Ruin

A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (Conquer the Dark Series, Book 2)

By: T. L. Payne

Narrated by: Phil Gilbert

A catastrophic EMP attack sends the United States back to the Dark Ages.

Amidst this chaos, Ayden and his sister Clara have fled a collapsed New York. They must now navigate the perilous ruins of a civilization governed by the law of the gun. Their survival hinges on outmaneuvering relentless enemy forces threatening to engulf them in the shadow of war. Together, they must draw strength from one another and the bonds they forge with allies in this brutal struggle.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in the rugged landscapes of Wyoming, a different battle rages. Mia, Ayden's girlfriend, confronts her own nightmare. Trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a vindictive psychopath, she fights not just for her survival but to reunite with her children lost in the storm of chaos.

Ruin is book two in the fast-paced Conquer the Dark series.

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A Very Intense EMP Survival Story!

Wow this was really hard to put down!! They went from one crazy intense scene to the next and I needed to know if they’d make it through! I need the next book!

Feedback

I’ve been a fan of your books for years and have always appreciated the way you build tension and excitement through well-paced, immersive stories. However, with this series, it feels like the stakes are constantly at their peak, with one intense, life-or-death situation following right after another. After a while, I found myself thinking, “Really? Another crisis already?” Without a bit of breathing room between these dramatic events, it started to feel less believable and harder to connect with the characters’ journeys. Some quieter, reflective moments would allow the suspenseful scenes to stand out more and give readers a chance to see more layers in the characters and the world they live in. I know you have a knack for balance in storytelling, so I’d love to see that brought into this series.