Outside the Fire: An Economic Collapse Story

Outside the Fire: An Economic Collapse Story

by Boyd Craven

4.6 (582)

4.6 stars from 582 reviews. Top 94% of Thriller books we track.

258 pages~4.3 hr readPublished by Permuted Press+ORMPublished 2018-06-26

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Perfect for you if...

  • You want survival fiction with teeth. real stakes, where being prepared isn't enough when your community turns against you.
  • You enjoy stories about ordinary people forced into extreme situations. where family bonds get tested by scarcity and desperation.
  • You're drawn to near-future collapse scenarios that feel plausible. not apocalyptic fantasy, but what could actually happen if systems failed next year.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You need lengthy character development or introspection. this moves fast and stays focused on the immediate threat.
  • You prefer hopeful, community-minded survival stories. this explores the ugly side of neighbours becoming adversaries.
  • You're looking for detailed prepping guides or technical survival knowledge. it's a narrative, not a manual.

About this book

Steve Taylor prepares extensively for an anticipated economic collapse to protect his family, though his daughters are skeptical of his efforts. When disaster strikes, his stockpiled resources become extremely valuable and attract unwanted attention. Steve and his wife initially believe they must be self-sufficient, but they come to realize survival requires cooperation with their neighbors, despite past tensions. However, a hostile community operating at the edges of their suburban area poses a serious threat. As conflict intensifies into a struggle for survival, the family faces a race against time to secure help.

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Currently around #77K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 132% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 582 reviews

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