• Going Home

  • A Novel
  • By: A. American
  • Narrated by: Duke Fontaine
  • Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (11,198 ratings)

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Going Home

By: A. American
Narrated by: Duke Fontaine
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Publisher's summary

If society collapsed, could you survive?

When Morgan Carter's car breaks down 250 miles from his home, he figures his weekend plans are ruined. But things are about to get much, much worse: The country's power grid has collapsed. There is no electricity, no running water, no Internet, and no way to know when normalcy will be restored - if it ever will be.

An avid survivalist, Morgan takes to the road with his prepper pack on his back. During the grueling trek from Tallahassee to his home in Lake County, chaos threatens his every step but Morgan is hell-bent on getting home to his wife and daughters - and he'll do whatever it takes to make that happen.

Fans of James Wesley Rawles, William R. Forstchen's One Second After, and The End by G. Michael Hopf will revel in A. American's apocalyptic tale.

©2013 A. American (P)2013 Penguin Audiobooks

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Whether we’re focused on the apocalypse or just an ill-timed breakdown on the side of a particularly remote road, there’s something about imagining survival scenarios that can be addictive. On some level, we all wonder if we would have what it takes to pit ourselves against the worst the world can possibly offer and make it out alive. That’s why it’s no surprise that survival literature is so popular, and that the stories in the genre are so diverse.

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Great book and narrator

Great book and narrator. I can't wait to start the next book in the series.

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Realistic story, great characters!

REALLY Appreciate that there wasn't any religious crap!!! Definitely could have trimmed back some details about food they ate and how.
Sarge is a Badass. Glad that Morgan grew a pair, and Thad sounds like the guy from the Blind Side

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An amazing story from start to finish.

what a refreshing break from so many apocalyptic stories. I love my zombie thrillers, but I've always used zombies as a metaphor. In this story you find something different. You find the closer to life tale of a Man Against Odds undefinable. You watch his success and failure with gross attention. This is a work of fiction, but it is also an exploration what is necessary to survive.

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Great book!

Would you listen to Going Home again? Why?

I would listen to this book again and capture a lot of the helpful idea's not to mention is was very entertaining. I drive a lot in a week and this made my drive times fly by.

What did you like best about this story?

The reality of it.

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When I first started listening to this book I was annoyed at how he broke down all the details, however after a while I found myself really feeling like I was part of the story. Great read/listen, and I'm already ready book 2.

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Great series

Would you listen to Going Home again? Why?

Yes, I was pulled in from the start!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Going Home?

When he meets people on the road.

Which scene was your favorite?

When he starts heading home

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

How to get home

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Good story

Wonder how it would be if EMP would happen are you prepared you might think you are, but are you?

Good story of one men journey and the people he met along his journey home.

Get prepared do not trust the government in taken care of you.

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Awsome book

Where does Going Home rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

So far in the SHTF genre this probably one of the best that I have read.

What did you like best about this story?

Great humour, I mean I was laughing out loud in the car on a few occasions. Being ex-mil, some of the stuff that came out of 1st Sgt's characters mouth was great.

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

I thought he did a good job. Would listen to him again. A good narrator really helps the story along.
Good job Duke.

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

Laughed out loud a few times,

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Good story had fun and really got wrapped up in the whole book. Made my commute blow by everyday that I listened.

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Great survival book!!!!

I've been reading many post apocalyptic/ world collapse books. This for me is simply the best, no gay feelings or cheesy lines, this is straight up survival!!!! The series is amazing and since reading them i havent been able to find other that can even get close to a. American survival series!!! Great narrator too

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well done

There was a bit too much superfluous detail but the story came through. I want to be engaged with the characters a bit more than the details of eating a meal.

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Addictive beware!

Good series only makes you want more. I have gone through 7-8 and can't wait to hear the next book.

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