Apocalyptic Fiction

Microbiologist Nora Medina knows something is wrong when she gets yanked off a Hawaiian beach and onto her ex-husband's government jet. Her marriage to Deacan Devlin McDougall had taught her plenty about adrenaline, and something more than their unfinished business that has brought the maddeningly sexy Scot back into her life.

When the undead plague first arrived, leading scientists thought it was an airborne variant of Rabies. By the time humanity figured out what they were dealing with, it was too late. The Zombies had already won. Two years later, humanity is all but a bittersweet memory in the ebb and flow of the universe. One man, fueled by vengeance, has found a way to survive them, if only for a little while longer. Haunted by the ones he had left behind, he stalks through rural America. Going town to town, searching for supplies and putting down any zombies who stand in his way. In a small town in ...

Brace yourself for the gripping sequel to the thrilling tale of survival and turmoil in the aftermath of the cataclysmic Broken Earth Event!Is humanity's fate sealed? Have we reached the end of our tenure on this planet? The Stone family and their friends survived the first 48 hours - barely, but planet-wide devastation and havoc continue, plunging the world into uncertainty and upheaval. Amidst this chaos, new alliances struggle to endure, with each of them doing all they can – and more – to persevere as the world falls into ruination. Embark on a thrilling journey through this tale of...

"The Twin Paradox is one of the best science thrillers to come along since Andy Weir's The Martian." — Chris Weitz, Screenwriter, Rogue One With ten years passing for every three minutes on a remote stretch of Texas coast, planes fall out of the sky, evolved species are on the hunt, and people die inside one of the most vicious ecosystems ever grown—all a result of the government’s efforts to slow down time. A lot can happen in ten years. That’s the point. Governments are always racing for supremacy, for scientific breakthroughs, for technological advantages—and these things take ...

After a lifetime of hunting down criminals, Ryan just wants to live out his days in peace and in the shadows of Tokyo to grieve the loss of his wife and son. But his old team - the Nameless, experts in extraction and recon - comes with an urgent request for help. The young daughter of one of his closest friends, a girl he once treated as his own, has been kidnapped.

Science Fiction Stories 4 by Various Authors is a spellbinding collection of science fiction short stories that transports readers to extraordinary realms, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and thrilling adventures in space. Discover the Extraordinary Experience the gripping "The Music Never Stopped" where Captain Thofas Stanton faces a stormy challenge on Yohnston Island. Uncover the enigma in "The Oldest Question" as scientists grapple with a profound mystery that could change the course of humanity. Navigate the futuristic society in "Refuse All Replacements" ...

In the radiation-blasted heart of the northwest, Ryan and his companions form a tenuous alliance with a society of women warriors in what may be the stunning culmination of their quest. After years of searching, they have found the gateway to the pre-dark cabal of the Illuminated Ones — and perhaps their one chance to reclaim the future from the jaws of madness. But to seize tomorrow, they must confront its deadly guardians: what is left of the constitutional Government of the United States of America.

Would you survive? Vince Walker and the remaining survivors from the town of Cloverdale, Indiana continue to come to terms with their new reality. Accepting the fact that the country has been thrust into nuclear war with an unknown enemy means they must forget their former lives and forge ahead. The affects of the EMP blasts have left the survivors with no utilities, and no communication with the world outside of their once sleepy little town. A power surge also resulted in widespread fires, destroying most buildings and homes, leaving few resources intact. The challenge of living is made ...

The best-selling Extinction Cycle series by Nicholas Sansbury Smith first introduced listeners to a world ravaged by an engineered virus that turned men into monsters. Humanity's only hope was not a cure, but another bioweapon. When deployed it killed 90 percent of the infected, but the remaining 10 percent transformed into even more terrifying creatures called Variants. Here's a collection of Extinction Cycle short stories that explore the human spirit and the fight for survival in the face of overwhelming odds from some of the leading voices in the post-apocalyptic genre.

Ridiculed by his peers and family, Garret Witmer fights to prove his theory to be true. Armed with a military background and skills to survive in the post-apocalyptic world, Garrett has no idea that what he’s about to face will be much more devastating than he anticipated. As tensions rise among people, disaster is not only imminent but inevitable. Will Garrett be able to convince his friends and family to trust his instincts and follow his lead before lives are lost? Can he keep his doubting family safe from harm? Find out in this action-packed post-apocalyptic thrill ride!

Water is commodified. The water train that serves the city increasingly at risk of sabotage. As news breaks that construction of a gigantic ice dock will displace more people than first thought, protestors take to the streets and the lives of several individuals begin to interlock. A nurse on the brink of an affair. A boy who follows a stray dog out of the city. A woman who lies dying. And her husband, a marksman: a man forged by his past and fearful of the future, who weighs in his hands the possibility of death against the possibility of life.

Simon Hunt is a masterful Mage when it comes to knives, solving puzzles, and women. But when a Mageri councilman asks for a personal favor, his skills are put to the test. He reluctantly accepts the impossible job of training a young Learner who is beyond anyone's help. She's beautiful, cunning, and disabled. If he succeeds he'll receive a hefty paycheck. But if he fails, more is at stake than merely his reputation.

An immune survivor could mean the end of the zombie apocalypse. If the man who couldn’t die can avoid death. Michael Christopher thought the ugly wound on his arm meant certain death. People who wrestle with the undead end up walking with them. If he had a gun, he would have ended his life. No more misery. The walking dead surround him, looking for retribution for their failed attack. Michael’s immunity won’t keep him from being shredded, and he wants to live. If only everyone else hadn’t died. Retribution is book two in the Operation Z series, written as a firsthand account of the ...

A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Novel The fight for survival isn’t over—it’s only just begun. Blake Sullivan and his makeshift family have reclaimed the compound, but victory comes at a cost. Supplies are dwindling, tensions are high, and the weight of leadership rests heavy on his shoulders. They may have won the battle, but the war for their future is far from over. As the group struggles to build a sustainable life, new challenges emerge. Reinforcing the compound, forging alliances with neighboring survivors, and securing enough food to make it through the coming seasons are only the ...

Stories of the Trader and his convoy of war wagons endure in the badlands of post-holocaust America. A dealer in Deathlands' most precious commodities - weapons and fuel - Trader takes note of a young Ryan Cawdor. Surrounded in myth and rumor, Trader sets into motion the beginnings of legend at a place called Virtue Lake...At Spearpoint, the ultimate redoubt housing a valuable cache of predark technology, two opposing wills clash. Levi Shabazz intends to carve his own empire out of the vast wastelands, but the Trader intends to thwart him and end his bloody siege of power.

Two hundred meters beneath Mars’s blood-red desert, Port Hope thrives on flawless routines: recycled air, mag-lev pulses, hydroponic glow, and the unshakable promise that “humanity’s best days lie ahead.” Until its architect—visionary billionaire Edward Moss—is found dead behind biometric steel. Veteran investigator Peter Dash lives by instinct; rookie partner Farah Ram lives by data. Together they have forty-eight hours to track a phantom through treason-proof servers, mag-plasma weapons, and the simmering propaganda that keeps the bunker united. Every lead tightens a noose ...

Survive the Impossible in 'The Long Way Home', the Electrifying Sequel to 'The Long Night' In the wake of a devastating cyber-attack followed by an electromagnetic pulse, the Winters' fight for survival intensifies in 'The Long Way Home'. As chaos consumes a technology-less nation, former military officer John Winter and his son, Jack, press on in their perilous 100-mile journey from Orlando to Harbour Island, Florida. Each step brings new dangers, from lawless lands to the desperate and ruthless, pushing their limits and testing their resolve. Their sole objective is to reunite with John's...

Kirill Klevanski presents book seven in the Dragon Heart series.

Efrem "Coleslaw" White is a video game tester and college student. He was on a tropical vacation with a diverse group of strangers, classmates, and friends when disaster struck. The next thing he knew, he was standing before a huge, floating man introducing himself as the god Dolos, and being given a second chance at life. There was a catch, though. There is always a catch.

In the year 2080, the Earth was a shadow of what it once was. The AGI Wars of the 2030s had devastated the planet. The Artificial General Intelligence that once showed promise to help mankind only enhanced its obsession for destruction. The fallout from the AGI Wars had a huge environmental impact, and Humanity was left in ruins, struggling to survive. Seeing an opportunity to assert their dominance, private corporations used their advanced technology to seize control. Joe Walker and his friends took it upon themselves to expose the truth and restore humanity's freedom. During a high-...