I remember finding an old Edgar Rice Burroughs book on my grandfather’s bookshelf when I was nine years old. I opened the pages and started to read. From that moment, I was hooked on anything that had to do with fictional worlds. Books became my passion, gobbling them up by the hundreds. Also, attending a private Catholic elementary school, I constantly heard the tales of Revelations and the End Times. These two reasons instilled in me a passion for post-apocalyptic books and led me to write in the same genre. I hope you enjoy these books on the list as much as I have!
I wrote...
I call him HIM
By
Scott W. Kimak
What is my book about?
Reeling from the loss of his family, a lone warrior embarks across a post-apocalyptic wasteland on a quest for revenge. But his need for vengeance has consumed his soul and there is only one person who can save him from the call to darkness --- a young girl with a mystical power. In a desperate battle of good vs. evil, can the duo defeat the ultimate darkness? Or will they both be doomed?
Bestselling author Scott W Kimak takes the classic theme of good and evil and gives it a modern twist in this action-packed tale of the importance of keeping hope in the bleakest of circumstances.
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The Books I Picked & Why
The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger
By
Stephen King
Why this book?
Thrust Clint Eastwood from the old Spaghetti Westerns into a post-apocalyptic world and you have King’s thrilling masterpiece. I love this series and think it’s one of Stephen King’s best, but unfortunately, I’ve seen some negative reviews. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I wonder if the people that put the story down are impatient. Yes, the story starts out a little slow, but if you stick with it, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with it. Patience is a virtue.
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Edge of Collapse: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
By
Kyla Stone
Why this book?
What a page-turner! I felt like I was on a roller coaster hanging on for dear life. I'm pretty sure I read the majority of this book with my mouth hanging open. I absolutely love the characters and immediately fell in love with their plight. The first book to a fantastic series!!!
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Hawk
By
James Patterson
Why this book?
The new version of Maximum Ride is fantastic!! I ate this book up in one weekend. I haven't read like this since I read the Maximum Ride series. I think there were some parallels drawn from real life into the book. With everything over the last few years, a lot of things seem hopeless and lost, just like in Hawk. I can’t wait for the next book!
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Nuclear Winter First Strike: Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
By
Bobby Akart
Why this book?
Another amazing post-apocalyptic series!!! I’m a huge Tom Clancy fan and I could see many similarities between these two great authors. This story is so close to reality you hold your breath waiting for the bombs to strike. The world faces a future that will take decades to recover from and you feel like your right in the midst of the action.
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Seeking Safety: A Post Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (Gateway to Chaos Book One)
By
T.L. Payne
Why this book?
Not as popular as some of the above-named authors but still an incredible storyteller. The characters in this book fight for survival against roaming gangs and a bitter winter storm. Great dialogue and intriguing character development make you think you’re facing the same dangers and gasping for breath. The first book of a thrilling series!!!
