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Gateway to Chaos Boxed Set (Books 1-4): A Post Apocalyptic EMP Survival Series Kindle Edition

by T. L. Payne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,409 ratings

The nation goes dark. Technology fails. Help isn’t coming.

An EMP has destroyed the nation’s power grid and the country is plunged into darkness and chaos during one of the coldest midwest winters on record.

Seeking Safety

Pre-med student Raine Caldwell is in a race against time. Eight hundred miles from home and separated from her parents, Raine is forced onto the dangerous streets of St. Louis, Missouri.

A storm is brewing…

While fires rage, deadly gangs roam the streets. After joining a group of fellow survivors, it becomes a fight for survival as they race to escape the city before the violence and a bitter winter storm overtakes them.

Seeking Refuge

Can ordinary people survive the apocalypse? Raine Caldwell is about to find out.

The government isn’t coming to rescue her. If Raine and her group are going to make it, they must save themselves.

The realization that the lights were not coming back on anytime soon hit them hard. When things go from bad to worse, they must act quickly in search of a refuge from the cold and violent city.

Seeking Justice

Raine Caldwell and the other survivors from St. Louis thought getting out of the city would be the answer to their problems. They quickly learn that violence and winter’s fury aren’t exclusive to the city.

The group is tested far beyond anything they could imagine as they begin to settle in and survive life without modern conveniences.

Can they adapt to the new world in time?

After finding themselves in a community terrorized by ruthless and dangerous people, Raine and the others in her group must pull together to find justice when one of their own is taken.

Can they pull the community together, or will it be pulled further apart?

Seeking Hope

In the weeks since an EMP attack left their world in chaos, Raine Caldwell and her group have escaped St. Louis only to find trouble at the farm in St. Francois County. With the cartel defeated and new alliances formed with the locals, they thought their problems were over.

But the battle was only beginning.

Can our group of weary survivors find hope amid the chaos?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09RGGD2WV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shaky Rock Publishing, LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1042 pages
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  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
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T. L. Payne is the author of more than 30 bestselling post-apocalyptic and survival thrillers. When not writing, T. L. enjoys hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities in the Osage Hills of Oklahoma.

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Customers find this post-apocalyptic series engaging, with a descriptive storyline full of twists and turns that keeps them captivated. The book features wonderful characters and excellent writing, with one customer noting how it serves as a good tool for preparing for realistic possibilities. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some customers appreciating the fast pace while others find parts slow.

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55 customers mention "Readability"55 positive0 negative

Customers find the book series highly readable and entertaining, with one customer noting they couldn't stop reading it.

"Love the series. The characters are believable and well written. The whole series is full of action, family, and determination...." Read more

"Wonderful series. You’ve got the new friends an extended family as well as the bed guys galore...." Read more

"...It seemed so realistic that it was a little worrisome. A good box set to read." Read more

"A great read and a good look into what might happen sooner rather than later here in America scary as it sounds" Read more

38 customers mention "Storyline"35 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this post-apocalyptic series, with its captivating and action-packed narrative featuring lots of twists and turns.

"...The characters are believable and well written. The whole series is full of action, family, and determination...." Read more

"It has some resemblance to the walking dead. Interesting and believable characters...." Read more

"There's lots of twists and turns in these books, Payne keeps you at the edge of your seat all the time...." Read more

"The basis for this story was good; however, the plot didn’t really need all the extras...." Read more

23 customers mention "Character development"20 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book series, with one customer noting that the good characters are easy to like.

"Love the series. The characters are believable and well written. The whole series is full of action, family, and determination...." Read more

"...Interesting and believable characters. The good guys are easy to like and the bad guys remind me of people we all know." Read more

"...I love all the people, but Scott is one of my favorites!..." Read more

"...Well developed main characters as well as the incidental people along the way." Read more

12 customers mention "Thought provoking"10 positive2 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking and engaging, with one customer noting it serves as a good tool for preparing for realistic possibilities.

"...The whole series is full of action, family, and determination. Will definitely seek out more of the series from this author." Read more

"It has some resemblance to the walking dead. Interesting and believable characters...." Read more

"This was a new take on this situation. It seemed so realistic that it was a little worrisome. A good box set to read." Read more

"...like this one opened your eyes if you allow it to it was very interesting to read and I truly enjoyed it." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing quality"11 positive1 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book series, with one customer highlighting its dynamic style and another noting its effective portrayal of combat scenes.

"Love the series. The characters are believable and well written. The whole series is full of action, family, and determination...." Read more

"...I gave her two stars because she writes fighting, running and hiding well. But then, she does have lots and lots of practice." Read more

"I love this author and these books. Thanks for writing! I cannot wait off the next series! Must read these!" Read more

"Excellent series. I’m exhausted from running, fighting, starving, hiding, and just trying to live along with each character in this series!" Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced while others note that parts are a little slow.

"...I like that had no foul language or sex .Fast pace and keep me waiting to see how they would survive with everything going wrong .Glad no zombies..." Read more

"...A little too rushed. Looking forward to the novella." Read more

"Quick and dynamic writing style make this a page turner. Quite believable hope that there will be more to this series" Read more

"All 4 books kept me reading late into the night. Parts were a little slow, but overall, this was a good series...." Read more

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  • Barb G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
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    Love the series. The characters are believable and well written. The whole series is full of action, family, and determination. Will definitely seek out more of the series from this author.
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  • Beverly W.
    4.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
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    It has some resemblance to the walking dead. Interesting and believable characters. The good guys are easy to like and the bad guys remind me of people we all know.
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  • Beverly Bylsma
    5.0 out of 5 stars everything I look for in a apocalyptic book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
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    Wonderful series. You’ve got the new friends an extended family as well as the bed guys galore. The food procurement issue and lack of reliable transportation. I’d like to read the next book in the series #5.
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  • Cynthia Butler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
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    There's lots of twists and turns in these books, Payne keeps you at the edge of your seat all the time. I love all the people, but Scott is one of my favorites! It shows how fast society can fall apart and how the malicious evil inside alot of us is revealed, but it also brings out the best in others ,
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  • Joni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
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    Keep me wanting to read more. Hopefully I can get the next book in the series and read it, looking forward to a definitive ending
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  • Susan W. Schuman
    3.0 out of 5 stars lengthy story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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    The basis for this story was good; however, the plot didn’t really need all the extras. I almost stopped reading since the efforts to achieve a safe place to live kept cycling. Enough was enough. This is not a quick read, but a revolving circle of hardship after hardship. It was also quite violent. I guess I just got bored with saga.
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  • Jennifer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gateway to Chaos
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
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    This was a new take on this situation. It seemed so realistic that it was a little worrisome. A good box set to read.
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  • Carolinamoon
    5.0 out of 5 stars You will be glued to this read!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
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    Gateway to Chaos ,well all I can say is I could not put it down! I was kept in suspense of having to read faster to know if all were alright! Please read this set you will not regret it at all!!
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  • Deidre Midolo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 23, 2024
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    After reading these great stories by T.L.PAYNE I highly recommend these books about the reaction and heroism of the characters. Their doubts and triumphs show that they could survive in a world changed so much by a disaster. As I said , a very good read.
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  • S. O.
    2.0 out of 5 stars bloody
    Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2022
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    Just one fight after another and senseless killing, with very little story thread to hold it all together. Very disappointing read.
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  • MzyB5
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing Narrative.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2023
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    I do love character driven stories with the right balance of thrills and action. I was not too fond of the cartel portion but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment. Some of the deaths were quite gut wrenching but added to the absorbing and emotional narrative. A good read. I highly recommend it for those who love post apocalyptic stories where there isn’t a need to find a solution for the circumstances that led to the apocalypse.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2023
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    Great story line with never a dull moment keeping you on the edge of your seat.
    Will look out for more T. L. Payne books
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  • redangel
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2022
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    Avery good read one that was impossible to put down, although i thought the ending needed a little bit more thought to it, i recommend the books
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