2012: It Actually Happened

by Bob Dowd

Bob thought he had a great plan to make easy money. The Mayan's had an ancient prediction that the world would end in 2012. As the date loomed near, the superstitious people of the world would begin to fear for their lives! Desperate to survive, Bob knew they would be willing to pay anything if someone could guarantee their safety. Bob was an RCMP officer as was his oldest son. His youngest son was a mechanic and all were fighters as well as hunters. His wife and daughter in law were tough and smart. Who wouldn't hire them to keep them safe when the world ends? It was a great idea, especially when, as Bob put it, "There is no way in hell the world will end in 2012!" Bob had no reservations about taking these people's money as, from his point of view, these people would be paying for peace of mind knowing that they, and their families, would be taken care of when the world ends. A fair transaction as it would allow them to live in peace until the world ends, like the security one has knowing their house or car is insured. And when the world didn't end, and these people inevitably demanded their money back, Bob would remind them that, as per their contract, all sales are final! Bob and his family would be set for life!

Well Bob's plan was working, and he and his family were getting rich beyond any hopes they had earlier. It would have been perfect except for one small problem that Bob never imagined would be possible, 2012 actually happened and disaster struck! Now Bob and his family are in a scramble for their lives. Will they make it to safety? Even if they managed to survive the end of the world, what happens to survivors when there are no laws, no rules, and no one to hold them accountable for their actions?

306 pages, Unknown Binding

First published August 8, 2011

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was going to struggle through this mess of a novel until tonight when I googled the author. It turns out that ex-cop Bob Dowd is a child molester. Now I'm just going to throw this book in the garbage.

I didn't read the blurb carefully, I thought this book was going to be about a hero cop saving people during the apocalypse. I was wrong.

This book was written by an ex-cop named Bob. It's about an ex-cop named Bob. Apparently Bob is a member of the mensa society but seems to have the internal monologue of a barely-literate 14 year old.

Bob has a great life. He's got great kids and a reliable wife. He's had a good career and a successful side business. He has lots of 'toys' which he constantly obsesses over. He often reflects on how good life is.

Despite this, Bob wants to be rich. In the first five pages he thinks about how his lazy dog is pretty much just a rug, he should just skin the dog and save money on pet food.

There is nothing likable or compelling about Bob. He is simplistic, amoral and flat. He likes getting drunk and playing with his toys.

This book has not been edited. It is riddled with errors and awkward writing.

This is the worst thing I've read since Twilight. Disappointing in every way. Do not recommend.