The Midwife and the Medic- A Duty to Act

By: Dr David Powers

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

When the storm hit, the system failed. But some people are born to show up anyway.
Former combat medic Sam Jenkins thought he’d buried his past, along with the family he couldn’t save. But when Hurricane Helene tears through the mountains of North Carolina, he finds himself standing guard at a powerless rural clinic, haunted by ghosts and running on duty alone.
Then Jen Hayes, a no-nonsense midwife with grit and grace, bursts through the door carrying a laboring mother and a storm-shattered mission. Together, in the flicker of failing lights and howling wind, they deliver more than a baby. They deliver hope.
As floodwaters rise and FEMA convoys roll in, the pair uncover a darker truth. The disaster isn’t just natural. Hidden hands are rewriting the story of who survives and who disappears. Between collapsing bridges, armed locals, and a shadow unit known only as the 793rd, Sam and Jen must decide whether saving lives means defying orders and what redemption really costs.
Gritty, heart-pounding, and deeply human, The Midwife and the Medic weaves faith, loss, and love through the chaos of a broken world. For fans of Jack Carr, Clive Cussler, and Tom Clancy style realism, this is the first pulse-pounding chapter in The Fractured Atlas universe, where the truth bleeds through the cracks, and ordinary heroes carry the torch when the lights go out.
Originally launched on Kickstarter, The Midwife and the Medic became a wildly successful crowdfunded phenomenon, backed by readers who demanded more than another survival story. They wanted the truth behind the fiction. This expanded edition includes exclusive material inspired by backer feedback, early field notes, and bonus insights into the covert world of the 793rd Psyops Detachment, making this version the definitive collector’s edition of the story that started it all.
At the end of this edition, readers will find a series of real-world appendices that bridge fact and fiction, detailing the medical, tactical, and psychological foundations that inspired The Midwife and the Medic. From equipment lists to how to become a midwife or disaster medic, these resources pull back the curtain on the story’s realism.
Whether you’re a first responder, a prepper, or simply someone who wonders what it takes to stay human when the world falls apart, the appendices offer a rare look into the mindset of those who run toward the danger instead of away from it.

About the editor-
Dr. David Powers is an adventurer, philosopher, and pioneer and lives a life of constant experimentation. His life's compass is "to seek out adventure in everything he does by being intentional, determined, and unstoppable and by energizing and outfitting others to embark on their own adventures". He fulfills his purpose through speaking and books and is a best-selling author in psychology and education. He is a decorated veteran of the Marine Corps and a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He is married and the proud father of four feral boys and one princess that he and his wife homeschool. His mission in life is to find the magical best mug of coffee in the world.