Behind the Gates 1

Collapse of America, Book 1

By: Bobby Akart

Narrated by: Andrew Wehrlen

Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

America was on the brink of collapse.
The fabric of society was torn apart.
The economy was in shambles.
Ordinary Americans experienced death by a thousand cuts, and it was coming soon to your neighborhood.

International bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, delivers up-all-night thrillers to nearly two million listeners in 245 countries and territories worldwide.

“Akart is one of those very rare authors who makes things so visceral, so real, that you experience what he writes.”

In a once-thriving neighborhood, prosperity and harmony were the norm. Families walked the tree-lined streets, children played in the parks, and a sense of community bound residents together. However, over time, this changed. Political beliefs divided them. Economic collapse struck the nation bringing with it an inevitable and devastating societal collapse.

“You are there. Feeling what they feel. Anger, joy, love, mourning. You feel it all. Not everyone can write a book like this. It takes a special writer to make you feel a book.”

Behind the gates separating the community from the rest of greater Los Angeles, neighbors faced off against one another as resources became scarce. Beyond the gates, ruthless gangs and looters swept across LA like a plague of locusts. Killing and looting replaced the rule of law.

Some held out hope in the government to restore order. Others banded together to prepare for the inevitable. When terror and mayhem came knocking at their doors. Despair and fear cast long shadows over the once-vibrant community. Could the neighbors set aside their differences to ward off the coming storm?

"Akart's fiction becomes reality far too often. Behind the Gates is a cautionary tale of what's to come in our nation."

With seventy novels published worldwide, Bobby Akart delivers intense, up-all-night thrillers that have you whispering "just one more chapter".

©2024 Bobby Akart Inc. (P)2024 Bobby Akart Inc.

Don’t have too much time gotta go PREP

Scary realistic story as to what many of us fear the most. The character development rivals Grisham.

Excellent storyline and relationships

Realistic storylines, much of which is actually happening. I wish I had waited for book 3 to be released to start listening so I could binge listen to them all!

Master class on survival

If you know Akart’s work then this isn’t a surprise. We get the same characters, same basic set up and same basic scenario as we have seen before. Don’t take that as a bad thing, there is a reason the Bible is read and reread… it has important and timeless lessons.
If the “Empire” does fall within our lifetime, I’d say my and anyone who reads these books will owe at least part of their survival and the rebirth of civilization to Mr. Akart.

best from author yet

pulled from headines great tips exactly what citizens will do when collapse comes if they're prepared enough

Best first book yet.

I have listened to just about every book bobby a kart has put out. I can tell right now. This is gonna be a great series.

TODAY

Is it really just a story you can read or listen to or to see life today as it is happening in 2024! You better read/listen to Behind the Gates!

Always Left Wanting More

I’ll admit, I’ve been a fan of Bobby Akart since his very first series. Since, I’ve devoured everything he has written, interacted with his social media posts and even made personal connections with him and his wife…though only through brief electronic communications. This book by far is the closest to reality that I have read of his thus far. I am left wanting to dive deeper into the series, though with trepidation. This hits so close to home and is so on point with current events it leaves me with no doubt that not of but when will we face the truth unfolding in front of us. It is not delivered with your typical over the top ignorance you find after spending too much time and valuable money on other books in this genre. Instead you know what you’ve been given is a roadmap. Do you follow it or do you chalk it up to fantasy. That’s up to you. But for me in my house, we trust Bobby’s insights implicitly and take heed when he, through the magic he wields through the written word by delivering stories that align with everyday happenings, the message he delivers…be prepared!

great start to a series.

I like the background start, the development of the characters. It didn't just slam right into the crash.

Great story line

Love the story and characters. Detailed, thoughtful and full of thought provoking scenarios. I recommend this book to anyone

Good, but

This was not my favorite BA story BUT I will read the next chapter. Though thorough in introducing the characters, I feel Book 1 drug on a bit long. I am a huge BA fan and believe the next installation will pick up the pace!!!