Expatriates

A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse (Coming Collapse, Book 4)

By: James Wesley Rawles

Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

If the world as we know it ended tomorrow, would you survive? When the United States suffers a major socioeconomic collapse, a power vacuum sweeps the globe. A newly radicalized Islamic government rises to power in Indonesia, invading the Philippines, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and finally Northern Australia. No longer protected by American military interests, Australia must repel this invasion alone. In the thick of these political maneuvers, Peter and Rhiannon Jeffords, American Christian missionaries living in the Philippines, and Chuck Nolan, a Texas petroleum engineer working in Australia, must face the fear of being strangers in a world in flux.

Meanwhile, the Jeffords' relatives back in Florida struggle to defend themselves against the widespread looting and destruction left in the wake of the US government's collapse. As news spreads of Indonesia's merciless advances, Peter and Rhiannon must abandon their home and missionary post to avoid certain death, turning to their neighbors Paul Navarro and his teenage grandson, Joseph, to help them make the perilous 1,700-mile journey to Australia in a small boat.

But with much of Australia's navy and air force destroyed, a desperate ground war against Indonesia begins, pulling the Jeffords, the Navarros, and Chuck Nolan into a struggle that will determine the safety of their homes, livelihoods, and families.

Featuring brand-new characters, story lines that span the globe, and the authentic survivalist skills and unwavering faith needed to survive a global socioeconomic meltdown, Expatriates cements James Wesley Rawles's reputation as a leading expert and writer in the genre.

©2013 James Wesley Rawles (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Rawles comes through again.

I started to just skip this novel, since it was centered on overseas characters. Glad that I went ahead and picked it up. I really enjoyed it almost as much as Rawles' other books. Technical novels require that you listen more than once and take notes, but I really do enjoy them.

Another great one to add to your collection.

If you could sum up Expatriates in three words, what would they be?

A great addition

Who was your favorite character and why?

A combination of all of them, great story arcs!

What does Eric G. Dove bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A true professinal who pulls you into the story.

interesting

Good, realistic premise about financial collapse due to debt load and inflation. Weirdness re preaching. Really enjoyed 2 ancient hymns recited word for word. I do not think end of world warfare will play out as in this book. I may listen again.

My least favorite of the series

Not an especially gripping storyline. Good characters. Less material to leanr strategies and tips than Patriots. Maybe it was a geographical difference for me that weakened my interest. Hard to relate to foreign, unfamiliar areas.

Good read

Gun parts explosions and romance a interesting weave that is very difficult to put down and I highly recommend it

Another Rawles novel

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The story is in a mock historical fiction of an economic collapse. The author spends more time on the countries motivations and actions then on character development. Although this is typical of Rawles, and usually enjoyable, it's a bit over the top and takes away from the story. In short, it comes across as a long Wikipedia entry. I am usually a big fan of Rawles, but he really doesn't deliver in this novel.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The narrator was a bit off at times. On a couple of occasions he would mispronounce words. The narrator does an OK job but obviously does not have a weapons background.

long live the memsahib

long live the memsahib

long live the memsahib

long live the memsahib

long live the memsahib

long live the memsahib

long live the memsahib

long live the memsahib

by the Blood of Yeshua

Better Than "Founders".

I loved the detail of "Patriots" and appreciated the contrast between it and "Survivors". By the time I listened to "Founders" I felt like Mr. Rawles was squeezing the last little bit of life out of that particular strand of characters and circumstances; disappointing. "Expatriates" is a fresh set of characters in different circumstances and places. Much happier with this installment.

very good

if you're complaining about the story being "slow" then you don't understand what JWR is doing. his intent is education and informing us of history and what could possibly happen, and to help us prepare

Pithy

Survivalist Christian author writes two stories in parallel, but not related, after an apocalypse. In one, some Florida folks band together to protect themselves from city dwellers gone rogue looter. In another, an American expat escapes Indonesian invasion of Northern Australia, whilst finding the romantic love of his life and Christ at the same time. Politics and technical aspects of the survivalist cult manifest themselves in this book. The detail is sometimes excruciating as he describes the bolt action of a particular rifle, for example. Those technical details overcome what might be a good story if dummed down a little bit. Both stories make good reading and could probably be separated into two books; but that might make the editor add more detail...uck. So, this book remains a mediocre effort. I doubt if I'll read any more of this author.