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The Borrowed World #9
Resurgent
The fog of indecision has passed.
The struggle with guilt is over and the path forward is clear.
The Jim Powell who fought his way home in the days immediately after the disaster--who left a trail of blood and bodies across the state of Virginia--is back.
For a year now, Jim Powell has wrestled with his personal demons. As he watched people around him suffer and die, he harbored a secret guilt. He'd once wished for an event like the one America was now experiencing, dreaming of the great reset that would purge the nation of those who'd gone soft and weak.
As he discovered this past year, it was not only the weak that died, though. There was always collateral damage. Even the most prepared could die through random chance and bad luck. Each time a friend or loved one was lost, Jim felt a deep shame. Had his desire for a reset brought death and misery to his community? Had he manifested this?
Even if he couldn't accept blame for the state of the entire nation, there were other events that he was directly responsible for. He was prone to violent overreaction when he felt his freedom was being threatened. Unfortunately, his overreactions often made him and his family a target, such as when he destroyed a local power plant. In the aftermath, the government labeled him an insurgent and many in the community turned against him.
Hoping to keep his family safe, Jim faked his death and went into a period of self-exile. Traveling the mountains with his friend Lloyd, Jim got his head together. Now, he has a plan.
There will be no more living in the shadows and keeping a low profile. It's time to root out the people who threaten his family and attempt to turn his neighbors against him. This time he won't retaliate with words. Instead, he'll become the plague that scours his enemies from the face of the earth. He understands now that this is ultimately who he is and there is no option but to embrace it.
The struggle with guilt is over and the path forward is clear.
The Jim Powell who fought his way home in the days immediately after the disaster--who left a trail of blood and bodies across the state of Virginia--is back.
For a year now, Jim Powell has wrestled with his personal demons. As he watched people around him suffer and die, he harbored a secret guilt. He'd once wished for an event like the one America was now experiencing, dreaming of the great reset that would purge the nation of those who'd gone soft and weak.
As he discovered this past year, it was not only the weak that died, though. There was always collateral damage. Even the most prepared could die through random chance and bad luck. Each time a friend or loved one was lost, Jim felt a deep shame. Had his desire for a reset brought death and misery to his community? Had he manifested this?
Even if he couldn't accept blame for the state of the entire nation, there were other events that he was directly responsible for. He was prone to violent overreaction when he felt his freedom was being threatened. Unfortunately, his overreactions often made him and his family a target, such as when he destroyed a local power plant. In the aftermath, the government labeled him an insurgent and many in the community turned against him.
Hoping to keep his family safe, Jim faked his death and went into a period of self-exile. Traveling the mountains with his friend Lloyd, Jim got his head together. Now, he has a plan.
There will be no more living in the shadows and keeping a low profile. It's time to root out the people who threaten his family and attempt to turn his neighbors against him. This time he won't retaliate with words. Instead, he'll become the plague that scours his enemies from the face of the earth. He understands now that this is ultimately who he is and there is no option but to embrace it.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2021
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Franklin Horton
57 books369 followersFranklin Horton lives and writes in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. He attended Virginia Intermont College and Virginia Commonwealth University. In his spare time he pursues outdoor adventures with his wife and two children. His interests include camping, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, and shooting.
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June 13, 2023
Perfect. It was literally PERFECT.
Well okay, I did have one gripe, and that’s Franklin Horton not bothering to mention SOMEWHERE in either this book or the previous one that this entry crossed over with Ultraviolet, aka book #6 of The Mad Mick series. I would have LOVED not being mildly spoiled with this entry’s prologue talking of things I had no recollection reading about. I should have been made aware of a crossover without having to go to Google. So be warned, fellow readers, unless you read Ultraviolet, you’ll be missing out on VERY crucial information.
But!! Back to my actual review. For the first time in this series, (at least that's what it feels like, anyway) this book managed to do what I wish the previous entries did, which was to keep its pace steady. For most of the way, the chapters began where the previous one left off, keeping you in that exact moment without making you wait too long to learn the resolution of a thing. When something was about to happen or teased about, I actually got to SEE it happen rather than have the event glossed over later via some generic narration. There's a big difference between telling me and SHOWING me. Am I saying Franklin never shows? Not at all. But what I AM saying is that Franklin, at least at times, doesn't show ENOUGH. If you wanna tell me Jim is going to have an important chat with Ellen, then let me be a part of that chat. Don't just skip it and let that be that. This book changed that, and I was loving it.
At any rate, that aforementioned victory alone was enough to earn this book 5-stars outta me. But even beyond that, there was so much WINNING in this book. Characters and interactions. Revelations. Growths. The slower pace forced the story into yet a new sort of arc for everyone in Jim's group. It was a new sort of tension I wasn't used to, since it involved more deviousness than violence (though violence still exists, of course). Charlie's absence becomes a significant factor in this story, and it's hard for Jim and his tribe to know how to deal with the kid once his whereabouts become known. Jim tries to make some sort of amends with the town, but things aren't always as smooth as they might seem. It's such a "beautiful" sort of mess. Strange word to use, I know, but I love when a story manages to find new ways to grip me and stress me out.
Given how this thing ended (what a fantastic ending!), I'm PUMPED to dive into the final entry to see how everything will finally play out. One more to go! (Unless Horton is working on another?)
Click here to read my excess thoughts on the thing.
Well okay, I did have one gripe, and that’s Franklin Horton not bothering to mention SOMEWHERE in either this book or the previous one that this entry crossed over with Ultraviolet, aka book #6 of The Mad Mick series. I would have LOVED not being mildly spoiled with this entry’s prologue talking of things I had no recollection reading about. I should have been made aware of a crossover without having to go to Google. So be warned, fellow readers, unless you read Ultraviolet, you’ll be missing out on VERY crucial information.
But!! Back to my actual review. For the first time in this series, (at least that's what it feels like, anyway) this book managed to do what I wish the previous entries did, which was to keep its pace steady. For most of the way, the chapters began where the previous one left off, keeping you in that exact moment without making you wait too long to learn the resolution of a thing. When something was about to happen or teased about, I actually got to SEE it happen rather than have the event glossed over later via some generic narration. There's a big difference between telling me and SHOWING me. Am I saying Franklin never shows? Not at all. But what I AM saying is that Franklin, at least at times, doesn't show ENOUGH. If you wanna tell me Jim is going to have an important chat with Ellen, then let me be a part of that chat. Don't just skip it and let that be that. This book changed that, and I was loving it.
At any rate, that aforementioned victory alone was enough to earn this book 5-stars outta me. But even beyond that, there was so much WINNING in this book. Characters and interactions. Revelations. Growths. The slower pace forced the story into yet a new sort of arc for everyone in Jim's group. It was a new sort of tension I wasn't used to, since it involved more deviousness than violence (though violence still exists, of course). Charlie's absence becomes a significant factor in this story, and it's hard for Jim and his tribe to know how to deal with the kid once his whereabouts become known. Jim tries to make some sort of amends with the town, but things aren't always as smooth as they might seem. It's such a "beautiful" sort of mess. Strange word to use, I know, but I love when a story manages to find new ways to grip me and stress me out.
Given how this thing ended (what a fantastic ending!), I'm PUMPED to dive into the final entry to see how everything will finally play out. One more to go! (Unless Horton is working on another?)
Click here to read my excess thoughts on the thing.
March 16, 2022
I read too many post apoc series, but this is definitely one of my favorites. Its not so much the premise, but the characters and the way Horton writes them.. to be engaging and believable. I do get a little frustrated when there is predictability, for instance the relationship between Jim and Randi. This should have an arc that improves. Same for the relationship Jim has with his best friend Lloyd and his wife Ellen. With Ellen I felt as though she was more of a badass in earlier volumes, not so much lately. This was probably due to Jim missing in action. But nevertheless, Franklin Horton can surely write action page turners. Many have predicted that this series may be over, but I cant see that happening yet. We need more Mad Mick cross overs and we need to see Jim, Hugh, Pete and Charlie fighting alongside the Irishman and his daughter. Thanks Mr Horton for a fun ride!
November 11, 2022
IDEA!! Last book for 2 separate series in 1!?!….
(Re: Subject line, read way below. It’s EXTRAORDINARY idea, Mr. Horton!! ;) Jim, Gary, Hugh, Randi, Pete, Charlie, The Mad Mick, Barb, Ragus, Ricardo, Wayne, Shani .. the entire CREW of both side of the mountain! Plus Islands! Plus, plus… plus …. !
Best. Combo/Book. EVER. !!! ;)
Ok! To begin, lol, my review….
I love when people get what they deserve.
Or, as Mr. Horton’s characters are always so fond of saying, reap what they sow.
This is an apocalyptic feel-good story on many levels.
Of course, if violence, vengeance, being brave/unselfish/standing up for what’s right, & solving problems via PERMANENT methods are your thing, then you’ll understand the “feel-good” aspect as well! ;)
The Borrowed World series is just fantastic. The writing continues to be clearly the work of a skilled wordsmith. And the budget was never spared when it came to editing; perfection with every swipe.
World building is of the same high quality, rich, deep, colorful & complex.
And emotional language is put to use extremely skillfully. I could clearly smell those hundreds of unwashed bodies at the packed marketplace (“like rotting corpses, each & every one…”), it being about a year since anyone has truly bathed- whether I wanted to or not! Lol
As well as experience the whole … uhhh… kebob situation, right along with Hugh & Pete.
The dialogue is of such high quality- exactly what readers have come to associate with Franklin Horton.
The character’s interactions flow so very naturally, as well as being liberally sprinkled with humor, a rainbow of emotion, sarcasm, exhaustion, boredom, threats, regional, national & international accents, song, poetry, & plenty of quotable musings.
Thus, a definite, “read till dawn” story for sure.
Not as phenomenal as the Mad Mick (I mean, not much can come close to the Mick series in all honesty), but Jim Powell & Tribe hold their own.
I’m really glad I read all of Horton’s various series over the years - as they came out in chunks of 3 to 6 books at a time. As I’m now privy to what’s going on in the ENTIRE world Horton has created, for each of these “separate” storylines/series. (That do actually have connections, however. And all do exist in the same time/world/apocalypse.)
So when events or characters are mentioned, or actually show up (that’s the best!!), from another series, I know exactly who they are, or what’s going on in the other complex world(s) built by the author.
It’s soooo fun! :)
Other authors have attempted this, of course, but none have been able to accomplish it with such seamless ease as Franklin Horton. At least from the reader’s viewpoint.
Not sure it was “so seamless & easy” from Horton’s side of the page, however. Lol (TY, Mr. Horton!! You make it look easy!! ;)
On to Book 10! Fingers crossed it’s not really the last of the Borrowed World tales…
I’d love to read about how the town becomes more of a functioning survivalist community. Now that they’ve made it past the 1 year mark of the disaster.
Also - tying into the Mad Mick series - it’d be thrilling to see Jim & all the characters of The Broken World adapt to the Mad Mick’s own current experience with the evolving, “Lightspeed administration’s” take on governance.
The whole ideology of there being… city dwellers w/ ever evolving technology, in addition to, technology-less “Indian Country” farmers/producers- both groups living in harmony. Living separately, yet working cooperatively & growing reciprocally.
Yes! I’d definitely love to see a Borrowed Word Book 11 that is in direct alignment with where the Mad Mick series currently stands. Jim & his Tribe having all the information the Mad Mick is up to speed on.
EVEN BETTER —
It could be — the next book for BOTH series!
Meaning, The Borrowed World Book 11, AND The Mad Mick Book 9 …. would be the exact same book. !!! :)
I’m just thinking (*hint hint* *beg beg* MR. HORTON! ;) …. if one was to write a book, like The Borrowed World Book 11, & put in sooooo much of the Mad Mick’s facts, information, world, & likely characters - well, heck!
Why not just call it a “Mad Mick” story in its own right as well? Yk??
2 stones, 1 bird. :)
(I guess in our situation here, though, it’s more along the lines of: 1 stone, 2 birds. Yes?? Lol! ;)
Wouldn’t even HAVE TO BE the last book for either of the series either, of course!
That would be AWESOME!! A dream & a wish at least ….
In any case, back to reality for me. And on to Book 10 of the twisty-turny, enthralling, Borrowed World.
And I cannot wait to see what happens next!
(Re: Subject line, read way below. It’s EXTRAORDINARY idea, Mr. Horton!! ;) Jim, Gary, Hugh, Randi, Pete, Charlie, The Mad Mick, Barb, Ragus, Ricardo, Wayne, Shani .. the entire CREW of both side of the mountain! Plus Islands! Plus, plus… plus …. !
Best. Combo/Book. EVER. !!! ;)
Ok! To begin, lol, my review….
I love when people get what they deserve.
Or, as Mr. Horton’s characters are always so fond of saying, reap what they sow.
This is an apocalyptic feel-good story on many levels.
Of course, if violence, vengeance, being brave/unselfish/standing up for what’s right, & solving problems via PERMANENT methods are your thing, then you’ll understand the “feel-good” aspect as well! ;)
The Borrowed World series is just fantastic. The writing continues to be clearly the work of a skilled wordsmith. And the budget was never spared when it came to editing; perfection with every swipe.
World building is of the same high quality, rich, deep, colorful & complex.
And emotional language is put to use extremely skillfully. I could clearly smell those hundreds of unwashed bodies at the packed marketplace (“like rotting corpses, each & every one…”), it being about a year since anyone has truly bathed- whether I wanted to or not! Lol
As well as experience the whole … uhhh… kebob situation, right along with Hugh & Pete.
The dialogue is of such high quality- exactly what readers have come to associate with Franklin Horton.
The character’s interactions flow so very naturally, as well as being liberally sprinkled with humor, a rainbow of emotion, sarcasm, exhaustion, boredom, threats, regional, national & international accents, song, poetry, & plenty of quotable musings.
Thus, a definite, “read till dawn” story for sure.
Not as phenomenal as the Mad Mick (I mean, not much can come close to the Mick series in all honesty), but Jim Powell & Tribe hold their own.
I’m really glad I read all of Horton’s various series over the years - as they came out in chunks of 3 to 6 books at a time. As I’m now privy to what’s going on in the ENTIRE world Horton has created, for each of these “separate” storylines/series. (That do actually have connections, however. And all do exist in the same time/world/apocalypse.)
So when events or characters are mentioned, or actually show up (that’s the best!!), from another series, I know exactly who they are, or what’s going on in the other complex world(s) built by the author.
It’s soooo fun! :)
Other authors have attempted this, of course, but none have been able to accomplish it with such seamless ease as Franklin Horton. At least from the reader’s viewpoint.
Not sure it was “so seamless & easy” from Horton’s side of the page, however. Lol (TY, Mr. Horton!! You make it look easy!! ;)
On to Book 10! Fingers crossed it’s not really the last of the Borrowed World tales…
I’d love to read about how the town becomes more of a functioning survivalist community. Now that they’ve made it past the 1 year mark of the disaster.
Also - tying into the Mad Mick series - it’d be thrilling to see Jim & all the characters of The Broken World adapt to the Mad Mick’s own current experience with the evolving, “Lightspeed administration’s” take on governance.
The whole ideology of there being… city dwellers w/ ever evolving technology, in addition to, technology-less “Indian Country” farmers/producers- both groups living in harmony. Living separately, yet working cooperatively & growing reciprocally.
Yes! I’d definitely love to see a Borrowed Word Book 11 that is in direct alignment with where the Mad Mick series currently stands. Jim & his Tribe having all the information the Mad Mick is up to speed on.
EVEN BETTER —
It could be — the next book for BOTH series!
Meaning, The Borrowed World Book 11, AND The Mad Mick Book 9 …. would be the exact same book. !!! :)
I’m just thinking (*hint hint* *beg beg* MR. HORTON! ;) …. if one was to write a book, like The Borrowed World Book 11, & put in sooooo much of the Mad Mick’s facts, information, world, & likely characters - well, heck!
Why not just call it a “Mad Mick” story in its own right as well? Yk??
2 stones, 1 bird. :)
(I guess in our situation here, though, it’s more along the lines of: 1 stone, 2 birds. Yes?? Lol! ;)
Wouldn’t even HAVE TO BE the last book for either of the series either, of course!
That would be AWESOME!! A dream & a wish at least ….
In any case, back to reality for me. And on to Book 10 of the twisty-turny, enthralling, Borrowed World.
And I cannot wait to see what happens next!
August 2, 2025
I finished “Resurgent” by Franklin Horton (2021), book 9 in the “Borrowed World” series. I actually opened this one about seven months prior to actually starting to read it. When I began it at first, I immediately was confused about what was going on, with events that never happened and characters that were never introduced being mentioned casually in the introduction. I found Franklin Horton’s email and sent him a message, asking him if I’d somehow missed something. He replied quickly, informing me that one of his other series, “The Mad Mick” was the missing link and that he’d had to choose between placing his crossover book in one series or the other, and so he’d chosen The Mad Mick, leading to confusion for readers of The Borrowed World. Since I liked Horton’s books, I set about reading the Mad Mick series to get caught up. Seven months later, I was ready to resume the Borrowed World series.
The book picks up where “Ultraviolent”, book 6 in the Mad Mick series leaves off. Charlie has left the group and is nowhere to be found. Jim is not only tired of hiding, but has decided to take a public stand against those in the neighborhood that oppose him.
There is a Hollywood cliche that I hate that turns up in this book to some degree: an extra bad badguy triumphantly tells the goodguys just how bad he is and promises to cause them plenty of harm. The goodguys, in all their goodness, refuse to hurt the badguy until he has fulfilled his promise and caused lots of harm to the goodguys, at which point the goodguys can take out the badguy and still feel good and pure for doing so. Franklin Horton is mostly pretty good about creating characters that don’t wait to be harmed before taking out an overt baddie (A. American is also excellent in this regard), but in Resurgent this cliche does rear its ugly head, at least briefly. I guess it was needed to advance the plot, it didn’t make me want to quit the book in disgust, and it was rectified by the end of the story, so I’ll give it a pass, I guess.
Overall, it’s another good story by Franklin Horton and I’ll keep reading his stuff for as long as he writes it.
The book picks up where “Ultraviolent”, book 6 in the Mad Mick series leaves off. Charlie has left the group and is nowhere to be found. Jim is not only tired of hiding, but has decided to take a public stand against those in the neighborhood that oppose him.
There is a Hollywood cliche that I hate that turns up in this book to some degree: an extra bad badguy triumphantly tells the goodguys just how bad he is and promises to cause them plenty of harm. The goodguys, in all their goodness, refuse to hurt the badguy until he has fulfilled his promise and caused lots of harm to the goodguys, at which point the goodguys can take out the badguy and still feel good and pure for doing so. Franklin Horton is mostly pretty good about creating characters that don’t wait to be harmed before taking out an overt baddie (A. American is also excellent in this regard), but in Resurgent this cliche does rear its ugly head, at least briefly. I guess it was needed to advance the plot, it didn’t make me want to quit the book in disgust, and it was rectified by the end of the story, so I’ll give it a pass, I guess.
Overall, it’s another good story by Franklin Horton and I’ll keep reading his stuff for as long as he writes it.
May 8, 2023
I started reading this and stopped as soon as I came across the recap. It shared an event, which happened between The Borrowed World characters and The Mad Mick. Having only read a few of that series, I decided to catch up before continuing. Once I finished The Mad Mick Book 6, I came back. While you could skip The Mad Mick, a significant event occurred that impacted the direction of Resurgent, The Borrowed World Book 9. So, I’m glad I took the time to switch series. Now that I’m caught up, I’m able to write this review. This book heavily follows Charlie and Jim while introducing a few new “bad guys.” We spend some time with Randy, Pete, Jim’s dad, and a few others as well. I like the direction the story takes as it finally deals with Jim’s relationship with the town, which hasn’t been on the best of terms. While I'm not keen on Franklin Horton's references to the world being millions of years old, I get this wasn't written from a Young Earth perspective. Not to mention the pastor in this book indicates Jim is on his way to a fiery afterlife. But, I digress. Given that this is the ninth book in the series, I’m glad to say it hasn’t gotten stale for me. It’s more like one big story than a bunch of scattered books. The character development and story advancement continue to keep me attached to this series. My plan is to read The Mad Mick Book 7 next before coming back to Book 10 in The Borrowed World. While that may not be necessary, I like both series quite a bit, and staggering them helps to maintain my interest.
April 27, 2022
This is a redemption arc for Charlie and,to some extent, for Jim. There are always miscreants that try to take advantage of disasters, and Jim and his crew deal with them in a predictably violent and final manner. Jim has a very right wing view of the country prior to the EMP where he believes that freedom was a nasty word. SIGH. I agree with some of his views on survival and taking personal responsibility, but his methods are very drastic. I would honestly be a bit worried to be in his town if I had a honest disagreement with his point of view. I do think his speech to the town in the market was good. There were some editing issues (revalation instead of revelation). I’m not sure if this was a final book. It ended with some wrap up and not a cliffhanger, but if it is final, the wrap up was weak.
October 29, 2021
A Satisfying Experience
As I read the previous 8 books 8 books that had been written in this series I looked forward to the ending of the tale. I am by no means a literary reviewer. I enjoy reading for the escape it gives me from everyday activities. The ending that Franklin Horton put together for for our band of survivors leaves us with hope that they will find growth safety and harmony in the future that they build for themselves. The surrounding countryside now now has been embroiled is embroiled literally in combating the in combating the elements and each other in a plan to get to a spot where all they have to do is live and work hard together each and every day.
As I read the previous 8 books 8 books that had been written in this series I looked forward to the ending of the tale. I am by no means a literary reviewer. I enjoy reading for the escape it gives me from everyday activities. The ending that Franklin Horton put together for for our band of survivors leaves us with hope that they will find growth safety and harmony in the future that they build for themselves. The surrounding countryside now now has been embroiled is embroiled literally in combating the in combating the elements and each other in a plan to get to a spot where all they have to do is live and work hard together each and every day.
November 4, 2022
These books are seriously addictive. I would suggest going back and forth between the Mad Mick series and this series because at some point they cross over. I was not doing that and had to pause this series to catch up in the Mad Mick series to where this was, once I did that I could not put the Mad Mick series down and finished it. Now I am blowing through the last three of this series. Jim and his family are still in danger but decide to take matters into a more direct way of dealing with those issues. Its another fast paced thrill ride to the end. If you like post apocalypse books these are the very best that I have seen.
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June 30, 2024
Great Series Continues
Many good things can be said about this series, but I think that consistency sums it up. Each book has consistently provided a strong plot, a fast paced evolving storyline, interesting characters, quality writing, and attention to details. While Jim is the hub around which everything turns, the strong and diversified support characters provide many storyline opportunities in each book: For example, Lloyd's and Charlie's stories in the last couple of books . Another thing that makes this series a favorite of mine is the realism: The only monsters are human!
Many good things can be said about this series, but I think that consistency sums it up. Each book has consistently provided a strong plot, a fast paced evolving storyline, interesting characters, quality writing, and attention to details. While Jim is the hub around which everything turns, the strong and diversified support characters provide many storyline opportunities in each book: For example, Lloyd's and Charlie's stories in the last couple of books . Another thing that makes this series a favorite of mine is the realism: The only monsters are human!
April 29, 2022
1st 8 GREAT! 9th RUSHED!
I loved the series but was VERY DISAPPOINTED IN BOOK NINE! 8 ended well and seemed to be going in a good direction. Then in the prologue Franklin FORCE FED US MAD MICK ABOUT EVERY OTHER PAGE! With NO BACKGROUND! Cheap, cheesy way of trying to get ya to read the Mad Mick series(which I planned too, but not anymore)! I’ve read a lot of the DD12 authors and many SHTF books! 2-3 books a week! But NVR been so disappointed in the “COMMERCIALS” bout mad Mick! SMH!
I loved the series but was VERY DISAPPOINTED IN BOOK NINE! 8 ended well and seemed to be going in a good direction. Then in the prologue Franklin FORCE FED US MAD MICK ABOUT EVERY OTHER PAGE! With NO BACKGROUND! Cheap, cheesy way of trying to get ya to read the Mad Mick series(which I planned too, but not anymore)! I’ve read a lot of the DD12 authors and many SHTF books! 2-3 books a week! But NVR been so disappointed in the “COMMERCIALS” bout mad Mick! SMH!
November 5, 2021
Entertaining
Things come to a head in Jim Powell’s neighborhood and he is once again forced to take action. But this time is different, He speaks up and tells the townspeople what their politicians are doing behind their backs. Like spying on the townsfolk and reporting to corrupt government. They are receiving food supplies and keeping it for themselves.
I have really enjoyed reading this series and hope this is not the book in the series. Cross my fingers and hope.
Things come to a head in Jim Powell’s neighborhood and he is once again forced to take action. But this time is different, He speaks up and tells the townspeople what their politicians are doing behind their backs. Like spying on the townsfolk and reporting to corrupt government. They are receiving food supplies and keeping it for themselves.
I have really enjoyed reading this series and hope this is not the book in the series. Cross my fingers and hope.
January 26, 2022
Another great addition to this fascinating, well written series. Jim Powell is a hero of the old school. The only question I have is what is the rest of the world doing while the U.S. is struggling to recover? The UN is sending troops at the behest of the government but what about China, NK etc? Did we discover who set off the EMP? Did we retaliate? My biggest complaint is waiting so long between books.
December 17, 2025
Best of its genre
Horton has refined the “prepper” novel by beginning with a plausible cause of a national disaster and following through with the believable outcome as the nation staggers on. The characters are wholly well rounded, but changing in personality as they suffer through their dilemmas. I’ve read a passel of apocalyptic scenarios, from EMPs to sun spots but this one chilled me to the bone. This could happen today!
Horton has refined the “prepper” novel by beginning with a plausible cause of a national disaster and following through with the believable outcome as the nation staggers on. The characters are wholly well rounded, but changing in personality as they suffer through their dilemmas. I’ve read a passel of apocalyptic scenarios, from EMPs to sun spots but this one chilled me to the bone. This could happen today!
October 29, 2021
Resurgent ....Jim's back!
Words of wisdom:
".....Give the people an enemy. Keep them looking in the other direction."
Excellent read. The last three chapters are an eye opener to those who don't learn skills. I like how Jim's words of wisdom is putting people's mindset into the 1800's. This book in the series is a need to read a second time. Yeah. It's that kind of book.
Words of wisdom:
".....Give the people an enemy. Keep them looking in the other direction."
Excellent read. The last three chapters are an eye opener to those who don't learn skills. I like how Jim's words of wisdom is putting people's mindset into the 1800's. This book in the series is a need to read a second time. Yeah. It's that kind of book.
October 30, 2021
An excellent book
Jim. Hugh and Charlie get things done together. The continuing struggles find the group taking action that is desperately needed to ensure their safety. Well written, action packed and never a dull moment in this one. Looking forward to reading many more from Mr. Horton.
Jim. Hugh and Charlie get things done together. The continuing struggles find the group taking action that is desperately needed to ensure their safety. Well written, action packed and never a dull moment in this one. Looking forward to reading many more from Mr. Horton.
November 11, 2021
Fantastic
As usual. This author never disappoints. I truly believe I have read everything he has written, this series being of the best. And, that's a hard call since they're all my favorites. Post apocalypse fiction at its best. Violence but a lot of humanity as well. Enjoy!!
As usual. This author never disappoints. I truly believe I have read everything he has written, this series being of the best. And, that's a hard call since they're all my favorites. Post apocalypse fiction at its best. Violence but a lot of humanity as well. Enjoy!!
November 11, 2021
This is the perfect ending to the Jim Powell story. It's not often you come across such a satisfying ending that wraps up all of the plot points so well.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Hugh show up in the next Mad Mick story, and I'd love to see Charlie show up there as the Mick's newest trainee.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Hugh show up in the next Mad Mick story, and I'd love to see Charlie show up there as the Mick's newest trainee.
November 16, 2021
Another book in a series that pulls you in.
I love a book that pulls you in so deep that when you look up, you are surprised that your view is not this little market, or that little community, the people you see are not the ones that you feel like you know from your book. Franklin Horton, well done. Thank you for amusing me while I was down with a cold bug.
I love a book that pulls you in so deep that when you look up, you are surprised that your view is not this little market, or that little community, the people you see are not the ones that you feel like you know from your book. Franklin Horton, well done. Thank you for amusing me while I was down with a cold bug.
May 13, 2025
Very Good
Like all of the Borrowed World books before this one, this book was extremely good. I highly recommend it. It ended on a positive note with a happier ending then the previous books. It also showcased good ideas about how people in a community can work together even when it is not in the aftermath of an apocalypse.
Like all of the Borrowed World books before this one, this book was extremely good. I highly recommend it. It ended on a positive note with a happier ending then the previous books. It also showcased good ideas about how people in a community can work together even when it is not in the aftermath of an apocalypse.
October 28, 2021
loved
I loved this book by Franklin Horton. 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 Franklin’s books. I listened to this book on audiobook.
I loved this book by Franklin Horton. 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 Franklin’s books. I listened to this book on audiobook.
October 30, 2021
What can anyone say but absolutely great!!!
Franklin Horton has done it once again giving us another fandamtastic Jim Powel adventure.
I have loved all these adventures of The Borrowed World, Mad Mick, Locker Nine, The Way of Dan and Ty Stone.
Keep the coming.
Franklin Horton has done it once again giving us another fandamtastic Jim Powel adventure.
I have loved all these adventures of The Borrowed World, Mad Mick, Locker Nine, The Way of Dan and Ty Stone.
Keep the coming.
November 1, 2021
Didn’t get much done today
Downloaded book 9 yesterday. Franklin gets them better and better. Now that I’ve finished the book, guess I better get up and get some work done. Thanks buddy for another good read!
Downloaded book 9 yesterday. Franklin gets them better and better. Now that I’ve finished the book, guess I better get up and get some work done. Thanks buddy for another good read!
November 6, 2021
The Borrowed World
Awesome series! Hilly Jim brought it home that survival of the Community depends on preparation, and LOT of VIOLENCE. I will probably read this series again in ten years. The character build up is excellent. Though I wish we knew more about Hughes background.
Nice wrap up!
Awesome series! Hilly Jim brought it home that survival of the Community depends on preparation, and LOT of VIOLENCE. I will probably read this series again in ten years. The character build up is excellent. Though I wish we knew more about Hughes background.
Nice wrap up!
November 10, 2021
Resurgent review
It seems like Jim Powell cannot catch a break, however, he is not a man who shies away from trouble if he must respond to protect those near and dear to him. As he says, “F**k around and find out!”
It seems like Jim Powell cannot catch a break, however, he is not a man who shies away from trouble if he must respond to protect those near and dear to him. As he says, “F**k around and find out!”
November 11, 2021
Always good
This whole series has been a page turner, great characters and great evolution of the family and friends as they make a go of surviving the apocalypse. Finding people they can trust is hard. Jim is a good leader.
This whole series has been a page turner, great characters and great evolution of the family and friends as they make a go of surviving the apocalypse. Finding people they can trust is hard. Jim is a good leader.
November 20, 2021
Mr. Horton Does it Again
Franklin Horton wrote another gripping installment in the Borrowed World series! Pulls you in and leaves you in a great place while still waiting for the move Jim and his people are going to make.
Franklin Horton wrote another gripping installment in the Borrowed World series! Pulls you in and leaves you in a great place while still waiting for the move Jim and his people are going to make.
December 12, 2021
I was torn between 4 and 5 stars.... when you get to this book, you'll think a chunk was missing. It is in a way. The story itself is great, as all of them are. Yet you'll see what I mean when you begin reading this one. However, you will enjoy it greatly.
December 15, 2021
First you need to have read the last Mad Mick book if you are to understand what is going on in the beginning. I am not a fan of that series. Second, can Ariel never grow up? Am I the only one that finds that kid annoying?
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December 17, 2021Still working through the darkness
The crisis is still unfolding but the darkness is becoming more of the norm. This is a time when the community realises they must start working together if they are going to survive.
The crisis is still unfolding but the darkness is becoming more of the norm. This is a time when the community realises they must start working together if they are going to survive.
June 29, 2022
The time of reckoning has come and this time everything changes
another brilliant cacophony of non-stop action and survival tips. The life of the valley continues and Franklin doesn't miss a brat it waste a word as he weaves another episode of the Borrowed World series ; my favorite to date of the entire captivating and stunning series
another brilliant cacophony of non-stop action and survival tips. The life of the valley continues and Franklin doesn't miss a brat it waste a word as he weaves another episode of the Borrowed World series ; my favorite to date of the entire captivating and stunning series
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