Echoes of the Just

A gripping post-apocalyptic survival thriller perfect for fans of Franklin Horton Ryan Schow, and Kyla Stone. When a worldwide cyber-attack releases every prisoner at once, everything changes. Kevin Richardson wrestles with the choice to help in this global crisis far beyond his training as a volunteer state guard. After he chases down and subdues a desperate murderer, however, he realizes that courage in this new chaotic world is needed now more than ever. But as the hackers escalate their unimaginable plans, Kevin teams with other first responders who slowly realize the truth. The danger is less about the criminals-and more about the swift collapse of law and order at every level. Kevin's inner demons emerge as the outer world unravels. Will he find redemption in confronting them? Or will the mayhem consume him first? If you like collapsing societies, courage in the face of fear, and intense character struggles, then you'll love this realistic and gripping post-apocalyptic thrill ride. Perfect for fans of Franklin Horton, Ryan Schow, Kyla Stone, Derek Shupert, and the October Fall world! Seven Days 'til Mayhem is the intense first book in the Echoes of the Just post-apocalyptic trilogy.

The escaped convicts ramp up the chaos . . . The hackers have erased all money . . . Society is decaying . . . Can a young man plagued by guilt lead his friends to safety? Kevin Richardson never wanted to be his older brother's keeper. Overshadowed by a deathbed promise to his father years earlier, he and a teammate rescue his addict brother and begin planning their escape from the Seattle area. But after a dark fleeting moment of temptation, Kevin learns he is not so perfect himself and chooses to live by an honor code in the chaotic world-no matter the price. Procuring the equipment that they need for the hike over the mountains, Kevin accepts that not all his comrades can make the trip, reluctantly agreeing to escort several kids and some new friends to safety. But when two members of the party become trapped in a deadly situation, Kevin and his allies must fight unknown enemies and use every ounce of ingenuity to push through the danger.

The crushing weight of guilt. A dangerous journey across wild and rugged terrain. Will Kevin and his friends make it to Republic? Grief engulfs Kevin Richardson, his soul torn by gut-wrenching loss. Haunted by a broken promise made years earlier, Kevin now faces the daunting wilderness of Washington, guiding his friends to uncertain safety. When a chance encounter reveals that even animals abandon their dead, he suppresses his grief and pushes forward, leading the group through each treacherous mile of the pilgrimage. Steering his allies along forest roads and abandoned highways, Kevin faces tough choices-and being at the wrong place in the worst moment has dire consequences. But when Kevin's group discovers a loved one enslaved by a brutal horde, they must forge risky alliances on a treacherous mountain battlefield to save her. Predators are taking over every corner of civilization. Can Kevin's group find a moral path through the anarchy? Or will the third week in the new world seal their doom just a few miles from home? If you like collapsing societies, emotionally drained heroes, and several exciting plots converging like finely-tuned gears, then you'll love this heart pounding adventure! Perfect for fans of Franklin Horton, Ryan Schow, Kyla Stone, Derek Shupert, and The October Fall World!