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Do you have what it takes to survive?

The EMP hits. The lights go out and silence roars. Society is on the brink of violent chaos. The only way to survive is to get out, away from the cities and into the wilderness.

Max is an office worker with some gear and a plan. He’s one of the first to realize the unspoken dangers. A few years ago, he inherited an old farmhouse. His plan is to get to it as fast as possible and bunker down. He thinks he’s ready, but he quickly discovers that there’s more to surviving than just having the right gear.

Mandy is a waitress with the day off work. What seems like a normal power outage quickly turns terrifying. Her peaceful town is no longer the home she once knew. She’s offered a way out, but can she put her trust in a perfect stranger?

Georgia is a single mother who just wants to keep her two teenage kids safe. She drives a pickup and loves hunting. She has skills that could keep her family alive, but is she ready to make life or death decisions in the blink of an eye?

Do Max, Mandy, and Georgia have what it takes to overcome the unexpected? After all, even the best-laid plans can come up short.

Getting Out is book 1 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.

How long would you last?

It’s been two weeks since the EMP. Getting out was just the beginning. Staying alive is proving harder than anyone could have imagined.

Max knows people will come from the cities. He knows they’ll be ready to fight, to do whatever it takes to ensure their own survival. Will he be able to lead the others in the defense of the farmhouse, even when he’s still recovering from his injuries?

Georgia is in charge of hunting. Each trip into the woods brings her closer to danger. It’s just a matter of time before she runs into people who will do anything to get her gun and her gear. How dangerous do things have to get before she stops trying to provide for her kids?

John is Max’s estranged brother. He’d always made fun of Max for worrying about being prepared. Now, he’s trapped in his upscale apartment with no gear and no food. He’s wishing he was more like his brother. Does he want to have what it takes to try to get out of the city?

Staying Alive is book 2 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.

What would you do to survive?

Weeks after the EMP, society is collapsing. Food is scarce and violence prevails. Surviving has never been harder.

Max’s group is heading west, trying to find a home away from the chaos. They’ll need more supplies for their trip, so they go scavenging in a seemingly-abandoned town. But is Albion really as safe as it seems?

Chad thought he had it together. He’d been pulling his own weight. But the stress is getting to him. Does he have the strength to resist a path back to his old habits? One wrong move and he could put everyone’s life in danger.

Holed up in the farmhouse, John and Cynthia try to figure out their next move. The militia is closing in. Each passing minute means more danger. But where else can they go?

Pushing On is book 3 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.

How much could you take?

Society continues to unravel. Supplies are low, and the survivors are more desperate than ever.

Max is on his own, without food or water. A day’s journey has turned into four days and four nights. If he can’t find the gas they desperately need, what will happen to his friends back at camp?

Georgia and Mandy wait for Max to return. Without food, they struggle daily. At any moment, the enemy could appear. Weakened by her injury, will Georgia be able to lead the defense of the camp? Will the others have enough strength to follow?

John and Cynthia are trying to track down Max. With Dale’s help, they’ve made it to the compound. But when they mention Max’s name, tensions quickly rise. Will they be able to get out of what they’ve gotten themselves into?

Surviving Chaos is book 4 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.

Who could you trust if society fell?

Winter is in full force. Freezing temperatures and heavy snow present new threats. But there’s more to surviving than just weathering the elements.

Out alone, James spots a man he recognizes from the compound. Does it mean they’re being hunted down? Or is it mere coincidence?

Max knows his group is a target. There are people who want them dead merely for revenge. Others want their radios, their guns, and their supplies. He thought they were hidden, but he should have known better.

John and Cynthia were hoping that Max’s group would give them the security they’ve been craving. Now, with certain danger approaching, do they make a final stand with their new group? Or do they strike out on their own through the treacherous conditions?

Fighting Rough is book 5 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.

How hard could you fight?

Max’s recent radio communications weigh heavily on him. He has to decide if he’s going to venture out from the camp into the outside world. Learning what’s happening outside the hunting grounds could prove invaluable. But a dangerous journey into the unknown could be his last.

Georgia has finally recovered from her injuries. She quickly takes charge. She knows it’s not long before the next fight. They need to do everything they can to get ready. But what if the next threat arrives too early?

Art doesn’t recognize the man he’s become. He’s a soldier on the wrong side of it all. He does what he’s told. But is there anything he won’t do? He knows the consequences for disobeying direct orders. Will his conscience catch up with him?

Defending Camp is book 6 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.

What would you do to get back home?

Max and Mandy are stranded miles from camp. Their vehicle has been burned, along with most of their gear. The road ahead means danger and the unknown.

Dan and Olivia are holed up in a suburban home. She’s gravely injured, and Dan waits anxiously for the soldiers to return. Will he alone be able to defend the house?

Georgia and the rest realize that Max and Mandy might not be returning. After the last attack, they know they have to step up their defenses. But will their efforts be enough to keep them alive?

Defending Camp is book 7 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.