The After War

Book One of the After War Series

By: Brandon Zenner

Narrated by: James Romick

Two years have passed since humankind faced extinction: Cousins Brian and Steven are leaving the protection of their underground bunker for the first time, after a cataclysmic war and unrelenting disease ravaged the earth. On the other side of North America, a young survivalist is leaving the seclusion of his cabin deep in the woods, traveling with his aging canine companion, Winston. For individual reasons, these men are traveling east, where the fragmented lives of a small number of survivors will soon be decided by the choices of a corrupt few. Simon Kalispell and Brian Rhodes are not yet aware, but the strength that resides inside them will soon be tested, and destiny will call for their fates to be forever intertwined.

Part I: To Alice was a semi-finalist in the 2016 BookLife Prize for Fiction, run by Publishers Weekly. Finalist in the 2017 Eric Hoffer First Horizon award. Winner of the PitchPerfect Award from Underground Book Reviews. Gold Quality Mark recipient from BooksGoSocial, their highest award level.

©2016 Brandon Zenner (P)2018 Brandon Zenner

Great dystopian read.

What did you like best about this story?

The character development.

What does James Romick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The characters and scenes really came to life. I particularly liked the voice he used for Nick Byrnes.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The last scene, the war, was intense. For me, it was the climax of the novel and the characters.

Love these books

My number one favorite of all the books are the ones on post apocalyptic stories. This author does that to a T. He describes everything so that when I close my eyes I’m there, I feel and see everything through the words of the narrator. Excellent story, I would recommend this book To everyone. Thank you to the author and the narrator, great job

First audio book, sets the standard high.

It was my first audio book, I didn't really know what to expect. I didn't have time to sit and read a book, so I listened to this one to and from work everyday. Once the story kicked up I found myself sitting in my driveway not wanted to go inside, I had to know what happend next. I don't want to spoil any parts for possible listeners but there were so many times I cheered on Simon, or cussed out nick or Carl. Was fantastic, the bar is set, I'm so excited to listen to the next book.

Excellent Story!

This is a very well written post apocalyptic type tale. The narrator cannot pronounce certain words properly, but if you can ignore that, it's quite enjoyable.

Good ending!!!!!!

This is the complete series and is well worth the credit. I cannot imagine being in a log cabin all by yourself for 2 years. Or in a shelter with the same person day in and day out for 2 years. Then to emerge to find the world so changed. Only to get were you are going to become embroiled in a war. Very interesting listening and the narrator, James Romick gave a good performance in The After War.


This book
was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.