Prodigals

Carl Raydon knew it was coming. Disaster was only a matter of time.

Within the tightly-knit Raydon family, their patriarch had long foreseen the looming catastrophe and meticulously prepared his loved ones for the inevitable. Then, in a nightmarish symphony of destruction, nuclear missiles erupted across the West Coast, East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico. The aftermath unleashed a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse, thrusting 80 percent of the nation into a disorienting abyss of darkness and despair. The pillars of society crumbled, reducing civilization to a shattered husk.

Desperation seized the government's every move as it scrambled to salvage the remnants of its infrastructure. But what lay at stake surpassed mere buildings and roads; the very foundations of human existence had been shattered in a blink of an eye. The comforts and necessities upon which the populace once relied had vanished in a merciless instant. The question that hung in the air like a condemned verdict: would the United States cling to its fragile cohesion, or would it succumb to the relentless forces that threatened to tear it apart from within?

Separated across the expanse of Washington State, each branch of the resilient Raydon family, awakened to the grim reality that their father's premonitions had manifested into a harrowing actuality. Driven by a fierce determination to protect their own, they embarked on treacherous journeys, forging through the chaos that now gripped the land. Their destination: the ancestral ranch nestled deep within the untamed heart of Republic County.

But the path to sanctuary was strewn with formidable obstacles, both human and elemental. In a world where opportunists thrived amidst the crumbling chaos, the Raydons battled not only against the wrath of nature itself but also against the ruthlessness of those who sought to exploit the weak. Yet, the stakes reached far beyond personal survival as they found themselves ensnared in a treacherous web spun by enemies both foreign and domestic.

"The Prodigals Series" weaves an epic tapestry of unyielding family loyalty, relentless struggle, tenacious survival, and fragile hope. Through the relentless trials, their unwavering faith in one another and in a higher power sustains them, revealing that in the face of overwhelming darkness, the only salvation lies within their father's house.

B. Johnson

★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great EMP survival series
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022
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"I was pleasantly surprised with this story strong family with strong values always wins my vote. Great start can't wait to read the next one."

Robin

★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
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"This is exactly how I have always imagined that things would turn out and this is a fine piece of writing."