CommuneSeries

This series plunges readers into a post-apocalyptic world reeling from a catastrophic solar event that plunges humanity into a new dark age. As global societies collapse, scattered survivors must navigate a landscape fraught with peril, both from the environment and from each other. Follow the desperate struggles of small groups as they confront the brutal realities of this primitive existence. The core question lingers: can humanity endure, or will survival necessitate the sacrifice of their very nature?

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Commune
Joshua Gayou
272 pages
10 hours of reading
4.4(12)Add rating
For dinosaurs, it was a big rock. For humans: Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). When the Earth is hit by the greatest CME in recorded history (several times larger than the Carrington Event of 1859), the combined societies of the planet's most developed nations struggle to adapt to a life thrust back into the Dark Ages. In the United States, the military scrambles to speed the nation's recovery on multiple fronts including putting down riots, establishing relief camps, delivering medical aid, and bringing communication and travel back on line. Just as a real foothold is established in retaking the skies (utilizing existing commercial aircraft supplemented by military resources and ground control systems), a mysterious virus takes hold of the population, spreading globally over the very flight routes that the survivors fought so hard to rebuild. The communicability and mortality rates are devastating, leaving only small pockets of survivors scattered throughout the countryside. Commune: Book One is the story of one small group of survivors who must adapt to a primitive, hostile world or die. As they learn the rules of this new era, they must decide how far they're willing to go to continue living, continually asking themselves the same question daily: is survival worth the loss of humanity?
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Book 2
Joshua Gayou
462 pages
17 hours of reading
4.4(9)Add rating
In a world where survival is paramount, the story explores the profound connections that can be formed amidst adversity. Characters navigate their struggles together, illustrating the importance of companionship and support in overcoming challenges. Themes of resilience and hope shine through as they learn that even in the darkest times, bonds can provide strength and comfort. This narrative emphasizes the power of human connection in the face of isolation and hardship.
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Book 3
Joshua Gayou
606 pages
22 hours of reading
4.3(16)Add rating
In a gripping narrative, the story explores themes of survival and resilience in the face of societal collapse. Characters navigate a world turned chaotic, grappling with their fears and moral dilemmas as they seek refuge from external chaos. The tension builds as they confront both personal and collective challenges, revealing deep insights about human nature and the instinct to endure. The book captures the struggle between isolation and community, ultimately questioning what it means to find safety in an unsafe world.
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Book 4
Joshua Gayou
710 pages
25 hours of reading
4.8(10)Add rating
The story unfolds as Otto Warren's military and the Wyoming Commune reach a fragile peace, with Jake taking the lead alongside Warren's forces. As they embark on a quest to find more survivors in the Northwest, Jake grapples with uncertainty and distrust towards the newcomers they encounter. The narrative explores themes of leadership, survival, and the complexities of trust in a post-apocalyptic setting.