Project Hometown

De: D.J. Molles

Narrado por: Christian Rummel

Introducing new characters, as well as shedding fresh light on ones we all know and love, Project Hometown is the action packed prequel to The Remaining Universe that shows the madness of how it all began and looks unflinchingly at the grit and determination of the men who died to make it happen, as well as the ones who survived to become the legendary warriors known simply as “Coordinators.”

This is where it begins…

If the candidates in the Project Hometown Selection Process have learned one thing, it’s that the whole program was designed to mess with their heads.

Dominic “Dom” Russo is one of those candidates. After nearly a year in the program, he has survived Phase 1 (AKA “Hell Indeterminate”) and the infamous Phase 2 (AKA “The Lord of the Flies Phase”). And now he’s HALO jumping into Phase 3, where simulations and training end, and a real-world test of his skills begins.

But where on earth can you send teams of operatives to test their mettle in a real-world environment, without causing a massive international incident?

Welcome to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country embroiled in a decades-long civil war, specifically chosen because it is so conspicuously ignored by the world. Like Vegas for violence, what happens here stays here.

To Dom, it seems pretty straightforward: he and the other three guys on his small team simply have to prove they’re able to get strangers to work with them in order to stand up to a coalition of rebel forces amassing in the region of North Kivu. Pick a village, teach them how to defend themselves against the rebels, equip them, and then boogie out before things get too hot.

But nothing in this selection process is ever straightforward. Unbeknownst to the teams of operators scattered across North Kivu, a power struggle is in full swing back at home, where a slimy politician, a cold-hearted military contractor, and one lonely US Army colonel are battling for the very soul of Project Hometown. Because even as far as they’ve taken this secret project, they still have yet to agree on exactly what type of man they want to fill its ranks.

Who will be best prepared to resurrect the American government in the event of a society-ending disaster? Hard-core killers who will follow orders no matter what? Or men of high moral caliber, who will always do the right thing?

Caught between these warring philosophies, Dom and the other teams on the ground soon find themselves caught in yet another pressure cooker, where they will be forced to pick a side. Because in Phase 3, their choices have very real consequences—not only for their chances to complete the selection process, but for the people who have to keep living there after they are gone.

As the bullets start flying, and innocent lives are on the line, each of these candidates will have to dive into the deepest parts of themselves and decide what type of man they want to be.

©2025 D. J. Molles (P)2025 Audible Inc.

amazing

really great add to the set. brought a lot of back stories from the books to life. hope its not the last one!

action packed story

the story was phenomenal. it was action packed and very thrilling. its every bit as good as the rest of the remaining series

Meet The Operators!

So this is how it all began. The Selection Process for the program to rescue and rebuild America after a societal collapse. These men are subjected to physical and mental abuse for weeks with a single goal, to be chosen as Project Hometown operators. They have made it to Phase 3, potentially have the end in sight. Everything they have worked so hard for is close enough to touch. >Until they risk it all to do the right thing. They are handed a way out and, in fact, ordered to walk away. They have endured so much to get where they are. The odds are success are razor thin. No one would blame them, no one would even know if they just left the country. >To a man they chose to stay because it is the right thing to do. Molles leaves me so impressed with our military men and women. He always makes me feel proud to be American.

Another slam dunk

I picked up my first remaining book over a decade ago on sale at a bookstore that was closing. Zombies brought me in, but DJ has fully brought me into this universe so much so that even this prequel which contains no zombies has me fully immersed. This man can’t miss.

So good!!

Love this series and the narrator. I hope there is more that he can write

outstanding prequel

I've been huge fan of the Remaining universe for several years now and have read all the books repeatedly. This prequel sheds light on the beginnings of Project Hometown and is a wild ride from start to finish. Definitely two thumbs up.

Prequel done right.

As expected, exceptional storytelling and action. Though what stood out most was Molles’ clever crafting of situations that allowed for character isolation - both in groups and individually. This is the essence of The Remaining series and I loved it!
For series fans especially, this book is an engaging and illuminating tie-in to the series as a whole.
Molles and Rummel deliver the goods.

Molles can't miss!

Another great entry into the Harden Universe! DJ has a way of reaching into a man's soul and touching you deep every time. I always end his books with a sense of dudy and appreciation for our armed forces. This was a great origin story loved every second!

Another great entry in the remaining series

It’s crazy how consistent Molles is. This was another really good story. Not among the best books in the series, but somewhere around the middle. Which is still among my favorite books.

NON-STOP ACTION!

Great prequel to the Remaining series. Action is non-stop! I listened to “Project Hometown” in one day. Couldn’t stop listening.