• When the World Turns Dark

  • After It Turns Dark, Book 1
  • By: Jack Hunt
  • Narrated by: Miles Meili
  • Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (272 ratings)

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When the World Turns Dark

By: Jack Hunt
Narrated by: Miles Meili
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Publisher's summary

When an EMP destroys the electrical grid and a family is separated by a massive storm, who will survive?

Consumed by guilt over the accidental death of his daughter’s husband and child, a disabled veteran, John Sheridan leaves Florida and returns to his small town in the Black Hills of South Dakota to finalize the sale of a remote mountain cabin once shared with his wife. With his vision failing, he now believes this will be the last time he will see it and get to enjoy the biggest motorcycle rally in the world. But when a dirty-looking local teenage girl seeking safety breaks in and the power goes out, he learns a disturbing story and must decide whose survival matters more.

Meanwhile, in Florida, his daughter Laura ignores the evacuation order, vowing to find her sole surviving son before a crushing hurricane makes landfall. But when an act of decency at the height of chaos garners unwanted attention, her day is about to get even worse as she finds herself confronted with an even greater threat than the approaching storm.

When The World Turns Dark is a high-octane, post-apocalyptic thriller with flawed characters that explore the world after an electromagnetic pulse knocks out the power when society needs it the most. No lights. No phones. No transportation. This captivating family saga reveals what desperate people could be driven to do to survive at the worst time.

©2022 Jack Hunt (P)2022 Jack Hunt

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Action packed

There is a Whole lot that goes on in this story almost made my blood pressure rise.

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A Solid Story

I like real people doing real things, nothing super hero, nothing too fantastic. Maybe go to 2nd book maybe not.

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great story line!!

Different from most in a good way. I like how the weather is tied into it.

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All those cool skill sets

Enjoyed the storyline. Pace was good. Believable bad guys VS good guys. On to the next book!

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Great Listen

was so sorry to see it end..reccomend. Narrator did a great job changing characters.

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Great read!

Great read! Lots of good characters and a storyline that makes you think…what would I do?!
I received a free copy and left my honest review

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Entertaining, great multiple POVs, lacks character dev

Love the premise and ultimately you enjoy the characters. I’m personally a fan of significant character development in multi-view reads and this lacked in that category a bit, but the story is very very compelling. Starting the next in 5 minutes!

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Entertaining!

Decent storyline, excellent narration and good amount of action. I just have a hard time with the age and medical condition of the John character and all that he is able to accomplish. One minute he's having issues and the next, he's not missing any shots and barely getting a scratch on him. But I liked it enough to order the next book and find out what happens next. And I do recommend ordering this book.

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Awesome book

One of the best post apocalyptic books I’ve heard.
Can not miss with this one.

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Expected Better

Didn’t keep me at the edge of
My seat it’s ok not a epic book

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