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  • The Borrowed World

  • A Novel of Post-Apocalyptic Collapse, Volume 1
  • By: Franklin Horton
  • Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
  • Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (69 ratings)
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The Borrowed World

By: Franklin Horton
Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
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Summary

In a night of devastating terror, ISIS operatives have unleashed a coordinated attack on America's infrastructure. Life as we know it in America grinds to a halt as the electrical grid collapses, communication networks are damaged, critical bridges and dams are destroyed, and major fuel refineries go up in massive fiery clouds. When the government responds by immediately halting fuel sales to the public, Jim Powell finds himself in a terrifying predicament - trapped five hundred miles from home with a group of coworkers.

With thousands of trapped travelers and scarce law enforcement, the miles between Jim and his family become a brutal gauntlet where the rules of civilized society no longer apply. As Jim puts his years of preparation and planning to the test, he is forced to ask himself if he has what it takes to make it home. Does he have the strength - the brutality - required to meet this new world toe-to-toe?

©2015 Franklin Horton (P)2015 Franklin Horton

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awesome book

couldn't put it down. Great story great plot. loved the characters. don't kill them off! can't wait to start the next book.

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Good healthy SHTF fare.

So the first thing that struck me was the similarity to Going Home by A. American.
If you enjoyed that then this will float your boat too. It is a standard SHTF book with enough hook to keep you interested.
All in all I enjoyed it and will get the follow up books.

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Good listen

I enjoyed listening to this book. It was well written, down to earth and pacey.

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Great book

This is a must read for anyone who likes survivalist/ SHTF fiction.
buying book 2 now.

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Good narration and story

This really worked - it was a good intelligent post apocalyptic listen and kept my attention throughout. I really wanted to know what happened next The premise makes sense and could see it happening. The characters were really interesting and looking forward to the next in the series.

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Fantastic read

I loved this book, it was full of suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to start the next book. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

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one of my favourite books.

Really enjoyed this series. Great listen, in fact listened to it repeatedly. Though the story does seem to stretch in the later books.

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