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Blackout
Series · 6 books · 2016-2017

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#1

36 Hours

2016

WHAT WOULD YOU DO if a voice was screaming in your head - GET READY . . . for a catastrophic event of epic proportions . . . with no idea where to start . . . or how, or when? This is a true story, it just hasn't happened yet. A new dystopian, post-apocalyptic fiction series from six-time best-selling author Bobby Akart (The Boston Brahmin series and the Prepping for Tomorrow series). The characters depicted in The Blackout Series are fictional. The events, however, are based upon fact. This is not the story of preppers with stockpiles of food, weapons, and a hidden bunker. This is the story of Colton Ryman, his stay-at-home wife, Madison, and their teenage daughter, Alex. In 36 Hours, the Ryman family and the rest of the world will be thrust into the darkness of a post-apocalyptic world. A catastrophic solar flare, an EMP—a threat from above to America's soft underbelly below—is hurtling toward our planet. The Rymans have never heard of preppers and have no concept of what prepping entails. But they're learning, while they run out of time. Their faith will be tested, their freedom will be threatened, but their family will survive. An EMP, naturally generated from our sun in the form of a solar flare, has happened before, and it will happen again, in only 36 Hours. This is a story about how our sun, the planet's source of life, can also devastate our modern world. It's a story about panic, chaos, and the final straws that shattered an already thin veneer of civility. It is a warning to us all ... never underestimate the depravity of man. What would you do when the clock strikes zero? Midnight is forever. Note: This book does not contain strong language. It is intended to entertain and inform audiences of all ages, including teen and young adults. Although some scenes depict the realistic threat our nation faces from a devastating solar flare, and the societal collapse which will result in the aftermath, it does not contain graphic scenes typical of other books in the post-apocalyptic genre.
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#2

Zero Hour

2016

WOULD YOU HAVE THE MINDSET TO SURVIVE? to provide for, and defend the ones you love . . . at all costs . . . willing to confront . . . the depravity of man? This is a true story, it just hasn't happened yet. A new dystopian, post-apocalyptic fiction series from six-time best-selling author Bobby Akart (The Boston Brahmin series and the Prepping for Tomorrow series). 36 Hours, book one in The Blackout Series, is an Amazon #1 Best Seller in three genres after day one! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ The characters depicted in The Blackout Series are fictional. The events, however, are based upon fact. Book one of this new post-apocalyptic survival fiction series, 36 HOURS, provided the reader a glimpse into the rapid decline of society once word of the catastrophic solar flare racing towards Earth began to spread. Book two, ZERO HOUR, continues to follows the obstacles faced by Colton Ryman, his wife, Madison, and their teenage daughter, Alex. The Ryman family and the rest of the world are thrust into the blackout of a post-apocalyptic world. A catastrophic solar flare brought with it a blast of solar matter in the form of an EMP, leaving America in darkness. The Rymans weren't preppers and had no concept of what prepping entails. They applied common sense, logic, and a will to survive to their decision-making as they prepared for the post-apocalyptic world created by the EMP. The dangers they face are not from the solar flare itself, but from their fellow man. Who can they count on? Who is a threat? The words of Colton Ryman's grandfather repeated in his mind ... Never underestimate the depravity of man! BOOKS IN THE BLACKOUT SERIES Book One: 36 HOURS Now Available Book Two: ZERO HOUR Preorder now for August 28 Delivery Book Three: TURNING POINT Preorder now for October 23 Delivery \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ Note: This book does not contain strong language. It is intended to entertain and inform audiences of all ages, including teen and young adults. Although some scenes depict the realistic threat our nation faces from a devastating EMP, and the societal collapse which will result in the aftermath, it does not contain graphic scenes typical of other books in the post-apocalyptic genre.
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#3

Turning Point

2016

Ya' lives by da sun, ya' dies by da sun. Life is always at a turning point . . . when faced with a certain death . . . would you be willing to seize the moment . . . and do what it takes to survive? Know this - You'll never know where the bend in the road might take you. The new dystopian, post-apocalyptic fiction series from six-time best-selling author Bobby Akart (The Boston Brahmin series and the Prepping for Tomorrow series) has been hailed as a masterpiece of prepper fiction. Prepare to learn and be entertained as The Blackout Series continues with TURNING POINT. 36 Hours, book one in The Blackout Series, is an Amazon #1 Best Seller in three genres after day one! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ In book one of this new post-apocalyptic survival fiction series, 36 HOURS, the reader was provided a glimpse into the rapid decline of society once word of the catastrophic solar flare racing towards Earth began to spread. Book two, ZERO HOUR, thrust our character into the perils of a post-apocalyptic world. At Zero Hour, an EMP caused by a massive solar flare left America in darkness. The Ryman family, who weren't preppers, applied common sense, logic, and a will to survive to their decision-making as they faced death, their hostile neighbors, and the depravity of man. Now, in Book three, TURNING POINT, the Rymans face a life altering decision - should we stay or should we go? The oldest and strongest emotion in man is fear, and the strongest kind of fear, is fear of the unknown. Will Americans flee the urban centers - the proverbial golden hordes - for the countryside? Will it be safer than the cities? TURNING POINT will lead the Ryman family into a complex, inexplicable world where danger lurks around every bend. BOOKS IN THE BLACKOUT SERIES Book One: 36 HOURS Now Available Book Two: ZERO HOUR Preorder now for August 28 Delivery Book Three: TURNING POINT Preorder now for October 23 Delivery \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Note: This book does not contain strong language. It is intended to entertain and inform audiences of all ages, including teen and young adults. Although some scenes depict the realistic threat our nation faces from a devastating solar flare, and the societal collapse which will result in the aftermath, it does not contain graphic scenes typical of other books in the post-apocalyptic genre.
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#4

Shiloh Ranch

2017

I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me. ~ Madison Ryman The strongest emotion of man is fear and ... Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all. Could you face fear head on? Can you forget all those moments when you thought you wouldn't survive, but did? This fast-paced post apocalyptic dystopian fiction series from author Bobby Akart (The Boston Brahmin series and the Prepping for Tomorrow series), has been hailed as a masterpiece of EMP survival fiction. Prepare to learn, as well as be entertained as The Blackout Series continues with SHILOH RANCH. In book one of this new post-apocalyptic survival fiction series, 36 HOURS, the reader was provided a glimpse into the rapid decline of society once word of the catastrophic solar flare racing towards Earth began to spread. Book two, ZERO HOUR, thrust our characters into the perils of a post apocalyptic world. At Zero Hour, an EMP caused by a massive solar flare left America in darkness. The Ryman family, who weren't preppers, applied common sense, logic, and a will to survive to their decision-making as they faced their death, their neighbors, and the depravity of man. In book three, TURNING POINT, the characters face a life altering decision - should we stay or should we go? The oldest and strongest emotion in man is fear, and the strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. Will American's flee the urban centers, the proverbial golden hordes, for the countryside? Will it be safer than the cities? TURNING POINT will lead the Ryman family into a complex, inexplicable world where danger lurks around every bend. This new post apocalyptic EMP fiction series continues with the release of SHILOH RANCH. After a perilous journey replete with highs and lows around every turn, the Rymans reach their destination only to face guns pointing at them from all directions. Did they make a mistake? Should they have stayed home where familiar surroundings may have outweighed the threats closing in on them? They quickly learn that there is one constant in a post-apocalyptic world - the threat from their fellow man. Note: This book does not contain strong language. It is intended to entertain and inform audiences of all ages, including teen and young adults. Although some scenes depict the realistic threat our nation faces from a devastating solar flare, and the societal collapse which will result in the aftermath, it does not contain graphic scenes typical of other books in the post apocalyptic genre. BOOKS IN THE BLACKOUT SERIES: BOOK ONE: 36 Hours BOOK TWO: Zero Hour BOOK THREE: Turning Point BOOK FOUR: Shiloh Ranch BOOK FIVE: Hornet's Nest BOOK SIX: Devil's Homecoming
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#5

Hornet's Nest

2017

When you poke the hornets’ nest, ya better make dang sure you kill ’em all. If you don’t, you’re gonna suffer their wrath. In a post apoclyptic world ... You will face adversity ... You may be threatened by forces greater than yours ... Will you have the strength to overcome evil? This fast-paced post apocalyptic dystopian fiction series from author Bobby Akart (The Boston Brahmin series and the Prepping for Tomorrow series), has been hailed as a masterpiece of EMP survival fiction. Prepare to learn, as well as be entertained as The Blackout Series continues with SHILOH RANCH. In book one of this new post-apocalyptic survival fiction series, 36 HOURS, the reader was provided a glimpse into the rapid decline of society once word of the catastrophic solar flare racing towards Earth began to spread. Book two, ZERO HOUR, thrust our characters into the perils of a post apocalyptic world. At Zero Hour, an EMP caused by a massive solar flare left America in darkness. The Ryman family, who weren't preppers, applied common sense, logic, and a will to survive to their decision-making as they faced their death, their neighbors, and the depravity of man. In book three, TURNING POINT, the characters face a life altering decision - should we stay or should we go? The oldest and strongest emotion in man is fear, and the strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. Will American's flee the urban centers, the proverbial golden hordes, for the countryside? Will it be safer than the cities? TURNING POINT will lead the Ryman family into a complex, inexplicable world where danger lurks around every bend. SHILOH RANCH brings the Ryman family to their bug-out location where then quickly learn that the grass isn't always greener on the proverbial other side of the sense. They quickly learn that there is one constant in a post-apocalyptic world - the threat from their fellow man. But without taking a risk, their cannot be reward. But what happens when you cross the line? HORNET'S NEST, book five in The Blackout Series, tests the mettle of our characters. Will one success lead to devastation for them all? Is it possible for an unlikely group of heroes to band together to defeat an evil which had plagued a small community for decades? And if they are successful, how do you build a world shattered by the devastating aftereffects of a massive solar flare? Note: This book does not contain strong language. It is intended to entertain and inform audiences of all ages, including teen and young adults. Although some scenes depict the realistic threat our nation faces from a devastating solar flare, and the societal collapse which will result in the aftermath, it does not contain graphic scenes typical of other books in the post apocalyptic genre. BOOKS IN THE BLACKOUT SERIES: BOOK ONE: 36 Hours BOOK TWO: Zero Hour BOOK THREE: Turning Point BOOK FOUR: Shiloh Ranch BOOK FIVE: Hornet's Nest BOOK SIX: Devil's Homecoming
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#6

Devil's Homecoming

2017

Build. Destroy. Rebuild. The dawn of human existence has proven ... we are warlike creatures. Civilizations are built, then they're destroyed. After destruction, will you have the tenacity to overcome obstacles and rebuild? Your fellow man may be the biggest hurdle because Hell is empty and the Devils are all here. This fast-paced post apocalyptic dystopian fiction series from author Bobby Akart (The Boston Brahmin series and the Prepping for Tomorrow series), has been hailed as a masterpiece of EMP survival fiction. Prepare to learn, as well as be entertained as The Blackout Series continues with SHILOH RANCH. In book one of this new post-apocalyptic survival fiction series, 36 HOURS, the reader was provided a glimpse into the rapid decline of society once word of the catastrophic solar flare racing towards Earth began to spread. Book two, ZERO HOUR, thrust our characters into the perils of a post apocalyptic world. At Zero Hour, an EMP caused by a massive solar flare left America in darkness. The Ryman family, who weren't preppers, applied common sense, logic, and a will to survive to their decision-making as they faced their death, their neighbors, and the depravity of man. In book three, TURNING POINT, the characters face a life altering decision - should we stay or should we go? The oldest and strongest emotion in man is fear, and the strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. Will American's flee the urban centers, the proverbial golden hordes, for the countryside? Will it be safer than the cities? TURNING POINT will lead the Ryman family into a complex, inexplicable world where danger lurks around every bend. SHILOH RANCH brings the Ryman family to their bug-out location where then quickly learn that the grass isn't always greener on the proverbial other side of the sense. They quickly learn that there is one constant in a post-apocalyptic world - the threat from their fellow man. But without taking a risk, their cannot be reward. But what happens when you cross the line? In HORNET'S NEST, book five in The Blackout Series, the Ryman family nearly lost one of their own but they came out stronger and rallied around a purpose. Evil must be eliminated from their small, adopted community in order for peace and order to be restored. The family, together with other residents of the small southwest Tennessee community band together to defend their home and turn the tides on the murderous rogues among them. There attention is then directed towards rebuilding. In the final installment of The Blackout Series, DEVIL'S HOMECOMING, an unexpected turn of events deals the rebuilding effort a near deadly blow as the United States Government, in the form of a FEMA occupying force, descends upon Savannah. The FEMA battalions leader is hell-bent on revenge and he is proof that in a post-apocalyptic world, hell is empty and all the devils are here. Note: This book does not contain strong language. It is intended to entertain and inform audiences of all ages, including teen and young adults. Although some scenes depict the realistic threat our nation faces from a devastating solar flare, and the societal collapse which will result in the aftermath, it does not contain graphic scenes typical of other books in the post apocalyptic genre. BOOKS IN THE BLACKOUT SERIES: BOOK ONE: 36 Hours BOOK TWO: Zero Hour BOOK THREE: Turning Point BOOK FOUR: Shiloh Ranch BOOK FIVE: Hornet's Nest BOOK SIX: Devil's Homecoming

Author

Bobby Akart
Bobby Akart
Author · 69 books

International bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, delivers up-all-night thrillers to readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide. He's achieved Amazon Top 5 Author status in both fiction and non-fiction genres, Amazon Kindle All Star and Top 50 Amazon Author (#35) and Top 25 Best Selling Book on Amazon Charts (Yellowstone #25). ​ "He's right up there with James Patterson, David Baldacci, Brad Thor and others that write thrillers. To me he actually surpasses them.” ​ He visits California again in the standalone disaster thriller, FRACTURED, debuting in the Summer of 2023. The novel introduces USGS Scientists, Mac Atwood and Taylor Reed. ​ ARk STORM, a standalone disaster thriller novel debuted in the Spring of 2023. This California based novel is a modern day fictional story based on the historic events of the 1800's, and the current scientific research the disaster an ARk Storm will bring to Los Angeles were it to happen today. It's a disaster unlike any we've seen in our lifetime. Scientists refer to the ARk Storm as the other big one. It reached the top of the Amazon Best Seller charts in multiple genres. He has written more than 60 novels in the disaster fiction, survival thriller, medical thriller and political thriller genres.

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