. The storyline of Barnett and Rico is taking on the spirit of Javert vs Jean Valjean. Not sure why Barnett's fellow officers are going alone with his obsessive focus on Rico when there are clearly other things going on with the earthquakes.
May 23, 2021
The Big One is Spot On
I grew up in LA and the fear of earthquakes was just part of life. The first episode is spot on with both the physical effects of huge earthquakes as well as the emotional scars it leaves. The variety of characters is excellent and the ongoing struggles transport me to this devistated place and time. Well done. Now on to the next episode.
I grew up in LA and the fear of earthquakes was just part of life. The first episode is spot on with both the physical effects of huge earthquakes as well as the emotional scars it leaves. The variety of characters is excellent and the ongoing struggles transport me to this devistated place and time. Well done. Now on to the next episode.
March 3, 2021
Aftershocks 2
Rico, Escaping from earthquakes in LA, DEA on his tail. Rodrego escaping Tsunamies in Texas. Both heading for Mexico. And Mia trying to maintain hers and Max’s privacy at home,
Rico, Escaping from earthquakes in LA, DEA on his tail. Rodrego escaping Tsunamies in Texas. Both heading for Mexico. And Mia trying to maintain hers and Max’s privacy at home,
May 6, 2021
Home defend and heading for
Thousands our characters facing many problems and their handing of them keeps us reading and unable to put these book down. Looking forward to book three.
Thousands our characters facing many problems and their handing of them keeps us reading and unable to put these book down. Looking forward to book three.
April 5, 2021
Good story and I'm waiting on book 3 to come out.
April 18, 2021
Entertaining
The story is coming together, slow but beginning to reveal a most intriguing storyline with characters who have interesting backgrounds.
The story is coming together, slow but beginning to reveal a most intriguing storyline with characters who have interesting backgrounds.
May 13, 2021
Can’t wait to read the next one!
I’m liking the storyline. The characters are likeable and the story is interesting. Can’t wait to see what happens next
I’m liking the storyline. The characters are likeable and the story is interesting. Can’t wait to see what happens next
May 15, 2021
After Shocks #2
This series takes you in and you feel like you are experiencing the earthquakes and all the effects of it. Right along with the characters.
This series takes you in and you feel like you are experiencing the earthquakes and all the effects of it. Right along with the characters.
July 21, 2021
I like the series, but it drags to much. Same thing keeps happening.
October 9, 2021
Good book. The story revolves around the characters who are now set on their journey to wherever they are going. There are a few hold your breath circumstances but it's mainly a bit calmer.
October 9, 2021
great read
I really enjoyed this book. It draws you in and makes you keep reading. The characters are interesting and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I really enjoyed this book. It draws you in and makes you keep reading. The characters are interesting and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
December 22, 2021
Rico
I thoroughly enjoyed the series this far. I can't wait to begin book 3. This author never fails to keep me entertained.
I thoroughly enjoyed the series this far. I can't wait to begin book 3. This author never fails to keep me entertained.
January 13, 2023
Good read so far
Book two read easier than book one. I am going to get book three and see how it flows, he seems to be hitting a more readable stride
Book two read easier than book one. I am going to get book three and see how it flows, he seems to be hitting a more readable stride
September 6, 2025
Amazing Story Line
With Apocalyptic happenings with life ending earthquakes, Justin manages to weave an incredible real life storyline thru out the books!
With Apocalyptic happenings with life ending earthquakes, Justin manages to weave an incredible real life storyline thru out the books!
November 1, 2025
Action and Reaction
Lots of plots and lots of questions. I must read on to find what is happening to the main characters.
Lots of plots and lots of questions. I must read on to find what is happening to the main characters.
March 23, 2021
Shaken - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Rico Taverna, ex-cartel 'fixer' heads for a rendezvous in L.A, with DEA Agent Barnett.
His wife Mia and son Max stay behind, in the family's remote cabin in Northern Mexico.
What danger does Mia encounter? Who is Candy?
Will events affect Rico's decision about continuing?
Devastating earthquakes have occurred along the Gulf of Mexico, spreading upwards along the West Coast of the States, when a further chain of aftershocks threatens to overwhelm low-lying areas, coastal towns and cities.
Who accompanies the fleeing Rico?
What changes their relationship?
Who's the unconscious woman on the mountainside? How is she rescued?
Can Rico and Tara escape their pursuers?
Get your copy of Shaken, by the dream team of Justin Bell and Mike Kraus (Book 2 in their great Aftershocks series), to find out what happens to Rico, Tara, Mia, Max and Candy, plus the back stories of new characters Gillian, Ricardo, Maurice and Jayne.
Why have these survivors ended up in their current circumstances, whether escaped prisoners or suspects, mothers, neighbours or refugees, protagonists trying to do the right things - or antagonists determined to have the upper hand - at any cost!
Rico Taverna, ex-cartel 'fixer' heads for a rendezvous in L.A, with DEA Agent Barnett.
His wife Mia and son Max stay behind, in the family's remote cabin in Northern Mexico.
What danger does Mia encounter? Who is Candy?
Will events affect Rico's decision about continuing?
Devastating earthquakes have occurred along the Gulf of Mexico, spreading upwards along the West Coast of the States, when a further chain of aftershocks threatens to overwhelm low-lying areas, coastal towns and cities.
Who accompanies the fleeing Rico?
What changes their relationship?
Who's the unconscious woman on the mountainside? How is she rescued?
Can Rico and Tara escape their pursuers?
Get your copy of Shaken, by the dream team of Justin Bell and Mike Kraus (Book 2 in their great Aftershocks series), to find out what happens to Rico, Tara, Mia, Max and Candy, plus the back stories of new characters Gillian, Ricardo, Maurice and Jayne.
Why have these survivors ended up in their current circumstances, whether escaped prisoners or suspects, mothers, neighbours or refugees, protagonists trying to do the right things - or antagonists determined to have the upper hand - at any cost!
April 28, 2021
The second book of the "Aftershocks" series. Full of adventure and intrigue as you follow the people after a series of bad earthquakes and the resulting tsunami's and aftershocks.
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