The story is set
in the year 2027 and in the middle of The Second Great Depression. One
hurricane has already destroyed a coastline and hundreds of life in its wake
and a second one has already set its target. As if that is not enough to test
the Americans, the Middle East has united as one and has created an intimidating
army and there are terrorists are on American soil. Can things get any worse?
Who can save the day?
Howard Beck,
Richard Dupree and Maxwell Harris are three regular men – well almost average
if you can overlook the fact that one is the richest man with Asperger’s
syndrome, the second an ex-Navy Seal turned convict and the third is a crippled
chief of Police. They need to save themselves first and survive in order to
fight the most daunting tasks set ahead of them.
Do they manage
it? Who knows?? The 7 chapter sneak peak has merely managed to set the scene
and give a taste of what’s to come. And if these 7 chapters are any indication
of what the book is like, well then, get ready for hordes of action, drama and
suspense. It has got into such a great rhythm that I can hardly wait for the
book to be out!!! This has to be one of the most gripping beginning EVER!!!
An Interview with the Author
DDS: Tell us a little bit about
yourself.
RS: I’ve worked in law enforcement
for the past fifteen years, I’ve been married for sixteen years and have two
kids, a 14 year old son and 12 year old daughter. Native Texan, born in Texas
and lived in Texas all my life.
DDS: What got you into writing?
RS: I would have to say the fact
that I read so much motivated me to write.
I’ve always wanted to read a book like the one I was writing, I’m always
looking for a particular kind of post-apocalyptic novel and just decided to
write one myself.
DDS: Tell us about your upcoming
release.
RS: “Collapse” is set fifteen years
in the future and chronicles the downfall of America. A lot of the details that lead to the
collapse are based on current events happening today.
DDS: What was the hardest part about
writing the book?
RS: Finding the time outside of a
family and a full time job.
DDS: What are your writing pet peeves?
RS: Keeping it organized. I write on two computers and my iPad.
DDS: Who is your favourite Character?
(one of your own creation – published/unpublished)
RS: Howard Beck. He is most fun to write
DDS: Now time for some fun facts about
you. If ‘Collapse’ was to be turned into a movie – which Actor/Actress would
you like to see playing the characters?
RS: Excellent question! I had a lot of fun deciding that after I
finished the first few chapters. Howard
Beck would be Malcolm McDowell. Maxwell
Harris would be Mark Ruffalo. Richard
Dupree would be Hugh Jackman. President Powers would be Denzel Washington.
DDS: Hugh Jackman & Denzel Washington! Am so there at the theatre already!! Who is your favourite author
& which is your favourite book? I know it is beyond difficult, but you can
name only one in each category!!
RS: Favorite author is probably
Stephen King. Favorite book is The
Godfather.
DDS: One thing readers would be
surprised to know about you…
RS: I’ve been in law enforcement
for fifteen years and I don’t have a single gun in my house.
DDS: Besides writing, what else do you
enjoy?
RS: Computers, movies, video games.
DDS: What’s the one thing that you
want your readers to take away from this book?
RS: That civilization is fragile.
DDS: Anything else you would like to
say to your readers/fans?
RS: I’m grateful and humbled by their
support.
Contact the Author
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