
Crumbling World
Surviving the End, Book 1
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
3 months free
Buy for $19.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Chris Monteiro
-
By:
-
Grace Hamilton
Family comes first, and he’ll do whatever it takes to protect his from the looming storm.
Even before becoming a husband and father, safety had been Shane McDonald’s priority for most of his 45 years. As a nuclear engineer, it’s his responsibility to keep the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant functioning at optimum levels to avoid what protesters fear most: a meltdown.
But when a coronal mass ejection from the sun wipes out power across the globe, stopping a nuclear chain reaction is no longer his primary concern. Now, Shane must trek across hundreds of miles to ensure the safety of his loved ones in a world rapidly disintegrating into lawlessness. Yet, with few functioning automobiles and a blind teenage daughter to protect, it’ll require careful planning to reach his prepper mother-in-law’s and reunite with his family.
His wife has her hands full, as well. When her brother’s chemo drip suddenly stops working and her son gets stuck in the hospital elevator, all Jodi McDonald wants is the security of her husband’s steady presence. But with a weakened brother and inexperienced son to look after, Jodi must remain strong amid the chaos and help guide them to her mother’s.
However, even the best laid plans go awry as the miles stretch out between them. Supply thefts run rampant. Those who have necessities prey on those who don’t. Minds broken by hardship kill on sight. But the fatal mistake comes when thugs threaten the McDonald’s little girl.
Shane must find the strength to do the unthinkable...or watch his family suffer the consequences.
Warning: This novel contains violence, profanity, substance abuse, and scenes with referenced sexual violence.
©2019 Relay Publishing (P)2020 Relay PublishingListeners also enjoyed...




















People who viewed this also viewed...


















A good opening book to the series
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Listener received this title free
Good start
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Other than that nonsense, it was an ok book and I'm continuing the series regardless just to see if they smarten the Fu(k up.
uuuugh
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
A stellar performance by Chris Monteiro. He portrayed the nuances of the characters flawlessly while capturing the emotions and intensities in the scenes. This was an utterly charming story with quality writing and narration, one I strongly recommend. I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook, and my unbiased review is voluntarily given.
Amazing!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Listener received this title free
Crumbling World
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Great Start
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Listener received this title free
Although there is an interesting mix of characters, including a blind girl and a man in chemotherapy, it is not a character-driven story. I only got a vague sense of the relationships and backgrounds of the characters. Instead, its focus is on the action. It’s the kind of book one can listen to while doing housework or running errands, as it doesn’t require focused concentration. If you’re looking for deep and thought-provoking literature, this is not the book for you. But if you want a fun, fast-moving, end-of-the-world adventure, you will enjoy Crumbling World.
Chris Monteiro did a fantastic job with the various character voices. Male narrators often struggle to voice female characters without sounding whiny or too masculine, but he was able to handle all of them in a way that made me forget I was listening to a narrator at all, much less a man.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I know some people are skeptical of such reviews, but I rely on reviews myself too much to be dishonest. I have over 1000 books in my library, so I take reviews seriously. I can also tell you that I liked the book enough to spend my own credit on Book 2 in the series. I look forward to finding out what happens next.
Fast paced and entertaining EOTWAWKI
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Listener received this title free
I am a huge post-apocalyptic story fan. This book is the first I've read that uses a CME as the cause of the power outage, which presents its own unique effects. The author has written a believable tale of how this family attempts to reunite after being spread out over hundreds of miles. On their journeys, they encounter the quick devolution of society and find themselves in harm's way. There is plenty of action and suspense to be enjoyed. It has emotional moments that show character development. There are also some plot twists that I didn't see coming. Ms. Hamilton is quickly becoming a must-read author for me.
While it didn't spoil my enjoyment of the book, it does end on a cliffhanger. This is a pet peeve of mine, so I mention it when I come across it.
I have not listened to a book by narrator Chris Monteiro before. His performance has nice emotional depth. I thought his interpretations were great, especially given such an age range among the characters.
This audiobook was provided at my request as a free review copy. This posting is my voluntary opinion.
Highly recommended.
Post-Apocalyptic Family Story
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Listener received this title free
She’s done it again! 5+ star!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Listener received this title free
Surprisingly good!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.