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End of Days #1-7
End of Days : Books 1-7: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
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No lights. No power. No help.
During the coldest winter on record, an EMP attack wipes out the nation's power and cripples the country.
As the city spirals into lawless chaos, investigative journalist, twenty-six-year-old Cassandra Drews is forced onto the dangerous streets of Portland to begin the long walk to her parents' home in Oregon.
But hypothermia and starvation aren't the only dangers Cass and her rescue dog, Daisy, face on their perilous trek. Danger is stalking them, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Help comes in the form of troubled ex-marine Isaac Winters, who slips back into soldier mode with the city's collapse.
Now, the trio must work together in a fight for survival as they race to escape the city before violence, or the bitter wintry storm can claim them. Do they have what it takes to make it out alive? Or will they be crushed by the brutality of the unforgiving cold?
From Sam J Fires comes the rivetting End of Days series, a post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller featuring flawed, complex characters and adrenaline-fueled action adventure. Perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Kyla Stone, and Jack Hunt.
Books 1 to 7 of this enthralling post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller. If you enjoy tales of ordinary folk thrown into harrowing situations, you'll love the End of Days series!
Grab your copy now!
No lights. No power. No help.
During the coldest winter on record, an EMP attack wipes out the nation's power and cripples the country.
As the city spirals into lawless chaos, investigative journalist, twenty-six-year-old Cassandra Drews is forced onto the dangerous streets of Portland to begin the long walk to her parents' home in Oregon.
But hypothermia and starvation aren't the only dangers Cass and her rescue dog, Daisy, face on their perilous trek. Danger is stalking them, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Help comes in the form of troubled ex-marine Isaac Winters, who slips back into soldier mode with the city's collapse.
Now, the trio must work together in a fight for survival as they race to escape the city before violence, or the bitter wintry storm can claim them. Do they have what it takes to make it out alive? Or will they be crushed by the brutality of the unforgiving cold?
From Sam J Fires comes the rivetting End of Days series, a post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller featuring flawed, complex characters and adrenaline-fueled action adventure. Perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Kyla Stone, and Jack Hunt.
Books 1 to 7 of this enthralling post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller. If you enjoy tales of ordinary folk thrown into harrowing situations, you'll love the End of Days series!
Grab your copy now!
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Published December 15, 2022
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December 15, 2022
(Please note I am part of the arc team) I love post apocalypse books a lot so when I say this is good it’s good I love the characters and they’re development throughout the story as well as plot itself. Not only that but it comes in a lovely box set so no waiting for the next one instant access to what’s next all you have to do is swipe!
February 19, 2025
Entertaining quick read.
October 28, 2024
I really liked this story. At first I thought, what, humanity is freaking out after just 2 days of no electric? oh no. BUT, thinking of the scenario, ah, cars quitting, planes falling, maybe they would.
And with this, I got into the story and characters. I'm a Vet so was interested in how the Vet in the story would be written.
It is a believable story and believable characters. I was able to get into the story and Live it, in my mind. I like stories like that.
I definitely recommend this story.
And with this, I got into the story and characters. I'm a Vet so was interested in how the Vet in the story would be written.
It is a believable story and believable characters. I was able to get into the story and Live it, in my mind. I like stories like that.
I definitely recommend this story.
October 8, 2023
I can see why this is a young adult novel. The characters are inconsistent in behaviors. The situations are too fantastic. There is no sex. Also no way could this happen without someone figuring out the cause.
January 19, 2024
The plot line of this series has a lot of potential however the conflict is not written well. There a lot of big things that happened and then not resolved.
December 15, 2022
Grip of Fear : A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 1), my second read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read, continues seamlessly from the end of Surviving Chaos, with well-developed characters that I read in a single setting, 121-pages in length.
Grip of Darkness: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 2), my third read from author Sam J. Fires . We switch settings & primary characters going from Cass to her sister Charlie & Ruby.
Grip of Terror: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 3), my fourth read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read, 135-pages in length.
Grip of Death: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 5), my fifth read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read, 126-pages in length. Again we switch settings & primary characters going from Cass back to her sister Charlie & Ruby.
Grip of Madness: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 5), my sixth read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read, 124-pages in length.
Grip of Evil: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 6), my seventh read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read.
Grip of Honor: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 7), another well-written, entertaining read. “I received a free Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
Grip of Darkness: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 2), my third read from author Sam J. Fires . We switch settings & primary characters going from Cass to her sister Charlie & Ruby.
Grip of Terror: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 3), my fourth read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read, 135-pages in length.
Grip of Death: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 5), my fifth read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read, 126-pages in length. Again we switch settings & primary characters going from Cass back to her sister Charlie & Ruby.
Grip of Madness: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 5), my sixth read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read, 124-pages in length.
Grip of Evil: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 6), my seventh read from author Sam J. Fires . A well-written, entertaining read.
Grip of Honor: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (End of Days Book 7), another well-written, entertaining read. “I received a free Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
January 6, 2024
Couldn’t put it down!
I bought the series ebook and it was so good! It’s a fast read, but almost too fast because I didn’t want it to end either. I highly recommend this series and I can’t wait to move onto reading the prequel and the side series (After the End) next. The story completely drew me in and the characters were so likable. I also really appreciate that the content explains the violence that’s necessary to the plot without being gory. The romantic relationships that exist between characters are there, but they aren’t the focus and the content never becomes steamy. I found the levels of violence, sex, and language to be perfect for an adult audience without being offensive or excessively focused on any of those issues in place of having a plot that drives the narrative.
I bought the series ebook and it was so good! It’s a fast read, but almost too fast because I didn’t want it to end either. I highly recommend this series and I can’t wait to move onto reading the prequel and the side series (After the End) next. The story completely drew me in and the characters were so likable. I also really appreciate that the content explains the violence that’s necessary to the plot without being gory. The romantic relationships that exist between characters are there, but they aren’t the focus and the content never becomes steamy. I found the levels of violence, sex, and language to be perfect for an adult audience without being offensive or excessively focused on any of those issues in place of having a plot that drives the narrative.
January 30, 2024
I enjoyed this set of books and watching how people coped when technology failed and devastation and starvation stared them in the face. I can only hope that if such a situation did occur, that people wouldn’t fall apart as quickly as most of the ones depicted in this series. The series fell short in that the characters back stories were sparse and there could have been character development. I would have liked a bit more humour to enlighten the barbarity and savagery that developed. Each individual story in the set was more of a short story or novella than a full novel, as I stated, these could have been longer and with more development of character and background. Other than that an interesting take on the effects of dramatic change.
February 5, 2025
Evidentemente (por eso mi escritura), lo leí en castellano/Español. No puedo decir que no me haya gustado, son 7 libros en un solo tomo, que aun sin saberlo, serían cerca de las 1000 páginas, el tema, los personajes y demás están bastante bien , la traducción (supongo) es rara, frases que no concuerdan , fragmentos gramaticales que no están en su sitio…
Como digo siempre , si hubiera otro libro de este serie, (evidentemente lo tiene que haber, porque se quedan muchas cosas sin resolver), lo leería? En un principio la respuesta sería sí pero no lo tengo muy claro, no soy muy fan de este género.
Como digo siempre , si hubiera otro libro de este serie, (evidentemente lo tiene que haber, porque se quedan muchas cosas sin resolver), lo leería? En un principio la respuesta sería sí pero no lo tengo muy claro, no soy muy fan de este género.
February 13, 2025
DNF
The story was no thriller. Actually, it was more of a rather boring drama. A woman who felt strong and empowered in good times now shows her true colours being overly naive, distraught and looks for shelter with her parents whom she despised before. For additional - really preposterous-drama she gets stalked by her ex- even through snowstorms.
Criticism and comments
I found it odd that the story starts only after the black out as the author miseed the opportunity to set the scene and show the female protagonist in a better light.
The people behaved very odd. I found it hard to believe that so many people would stay in their unheated cars for several days..
The story was no thriller. Actually, it was more of a rather boring drama. A woman who felt strong and empowered in good times now shows her true colours being overly naive, distraught and looks for shelter with her parents whom she despised before. For additional - really preposterous-drama she gets stalked by her ex- even through snowstorms.
Criticism and comments
I found it odd that the story starts only after the black out as the author miseed the opportunity to set the scene and show the female protagonist in a better light.
The people behaved very odd. I found it hard to believe that so many people would stay in their unheated cars for several days..
February 5, 2023
Great series
The End of Days box set was my first exposure to Sam J Fires. I’m now a big fan. The series had wonderful characters that felt like, if they were real, I’d be close friends with them. The bad guys were exactly that, and I did not like them at all.
If you want to read a different kind of story about what could be an EMP, take a chance on this set of books. I’ve never lied to you before, and I’m not going to start now…read the books, you won’t be able to put them down!
The End of Days box set was my first exposure to Sam J Fires. I’m now a big fan. The series had wonderful characters that felt like, if they were real, I’d be close friends with them. The bad guys were exactly that, and I did not like them at all.
If you want to read a different kind of story about what could be an EMP, take a chance on this set of books. I’ve never lied to you before, and I’m not going to start now…read the books, you won’t be able to put them down!
September 27, 2025
I read End Of Days too the finish. It was a very good read, easy for anyone who has a minimum of 6 years of schooling can read it. No foul language, no sexual (illicit) content, which means it’s written for everyone to be able to enjoy it without being Offended by its content. Some people love Blood, Guts, Vulgar language and lots of sex but others don’t. I can read both but prefer all the Bad Language kept to a minimum. After all, it’s not like I’m looking for a Penthouse Forum or something.
The Writing is very good, easy to follow and to understand, and the narration is very good.
The Writing is very good, easy to follow and to understand, and the narration is very good.
December 17, 2022
I love this box set so much!!!!!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
December 18, 2022
Great, realistic and well written dystopian adventure. Love the series with all the twits and turns. It is quiet realistic. Hopefully there be follow ups in this universe and with the same characters.
It has great, realistic characters with all their faults and how they interact. It is well written and keeps you wanting to read the next page.
In the midst of trying to survive, antagonists cause havoc. Will our heroes come out in one peace?
It has great, realistic characters with all their faults and how they interact. It is well written and keeps you wanting to read the next page.
In the midst of trying to survive, antagonists cause havoc. Will our heroes come out in one peace?
January 27, 2024
This series was good, I've read better and I've read worse. I would have liked more depth in the storyline but it was an easy read.
I feel having that many half siblings was a bit much, should have stopped with Daniel.
The biggest subject I had a problem with, is that through out the entire series no one grasped the concept that it was an EMP, how clueless do they think people are to think it's something easily fixed when the power, cars, and phones don't work?
Overall it was worth the read.
I feel having that many half siblings was a bit much, should have stopped with Daniel.
The biggest subject I had a problem with, is that through out the entire series no one grasped the concept that it was an EMP, how clueless do they think people are to think it's something easily fixed when the power, cars, and phones don't work?
Overall it was worth the read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2023
Riveting
This is a new author for me. I’m always looking for character driven post apocalyptic stories. I was not disappointed. She kept me riveted throughout looking forward to what would happen next. I would highly recommend this book . I’ll give her a follow. Kudos. I read the finished 8 books series.
This is a new author for me. I’m always looking for character driven post apocalyptic stories. I was not disappointed. She kept me riveted throughout looking forward to what would happen next. I would highly recommend this book . I’ll give her a follow. Kudos. I read the finished 8 books series.
September 2, 2023
What a great book series all 7 of them, great story, suspense and characters
I really loved all 7 books and the prequel book as well. I couldn't put them down. Great story,great suspense and really great characters. I.look forward to reading more Sam Fires books and would highly recommend the full Box set series!
I really loved all 7 books and the prequel book as well. I couldn't put them down. Great story,great suspense and really great characters. I.look forward to reading more Sam Fires books and would highly recommend the full Box set series!
June 15, 2024
Could Not Stop Reading
This series was easy to read and follow. I had a hard time stopping my reading to do other things. I wanted to know what was happening next. I liked that what ever each character had going on with their life, the answer did not drag on for too long. This series was not overly gruesome with details which I myself liked.
This series was easy to read and follow. I had a hard time stopping my reading to do other things. I wanted to know what was happening next. I liked that what ever each character had going on with their life, the answer did not drag on for too long. This series was not overly gruesome with details which I myself liked.
June 27, 2024
It’s not the end
I like my journey through this set of books. The way these characters came together. Normal people taking on terrible situations. I would recommend this set of books to anyone that likes apocalyptic stories. I gave it this rating because I don’t think any stories are perfect. Even when you can’t put them down.
I like my journey through this set of books. The way these characters came together. Normal people taking on terrible situations. I would recommend this set of books to anyone that likes apocalyptic stories. I gave it this rating because I don’t think any stories are perfect. Even when you can’t put them down.
December 15, 2022
A great post apocalyptic box set written by a master of the genre. You get the complete series and can follow sisters Cass and Charlie through to the end of their stories. Great character and exciting plot with twists and turns throughout.
December 23, 2022
Full of action. Full of emotion
A very good story about the end of civilization and a town that managed to come back. The difference started with the outsiders, and encompassed the entire town.
A very good story about the end of civilization and a town that managed to come back. The difference started with the outsiders, and encompassed the entire town.
February 18, 2023
more woke crap
A post apocalyptic thriller and I’m still having woke crap shoved down my throat. I read to escape everything but apparently that’s no longer an option. Also the start of book one begins after the EMP. Very bad decision
A post apocalyptic thriller and I’m still having woke crap shoved down my throat. I read to escape everything but apparently that’s no longer an option. Also the start of book one begins after the EMP. Very bad decision
February 26, 2023
Good read
It was a good read. Not as in depth as some I've read but a good solid set of books. Good characters, solid premise and really good writing. I enjoyed the story and the interactions between some of the different groups of people. Would recommend.
It was a good read. Not as in depth as some I've read but a good solid set of books. Good characters, solid premise and really good writing. I enjoyed the story and the interactions between some of the different groups of people. Would recommend.
May 18, 2023
Holy Winter Batman!
Sam Fires writes with abandon. His characters evolve from strangers to people you want to have your back. The bad guys come out of nowhere and cause pain and panic. Looking forward to seeing what else comes from the fertile mind of Fires.
Sam Fires writes with abandon. His characters evolve from strangers to people you want to have your back. The bad guys come out of nowhere and cause pain and panic. Looking forward to seeing what else comes from the fertile mind of Fires.
February 28, 2024
Wattsy
Really enjoyed these books,could see this happening if it ever became true,the characters were too easy going at times but that's fiction will recommend these books to friends and family.
Really enjoyed these books,could see this happening if it ever became true,the characters were too easy going at times but that's fiction will recommend these books to friends and family.
July 19, 2024
This is an awesome series.
I know I like to be scared out of my wits (not really), but that could only be the reason why i would read Sam Fires book series one after the other. This one did not disappoint.
I know I like to be scared out of my wits (not really), but that could only be the reason why i would read Sam Fires book series one after the other. This one did not disappoint.
September 13, 2024
interesting
Very interesting and realistic. At the end of seven books, they still dont know there was an EMP or what an EMP is. Survival and just how quickly life changes with unknown
Very interesting and realistic. At the end of seven books, they still dont know there was an EMP or what an EMP is. Survival and just how quickly life changes with unknown
December 15, 2022
This is a great selection of seven exciting adventures from an EMP apocalyptic series! Great reads! Something to get your teeth into! I do recommend!
December 15, 2022
Excellent Post Apocalyptic series!!! This is an “edge of your seat” series!!!! Original, exciting, and with some shocking twists and turns!!! I highly recommend this box set!!!
December 16, 2022
Incredible series finally available in one set. Great story and characters. I was lucky enough to read these individually and they are truly mind blowing. Can't recommend these highly enough.
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