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Aftershocks #4
Shattered
As a mysterious visitor’s true origins are revealed, Max and Mia face dangers from an unexpected source while Rico takes a detour in his journey to get back home in Aftershocks Book 4.
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.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2021
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August 3, 2021
Shatterd: The Aftershocks Series Book 4
Another great book. I’m loving this series. Can’t wait to see what they are up to in the next book.
Another great book. I’m loving this series. Can’t wait to see what they are up to in the next book.
May 29, 2021
What do people do once a mega earthquake hits. Scary for sure. I was gripped from the beginning, wondering what was going to happen, how will they survive. Ready for the next.
June 7, 2021
Another great book!
Justin Bell and Mike Kraus are a great team. I have read a number of their books and am always amazed by the story, the circumstances they create, and the ingenuity with which they write. I can't imagine a scarier scenario than this. After having been through a number of large quakes in California I can readily see how quickly things can deteriorate. Once the first domino falls the others are quick to follow. Lots of situations and resourcefulness in this book. Can't wait for the next one!
Justin Bell and Mike Kraus are a great team. I have read a number of their books and am always amazed by the story, the circumstances they create, and the ingenuity with which they write. I can't imagine a scarier scenario than this. After having been through a number of large quakes in California I can readily see how quickly things can deteriorate. Once the first domino falls the others are quick to follow. Lots of situations and resourcefulness in this book. Can't wait for the next one!
January 13, 2022
Aftershock: Unimaginable
This book as the three before it is an amazing read. The struggles the life keeps handing out. Earth quakes, cartels, so called friends and so many heart ache from loss of friends and family these are just a few of the situations that pauge the characters have two suffer through. Every minute of every day is riddled with the fear of never seeing your family again.
This book as the three before it is an amazing read. The struggles the life keeps handing out. Earth quakes, cartels, so called friends and so many heart ache from loss of friends and family these are just a few of the situations that pauge the characters have two suffer through. Every minute of every day is riddled with the fear of never seeing your family again.
May 30, 2021
Interesting
As the story moves forward, Rico and Tara continue to make progress traveling from L.A. to San Diego where Tara’s father lives. The crazy DEA agent, Burnett has lost track of them. Mia is busy at home trying to hold things together.
There is a lots a tension, a little action and heart warming drama.
As the story moves forward, Rico and Tara continue to make progress traveling from L.A. to San Diego where Tara’s father lives. The crazy DEA agent, Burnett has lost track of them. Mia is busy at home trying to hold things together.
There is a lots a tension, a little action and heart warming drama.
June 14, 2021
The further story of individuals who have experienced a large earthquake in LA. The character development is good. Good storyline. Experience the trials and tribulations of people caught up in the aftermath of the largest earthquake LA has ever had. Lawlessness, rioting, brining in the military to shut down the border are all played out in this book
June 16, 2021
What a riveting and compelling series. With the many different sides of the same tale, it keeps you on the edge of your seat, never knowing what twist or turn is going to come next. I can't wait for the next installation to become available. As always Justin knows how to tease the most out of each character, they become so endearing to you, you feel every joyous and sorrowful moment they live.
June 6, 2021
It a new ebook but still good
Yes this a grand adventure, but I had this feeling of dejavue all the way through.
In many cases it was way more than that. Specific scenes remembered!
Am I going crazy? I don't think so.
:(
Yes this a grand adventure, but I had this feeling of dejavue all the way through.
In many cases it was way more than that. Specific scenes remembered!
Am I going crazy? I don't think so.
:(
June 12, 2021
Book 4 keeps you involved from the beginning.
Surviving and trying to get home through the devastation and to stay away from the danger of earthquakes, other disasters as well as dangerous individuals who prey on others. Who wins in the end. Book 5 continues the story.
Surviving and trying to get home through the devastation and to stay away from the danger of earthquakes, other disasters as well as dangerous individuals who prey on others. Who wins in the end. Book 5 continues the story.
June 19, 2021
There was not a lot of action until the final 15% of the book but then it was major. It was a bit draggy with Mia constantly in conflict over her attitude about Gillian. The last part of the book sets up well for the next in the series.
July 8, 2021
Looking forward to book #5
This series is has inspired me to become more proactive in being ready in case something does occur. It helps me realize I can be ready for the unexpected.
This series is has inspired me to become more proactive in being ready in case something does occur. It helps me realize I can be ready for the unexpected.
October 13, 2021
great read
Well another one down and it’s hard to believe that I am going through this series so rapidly. The words and thoughts that flow off the pages are so well written. The characters are so alive I find it hard to stop reading.
Well another one down and it’s hard to believe that I am going through this series so rapidly. The words and thoughts that flow off the pages are so well written. The characters are so alive I find it hard to stop reading.
October 28, 2021
A great series!
I wait until the complete series is available from my favorite authors to read without interruption. I left a review after book 1. This is an amazing series once again by these 2 authors! Off to read the final 2 now.
I wait until the complete series is available from my favorite authors to read without interruption. I left a review after book 1. This is an amazing series once again by these 2 authors! Off to read the final 2 now.
January 28, 2022
Quake
I am really enjoying this series. Glad I invested the time to read it.I like that it is fast paced and has plenty o excitement. I have read other books by these authors and not been disappointed.
I am really enjoying this series. Glad I invested the time to read it.I like that it is fast paced and has plenty o excitement. I have read other books by these authors and not been disappointed.
September 24, 2025
The War IS realism of the future
I love the people in this book series!! I genuinely care about what happens to Rico, Mia & Max, Candy, & "the secret assassin! I want Rodrigo to find his family safe and sound!! On to the next book!!
I love the people in this book series!! I genuinely care about what happens to Rico, Mia & Max, Candy, & "the secret assassin! I want Rodrigo to find his family safe and sound!! On to the next book!!
June 6, 2021
Good apocalyptic survival tale with a Captain Ahab story line. I look forward to the next book but believe the author should be finishing up the saga. Keep up the good work.
June 13, 2021
Love the story had got right into it but theres no next book.like to know what happens to Mia and family and friends does Rico make it home or not?
July 4, 2021
Aftershocks
Great reading, different to what I am used too. Very well written. Need to get on to the next one ASAP thank you
Great reading, different to what I am used too. Very well written. Need to get on to the next one ASAP thank you
January 15, 2022
The world continues
A vital fill in to take the reader to book it. excited to see the joining of families. An all night reader.
A vital fill in to take the reader to book it. excited to see the joining of families. An all night reader.
November 4, 2025
Powerful
One massively great story. Nothing is permanent het. But some are better off now than they were. Thank goodness for the next book.
One massively great story. Nothing is permanent het. But some are better off now than they were. Thank goodness for the next book.
October 22, 2021
Another great read. I get into the book do much I think I’m on their journeys with them. I’m going to start on number 5 Ruined.
June 16, 2021
Shattered - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Justin Bell and Mike Kraus' tremendous near-future 'what if...?' series, Aftershocks Book 4, continues the riveting survivalist drama in Shattered.
Reclusive survivalist Abe Wheeler and others are in a local bank when a mega-quake strikes, killing many and trapping others.
His LAPD officer daughter, Tara, is with Rico, who's heading back to save his family in Mexico, via Abe's woodland cabin, for new supplies. Abe's happy to see his daughter and accepts Rico's helped her, as well as himself. What does he tell them about the shocking events in San Diego?
What happens when raiders attack Abe's cabin?
Can anyone escape Ralph's treachery?
Who's Gillian and how does she deflect attention away from Mia and Max?
Have Rodrigo and his friends escaped?
You may have more questions than answers, until you get to the end of Shattered, Justin Bell and Mike Kraus' riveting, adrenaline-pumping, post-apocalyptic 4th novel in their earth-shattering series, Aftershocks...get it before it's too late!
Justin Bell and Mike Kraus' tremendous near-future 'what if...?' series, Aftershocks Book 4, continues the riveting survivalist drama in Shattered.
Reclusive survivalist Abe Wheeler and others are in a local bank when a mega-quake strikes, killing many and trapping others.
His LAPD officer daughter, Tara, is with Rico, who's heading back to save his family in Mexico, via Abe's woodland cabin, for new supplies. Abe's happy to see his daughter and accepts Rico's helped her, as well as himself. What does he tell them about the shocking events in San Diego?
What happens when raiders attack Abe's cabin?
Can anyone escape Ralph's treachery?
Who's Gillian and how does she deflect attention away from Mia and Max?
Have Rodrigo and his friends escaped?
You may have more questions than answers, until you get to the end of Shattered, Justin Bell and Mike Kraus' riveting, adrenaline-pumping, post-apocalyptic 4th novel in their earth-shattering series, Aftershocks...get it before it's too late!
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