Steven Porter had a mostly charmed life, one that most people would envy, that is, until it all vanished. He was far from home on the day his world changed forever. How far does the devastation reach – the whole country, the world? Millions of people are fleeing the cities trying to find safety. Steve finds himself as one of those lost souls wandering the highways. Each step forward is fraught with peril. What will he find if he even makes it back home?
To survive the dangerous journey he must battle hunger, thirst and the relentless attacks by others as well as brutal response by our government that raises more questions than answers. What’s left of his world? Normal is a fading memory, survival is all that matters. His challenge is simple, adapt or die.
This gritty stand-alone “Get Home” journey offers an intimate view of one man’s harrowing mission to return to his family. If you are looking for an addictive, exciting read—this is it.
JK Franks author of the popular post-apocalyptic Catalyst Series is an admitted tech geek, entrepreneur, cyclist, and bestselling author, JK Franks' world was formed by a childhood spent in the rural South growing up during the Space Age when he developed a love for writing. He became an avid student of history and science, and aa regular reader of reference books and biographies. Once he discovered science fiction he never looked back.
His work is characterized by meticulous research and a gritty, seldom-matched realism. His first series tells the tale of a near-future apocalyptic solar event, and the survivors' efforts to hang on to the remnants of a collapsing civilization. His newest work is State of Chaos. The slick techno-thriller launches a new and complex character as the protagonist. Like much of his work, it combines his passion for Hard Science Fiction with well-crafted characters and superb storytelling.
Franks and his wife now live in West Point, Georgia. He is currently working on the next book in the Cade Rearden series. No matter where he is or what's going on, he tries his best to set aside time every day to answer emails and messages from readers. You can visit him on the web at www.jkfranks.com. Please subscribe to his newsletter for updates, promotions, and giveaways. You can also find the author on Facebook or email him directly at media@jkfranks.com.