Tomorrow War

By: J. L. Bourne

Narrated by: Jay Snyder, Kevin T. Collins

Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's Summary

In this riveting, ultrarealistic novel from J. L. Bourne, a man struggles to survive after the US infrastructure collapses and martial law engulfs the streets of America.

In the not-too-distant future, during an unacknowledged mission inside the Syrian border, a government operative unwittingly triggers an incredible event that alters the course of society. A terrible weapon has been unleashed - a weapon that, left to run its course, will destroy the moral fabric of humanity.

In the midst of crisis, the population struggles to survive in a world short on vital resources. Inflation cripples the US economy, and post-war armored military vehicles patrol the streets.

One man stands up to push back the overwhelming wave of tyranny triggered by the onset of nationwide martial law. How can he possibly succeed against a high-tech and tyrannical enemy that is hell-bent on ripping liberty from the pages of future history?

From the author and military expert who brought listeners the riveting horror series Day by Day Armageddon, Tomorrow War is a compelling account of an alternate dystopian America located just down the tracks of oblivion.

©2015 J.L. Bourne (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

Ready for Book 2! Excellent story as always!

Any additional comments?

Great story, really gets you thinking about whats going on now. Couldnt put it down. If you like JL's other books, Day by Day Armageddon then you will love this one as well. Great technical detail, great story and character development. Ready for the next book in either of his series!

16 of 17 people found this review helpful

Very entertaining

Very enjoyable for the train commute, drop in and out as you please. I would have liked the author to explore the collapse a little more. I enjoyed the narration.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Scary what if.

I really liked this new story. A few things i would've done differently myself, but what a ride. Max "redacted" was a cool new character and I know there's going to be more. At least I hope so.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Not what I was hoping for

Having just listened to William Forstchen’s excellent “One Second After”, a book with a nearly identical premise, Tomorrow War just seemed a little flat and shallow by comparison. The reading was somewhat stilted and robotic. The story was dispassionate, more like reading a news story rather than immersing yourself in an auditory experience and feeling as if you were part of the action. I wanted to feel shock and horror and disbelief as Max calmly slaughters both criminals and law enforcement officers in horrible ways, but it just fell flat for me. I found myself rolling my eyes and shaking my head more often than not as the story unfolded, and the ending left me similarly apathetic. The ending of this book reminded me of the one in “the handmaid’s tale“, where the characters all just disappear into history and you never find out what happened to anyone. Sorry, but I just did not enjoy this journey

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Could have been truly great.

Any additional comments?

This is in fact a very good book. But as some of the other reviewers also note, the author does seem to go a bit overboard with his anti-government sentiments.

The author is a somewhat heavy-handed and frequently invokes the various amendments of the Bill of Rights to justify the actions of the main person.

Even the total collapse of worldwide civilisation is caused by the US Government : "evil or incompetence? Does it matter?"

The examples for showing how evil the government really is aren't really subtle such quoting Mao and making the case for gun rights by denying food to a young woman with a young child, going for the sympathy vote.

Yet not to offend the good men and women serving the US government the author elects the plot device in which the US government is so evil that they use a gang of biker criminals as the law enforcement. Again, the author goes a bit overboard in the evilness, by describing how these people drive around with the head of a decapitated woman for their sexual (oral) pleasures.

As said, it is a very good book, and I enjoyed listening to it. But it is unnecessary marred.

11 of 14 people found this review helpful

Societal collapse followed by lots of shooting

JL Bourne's Tomorrow War chronicles societal collapse as a result of an uber-Stuxnet virus intended to implode Syria, but subsequently modified for global impact. The main character Max, is former military special ops who actually delivered the original payload and was given advance warning of potential consequences. As a result, Max is ready when the collapse occurs. Naturally, the general lawlessness and overbearing government attempts to maintain order eventually force Max to band with like-minded individuals to restore their constitutional rights. What transpires is basically a preper's and survivalist's playground of guns and frontier Rube Goldberg.

Sci-fi elements are minimal with mostly post-apocalyptic roughing it. There is a half-hearted attempt to provide some far future perspective on the whole affair which leads to the [Redacted] aspect of the title, but that insight is not essential for plot advancement. The suggestion of a larger story arc raises the potential for a wider insurgency and eventually arrive at these top secret reports.

The narration is well done with good pacing, even flow,and a well done range of voices.

11 of 14 people found this review helpful

Awsome!!!

Very realistic depiction of an economic collapse but not on an apocalyptic scale. Reminds me of Red Dawn

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The very best of J.L Bourne

A non stopper, with a great bulding story that hits home. I'm a big fan!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Talented

I've enjoyed "reading" this author's before and have become a huge fan. His writing style is unique, detailed but fun and instilling in the reader the desire to continue turning pages. He is inclusive; military veteran-civilian, male-female, generational, racial, etc. He draws em all in. Much respect for his talent on and off the job. Well done again.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great book!

It's scary to think jow close to reality this story is. the book kept me coming back for more. the audiobook is great. Couldn't wait to have my headphones back on to scape into this terrifying world.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Another fantastic story from JL Bourne

I really enjoyed his Day by Day Armageddon series and have found this to be even better. Cannot wait for future instalments.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Loved it......

What does Kevin T. Collins and Jay Snyder bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Really love J l Bourne's books, they have all been great and I was so pleased that Jay Snyder was used again. He really is the voice of Bourne. Mr Collins was extremely good as well. Thanks for your hard work gents.

Any additional comments?

In general an amazing story well read. Looking forward to part 2.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just as good as his first book

What did you like most about Tomorrow War?

I really enjoyed how this was like d.b.d.a and really liked all the tech used in this book

What did you like best about this story?

The tech and how this had the same feel as d.b.d.a

What does Kevin T. Collins and Jay Snyder bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

They bring the story to life

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

No idea

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fun post apocalyptic adventure

Time to fill your pack with tinned food grab your carbine and head for the bunker!

J L Delivers another prepared masterpiece.

From spec op to OH! sugar happens fast. J L, just nailed this and so did jay/Dan.

Very good

Well worth listening to. Get past the first ten minutes and it great to listen to

His best book to date!!!!!

Great story, hope we get a follow up book very soon. This could really happen.

Another excellent book by J l Bourne

Brilliant, great story, another apocalyptic book by JL Bourne loved it. Need more now, start writing a sequel Mr Bourne.

Enjoyed!

I really enjoyed this book. This book is telling a story that could happen. And what might happen if it does. I enjoyed the narrators who I have not listened to before; but would again. My only very small dislike was the extremely long parts to the audio chapters. A lot of the books I listen to have shorter parts, 15-20 mins this book had 1 hour or so chapters. As I said extremely minor. nothing to do with the story or quality of the book.