Collapse

New America, Book 1

De: Richard Stephenson

Narrado por: David Gilmore

America is falling, ready to join the Roman Empire as a distant memory in the annals of history. The year is 2027. Tired and desperate, the American people are deep in the middle of The Second Great Depression. The Florida coastline is in ruins from the most powerful hurricane on record; a second just like it is bearing down on the state of Texas. For the first time in history, the Middle East has united as one and amassed the most formidable army the world has seen since the Third Reich. A hidden army of terrorists is on American soil.

This is the story of three men: Howard Beck, the world's richest man, also diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Richard Dupree, ex-Navy SEAL turned escaped convict. Maxwell Harris, a crippled, burned out Chief of Police of a small Texas town. At first they must fight for their own survival against impossible odds. Finally, the three men must band together to save their beloved country from collapse.

©2012 Richard Stephenson (P)2012 Richard Stephenson

Entertaining Story but not very realistic.

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I enjoyed listening to this book and will listen to the series as I have many questions about what's next? Although I enjoyed this book very much I don't think it is a very realistic scenario. If you have ever read or listened to "One Second After" or "Patriots" those are more realistic. Still I do like what I have heard so far.

Have you listened to any of David Gilmore’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I like Mr Gilmore's delivery. I found him to be an entertaining performer.

Did Collapse inspire you to do anything?

I think we should all prepare and be ready for whatever is coming. The US economy is teetering on a fine line right now.

C. Coleman Review

Love it, Great story line, this book needs a movie and I can play Richard...lol.. would love it

Interesting

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

I liked a few of the story lines better than others, typical

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Not really, but I liked it

Great read

I really enjoyed this book and the three main characters. Each were very different and you were able to be drawn to each on a very different level. I loved the way the writer used current situations and spun them into possible future scenarios for his book such as the current issues with Iran, global warming, political unrest and terrorism spreading into our nation, oil shortages and another Depression if we don't turn to alternative sources for fuel. Also the barely veiled discord between the government and our President, where our elected officials seem to want to get rid of the President altogether and make themselves and those they choose in charge of this country and force everyone to do as they please.

Skip it!

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

The characters in this story are so unbelievable, and not fleshed out.

Was Collapse worth the listening time?

No. Better books out there.