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Deconstruction #2
The Mayflower Project
"The world is falling apart and only Max Neilman knows why."
Max lives two lives. In one he's an unassuming climatologist for NOAA. In the other, he runs a secret government project that only a handful of people know exist. He's been burning the candle at both ends for years, but now his paper life is about to come crumbling down with the rest of the world.
After a rough week of work, Max and his girlfriend Cindy, decide to burn off some steam and head out for a night in the city with two friends. Their little party turns into a cyclone of chaos when Max's worst nightmares become reality.
As the group struggles to make it out of the crumbling city, Max reveals a secret that threatens to tear them apart. Mother nature is doing her best to kill them, but it's the shadows and webs of lies that might spell their doom.
Take a step closer to the end of the world and learn the secrets that lie within THE MAYFLOWER PROJECT
This is the Deconstruction Series
Max lives two lives. In one he's an unassuming climatologist for NOAA. In the other, he runs a secret government project that only a handful of people know exist. He's been burning the candle at both ends for years, but now his paper life is about to come crumbling down with the rest of the world.
After a rough week of work, Max and his girlfriend Cindy, decide to burn off some steam and head out for a night in the city with two friends. Their little party turns into a cyclone of chaos when Max's worst nightmares become reality.
As the group struggles to make it out of the crumbling city, Max reveals a secret that threatens to tear them apart. Mother nature is doing her best to kill them, but it's the shadows and webs of lies that might spell their doom.
Take a step closer to the end of the world and learn the secrets that lie within THE MAYFLOWER PROJECT
This is the Deconstruction Series
- GenresApocalyptic
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2017
338 people are currently reading
75 people want to read
About the author
Rashad Freeman
60 books94 followersThe date was October 31, 1979. The air was cool and a light fog blew in from the gulf, cloaking the Tampa area in an ominous, tight-fitting tunic. The annual Halloween festivities had just begun and a night of mischievous tomfoolery was afoot.
Scandalous and nefarious characters took flight. Doorbells were rung and ill-boding tricks were played regardless of the treats given. This was the dark reality of the bustling Florida metropolitan.
To the north, Grateful Dead crooned the night's theme music at the Nassau Coliseum. Within earshot of the concert, witnesses stated a UFO hovered over the grounds for thirty minutes before vanishing.
At the same time the Cromarty's were busy hosting their notorious Halloween party at 112 Ocean Ave., better known as the Amityville Horror House. Screams and cries for help were reported throughout the night, punctuated with the disappearance of the family next door. They were never heard from again.
Unknowingly altering the course of history, Kurt Vonnegut released "Jailbird" the same week KISS gained infamy on The Tomorrow Show. The aftermath of this collision would not be felt for decades until the emergence of Justin Bieber.
After a night filled with mayhem and destruction and the deaths of several prominent entertainers, politicians and a notorious bank robber, the Federal government was forced to loan $1.5 billion dollars to Chrysler. This spurred a series of violent protests, resulting in the Brunah Agate oil spill. Over 10.7 million gallons of oil were dumped into the Galveston Bay. This became the worst oil spill disaster in U.S. history.
A few hours later on November 1, 1979, Rashad Freeman was born. Feel free to draw your own conclusions.
Scandalous and nefarious characters took flight. Doorbells were rung and ill-boding tricks were played regardless of the treats given. This was the dark reality of the bustling Florida metropolitan.
To the north, Grateful Dead crooned the night's theme music at the Nassau Coliseum. Within earshot of the concert, witnesses stated a UFO hovered over the grounds for thirty minutes before vanishing.
At the same time the Cromarty's were busy hosting their notorious Halloween party at 112 Ocean Ave., better known as the Amityville Horror House. Screams and cries for help were reported throughout the night, punctuated with the disappearance of the family next door. They were never heard from again.
Unknowingly altering the course of history, Kurt Vonnegut released "Jailbird" the same week KISS gained infamy on The Tomorrow Show. The aftermath of this collision would not be felt for decades until the emergence of Justin Bieber.
After a night filled with mayhem and destruction and the deaths of several prominent entertainers, politicians and a notorious bank robber, the Federal government was forced to loan $1.5 billion dollars to Chrysler. This spurred a series of violent protests, resulting in the Brunah Agate oil spill. Over 10.7 million gallons of oil were dumped into the Galveston Bay. This became the worst oil spill disaster in U.S. history.
A few hours later on November 1, 1979, Rashad Freeman was born. Feel free to draw your own conclusions.
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February 14, 2019
Creatively Rashad Freeman in the “Deconstruction” series weaves four different stories into a disaster of apocalyptic proportions that has begun to tear civilization apart . In the second of these “The Mayflower Project” opens with Max Neilman a climatologist for NOAA who also runs a top-secret government project, his girlfriend Cindy and two of their friends partying at a nightclub struggle to survive an earthquake and aftershock only to face the chaos of a worse nightmare the next morning that sends them fleeing to a shelter for survivors in Wyoming.
Fast-paced and action-packed the story heats up as Max, Cindy and their two friends in a race against time face danger and death on the road as they head to Max’s secret Mayflower project in Wyoming. Facing an out-of-control mob, severe weather conditions, a psychotic bar owner and escaped prisoners the suspense escalates in a thrill-ride you can’t put down until finished. Well-written and intense, the writer builds a gripping story as Max struggles with difficult choices, a tragic death and a betrayal that leaves him stunned and bitter. Progressing quickly and smoothly this plot flows to an ending that promises more of an adventure in future.
Bringing the story to life are compelling and realistic characters like Max Neilman a smart, dependable and resourceful climatologist heading up the government’s secret Mayflower Project because he believes the Earth is dying which will result in more cataclysmic global disasters. Level-headed and optimistic Brent; arrogant, dishonest Jake; and athletic, unfaithful Cindy are his friends.
The Mayflower Project is a dark and chilling picture of a world in chaos as civilization deconstructs and people like Max and his friends search for a way to survive.
Fast-paced and action-packed the story heats up as Max, Cindy and their two friends in a race against time face danger and death on the road as they head to Max’s secret Mayflower project in Wyoming. Facing an out-of-control mob, severe weather conditions, a psychotic bar owner and escaped prisoners the suspense escalates in a thrill-ride you can’t put down until finished. Well-written and intense, the writer builds a gripping story as Max struggles with difficult choices, a tragic death and a betrayal that leaves him stunned and bitter. Progressing quickly and smoothly this plot flows to an ending that promises more of an adventure in future.
Bringing the story to life are compelling and realistic characters like Max Neilman a smart, dependable and resourceful climatologist heading up the government’s secret Mayflower Project because he believes the Earth is dying which will result in more cataclysmic global disasters. Level-headed and optimistic Brent; arrogant, dishonest Jake; and athletic, unfaithful Cindy are his friends.
The Mayflower Project is a dark and chilling picture of a world in chaos as civilization deconstructs and people like Max and his friends search for a way to survive.
April 23, 2018
Odd...
I really can't think of a better way to describe this book besides odd. It has no real beginning or end. It's simply like walking into a room full of strangers, wandering about and hearing bits and pieces of their various conversations and then leaving. You haven't gained or lost anything except for a pocket of your time.
I really can't think of a better way to describe this book besides odd. It has no real beginning or end. It's simply like walking into a room full of strangers, wandering about and hearing bits and pieces of their various conversations and then leaving. You haven't gained or lost anything except for a pocket of your time.
February 5, 2019
Mr. Freeman's first novel, "Dust to Dust" was promising and written with a sense of excitement and verve. "The Mayflower Project", on the other hand, is written in a dreadfully slow and whiny soap opera style. The four main characters are one-dimensional and progress from drunken stupors to an apocalyptic nightmare without changing their childish behaviors. Although these are 30-something adults, their personalities have not matured beyond young-adulthood.
It does not help the novel's pacing that the editing is haphazard! Was this book edited by an individual to whom English is a second language? The writing may not be on the same level as Asimov or Bradley, but if it is worthy of publication, it is worthy of decent editing! Mr. Freeman, as it appears you may have self-published, please, next time hire a professional editor.
It does not help the novel's pacing that the editing is haphazard! Was this book edited by an individual to whom English is a second language? The writing may not be on the same level as Asimov or Bradley, but if it is worthy of publication, it is worthy of decent editing! Mr. Freeman, as it appears you may have self-published, please, next time hire a professional editor.
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February 15, 2019
Death, destruction is Mother Nature’s payback !
I enjoyed this book, the characters seemed very realistic, they were not ‘super heroes’ with amazing skills learned in the military and were just everyday people who made errors along the survival journey. Such an adventure! The characters were ordinary people who were taken well out of their comfort zone and their instincts to survive made doing ‘unsavoury’ things necessary in order to survive.
It was an intense read with chaos surrounding them through most of the series. A creative story that was refreshing and that added to its realism. I found it very difficult to put this book down and when I finished it I couldn’t help but to fall into the next book in the series.
I enjoyed this book, the characters seemed very realistic, they were not ‘super heroes’ with amazing skills learned in the military and were just everyday people who made errors along the survival journey. Such an adventure! The characters were ordinary people who were taken well out of their comfort zone and their instincts to survive made doing ‘unsavoury’ things necessary in order to survive.
It was an intense read with chaos surrounding them through most of the series. A creative story that was refreshing and that added to its realism. I found it very difficult to put this book down and when I finished it I couldn’t help but to fall into the next book in the series.
March 29, 2021
Lots and Lots of Violence
Book 2 was a lot more violent than Book 1, but I will chalk that up to the fact that people were getting more and more desperate, and beginning to sink to animalistic tendencies. The violence depicted was much more graphic. The believability level is higher in this book than the first. Please, Mr. Freeman, please, you need a more precise editor; I found several typos that were missed by spellcheck but would have been caught by someone reading the book. It sort of cheapens the level of the book when typos, which could have been caught through a thorough reading, are in the manuscript. The story is good, editing needs improvement.
Book 2 was a lot more violent than Book 1, but I will chalk that up to the fact that people were getting more and more desperate, and beginning to sink to animalistic tendencies. The violence depicted was much more graphic. The believability level is higher in this book than the first. Please, Mr. Freeman, please, you need a more precise editor; I found several typos that were missed by spellcheck but would have been caught by someone reading the book. It sort of cheapens the level of the book when typos, which could have been caught through a thorough reading, are in the manuscript. The story is good, editing needs improvement.
October 21, 2018
Well, the first book absolutely hooked me. I almost read this one in one sitting. The Mayflower Project (which I'm still not sure of what it really is) is soooooo exciting! This 2nd book is about totally different people. I sort of wondered what was going on as it seemed like a totally different story, but it didn't take long to figure out that it was another group...headed for the same destination. I bought the 3rd book in the middle of reading the 2nd book because I didn't want to have to wait even a second to start the next book once I finished. WoW!
January 31, 2019
An RF. SYFY. Novel About the Destruction of Planet Earth (DB. - 2 )
Rf. has. penned a SYFY. novel about the end of civilization as we know it. Mother Nature finally tired of of the damage done to her planet and she finally began to fight back. Unfortunately humans had to die. One man saw the collapse coming and the hierarchy believed him and began to make plans. There men and one woman are trying to make it to the Mayflower Project to be rescued. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
Rf. has. penned a SYFY. novel about the end of civilization as we know it. Mother Nature finally tired of of the damage done to her planet and she finally began to fight back. Unfortunately humans had to die. One man saw the collapse coming and the hierarchy believed him and began to make plans. There men and one woman are trying to make it to the Mayflower Project to be rescued. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
January 23, 2019
I was hoping that this book would include more about how the climate and geology were affected and why, i.e. more like The Leviathan Effect: A Thriller by James Lilliefors.
However, as I dipped in to the series at book 2, I may have missed such detail in book 1?
The Mayflower Project is more of an ultra violent road trip. This was OK, but not what I expected.
However, as I dipped in to the series at book 2, I may have missed such detail in book 1?
The Mayflower Project is more of an ultra violent road trip. This was OK, but not what I expected.
January 30, 2019
Enjoyed this end of the world story. It was entertaining and scary. Humans have devastated the earth and it is fighting back. The scary part was that the tragedy only seemed to bring out the worst in humanity. Really want to read the next book in the series to find out what will happen to Max. Will he be stuck in Wyoming or will he find a way to survive?
July 14, 2017
Rashad Freeman does it again, with this heart smashing, emotional, frantic, apocalyptic gem.
The first book was excellent, but book 2 is even better.
The characters, and dialogue as always are superb.
Rashad paints a grim, violent picture and i absolutely loved it.
The first book was excellent, but book 2 is even better.
The characters, and dialogue as always are superb.
Rashad paints a grim, violent picture and i absolutely loved it.
March 20, 2018
In a sad way, this second in the series is even worse due to the fact that none of the characters are very decent human beings. Okay, Brent seemed reasonable, but of course, the author killed him off.
It's an apocalyptic story with no attempt to explain the apocalypse.
It's an apocalyptic story with no attempt to explain the apocalypse.
July 18, 2018
Bound for Mars
Good read lots of twists and turns in the storyline the characters are entertaining and it really makes you think about the possibility e how the world might end and if there are suvivors
Good read lots of twists and turns in the storyline the characters are entertaining and it really makes you think about the possibility e how the world might end and if there are suvivors
October 3, 2018
Characters should be consistent when books are a series.
Book was a disappointment as characters didn't carry over from Dust to Dust. The Mayflower name was not enough of a link by far.
Book was a disappointment as characters didn't carry over from Dust to Dust. The Mayflower name was not enough of a link by far.
September 20, 2019
Huh?
He threw me for a loop. Not really connected to the first book. New characters and no information about what happened in the first book. Again, some unrealistic escapes etc., but going on to the third book with hopes that he will tie it all together.
He threw me for a loop. Not really connected to the first book. New characters and no information about what happened in the first book. Again, some unrealistic escapes etc., but going on to the third book with hopes that he will tie it all together.
June 11, 2020
Adrenaline rush
Fast paced. Interesting events. Evil characters a bit stereotyped but the main characters remain multidimensional. The plot thickens and I raced through eager for the next book!
Fast paced. Interesting events. Evil characters a bit stereotyped but the main characters remain multidimensional. The plot thickens and I raced through eager for the next book!
April 1, 2018
Good read
Even though some things were very far fetched it was still a good read and had me holding my breath at some points.
Even though some things were very far fetched it was still a good read and had me holding my breath at some points.
October 22, 2018
Let's you in a little more. Great follow up.
December 31, 2018
Good reading
The second book is more interesting and joins the first at the end. It’s an interesting topic and wants to continue to read.
The second book is more interesting and joins the first at the end. It’s an interesting topic and wants to continue to read.
January 28, 2019
Awful
Of you take away all of the similes and metaphors you'd have about 4 pages of story. Don't waste your time
Of you take away all of the similes and metaphors you'd have about 4 pages of story. Don't waste your time
February 3, 2019
Action packed
Can't wait to read the rest in the series
Full of action
Believable characters
Deconstruction a great series
Loved it
Can't wait to read the rest in the series
Full of action
Believable characters
Deconstruction a great series
Loved it
November 11, 2019
Curious
Has all this destruction affected everybody's moral compass. Where have all the good and normal people gone? On to book three.
Has all this destruction affected everybody's moral compass. Where have all the good and normal people gone? On to book three.
November 12, 2019
Wow, the second in the series is captivating!
I could barely put this one down! Well written storyline and you feel like you are racing against time along with them! Loved it!
I could barely put this one down! Well written storyline and you feel like you are racing against time along with them! Loved it!
April 8, 2021
Good read
I enjoyed this. Action, suspense s sense, deception,violence-what's not to like? The concept of the earth not being habitable in the future is thought provoking
I enjoyed this. Action, suspense s sense, deception,violence-what's not to like? The concept of the earth not being habitable in the future is thought provoking
November 28, 2018
I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I listened to this book. There is so much going on and so many obstacles for the characters to overcome. I liked how real and flawed they were. It's really irritating to read a book where the hero/heroine and other characters are always perfect and always right.
Stephen Sanders does a great job narrating the story and I think it enhanced my involvement as events unfolded.
I received a copy of the book for free but I will be buying the rest of the series.
Stephen Sanders does a great job narrating the story and I think it enhanced my involvement as events unfolded.
I received a copy of the book for free but I will be buying the rest of the series.
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