He thought he was saving the world.
Instead, he destroyed it.
Meet the man who created the apocalypse.
On the surface, Ryder had the perfect life. A beautiful wife, a healthy daughter, and a well-paying job as a DARPA scientist. But his secret addiction had been threatening to eat him alive for years.
At his rock bottom, Ryder makes a desperate move to try and save his family from falling apart.
Instead, the world ends as we know it.
Coordinated attacks cause a super EMP to cripple modern society as the world’s most powerful technology falls into the hands of terrorists.
In this riveting journey of love, survival, and redemption, one family must fight to find each other in Washington D.C. amid chaos and destruction with no means of communication or transportation so that Ryder’s mistake doesn’t become the end of their lives and the end of everything.
Experience Mad World, a post-apocalyptic thriller that features flawed, complex characters and nonstop action, perfect for fans of Stephen King, A.G. Riddle, Michael Crichton, Matthew Mather, and Hugh Howey.
*Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence*
Available in Paperback and eBook (Kindle Unlimited).
What readers are saying about Mad World:
“Grabbed me from the start and didn’t let go. How can something go so wrong? Maybe he should have thought more about it. In any case, this book ranks WAAAAY up there with my favorites. Highly recommend it.” -Amazon Reviewer
“This was an interesting book. It was an interesting take on the end of the world. The characters were great. I am looking forward to what’s next.” -Amazon Reviewer
“Great post apocalyptic read where a man tries to take the easy way out of the mess he made of his life but instead ushers in the end of the civilized world. Great start to the series, looking forward to reading more.” -Amazon Reviewer
“Even though I don’t read a lot of books in this genre, I really liked the story and the fast-paced plot. It keeps you engaged until the very end. If you like post-apocalypse or just action packed fiction books I highly recommend.” -Amazon Reviewer
OTHER BOOKS IN WORLD GONE MAD SERIES:
Mad World (Book 1)
Cruel World (Book 2)
Troubled World (Book 3)
World In Darkness (Book 4)
World In Chaos (Book 5)
World In Ruins (Book 6)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michael Evans is the author of thrillers that feature flawed, captivating characters facing extraordinary odds in order to survive and fight for the future of humanity. His genre-bending stories will leave you turning the pages late into the night.
Although a frighteningly realistic yet unique end to the world is always at the core of what he creates, his stories also combine elements of romance, dystopias, speculative fiction, and the adrenaline-fueled thrillers his readers have come to expect from him. And above all else, his stories are ingrained with his mission to enlighten his readers about the darker aspects of our future in hopes that the power of story can be used to propel humanity into a lighter, better world.
He is currently a student at Harvard University. He enjoys exploring abandoned buildings, going for long runs to dream up new story ideas, and reading about future technologies, political systems, and survival techniques.
He resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with his fluffy golden doodle but is originally from Long Island, New York.