Grid Down

Age Of Collapse #1

by Derek Shupert

When the lights when out…

…chaos took over.

Was this his chance?

Nobody was sure who took down the power grid in Texas, but from the moment it happened, Alex knew it was his chance to escape. Four months into a four-year sentence for armed robbery, Alex had barely survived Huntsville Prison. Worried about Wendy and desperate to make things right with Vargas, the mobster his old partner, Trey, stole from, he needed to breakout.

During the madness that followed…

…Alex made his move.

He wasn’t prepared for the outside.

Motivated to find Trey, get Vargas his money, and protect his daughter, he set out through the new world that was like something out of an apocalyptic movie.

All that stood in his way were roving gangs, looters, angry mobsters, and about 60-miles of insanity between him and Trey.

Could he fight his way through?

You’ll love this near future post-apocalyptic thrill ride, because we are all much closer to a lawless society than we know.

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 17, 2021

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Rebecka Jäger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full or close combat and plot twists!

This is a great post-apocalyptic adventure. Both main characters offer a unique POV to the chaos of Texas after an EMP makes the world go dark.

This book centers on the action, not offering political or other causes for the apocalypse.

I read Grid Down in a single day because the events took a hold of me and wouldn't let go. Shupert's writing is impeccable. I loved this book.

[Jen Sa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This first book, in the 3 book saga series, is about the power grid in Texas going down. You’ll love this post-apocalyptic thrill ride, because it’s credible! - we are much closer to a lawless society than we would like. We experienced the power grid going down in Texas this last winter, in the real world, and we had aggressive people in the supermarkets plus criminals let out of prison due to Covid, re-offending. Grid Down (Age of Collapse Book 1) is free on kindle Unlimited reading, but I don’t have "unlimited", so I happily paid $3.99, since I love all Derek’s books! They're bargains. The story focuses on Alex and his daughter, a young girl with amazing courage. I enjoyed her character and the suspense of her struggle to survive. She is a resourceful teenager, (she even made a stone-age type axe, weapon, with a stone and rope.)

[Randy · Rating 1 out of 5]

A 315 page brawl

I was expecting a story dealing with the challenges of living in a post emp world, not two characters in a constant fist fight. Also, I have a classic Bronco and it doesn't have a seat belt around the chest, a headrest, air conditioner or 2 radio speakers that were referred to in the book.

[Corinne Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth the wait for this first book in a new series. I love a book that holds your attention right from the start and continues to gather momentum right to the end. I found it to be very exciting with great characters and I can't wait to see what more is in store for Alex and Wendy.

[Chris Truman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Fast paced storyline. This is a very different style of post apocalyptic book than I am used to reading. The story of how the characters each make their way is fascinating and action packed. Looking forward to the next book.

[jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action

Alex and Wendy are great characters after I read this book I bought all the rest because I was hooked I'm waiting for the next one to come out in January Derek is a great writer

[Dennis Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome !!!!

Great book and great start to a series that I'm excited to continue. Derek Shupert is a really good author. Lots of excitement, good plot, interesting, and hard to put the book down at night !

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved

I loved this book by Derek Shupert. I also loved the characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of this Derek’s books. I listened to this book on audiobook.

[PJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! I believe this series steps out of the young adult category. Another great read by Shupert. I can't wait for Book 2.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very exciting, fast paced start of a new series! Another smash hit by the author! I can't wait until book 2. It is a great book for adults and young adults.

[Dawn Parnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed book 1

I like how the characters have separate excerpts. Its makes me really dig into the characters story before moving onto the next. Ready for book 2.

[Lisa Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Enjoyed story love characters Alex and his daughter Wendy also like the plot . Looking forward to reading book 2

[HOLLY · Rating 3 out of 5]

I normally like Derek Shupert's books but this one fell short. I didn't get the rest of the series.

[C.M. Rutherford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. The characters were interesting and the story line was entertaining. Fans of Apocalyptic stories will enjoy this book.