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An important search may be the difference between life and death as the USA fights back against the insidious terrorists that brought it to its knees in It Falls Apart Book 5.

Looking for your new post-apocalyptic addiction? You’ve come to the right place.

A routine coast guard interception in the waters off Manhattan goes horribly wrong.
An NYPD beat cop finds himself surrounded by bodies as a mysterious illness spirals out of control.
A daycare worker fights to protect her wards against the horrors lurking outside her door.
Two unlikely allies will unite in the face of overwhelming odds as their country falls apart around them.***

It's a quiet day on his beat when NYPD officer Paul Gault finds himself on the frontline of a new, never-before seen disaster. Bodies drop like flies in the streets as panic descends on the city.

When he meets daycare worker Olivia Foster, the two must battle against not only the disaster but humanity itself to make it out of the city so that they may find some semblance of safety - if it still exists.

As the unlikely duo attempts to flee the chaos and destruction, one man watches the destruction with frustration and regret, knowing all too well that the worst is yet to come….

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It falls apart is an epic post-apocalyptic survival thriller with a killer cast of characters and a story that’ll pull you in and won’t let go. Written by Barry Napier and best-selling post-apoc author Mike Kraus, It Falls Apart features unique twists and turns on the standard post-apocalyptic survival tale.

It Falls Apart is perfect for fans of Mike Kraus, Justin Bell, Tara Ellis and Kenny Soward. This series consists of 6 books and will be released monthly, exclusively on Amazon.

283 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 24, 2021

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Barry Napier

98 books61 followers
Barry Napier is the author of The Cooper M. Reid series, The Bleeding Room, Bound, Break Every Chain, Nests, and several other titles. His books span a wide range of genres, from paranormal thrillers to Christian adventure.

He works as a ghostwriter while working on his own titles. He enjoys coffee, ambient music, and irony.

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Profile Image for Michele Rene.
141 reviews66 followers
January 10, 2022
The Path Forward

It Falls Apart Series Book 5. Another great book in this series. Lots going on. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. The ending of the book, though.
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1,940 reviews66 followers
February 14, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. There was a lot of action and plot advancement and some resolution, especially to the journey of Paul, Olivia and Joyce. Honestly, the writing is really only a 4-4.5. There were editing issues with some awkward sentences and punctuation and the less forgivable error of a character name mix-up. Katherine becomes Rachel and then Katherine twice and there is no other mention of a Rachel. My enjoyment of the story and my affinity for a lot of the characters caused me to bump it up. I like that the US government is working hard and not evil and not incompetent. I also like that the soldiers, especially in Minneapolis, are good guys, trying to do their best; they are often portrayed badly in books of the genre. This ends on a huge cliffhanger and now I have to worry about Paul, Commander Watts and Claire, in particular. I really want to see what George obtained in Wakefield and to see every person that was part of Chaos Dawn get what they deserve.
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Author 15 books348 followers
January 5, 2022
Riveting series

The character we're enjoyable and following each of them with their challenges to survive. I think when everything is falling apart one would be fortunate to find others like these in this novel who are so honest, helpful, having integrity and determination to fulfill their quest to the end to protect those who they meet along the way on this dangerous path, even at the cost of their own lives. I did not care for the ending of book #5. My eyes were full of tears rooting for these brave souls and then a dam burst within in the last couple of paragraphs when it said, the end. But I guess that's the proof of great authors when you touch readers heart stings. I recommend the series as it doesn't disappoint.
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358 reviews2 followers
January 16, 2022
Intense determination

As they are on y their quest to get Joyce to her father all the turmoil they go through. A also not knowing what our country is doing to combat it. We are a resilient country. We will not lie down and give up. We will trudge on with determination to not let evil win. Its in our American blood. That to me is what this author is telling us. Each and everyone of will fight for survival.
147 reviews2 followers
January 3, 2022
Interesting series, but unsettling in the reality of its premise.

It's hard to see characters that have been mainstays since the beginning fade away, but given these peoples ability to survive, what's "A little nuke 6 miles away"? Do they really die, or miraculously survive once more? Well, that's why we read the next book the series!
19 reviews
February 8, 2022
Awesome Books

I would recommend these books to everyone; they show bravery and dedication. It is a shame but if anything like this ever happened it would probably be people inside the country, which is just such a shame!
People would need to be brave and do the best they can. Help each other, and be the best they can be in horrid circumstances.
29 reviews1 follower
February 12, 2022
It falls apart book5

Great read! I hope the rest of the series is as good as this one. The characters are truly believable in their fight for survival. So many have sacrificed their lives for the greater good and some are greedy and think only of themselves. Hopefully there is a book 6
410 reviews6 followers
February 23, 2022
Great continuing series.

Bringing 4 yr old Joyce to her father is amazing especially through everything that happened along the way. Then by chance a young teen named Marco and a older lady who he helped stumble on George who the government has been searching for. From then on the ones including George who started this destruction will find their diabolical plans are unraveling.
12.6k reviews189 followers
December 26, 2021
Once again we are lead into a post Apocalyptic World. With so much danger, how will the people survive. These two authors have combined to bring you a story that will have you hooked forever on these books.
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January 23, 2022
cool sttory

the of child and parent being brought back into each others life was exciting and rejoicing. marco feeling proud and safe, thenwith the prez speaking to him and thanking him nicely done enjoyed the series so far thank you.
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107 reviews2 followers
February 3, 2022
Fantastic

Well, lots of action, lots of excitement. Five down one to go. I almost don't want it to some to an end a few amazing characters fell at the end. Can things get any worse I guess they will. Perfectly told amazing writing. Off to the finalè
263 reviews3 followers
February 12, 2022
Frightening

I think it is more frightening than most of the books I tend to read because I can see it happening. With the decision in our country and the hate, yes, it is feasible for it to happen here..
214 reviews4 followers
July 19, 2022
Excellent

Storyline is looking up. Better character development. The suspense of waiting for them to reach out and touch the bad guys. If I new where they were within a few mile I nukem.
145 reviews3 followers
January 4, 2022
Awesome

This series is so well written. Just gripping and very fast paced. One you won’t be able to put down. Enjoy
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49 reviews1 follower
January 15, 2022
Sorry it had end

Good story but I wanted it to keep going. Maybe Mike and Barry will try that down the road.Keep up the good work !
16 reviews1 follower
March 11, 2022
late nights

This book series continues to keep me up late reading and wanting to know what happens to each character. Can’t wait for the next book
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67 reviews
April 3, 2022
Awesome

Once you puck this up to read you won't be able to put it down it was too exciting and wanted to no more and more, still want to no more
117 reviews1 follower
May 14, 2022
The path forward: It falls apart book 5

This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. The most you read
D the more the suspense you feel. Look on





Profile Image for Sandy McCulloch.
362 reviews
June 15, 2022
it falls apart book 5

Reading so fast to keep up with everything going on, you just can’t put the book down, fast paced, energetic, it flows on.
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