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USA TODAY BESTSELLING author and AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD winner of The Last War series, The Age of Embers series and the Swann series presents the Dark Days of the After series. With hundreds of reviews (series wide) at a 4.8 star average, this high octane, tour de force series is post-apocalyptic fiction at its finest! SECURITY ENGINEER, LOGAN CAHILL, is part of the underground effort to reclaim occupied America, but when he finds a cryptic message in the world's largest server room leading to a doomsday clock, everything changes. He now knows the enemies, the weapons and the time of America’s death, right down to the minute. If he wants to survive the apocalypse, he and the feisty Skylar Madigan have to bug out fast. This won’t be easy considering the surveillance grid in place, or the armed lock-down of all major cities. DARK DAYS OF THE AFTER PUTS ORDINARY citizens on the front line of a domestic conflict that was never supposed to happen, one that will either unify the country or break her for good. This intense new tale of strength, survival and patriotism marks the start of a brand new series critics are calling “jaw-dropping,” “prolific,” and “a post-apocalyptic tour de force.”WHAT READERS ARE SAYING…“Buckle up your seat belts, charge your Kindle and try to settle in for this outstanding novel! I will read on as I loved the character development, the rich descriptions and also a plot that was so believable.”– Serenity, Amazon HALL OF FAME TOP 10 Reviewer ★★★★★“What a gut wrenching, page turning, sit on the edge of your seat book! The author does an amazing job of making the characters come to life and you feel connected to them in an emotional way. A great story. I can't wait for the next book in the series.”– BJ Gilbert, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“I was captivated by the story line from the outset, the character build was awesome, I really felt connected to each one of the characters.”– CobbnWEbbs, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“This is a well-blended tale of clashes large and small. Love versus need, freedom versus oppression, and the incredibly difficult task of determining where the line between morality and justice lies.”– ReaderX, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Ryan Schow delivers strong plot lines, well developed characters and weaves love, fear, trust, deceit into a complex world of the apocalypse.”– Carol, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“This is brilliantly written and an emotionally riveting work of art! Dialogue that feels raw and real, flows easily and naturally regardless of the scene. The action is nearly constant. There’s also a dark sensor of humor appropriately placed.”– Keith Dk, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES:Dark Days of the AfterDark Days of the SurgeDark Days of the ApostasyDark Days of the EnclaveDark Days of the Purge

USA TODAY BESTSELLING author and AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD winner of The Last War series, The Age of Embers series and the Swann series presents the newest installment of the Dark Days of the After series. With hundreds of reviews (series wide) at a 4.8 star average, this high octane, tour de force series is post-apocalyptic fiction at its finest!When in doubt, knuckle up and go for broke…The Chicom/SAA war is ravaging California, turning the once beautiful state into a West Coast wasteland. With the surge into Oregon and Washington underway, only small pockets of Resistance survive. Logan, Skylar, Harper, Ryker and the Madigan family make up one of those pockets. While the Resistance in Five Falls prepares to hold their ground at all costs, a much larger army is headed their way, one that will make the Chicoms look tame by comparison. While the new communist utopia is being established in Washington, the Chicoms are planning the roundup of residents of Roseburg, Oregon. Near Roseburg’s newly established detention camp, Felicity Espinoza narrowly escapes capture. With no choice left, she sets out on the dangerous road to Five Falls looking for help from a friend, Clay Nichols. Will the two of them liberate the detention center and stop the American depopulation, or will more patriots fall to this vile, communist regime? PRAISE FOR THE DARK DAYS OF THE AFTER SERIES:“Buckle up your seat belts, charge your Kindle and try to settle in for this outstanding novel. Most highly recommended!– Serenity, Amazon HALL OF FAME TOP 10 Reviewer ★★★★★“I was captivated by the story line from the outset, the character build was awesome, I really felt connected to each one of the characters. Ryan obviously either knows a lot about Cyber stuff or he is damn good at research as it is spot on and so well woven into this book.”– CobbnWEbbs, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“This is a well-blended tale of clashes large and small. Love versus need, freedom versus oppression, and the incredibly difficult task of determining where the line between morality and justice lies. If you're going to take a chance, make it this one.”– ReaderX, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“This is brilliantly written and an emotionally riveting work of art! Dialogue that feels raw and real, flows easily and naturally regardless of the scene. The action is nearly constant and I frequently found myself tense while reading. There’s also a dark sense of humor appropriately placed.”– Keith Dk, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“What a gut wrenching, page turning, sit on the edge of your seat book. The author does an amazing job of making the characters come to life! A great story and can't wait for the next book in the series.”– B.J. Gilbert, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★OTHER POST-APOCALYPTIC BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR:THE DARK DAYS OF THE AFTER SERIES:The Last Light of DayDark Days of the AfterDark Days of the SurgeDark Days of the Albatross (In the Origins of Honor Anthology)Dark Days of the ApostasyDark Days of the EnclaveDark Days of the PurgeTHE COMPLETE AGE OF EMBERS SERIES:The Age of EmbersThe Age of HysteriaThe Age of ReprisalThe Age of ExodusThe Age of DefianceTHE COMPLETE LAST WAR SERIES:The Last WarThe Zero HourThe Ophidian HordeThe Infernal RegionsThe Killing FieldsThe Barbarous RoadThe Terminal Run

USA TODAY BESTSELLING author and AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD winner of The Last War series, The Age of Embers series and the Swann series presents the Dark Days of the After series. With hundreds of reviews (series wide) at a 4.8 star average, this high octane, tour de force series is post-apocalyptic fiction at its finest! AS THE SOUTH AMERICAN ARMY wages war on the Chicom regime inside California’s most populated cities, the San Francisco survivors find themselves out of supplies and caught in the crossfire of the two warring armies. If they hope to escape the downtown ruins, they’ll have to cut a hot trail through the middle of a war zone and pray they can safely make it to the Oregon homestead. THE DARK DAYS SERIES PUTS ordinary citizens on the front lines of a domestic conflict that was never supposed to happen, one that will either unify the country or break her for good. This intense new tale of strength, survival and patriotism marks the start of a brand new series critics are calling “jaw-dropping,” “prolific,” and “a post-apocalyptic tour de force.”WHAT READERS ARE SAYING…“A Brilliant Series! Breathtaking, exciting, captivating, fantastically written. [Ryan’s] ability to transport his readers from the everyday stuff of life into a world of love and war is uncanny, and he does so in such a seamless fashion. A wonderful gift, awesome in presentation, and full of honest emotion.”– Hugh Callaghan, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Excellent book! Any time you read a book by Ryan Schow you expect to be on the edge of your seat glued to the pages. This one didn’t disappoint. Very intense and, considering today’s world, is just a little scary.”– Libby, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“I was sitting on edge of my seat! This book made me cry, laugh and a little breathless! I love the story and characters.”– Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Dark Days of the Surge is well structured, quite intense and deep at times, and somewhat twisted to boot, but that's what makes Ryan's books so great. Nothing is sugar coated, you get the guts and glory, warts and all.”– CobbnWebbs, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“This one is probably my favorite of the Dark Days series so far. It kept me on the edge of my seat and had some serious surprises along the way. It was gritty enough that a few ouches escaped out loud. I loved it!”– Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES:Dark Days of the AfterDark Days of the SurgeDark Days of the ApostasyDark Days of the EnclaveDark Days of the Purge

The USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR of The Last War and The Age of Embers presents the final installment in the Dark Days of the After series!The freedoms of this world…….will be paid for with the blood of patriots.What is the price of survival?The Five Falls survivors lost nearly everything in the Chicom and SAA assaults, but they haven’t lost their will to live, their determination to take their country back or the fighting spirit needed to do both. The war won’t unfold the way you think.Hardened warriors like Logan, Skylar and Riker have endured the worst, and now they’re putting everything on the line to take their country back. But they can’t do it alone. They’ll need help.In a David vs. Goliath battle, who will finally control America?What our patriots are attempting next will test their grit, their fortitude and their desire to triumph over the invading hordes. Not everyone will survive, however, for far-reaching conflicts such as these are ugly and cruel, and they always extract their pound of flesh.The Dark Days of the After series comes to an end in this hard-hitting, but deeply poignant final chapter advanced readers are now calling “Ryan Schow’s finest book by far!” Buy it now.The Dark Days of the After Series is best enjoyed when read in the correct order as each book builds on the previous work. The reading order is as follows:• The Last Light of Day• Dark Days of the After• Dark Days of the Surge• Dark Days of the Albatross (inside Origins of Honor anthology)• Dark Days of the Apostasy• Dark Days of the Enclave• Dark Days of the Purge

From the USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR of The Last War and Dark Days of the After comes a high-concept, adrenaline fueled post-apocalyptic survival thriller like no other! With nearly 30,000 copies sold, 10 million pages read and 1,350+ five-star Amazon and Good Reads reviews for the series, this highly-acclaimed new story officially ups the ante in post-apocalyptic fiction.If the grid goes down and all hell breaks loose, will you have what it takes to survive?A family breaking apart, a missing girl, the worst attack in American history….…how do you survive the collapse when you’ve already hit rock bottom?When a sudden, unexplained spasm of violence rocks the country from coast to coast, several groups of survivors are left to wonder if this is the start of a new world war, or the last chapter of humanity itself. Are humans in their final days?The EMP has officially crippled the nation and her infrastructure sits in ruin. Can a burned-out DEA agent, a Guatemalan-born cartel daughter, and an estranged brother find their way back to their families, or will they succumb to the perils of a nation in steep decline?SAVE nearly 60% off the list price over buying the individual books! Or read the entire series at no extra cost with your Kindle Unlimited subscription! Also available in paperback.The Complete Age of Embers is a no-holds-barred, post-apocalyptic adventure series chronicling a nationwide descent into a powerless world. Although this series is written in the Last War universe, and characters from each series overlap, the two sagas can be read and enjoyed independent of each other.Buy it now!THE COMPLETE AGE OF EMBERS SERIESThe Age of EmbersThe Age of HysteriaThe Age of ReprisalThe Age of ExodusThe Age of DefianceScroll up, grab your copy and settle in for one hell of a ride through the apocalypse!

USA TODAY BESTSELLING author and AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD winner of The Last War series, The Age of Embers series and the Swann series presents the Dark Days of the After series. With hundreds of reviews (series wide) at a 4.8 star average, this high octane, tour de force series is post-apocalyptic fiction at its finest! THIS IS THE NEW AMERICA. The lights are out, the grid is fried and war between two monstrous armies is breaking out all along the coastal states. Logan, Skylar and Harper thought they were prepared. They thought time was on their side. They even thought they were tough enough to survive, a notion they’re about to put to the test… THE DARK DAYS SERIES puts ordinary citizens on the front lines of a domestic conflict that was never supposed to happen, one that will either unify the country or break her for good. This intense new tale of strength, survival and patriotism marks the start of a brand new series critics are calling “jaw-dropping,” “prolific,” and “a post-apocalyptic tour de force.”WHAT READERS ARE SAYING…“This book will take your breath away, make your heart beat faster, and give you that wonderful sense of being right in the middle of each action packed scene. There is never a dull moment! You won't regret purchasing this series, with a re-read in the future. It's that good!”– Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“I love Ryan Schow’s style, he doesn’t pull punches while maintaining an interesting balance between no foul language or graphic sex to graphic violence and very dark humor. There seems to be a realistic projection of the characters’ thoughts and dialogue just as dark.”– Jack Killough, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Fast paced ,white knuckle action. I’ve pre ordered book three, anxiously waiting for the release. Schow doesn’t disappoint with his unique take on a takeover of the west coast and hard hitting patriots of the resistance. Highly recommend this book and series.”– Gary R, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Can’t put it down. Another winner, Ryan! I love, love experiencing the action, fear, anger and accomplishment of your characters. I actually felt my face was dirty and I was lying in the San Francisco street! I’m ready for the next ride.”– Louise Golden, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Post-apocalyptic writing at its best! The characters are amazing! They fight ‘in-your-face’ with all the glorious guts & gore of a battlefield on the San Francisco streets. Ryan Schow’s imagination is so intense & well written that you feel the cuts & scrapes, the grit between your teeth & the complete & utter terror of living in an ‘occupied America’. This is writing done right!”– Amy or Atrimper, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES:Dark Days of the AfterDark Days of the SurgeDark Days of the ApostasyDark Days of the EnclaveDark Days of the Purge

From the USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR of Dark Days of the After and The Age of Embers comes a high-concept, adrenaline fueled post-apocalyptic survival thriller like no other! With 100,000+ copies sold, over 30 million pages read and more than 3000 five-star Amazon and Good Reads reviews, this series will grab you by the eyeballs and refuse to let go! In a collapsing world, are humans resourceful enough to survive? When Artificial Intelligence wages war on humankind….…how will a handful of humans stave off an extinction level event?When a breathless, unending assault on one of America’s most iconic cities lays waste to the local infrastructure, an ordinary group of survivors will navigate the ruined city in search of their loved ones. Will they have what it takes to fight an indomitable enemy? And how will they fare against their fellow humans in a dog-eat-dog world? All of America now sits on the precipice of a new dark age…As the attack spreads across the nation, the President is forced into a precarious position, one requiring an EMP response. Will this bold, almost hopeless attempt to preserve the nation trigger something far more devastating? Can America even survive without power? Or will this usher in a new dark age, one with the power to drive humans to extinction? SAVE nearly 60% off the list price of the individual books! Or read the entire series at no extra cost with your Kindle Unlimited subscription! Also available in paperback.The Complete Last War series is a clean, lightning-fast thriller about several ordinary families struggling to survive the collapse of society in the face of insurmountable odds, an abysmal loss of life and the dawn of a new, post-apocalyptic dark age. This bestselling EMP survival thriller will put you on the edge of your seat, but it will also have you looking at your own world with much different eyes. Prepare yourself for a ride like no other. Are you ready?Get it now. BOOKS INCLUDED IN THE LAST WAR SERIES:The Last WarThe Zero HourThe Ophidian HordeThe Infernal RegionsThe Killing FieldsThe Barbarous RoadThe Terminal Run

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR of the highly acclaimed Last War series and the Dark Days of the After series brings you a compelling new tale of the apocalypse. When a sudden, unexplained spasm of violence rocks the country from coast to coast, when our military is hijacked and the new POTUS is MIA, the survivors of a vicious EMP attack will be left to wonder if this is the start of a new world war, or the last chapter of humanity itself.Burned out DEA agent, Fiyero Dimas, is drowning in problems: an unrelenting job, a difficult marriage and a teenage daughter with suitors of the worst kind. Then there’s the cartel he just double-crossed and the “incident” at the high school. To say he’s in way over his head is the understatement of the century. And that’s before society tunneled into ruin.Eliana Gutierrez’s niece is stolen by the Guatemalan cartel and swallowed into the dark world of human trafficking. Eliana must use the deadly trafficking lines to trek up through Mexico and into America in search of the only person she ever really loved. Under the cover of a post-apocalyptic nightmare, Eliana will risk life and limb for the child, but will it be enough?The Age of Embers is a post-apocalyptic survival series written inside the universe of the best-selling The Last War series. This high-octane, edge-of-your-seat thriller chronicles the harrowing journey of ordinary people trapped in an encroaching dark age. NOTE: Although this series has very little swearing, some scenes contain the kind of brutality one might experience in the world of human trafficking, or a post-apocalyptic nightmare.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:“Epic apocalyptic read with compelling characters! Ryan knows how to write action and suspense. But where he truly shines is the flawed, complex, broken but resolute heroes and heroines he creates. These characters are embroiled in deep, high-stakes problems before the apocalypse even starts. How their journeys entwine with the oncoming, world-ending disaster makes for great fiction.”– Kyla Stone – USA Today Bestselling Author of Edge of Collapse ★★★★★“Non-stop action of the direst kind. If you have to go to work tomorrow, don't pick this book up. You will regret it. It is beyond gritty and showcases the lengths of violence and depravity man is capable of. The attention to detail in the scene descriptions is stunning. If you like a hard hitting crime novel, mixed in with an apocalyptic scenario, this is it!” – Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Starts fast and doesn't let up to the last sentence! This grittier, meaner series has upped the ante! Awesome story! Can't recommend it enough! ”– Robert V, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“This book is amazing for all the right reasons! The characters are just like us; they have issues that they struggle with on an ordinary level and not on a super hero level. I’m sitting on pins and needles waiting for the next book!”– Jonnie L Ritchie, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★BOOKS IN THE COMPLETE AGE OF EMBERS SERIES:Age of EmbersAge of HysteriaAge of ReprisalAge of ExodusAge of Defiance

The USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR and AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD WINNER of The Last War series, The Age of Embers series and Dark Days of the After series brings you a deliciously dark tale, one that begs the question, can you turn an innocent child into a ruthless killer? This three book box set is 1074 pages of wit, humor, Sci-Fi horror and epic snark. We are told we’re not our body, that how we look should not define us, but rarely are we granted the opportunity to trade one body for another. An ordinary girl is about to become a weapon of mass destruction. Welcome to the Astor Academy… IT ALL STARTS WITH THE DNA. Within weeks of being sent to an academy so elite not even Google has its listing or location, sixteen year old Savannah Van Duyn will cease to exist. This unsuspecting young girl will soon become something else, something on the verge of not-quite human. Is this a cure for her social anxiety disorder, her body dysmorphic disorder and her overall depression, or is there a deeper agenda at work here? THESE ARE NOT THE MONSTERS YOU KNOW.A missing girl, triplets who aren’t related, a school with a secret so heinous it must be protected at all costs. With an unrelenting curiosity, Savannah will discover the dark and nefarious science behind her genetic transformation, the shadowy organization behind a ring of child assassins, and the real reason the cold and enigmatic Dr. Wolfgang Gerhard has chosen her above all else.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING...“I would give 10 stars if I could. This series is just awesome! I read all the books back to back because I was absolutely hooked!”– Jennifer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“This guy couldn’t disappoint if he tried. I’m talking staying up all night to finish a book series not just a chapter. His books are funny, deep, relatable and thought provoking.”– Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“I was shocked at how great this series was. This author is incredibly talented and I shall follow him anywhere!”– BookVilla, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR:Q: Why should readers try this series?A: This bold new series starts out looking at the life of a regular(ish) teen girl who’s bullied at the hands of her mother, the paparazzi and her fellow students. But what happens over this nine book series is this unfortunate girl becomes the most formidable girl in all of history. Most readers will appreciate this series because there is literally nothing like it out there right now, which makes the Swann series feel fresh and a bit addictive.Q: What kind of series is this?A: Swann and Monarch (books one and two) are both human stories steeped in high school angst, bullies, difficult parents and the twisted effects of human genetic modification. The third book, Clone, kicks this world wide open, unleashing a rapidly evolving world of urban fantasy. By the ninth and final book in this series, urban fantasy will have become dark fantasy, but by then you’ll be so hooked that nothing else will matter (the author says with a Cheshire cat-like grin).Q: Are there adult themes in this series?A: Yes. To stay authentic to the YA world, and to most of today’s teens, there is some strong language, violence and adult situations. I personally feel this series should be enjoyed by ages 15 and above. Also, if you’re triggered by bullying or teenaged angst, this might not be the series for you.

With thousands of copies sold and millions of pages read in the series, The Barbarous Road is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that’s perfect for fans of Jack Hunt, Ryan Westfield, Harley Tate and Mike Kraus.An unlikely group of survivors on the run. An impossible decision for a dying President. An AI God about to get the most awesome power…Nothing comes easy in this sixth installment of The Last War series. Nick and Bailey are alone, Marcus is MIA and the President hangs on the bitter edge of life and death at the hands of a traitor. Meanwhile, while hundreds of thousands of souls are perishing, the Silver Queen is enacting a most diabolical plan.Rich with character development, heavy on the action and packed with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing long into the night, The Barbarous Road proves no one is safe, and not everyone survives the fall of mankind to the machines...***Updated on 04.15.19 to fix a few pesky spelling errors!***WHAT FANS OF THE SERIES ARE SAYING…“Instantly absorbing and frighteningly realistic! Five stars just isn’t enough! Totally captivating cast of characters dealing with an all too possible nightmare scenario. The story displays in graphic detail both the very best of human reactions to an unthinkable tragedy and the depraved depths to which some will fall victim in such a situation. Nonstop action and riveting drama kept me reading from start to finish. Highly recommended as a dire warning of future scientific possibilities, and the devastating impact on our fragile civilization.”– Fred Dixon, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Absolutely 5+ stars! Amazing books, loved the character building. Indigo was my favorite, then Rider, Rex was damaged but came through a hero. Elizabeth a miracle. Thanks for writing such an engrossing story. Lost some sleep, well worth it.”– Edwinssiv, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Amazing story and awesome, well written characters! You have to read this series! All the characters are well written. It pulls you in and won’t turn loose! By far one of THE BEST I have read! I found myself thinking of this story even when not reading it. It feels SO real. Ryan Schow is one of my favorite authors now! Can’t wait for the next book!!!!”– MBR, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Amazing talent and it captured my attention from the first paragraph. I love the characters and how they band together to beat the bad guys. It’s extremely well written and I can’t wait until the next one comes out. I highly recommend you read this series.”– Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★READING ORDER OF THE COMPLETE LAST WAR SERIES:The Last WarThe Zero HourThe Ophidian HordeThe Infernal RegionsThe Killing FieldsThe Barbarous RoadThe Terminal Run Categories: Post Apocalyptic Survival Fiction, EMP, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Women’s Adventure, Men’s Adventure

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR and AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD WINNER of The Last War series, The Age of Embers series, and the Dark Days of the After series presents an all new take on today’s post-apocalyptic survival thriller. With eighty-thousand copies sold, thirty million pages read and 3000+ five star Amazon and Good Reads reviews series wide, this award winning adventure series is the one you don’t want to miss. The end of one world marks the beginning of another... In the middle of an ordinary San Francisco day, an unrelenting attack brings the famed city crashing down upon her citizens. With her family scattered about the city, Cincinnati McNamara will fight for a daughter who may already be dead, a husband with a death wish and a brother who’s fresh out of the military and shaped by a war he just left behind. Caught in the killing fields and forced to run, this remarkable family will attempt the impossible: they’ll try to escape a world now backsliding into a nightmarish landscape more reminiscent of the stone ages than the once famed city by the bay.The Last War is a clean, lightning-fast thriller about an ordinary family struggling to escape San Francisco in the face of insurmountable odds, an abysmal loss of life and the dawn of a new, post-apocalyptic dark age. Prepare yourself for a ride like no other. Are you ready?WHAT FANS OF THE LAST WAR ARE SAYING…“Fresh and artful take on the apocalypse! Vibrant characters and an entirely new premise, The Last War catapults the reader into barely-breathing action as mankind helps along its own spiral into oblivion. A quick, peppy read with characters who transform in credible and intriguing ways.”– Jason Ross, Bestselling Author of Black Autumn ★★★★★“This is the best so far! The focus is not just survival but the description of human behavior, thoughts and ethical conundrums. Character development is very strong and the book addresses all the male/female issues being struggled with today.”– Christopher La Londe, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Incredible - loved it! This book pulled me in from the beginning and kept me absolutely hooked to the very end. I felt like I was living through mayhem with this family, navigating seemingly impossible odds, feeling the despair of their situation at times and glimmers of hope along the way.”Coach, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Wow, what a story! The author managed to weave a tale of action, depth of personality and realism around an apocalyptic event that grabs you by the throat and does not let go to the very last page.”– Dusty, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★READING ORDER OF THE COMPLETE LAST WAR SERIES:The Last WarThe Zero HourThe Ophidian HordeThe Infernal RegionsThe Killing FieldsThe Barbarous RoadThe Terminal RunCategories: Post Apocalyptic Survival Fiction, EMP, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Women’s Adventure, Men’s Adventure, Teen and Young Adult Science Fiction

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR of the highly acclaimed Last War series and the Dark Days of the After series brings you a compelling new tale of the apocalypse. Locked down on the outskirts of the emerging Chicago wasteland, a more nefarious conflict is brewing, one between Fire Dimas and a ruthless human trafficker with an axe to grind. In the high-stakes game of kidnappers and assassins, Fire and his brother, Ice, will tear the world apart to get what’s theirs, but will that be enough? And what about Rock? Pinned down in a hot zone with a woman he’s not even sure he likes, Roque “Rock” Dimas is herded into the fiery center of an extinction-level event where only two choices exist: run for your life, or burrow in to the last place anyone sane would go and confront the enemy directly. The problem is, one man against a multitude of threats just isn’t enough…Welcome to the next evolution of high-octane, post-apocalyptic survival fiction! The Age of Hysteria is filled with fully-developed characters you’ll love and want to know, big post-apocalyptic action, a splash of humor and the kind of nail-biting suspense that rarely lets up. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:“Excellent read from an excellent author! This is one of those series that you can’t put down. This installment was a fantastic edge-of-your-seat continuation. If you love dystopian adventures this is the book and series for you. Ryan’s books make you feel like you know the characters and are right there with them.”– Jackie, Amazon Review ★★★★★“6 Stars! Intense, should come with a warning label! I am thoroughly hooked on Ryan Schow and his brand! He has created a style uniquely his own, one that gets you where you live, grabs you and won’t let go.”– Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Great read! This series is a new twist on post apocalyptic scenarios for me. It's scary to say the least. He is a new author for me and I am enjoying his work. Definitely read this series.”– Joey.Nakata, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Ryan Schow is my new favorite author! I loved the Last War series and am loving this Age of series. It's all about the characters. He makes you care about what happens to them next. Pre-ordering the next one...” – Tom McCormick, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ BOOKS IN THE COMPLETE AGE OF EMBERS SERIES:Age of EmbersAge of HysteriaAge of ReprisalAge of ExodusAge of Defiance