Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Broken Lands: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (Age of Collapse Book 2)

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More twists and turns making this series a unique addition to post apocalyptic fiction!

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021

I grew up reading science fiction. However, as I age and the world changes, post apocalyptic fiction is my escape from reality. I know it’s strange but a series like Derek Shupert’s Age of Collapse series pulls me right into his characters’ lives and forget about everything else around me. In book two he doesn’t disappoint in the tiniest iota. Each chapter will rock you back and forth between the two main protagonists holding your breath as the story continues to unfold. The best part is the unique spin on the genre. The power is gone. Folks are losing their minds and the unprepared are scattered. In the midst of this chaos is an even bigger threat than the long term reality of a modern world without power. At least for one man, Alex. His fight to survive is unceasing and his love for his daughter drives him through all the obstacles thrown his way. Derek Shupert has put the hurt on this man and his daughter. His protagonists are no way near helpless. It’s refreshing to see the women portrayed in this series as capable (sometimes more) than any enemy or circumstance they encounter. This series does not disappoint.

Time to stop reading my opinion and get the book. I’m confident you’ll be impatiently waiting for Derek to pound the keyboard and deliver the next book!

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Blueflag FReeper

Either needs to learn to write or this was written by AI

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021

How many times can an author use the word “palm” as a verb and a noun? Use a thesaurus; it became tiresome and annoying as “palmxx yyyy”appeared over and over. And “verdure.” How about woods, or thicket, or bushes or ANY other word?

Plot elements used repeatedly: shot in the arm, tripped and fell, dropped their weapon, smashed his forearm, heat and humidity. Over and over.

I truly began to wonder if the text was written by AI.

A relentless bad guy never loses the trail. Bad guy shot at close range and still fights with vigor. Seriously?

Book 1 was pretty good. This one terrible. Not reading the next.

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Michelle L Ramsey

More twists and turns making this series a unique addition to post apocalyptic fiction!

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021

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Blueflag FReeper

Either needs to learn to write or this was written by AI

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021

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Kindle Customer

Barely Post-Apoc

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022

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After reading the first book and part of the 2nd book I stopped reading. Almost everything to this point in book 2 could be pre-apoc. Don't get me wrong. The book is action packed with people being chased and killed. There was no end to it that I could see. I would recommend for someone who likes non-stop action. It just wasn't to my taste.

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Country girl

A book for your permanent library.

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2021

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Shuperts books never disappoint! Action that never stops, characters you relate to, a storyline that leaves you wanting more. I'm giving up nothing so I don't spoil it for others. Read the complete series, and you will not regret it! Enjoy the ride!

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Amber Mc

ACTION PACKED!!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021

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This series has literally been one of the most action packed, cover to cover, books I've read in a very long time! I promise you will not be disappointed! Derek does a phenomenal job keeping you glued to the story!

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John

great survival story

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022

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A well written novel that keeps the reader turning the pages. Realistic SHTF story line with a good overview of how thin civilization really is.

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Nunya

Disappointing

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022

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This has nothing to do with an EMP except as a bit of a backdrop. It has nothing to do with a post apocalyptic world..except its dark. Incompetent characters that cause a high level of irritation for the reader

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Dennis Ross

Fantastic!

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021

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Alex is still trying to find his way to his daughter and meets up with a new friend, Wendy is running for her life from a deadly assassin, managing to outwit him but it's taking a toll. A great series if you love SHTF type stories.

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