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Dispatches (The Perseid Collapse Series) Paperback – February 14, 2015

by Steven Konkoly (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,760 ratings
On August 19, 2019, a rogue Chinese military cabal launched an opportunistic EMP attack against the United States, triggering a cataclysmic chain of events--with the potential to change world forever.

With the United States crippled, belligerent powers rise to fill the void overseas, catapulting already volatile regions into chaos and war--hastening a worldwide collapse.

On the home front, most citizens continue to struggle with the loss of power and critical infrastructure, exhausting their thin supplies and turning to the mercy of an overwhelmed government to survive the winter.

As spring arrives, Alex Fletcher faces a difficult choice. With their food supplies running low, Alex questions the feasibility of staying with the Thorntons and Walkers at their isolated lake community. While searching northern Maine for a solution to his dilemma--he stumbles on a secret with the potential to destabilize the entire region.

Dispatches concludes The Perseid Collapse Series, answering reader questions about the world scene, while cleanly delivering the Fletcher's fate.
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  1. Book 5 of 5
    Alex Fletcher
  2. Print length
    225 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    February 14, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1507646623
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1507646625
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Steven graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1993, receiving a bachelor of science in English literature. He served the next eight years on active duty, traveling the world as a naval officer assigned to various Navy and Marine Corps units. His extensive journey spanned the globe, including a two-year tour of duty in Japan and travel to more than twenty countries throughout Asia and the Middle East. 

From enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq as a maritime boarding officer in the Arabian Gulf, to directing aircraft bombing runs and naval gunfire strikes as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) assigned to a specialized Marine Corps unit, Steven's "in-house" experience with a wide range of regular and elite military units brings a unique authenticity to his thrillers.

He lives with his family in central Indiana, where he still wakes up at "zero dark thirty" to write for most of the day. When "off duty," he spends as much time as possible outdoors or travelling with his family--and dog. 

Steven is the bestselling THRILLER author of ten novels and several novellas, including a commissioned trilogy of novellas based on the popular Wayward Pines series. His canon of thrillers includes the popular Black Flagged Series, a gritty, no-holds barred covert operations and espionage saga; The Perseid Collapse series, a tense thriller epic chronicling the events surrounding an inconceivable attack on the United States; and The Fractured State series, a near-future thriller trilogy set in the drought ravaged southwest 

He is an active member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) organizations. 

You can contact Steven directly by email (stevekonkoly@striblingmedia.com) or through his blog (stevenkonkoly.com).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 225 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1507646623
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1507646625
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
  • Book 5 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Alex Fletcher
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,760 ratings

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Steven Konkoly is the Wall Street Journal and repeated #1 Amazon bestseller of over twenty thrillers.

Steven graduated from the United States Naval Academy, receiving a bachelor of science in English literature. He served the next eight years on active duty, traveling the world as a naval officer assigned to various Navy and Marine Corps units. His extensive journey spanned the globe, including a two-year tour of duty in Japan—and travel to more than twenty countries throughout Asia and the Middle East.

From enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq, as a maritime boarding officer in the Arabian Gulf, to directing aircraft bombing runs and naval gunfire strikes as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) assigned to a specialized Marine Corps unit, Steven's "in-house" experience with a wide range of regular and elite military units brings a unique authenticity to his thrillers.

He still wakes up at "zero dark thirty" to write for most of the day. When "off duty," he spends as much time as possible outdoors or travelling with his family--and dog.

Steven is an active member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) organizations.

You can contact Steven directly by email (stevekonkoly@striblingmedia.com) or through his blog (www.stevenkonkoly.com).

WORK BY STEVEN KONKOLY

DEEP SLEEP SERIES—Conspiracy/Espionage/Black Ops thrillers

"Stopping the most dangerous conspiracy to ever threaten America means believing the unthinkable. A modern day conspiracy thriller filled with twists and turns."

1.) Deep Sleep

2.) Coming Dawn (October 2022)

THE RYAN DECKER BOOKS—Action-Adventure/Vigilante/Black Ops/Conspiracy thrillers

"A heart-pumping thriller of betrayal, revenge, and conspiracy for fans of Tom Clancy and Lee Child."

1.) The Rescue

2.) The Raid

3.) The Mountain

4.) Skystorm

THE BLACK FLAGGED SERIES—Black Ops/Political/Conspiracy/Espionage thrillers

"A gritty, no-holds barred covert operations and espionage saga."

0.) INCEPTION (PREQUEL)

1.) ALPHA

2.) REDUX

3.) APEX

4.) VEKTOR

4.5) COVENANT

5.) OMEGA

THE ALEX FLETCHER BOOKS—Action-Adventure/Conspiracy/Dystopian thrillers

"A tense, thriller epic, chronicling the aftermath of an inconceivable attack on the United States."

1.) The Jakarta Pandemic

2.) The Perseid Collapse

3.) Event Horizon

4.) Point of Crisis

5.) Dispatches

THE FRACTURED STATE SERIES—Dystopian/Conspiracy/Near future techothrillers

"A near future conspiracy series set in a southwest United States on the verge of secession."

1.) Fractured State

2.) Rogue State

THE ZULU VIRUS CHRONICLES: A BLACK FLAGGED THRILLER SERIES SPIN OFF—Bioweapons/Conspiracy/Post-apocalyptic thrillers

"A modern thriller series based on the events surrounding an unthinkable bioweapons attack against the United States."

1.) Hot Zone

2.) Kill Box

3.) Fire Storm

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Customers find this post-apocalyptic survival thriller to be an exciting read with an action-packed plot and well-developed characters. Moreover, the book is expertly written and keeps readers engaged throughout, with one customer noting it covers events outside of Maine. Additionally, the military detail is well-researched, and customers appreciate the fast-paced narrative.

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174 customers mention "Readability"169 positive5 negative

Customers find the book to be an exciting and enjoyable read, particularly praising the first four books in the series.

"A fitting, though unwanted, end to a great series!..." Read more

"It's a good read if you can handle the violence. The violence is what makes it a "thriller," though. ...." Read more

"This is a four book series, once started I couldn't lay them down. Read the series in three days. Ya, you have to sleep sometimes...." Read more

"Kudo's to the author on another great read...." Read more

125 customers mention "Storyline"108 positive17 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as compelling and action-packed from the first book, with good plot development.

"...His writing is powerful and muscular, and he wastes no words in telling this tale. I felt closure with this book and look forward to his next project." Read more

"...This situation is so plausible and expected by the powers that be. We have been warned. This large family has prepared for whatever might happen...." Read more

"...As a whole, I enjoyed the extended storyline of the series very much... except for the, in my opinion, overly high focus on detailed information..." Read more

"...He is a decent writer both in terms of depicting good, clear action scenes and creating characters who have more going for them than cardboard...." Read more

48 customers mention "Writing quality"44 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it expertly and well-edited, with one customer noting the author's intense style and another highlighting the convincing dialog.

"...his characters and their development, creating realistic personas and dialogue...." Read more

"...His writing is powerful and muscular, and he wastes no words in telling this tale. I felt closure with this book and look forward to his next project." Read more

"...They are real. You can identify with them. The series is well written, seamless...." Read more

"I am generally a fan of Konkoly. He is a decent writer both in terms of depicting good, clear action scenes and creating characters who have more..." Read more

42 customers mention "Character development"39 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting well-developed and realistic personas, with one customer highlighting how the author creates a good sense of real people in difficult environments.

"...Konkoly does very well with his characters and their development, creating realistic personas and dialogue...." Read more

"...Ya, you have to sleep sometimes.The characters in this story are very well developed. They are real. You can identify with them...." Read more

"...writer both in terms of depicting good, clear action scenes and creating characters who have more going for them than cardboard...." Read more

"...The characters are likeable, the action moves quickly and the theme is believable. The dialogue is pretty good too, and some humor was thrown in...." Read more

41 customers mention "Interest"37 positive4 negative

Customers find the book engaging throughout, describing it as exciting and satisfying, with one customer noting how each book introduces new game-changing elements.

"...it again by completing his Perseid Series in a convincing and satisfying manner...." Read more

"...It was interesting, but I was lost in all the military and weapon jargon...." Read more

"...I loved all the books, the subject, the main characters, the way Konkoly built on the Alex Fletcher character and his family and neighbors...." Read more

"...Exciting stuff, well presented. We also find out what's happening in the rest of the world, although not much...." Read more

24 customers mention "Military detail"20 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the military detail in the book, finding it well-researched and informative, with one customer noting how it brings authenticity to the story.

"Steven Konkoly does it again by completing his Perseid Series in a convincing and satisfying manner...." Read more

"...The battle scenes are intense and frightening. The military tactics are informative...." Read more

"Parts of this series scared me half to death! Amazing details of EVERYTHING. I felt so close I could tell Kate that Alex was safe...." Read more

"It's awesome military book...." Read more

17 customers mention "Pacing"12 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning how it covers events outside of Maine, while another notes how the series is set in their backyard.

"...Really brought it home. The books never slow down and they make you think and wonder. They are also excellent books to read...." Read more

"...The characters are likeable, the action moves quickly and the theme is believable. The dialogue is pretty good too, and some humor was thrown in...." Read more

"The last of the 5 Alex Fletcher series. I was flummoxed by the first few chapters as they had no direct tie to the storylines of the previous 4 books..." Read more

"...The writting style is good and moves quickly. The author often in my mind gets bogged down in description of equipment and location...." Read more

11 customers mention "Work quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the work quality of the book, with one customer specifically praising Alex Fletcher's outstanding performance.

"...This one did not disappoint!! It was bitter sweet watching Alex and his crew in action this last time:Yes I said WATCH...." Read more

"...Alex Fletcher is outstanding , he takes care of his family & friends ." Read more

"...Mr. Konkoly is a very competent and entertaining writer...." Read more

"Characters are real and lovable, strong men and women. great story to keep you wanting more and anticipating what the next step is." Read more

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  • xusnlt
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fitting Conclusion and a GREAT Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2015
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    A fitting, though unwanted, end to a great series! This installment finally addresses the U.S. response to The Event, as well as some of the worldwide fallout in the presence of a weakened U.S. After the opening of the first book in the series, I expected more "Big Picture" information, but I happily enjoyed the narrower focus on Alex Fletcher and his family. Konkoly does very well with his characters and their development, creating realistic personas and dialogue. Alex, his family and friends are all people that could very easily live on your street or in your neighborhood. I am encouraged by the volume of Kindle World activity around this series because I don't know if I'm ready to walk away from "The Perseid Collapse" realm, yet. Konkoly has done a good job of tying up the loose ends from his storyline, but there is plenty of room for other authors to create compelling stories. I sincerely hope that I will be able to see this series at a movie theater in the near future - the story, its characters and its action would work well as movies. Ultimately, I am a big fan of Konkoly and anxiously await each of his novels. This book delivers and demonstrates why so many other authors want to hop into the world he created. Great job, Steve!
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  • W. West
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a good read if you can handle the violence
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015
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    It's a good read if you can handle the violence.
    The violence is what makes it a "thriller," though.
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    On the down side, we constantly encounter weapons used by the good guys and the bad guys mostly described by a series of letters and numbers. The guns generally shoot around ten rounds a second and would qualify as actual assault rifles. They come with various aiming systems. They fire various kinds of ammunition including brute-force .50 rounds, down through varieties which will pierce various kinds or body armor, rounds which will tumble through the air or break apart or bounce around inside the victim's body causing all kinds of damage as well as those which will simply pass through. Mostly, these are also described by another series of letters and numbers.
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    I looked a few of those up. It is rather surprising what a variety of sub-machine guns are available out there.
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    The hero or protagonist has a reasonably adequate personality background. Some other characters do not. We have a U.S born white anglo saxon computer geek suicide bomber. That is all we know about him and that makes no sense at all. The suicide bomber part is in conflict with every other thing we know about him. The only computer nerd I ever met who was even close to being a suicide bomber was a bully who had graduated from West Point, and he was generally too gratified by pushing other people around to blow anyone up.
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    Things get a little messed-up toward the end when the author introduces a group of mercenaries whose leader has not been adequately explained. Mercenaries are crazy or immoral people who will do anything tor money, so the rank and file do not need that much explanation.
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    Despite all of that, I kept reading. The protagonist's motivations were enough to keep me going. I read the free books and paid for two more.
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  • J. Souza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing End to the Perseid Collapse Series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
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    Steven Konkoly does it again by completing his Perseid Series in a convincing and satisfying manner. I love the way he introduces the reader to the terrifying events happening around the world. We get glimpses of jihadists and imperial Russians and a Republic of China Marine. The author’s style is intense and he forces us to intensely fear these apocalyptic turn of events. It allows us to understand what is happening worldwide before we zoom back in on the Fletchers precarious situation.

    The Fletchers now seem like members of our own family by this novel. Food is running out and their sailboat has been confiscated, ruling out their ability to sail off into the sunset. Making matter worse, the governor is attempting to secede from the national organizations set up in the event of a disaster. The military, RRZ and Homeland.

    The final book in this series is filled with non-stop action as the Alex tries to return home to his family. His son, Ryan, steps up big-time and plays a more prominent role in this book. This is one of those books that you will read quickly once you pick it up. Konkoly is the king of apocalyptic fiction and after reading this series it soon becomes evident why. His writing is powerful and muscular, and he wastes no words in telling this tale. I felt closure with this book and look forward to his next project.
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  • Rowan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this series. Highly recommend it.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017
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    This is a four book series, once started I couldn't lay them down. Read the series in three days. Ya, you have to sleep sometimes.The characters in this story are very well developed. They are real. You can identify with them. The series is well written, seamless. If you think you could deal with a major catastrophic event in your life, if you think you are ready, read this series. This situation is so plausible and expected by the powers that be. We have been warned. This large family has prepared for whatever might happen. Then it happens. No spoilers. But except for a couple of coincidences critical to the story line, (which are definitely not going to happen in our lives), I doubt they would have made it. Are you counting on FEMA? Forget it. Not gonna happen. This took place in Maine. I recognized every road, every town, etc. Really brought it home. The books never slow down and they make you think and wonder. They are also excellent books to read. They would make a heck of a good movie.
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  • Ross NIcoll
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2015
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    I look forward to tying up all the loose ends.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The series just gets better!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2023
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    Having read all of Steven Konkoly’s books prior to the Alex Fletcher series I didn’t know what to expect given some negative reviews.

    After a slow burn of a start this series just got better and better. Steven knows how build the tension and his knowledge of post-apocalyptic survival tactics is supreme. Yes, you have to suspend disbelief but not doing that would be boring!

    I loved the Alex Fletcher books and if you haven’t read any of his other books then you are in for a treat. I’m just sorry to have come to the end of reading books written by a very talented author whose grammar is good and imagination is terrific.
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  • Bryan and Carey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2023
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    Start from book 1 interesting series and we'll worth the read. Steven konkoly is a great author, excited for the other series
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  • Mr B Holloway
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Worlds end??
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2016
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    Well got to the end at last. A great series. The final book jumps a few months ahead after Alex and his family have moved North and had to struggle through a harsh winter. There peace is broken when Alex gets involved again with the Army. Again there is plenty of excitement and action and a big twist to the story brings it to an interesting end, but not a conclusion. What happens in the future.. well who knows.
    The bigger picture is covered in more detail at the start of the book but would have liked to hear even more of what's going on around the World and that would have made an interesting book on it's own.
    Enjoyed the whole series and Steven Konkoly writes a good book. Looking forward to more from him.
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  • Guy Marc GAGNE
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sound series & conclusion
    Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2019
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    Well written, fairly consistent in balancing action with content.
    While maybe not riveting, the reader will have little angst at wanting to read the lot.
    There is some real world knowledge adding to the feel, albeit with a stretch here and there to be fair.
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