Downward Cycle: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (Catalyst Book 1)

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A pulse of darkness catapults civilization into violent chaos in “Downward Cycle,” an electrifying addition to the apocalyptic series genre. This post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller takes readers on a harrowing journey into the fragility of social order following a catastrophic EMP attack. As modern life blinks out in an instant, small-town leader Scott Montgomery witnesses the rapid unraveling of community, turning this narrative into a cornerstone of apocalyptic fiction.

Yet as ideals prove difficult to uphold and hostile factions emerge, “Downward Cycle” delves deep into the ethical dilemmas that define the best dystopian books for adults. This dystopian book series contender questions whether ordinary people can avert compromising their humanity when existence hangs in the balance.

As violence and starvation threaten to extinguish the last flicker of stability in Harris Springs, the fate of Montgomery’s followers hinges on his capacity to uphold order as savior and guardian of their besieged settlement. Yet disentangling strategic necessity from conscience grows increasingly complex, straining Montgomery as ethical contortions leave him unrecognizable even to himself. In depicting the savage choices such devastation can impose on ordinary people,

Downward Cycle lays bare the line where civilized codes end and primal instinct begins. With chilling momentum, Montgomery’s attempts to salvage hope and meaning spiral him toward a final rupturing choice destined to alter the communal future or condemn Harris Springs to history’s dark abyss.

What readers are saying about Downward Cycle – The Catalyst Series: Book 1

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “One of the best researched and written novels of an apocalyptic scenario I have had the luck to read. It stands proudly alongside ‘Kyla Stone Edge of Collapse series’ for its intense narrative and compelling survival themes.” — Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The storyline for this post-apocalyptic dystopian world is dramatic, believable, and packed with enough action to keep me glued to the pages late into the night, much like ‘A.G. Riddle’s Pandemic.’” -Amazon Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I really liked this book. If you like thrillers, this will not disappoint. It grabbed my attention immediately, with characters as well developed as those in ‘Franklin Horton’s Borrowed World.’ I’m a fan now. Ready for book 2.” -Amazon Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The entire plot was outstanding. Liked it revolving around Scott and his new friends. Hope the dog Solo survives the series. This book could easily be part of ‘Kyla Stone’s Nuclear Dawn series’ for its vivid depiction of survival.” -Amazon Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “After reading this book the first word that come to mind is Splendid! Writing of this order is too rarely encountered and even for those who usually avoid post-apocalyptic stories, this one is so well conceived and written that it supersedes genre. It reminds me of the depth found in ‘One Second After by William Forstchen.’” — Grady Harp on San Francisco Review of Books

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great book. Couldn’t put it down. I bought this book because I have read about every post-apocalyptic book series out there, including ‘The Silo book series.’ I was floored by how this is written. The people come alive, drawing you in. Many shocks, surprises keep you riveted to the page. I highly recommend.” -Amazon Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “As an author of apocalyptic fiction myself, I had to write a review detailing what an exceptional job of portraying how society could collapse following a large-scale Carrington Event, JK Franks has done. It’s as immersive as ‘The Cabin at the End of the World,’ offering a unique take on the apocalypse. I absolutely loved this first book in the Catalyst series…”

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01K0ZZGVM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Leaf Books; 3rd edition (Aug. 8 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 969 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 433 pages