Escaping Home

A Novel

By: A. American

Narrated by: Duke Fontaine

Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

When society ceases to exist, who can you trust?

After the collapse of the nation's power grid, America is under martial law - and safety is an illusion. As violence erupts around him, Morgan Carter faces one of his most difficult decisions yet: whether to stay and defend his home, or move to a more isolated area, away from the prying eyes of the government. He and his family are hesitant to leave their beloved Lake County, but with increasingly suspicious activities happening in a nearby refugee camp, all signs point towards defecting. Morgan and his friends aren't going to leave without a fight, though - and they'll do anything to protect their freedoms.

From the author of the hit survivalist novels Going Home and Surviving Home, Escaping Home describes the struggle to live in a world with no rules, and how, sometimes, the strength of family is the only thing that can pull you through.

©2013 A. American (P)2013 Penguin Audio

I like it

Things are going to suck when society finally implodes. This series gives you a good idea of what could be in store for those who haven't taken any precautions.

Great 3rd book

Despite some negative reviews on this one, I thought it was great and I'm just as excited to get to the next one.

Good Addition to Series - Prelude to More Action

At the end of Surviving Home, Book Two in this series, Morgan and his friends, Danny, a neighbor, Thad, his traveling companion, and Sarge and his three team members (met in Going Home, Book One), had done a reconnaissance of the local ‘government’ camp to see if they could tell how things were going. It wasn’t clear if those living in the camps were being helped or mistreated but Morgan and Thad were surprised to spot a young woman that looked like Jess, the girl they helped travel home to Ocala in Book One. Unfortunately the spies were spotted and had to pull out under gunfire.

Sarge is insisting that everyone start panning the move to an alternative location since the government troops most likely know where Morgan and Danny live. Morgan’s wife doesn’t like the idea although the girls think it might be a fun ‘camping adventure.’ The guys begin to make trips moving necessary and wanted equipment and supplies to the rugged cabins that Morgan showed them.

Many trips with a lot of gear draws some unwanted attention and the survivors face an ambush. Finally the attack on their own homes comes including the hostile presence of one of their old neighbors who insists they all move to the government facility.

Contact is made by a stranded Marine troop who offers some helpful intel to Sarge in exchange for needed supplies. These men have come across a man who survived a disastrous escape attempt from the government camp. Meanwhile, the slave-like conditions of the government camp are portrayed through Jess and her roommates.

This is the third installment in the series and seemed not quite as action packed as the prior books. There was still good action but I would say that this was a ‘preparing’ interlude to the next book. I was fully engaged by the story which read (listened) very quickly. I am looking forward to the next installment.

loved it

This was a great one in this awesome series, I really enjoyed it. thanks Duke!

Great series, ready for #4.

Loved it, great series I'm ready to purchase book #4. Duke Fontaine does a great job.

good story

Good story, still a little slow because there is almost too much detail. Story could be a little faster.

simply incredible

Can't say enough positive things about this series. Never lets me down, exceptional storytelling, compelling story and interesting characters.

Another strong book in the series

What made the experience of listening to Escaping Home the most enjoyable?

I think Duke Fontaine really brings the characters to life. Since the first book you've gotten to know them through his great reading & use of different voices. It makes for a great listening experience. The story is also great which is the majority of it but the two combined makes it exceptional.

What other book might you compare Escaping Home to and why?

I'd compare it to the previous two. Going Home laid the groundwork & Surviving Home continued on & this is perfectly inline with those. The story continues seamlessly & never gets boring or dragged out.

Which character – as performed by Duke Fontaine – was your favorite?

I guess Morgan being the main character is a favorite but Thad & Sarge are also great.

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

My only reaction was to want to keep going. It's a very engrossing story.

Any additional comments?

This is a great book & series. I think there are 8 out as of now. So when you get sucked in, which will happen, you'll have plenty more books to check out. If you liked the first 2 you'll like this one and all the rest.

awesome

finally a series that makes you want the next book. word word word word word

Still hooked! Waiting for book 4.

Things at home have gotten pretty bad, DHS has started to sniff around, and now the old homestead isn't looking like such a good place, time to look for a better place, however, things are not so clear cut. There's now the camps to "help" people out, are they really helping? Foods getting scarce, even your planning is starting to show some holes. You've been helping your neighbors as much as you can, but there's a limit to how much help you can offer, and still keep your family fed.

I'll wait patiently for book 4, as long as A. American does the same high quality has with the last three books. Like the saying goes, "no wine before it's time", well take your time A. American, however, don't take too much time.