A. American

A. American is a contemporary survivalist fiction author best known for writing The Survivalist Series, which began with "Going Home" in 2012. The series follows Morgan Carter, a prepper navigating a post-apocalyptic America after an EMP strike disrupts modern society. Writing under a pen name, the author draws from personal experience in survival skills and preparedness to create detailed accounts of survival scenarios. Their work frequently incorporates practical knowledge of food storage, weapons, off-grid living, and crisis management. The author maintains a deliberate level of privacy while actively engaging with the survivalist and prepper community through books and social media. Their novels consistently rank among the top sellers in post-apocalyptic fiction and survivalist literature categories. Beyond The Survivalist Series, A. American has contributed to the genre with standalone works and additional series exploring themes of self-reliance, societal collapse, and community rebuilding in crisis situations.

Readers appreciate A. American's detailed knowledge of survival skills, weapons, and preparedness techniques. Reviews highlight the practical, actionable information woven into the stories, with many citing specific examples they've applied to their own emergency planning. Liked: - Technical accuracy in describing gear and tactics - Realistic portrayal of how communities might respond to collapse - Fast-paced action sequences - Practical survival tips and scenarios - Strong focus on family bonds and loyalty Disliked: - Political views seen as heavy-handed by some readers - Repetitive technical descriptions slow the pace - Character development takes backseat to survival details - Some dialogue feels unnatural Ratings across platforms: - Goodreads: "Going Home" averages 4.1/5 from 14,000+ ratings - Amazon: Series averages 4.5/5 from 20,000+ reviews - Consistent praise for technical authenticity - Critical reviews often mention political overtones "The weapons details are spot-on, but the character interactions feel forced," notes one frequent Amazon reviewer. Another writes, "Great survival manual disguised as fiction."

Going Home - A man attempts to return to his family across 250 miles of chaos when an EMP strike cripples America's infrastructure.

Surviving Home - Morgan Carter defends his family and community from desperate survivors and organized gangs in a post-EMP America.

Escaping Home - The Carter family is forced to abandon their home due to increasing threats from a government-backed militia group.

Forsaking Home - Morgan Carter and his allies fight against DHS forces while trying to maintain their survival community.

Resurrecting Home - The community works to rebuild while facing new threats from desperate survivors and hostile government forces.

Home Invasion - A prequel story detailing Morgan Carter's initial preparations before the EMP strike.

Home Coming - Morgan Carter faces new challenges as his community deals with refugee influx and dwindling resources.

Home Front - The survival community confronts internal conflicts while defending against external threats in a lawless America.

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Steven Konkoly writes about military and government personnel responding to large-scale disasters and conspiracies. His Jakarta Pandemic and Alex Fletcher series deal with characters preparing for and surviving through societal breakdown situations.

Mark Goodwin produces fiction centered on economic collapse and Christian end-times scenarios. His books incorporate survival techniques and strategic preparation while following characters through the breakdown of society.

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