Ryan Westfield has 16 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.4★ across 44 ratings. The most-rated is Getting Out: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller.
Getting Out: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
Summary
The EMP hits. The lights go out and silence roars. Society is on the brink of violent chaos. The only way to survive is to get out, away from the cities and into the wilderness. Max is an office worker with some gear and a plan. He's one of the first to realize the unspoken dangers. A few years ago, he inherited an old farmhouse. His plan is to get to it as fast as possible and bunker down. He thinks he's ready, but he quickly discovers that there's more to surviving than just having the right gear. Mandy is a waitress with the day off work. What seems like a normal power outage quickly turns terrifying. Her peaceful town is no longer the home she once knew. She's offered a way out, but can she put her trust in a perfect stranger? Georgia is a single mother who just wants to keep his two teenage kids safe. She drives a pickup and loves hunting. She has skills that could keep her family alive, but is she ready to make life or death decisions in the blink of an eye? Do Max, Mandy, and Georgia have what it takes to overcome the unexpected? After all, even the best-laid plans can come up short.
©2017 Ryan Westfield (P)2017 Ryan Westfield
Surviving Chaos: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
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How much could you take? Society continues to unravel. Supplies are low, and the survivors are more desperate than ever. Max is on his own, without food or water. A day's journey has turned into four days and four nights. If he can't find the gas they desperately need, what will happen to his friends back at camp? Georgia and Mandy wait for Max to return. Without food, they struggle daily. At any moment, the enemy could appear. Weakened by her injury, will Georgia be able to lead the defense of the camp? Will the others have enough strength to follow? John and Cynthia are trying to track down Max. With Dale's help, they've made it to the compound. But when they mention Max's name, tensions quickly rise. Will they be able to get out of what they've gotten themselves into? Surviving Chaos is book 4 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2018 Ryan Westfield (P)2018 Ryan Westfield
Fighting Rough
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Who could you trust if society fell? Winter is in full force. Freezing temperatures and heavy snow present new threats. But there's more to surviving than just weathering the elements. Out alone, James spots a man he recognizes from the compound. Does it mean they're being hunted down? Or is it mere coincidence? Max knows his group is a target. There are people who want them dead merely for revenge. Others want their radios, their guns, and their supplies. He thought they were hidden, but he should have known better. John and Cynthia were hoping Max's group would give them the security they've been craving. Now, with certain danger approaching, are they ready to make a final stand with their new group? Fighting Rough is audiobook five of the EMP, a post-apocalyptic-survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2018 Ryan Westfield (P)2018 Ryan Westfield
Staying Alive
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How long would you last? It's been two weeks since the EMP. Getting out was just the beginning. Staying alive is proving harder than anyone could have imagined. Max knows people will come from the cities. He knows they'll be ready to fight, to do whatever it takes to ensure their own survival. Will he be able to lead the others in the defense of the farmhouse, even when he's still recovering from his injuries? Georgia is in charge of hunting. Each trip into the woods brings her closer to danger. It's just a matter of time before she runs into people who will do anything to get her gun and her gear. How dangerous do things have to get before she stops trying to provide for her kids? John is Max's estranged brother. He'd always made fun of Max for worrying about being prepared. Now, he's trapped in his upscale apartment with no gear and no food. He's wishing he was more like his brother. Does he want to have what it takes to try to get out of the city?
©2017 Ryan Westfield (P)2017 Ryan Westfield
Pushing On
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What would you do to survive? Weeks after the EMP, society is collapsing. Food is scarce and violence prevails. Surviving has never been harder. Max's group is heading west, trying to find a home away from the chaos. They'll need more supplies for their trip, so they go scavenging in a seemingly abandoned town. But is Albion really as safe as it seems? Chad thought he had it together. He'd been pulling his own weight. But the stress is getting to him. Does he have the strength to resist a path back to his old habits? One wrong move and he could put everyone's life in danger. Holed up in the farmhouse, John and Cynthia try to figure out their next move. The militia is closing in. Each passing minute means more danger. But where else can they go? Pushing On is book three of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2018 Ryan Westfield (P)2018 Ryan Westfield
Final Chaos
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When society falls, how hard will you fight? They expected the solar flare, not the EMP. Now the lights are off and chaos is brewing. It's only a matter of time before violence erupts. Jim owns a small electronics repair store in Rochester, NY. He quickly realizes the reality of the situation. He grabs his emergency kit, planning to get across town to his wife. But finding her among the chaos proves almost impossible. And if he does get to her, where will they find shelter? Rob's been Jim's friend since grade school. He's the kind of guy who's always between jobs but has a big heart. When the lights go out, he doesn't know whether to believe Jim or not. After all, he's got a job interview that he needs to get to. What will it take to convince him this is serious? Jessica's an independent young woman. In the short term, she knows she can take care of herself. But as the chaos grows, will she be able to learn to work with others in order to survive? Final Chaos is book one of Surviving, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their lives every inch of the way.
©2018 Ryan Westfield (P)2019 Ryan Westfield
Final Panic
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When society begins to unravel, there's no putting it back together. Jim and the others have made it to the lake house. They have some supplies, and they're still alive. But that doesn't mean they're safe. Rationing the food is necessary, and the meager portions are beginning to take their toll. Imagining hunger and fatigue is one thing, but living it is another. Can they survive like this long term? What happens now that the hoards are fleeing the cities, looking for shelter? The lake appealed to Jim, and that means it will appeal to others. How many will invade, and how hard will they fight? Jim knows they need to strengthen their defenses, to deal with the coming onslaught, but they're getting weaker and more desperate by the day as it is. What will it take to save them? Final Panic is book two of Surviving, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their lives every inch of the way.
©2018 Ryan Westfield (P)2019 Ryan Westfield
Finding Shelter: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
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Surviving never gets easy. With a child on the way, Max makes the toughest decision he's ever made. He leaves home. And now he doesn't know if he'll make it back. Without proper medical care, Mandy hopes that she'll deliver her baby without complications. When her daughter goes missing, Georgia must leave camp once again. She has the courage and determination to find her, but she doesn't even know which direction to head in. Finding Shelter is book eight of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2019 Ryan Westfield (P)2019 Ryan Westfield
Constant Danger: Publisher's Pack
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Contains books one and two of Constant Danger, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. Fight the Darkness, book one The EMP hits with no warning. The cities go black. Most cars don't run. Nowhere seems safe. In the freezing Northeast, the temperatures are just as much of a threat as the chaotic, violent population. After years away, Meg is back for a freezing Western Massachusetts winter. She's home to take care of her ailing father. They're on the way to one his dialysis appointments when the power cuts out. Her father understands what's in store for them, and he urges Meg to join him and head to the more rural areas, where their chances of survival are greater. But without dialysis, Meg's dad is as good as dead. What will Meg do? Will she have to chose between saving her father or herself? James is a native Floridian up in Massachusetts here on a full scholarship. Culturally, he's a fish out of water. Things are different here than in Florida, and the Northerners don't seem to like him. When the EMP hits, James is one of the few people on campus to understand the severity of the situation. It seems like the best thing to do is to drive back to Florida. After all, his old, unfashionable truck still runs fine. But James doesn't even make it to the highway when things start to go south for him. Defeat the Anarchy, book two What will you do to survive when society disintegrates? The mechanisms of society have collapsed. The comfortable modern lifestyle has disappeared in the blink of an eye. Violence, starvation, struggle, and strife are what remains. Meg and James have reached the remote mountainous area. They were hoping for some reprieve from the violence of a quickly collapsing society, but what they find is anything but easy. Here, the harsh reality of the elements quickly becomes even more apparent. If they don't take rapid steps to ensure sustainable shelter, they'll be dead long before they can even worry about hunger or violence.
©2020 Ryan Westfield (P)2020 Podium Audio
Defending Camp
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How hard could you fight? Max's recent radio communications weigh heavily on him. He has to decide if he's going to venture out from the camp into the outside world. Learning what's happening outside the hunting grounds could prove invaluable. But a dangerous journey into the unknown could be his last. Georgia has finally recovered from her injuries. She quickly takes charge. She knows it's not long before the next fight. They need to do everything they can to get ready. But what if the next threat arrives too early? Art doesn't recognize the man he's become. He's a soldier on the wrong side of it all. He does what he's told. But is there anything he won't do? He knows the consequences for disobeying direct orders. Will his conscience catch up with him?
©2018 Ryan Westfield (P)2019 Ryan Westfield
Surviving
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Listen to the entire post-apocalytpic series, Surviving (Final Chaos, Final Panic, and Final Dread) in one complete set. When society falls, how hard will you fight? They expected the solar flare, not the EMP. Now the lights are off and chaos is brewing. It's only a matter of time before violence erupts. Jim owns a small electronics repair store in Rochester, NY. He quickly realizes the reality of the situation. He grabs his emergency kit, planning to get across town to his wife. But finding her among the chaos proves almost impossible. And if he does get to her, where will they find shelter? Rob's been Jim's friend since grade school. He's the kind of guy who's always between jobs but has a big heart. When the lights go out, he doesn't know whether to believe Jim or not. After all, he's got a job interview that he needs to get to. What will it take to convince him this is serious? Jessica's an independent young woman. In the short term, she knows she can take care of herself. But as the chaos grows, will she be able to learn to work with others in order to survive? Surviving: The Complete Series is a three book series about real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2020 Ryan Westfield (P)2020 Ryan Westfield
Getting Home
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What would you do to get back home? Max and Mandy are stranded miles from camp. Their vehicle has been burned, along with most of their gear. The road ahead means danger and the unknown. Dan and Olivia are holed up in a suburban home. She's gravely injured, and Dan waits anxiously for the soldiers to return. Will he alone be able to defend the house? Georgia and the rest realize that Max and Mandy might not be returning. After the last attack, they know they have to step up their defenses. But will their efforts be enough to keep them alive? Getting Home is book 7 of The EMP, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2018 Ryan Westfield (P)2019 Ryan Westfield
Escape the Virus: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
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Highly contagious, a deadly virus rips through the country like wildfire. No one is safe. Albuquerque, NM is quickly overrun. People drop like flies. And with no one left to keep things running, they'll soon be plunged into darkness. City services grind to a halt. Those who manage to stay uncontaminated are left to compete for quickly-dwindling supplies. Matt's a normal office worker with an eye for being prepared. But now that a real catastrophe has hit, he quickly realizes that he's not prepared enough. Much of his gear is back at home, and he's trapped at the office. Will he be able to cross a city that's quickly descending into chaos? Matt's coworker, Jamie, finds herself flung into the violence and insanity. Her only way to survive? Pair up with someone who seems to have it figured out. For her, that's Matt. Her only problem? Their handful of dates a month ago didn't exactly end well. Escape the Virus is book one of Last Pandemic, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2019 Ryan Westfield (P)2019 Ryan Westfield
Escape the City: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
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The virus isn't stopping. Neither are the survivors. Matt, Jamie, and Judy have made it through the first days of the virus. But that doesn't mean anything when it comes to long-term survival. Society has collapsed, and there's no indication that it's coming back online anytime soon. In the meantime, elements of violence and chaos rise up, threatening everyone. Jamie's cousin has property up north, near Santa Fe. If they can get there, they might be safer. The only problem? There's only road there, with nothing but the high desert stretching out on either side. They're going to be out in the open, exposed, slowly moving targets that anyone for miles could spot. Do Matt, Jamie, and Judy have what it takes to brave the open road and to fight off those they encounter? Escape the City is book two of Last Pandemic, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2019 Ryan Westfield (P)2019 Ryan Westfield
Final Dread
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There's only one way to survive.... Fleeing for their lives, Jim and the others have to make a short stop. They desperately need supplies. Little do they know the horrors they're about to face. Trapped and alone, Jim hopes that his wife and his friends have abandoned him. If they haven't, they're going to die along with him. And if they have? Then he has no hope. Final Dread is book 3 of Surviving, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their lives every inch of the way.
©2019 Ryan Westfield (P)2019 Ryan Westfield
Escape the Chaos (A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller)
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A deadly virus has ripped through the population. Society has collapsed. Matt, Jamie, and Judy are already hanging on by a thread. They've finally found shelter, but food, water, and security are still lacking. Splitting up briefly to look for supplies, Jamie winds up missing. Exhausted, Matt and Judy must decide what to do. Without any way to communicate with her, she could be anywhere, and anything could have happened to her. Will they risk their own lives to do what it takes to find and save Jamie? Escape the Chaos is book three of Last Pandemic, a post-apocalyptic survival thriller series. It deals with real people fighting for their survival every inch of the way.
©2020 Ryan Westfield (P)2020 Ryan Westfield