Devastation

by Kevin J. McArthur

Imagine that you wake one morning and everything you have come to know is gone. Your home and car, place of business, even loved ones, are all gone. How would you survive? On leave from the U.S. Marine Corps, Jason Black considered himself fortunate the morning an unnatural wind devastated Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite concerns for a distant fiancé, Jason holes up with other survivors in the ruins of a warehouse. Among the survivors, Kelly “Rocky” Cordova is an attractive, thirty something single mother determined to return to her Utah family. With diminishing resources, the survivors send Jason and Rocky in search of civilization and the cause of the mysterious storm. Their dangerous trek leads across a demolished countryside, and into perilous encounters with other survivors. Scrounging daily for food, water, and shelter, they attempt to survive in a world where necessities are luxuries and conflicts might lead to understanding, romance, or death. A suspenseful tale of love, survival, and the power of the human spirit to overcome “Devastation.”

340 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2011

About the author

Kevin J. McArthur is a freelance writer currently residing in Oregon. The single father of six children began writing on a whim when asked by an author friend to write a guidebook for single dads. Surviving the Single Dad Syndrome is now in its second publication and available in e-book or softcover format.
McArthur was born in Michigan, raised in Ohio and since, has lived in Florida, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada and currently in Oregon. He enjoys the Oregon Coast, often hiking, fishing, or walking in nature. He’s an avid cook and particularly enjoys a fine meal with family and friends.

Reviews

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best word I can think of to describe Kevin McArthur's book, Devastation, is "ambiance." There is such a mood, and feeling to the book, which of course, is in line with its title, and theme.

The voice Mr. McArthur writes with is unique, and the characters feel real. They have their own strengths and weaknesses, and they play out brilliantly on the page as they interact and conflict with each other.

This story is as much a spiritual journey, in a sense, than it is a physical trial. This adds depth to the book that I wasn't necessarily expecting. (Nice surprise). This makes me want to read more of Mr. McArthur's work.

If you enjoy a great story that is peeled back layer by layer, then you will love this. Its palpable.