Everyone for themselves

I enjoyed this book. This is book three in the series and I would say that you have to have read or listened to the previous books because the author doesn't waste any time with explaining family history or relationships and it is straight into the thick of things. This is an EMP Survival Thriller but with it mostly taking place in a small farming community the story focusses on the lawlessness the fall out has caused and the two main families animosity to each other rather than how no power effects people. Don't get me wrong this makes for a great listen and the author keeps you guessing as to who will survive the next encounter. I was hooked after listening to book one but the reason I was sucked in was the relationship between Colby and his k9 companion Kane, which has sort of faded into the background, Kane still makes the front cover though. I will still be getting the finale book in the series just to see how things plays out between the two families but I just hope the author doesn't kill off any of my favourite characters.
The rivalry between the Riker's and the Strickland's is still going strong but with a new threat in town can the two families out the differences aside? The militia is backing up the sheriff as he tries to keep the piece in his town after an emp pulse send the whole country back in to the stone age, especially between two families who have been at war with each as far back as anyone can remember. But the militia seem to have there own a gender or at least a different idea of his things should be run, taking everybody's gun away if they want help is only the first step. The second is to hang a native American after a number of families are found dead and scalped. Dan, the sheriff, needs help but is Colby the man to do it? Having friends in the surrounding tribes is a plus, so is the fact that he use to be a police officer but having turned his back on his family for so long can he get his family to listen and end a life time feud?
I liked the narrator. He does a good job with all the voices needed to bring this story to life and I am glad the author went with the same narrator throughout the series.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Blood Feud's Continue

The blood feud's continue with the added threat of the militia who continue to implement their plan to take over the town causing bloodshed and racial disharmony. Some buried secrets are reveled. Although a couple of shocking things happen to keep the story going, overall this book was just ok. All along you wait to see how the militia would be taken down, but it was quite uneventful and lacklustre in the end. I certainly expected more of a fight. The book ended on a happy note as if it was the end of the series.

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Brutal World

Defend the Homestead is an excellent addition to the Powerless World series. The storyline is cleverly composed and very well-plotted with well-developed and authentic characters. Set in a small rural community centred mainly around the Rikers family. Powerless World is an exciting EMP survival thriller; the build-up of intensity is terrific, with a high degree of unpredictability and action. The storyline is jammed packed with secret alliances, deception, and opposition.

The world has become hostile, danger levels continue to increase. Feuds with other clusters of survivors have become outright deadly, never knowing who will make it through the subsequent encounter. In Defend the Homestead, the tensions between the Rikers and Stricklands grow. As resources become scarce, groups such as the militia headed by Captain Evans, the primary antagonist, create further conflict, leading to war. The question is, can the Rikers and Stricklands set their strife aside and stand together against the real villain, Captain Evans.

Miles Meili's narration was spot on, emulating the right amount of emotion and energy. I found Meili gave each character the right tone, reflecting the characters' personalities. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed Defend the Homestead, proving excellent anticipation and excitement. Jack Hunt did not fail to deliver – the series is well written and developed fully. I'm definitely recommending the "A Powerless World" series.

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