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Broken Lives
This book can be read as a standalone novel but we recommend starting with the first book in the series, Broken Lines.
Since the blackout Mike Grant has been robbed, beaten, and betrayed. He’s suffered through tragedies that would have broken a lesser man. But every price he’s paid was for one simple purpose: keep his family safe.
Now, after hearing a radio transmission that the power is back on in Cincinnati, Mike and his family take one last journey. There is only one question left for him to answer: does he have enough to pay the price one last time.
Find out if Mike can repair what’s broken in this final installment in the “Broken” series.
Since the blackout Mike Grant has been robbed, beaten, and betrayed. He’s suffered through tragedies that would have broken a lesser man. But every price he’s paid was for one simple purpose: keep his family safe.
Now, after hearing a radio transmission that the power is back on in Cincinnati, Mike and his family take one last journey. There is only one question left for him to answer: does he have enough to pay the price one last time.
Find out if Mike can repair what’s broken in this final installment in the “Broken” series.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 5, 2015
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About the author
James Hunt
167 books230 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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July 5, 2015
Heartbroken
Violence everywhere.
I was surprised about the amount of violence in this series. It has resonated with me. This was a fantastic series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. However, there were a few grammatical errors and things that should have been reviewed a bit more. But I did enjoy it.
My heart aches after reading this series. I can say that only that be prepared for some hard scenes and an ending that won't be sitting well with you.
Violence everywhere.
I was surprised about the amount of violence in this series. It has resonated with me. This was a fantastic series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. However, there were a few grammatical errors and things that should have been reviewed a bit more. But I did enjoy it.
My heart aches after reading this series. I can say that only that be prepared for some hard scenes and an ending that won't be sitting well with you.
January 15, 2015
A book I will never forget.
A heartbreaking story I couldn't put down. The events that unfolded, as the story was told, will stay with me for a long time. Although this was a work of fiction, I can see how this could happen in our lifetime and I pray to God it doesn't ever come close. Thank you James Hunt.
A heartbreaking story I couldn't put down. The events that unfolded, as the story was told, will stay with me for a long time. Although this was a work of fiction, I can see how this could happen in our lifetime and I pray to God it doesn't ever come close. Thank you James Hunt.
September 6, 2018
After hearing a radio broadcast promising sanctuary, Mike and his group decide to go to Cincinnati. Yet when they arrive, it's not at all like he thought it would be. Unimaginable pain and loss await. Can Mike survive?
May 9, 2019
Gripping finale
I cried. I was angry, I was cheering on the good guys. This book about the road Mike and his family traveled was such and emotional rollercoaster. It also made me want to start preparing for an EMP. This author knows how to keep you reading well into the night
I cried. I was angry, I was cheering on the good guys. This book about the road Mike and his family traveled was such and emotional rollercoaster. It also made me want to start preparing for an EMP. This author knows how to keep you reading well into the night
January 23, 2018
Good read.
Not as good as previous books in this series, but still a good read. I'd recommend this book to those who enjoyed the previous books in this series. It's a fast read.
Not as good as previous books in this series, but still a good read. I'd recommend this book to those who enjoyed the previous books in this series. It's a fast read.
March 10, 2015
Survival of the fittest
This is a good picture of what could happen if our power grid suddenly went out. It shows what could happen to people under that kind of pressure, what we would learn about ourselves. The family and people around them are very real, good character development. Good portrayal of human nature...the little Napoleons and their followers, people whose beliefs are ripped apart. As food runs out, the violence escalates, showing the advantage of those who don't hesitate to kill, opposed to those who run from violence but have the powerful incentive of protecting their families. It could have used editing in spots - a few typos etc., but still a good read.
This is a good picture of what could happen if our power grid suddenly went out. It shows what could happen to people under that kind of pressure, what we would learn about ourselves. The family and people around them are very real, good character development. Good portrayal of human nature...the little Napoleons and their followers, people whose beliefs are ripped apart. As food runs out, the violence escalates, showing the advantage of those who don't hesitate to kill, opposed to those who run from violence but have the powerful incentive of protecting their families. It could have used editing in spots - a few typos etc., but still a good read.
June 19, 2016
The whole set together is a harsh reality story of what can and probably will happen if the lights go out. A family in a neighborhood, then torn apart by group-think, then on to the cabin the family had prepared. The next steps are so real, so scary I felt like I had been through the wringer by the time it was over. Excellent story.
July 18, 2015
Depressing
I have read this series twice, don't ask me why. I couldn't remember what happened. Now I know why. I must made myself forget. Very sad book with no redeeming qualities.
I have read this series twice, don't ask me why. I couldn't remember what happened. Now I know why. I must made myself forget. Very sad book with no redeeming qualities.
February 17, 2015
Great series!
This was a really good series. It really didn't end like I expected and it was a bit sad. I think future editions of this book would be better to be one book with four parts.
This was a really good series. It really didn't end like I expected and it was a bit sad. I think future editions of this book would be better to be one book with four parts.
March 17, 2015
Loved this series. It shows what would happen if our power grid ever goes out for an extended time. People in today’s United States have never lived without having power and conveniences. There were some unexpected twists, but enjoyable reading.
March 23, 2015
Broken Lives review
Broken Lives is the fourth post apocalyptic book written by author James Hunt. It is both a horrifying and incredibly sad story after an EMP device renders the U.S. powerless.
Broken Lives is the fourth post apocalyptic book written by author James Hunt. It is both a horrifying and incredibly sad story after an EMP device renders the U.S. powerless.
December 27, 2015
All the good ppl were killed too. Hated the ending.
All the good ppl were killed too. Hated the ending...words words words words words words words why is it mandatory to have so many words to submit this thing?
All the good ppl were killed too. Hated the ending...words words words words words words words why is it mandatory to have so many words to submit this thing?
September 30, 2016
Great Series
I just loved all 4 books keeps u at the edge of your seat, didnt want the story to end. I loved the charactors showed true meaning of family, friends in the time of despair well written.
I just loved all 4 books keeps u at the edge of your seat, didnt want the story to end. I loved the charactors showed true meaning of family, friends in the time of despair well written.
January 11, 2015
I read the series.
I kept hoping for some good things to happen. They never did. This book is dark and filled with gloom. Not my favorite type of story.
I kept hoping for some good things to happen. They never did. This book is dark and filled with gloom. Not my favorite type of story.
January 31, 2015
Hope this never happens
The story was exciting and terrifying at the same time. I never would have questioned the ending. This is not something I could read every day.
The story was exciting and terrifying at the same time. I never would have questioned the ending. This is not something I could read every day.
March 15, 2015
Twisted ending
The story is awesome and the ending is so tragic and unexpected. Total turn of events and how you expect the end to be. Read on its a must!
The story is awesome and the ending is so tragic and unexpected. Total turn of events and how you expect the end to be. Read on its a must!
October 11, 2015
Couldn't put this down! I devoured these books one after another!
April 23, 2015
Unimaginable heartache!
A powerful ending to this series that words cannot describe. So much heartache for Mike to bear. A must read.
A powerful ending to this series that words cannot describe. So much heartache for Mike to bear. A must read.
June 12, 2015
This authors motto must be "kill everyone." Lots of action. The ending wrapped up way too fast but I enjoyed it.
July 5, 2015
Fantastic
If you aren't excited about this book, you're dead. It will draw you in and wring you out. It's easy to keep up with the characters and the story line is great.
If you aren't excited about this book, you're dead. It will draw you in and wring you out. It's easy to keep up with the characters and the story line is great.
January 31, 2016
Exciting to the very end.
Each moment was more exciting than the previous one. Could we experience sit like that here? We can hope not, but don't be surprised if we do.
Each moment was more exciting than the previous one. Could we experience sit like that here? We can hope not, but don't be surprised if we do.
February 8, 2016
A great read
Its an interesting series. This had a lot of things I wasn't expecting.
Author tells a good story .I recommend the series if you like this type of nivel
Its an interesting series. This had a lot of things I wasn't expecting.
Author tells a good story .I recommend the series if you like this type of nivel
January 2, 2017
An excellent end to a series of what if.... Human strengths and weakness abound here.
September 26, 2015
Very sad towards the end.
March 8, 2016
A very dark novel. Shows the depth of darkness a person will go to survive.
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