Dystopian World

What happens when the lights go out forever. The day the lights went out is remembered as Day Zero. It wasn't just the lights, it was the phones, the computers and just about everything else that made modern society what it was. Power Loss tells the story of eight individuals, by eight different authors, each trying to come to terms with the blackout and survive in a world that has changed forever.

With their shelter destroyed and their sense of security shattered, Vivian, Axl and the group set off in search of a safe place. But the group's morale is at an all-time low, and they now know it's not just the dead they have to fear. Weeks of wandering brings sickness, death and loss to the survivors, and Vivian soon finds herself losing hope of ever discovering a safe place to live. To make matters worse, two members of the group go missing, leaving the others to wonder not only what happened to them, but if they will ever see their friends alive again.

Suffering great losses, the small survivor community of Outpost still stands. Though now left with less than half their population, they are determined to find a way to continue under the leadership of Manning, the enigmatic newcomer to their community. Unfortunately, the mantle of leadership doesn't sit well on Manning's shoulders, nor does the way it was bestowed on him. Something is not right about "John Doe", the mysterious man who left with most of Outpost's people following him, and Manning is determined to find out what it is... A dystopian society set in a not-so-distant post-...

The trilogy comes to its final conclusion in Dead World Survivors have dwindled to almost nothing as the zombies spent the last year wiping out humanity. While many in the group hide out in the newfound underground bunker society, a select few have taken up the job of saving the world. They head to a laboratory in downtown Chicago rumored to be up and running and working on a vaccine for the zombie virus. Christine is sure Liam's journal holds the key to helping them create the saving cure. But life on the road in a zombie-ridden world has its own plans. When one of her own is turned it ...

For centuries the bloody hands of Dhoranka, a death hungry warlord with the power over earth, water, and fire, have terrorized mankind. Battling his savagery stood the Oranthium, an ancient secret order determined to crush the ugly face of evil. Finally, news breaks that Dhoranka has been killed, but under the most mysterious circumstances, as no body was ever recovered. Years later, with balance restored, a young boy emerges in the Oranthium with Dhoranka’s power. They decide to send him on his first mission to the World of Laughter. It is a test of power and virtue. Without power, evil ...

Evan Garrison is a former Army Ranger running a private security firm near Naples, Florida. Asked by friends to join a reunion cruise vacation, he was surprised when Zoe Wilder, a beautiful young medical resident volunteered to accompany him. Leaving his three partners and old friends behind to manage his company, Evan and Zoe embark, both wondering if the cruise would move their friendship toward romance. They were unaware that a massive conspiracy to remake the world was looming, as John Locke, a billionaire and self-proclaimed visionary and his followers prepared to unleash a deadly ...

Eight years ago, the world as we know it ended. Now, the last US government stronghold has sent a military recon team from Camp David to the bombed-out city of Seattle, but the mission turns deadly when a horde of horrifying mutant creatures are released onto the streets. Oliver Marcus and Trisha Pike, the only survivors of their nine-man team, are rescued by a group of scavengers led by their superhuman leader, River Kingston. Driven by the need to find her lost husband, River is drawn in by Mycroft, the invisible puppet master behind New Texas.

Previously published as Destiny Repeating Strange spheres appear in the sky all around the world. No one can explain what they are or where they're from. When people begin suffering from a mysterious illness panic ensues, and soon only a tiny faction of the earth's population remains. With nowhere to call home and no answers to be found, Daniel Brickman takes up residence in the White House and begins trying to rebuild society, but the spheres were only the beginning. "Daniel retreated upstairs to the President's private living room in the White House. The ornate furniture which seemed so ...

The frost may have thawed, but the fight for survival burns hotter than ever. In the second installment of the Afterlife series, Anna Mathers and Jamie Griffin are thrust into a fragile alliance between cryo-sleep survivors and the original settlers who braved the ice age without the safety of stasis. Tensions run high as mistrust lingers, resources dwindle, and secrets from the past threaten to shatter the uneasy peace. When an attack leaves both camps reeling, the survivors must unite to face a common enemy—or risk losing everything they’ve built. As alliances are tested and new ...

Reed Taylor has been chosen...and now she has to prove herself. Expulsion from Greybook was only the beginning. Reed is driven to change the Greybook way, the unjust laws, the abuses at the hands of those who are never punished. She may be chosen but she has doubts. Is she really their saviour? The world around her resists and she is left fighting for her life. How much blood will be shed before they listen? How much of it will be on her hands? If you love the Hunger Games and Divergent, then you will definately enjoy Black Phoenix Rising, Book 2 of The Alexis Chronicles - because who can ...

In fifty years, Myrra will be free. Until then, she's a contract worker. Ever since she was five, her life and labor have belonged to the highest bidder on her contract—butchers, laundries, and now the powerful, secretive Carlyles.

Deep within the darkest corners of distant worlds there are rumblings of an uprising. With the small secret gatherings growing in number, it seems once more evil has a reason to unite. There is a toxic energy in the air. Slowly the haunting whisper from this darkness is spreading, bringing with it a sense of fear and danger. The Oranthium must stand together and strike as one. However there is unrest at the Oranthium as a new arrival causes a divide within the group. Zachary needs to conquer his own demons and lead them. This is no time for weakness. Dhoranka is back.

When an EMP collapses society…rabid packs of ex-convicts and gangs ravage an off-grid Texas……turning Houston into hunting grounds. Double-crossed and incarcerated for armed robbery, Alex longs for a second chance. And revenge. Then the EMP downs the Texas grid, providing Alex an opportunity. Despite the buildings aflame, bullets flying, and absolute barbaric conditions, Alex seizes the chance to track down the traitor who crossed him and find Wendy—his daughter.

Master storyteller David Baldacci is back with Vega Jane, the heroine from his instant number-one global best-selling and award-winning fantasy series. Vega Jane discovered the truth about Wormwood. She made it through the Quag alive. She has come farther than anyone before her. But nothing can prepare her for the devastation that lies ahead. Global best-selling author David Baldacci hits hard and fast with Vega Jane and a world like nothing you've seen before.

"This is no time for ease and comfort. Its time to dare and endure."Through years of trials, tribulations, and struggles, Earth 2.0 has become the shining beacon of hope for all measure of beings; travelers, scientists, and refugees alike, as they travel the stars in search of adventure or a new home. For the most part, these visitors add to the collective growth of the original colonists, introducing cultural variations, customs, and values and a fresh perspective on life. The colonies expand, families are formed and exploration opens new doors. However, not all visitors simply come in ...

The Mists of Avalon Having mastered her skills as a healer and animal whisperer, Alana seeks guidance from Danu in order to help her locate her life-mate. Setting off for Glastonbury, England with her overly eager teenage shapeshifter companion, the hike to the top of the Tor turns into a mad dash to get away from a stalker… only to be pulled through an inter-dimensional doorway leading to a dystopian world filled with… alpha males! *Can be read as a stand-alone.

Two Epic Novels. Three Explosive Shorts. Unforgettable Universes. Prepare for a relentless onslaught of science fiction adventure in this must-have collection. Adventure across water covered planets and the dangerous void of space, follow heroes and rogues as they battle for survival, freedom, and the truth. This collection plunges you into: Underwater Worlds of Deceit: In Submerged, a racer framed for a crime uncovers a conspiracy that could shatter his aquatic world. Desperate Smuggler Run: The crew of the spaceship Sea Rover faces impossible odds in a heart-pounding fight for their lives...

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 ...

In this world, Daddy makes the rules. Kit is one of the last holdouts of a female-led resistance to New Bethel's utopian, patriarchal vision. She's tough. Maybe too tough. She's never known real laughter. She's never let herself cry. Senator Roman Daley intends to change that. Roman started the colony of Paternas to reform women like Kit and wants to set the example by training his own rebel as a marriage prospect. On Paternas, he plans to give her what she needs: the firm guidance of the daddy she never had and a second childhood childhood full of love and nurturing. For a rebel leader ...

2057 (15 years after The Takeover) “You saved us,” Lim said with the simple faith of the true believer. “Those on the outside just can’t see it yet.” The aliens known as the Phants have settled in and show no signs of leaving anytime soon—which is to say, never. Inside their protective domes, they are secure from the barbarians without. As the remaining humans scrabble for existence outside the dome walls, the occupiers live in pampered splendor. Lim 127, once Elena, has been altered by the Phants—chipped and conditioned—to make her safe. A young brain is a pliable brain. ...