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Journeyman #6

Running on Empty

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The End Has Come
From author Golden Czermak, comes the final installment of the Journeyman Series.

The Order has grown into a powerful alliance of monsters, humans, and more, all rallied against Dajjal and his demonic forces. The largest supernatural battle of all time is now poised to sweep across the Earth.

Running on empty and digging deep to their last breaths, it’s time for the last vestige of light in the world to fight against the night.

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Published January 1, 2017

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Golden Czermak

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In the beginning, Golden worked the standard corporate rat race, completed college for a Chemical Engineering Degree, and began a small photography company on the side.
Since then, and the growth of the FuriousFotog brand, Golden became an internationally published modeling/fitness photographer and eventually began working as a book cover model.

Having been in the industry for at least six years, he has interfaced and networked with countless authors and other clients. As part of his work as a photographer, he worked with them to create book cover images - now numbering over 550 at the beginning of 2018.

Learning the ins and out of the book world, along with being an avid reader and storyteller himself, Golden finally decided to write and publish his first book, Homeward Bound, in 2016.

www.onefuriousfotog.com (Photography)
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Profile Image for Kim Tatum.
65 reviews7 followers
December 22, 2016
Author Golden Czermak has delivered the final MASTERPIECE to finish up The Journeyman Series!!! When he typed The last words of the book it had to be a very bittersweet moment. I know this because when I read the last words I felt that way this series will stay with me!! There are some books and series that as a reader just stay with you always The Journeyman Series will do just that with me!! When I began Homeward Bound I had no idea what I was in for, I expected Golden to be good at writing but this man is a Creative GENIUS!! This series is really beyond words!! Each book after Homeward Bound was more intense, creative and just a fantastic read!! When I didn't think Golden could make the next book even better than the last he did just the unexpected every time.

The Journeymen have their work cut out for them in this final installment. We see just the tip of the iceberg in Then Hell Followed!! In Running on Empty we see just how far Dajjal will go, no one or demon is safe from his diabolical plans.

Running on Empty is by far the best in this series non stop action and adventure and so INTENSE. The battle between good and evil reaches an Explosive and MIND BLOWING END! So much happens in this book I couldn't put it down. It was the longest emotional roller coaster ride I have ever had while reading a book.

I know this series had to come to an end and if ever a book needs to be a movie or miniseries it's The Journeyman Series. Five stars isn't enough but that's all I'm allow to give this book and this series!! I can't wait to see what new and exciting books Author Golden Czermak delivers the future.

I was given this book for an honest review. If you haven't read this series it really is a must read!!!
Profile Image for Beth Olson.
81 reviews3 followers
January 2, 2017
You know when you see that this is last book of a series, you expect closure. Well I'll you I didn't want this day to ever come. Running On Empty is the final installment of the Journeymen series. And Golden definitely didn't disappoint. This action packed, adventure and thrilling ride will leave you on the edge of your seat. When the battle occurs, I couldn't put it down. To see how much Gage and his team fight Dajjal is so intense and exhilarating. And the way Czermack's writes, I felt I was right there with them.

Golden has such a talent to capture your heart. He's pure genius. It's a bittersweet end of the Journeymen series and I hate to see end. But I have a feeling he has something up his sleeve that we will be blown away.

Received arc for an honest review.

Profile Image for Deborah.
2,902 reviews22 followers
January 3, 2017
Outstanding! This book, this series, I'm in total shock. Everything from the descriptive writing to the comedy, love, destruction and life was perfect.

No, I wasn't happy with the death and goodbyes but that's what made this book so awesome. It worked. The story was told, the characters were perfect and the scenes played out with me feeling like I was watching it unfold.

It'll be sad to see the Journeyman Series end but I'm looking forward to the spinoff novellas. Golden Czermak's vision and talent makes this worth the read!
Profile Image for Kari.
292 reviews
January 24, 2023
How do you express your feelings about a series that changed your reading world? How do you find the words that describe how a new author lit up your world in a fantastic, new, and exciting way? Where do you find the words needed to descibe your love for a series you didn't even realize you needed on your bookshelf?

This particular book made me cry and become emotional MULTIPLE times. And I haven't done that with many other books. I even had to put it down a few times before I could finish it.

This book pushes your emotional limits with characters you quickly come to love and identify with. It shows that the totally unexpected can come at exactly the right moment. It made me believe in friendship, in love, and it reminded me to always believe in myself.

This series is a must read. This author....certainly one to watch for. He's a force to be reckoned with.
5 reviews1 follower
January 2, 2017
Running on Empty: Perfection

The final book in this emotional roller coaster series has sealed the fates and the entire series has run away w pieces of my heart and very soul. What a worldwind journey this has been culminating in a fight beyond all imagination to save all as the journey men have risked everything to see it thru to the end. A new hope shines thru in Running on Empty bc after Then Hell Followed the world seemed a darker place. Golden has taken amazing locations and figures bringing them to life on the pages of this book. I can honestly say this is pure genius. This book and series is a must read and reread for years to come. Running on Empty and the entire series are beyond 5 stars.
891 reviews5 followers
January 2, 2017
If anyone asks me which of Golden's books is my favorite am going to go and hide. They were all great.
The last one is all encompassing, the battle for earth is here, the battle between Evil and Good, Dark and Light is something else, I could visualize, almost as if I was there. Yes Death came, destruction was bad, and surprises that were wow for better words, that for now escape, Golden is a great New Author. He took me in a incredible journey that spanned the Earth. Many of the places he described, I have visited and again wow.
I would love to see any of them made into a movie or a TV series, they were superb. Thank you Golden for a fantastic trip
Profile Image for Ame Eggers.
234 reviews5 followers
January 2, 2017
Outstanding!!!!!!

There are not enough words to describe the emotions I felt while reading this book! Golden has brought all of his readers into realms both beautiful and horrifying. Given us the highs of love and lows of grief and loss. There are very few authors that I am quick to refer people to but Golden has earned a place on that list and I eagerly await his next endeavor!
Profile Image for Amanda.
24 reviews5 followers
January 2, 2017
Literally just finished this minutes ago! I can't really believe what I just finished, so many emotions as this series comes to an end. Moments I hoped would happen didn't, things I wanted to survive did, some devastation but a lot of good prevailing in this! Hard to believe it's the end but it was a good ride, hard at moments but definitely the best paranormal series I've read! 5 stars!!!
Profile Image for Richelle Robinson.
1,289 reviews35 followers
December 26, 2016
So you know how when you're reading a book and you think you have it all figured out and the author does something and you just sit there like wow. That was me reading this book and series. The smug paranormal reader that I am just knew I had everything figured out and Czermak was able to take the story into a direction that I honestly didn't see coming. Each book in this series has been taken me on a unexpected journey. Never have I laughed, cried, or smiled so much while reading a paranormal series. I connected to these characters so much because they are so relatable. They aren't rich and driving fancy cars, they are just like you and me taking it day by day. Czermak wrote characters that you couldn't help but fall in love with and want to win against the bad guy!! This was a wonderful conclusion to an epic series and I'm so sad it's over or is it?? When I first saw Czermak was writing a paranormal series in the beginning I was very skeptical. I'm happy I took a chance on this series. Thank you for making paranormal fun and exciting for me again! It's been one hell of a journey!!

*an arc was given for an honest review*

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Profile Image for Denise.
4,119 reviews12 followers
January 2, 2017
Now this is one that I hesitated in entering because it would mean the last one when done. With a heavy heart thanks to last one but knowing the contents will be of a high caliber and the greatest adventure yet especially in paranormal. We have been introduced to many characters that some good and some bad but put them together we have went on one fantastic journey that at times would of wet the pants of the weak. Just when you think there is no more up from the bowels comes more. You will also get many a smile slapped on ya to name only a few. I think this is the piece da la resistance as clumsy as I wrote it because this fills you back up. True-ism lines are written also in here for instance true that shadows are always there. Funny too how even foes can come together for the greater good when need be. Anyways this is favorite I think too because am sappy for this ending how it concludes. Now will wait quietly for his next work that I can immerse in.
6 reviews1 follower
December 30, 2016
Running on Empty

To say this series is great would be an understatement. The twist and turns are an emotional slide through every feeling on earth and then some. Golden Czermak has upped the bar for every author this year in the paranormal field. The book surprised me at every chapter and turn of every page. This last book kept me wanting more and more. I really hope it’s not over. Wonderful Series for those looking for something new to read!!
Profile Image for Brooke Bliss.
31 reviews7 followers
June 22, 2017
Damn good read

Wow... It's taken me awhile to finish this series because I've been so bloody busy but it was worth it. Great read. Great ending. Looking forward to what's to come.
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4,994 reviews42 followers
May 23, 2018
I can’t say how much I enjoyed this series. Very well written. Great characters and storyline. So much action.
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124 reviews2 followers
March 13, 2025
I loved this series, and it saddens me to see it end, but as Golden Czermak wrote: "The end is only the beginning." Can't wait to read the standalone spinoff books!
Profile Image for Tammi.
2,159 reviews31 followers
December 27, 2016
A Phenomenal Series!
6 BOOKS!!! all leading us to a battle of epic proportions, a battle of good vs evil, a true war of Heaven and Hell!! Humans, supernatural beasts, and magical beings from other worlds come together to rid Earth of a demon attempting to take over the world, wanting to rule it with an evil the likes we have never seen. We watched physical battles, emotional battles, we lost friends, we gained allies. Like a rollercoaster I road this story to the end and LOVED every up and down, every twist and turn. What an awesome ride!
I am so completely blown away by the fact that this is the first book & series by this author. It was simply amazing! I am sad to see it end but I smile knowing there are spinoffs coming and I will see some of my friends again.
339 reviews7 followers
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January 31, 2017
Well it is bittersweet to be here. Part of me was excited to start and part of me wanted to put off the inevitable end of the series, but there is only so much procrastinating you can do before you have to dive in!
It's hard to find something else to say really ... the descriptive style is beautiful. You are guided through the story with a gentle hand, that's not to say that this isn't an emotionally turbulent book, but there is such care with the writing, you are not alone in your love, loss and heartbreak. 
There has been such a build up to this epic finale and it certainly doesn't disappoint.  There are some amazingly fantastical monsters, and a few that I had to look up! 
Our demon Dajjal, on a high from his win over Gage, is tearing life up left right and centre and enjoying every moment of the fear and chaos. Can the Journeymen rally together in this dark time to save themselves and the rest of mankind?
It seems we come full circle and are taken back to three friends laughing, joking and kicking ass. Though they are not who we started with, life will never be the same for those left behind. This has been a truly epic journey with twists and turns a-plenty. 
There is obvious care in the writing, and it's easy to see characterises of some of the authors close friends hidden throughout the book. The odd eyebrow raise to Pecan pie and pancakes, you can see this last been a labour of love. 
I am sad to see it end, but the journey there was fantastic! I can't wait to see what else Golden is going to share with us in the future. 
Profile Image for Erica.
1,311 reviews32 followers
January 2, 2017
Blurb- The End Has Come
From author Golden Czermak, comes the final installment of the Journeyman Series.

The Order has grown into a powerful alliance of monsters, humans, and more, all rallied against Dajjal and his demonic forces. The largest supernatural battle of all time is now poised to sweep across the Earth.

Running on empty and digging deep to their last breaths, it’s time for the last vestige of light in the world to fight against the night.

The end is finally here, the battle that could end humanity as we know it.
The Journeymen, angels and numerous other creatures must team up to save the world.
But Dajjal as usual has other plans and believes he cannot be taken down.

5 books led up to this.
5 stories where we came to love the characters, mourned for some and cheered others on.
5 books that showed me what I had been missing not reading paranormal books.
5 books that hooked me, left me breathless and wanting to beg the author to change the story, to give me back the character that was lost.

The 6th and final book is the culmination of one hell of a ride that's had readers up and down, happy and sad, proud and defeated, broken and reinvigorated. This series has had me on emotional highs and lows and though I'm sad to see the end of the series I'm thrilled with the outcome.
Golden Czermak along with Gage, Ady & Joey have given me a whole new genre to fall in love with.
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3,670 reviews97 followers
January 2, 2017
5 Heavenly Stars

The conclusion to this series was bittersweet for me. I have to admit I waited as long as I could to read it because I just didn't want to see it end. I have finally found enjoyment in a paranormal series and am thankful to have had my eyes opened to the genre, that now I will branch out to find others! This book contains all the characters we have come to love and hate all throughout this entire series. Gage, Ady and Joey started this adventure, but along the way so many amazing humans, demons and other paranormal beings joined the fray. We finally have the battle of all battles...stopping the gates of Hell from being opened and complete destruction of the world as it is known. There are moments of utter despair, feelings of triumph, shock and awe at how vividly Golden Czermak has brought this fantastical story to life. This series has been brought to a conclusion worthy of the depth and heart put forth into the writing of this story, so all I can say...Well Done Golden, and Thank You...I look forward to many more books from you, and as you always remind us "The Journey Never Really Ends..."

Review by Cara
367 reviews15 followers
January 8, 2017
After the events in Paris, we find morale is at an all-time low for the team and the Council. Fingers are being pointed among the members of the Order and the need for regrouping is imminent while bloodthirsty Dajjal desperately looks for the last artifact and is going around the world feeding on the terror arising on his wake.
Preparations are on the way for the biggest battle between good and evil and the greatest army of humans, monsters and supernatural beings will stand together against the Noctis.
As with the rest of the series, the author doesn’t cease to amaze. The attention to detail, the knowledge of different lore and the flow of the story is mesmerizing, but I fell a bit disappointed during the final battle and, in my opinion, the conclusion was not as epic as I expected. The twists are still there, the story is full of surprises and the ending of it all is definitely one for the ages, but far from what I thought.
Still, the book is a great ending to a magnificent series and you definitely have to read to experience the world of the Journeymen.

4 stars
*An ARC was given in exchange for an honest review*
Profile Image for Denise.
4,119 reviews12 followers
January 2, 2017
Now this is one that I hesitated in entering because it would mean the last one when done. With a heavy heart thanks to last one but knowing the contents will be of a high caliber and the greatest adventure yet especially in paranormal. We have been introduced to many characters that some good and some bad but put them together we have went on one fantastic journey that at times would of wet the pants of the weak. Just when you think there is no more up from the bowels comes more. You will also get many a smile slapped on ya to name only a few. I think this is the piece da la resistance as clumsy as I wrote it because this fills you back up. True-ism lines are written also in here for instance true that shadows are always there. Funny too how even foes can come together for the greater good when need be. Anyways this is favorite I think too because am sappy for this ending how it concludes. Now will wait quietly for his next work that I can immerse in.
Profile Image for Ladyjovi Stone.
65 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2017
I just finished Running on Empty, the final installment in Golden Czermak’s Journeyman Man series. This was one the best series I have read in a long time. Golden’s imagination is just incredible! His descriptions of the different worlds makes you feel like you right in the middle of the story. All of the characters are well developed and the twist and turns in every book is just amazing but the final installment was the best of them all. All the way down to the final battle, which you get in fantastic detail.

If you are looking for great new series and you love paranormal stories I strongly recommend you check this series out. It is an imaginative story that gives a glimpse into so many different worlds yet combines them seamlessly. All six books are now available. I personally can’t wait to see what next adventure Golden Czermak takes us on.
Profile Image for KDRBCK.
7,321 reviews67 followers
December 31, 2016
Running on Empty by Golden Czermak is book six in The Journeyman series.

After Gage´s gone his team is in mourning.
In the meantime Noctis demands, The Order is accused and Dajjal is still evil and on the hunt of the artefact.

The Blurb:
The End Has Come
From author Golden Czermak, comes the final installment of the Journeyman Series.

The Order has grown into a powerful alliance of monsters, humans, and more, all rallied against Dajjal and his demonic forces. The largest supernatural battle of all time is now poised to sweep across the Earth.

Running on empty and digging deep to their last breaths, it’s time for the last vestige of light in the world to fight against the night.

This blurb sums it perfectly up.
5 Stars , a great read and Thank you Golden Czermak !!
Profile Image for Franci N (Franci's Fabulous Reads).
2,347 reviews102 followers
January 8, 2017
5 I Can't Believe the Journey Is Over Stars!!!

I cannot believe this amazing series has come to an end...or has it? This book is the culmination of the previous five books in this series and HOLY MOLY and WOWZA!!!

This last book took me for the wildest ride yet. I mean the battles between the two worlds is of legendary proportions! While the other books for me were emotional rides, this one, being the last in this series was the most emotional. I laughed, cried and fell in love all over again with some of the characters. There were some very tough farewells that I wasn't happy about, but, knowing that it's the end really made me sad.

Of course, knowing Mr. Czermak, he's probably sitting back and saying, you haven't seen the last of them yet!!
Profile Image for EskieMama & Dragon Lady Reads.
163 reviews2 followers
January 2, 2017
If anyone asks me which of Golden's books is my favorite am going to go and hide. They were all great.
The last one is all encompassing, the battle for earth is here, the battle between Evil and Good, Dark and Light is something else, I could visualize, almost as if I was there. Yes Death came, destruction was bad, and surprises that were wow for better words, that for now escape, Golden is a great New Author. He took me in a incredible journey that spanned the Earth. Many of the places he described, I have visited and again wow.
I would love to see any of them made into a movie or a TV series, they were superb. Thank you Golden for a fantastic trip.

Review by Jara
Profile Image for Chianti Summers.
Author 11 books42 followers
January 2, 2017
Epic battle of good vs evil! A roller coaster of adrenaline, loss, gains and emotions that tear into your body and seeps into your veins. So many things are wrapped into this book. The journeyman series is a series to put on the re-read shelf. i don't want to spoil anything for anyone so this is what I will leave for you. If you have not read this series, I highly recommend that you get started. It is an adventure that is enjoyable throughout the whole series. Golden Czermak has given a series full of well developed characters and scenes that are more than words. Get taken away with his words.
Profile Image for Deana.
397 reviews9 followers
February 6, 2017
Golden Czermak is a phenomenal writer as always I LOVE his books I just finished his last book of the Journeyman series Running on Empty and I loved it!! Golden takes you to another place and time with his characters Gage Crosse and Dajjal the main ones. Fighting Good against evil protecting the innocent against darkness.
Gage Crosse and the Order have come together as a team and will try and defeat Dajjal do they have what it takes? Read the final story and find out!
Profile Image for Kim Ginsberg.
Author 3 books29 followers
December 23, 2016
If you like all things paranormal, then this is the book for you!!! This is Golden's first book series, but you'd never know it by how well it's written. The descriptions are well worded and very vivid. The creatures are interesting, the fight scenes are action packed, and the weapons are sharp and to the point(hehe pun intended). This is book 6 of 6 in the Journeyman series. This is a MUST READ for all you paranormal people!!! This is the end... or is it?!?!?!
Profile Image for Ellen.
142 reviews2 followers
January 7, 2017
What a way to tie it all up

Golden wove us this incredible story of how life's scariest nightmares coming true. Yet with the Journeymen we have saviors...fighters who will do all that it takes. Risk their own lives for the good of all some will die others will "survive". Gage Ady Joey Marcus Ty are a team that just is like no other. Reminds me of the term "United we stand, divided we fall". What will the future hold for them?!
Profile Image for Juanita Balentine.
59 reviews
January 4, 2017
Amazing Ending.

It is hard to believe that this is Golden Czermak's first series of books. He does an amazing job of keeping the reader not only entertained but drawn to these books. The final chapter is no different. As good rushes to defeat evil, the characters deal with great loss, extreme joy, fear, pain, and any other emotion you can think of. Amazing!
Profile Image for Keeana Estrada.
Author 15 books147 followers
January 2, 2017
I am a mess I can't even describe how amazing this series is my heart is just shattered I didn't want it to end I will write my review as soon as I get my emotions straight Golden you are a genius!!'
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