Downward Cycle: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (Catalyst Book 1)


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The electrical grid is dead. The dark ages are upon us.

In the aftermath of a devastating coronal mass ejection, the world is left crippled with no power and a collapsing society. Lone wolf and seasoned soldier Scott Montgomery finds himself as one of the few remaining survivors, searching for a way to carve out an existence in this post-apocalyptic nightmare.

But survival is no easy task. Faced with murderous militia groups, a fast-approaching plague, and mass violence which threatens to send them back to the dark ages, he soon realizes it will take all of his battle-hardened skills and cunning to keep himself alive.

Dive into this gripping collection of four exhilarating post-apocalyptic military thrillers. The harrowing stories of these valiant survivors will keep you clinging to the edge of your seat, a testament to the courage and resilience that lies at the heart of us all. Set in the equally treacherous and idyllic landscape of the gulf coast, these survivors will need to fight both man and nature if they want to stay alive…

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Downward Cycle

Here in the early days of the collapse, power, Internet, and communication networks eventually go down…a deadly pathogen escapes overseas. With the United States and much of the world is crippled, opportunist and evil begin to rise up to fill the void. This gritty, edge-of-your-seat post-apocalyptic adventure chronicles the harrowing journey of ordinary people trapped in an encroaching dark age. The apocalypse meets the one man who just won’t give up in an epic struggle for control over the very future of the country and us as a species.

Kingdoms of Sorrow

A murderous army, an unspeakable plague, and an approaching hurricane/ Cities, nations, and governments lie in ruins and billions have perished. In the wake of a global apocalypse, survival has become a way of life in a world that increasingly seems intent on wiping them all out. One man and his newfound friends will risk it all to save his community. Now with the help of new and uncertain alliances they must face a new threat none of them saw coming. The ‘Messengers’ are like a biblical plague, destroying everything—and everyone—in their path.

American Exodus

Steven Porter had a mostly charmed life, one that most people would envy, that is, until it all vanished. He was far from home on the day the world changed forever. Millions of people are fleeing the cities trying to find safety. Steve finds himself as one of those lost souls wandering the highways. Each step forward is fraught with peril. What will he find if he even makes it back home? To survive the dangerous journey he must battle hunger, thirst, and the relentless attacks by others as well as brutal response by our government that raises more questions than answers. Normal is a fading memory, survival is all that matters. His challenge is simple, adapt or die.

Ghost Country

What remains of the country’s leaders are hiding a secret; something that threatens not just the U.S. but the entire world. The Gulf Coast town of Harris Springs, Mississippi has suffered from gang attacks, famine, hurricanes and battled a crusading army of religious zealots. Now, they face their greatest challenge. Outsmarting a tyrannical President and escaping an approaching pandemic. The few remaining military leaders are beginning to come to grips with the facts of America being ripped apart at the seams. They must act quickly to give the remaining population any chance for survival. As the nation falls apart in the aftermath of civil war, the survivors must decide how far they will go to save the ones they love

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Sci-Fi Thriller Author JK Franks

JK Franks is the popular author of numerous post-apocalyptic and technothriller novels. He is an admitted tech geek, science nerd, cyclist, and storyteller, JK Franks’ world was formed by a childhood growing up during the Space Age when he developed a love for books. He became an avid student of history and science, and a regular reader of everything from reference books to dusty old biographies. Once he discovered science fiction he never looked back. His work is mostly near-future thrillers, characterized by meticulous research, hard science and a gritty, seldom-matched realism. “I hate stupid characters,” states Franks. “Or even worse, smart characters, acting stupid.” All of his work combines his passion for Hard Science Fiction, well-crafted characters and superb storytelling.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01K0ZZGVM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Leaf Books; 3rd edition (August 8, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1066 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages