Blood And Banjos

The Borrowed World Series, Book 8

By: Franklin Horton

Narrated by: Kevin Pierce

Two men. Two life-altering decisions. One epic journey.

In this eighth installment in the best-selling Borrowed World series, Jim Powell is convinced that his presence in the valley is putting his friends and family in danger. Hoping to buy them some time, he increases the security at his home, then sets off on a trip to allow the situation in his community to cool off. As much as he hates the idea, he also intends to scout out a location to fall back to if his people get driven from their homes.

Frustrated by the constant tension and violence, his best friend, Lloyd, joins him. Though Jim initially welcomes the company, Lloyd spends his day writing folk ballads about his friend’s body count and bad decisions.

Both men struggle with how best to confront their changing world. Both are desperate for a solution that will give them peace. Jim ultimately wants control of his surroundings, but doesn’t want the responsibility. Lloyd wants to lay down his gun and return to the life of a performing musician. In his own way, each man will find that some truths are inescapable. While their collapsed world still allows them free will, there will be no peace, and there is no escape from the violence.

©2020 Franklin Horton (P)2020 Franklin Horton

Just when you thought it was over.

I was certain this series was done. Then this pops out an blows me away. Seriously glad the story is continuing. Love the little nod to the Mad Mick.

A New Author I am Loving

I have been looking for a new series and this one has veen fantastic. I waited for a few books to leave a review because the first book or 3 can be deceiving. These are a must read.

inner voices

There's a lot of internal struggle and emotional ground covered in Blood and Banjos. Jim, Lloyd, Sharon, Charlie and Pete. I love some of the self-realizations and coping mechanisms they come up with. I hope the camp can be revisited in the future... perhaps as guests for the potential 'festival' Jim kicks around in the next book.

once again a masterpiece

each book Franklin Horton releases is better than the last! truly a masterpiece of the apocalypse

A breath of fresh air

I read this book in six days. Loved it. Pager turner for me all the way. That said, some readers may find parts boring in comparison to the previous books since there is less action. Less overall fighting and more contemplation. No major epic battles; just mini battles throughout. Including internal personal battles. As the 8th book in the series, I found this to be a breath of fresh air. The story taking a moment to breathe and develop characters and atmosphere rather than throw in repetition. I could almost believe the journey was real, not fabricated. The ending seems to leave room for a 9th book, and if so, I highly anticipate it being released. Keep up the good work, Mr. Horton! I enjoy this world and the characters you've created and look forward to more.

The narration amazing, as always.