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Cries of a Dying World
From USA Today Bestselling Author, G. Michael Hopf comes a human story of loss, love, sacrifice, and second chances.
What would you do if you only had two weeks to live?
That's the very question billions of people are grappling with after news an asteroid, named Colossus, will impact Earth and bring about an extinction level event.
Many are in shock; some turn inward and towards God while others lash out in panic and violence. There is nowhere to go and nowhere to hide…except for a select few who have been chosen to go live in bunkers deep below the surface.
Ethan Kinkaid is one of those chosen; however, plans and execution never align as his estranged son is hundreds of miles away and in need. Ethan sets out to bring him to safety but this journey will be the most difficult of his life as the world around him, including humanity itself, is falling apart.
What would you do if you only had two weeks to live?
That's the very question billions of people are grappling with after news an asteroid, named Colossus, will impact Earth and bring about an extinction level event.
Many are in shock; some turn inward and towards God while others lash out in panic and violence. There is nowhere to go and nowhere to hide…except for a select few who have been chosen to go live in bunkers deep below the surface.
Ethan Kinkaid is one of those chosen; however, plans and execution never align as his estranged son is hundreds of miles away and in need. Ethan sets out to bring him to safety but this journey will be the most difficult of his life as the world around him, including humanity itself, is falling apart.
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2023
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G. Michael Hopf
48 books254 followersG. Michael Hopf is a USA Today bestselling author of almost forty books including the international bestselling post-apocalyptic series, THE NEW WORLD. He has made a prominent name for himself in both the post-apocalyptic and western genres. To date he has sold over one million copies of his books worldwide and many of his works have been translated into German, French and Spanish. He is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps and currently is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Beyond The Fray Publishing, where he oversees the daily operations of the company.
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January 20, 2023
WOW
I am left wordless after reading this story. Well written with amazing characters. My emotions are in a turmoil and I can't decide whether to be happy or devastated. I don't know what else to say because I don't want to spoil the ending for anyone reading this. I enjoyed this story.
I am left wordless after reading this story. Well written with amazing characters. My emotions are in a turmoil and I can't decide whether to be happy or devastated. I don't know what else to say because I don't want to spoil the ending for anyone reading this. I enjoyed this story.
March 15, 2023
What would you do if you knew for certain the world was going to end, if you knew this was your last few weeks on earth? The characters in this story are faced with an impossible decision, an asteroid is on a collision course with Earth and only a few lucky people have passes to "The Ark" which promises a safe haven in the form of a bunker in Antarctica.
Throughout the story we meet people from all different walks of life, making different choices in a time of absolute chaos, and while you might not agree with how every single character handles the situation, there is an overall feel of empathy for even the most desperate acts. I love how this author weaves together all of the different POV's in his books, it allows the readers to get such a broad view of the plot and in seeing inside all of the different character's minds, the reader can also better understand what drives these characters to make the decisions that they do.
This is an emotionally charged, thought provoking novel that will make the reader dig deep and think about what they would truly do when faced with the hardest decisions of their lives.
Throughout the story we meet people from all different walks of life, making different choices in a time of absolute chaos, and while you might not agree with how every single character handles the situation, there is an overall feel of empathy for even the most desperate acts. I love how this author weaves together all of the different POV's in his books, it allows the readers to get such a broad view of the plot and in seeing inside all of the different character's minds, the reader can also better understand what drives these characters to make the decisions that they do.
This is an emotionally charged, thought provoking novel that will make the reader dig deep and think about what they would truly do when faced with the hardest decisions of their lives.
February 17, 2023
The name of the asteroid is Colossus.
It could have been named PlanetKiller, because it was, or soon would be. Unsuccessful attempts to stop it, deflect it, move it away, have been made. There is nothing left to do but wait for the end. The surface of the Earth would be molten rock, with spots of boiling seas. No life left on the planet except for a "lucky?" few deep inside a bunker below Antarctica.
The characters range across all walks of life and the storyline treats them roughly. Their backgrounds vary but in one regard: they want to live, to survive the end of the world! They have the means: A small QR code on their smartphones giving them access to safety. All they have to do now is get to the departure point. Getting there is the tightly wound goal of the storyline. The skilled storyteller winds us through the trials and tribulations of survival at the world's end. This is a superb stand-alone read!
It could have been named PlanetKiller, because it was, or soon would be. Unsuccessful attempts to stop it, deflect it, move it away, have been made. There is nothing left to do but wait for the end. The surface of the Earth would be molten rock, with spots of boiling seas. No life left on the planet except for a "lucky?" few deep inside a bunker below Antarctica.
The characters range across all walks of life and the storyline treats them roughly. Their backgrounds vary but in one regard: they want to live, to survive the end of the world! They have the means: A small QR code on their smartphones giving them access to safety. All they have to do now is get to the departure point. Getting there is the tightly wound goal of the storyline. The skilled storyteller winds us through the trials and tribulations of survival at the world's end. This is a superb stand-alone read!
January 17, 2024
This had a vibe of Lucifer's Hammer and then On the Beach. My issue was that I struggled to connect with the characters. All of them were so terribly flawed and two of them (including a pre-teen) killed 3 people early in the story. The group traveling to the ark made so many odd choices and stopped for pretty much every thing. I used to live in Utah and Spanish Fork is very Mormon and while Annette's people seemed religious, they were heavy coffee drinkers and imbibed alcohol, so no...not Mormon. Ethan and Melody were kind of sweet at the end, but bore little resemblance to their characters throughout the book.
July 12, 2024
Very seldom would I cheer on an asteroid or comet to impact Earth with an extinction level event. I did while reading this book. I knew it would end then.
This book has great, vivid mind scenes of the impact event in the ocean. My only wish for this novel is that the author would have more chapters on the event and less on the characters that were introduced.
This is a work of fiction so keep that in mind and don't think of things about the events in this story as you read it. It opens up questions the author clearly did not foresee and has no answers for.
This book has great, vivid mind scenes of the impact event in the ocean. My only wish for this novel is that the author would have more chapters on the event and less on the characters that were introduced.
This is a work of fiction so keep that in mind and don't think of things about the events in this story as you read it. It opens up questions the author clearly did not foresee and has no answers for.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 17, 2023
Excellent read!
What a powerful mix of emotions going on in this story! The best and worst of humanity. As a Christian I appreciated that there were faithful characters in this book, but it wasn't ramming it down our throats.
Would I rise to the occasion like Ethan did? I would like to think I would.
There were some violent things that happened, and actually necessary. I appreciated that there was very little cursing.
Highly recommended 👌
What a powerful mix of emotions going on in this story! The best and worst of humanity. As a Christian I appreciated that there were faithful characters in this book, but it wasn't ramming it down our throats.
Would I rise to the occasion like Ethan did? I would like to think I would.
There were some violent things that happened, and actually necessary. I appreciated that there was very little cursing.
Highly recommended 👌
February 5, 2023
God damn.
Every once in a while you read a book that draws you in, builds to a crescendo that, when done, leaves you thoroughly… I don’t know, drained maybe is the word? Like, you wipe your eyes, heave a sigh and say, “Now THAT was a great story!”
I’ve read most, if not all of G. Michael Hopf’s books. I can honestly say this one may be his best.
Read this book.
Every once in a while you read a book that draws you in, builds to a crescendo that, when done, leaves you thoroughly… I don’t know, drained maybe is the word? Like, you wipe your eyes, heave a sigh and say, “Now THAT was a great story!”
I’ve read most, if not all of G. Michael Hopf’s books. I can honestly say this one may be his best.
Read this book.
January 25, 2023
Short but emotional apocalyptic read
Believable characters, good story development. Some very emotional parts that were hard to read....very good book. Worth the short time commitment.
Believable characters, good story development. Some very emotional parts that were hard to read....very good book. Worth the short time commitment.
February 20, 2023
G.Michael Hoph
I really enjoyed this adventure, a good mix of characters and story line. I have read all of Mr. Hold book and this one did not disappoint.
I really enjoyed this adventure, a good mix of characters and story line. I have read all of Mr. Hold book and this one did not disappoint.
August 4, 2023
different … but enjoyable read
As end of the world goes ….this was an interesting take. Would like to read more from Michael Hopf. Well written
As end of the world goes ….this was an interesting take. Would like to read more from Michael Hopf. Well written
May 5, 2024
Cries of a Dying World
Author Hopf once again successfully captures his audience and carries them to TEOTWAWKI. Hope and love overcome hate and fear.
Author Hopf once again successfully captures his audience and carries them to TEOTWAWKI. Hope and love overcome hate and fear.
May 25, 2024
Author Hopf once again successfully captures his audience and carries them to TEOTWAWKI. Hope and love overcome hate and fear.
January 11, 2025
Just not that good of a story
November 22, 2025
What would you do?
That was a good book. Really made me question how I would go out in the end like that. At some points I felt like it was written by AI. The conversations felt a little repetitive.
That was a good book. Really made me question how I would go out in the end like that. At some points I felt like it was written by AI. The conversations felt a little repetitive.
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