Going Home

Going Home follows Morgan Carter, an IT professional who becomes stranded 250 miles from his family when an apparent EMP strike disables vehicles and the power grid. Armed with his survival skills and emergency pack, he must journey on foot through a rapidly destabilizing landscape to reach his home in Florida. The story tracks Morgan's encounters with both allies and threats as he navigates a world where modern infrastructure and social order have suddenly vanished. His background in prepping and survival techniques is tested as he faces challenges related to food, shelter, self-defense and the unpredictable behavior of desperate people. The narrative provides practical details about survival scenarios and preparedness while exploring how quickly society can break down when basic services disappear. This first book in a series examines themes of self-reliance, community bonds, and the fragile nature of modern civilization.

Readers call this a realistic portrayal of societal collapse from an average person's perspective. The book resonates with those interested in practical prepping and survival scenarios. Positives: - Detailed descriptions of gear, supplies, and survival techniques - Focus on family dynamics during crisis - Step-by-step breakdown of decision making - Relatable main character who makes mistakes Negatives: - Writing style needs polish, with grammar issues - Repetitive descriptions of equipment - Some find the political views heavy-handed - Dialog feels unnatural at times - Plot pacing slows in middle sections One reader noted: "Finally, a prepper book where the main character isn't a ex-military superhero." Another stated: "Too much time spent listing brand names and gear specs." Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (13,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (3,800+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.3/5 (200+ ratings)

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🔹 A. American, the author's pen name, was chosen to maintain anonymity due to his career in the medical field while writing survival fiction. 🔹 The book sparked a successful eight-part series called "The Survivalist Series," with many readers praising its realistic approach to survival scenarios. 🔹 Much of the survival gear and techniques described in the book were personally tested by the author during his own preparedness training. 🔹 "Going Home" was initially self-published and gained popularity through word of mouth before being picked up by a traditional publisher. 🔹 The story's premise of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack was inspired by the author's research into a 2004 congressional commission report about EMP threats to the United States.