When the world goes dark, survival becomes a whisper away from death.
Marlowe never wanted to spend her week locked in a courthouse serving jury duty. But on the second day, a catastrophic EMP strikes, shutting down power, communication, and society as she knows it. Trapped in a city unraveling into chaos, Marlowe’s only ally is Cristian, a hardened sheriff’s deputy with a past as fractured as the streets they now walk.
Cristian has one goal: get Marlowe to safety and find a way to survive in a world stripped bare. But as fires rage, violent gangs emerge, and desperation becomes the only currency, the pair face dangers far worse than the loss of technology. When Marlowe is injured, her already fragile trust is put to the ultimate test.
To make matters worse, Marlowe isn’t just trying to survive – she’s on a race against time to reach her mother, who’s battling cancer hundreds of miles away. Every step forward feels like a whisper in the dark, and every wrong turn could mean no one is left to hear her scream.
Whispers in the Dark is a heart-pounding, post-apocalyptic story about survival, sacrifice, and the fragile humanity we cling to when the lights go out.
Originally from Northern California, my journey has taken me from the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, Nevada, to the more serene pace of life in Oregon. Amidst the slower rhythm, I’ve discovered a passion for writing that transports me into different worlds
Beyond the written word, I find joy in the simplicity of hiking, indulging in a good book, exploring new destinations (with a particular fondness for cruises), and cherishing quality moments with my family.
While it may sound cliché to admit I harbored dreams of becoming a writer since childhood, the twist lies in my current fascination with apocalyptic scenarios and the unraveling of societal norms. When I embarked on the journey of crafting a full-length novel, my initial attempt delved into the realm of romance, but it didn’t quite capture my creative essence. It wasn’t until the birth of the Duncan Family that I discovered characters and narratives I could truly immerse myself in.
Developing a profound emotional connection with my characters has become both a strength and a challenge; it’s hard to let anyone face demise. Yet, the paradox arises when crafting tales involving zombies – how can one depict the apocalypse without confronting the inevitability of loss?
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So, I started this book and read it with out putting it down. This genre of apocalyptic, end-of-the-world type of story line is my favorite. I was not disappointed. Each story had its own unique version of terrifying and almost believable threads of the world ending. By the time you finish the first book about electromagnetic waves and people turning into brainless killing machines you won’t want to stop. Each story was intricate and detailed with great characters and world building. Each story draws you in and it gets better and better. I would recommend this to anyone. It will not disappoint.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Savannah Schwarzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSavannah Schwarz2022-09-22 12:58:542022-09-23 09:47:43Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Savanah Schwarz
This is a collection of short stories dealing with different kinds of apocalyptic events and the unlikely heroes who come to the fore and aid those who cannot aid themselves.
Altered Resonance deals with an electromagnetic pulse which causes behaviour change and the way people think, where unlikely individuals band together to try and find a way to stave off the effects of this new life, but can they do it and survive the madness around them?
Adam 2.0 is all about advanced technology and the havoc it can wreak if programmed incorrectly and paired with dangerous expertise, but can it be stopped?
Against All Odds tells of what happens when one young woman finds herself in a dangerous situation and a family friend has to overcome dangerous adversities to help her, but will he make it in time to save her?
American Ruins deals with a plague which rages across the world, causing grief and devastation in it’s wake, but what happens in a world where you are the only one to survive it?
Early Retirement is the story of one man and his unlikely companion battling the apocalypse to find loved one and the trials which lie between them, but can they make it there alive?
Absolute Terror deals with a small town where nothing really happens until the power goes out and one person decides to take the law into their own hands, but can the one officer of the law still there keep the town on the straight and narrow?
The Bad Guy is a story of a guy who wants to be good, but keeps finding themselves in situations where the decisions he needs to make make him more of a bad guy, but when he finds a group of similar individuals, can they band together to escape their confinement?
Looming Mayhem is a story of collaboration even when there are people at odds with each other in a small community as it works together to survive in a world lacking in technology, but can they all use their skills to survive, or will nature keep them on their toes?
This We’ll Defend is the story of one young man trying to use his skills to get his family to safety when the electronics are taken out across the country, but can he get them all somewhere safe before the more disreputable members of society try and stop them?
Title Needed is about one man and his need for a mission, he had been discarded before and left alone, but since the event happened, he had a new mission, but when he is waylaid along the way, he has to rescue the one person who never left his side, but will he be able to get there in time?
Zero Hour is a tale of survival when technology stops working and your smarts and skills are the only things you can rely on in order to seek out loved ones, but is it possible where danger surrounds you in the middle of an unforgiving sea?
Beyond The Walls looks at life generations after an apocalypse and how lies and corruption can change lives for the worse, but can one girl make challenge that and change it back?
Cataclysm: New Hope is set in a world where silence is survival and any movement or sound can get you killed, but can one girl use her silence to save the rest of humanity when she struggles to keep the small amount of people she comes into contact with alive?
When Tomorrow Comes is all about the risk space debris holds and what would happen if it all fell to Earth, will anyone be able to survive the onslaught, never mind the aftermath?
In No Plans To Be A Hero, a man has to make a decision whether to risk his life to save a group of others, but what will he decide and what will happen afterwards?
In Babysitter Of The Apocalypse one man has to take charge of two young kids, get them to safety I’m Canada, all while avoiding the zombies created by a virus, but with no previous experience with kids, will he manage to keep them all alive?
Solar Fire is a story of a solar flare, the destruction it causes and the aftermath as a group of survivors try and figure out what to do to survive and try and find others, but will they be able to survive in this ravaged landscape, or will their skills come to nothing in the end?
The Old Friend is a zombie apocalypse with a bit of a twist, where the protagonist is not what you expect as the game of survival is played out, but will the zombies or the non-infected win?
Finally, in It’s The End Of The World, scientists create something in the hope of helping humanity, but will it, or will it be the end of the world as they know it?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-09-22 05:37:032022-09-23 09:45:50Fractured World: Courage In The Apocalypse Collection by DJ Cooper – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
First off, this book is a collection of multiple short stories and it is a massive book! We’re talking Stephen king sized massive, Lord of the Rings massive! The stories cover many different aspects of possible apocalyptic world. Zombies, virus outbreaks, solar flares, EMPs and even mosquitoes! Some stories are complete stand alone and some are prequels or sequels with characters we are familiar with from previous stories. It’s a great collection and definitely not what I was expecting! Happy reading!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mary E Espinozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMary E Espinoza2022-09-21 04:47:192022-09-22 09:26:09Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Mary Espinoza
This is an absolute read for dystopian lovers! I have a spot for dystopian stories with characters that show us what humans can endure birth good and bad. This collection doesn’t disappoint. I was hooked from the first story and couldn’t put the book down! Each segment gives you different scenarios that could potentially be the downfall of modern society. I’m hooked!
Reviewed by @bilberrysweet Brandy Vaughn, September 2022
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This is a collection of 19 apocalyptic and dystopian stories brought together to support veterans and first responders. The different zombie apocalyptic spins, survivor scenarios, and writing styles each author used were intriguing and kept me reading.
There were so many great stories in this 800 page anthology that it’s hard to pick just one favorite. My top choices are Babysitter of the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin and Cataclysms New Hope by L. Douglas Hogan. Both of these stories have an unexpected hero/ heroine who takes care of others and grows themselves along the way. You really get to see this in Babysitter of the Apocalypse as the main character is suddenly thrust into a caregiver position of two small children, when they had always steered clear of children and had never even been able to keep a pet. I love the way these stories show how they overcome obstacles and persevere as they face most things that are sprung on them head on. These stories are nonstop actop and make you wonder if you could survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Do yourself a favor and pick up this great anthology that supports an amazing cause!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Donyahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDonya2022-09-20 22:27:332022-09-22 09:21:24Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Donya Pedigo
I am a sucker for dystopian fiction. I am also slightly obsessed with zombie fiction.. So you know I picked this book up immediately. I tend to rate these books with more critique than other novels because I read them so often. I do have to say that I was not disappointed by one of these authors. To top it all off, the proceeds are going to a fantastic charity. The only disappointment I had was that the stories were so short and left me wanting to read so much more. I could not knock a star off for that. How can you take a star for the stories being so awesome?
The bright side to the stories being shorter than normal is that you fly through this book in no time. If you are looking for a good, easy, semi-short read, this book is for you. The authors will not disappoint you, nor will the characters or the plots. Just be prepared for all of the suspense you will experience and the need for more at the end of each short story!
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Let me start off by saying, I usually don’t like post-apocalyptic dystopian tales but I’m starting to like them more and more. This book is one of the reasons why. The author captured my attention because their heart is in the right place for getting their work out their and for a cause I can support. That being said, let me dive into the review: These stories take you to another place, somewhere easily imagined with the descriptions provided, it hits a lot of places when you’re reading where you never imagined to go but keeps the human aspect in perspective. I loved how easily it was to take us to another place. It’s entertaining, fun to read, and realistic (at least to me) but full of action and suspense as well. You’ll enjoy this one just like I did.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2022-09-20 05:13:432022-09-21 09:25:13Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Faith Jackson
I do not usually read this type of story as I hate being scared and anxious. But this book yelled for me to get it as all the proceeds of this go to the Gary Sinise foundation for Veterans and first responders. Being the fiancé of a Veteran and the sister and aunt to a couple first responders, this book called to me. So here I am a person who isn’t fond of this genre, reading this book. OH MY what good story lines and characters. The stories in this anthology will definitely pull you in and wrap you up and keep you turning pages because you just have to know what happens next. Best part about this is all the submissions in this anthology are stand alone. Each story is its own and they do not leave on cliff hangers. Great charity anthology.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2022-09-20 04:50:542022-09-21 09:25:07Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Kelli Harper
Great anthology! The best part is they are all short stories so you really get to take a look at different authors and writing styles. One of my favorite reads was Babysitter of the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin. I really was sucked right into this story and played it out in my head like a movie. Even though Vicki comes off as a rough, rugged sort of woman, you can tell she has a heart and has what it takes to look after two kids whether she really wants to or now. Gabby is one tough little girl and the way she takes care of Vicki and her baby sister Tina at one point melted my heart. The ending was perfect, and I like how it was kind of let open to make way for an addition to this story later on. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to check out more from this author as well as the other authors in this anthology!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2022-09-19 09:15:142022-09-19 09:15:14Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Carrie Reed
As a lover of everything apocalyptic/dystopian, I grabbed this anthology pretty quickly. Every single one of these stories is great and I highly recommend picking this up. As a bonus, all of the proceeds are going to veterans and first responders, you just can’t beat that.
It was difficult to pick a favorite since all of these were amazing, but Courtney Konstantin’s was fantastic!! From the moment I opened to her page of “Babysitter of the Apocalypse,” I was floored. Non-stop action throughout the whole story and I was racing to read faster just to find out what happened next. My heart can’t take any more suspense for a bit as these got to me! It was wonderful to see the absolute perseverance of the characters and how they worked together to pull through no matter the cost. I cannot recommend this anthology enough, pick it up and catch the thrill ride in each story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2022-09-17 19:21:552022-09-21 08:51:34Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Shannen Kern
It has been a long time since I read a collection like this, but I remembered what I love about it. This collection supports an important charity which I also really liked. This collection is all based on post-apocalyptic tales, which is one of my favorite genres. I loved the different approaches each author took and the variety in writing styles. If you love zombie apocalypse or survivor-type stories, I would definitely encourage you to check this out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shai Floreshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShai Flores2022-09-17 11:17:222022-09-17 14:12:38Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Shai Flores
5 Stars Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin
Fractured Worlds is a collection of 19 Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian stories by some pretty amazing authors. One of the things I loved most about this collection is the cause it’s supporting. The Gary Sinise Foundation. These authors are giving 100% of proceeds to this wonderful foundation for Veterans and First Responders. Makes my heart so happy. There’s several authors I’ve read and several new authors. Each story is well written and the characters are amazing. Each one shows us how they come together with lots of courage and perseverance. How they overcome adiversity and simply fight for survival. Several of the stories stood out but Courtney Konstantin: Babysitter of the Apocalypse is a wonderfully written fast paced story that you don’t want miss. Her style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed characters made my burst. If you’re a fan of Post Apocalyptic/ Dystopian then this collection is for you. Remember this is for a great cause
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2022-09-13 05:12:202022-09-15 08:02:54Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection is a fantastic charity anthology, with all proceeds going to the Gary Sinise Foundation for Veterans and First Responders. This collection is full of engrossing apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic, and dystopian stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable odd, survival, action, adventure, danger, drama, and even a little sci-fi to keep things very intriguing. The anthology contains works by nineteen accomplished authors who all contributed their own original story to the collection. I grabbed a copy as one of my favourite authors, Courtney Konstantin, has contributed to this collection and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to dive into one of her gripping stories. But I was more than pleasantly surprised by the whole collection of stories. There was not one story is this anthology that I didn’t like. They were all enjoyable and really well written. There are some authors whose work I have read before and have loved, but most are new to me. For a book worm like me, this was exciting, as I am always on the lookout to find more great authors to add to my TBR list. I really recommend this collection, snap up a copy and dive in, you won’t regret it… Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-09-13 02:44:462022-09-14 10:23:42Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Angela Hayes
This was such a neat read! So many authors in one place. These are all stories about survival and it is interesting to see how each author tells stories in their own way. If you are into post-apocalyptic tales, this is the book for you. Story collection books are a new reading type for me but after this, I will definitely be reading more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mercedes Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMercedes Jones2022-09-12 17:43:222022-09-15 07:56:34Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Mercedes Jones
I ‘binge read’ this anthology of apocalyptic and dystopian stories, each one very different, but all set in an apocalyptic world. Each story in the collection highlights the traits of courage and perseverance against adversity. In each story there is a hero or heroine who overcomes their fears and suffering to bring hope and salvation to others. This was definitely the case in, Courtney Konstantin, story ‘Babysitter of the Apocalypse’, in which an alcoholic bar owner and loner is left being responsible for two young children. Their mother leaves them with him to ‘babysit’, and never returns, as the zombies take over the city. This short story was a real page turner and had me gripped from start to finish. The whole anthology had me hooked, and I definitely recommend this collection, but maybe don’t read it at night!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-09-12 17:18:362022-09-14 10:29:57Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Jennifer Gordon
I love dystopian and apocalypse stories and this collection did not disappoint! There are so many different types of stories in this collection; there is a tale for everyone! The stories were original and intense, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. Many of the adventures were so well-written and frighteningly realistic that I got chills. I loved that the stories were not connected so they could be read in any order (and reread whenever I want). The thing that stuck out about all of the stories in this collection was the sense of connection and mutual support between the characters. The teamwork between characters helped keep them going. This is definitely a must read collection for fans of apocalyptic, dystopian stories! Overall, I was very impressed and will be looking for many of these authors in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandy Otthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandy Ott2022-09-11 21:04:092022-09-15 07:51:44Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Mandy Ott
What an amazing collection of stories! I love reading apocalypse stories and post-apocalyptic stories because they have this tendency to be so unique! None of these disappointed in any way, shape or form! One of the themes I noticed was the teamwork, the way that characters banded together, working with each other to survive whatever terror inducing threat they faced. If you’re looking for a new apocalyptic story, look no further because this book has 19 of them!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-09-10 23:12:142022-09-15 07:49:24Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Jo Frizzell
I will be the first to admit this wasn’t what I thought it was going to be… however holy cow! What an awesome set of authors coming together to create something fantastic! I could not put this down if I’d have tried! This book took me to another place and time and it was definitely something that had me feeling many emotions! I couldn’t recommend more!! Grab it now!
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What a fantastic mix of stories this collection is made up of. I was familiar with a couple of the authors when I started many but part of what drew me to this book was the chance to discover a few new ones too. I loved how all of the books has a completely different feel about them. It made it so easy to move from one straight into the next. The idea behind this book – and the cause it is supporting – was enough to make me pick it up. The authors, and the stories they created, is what kept me reading. This is a brilliant anthology that I would urge everyone to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-09-09 16:05:102022-09-12 12:32:57Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Kerry Baker
I love when authors come together to help out worthy causes and this collection is doing just that. I watched a doco on TV and the tributes from people he has helped, for the work that Gary Sinise does and you can’t beat a good cause like the Gary Sinise Foundation. To them he is their hero.
In this collection we get 19 apocalyptic and dystopian stories by some incredible authors. DJ Cooper, Boyd Craven, TL Payne, Mark Tufo, Millie Copper, L. Douglas Hogan, Maira Dawn, Derek Shupert, Javan Bonds, N.A. Broadley, Bruno Miller, Ray Wenck, David Simpson, Austin Chambers, Heather Carson, AJ Newman, Courtney Konstantin, DA Carey, Marcus Richardson, Kellee L. Green.
There are so many good stories and too many to name individually but a couple of standout ones for me are:
Courtney Konstantin’s vivid writing style draws the reader in. Now I am not going to share any spoilers but I am going to say that I have not read anything from this author that I have not liked and this one is no different. I only wish the story was longer.
Boyd Craven III was a new author to me but his story is well crafted and had me on the edge of my seat, all the way through. The unique storyline kept me intrigued and turning the pages to see what happened next.
Derek Shupert’s tale is compelling and you feel as though you are right there with the characters. It is a very interesting story line indeed. Go check out his other work at some stage.
If you love a thrilling and intensely gripping stories then this is one that should be on your reading list.
REMEMBER 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-09-09 07:53:242022-09-12 12:23:24Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Jenni Bishop
I loved this set of stories with a passion. The book had stories that really sprung to life even if it contained stories of the undead! This was a collection of stories that were right up my alley! Loved it!
I loved how each story was a true fight for survival, no matter which way they came. Each story had its own impact and resolution to see another day. I was hooked and intrigued all the way through. I really enjoyed the author, Courtney Konstantin, the story by this amazing author really stuck with me. And made me turn those pages to see how everything would turn out! As we all would think, in a world these stories are set in, tomorrow is jot promised, or even guaranteed for that matter. Loved this book!
The collection was a must read for sure and a collection I am proud to have in my own personal library to go back and enjoy whenever I wash. Thank you to these wonderful authors for creating such a spell binding collection of stories. This was a must read for sure, and I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-09-07 13:21:342022-09-08 06:12:18Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Lorrene Huisman
Wow! What an intense and entertaining book. First, what a great cause! 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. Second, these are some intense stories that are original, unpredictable and weirdly realistic (only because I’ve never experienced a zombie apocalypse). The stories show courage, braveness, faith and fearlessness in some big times of trouble. My favorite story was ‘ Babysitter of the Apocalypse.’ She was used to being single and became mother to 2 and really busted her butt to keep those children safe and get to where they needed.The action was intriguing and kept me sucked in like a Hoover cleaning house. I had to know what was going to happen. These stories are better than watching THE WALKING DEAD. I can let my let my imagination loose picturing them. I love this book. It is one of the best zombie apocalypse books I’ve read ever. Get out there, support the cause and get some great reading to boot.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-09-06 14:42:442022-09-06 20:31:58Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Shelly Kittell
Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection by Courtney Konstantin, DJ Cooper, Derek Shupert, T.L. Payne, Boyd Craven, Maira Dawn, Bruno Miller, David Simpson, L. Douglas Hogan, Millie Copper, Mark Tufo, Austin Chambers, D.A. Carey, AJ Newman, Heather Carson, Javan Bonds, Ray Wenck, Marcus Richardson, Kellee L. Greene
100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
For a limited time get 19 never seen before incredible apocalyptic and dystopian stories. Crafted by some of the most notable authors of the apocalypse. Inside find epic tales of courage and perseverance against insurmountable odds amid an apocalyptic world, as told by your favorite bestselling authors.
DJ Cooper, Boyd Craven, TL Payne, Mark Tufo, Millie Copper, L. Douglas Hogan, Maira Dawn, Derek Shupert, Javan Bonds, Bruno Miller, Ray Wenck, David Simpson, Austin Chambers, Heather Carson, AJ Newman, Courtney Konstantin, DA Carey, Marcus Richardson, Kellee L. Greene.
For those who put their lives on the line every day to defend and protect; to show courage in the face of adversity every day. It is the universal theme of Courage and Perseverance that lead to victory and heroism.
Each story in this collection seeks to highlight these traits of Courage and Perseverance against all adversity. What drives these people to rise up and push forward? How do they overcome and transcend fears and suffering to survive and become the hero the world needs? Who will bring hope and salvation to the people?
No matter if it is a catastrophic weather event or fire from the sky; the one thing these stories all have in common is an everyday hero who will make you laugh, cry, and think in these thrilling and heartwarming tales.
This limited edition, once in a lifetime collection will keep you reading and set your heart pounding.
Though born and raised in Northern California, Courtney spent the majority of her adult life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now living in Oregon, life is slower and much less bright than Las Vegas. When she’s not lost in a flurry of writing, she enjoys hiking, reading (of course), travel (cruise obsessed), and quality time with her family. Courtney broke into publishing with her debut zombie apocalypse series, The Sundown Series.
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Vengeance is the fifth thrilling instalment in the Sundown Series by Courtney Konstantin. This is such a brilliant zombie, post-apocalyptic survival story with so much heart pounding action, adventure, violence, drama, danger, a plague, fight scenes, tension, intensity, mystery, suspense, and so much more. The is so vivid- every detail so cleverly crafted that the entire story came to life, pulling me into all the heart-pounding action- and had me in survival mode, looking around every corner for any new threats- believe me, I was on the edge of my seat for the majority of this story. The book is intense, raw, gritty, and entirely gripping. Ms. Konstantin took me on an adventure that was so ‘real’ and believable- even though we don’t have zombies in the real world- she made a true believer- it was that realistic. There are a LOT of zombie apocalyptic stories that have made the rounds over the past few years, but this story/series has quite an original take on the zombie ‘lore’. I was immersed in the story- losing all sense of time and place- completely engrossed and entirely invested in the outcome. I devoured it in one sitting and am still thinking about it, days later- and to me, that’s a sign of a great story and a superb author! Ms. Konstantin has a bold, dynamic, and vividly descriptive style- which brought every single scene to life. I was right there, in amongst the action, fighting for survival! The story is so gripping, gruesome, and disturbing- but at the same time there are tender, emotive, and heartfelt moments which gave the story so much more depth. Even though this could be read as a standalone, there is so much more to know, with important storyline/backstory, intriguing developments, as well as character introductions/details to be found in the previous books. So, I really recommend reading the previous books before starting on this one as knowing what happened previously will definitely enhance your reading experience of this book. I cannot recommend this series and author highly enough! So, if you love a thrilling read with zombie/apocalyptic/survival theme- a gripping, well-written plot, and incredibly interesting characters- then this is the book/series for you! Seriously! What are you waiting for- it’s a definite ‘must read’! Addictive reading! Can’t wait for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-03-02 22:59:032021-03-03 06:18:21Vengeance (The Sundown Series Book 5) by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Angela Hayes
Vengeance (The Sundown Series Book 5) by Courtney Konstantin was a great 5 star read. Once I started I was pulled right in, this isn’t my typical read but I really enjoyed it.
Max is a very strong woman, she and her family are fighting the infected humans during a zombie apocalypse. They are also trying to fix things that have gone wrong while also hiding from the government. There is a serious twist that turns Max’s world upside down.
Will the family survive? Will the truth come out?
My emotions were all over the place. We get danger, suspense and so much more in this great read. The author’s writing brings you right into her world and you feel like you’re right there with the characters. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Even though it is book 5 in the series it can be read as a stand alone. However I highly suggest you read from the beginning to thoroughly enjoy the series. 1-click and get started today.
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Vengeance (The Sundown Series #5) by Courtney Konstantin
This is the first book I’ve read by Konstantin and I must say I’m looking forward to the next book. Courtney is an amazing, talented woman. This book had me in tears.
Max was a single mom until she found that her ex is still alive. When she brings Griffin home things work out very well. They make a great team and she won’t leave him alone in his time of need. The quote I chose for Max is: “If you don’t wake up, I’m not sure how I’m going to get us out of here.”
Griffin is finally back where he’s wanted to be since he was a teen. Max Duncan. His high school sweetheart. And his daughter Jack. The quote I chose for Griffin is: “This coming from you is comedic gold, truly. I wish Alex and Rafe were here to witness the words coming from your mouth.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2021-03-02 20:27:022021-03-02 21:27:16Vengeance (The Sundown Series Book 5) by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Amanda Kimble
Max Duncan is one of three siblings on the run from a government organisation who want her head, she is recovering from the torture she experienced at their hands and she has a family around her, but her thirst for vengeance against the man who tortured her is haunting her days and nights where she has nightmares of her being in that chamber again and this time not surviving. She is struggling with life in the group because of this, but the apocalyptic circumstances she finds herself in allow her to forget that her troubles when she is out on runs, or fighting for her life against the undead.
As she settles in for another meal with her family, not just joined by blood but by jointly held experiences she cannot stop thinking about the missed shot and the consequences of leaving this particular person alive, but she aspect she is struggling to accept the most is the person who missed that shot, it is a relic of thinking from her childhood, but something she is trying hard to change, but everyone around her is feeling the resulting tension. The one person she can count on though is her partner and her child’s father, this is only enforced when they go out hunting together to gather some fresh meat for the group, plus the few days break from the tension will be good for everyone, not just Max. When they get back to their home base, they find that there are four of the undead there and have to delay their entrance to deal with the threat, then after moving them as far away as possible so as not to draw attention to themselves, then after they have cleaned up a family meeting is called, this is where they find out that they need to find someone, Max is not impressed and feels that it isn’t something they should be focussing on and also that the individual isn’t someone they should or can trust, instead it should be finishing what they started and getting rid of her torturer, there is a discussion where everyone weighs in their opinion and in the end she is overruled and the decision is made to find them.
As the plan is put into action, they also take the opportunity to find out about their other important person, however, the news is not what they want to hear but they agree that at least they have some idea on what is going on, but they take advantage of the opportunity to gather supplies from the gas station they stopped in before they head back, but it is an escape by the skin of their teeth when a large horde of the undead attack them as they are leaving. As the news of what they found is broken to the group, Max decides that they need more information and that she will be the one to go and get it, so she sets out with her favourite hunting partner to scout out locations and find a scavenger party so that they can abduct one of the members and get them to spill the information they know, however, albeit they got some more information, it doesn’t go quite to plan and her partner gets injured during the confrontation, this leads to them taking longer to get home and in the meantime becoming trapped due to the severity of the injuries and lo and behold, the person who comes to their rescue just happens to be one of the people they are looking for, but will they end up being a friend or foe in the days to come and will the information which they have gleaned during the run be enough for them to formulate and execute a plan to finally put a rest to all their troubles?
This post-apocalyptic thriller will leave you strung out after being whirled around on an emotional rollercoaster as the scenarios play out and decisions are made, this fast paced story is full of action and suspense throughout and will leave you wanting to read until the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-03-02 16:39:482021-03-02 21:13:06Vengeance by Courtney Konstantin – Reviewed by Roxsanne Lesieur.
This is book 5 in the Sundown Series but can be read as a standalone. However, there are references and characters from the first four books that may lead to more questions. I did read this book out of order and enjoyed it quite well. Well enough to get the rest I have missed!
This story, and series, is an apocalyptic-type story with the entire country being “infected” except for a select few. Our heroine Max along with her sister and brother and their new family are trying to right the wrongs and figure out the world without a true government while fighting/killing the “infected” who eat the uninfected humans.
I am left wondering what will happen to the family and how they will continue to survive. With the next threat coming at them questions remain! Looking forward to the next book.
I am also wondering if Konstantin writes other genres as her knack for thriller/adventure is spot on!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2021-03-02 06:09:472021-03-02 09:12:59Vengeance (The Sundown Series Book 5) by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Shannon Fowler
I really enjoyed this story. It is well written and all the characters are well developed and likeable. This is the fifth book in the series but it is OK to read as a standalone as the book makes sense without reading the previous ones. It’s a gripping story that is fast paced from the beginning.
This book is set in a time when there is a zombie apocalypse is happening. Max and her family have found a safe haven safe from the zombies and the government who are after them. Max and her family know the truth behind the outbreak so the government is trying to capture them to keep it quiet. With other people to try and rescue it is a story about deciding what’s best. Do they leave potential survivors for the safety of themselves? Or do they risk it all to help safe others?
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