Robert Lerz

We REALLY could be all gone in just 48 hours......

Revisado: 12-02-22

Deep thoughtful story based in both science and history. Strong character development. Immersive performance. Makes one ask themselves, "what would I do".

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A Great Read, Especially These Scary Times...

Revisado: 12-02-22

The author immerses you in a familiar place, but different reality. I either lived in, or frequented many of the upstate NY towns he discusses. So the story was brought "home" for me. But regardless of where you are from, you will connect to his very well developed characters. He didn't rely on zombies, aliens, or other hyped up and often unbelievable events. In this book you are simply inserted into a small town, a community of people trying to survive very difficult times. Void of all the modern technology we take for granted in our here-and-now. A gripping and fascinating tour through the daily lives of regular folk who are perhaps twenty years into surviving on their own. No centralized law, government, transportation, or manufacturing. What would YOU do? How would YOU get along if you were a car salesman by trade, but now there was no more cars, fuel, rubber, or even drivable roads? If society as we all know it, no longer existed. How would you eat, what would you drink, how would you get around? This book takes you there. Hey, we are in seriously unstable times right now. In 25 years we really could be (if we are lucky enough to still be alive) one of his characters! Read this book. Learn from this book. Let this book help prepare you for a future none of us want. And/or read it just to see how incredibly creative mankind really is. Yes, we are facing potentially hard times in our real future. But this book gives us hope, and some hints on how to survive and even thrive should the unthinkable ever happen. Kudos to the author. I got much out of his reimagined American society.

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A modern "Lord of the Flies" on steroids

Revisado: 02-18-22

The performance and narration was absolutely on-point. The unique approach Mike Bockoven used in telling the story pulls you into the narrative. Every few minutes the listener finds themselves thinking "REALLY!? OMG! What's going to happen NEXT!" It is a very good listen that makes you wonder, could this really happen? I am glad I gave this one a shot. But hey Mike, what's with the Ferris Wheel on the cover? Shouldn't the cover image be a huge exclamation point? You listeners will get (and agree with) the question once you listen to it.

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Gripping, Pulls You In and Holds You.....

Revisado: 11-09-21

Many of us blue-collar working folks will connect with Dusty. His frustrated societal perspectives will resonate with working-class readers. Well written in a "journal" kind of way. Departs from the typical "zombie" stuff, which is nice. These infected "monsters" are still "alive". They eat, sleep, mate, have strategy, and even basic emotions. It is an entertaining listen. Ray Porter, of course, is absolutely amazing (duh, everyone knows that). The post story interview about the book really ties up some lose ends. Only real mentionable criticism is the ending. After hours of lead-up, the story simply falls off a cliff with a terribly lackluster ending. So enjoy the hell out of it until the last twenty minutes, then forgive the shockingly uninspired ending. In my mind I did this by making up my own ending based on the very well developed characters. Maybe a part-2 is out there? I haven't looked yet. If there is, I'll grab it.

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A quick little book that ties stuff together...

Revisado: 08-13-21

Nice! A fun way to answer some questions that pop up in the Fallout universe!

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Don't Mess With Talbot!

Revisado: 08-13-21

Can't stop listening! Will review for real when I finish the last book. It does feel like ONE story. Which is good.

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Still has me intently listening!

Revisado: 08-13-21

Book 2 did not disappoint! I will write a real review when I complete the last book of this story. Go Talbot!

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Grabbed me, and held my interest....

Revisado: 08-13-21

I am into the 4th book of this story and still going. I'll review all of them at once when I complete the final book. But I certainly relate to Mike Talbot! He's the man!

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Very Exciting Two-Hours!

Revisado: 07-02-21

Short listen to be sure. But two hours FLEW by because this short book is awesome. Very unique premise. Triggers your imagination. I will look for more by this author.

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Twists and Surprises!

Revisado: 06-24-21

Good story, well written. Decent character development. Realistic emotions and fears. Of course, as usual RC Bray was epic. I'm getting tired of complimenting Bray! He's always amazing. I like that the book is not some all-encompassing huge planetary epic tome. It's just a microcosm. Three guys trapped together during a global apocalypse, for a few days. Easy to wrap your mind around. Good job. Worth the listen.

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