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Downward Cycle: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (Catalyst Book 1)

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Tired of the usual post-apocalyptic story? Welcome to your new addiction. An epic action-thriller from Bestselling Author JK Franks A Dying World… Humanity On The Brink… New Threats Emerge… America faces a full-scale collapse— This gritty, edge-of-your-seat post-apocalyptic adventure chronicles the harrowing journey of ordinary people trapped in an encroaching dark age. With food and supplies in short supply following a massive solar storm, Scott Montgomery and his small group of survivors venture out to protect their town, looking for anything they can scavenge to survive. When they come upon a new enemy while trying to save Scott’s niece. They realize the country has fallen under the control of a ruthless new power. One with superior numbers and strength and a ruthless plan for the planet. It’s kill or be killed in this non-stop action adventure centered around a small coastal town, as the survivors of a rapidly dying world struggle to stay alive. The Catalyst Series is a classic tale of survival and good versus evil, except you may not know which side is which until the very end. If you like pulse-pounding action, solid science, resourceful warriors, and unexpected twists and turns, you’ll love this new survival thriller from Bestselling author JK Franks. This is a no-holds-barred adventure that will leave you breathless! Perfect for fans of Bobby Akart, Boyd Craven, Kyla Stone, Franklin Horton, ML Banner, Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, and Jack Hunt. Get your copy today and strap yourself in for the ride of your life. You won’t believe what happens. Rated PG-13 for violence, language, and bloodshed. What readers are saying about Downward Cycle - The Catalyst Series: Book 1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ " One of the best researched and written novels of an apocalyptic scenario I have had the luck to read....” -- Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The story line for this post- apocalyptic dystopian world is dramatic, believable and enough action to keep me glued to the pages late into the night." -Amazon Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I really liked this book. If you like thrillers this will not disappoint. It grabbed my attention immediately. Characters are well developed. I’m a fan now. Ready for book 2." -Amazon Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The entire plot was outstanding. Liked it revolving around Scott and his new friends. Hope the dog Solo survives the series. Keep it up.” Amazon Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “After reading this book the first word that come to mind is Splendid! Writing of this order is too rarely encountered and even for those who usually avoid post-apocalyptic stories, this one is so well conceived and written that it supersedes genre and is simply fine writing. And the quiet message of survival in a world that seems shattered is most appropriate at this time ….!” -- Grady Harp on San Francisco Review of Books ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Great book. Couldn't put it down. I bought this book because I have read about every post-apocalyptic book series out there. I was floored how this is written. The people come alive, drawing you in. Many shocks, surprises keep you riveted to the page. I highly recommend" -Amazon Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “As an author of apocalyptic fiction myself I had to write a review detailing what an exceptional job of portraying how society could collapse following a large scale Carrington Event, JK Franks has done. I absolutely loved this first book in the Catalyst series…” Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Leaf Books; 3rd edition (August 8, 2016)


Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2016


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 1036 KB


Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited


Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • A Good Book
It started a bit slow, for me. But once the characters were introduced and the foundation laid, the story picked up very fast. The charecters are very interesting. The group of friends become central to saving their small town. These guys all have different skills and backgrounds are very loyal to one another. This plot is very different from most apocalypse stories. It is interesting with many twists but also includes humor along the way. Government secrets involve a secret group trying to control the apocalypse, in an unethical way. The apocalypse is here and Europe is also experiencing a pandemic. I think you will enjoy this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023 by SDay

  • Great first book in the series.
I’ve never been a Dooms Day type person and have about as much in common with a “Prepper” as a love child from the seventies would. Well, boys and girls, this book officially scared the “peace and love” right out of me. I’m ready to start planning my bugout bag and stashing supplies in hidden locations. I love a good post-apocalyptic story, but let’s be honest, most of them are centered on some pandemic killing off most of the Earth’s population but a lucky few. In the Catalyst story JK Franks lays out a plausible scenario for the downfall of our world from a CME, Coronal Mass Ejection. In other words, our Sun throws a heck of an EMP at us during one of its massive solar storms. This isn’t science fiction, it has happened in the past, just not to the extent played out in this story. Franks gives enough truth to make the fiction feel not so fictiony (yep, new word, put it in your dictionary ;-)). Franks does a terrific job of showing the disintegration of humanity after the lights go out. It’s all too easy to picture the reactions portrayed in the story by people conditioned to having machines available at the flip of a switch, food lined up on shelves, and a government ready to rush in and take care of them when disaster strikes. Being a member of a New Guinea tribe doesn’t look so bad after reading this book. Our protagonist, Scott, is a loner but smart enough to figure out no one is going to survive for long on their own. He’s a reluctant hero who does the hard things to try and save his small part of the world with a few friends he makes in the new, savage world that surrounds them. Scott, an IT specialist who works for the government, comes across a secret plan the US has in place to be implemented in just such a disaster as a CME. It’s not pretty, people. Book one is filled with building the new world and the conditions facing the community of Harris Springs, Mississippi. There are glimpses of what is happening in the larger cities. We get a closer look at the chaos in those cities when Scott has to undertake a dangerous rescue some distance from his little small community. There are also hints of a bio threat being released into the world. I’m sure there will be much more on that in book two and I’m looking forward to getting the pants scared off me by the next book in the series. Is the story perfect? In my opinion no. There is a little too much emphasis on the dry list of supplies and steps taken to insure long term survival. Necessary ingredients for a good story but not in such detail. I would have liked more emotional depth in the characters, but that’s just me and might not be the same for everyone. I will definitely read the next couple books in the series. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018 by Donna Z

  • Great read
Love this book. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. I couldn't put it down. This is a great read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by Howard Dye

  • Great Book
Really enjoyed the book, solid story line and well written. Can not wait to start the next one very soon!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by Robert L. Guest

  • Good, not great.
I thought the characters were one dimensional and the plot predictable.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • What a page turner!
Enjoyed from page one! This book makes you think about how you would handle such situations. Action packed and I couldn’t put the book down. Looking forward to reading book two! The story is well written with the right amount of characters.
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023 by Gerald Amacker

  • great concept
Great reading would recommend for sure worth the cost of the book for sure Six more words hate long reviews
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023 by Renew812

  • Great Post-Apocalyptic Novel
I’m always a fan of a good post-apocalyptic thriller, and this fits the bill. Well, written and keeps you glued to the page.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023 by Wendy A. Kidd

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