Blackout Trail

A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller

By: Linda Naughton

Narrated by: Elena Anderson

When the world goes dark, a doctor embarks on a perilous journey.

Doctor Anna Hastings is no stranger to disasters, having spent much of her career as an aid worker in conflict zones around the world. Yet when an electrical phenomenon known as an EMP brings down the power grid, Anna faces catastrophe on a scale she never imagined. She must learn what it means to be a doctor in a world deprived of almost all technology.

As the blackout causes planes to fall from the sky, Anna crosses paths with devoted father Mark Ryan in the chaos at the airport. Mark convinces Anna to travel with him and his seven-year-old daughter Lily to their family’s cabin in remote Maine. There Mark hopes to reunite with his wife, and find a safe refuge from a society on the brink of collapse.

Journeying across a thousand miles of backcountry trails, they will face a daily struggle against nature. Their biggest peril, though, may come from their fellow survivors. As Anna grows closer to Mark and Lily, she resolves to see them safely home. But can she hold onto her humanity in a world gone mad?

©2022 Linda Naughton (P)2023 Linda Naughton

A different twist on a common story

I've read many books on this topic and was pleased to come across a different point of view as well as a story that didn't revolve around wars and battles. The narrator did an excellent job. I will mention, for those who care, that this book does contain foul language. Some care, some don't, just throwing it out there for those that do. Overall, a very good story.

Blackout Trail

Wonderful read she did an excellent job in her research and her plot. The narration was good and I’m looking forward to the next book. I hope she writes.

Feel Good EMP Adventure

I’m glad a gave this book a shot. It was a good story w like-able characters. Some parts were a bit sappy for me but it didn’t deter me from continuing the audiobook. All in all - if there’s a sequel - I’d buy it.

Not stereotypical survival book

I really enjoyed listening to this book! Although the character Mark was annoying to me, he was so realistic. Characters had good depth, and I wish I there were more in a series with the characters. I’d love to see more of their story.

Uplifting Apocalyse?

I've listened to a ton of post apocalyptic books and this one was one of the better ones. It's a really good palette cleanser from the other overly violent EOTW books. Mark made me want to want to stab my eye out with a rusty fork but the other characters made up for him. This was written from a more positive perspective and the narration was really great. I think I have a new favorite narrator to add to the list.