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After the Outbreak #2
Fight to Live
Could you survive the collapse? Two weeks after the virus outbreak, the trouble is just beginning. Nick, Jessa, and the rest of the group defended their home against a vicious attack. But the worst is yet to come. When Nick is forced to venture into new territory, he discovers just how deadly the world is now. With modern society in ruins, criminal elements are organizing and trying to take control.Could you find the courage you need? Matt Redmond is the only survivor in his town. He needs to get out if he wants to stay alive. A glimmer of hope lies in New Mexico, 800 miles away. It's a dangerous journey that would test anyone's bravery. And Matt just turned thirteen.Law and order are long gone. An alliance brings hope, but not even new friends can help Nick and the others when disaster strikes. With members of the group scattered, can they find their way back to each other? In this dangerous new world, how far will they go for their makeshift family?Fight to Live is Book 2 in a post-apocalyptic thriller series about people pushing past their limits as they try to survive the end of the world.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2017
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Dave Bowman
15 books11 followersDave Bowman is a writer and native Texan. When he's not writing about the end of the world as we know it, he can be found planning for his future homestead or haunting his favorite barbecue joint.
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March 27, 2020
Wow! What these characters go through in the short time period this series covers is pretty crazy. They just can’t catch a break. I loved these flawed characters. I loved that nick was a prepper who wasn’t fully prepared. I think their actions were often what anyone would do to stay together as a group and stay alive. There were a few things that seemed a bit like they were being stupid but we can all be stupid at times every single day.
Narration was excellent.
I was voluntarily provided this review copy at no charge by the author, publisher and or narrator.
Narration was excellent.
I was voluntarily provided this review copy at no charge by the author, publisher and or narrator.
December 28, 2017
love this series
February 24, 2018
The saga continues after Nick, Jessa and crew successfully defend their home against raiders. Even with that victory there is little time for rest. Nick forms an alliance with the Kiowa community of Los Gatos. The friendship brings a bounty of good will, happiness and trade goods. Jessa went off on her own quest to look for her friend Chris in Colorado. In another corner of the country, the virus continues to take victims and Matt Redmond finds himself all alone. Matt had just become a teenager, now he must find the courage to travel 800 miles to a lodge in New Mexico where he might find family and safety. This second installment is better in many ways than the previous one. The characters, story and narration are all well done. I look forward to the next volume. This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.
February 1, 2018
Tales of family
Great read. No cursing, no sex, just doing what they can to hold onto their humanity. I liked the characters, although I thought they all could use more fleshing out. Hair, eye colors, things that made them unique. Reading online books has often been accompanied by poor editing. This book had only one typo I saw. That's wonderful. You don't have to stop your train of thought to figure out what writer means? Ending had no real resolution. Would have liked to see them arrive at White Plaines. Maybe an epilogue would have done it. Year later how they are all doing. Questions left unanswered are vast but here are a couple. Why did Mia still need more epidemiology books? Did baby survive? Did they save seeds to grow more food? Do they form individual families inside the group.
Great read. No cursing, no sex, just doing what they can to hold onto their humanity. I liked the characters, although I thought they all could use more fleshing out. Hair, eye colors, things that made them unique. Reading online books has often been accompanied by poor editing. This book had only one typo I saw. That's wonderful. You don't have to stop your train of thought to figure out what writer means? Ending had no real resolution. Would have liked to see them arrive at White Plaines. Maybe an epilogue would have done it. Year later how they are all doing. Questions left unanswered are vast but here are a couple. Why did Mia still need more epidemiology books? Did baby survive? Did they save seeds to grow more food? Do they form individual families inside the group.
December 13, 2017
Another great book from this gifted author. I really like the way the author keeps the story moving and never lets it stagnate. The characters are very well done and I especially like the 13 year old Matt. He is forced to live by his wits, but he has the goal in mind to find his uncle.
One of the characters makes a terrible mistake and yet is still a valued member of the group.
You’ll really like this story from a talented wordcrafter. I am already looking for more from Mr. Bowman.
I highly recommend this exciting book to any one who likes a thrilling story !
One of the characters makes a terrible mistake and yet is still a valued member of the group.
You’ll really like this story from a talented wordcrafter. I am already looking for more from Mr. Bowman.
I highly recommend this exciting book to any one who likes a thrilling story !
March 2, 2018
This is a continuation of the story begun in Fight to Survive. A few new members join the original group from Nick's lodge. These characters are intriguing, and although their adventures are generally predictable for the genre, The story is engaging.
Andrew Tell delivers a very satisfactory performance. His pacing is appropriate and his character voices are distinct enough to easily follow dialog.
NOTE: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Andrew Tell delivers a very satisfactory performance. His pacing is appropriate and his character voices are distinct enough to easily follow dialog.
NOTE: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
March 15, 2018
This is the second book in the After the Outbreak series. My review of the first book wasn't great as the book was a bit slow and predictable. Unfortunately this second book is not as good as the first one.
The story is very slow and uneventful until near the end of the book when the survivors face down ruthless gang members. Even this single confrontation was quick and not engaging.
Presently there are only two books in this series, however, if there was a third I am not sure I would bother reading it.
The story is very slow and uneventful until near the end of the book when the survivors face down ruthless gang members. Even this single confrontation was quick and not engaging.
Presently there are only two books in this series, however, if there was a third I am not sure I would bother reading it.
March 23, 2018
The second in the series,this book is just as good as the first one.I couldn't stop listening!It is about 2 weeks after the vieus killed everyone.Nick and his new family are making a nice home at the cabin but the bad guys are relentless.New people come into the makeshift family.I am hoping there are more to this series!Andrew Tell again did a great job narating.
“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
March 28, 2018
The 2nd Novel of the Fight to Live/Denver Area
DB has penned the 2nd novel of After the Outbreak, which takes place predominately in Denver and Aspen, COL.. The survivors are beginning to form a family and are overcoming the hardships they encounter even though the elements of nature, crops, and dangerous humans subject them to constant turmoil and death. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER
DB has penned the 2nd novel of After the Outbreak, which takes place predominately in Denver and Aspen, COL.. The survivors are beginning to form a family and are overcoming the hardships they encounter even though the elements of nature, crops, and dangerous humans subject them to constant turmoil and death. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER
May 20, 2018
This second book was decent though somewhat predictable at the end. I could not understand how Nick and the others would not have worked hard to be ready to leave the lodge after getting ample warning of the approaching fire. Denial cost them dearly and can be deadly. And with 120,000 potential survivors in Denver, how can they be mostly gang members? I will read the next one to see where the main group ends up but hope it improves a little.
December 15, 2017
Great series
Right now I am on a post apocalyptic binge reading a lot with many authors and scenarios. I really liked where this series started and the pace of the story just draws you in. Lol, hard to find a place to stop where I wasn't so involved wanting to find out what happened next so I just kept reading.
Right now I am on a post apocalyptic binge reading a lot with many authors and scenarios. I really liked where this series started and the pace of the story just draws you in. Lol, hard to find a place to stop where I wasn't so involved wanting to find out what happened next so I just kept reading.
February 25, 2018
A Thriller of a Second Book in the Series
The continuing journey for Nick and his group gets more complicated. They make new friends, encounter enemies who want their supplies and the women, and must leave their lodge because of a raging forest fire. Finding a safe place is difficult and left for the next book in the series. A fast paced enjoyable read!
The continuing journey for Nick and his group gets more complicated. They make new friends, encounter enemies who want their supplies and the women, and must leave their lodge because of a raging forest fire. Finding a safe place is difficult and left for the next book in the series. A fast paced enjoyable read!
January 9, 2018
Another great read
Once again, I am impressed. Another book avoids annoying stereotypes and infuriating editing issues! My only complaint is that I now have to wait for the next book for who knows how long! Argh!
Once again, I am impressed. Another book avoids annoying stereotypes and infuriating editing issues! My only complaint is that I now have to wait for the next book for who knows how long! Argh!
January 18, 2018
The depth was missing
I enjoyed the book but I kept waiting for it to grab me but it never really did. I may read the next book but if I miss it I think I will survive also. The author did a better job than I could but it was still left wanting.
I enjoyed the book but I kept waiting for it to grab me but it never really did. I may read the next book but if I miss it I think I will survive also. The author did a better job than I could but it was still left wanting.
February 10, 2018
Much better than the first book in this series. Good enough that I'll read the next one that comes out. There was less useless dialog, more action, more originality, and more character development in this one - I liked it. 3.5/5
February 12, 2018
Good
I couldn’t put this book down but I need more I hope there’s more of this groups story.There were so many times I was sure they wouldn’t over come all the bad in the world.Hope to read more .
I couldn’t put this book down but I need more I hope there’s more of this groups story.There were so many times I was sure they wouldn’t over come all the bad in the world.Hope to read more .
May 29, 2018
Fight
I think, in my opinion, that book 2 is better. They have focused, a game plan and things are looking up.
Makes a person wonder why gangs seem to thrive in apocalypse settings.
I think, in my opinion, that book 2 is better. They have focused, a game plan and things are looking up.
Makes a person wonder why gangs seem to thrive in apocalypse settings.
March 18, 2020
I'm loving this series. I have been listening to it on my iPod as I work out. It has kept my interest and the third book in the series has already been purchased and downloaded for me to start. Great book.
September 23, 2022
I loved this book. There are bits of it that are a bit slow but the rest makes up for it. Everything that has happened to them and is still happening and they still continue to get up and go at it again. It’s mostly a very good story with some bits that gets the pulse racing. It’s a 4 star and it’s certainly worth a read.
December 14, 2017
Loved it! So many twists and turns. Will everyone get back together? Will everyone survive? I can't wait to find out.
February 14, 2018
A deadly virus has taken the U.S. population back to 1825.
When I started this series it said 2 book series. Not exactly. Now I’m waiting for Book 3. A good read however.
When I started this series it said 2 book series. Not exactly. Now I’m waiting for Book 3. A good read however.
April 5, 2018
Book 2 of a Great Seties
This book is a little more intense than the first one, other survivors join Nicks group, fighting to stay alive while keeping their humanity.
This book is a little more intense than the first one, other survivors join Nicks group, fighting to stay alive while keeping their humanity.
May 10, 2018
The second book was even better than the 1st one. I am looking forward to the 3rd one. The more people than add to their group the more I love it.
May 31, 2018
Not to bad
I liked this book. I may buy the next one. They made some decisions a prepper would not think of, not in a good way. Still not bad for 2.99.
I liked this book. I may buy the next one. They made some decisions a prepper would not think of, not in a good way. Still not bad for 2.99.
December 28, 2018
Great reading once again
Another good read, another author added to my list, thanks and look forward to many more. In this great series
Another good read, another author added to my list, thanks and look forward to many more. In this great series
September 20, 2019
Fight to Live review
Fight to Live is the second post apocalyptic pandemic survival book in the After the Outbreak series written by author Dave Bowman.
Fight to Live is the second post apocalyptic pandemic survival book in the After the Outbreak series written by author Dave Bowman.
January 12, 2020
So much bad luck in such a short time
June 5, 2020
New characters new friends, enemies and new enemies are all found here. New problems will lead to even more!
March 21, 2018
This series is fun, but missing twists and a great ending, I'm hoping book 3 is on it way.
The book is written in a movie style, and is very enjoyable.
Performance is perfectly done, my only problem is that there are parts that are very predictable but beside that it's easy on the brain so you can't not enjoy it.
So I have no problem recommending this series.
Got this audiobook for free for reviewing.
The book is written in a movie style, and is very enjoyable.
Performance is perfectly done, my only problem is that there are parts that are very predictable but beside that it's easy on the brain so you can't not enjoy it.
So I have no problem recommending this series.
Got this audiobook for free for reviewing.
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