Family Disaster

Mae Townsend has always dreamed of connecting with her estranged Black family in the South. She grew up picturing relatives who looked like her, crowded dinner tables, bustling kitchens. And, of course, the Townsend family barbecue, the tradition that kept her late father flying to North Carolina year after year, despite the mysterious rift that always required her to stay behind.

Five short stories that give glimpses into the lives of Griffin, Jorie, and the other characters from Second Nature.

To contain secrets, American and Soviet leaders created plutopias - communities of nuclear families living in highly subsidized, limited-access atomic cities. Fully employed and medically monitored, the residents of Richland and Ozersk enjoyed all the pleasures of consumer society while nearby, migrants, prisoners, and soldiers were banned from plutopia - they lived in temporary "staging grounds" and often performed the most dangerous work at the plant.

★★★★★ "The most engaging post apocalyptic/dystopian thriller I've ever read!" ★★★★★ "Holy Cow!" No Power. No Telephone. No internet. No T.V. No Transport. Nothing. What will you do when the world as we know it stops? For Kate Wolfe, the answer is simple - whatever it takes to protect her family. For Bob Jackson and his militia, it's the day they've been planning for. The day they take control. When the two collide, as the city of Boise falls to ruin, nobody can predict how things will end. ★★★★★ "I put Murray in the same class as Brad Thor, James Rollins, David...

Navigating through one storm builds courage for the next. Spencer and his faithful labrador retriever, Finn, continue their quest to reach his girlfriend, Kate, in Stuart, Florida, before she becomes another casualty of the chaos caused by the EMPs that have crippled the eastern seaboard and possibly the country. Leaving Marathon, Florida, in lawless turmoil behind them, Spencer, and his newly minted crew, consisting of Rob, Natalie, and their daughter Maya, soon realize the open ocean is no safe haven. With the potential for danger lurking behind every wave and conditions rivaling those ...

From a relatively normal American life to a survival situation in moments, this story follows the Drummond family as they learn to adapt to a now, very different community...and world. Beginning on a bitter cold January night, the story begins with a series of earthquakes tearing through the Pacific Northwest....and in the following days the family--and the nation--face challenges from unexpected sources....

Sometimes the only way out of the storm is directly through it. Spencer and his loyal dog, Finn, along with their crew—Rob, Natalie, and young daughter, Maya having barely survived the treacherous seas, discover that the dangers they left behind on the open ocean are nothing compared to what lies ahead. As they reach their destination in Stuart, Florida they find a ravaged coastline, and the remnants of civilization descended into anarchy. With the safety of Spencer's girlfriend, Kate, still uncertain, his resolve and training are tested more than ever. The crew must navigate through a ...

Very pregnant and not quite married, Jenny Harris doesn’t mind that she and her live-in fiancé, Dean, accidentally started their family a little earlier than planned. But Dean is acting distant, and the night he runs out for cigarettes and doesn’t come back, he demotes himself from future husband to sperm donor. And the very next day, Jenny goes into labor.

A historical fiction book set in Hanover, Nebraska during the late 19th century. Discover the extraordinary saga of the Anders family as they navigate the unforgiving landscape of the Nebraska prairie. In a tale that intertwines childhood innocence, community bonds, and the relentless struggle for survival, Pioneer Life Nebraska invites you into a world where hope flickers stubbornly against the harshness of reality. Through the eyes of young Sofia Anders, this novel captures the essence of resilience in the face of despair and the enduring spirit of a pioneering spirit. The story begins on...

Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison still finds it hard to believe that she's a real live princess of Genovia. Not only does she get to live in an actual palace with her newly discovered family and two fabulous poodles (who all love her and think that she's anything but ordinary!), but she also gets her very own pony!

ARE YOU PREPARED? Hurricanes, winter storms, earthquakes, house fires – what would you do if you were caught up in any one of these? How would you protect your loving family and valuable home? Amazon bestselling Author Judith Turnbridge tells you exactly how with these and other emergency situations in her new book How to Survive a Disaster: Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Family. Here’s how this book can help you… Many newcomers to disaster ‘prepping’ are put off before they even begin because of the overwhelming amount of information out there. With Judith’s new book ...

Prepare for any emergency with The Complete Baofeng Radio Bible, the most comprehensive and detailed guide designed for preppers, guerillas, and off-grid enthusiasts. This book takes you beyond basic communication, diving deep into tactical Baofeng radio operations, so you can protect your family and thrive in any crisis. Whether you’re new to radio communication or a seasoned pro, this book equips you with the knowledge to use your Baofeng radio like an expert.

READY TO ROLL: Disaster Readiness for Regular People What would you do if the power went out for a week? If grocery store shelves emptied overnight? If you had 15 minutes to evacuate your home?** Disasters don't just happen to other people. They happen to regular people like you and me. From the author who's lived 8 years in a minivan comes the straightforward disaster guide that cuts through the confusion and fear. No bunkers. No conspiracy theories. No massive budgets. Just practical, down-to-earth advice that works for real families in real emergencies. Why is this book different? ...

Brian’s wife, Lily, disappeared from his life without a trace six years, eleven months, one week, and two days ago, but Brian never lost hope. Since her disappearance their once beloved English pub—and Brian’s livelihood—has been crumbling piece by piece. As the anniversary of her absence approaches, Brian desperately needs a sign. One doom-scroll on his business’s reviews later, he finds it: an active TripAdvisor account for PinkMoonLily1972 that he knows in his heart is his Lily.

Ida B. Applewood is a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and a family like no other, and her story will resonate long after this audiobook has ended. How does Ida B. cope when outside forces, life, really, attempt to derail her and her family and her future? She enters her Black Period, and it is not pretty.

A historical adventure book set on a small, isolated island during the early nineteenth century."Pacific Shipwreck" is a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and resilience set against the backdrop of a mysterious, uninhabited island. Packed with thrilling adventures, high-sea battles, and life-altering decisions, the book offers readers a riveting emotional journey.The story revolves around the harrowing experiences of the passengers and crew of the ship "Pacific," namely Captain Peterson, the second mate Ready, and the tight-knit Hendrickson family, who intend to make a new beginning in...

The Lockwood brothers are supposed to be able to survive anything. Their dad, a hardcore believer in self-reliance, has stockpiled enough food and water at their isolated Nevada home to last for months. But when they are robbed of all their supplies during a massive blackout while their dad is out of town, John and Stew must walk 96 miles in the stark desert sun to get help. Along the way, they’re forced to question their dad’s insistence on self-reliance and ask just what it is that we owe to our neighbors, our kin, and to ourselves.

Claire is only seven years old when her college-age sister, Alison, disappears on the last night of their family vacation at a resort on the Caribbean island of Saint X. Several days later, Alison’s body is found in a remote spot on a nearby cay, and two local men - employees at the resort - are arrested. But the evidence is slim, the timeline against it, and the men are soon released. The story turns into national tabloid news, a lurid mystery that will go unsolved. For Claire and her parents, there is only the return home to broken lives.

The greatest fear in pregnancy is that something will go wrong.First part of a hugely popular series (over 100,000 copies sold) We put our faith in the professionals, but they are not beyond making tragic and major errors of judgement. Dive into this gripping tale inspired by true events where two lives collide in a dramatic twist of fate due to an unimaginable medical error. The thalidomide scandal of the 1950s/1960s. All her life, Rona has yearned for motherhood, but it has been denied to her. She tries not to obsess about her misfortune––but it's difficult keeping her emotions in ...

August 1918. Everybody likes twelve-year-old Josie Winslow. While she helps in the family drug store and plans for the first day of school, her pharmacist father is puzzled by newspaper articles about influenza arriving in New York on ships from Europe. It is still summer. Flu is a winter disease. Billy Detwiler has been kicked out of prep school. No one, not even Billy, is happy he will be in Josie’s school let alone her eighth-grade class. He is a bully of the first order and is looking for his next victim. He calls Josie “Pharmacy Girl,” but it is no compliment. By mid-October, ...