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The Borrowed World

A Novel of Post-Apocalyptic Collapse, Volume 1

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The Borrowed World

By: Franklin Horton
Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
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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 Dystopian Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Fiction

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

one of my favourite books.

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

Good listen

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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.

Good healthy SHTF fare.

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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.

Fantastic read

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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.

awesome book

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