Rebound

by Clemens P. Suter

A deadly pandemic has caused a societal collapse after billions have died. Together with his three dogs, Alan travels the lonely roads of Armageddon. He is soon joined by Imani, a young woman, and a victim of gang violence. Together they set out to discover the truth: where did the virus originate? Are the two occurrences connected? During their travels from San Francisco to the European Alps, they discover a danger that could wipe out the final remnants of humanity. In a world ruled by anarchy, with the last humans fighting for control, Alan’s and Imani’s chances of success or even survival look bleak. Can they save humankind from ultimate disaster?
<<< Yes, sometimes it was as if I had witnessed the entire scene, from the darkness of the tunnel, my hand on my revolver, ready to intervene. Latest then, as these thoughts entered my head, I would shake myself. We write our own laws. We live in a new world, a new reality. We only have our survival to cling to, our reality is an uncertain, twisting, exhausting thing, but my cause is just. >>>

345 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 15, 2022

About the author

Clemens P. Suter writes the kind of adventure you can't put down. His debut novel, Two Journeys, follows the only survivor of a global pandemic — a story he wrote a full decade before Covid-19 brought it terrifyingly close to reality. Readers keep asking the same question: how did he know?

Fields of Fire (2016) and Rebound (2022) continue the saga, taking his reluctant heroes across lawless continents where survival is the only currency that matters.

And then there's Heavenland (2013) — a rarity on any shelf: a crime novel that takes an unflinching atheist look at faith, guilt, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Suter's novels and short stories have won over readers of all ages. They move fast, think big, and never take themselves too seriously: straightforward adventure, a sharp-eyed view of our future, and a streak of dark humor running through it all.

Grab a book. Pack light. The world ends on page one.

Reviews

[Whitaker Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story begins in California, where the hero's wife has just died and we are present at the funeral. It is all told in a matter-of-fact way, but after the prologue (which is bit over the top) the reader knows that tis is not just a story in Silicon Valley, but that bigger things have happened. Shortly after, Alan, a widower, start making his way to the East Coast where he comes across a black girl who has had her tongue forcibly removed. This mismatched pair embarks on an adventure that keeps opening up new plot lines. It is less depressing and less bloody than many other books in this genre. At times it drifts off into the philosophical, but it is well thought through and stays exciting. A new favorite.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to author Clemens P. Suter for this FREE Kindle copy of Rebound.

I really liked it - the story, characters, etc. There are still a few too many editing issues, which I find distracting, so I'm pulling a star for that. Nicely done cover.

[Colette Wilhelm · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great “doomsday” book! Won it free from Goodreads, thank you! Enjoyed the characters and premise, not like anything I’d read before. Never wanted to put it down and couldn’t wait to pick it up again. You won’t be disappointed!

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this book for my boyfriend and he loved it. I read it in bed with covid. Spellbinding.

[Jerry Fuller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good book.