Books with title The Fallout

How do you save the world from an unknown enemy, when they've turned everyone against each other?The Fall is the action-packed sequel to the Apocalypse Dawn, The Spire and Absolution. Explore a world in the grip of economic and social upheaval. Riots fill the streets, poverty runs rampant and a plot to end our civilization is soon to affect everyone, regardless of location or economic circumstances.Read, The Fall, and immerse yourself in the life and death struggles of Julian Hernandez, a young man new to the nursing profession. He dedicates his life to protecting what remains of his family from the collapse of society and Matthew Kline, the President of the United States, who stays awake at night struggling to figure out a path to save the people he swore to guide into the future. Two dramatically different people, but both will be put into life and death situations they never could have imagined would happen.Will they survive what is to come, can anyone?Read, The Fall, an apocalyptic science fiction military thriller that will take you from the White House to a small town in Arizona. You'll come face to face with the all too realistic way that a technologically advanced enemy could turn social media, automation and artificial intelligence against the rest of humanity.

Bestselling author Garth Nix's amazing Seventh Tower series is back--now with a great new look!Tal has lived his whole life in darkness. He has never left his home, a mysterious castle of seven towers. He does not see the threat that will tear apart his family and his world. But Tal cannot stay safe forever. When danger strikes, he must desperately climb the Red Tower to steal a Sunstone. He reaches the top...and then he falls into a strange and unknown world of warriors, iceships, and hidden magic. There Tal makes an enemy who will save his life--and who holds the key to his future.

What if the bomb had actually been dropped? In the summer of 1962, the possibility of nuclear war is all anyone talks about, so Scott's dad builds a bomb shelter to hold his family and stocks it with just enough supplies to keep the four of them alive for two critical weeks. In the middle of the night in late October, when the unthinkable happens, the same neighbors who scoffed at building a shelter themselves force their way into the shelter before Scott's dad can shut the door.Internationally best-selling author Todd Strasser has written his most impressive and personal novel to date, exploring the terrifying what-ifs of one of the most explosive moments in human history. "Exciting, harrowing ... This is a superb entertainment ... It thrums along with finely wrought atmosphere and gripping suspense." -- THE NEW YORK TIMES

Not in a million years could she have guessed how her life is about to change—or that everything she knows about her family, friends, and hometown is completely wrong.Seventeen-year-old Serena Alverson is drawn to water. She spends much of her time by the falls, sketching the beauty of life’s sustenance. An introverted “late-bloomer," she has no interest in a social life aside from her two best friends, Logan and Nikki. She’s never had a serious boyfriend and has rarely left the safety of Havenwood Falls.Serena has big dreams for her future, things she wants for herself after high school—to travel and study the great artists of the world while developing her own craft. To break free from the sleepy little town she outgrew by age eight. But her carefully laid plans fall asunder when she receives a gift from her aunt, a mysterious necklace with the power to sear her skin. With each burn, she questions her sanity. It doesn't help that an ominous figure starts shadowing her steps.When Mother Nature finally comes knocking, she hands Serena not only her womanhood, but also a wicked lifetime curse with the potential to destroy everything and everyone she loves. For water also has a dark side. Water is birth, water is life . . . water is death.Welcome to Havenwood Falls, a small town in the majestic mountains of Colorado. A town where legacies began centuries ago, bloodlines run deep, and dark secrets abound. A town where nobody is what you think, where truths pose as lies, and where myths blend with reality. A place where everyone has a story. Including the high schoolers. This is only but one.This is a Young Adult paranormal fantasy in the Havenwood Falls High series of Young Adult fantasy stories featuring a variety of supernatural creatures. The series is a collaborative effort by multiple authors. Each author writes a stand-alone story, so they can be read in any order. Books you also might like in the Havenwood Falls High YA series:Written in the Stars by Kallie RossReawakened by Morgan WylieSomewhere Within by Amy HaleAwaken the Soul by Michele G. MillerBound by Shadows by Cameo RenaeImmerse yourself in the world of Havenwood Falls and stay up to date on news and announcements at www.HavenwoodFalls.com. Join our reader group, Havenwood Falls Book Club, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/HavenwoodFallsBookClub/

Nina doesn't have the best timing—she breaks up with her boyfriend, Steve, the day before aliens attack Earth. Now she and Steve are the only two left, trapped together in the local shopping mall after falling behind during an evacuation. Can the exes get past their awkward breakup in order to survive the invasion and reunite with their families? Written at a fourth-grade level with a plot perfect for survival-story enthusiasts, this Attack on Earth book will entice even the most reluctant of readers.

Nina doesn't have the best timing―she breaks up with her boyfriend, Steve, the day before aliens attack Earth. Now she and Steve are the only two left, trapped together in the local shopping mall after falling behind during an evacuation. Can the exes get past their awkward breakup in order to survive the invasion and reunite with their families? Written at a fourth-grade level with a plot perfect for survival-story enthusiasts, this Attack on Earth book will entice even the most reluctant of readers.

Life in New America is perfect. Crime, terrorism, unemployment, and drug abuse are things of the past, thanks to the Government’s technological marvels.But seventeen-year-old Ami doesn’t like this perfect world. She is troubled by everyone’s obsessions with social media and fame, and the Government’s watchful eyes on everything.Following a chance encounter, Ami is confronted with the dark secrets that could destroy a nation. Pursued by those who will do anything to keep them, Ami struggles to come to terms with the truth and decide what do to with it. Can she win the race against the ticking time bomb that New America has become, or will society be torn apart when the truth of THE FALL is finally revealed?THE FALL is a modern take on the classic novel 1984 and paints a realistic and troubling picture of our future based on the intersection of social media, big data, privacy, technology, fake news and election-influencing. Drawing from current headlines and existing technology, THE FALL is a fast-paced, thought-provoking political thriller intended for readers from middle-school to adults."Fascinating book that leaves you wanting more!" Amazon verified purchase review."An excellent, thought-provoking read." Amazon verified purchase review."Anyone who enjoyed 1984 or the Hunger Games will find this fast-paced novel compelling." Amazon verified purchase review."This book is amazing!" Amazon verified purchase review."Not every book deserves a great review, but The Fall is not every book." Amazon verified purchase review."This story is a testament to independent thinking in that it demonstrates how mindlessly accepting the status quo can lead to dire consequences. And by featuring a young woman as the heroine, it paints a picture of female empowerment that will inspire both genders and all ages." Amazon verified purchase review."A fun, fast-paced, modern take on 1984 and Fahrenheit 451." Amazon verified purchase review.

In a fiery tale filled with villains and heroes, this installment of the Earth Angel series takes readers on a magical journey rich with emotion, intrigue, and danger. Fans of Twilight, The Red Queen, The Selection, and Harry Potter will devour this breathless fantasy set in a modern mystical world.Layla has fallen prey to the powerful stranger who once saved her life. Now he threatens to control her destiny, even if it destroys her.Will she find the strength to survive in her darkest hour? And will a hero be there to catch her if she falls?

Nina doesn't have the best timing―she breaks up with her boyfriend, Steve, the day before aliens attack Earth. Now she and Steve are the only two left, trapped together in the local shopping mall after falling behind during an evacuation. Can the exes get past their awkward breakup in order to survive the invasion and reunite with their families? Written at a fourth-grade level with a plot perfect for survival-story enthusiasts, this Attack on Earth book will entice even the most reluctant of readers.

What if the bomb had actually been dropped? What if your family was the only one with a shelter?Exciting, harrowing ... This is a superb entertainment ... It thrums along with finely wrought atmosphere and gripping suspense... -- THE NEW YORK TIMESA gripping and superbly constructed novel... There's not a word out of place in this evocative book. --- THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Strasser once again combines terrific suspense with thoughtful depth... This riveting examination of things important to a boy suddenly thrust into an adult catastrophe is un-put-down-able. --KIRKUS (starred review)An eye-opening "what if" scenario about the human response to disaster. --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) In the summer of 1962, the possibility of nuclear war is all anyone talks about. But Scott's dad is the only one in the neighborhood who actually prepares for the worst. As the neighbors scoff, he builds a bomb shelter to hold his family and stocks it with just enough supplies to keep the four of them alive for two critical weeks. In the middle of the night in late October, when the unthinkable happens, those same neighbors force their way into the shelter before Scott's dad can shut the door. With not enough room, not enough food, and not enough air, life inside the shelter is filthy, physically draining, and emotionally fraught. But even worse is the question of what will -- and won't -- remain when the door is opened again. Internationally best-selling author Todd Strasser has written his most impressive and personal novel to date, ruthlessly yet sensitively exploring the terrifying what-ifs of one of the most explosive moments in human history.