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The Breaking Point
A soldier at the end of his rope. An FBI agent caught in a web of lies. To survive the apocalypse they must fight the most desperate battle of their lives - or die trying.
Tired of the same old apocalyptic tale? Welcome to your new addiction.
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A former soldier trying to escape his past is adrift in small town USA.
An FBI agent goes against her superiors’ orders, investigating strange kidnappings in the heart of middle America.
When the unimaginable happens and the world is plunged into darkness, the survivors will be forced to face their greatest fears as they’re dragged to their breaking points - and beyond.
Tired of the same old apocalyptic tale? Welcome to your new addiction.
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A former soldier trying to escape his past is adrift in small town USA.
An FBI agent goes against her superiors’ orders, investigating strange kidnappings in the heart of middle America.
When the unimaginable happens and the world is plunged into darkness, the survivors will be forced to face their greatest fears as they’re dragged to their breaking points - and beyond.
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2021
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October 9, 2021
The Breaking Point
This is the first book in this series. I really enjoy the storyline and the characters. I can’t wait to see what they are up to in the next book.
This is the first book in this series. I really enjoy the storyline and the characters. I can’t wait to see what they are up to in the next book.
March 19, 2021
This was definitely a different kind of apocalypse book. The action alone keeps you gripped until the end. How will this all turn out. I am ready for the next book to see how things work out.
March 15, 2021
Breaking Point - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Lucas Croydon and Kari Davenport are each (separately), caught up in apocalyptic survival events, after an EMP event devastates America.Trying to get to the same destination - the Alleghany National Forest - for different reasons, leaves both in danger.
Ex-Army Lucas teams up with 'OJ' a car-dealership owner, (struggling financially, even before the EMP), both wanting to get reunited with family.
FBI Agent Kari 'hitches' a lift in a helo, that crashes in the Forest and leaves her the sole survivor.
Can she find her way to Lucas? Will he betray her?
Journalist Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bateman, regrets tricking her way into survivalist group leader Chase Croydon's Camp Winter compound in the Forest, after he imprisons her and cameraman Ethan.
What deadly secrets is Chase hiding?
As death stalks the Forest and urban streets alike, how does the EMP affect everyday life for all?
Justin Bell and Mike Kraus' post apocalyptic survival thriller series, Breaking Point, will open your eyes to a shocking, yet riveting,near-future 'what if...?' possibility in the series opener of the same name, that you must read from cover to cover as soon as possible...get your copy today!
Lucas Croydon and Kari Davenport are each (separately), caught up in apocalyptic survival events, after an EMP event devastates America.Trying to get to the same destination - the Alleghany National Forest - for different reasons, leaves both in danger.
Ex-Army Lucas teams up with 'OJ' a car-dealership owner, (struggling financially, even before the EMP), both wanting to get reunited with family.
FBI Agent Kari 'hitches' a lift in a helo, that crashes in the Forest and leaves her the sole survivor.
Can she find her way to Lucas? Will he betray her?
Journalist Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bateman, regrets tricking her way into survivalist group leader Chase Croydon's Camp Winter compound in the Forest, after he imprisons her and cameraman Ethan.
What deadly secrets is Chase hiding?
As death stalks the Forest and urban streets alike, how does the EMP affect everyday life for all?
Justin Bell and Mike Kraus' post apocalyptic survival thriller series, Breaking Point, will open your eyes to a shocking, yet riveting,near-future 'what if...?' possibility in the series opener of the same name, that you must read from cover to cover as soon as possible...get your copy today!
April 2, 2021
There are some not uncommon elements in the story. A brooding, loner ex-military estranged from his family, brother who is really a vile psychopathic survivalist. The troubled FBI agent is a bit different and I must say she can really handle herself when it counts. Overall, the writing is good, though there was a typo "liableLi". I was also puzzled by the spelling Alleghany in Pennsylvania—the counties in Virginia and Maryland are spelled "Alleghany" but according the internet and my hardcopy Rand-McNally, the National Forest and river in PA is "Allegheny". I would assume the other spelling is probably also correct? I always have to have a character to cheer and in this book it is Lucas. I am also curious that there is allusion that the EMP origin may be related to Chase and his group feeling good that they had prepared so well. On to book 2.
June 17, 2021
What a scary premise!
It's hard to imagine the affects of an EMP on our country. We are so plugged in that pulling the plug is quite a scary thought. I'm not a fan of the lead character Kari. I doubt she could have passed the psychological quals for the FB I. She is a very loose cannon. The other characters are quite interesting and it will be fun to see how the story continues.
It's hard to imagine the affects of an EMP on our country. We are so plugged in that pulling the plug is quite a scary thought. I'm not a fan of the lead character Kari. I doubt she could have passed the psychological quals for the FB I. She is a very loose cannon. The other characters are quite interesting and it will be fun to see how the story continues.
June 20, 2021
Very entertaining
The writer has weaved a most interesting storyline with intriguing characters. Kari is an FBI agent currently on administrative leave due to her investigation of a dozen missing young women. She is wallowing in self pity because her difficult years growing up and she has become dependent on heroine. Lucas is retired military and brother to Chase, the man Kari suspects is behind the disappearance of the women.
The writer has weaved a most interesting storyline with intriguing characters. Kari is an FBI agent currently on administrative leave due to her investigation of a dozen missing young women. She is wallowing in self pity because her difficult years growing up and she has become dependent on heroine. Lucas is retired military and brother to Chase, the man Kari suspects is behind the disappearance of the women.
July 28, 2021
Good Story New, Different , Plot
I like the new take on an EMP story. Strong characters, some may be broken and/or with secrets. Strong female characters. Chapters floating back and fourth through time, takes some getting use to. Personally, not a fan of this style. Action moves along fairly well. The camp is a new element. The brothers are both interesting, even if they are polar opposites. The plot is interesting and captures your interest from the first chapter.
I like the new take on an EMP story. Strong characters, some may be broken and/or with secrets. Strong female characters. Chapters floating back and fourth through time, takes some getting use to. Personally, not a fan of this style. Action moves along fairly well. The camp is a new element. The brothers are both interesting, even if they are polar opposites. The plot is interesting and captures your interest from the first chapter.
January 22, 2024
I was looking for a similar read to another series by this author and found this one. While the apocalyptic events begin at the beginning of the book, this one is much more about the FBI agent’s back story. It also focuses on one other main character and his current story, but it’s literally only two or three days into the EMP event. It is just moving much slower than I expected and wanted with each page turn.
April 18, 2021
The Breaking Point.
Alone, on disciplined you leave from the FBI. Kari, heads to a wilderness to follow her gut on a case she won’t let go.
Ina helicopter everything fails and the helicopter crashes to earth.
4dead including the Pilot. Kari doesn’t know why. But continues with her ideation. Not knowing that an EMP has struck and all power has gone.
Alone, on disciplined you leave from the FBI. Kari, heads to a wilderness to follow her gut on a case she won’t let go.
Ina helicopter everything fails and the helicopter crashes to earth.
4dead including the Pilot. Kari doesn’t know why. But continues with her ideation. Not knowing that an EMP has struck and all power has gone.
July 25, 2021
Excellent 1st book in the start of this series by Justin Bell and Mike Kraus
An EMP hits and within a couple of days the country is going on a downward spiral. Not knowing how far reaching the power outage is makes for a dangerous time. A helicopter goes down and everyone is dead except for a FBI agent on the trail of a survivalist camp in Pennsylvania.
An EMP hits and within a couple of days the country is going on a downward spiral. Not knowing how far reaching the power outage is makes for a dangerous time. A helicopter goes down and everyone is dead except for a FBI agent on the trail of a survivalist camp in Pennsylvania.
May 6, 2021
Another great book to read by Justin Bell. I enjoyed the story as it was different in many ways. A cop that takes drugs and is put in the middle of Mt. Ranges. Not telling which ones or where. Keep giving us great plots in the rest of the story in the series.
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May 29, 2021The Point You Will Break
There are so many direction going all at once. And no it is not confusing, each group has their own issues. This is a very good book and it is only the first book in "The Breaking Point" series. ENJOY THE JOURNEY.
There are so many direction going all at once. And no it is not confusing, each group has their own issues. This is a very good book and it is only the first book in "The Breaking Point" series. ENJOY THE JOURNEY.
August 13, 2021
Not a "new" book. Good story
Lots of action. Interesting story of degenerated Survivalist Camp in the eastern USA.
The beginnings of a broken female FBI agent's desperate effort to findthe camp and whoever is behind itt and bring it down.
Lots of action. Interesting story of degenerated Survivalist Camp in the eastern USA.
The beginnings of a broken female FBI agent's desperate effort to findthe camp and whoever is behind itt and bring it down.
September 1, 2021
Same ol, same ol…
Every book this guy writes follows the same formula. World goes to hell, good guy with problems takes down psychopathic killers. Blah, blah, blah. The entire story could be condensed in to one book and it would still be boring.
Every book this guy writes follows the same formula. World goes to hell, good guy with problems takes down psychopathic killers. Blah, blah, blah. The entire story could be condensed in to one book and it would still be boring.
March 20, 2021
Great start to a new type of Apocalyptic Series
I really enjoyed this book. The author has built the characters like real people complete with all their faults and struggles.
I really enjoyed this book. The author has built the characters like real people complete with all their faults and struggles.
March 27, 2021
Flawed hero
It has been a real interesting read. There are a couple different storyline so I can't wait till the next installment to this series. Want to see how she becomes a hero.
It has been a real interesting read. There are a couple different storyline so I can't wait till the next installment to this series. Want to see how she becomes a hero.
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March 31, 2021A new series
This is the first in a new series that is off to a great start. The characters have various defects that adds to the way they deal with the happening in the story.
This is the first in a new series that is off to a great start. The characters have various defects that adds to the way they deal with the happening in the story.
May 16, 2021
Can't wait to turn the page
This book is hard to put down. I'm already so involved with the characters. Lucas feels like a friend. Can't wait to read the next book.
This book is hard to put down. I'm already so involved with the characters. Lucas feels like a friend. Can't wait to read the next book.
June 13, 2021
Great reading
Slow character development but story picks up speed halfway and then you begin to care. The speed of this book takes off like a rocket.
Slow character development but story picks up speed halfway and then you begin to care. The speed of this book takes off like a rocket.
June 29, 2021
A good read
This is my first adventure with these 2 authors. It took me awhile to see their vision but when I did, wow. Great plotline and character development.
This is my first adventure with these 2 authors. It took me awhile to see their vision but when I did, wow. Great plotline and character development.
July 25, 2021
Great reading
I enjoyed the book. Survival of the fittest is what the world will come to be? Let’s keep reading, on to the next one
I enjoyed the book. Survival of the fittest is what the world will come to be? Let’s keep reading, on to the next one
October 21, 2021
interesting characters
There are some interesting characters in this series. The female characters are some kick butt people. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
There are some interesting characters in this series. The female characters are some kick butt people. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
October 27, 2021
The Deep Woods hold a deep, dark tale
The lives of an FBI agent, a hopeful female journalist and the two estranged brothers raised by a survivalist, cult-like father intertwine.
The lives of an FBI agent, a hopeful female journalist and the two estranged brothers raised by a survivalist, cult-like father intertwine.
October 31, 2021
great read
I love this series so far and can’t wait to go to the next book. Great storyline and interesting characters.
I love this series so far and can’t wait to go to the next book. Great storyline and interesting characters.
April 18, 2022
Breaking Point
Kept me in the edge of my seat. Enjoyed how the different plots were tied together. Can’t wait for the next one.
Kept me in the edge of my seat. Enjoyed how the different plots were tied together. Can’t wait for the next one.
May 19, 2022
Great read
Very intriguing and thought provoking. Looking forward to the next in the series. Justin Bell and Mike Kraus make for good reading.
Very intriguing and thought provoking. Looking forward to the next in the series. Justin Bell and Mike Kraus make for good reading.
November 15, 2025
Tough Read
Bell and Kraus make superior authors. The stories they concoct resonate of today's news and a possible horrifying future, or tomorrow.
Bell and Kraus make superior authors. The stories they concoct resonate of today's news and a possible horrifying future, or tomorrow.
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