Together in a Broken World

By: Paul Michael Winters

Narrated by: Talia Carver

Two boys fall in love in a deadly world, but it's the secrets they keep that might kill them.

Seventeen-year-old Zach was visiting his uncle in a small Montana town when a mysterious illness ripped through the world. Most died, but those who survived the Infection became mindless killers, spreading the disease with a single scratch. Now, a year later, civilization lies in ruins, and Zach is the town's sole survivor. Desperately lonely, he longs to return to his family in Seattle, but his fears hold him captive.

Eighteen-year-old Aiden is on a critical mission for the covert Scientific Collective, delivering vials whose contents could cure the Infection. Tortured by his boyfriend's death, he welcomes the risks of the perilous journey. When a militia attacks Aiden, he flees to Zach's town.

The boys escape together and soon form a bond as they comfort each other in this desolate and broken world. The farther they travel, the more their affection grows, as do the forces pulling them apart. But their greatest threats are the secrets they keep. Zach hides details of his uncles death, and Aiden conceals the vials sinister origins. In order to survive, they'll have to confront the truths that could tear their love apart.

©2024 Paul Michael Winters (P)2024 NineStar Press

Amazing! Highly recommend!

Such a beautiful relationship and love story between two young men after the world catastrophe they both experience. They have learn to trust each other to survive. Great storyline, well developed characters and the happy ending we all hope for.

Amazing writing

The story was really amazing! I couldn't stop listening. I'm a writer and I can't see myself writing such a good book. (I can't believe I just said that!) I'll probably listen to it again. The narration was superior.

Great book!

I really enjoyed this book! Grate plot and character progression.It was read good as well!

LOVED

I don’t even know where to start with this one… This book wrecked me in the best way possible. The writing is raw without trying too hard and slips under your skin before you even notice it’s there. The world-building is so vivid you can almost taste the grit in the air, and the way Winters balances heartbreak with hope is borderline criminal.

The characters feel like real people. Messy, layered, and impossible not to root for. The relationships? Chef’s kiss. The connection these two characters share makes you want to sit with it in silence for a while after reading and wonder… WHY can’t ALL relationships be this cute 😭. And don’t even get me started on the pacing. Every chapter feels necessary, like it’s all leading you somewhere you didn’t see coming but somehow needed to go.

If I could, I’d shove this book into everyone’s hands and tell them, “Buckle up, you’re about to feel something special!” 😍🥰

Amazing, loved every moment till the end.

I really enjoy every minute of this book and hope we get a continuation of the love and adventure of the two characters.

I loved this book!!!!!

I loved this book listened to it in one sitting I just couldn’t stop listening made my little gay heart happy would recommend I wish it didn’t have to end Zach and Aiden were perfect characters the type of love I want

It’s so beautiful I hope we get a sequel

That ending was amazing same with the narrator bravo this left me wanting more and more for every chapter.

This was great

Good adventure story

It was a sweet story and the characters were your general end of the world fair… the end lacked the conclusion that was satisfying

Post Apocalyptic Love Story

If you are looking for a post apocalyptic, adventurous, queer, coming-of-age then this book is for you! The story was so well thought out and written beautifully. The audible performance was just as incredible as the story itself.

Loved it!

This very much gave the same vibes as All That's Left in the World, but the story still felt original. I loved the two main characters and the narrator did an excellent job. Highly recommend!