Driving Towards Disaster
The Story Thus Far
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Phil Williams
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By:
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Ron Foster
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Most people run from disasters, but for people like Jake it's your job to get to one as fast as you can. This time he is not so sure he wants to go. A major global pandemic is going on and a major hurricane has just hit the Gulf Coast. To make matters worse, the government is forcing the evacuees back to the storm stricken cities or placing them in isolation and quarantine. His chances of helping others or becoming a casualty himself have just taken a turn for the worse as the U.S. declares martial law for a storm ravaged coast.
Follow this short tale of bad government policy and impending apocalypse. A few simple bottles sitting in a window and a few silver coins. Can this be all that can be offered as a remedy to the virus that plagues mankind? Will the view of the back garden ever get back to the same? Or will it become a graveyard for memories? A post apocalyptic tale of what might be foretold for America's future, the economy and mankind.
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- Narrated by: Jim Frangione
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
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A supervolcanic eruption in Yellowstone Park sends lava and mud flowing toward populated areas, and clouds of ash drifting across the country. The fallout destroys crops and livestock, clogs machinery, and makes cities uninhabitable. Those who survive find themselves caught in an apocalyptic catastrophe in which humanity has no choice but to rise from the ashes and recreate the world.
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Jerky horrible narration.
- By Ann on 04-23-12
By: Harry Turtledove
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A Field of Red
- By: Greg Enslen
- Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
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Ex-cop Frank Harper doesn't want to get involved. Harper is visiting the small Ohio town of Cooper's Mill, trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter and a grandson he's never met. But he finds the town gripped in fear - two young girls have gone missing, taken in broad daylight from a busy street. And the police are coming up blank. But once Harper is drawn reluctantly into the investigation, he'll stop at nothing to find the girls. And he doesn't care who gets in the way.
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Good book based on complicated relationships
- By shelley on 06-13-15
By: Greg Enslen
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Axis of Evil
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
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For decades, American administrations have forced our military to be neutered in many respects - hampered by restrained rules of engagement, passed in strength by Russia and China, and tested by rogue nations like North Korea and Iran. As a result, nuclear Armageddon hangs over us like a mighty sword. Military analysts agree that the United States can't start World War III. Why? We might lose. Sabers are rattling, and the war of words escalate between America and her enemies....
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An Introduction To Your Next Favorite Series
- By Brian on 02-25-18
By: Bobby Akart
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- Sue
- 12-29-17
Good information, but lots of lousy attitudes
Stopped listening with 56 minutes to go, will explain below.
Things I liked...nice that more than 1 disaster occurring in the story. Too many end of world as we know it scenarios deal with only 1 disaster, this book has pandemic, possible civil war, financial collapse, hurricane with tornadoes. When the end comes, it will likely be caused by more than one event.
Another like: A pandemic is made worse when there is a need to go to public shelter to escape storm.
Good advice such as having 2 months supply of food so you can remain in your home during a pandemic.
What I hated...confederate leanings, apparently the author is still trying to fight the civil war...the emphasis on drinking booze...I drink wine, beer, and cocktails, but that is more a weekly event rather than a daily or hourly event and not a requirement for happiness or survival as the story seems to make out. The disrespect for older women - calling them names such as witches, brunhildes, etc. only for their doing their jobs capably. Typical arrogant male. Stopped listening at that point.
I had planned on getting the sequel, but will not now. I like prepper knowledge incorporated into a story, but not the poisonous attitudes.
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- AL Genaro
- 09-12-17
I wanted more... but it was a nice read
Would you consider the audio edition of Driving Towards Disaster to be better than the print version?
no idea
Would you recommend Driving Towards Disaster to your friends? Why or why not?
sure. it is nice road trip material (especially now)
What three words best describe Phil Williams’s performance?
okay typical cute
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
not necessarily... it mostly made me think about my friends and family and the ways the government discriminates against and preys on them... but yeah, i enjoyed human natures coming thru (the way he was helped despite great reason not to trust or the way his job/existence was made difficult by jerks)
Any additional comments?
I wanted more from it. Ended in a weird place for me... felt rushed to finish...
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- Scifi Fan
- 02-14-14
A Prepper Emergency managers nightmare
What did you love best about Driving Towards Disaster?
The evolving nature of the disaster and the unforeseen solutions.
What did you like best about this story?
The upbeat humor the hero keeps in the face of adversity. The main character is quick with a joke and seems to just enjoy life no matter what.
Have you listened to any of Phil Williams’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have listened to several of Phil`s narrations and this one is right up there with his best works. I enjoy his narrative style he applies to stories.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
nothing spreads like chaos.
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