The Locker Nine: Books 1-4

The Complete Four-Volume Locker Nine Series

By: Franklin Horton

Narrated by: Kevin Pierce

For the first time ever, the complete four-book Locker Nine series is available in a box set. A number one best seller in both the post-apocalyptic and dystopian genres. Includes: Locker Nine, Grace Under Fire, Compound Fracture, and Blood Bought.

Description of book one, Locker Nine:

A determined young woman and a psychopath living out his favorite video games clash in the apocalyptic aftermath of a nationwide terror attack.

Grace's dad taught her survival, self-defense, and shooting, then sent her away to college, hoping she'd never need those skills. All he wanted was to give her a fighting chance if the world fell apart.

Then, it did.

Near the end of Grace’s freshmen year, coordinated terror attacks take place at dozens of locations around the country - including on the campus of Grace’s university.

Grace and her father barely have time for a single rushed phone call before they lose signal. Robert reminds Grace of the key he gave her when she left for school - the key that she never takes from around her neck.

She doesn’t know what it opens. She doesn’t know where the engraved numbers will lead her. All she knows is that her dad once told her this key could save her life.

With her roommate in tow, Grace embarks on a treacherous journey home and ends up in the crosshairs of another desperate traveler - a seriously disturbed gamer who sees nothing but opportunity in a world that now resembles that of his favorite video games.

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not bad, but pretty unrealistic

a very frustrating book! While overall not bad, the characters repeatedly do stupid s*** that would be unlikely for somebody with training and experience. also ridiculous unlikely situations, like not getting out of the way of a coasting car.
also, I have a hard time believing did that many people including law enforcement and Families, would knowingly go along with a plan to forcibly take somebody else's retreat.
it seems a little insane that a relatively intelligent person would think that taking a person's retreat for their family, perhaps set up for 4 to 8 people, would be sufficient to feed and house the dozens of people in his group for months or years. a two-year supply of food for four people would only last a group of 40 less than 3 months. not even enough to get you through a winter.

Killed it

As usual the duo killed it!!! Great story,great characters, great everything! I am a forever fan! Keep it up boys!

Great series by Franklin Horton and Kevin Pierce!

I thoroughly enjoyed this series by Franklin Horton. As always, Kevin Pierce does an excellent job.

Pros: Each book, while continuing the storyline, has a theme of sorts and concentrates on different aspects, I really enjoyed that approach with this novel series. It keeps it interesting. My least favorite was book three, which had to be there to close out some storylines and set up book four. I say "least favorite" as if I'm describing my least favorite ice cream flavor. It was still a great book and well worth the time.

It was really interesting how the book was written so that each character was narrated from their point of view. The comedic value of that was pretty solid. It really makes you think about how others just see the world completely differently and also think they are correct in their thought process. Perhaps the most frightening part of this book was the thoughts of the gamer and the druggy when you realize there are really people out there that think like that.

I really liked the characters that popped in and out. This helped the story move along and also reflects some reality in this situation where people would move into or out of your life during events like this.

The story moves along well, has some good twists and turns, some predictable moments, and of course, those times when you are literally saying, "No, no, no... don't do that." out loud while reading this book.

I like that there was a lot less cussing in this book compared to the "Borrowed World" series.

A previous reviewer mentioned that the mom was presented as a helpless character. I didn't see that. Maybe it's because I've had experiences with the same surgery she had - but Grace's mom is possibly the toughest person in this book considering all she did in her condition. Of course, that reviewer has a right to their opinion - I just saw it differently.

If someone ever wrote the story of my life I'd want Kevin Pierce to narrate it. I understand it would be terribly boring, but he'd be the one that could make it interesting. I found Franklin Horton's book by searching for books narrated by Kevin Pierce. He's that good. I like his voice, the way he pauses, emphasizes at the right times, and handles the different characters. Excellent job, Mr. Pierce.

Four books for one credit - how could you go wrong? Get it!

Cons:

This series is going to cost me more credits as new books come out because I have to see what happens with the story.

Sometimes the characters do the dumbest things - but I know if I were in their situation, I'd probably do some stupid things as well.

That's about it on the "cons". It's a great book series.

great read

Wealth of hidden gems of information and perspectives that make you think. Wrapped around an engaging story. great read

great books

definitely worth listening too. great for a long road trip. I love almost all this guys books. enjoy the ride of this great thriller.