The Collapse: The Complete Series

By: Penelope Wright

Narrated by: Penelope M. Wright

Rosie collapsed on the Seattle sidewalk, alone, cold, and drenched in seawater.

Her head ached. Nothing seemed right. And her memory was little more than a fuzzy feeling of foreboding.

She knows two things…

One: She’s on an important mission.
Two: Never mix with the locals.

Injured and weary, Rosie knows that if she doesn’t get help, she may not be able to piece together the reason she's in 2018. Her gut says it’s vital. But if she trusts anyone, it could forever alter the timeline.

When tough, street-smart Carlos takes her under his wing…

…the adventure begins.

You’ll love this dystopian, post-apocalyptic series, because you'll stay up late into the night to see what happens next.

©2020 Penelope Wright (P)2024 Penelope Wright

Fantastic! Don't miss this!

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into The Collapse—especially when I saw it was a time travel story. That usually sends up a red flag for me; I tend to avoid anything that makes me do mental gymnastics just to follow the plot. But this one? It just flows. The time travel here isn’t a convoluted gimmick—it’s a narrative tool that lets you see the same events and people from different angles and understand each character’s unique perspective and motivation. That might sound like it could get repetitive, but it never does. It’s surprisingly easy to follow, and even more surprising in how well it works.

Yes, the core premise is far-fetched—but I really appreciated that the book doesn’t try to stretch itself across continents or spiral off into chaos theory. It stays focused on a small group of characters and just a couple of buildings in Seattle. That narrow scope is a real strength. Instead of endless exposition or sprawling global stakes, you get tight, character-driven storytelling that gradually widens out at a pace that makes sense.

If you’re skipping the blurb, here’s the gist: The Collapse follows a handful of people in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event. Something massive and world-changing has happened, and in the ruins of modern life, a limited form of time travel allows a few people to revisit times before the collapse and bring very small amounts of supplies back.

Penelope Wright’s narration is excellent. I have just finished her Queen Trials series and was happy to find another series where she narrates her own work.

Box set is a must

So many threads of time & details. Love the characters and twists. So thankful I purchased the set. Each book has you wanting to continue the story.

Time travel on steroids

Great book series and the time travel and twists in the story are really fun.

Really great read.

I enjoyed this box set. I liked that is was clean, it had several great story lines that all tied together.

Very entertaining

YA is not my usual genre but this had a lovely sense of balance. Delightful mash-up of time travel/destopian/sifi/romance without the endless whining and pining… strong lead characters and unique situations. Enjoyable and a great buy for one credit. Look forward to the next series.