Survivors: A Novel of the Coming Collapse

A Novel of the Coming Collapse (Coming Collapse, Book 2)

By: James Wesley Rawles

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

America is in the thrall of a full-scale socioeconomic breakdown. The stock market plummets, hyperinflation destroys the value of the dollar, and the population, unprepared for hardship, panics. Practically overnight, the high-technology infrastructure and chains of supply collapse, and wholesale rioting and looting grip every city. Law enforcement, transportation, electricity, fuel, and medical supplies are all in the past now, as the country staggers beneath its own weight. Lawless bands of killers roam the countryside, leaving devastation in their wake and now that the government is gone, the Constitution is at stake. Who will carry on?

In this chaotic and dangerous environment, a few families and individuals, bound together by their faith, skills, and foresight, must struggle not only to survive day by day but defend themselves against a new and vicious predator - their fellow man.

Survivors is a shockingly realistic and lightening fast thriller about the coming implosion of America as we know it. Renowned survivalist expert James Wesley, Rawles has packed this story with the cold hard facts about how to stay alive in the face of mass riots, starvation, and anarchy. His expertise lends unforgettable, authentic detail to this season's most chilling novel. Listeners will not only be entralled, they will learn invaluable lessons on how to survive the coming collapse.

©2011 James Wesley Rawles (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

The story has developed ADD.

Would you try another book from James Wesley, Rawles and/or Dick Hill?

Yes. Overall I think they are on the right track, the first book in the series was great, this one was lackluster. There was still a lot of details but they jumped around countless times. If you were not paying very close attention you easily got lost.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Focus, focus on a couple groups of characters and stay on a consistent timeline. This book jumped around A LOT.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Narrator did fine.

Could you see Survivors: A Novel of the Coming Collapse being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

IDK

Any additional comments?

It's still worth a listen/read but the first book it is not.

like the story line

While one second after is non-christian friendly the same can not be said for Survivors. The story is good the performance of the book is good, but i have to give the overall a three star rating because of the blatant and over the top christian propaganda.

While some may say the book would be better if JW Rawles went back and deleted all christian references to the book, I would say that the quality of the book would be doubled or tripled if he removed half the reference to Christianity. Frankly as a non-christian it is insulting to have the subtext of the book be "If your not a christian your not a good person and cannot be a good person.". The author would be much better served to follow the C.S. Lewis approach to writing and be more subtle about his flag waving for Christianity.

In comparison One Second after while it has a great story is heavy on trivial facts, and is much more subtly Christian so that it can be read without you feeling the author is trying to shove Christ down your throat. While Survivor has a lot of great practical knowledge a good story but is constantly shoving Christianity in your face. It would be nice if these two authors could find a middle ground.

Not so good

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No, I have already recommended against it.

What could James Wesley, Rawles have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

The dialog between characters was horrible. More times than not the author tried to pack as much information into the conversations between his characters which made the dialog unrealistic and cheesy

Did Survivors inspire you to do anything?

There was some good information in it. The Author does have knowlege on the subject. It has inspired me to prepare better for potential problems we may face in the future.

Great Information

Would you consider the audio edition of Survivors to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version but I enjoy audio books better. This was an interesting story and almost potentially believable. I wouldn't necessary call it a Thriller.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The protagonist Andres was a neat dude.

What three words best describe Dick Hill’s voice?

monitone

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me concerned of our future as a society.

Highly interesting story.

Great story but still liked the Patriots more.
It does take you through what could possibly become real.
Ideas were good and I'll listen to it again in the future.

Rawles & Hill do it again.

If you enjoyed Rawles Patriots: A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse you will enjoy his latest edition to the story line. If I have one complaint it would be the books are too short! Loved them both and highly recommend them.

good read

good book... had better. had allot worse...
if u like survival books A plus

Great Follow Up To The Author's 'Patriots'

Great story. The author makes the implausible seem quite reasonable. As always, he teaches as he goes and provides rich detail on why and how to prepare.

Love the series, anxiously awaiting the next volume.

Enjoy!

Story of being perfectly prepared.

Great story of how to deal with a economic breakdown of society. The only issue is that all parties involved were exactly prepared for this event. With almost no conflict throughout the entire story and unsatisfactory climax. Not a cliffhanger, just no finish to the story.

It was ok

Is there anything you would change about this book?

No. I understand why he wanted to write this book. It makes total sense. It just wasnt my cup of tea. I preferred patriots.

If you’ve listened to books by James Wesley, Rawles before, how does this one compare?

It was good. I love how he name drops. He tells you everything down to the name brand of the equipment being used. I really like that.

Do you think Survivors needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I personally think it should have stopped with patriots. This book was ok but the next book, founders, was going too far. Its like he is running out of fresh material so hes writing the same stuff.