"Pandemic: The Beginning (Pandemic Book One)" Full Audiobook, Unabridged

[@sassykat3663]

I've been an avid book reader all my life, I'm going blind and can't read or watch tv anymore. Thank you for sharing your books and love all I have read from you so far

[@haydenperry337]

audiobooks is a valid form of reading just as much as having the physical copy and reading

[@RubyJones-zj4fu]

That stinks I'm sorry to hear that 😢 I'm an avid reader and Gamer losing my eyesight would be incredibly tough glad you're hanging in there 😊

[@evilpeanut50]

Just started listening, being a truck driver this is heaven sent. Normally buying audio books without hearing them first, then finding out your not interested in the story is a waste of money! Love this story so far, only got through the 1st book & about to start the 2nd now!

[@mazwardle8111]

I love your comment

[@Robert-n6p2k]

Great new writer. Great story. Very enjoyable. Look forward to next books!!!😊

[@ericwolfe8119]

Use Audible. 12 month returns.

[@i-MacGyveR_-]

That’s why I start on KZbin and move to Audibles if I need to!

[@annajohnson3309]

Check out the library and see if they have audible books on CDs you can check them out for about a couple of weeks at a time . Most radio still have cd players in them .

[@martygossert5180]

I drive a truck for a living. This book series keeps me going on these flat roads out west. Great job!!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

I love that! Thank you!

[@zombiestory6353]

I'm always grateful that people like you post these because I really wouldn't be able to listen to audiobooks if you didn't I just can't afford them

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

I'm glad you're able to hear this story :) Make sure and subscribe to my channel so that you'll know when the next book is available.

[@teakkabean]

You can also listen to audiobooks from your library. It’s a lifesaver for me.

[@daygoncornhole2395]

@@teakkabean i can't find it :(

[@glennmyers3127]

@@teakkabean also try your public libraries if possible. I listen to these and rent movies for free! Not the new stuff but it’s still entertainment.

[@Lolalaughsx]

Agreed, even ebooks, and especially hard copies - books are SO expensive. Library kinda weirds me out because people are gross, like incredibly disgusting. Wiping boogers (yes full grown adults) on pages, just cuz! Nope.

[@karengiorella2690]

To be honest, I put this on just to drown out my drunk neighbor playing drums at 1am. Pleasantly surprised by how well this book is written and very relatable. Looking forward to listening to the rest of this series and more from the author. Ty for posting. Edit: for those who care. No, this man can't keep a beat. So I really needed this book. ✌️

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

I’m glad it helped! 😂😂 Thank you for listening. Maybe your neighbors skills will improve. 😉

[@lisarose1474]

Lol😂

[@LibraryLizard]

A year later…I hope your neighbor has moved, or gotten the beat.

[@mrschknfricasee]

Thinking your neighbor wouldn't be useful during a scenario like this 🤣

[@karengiorella2690]

@@mrschknfricasee prob not but he owns a gun so.....

[@realchick1372]

Thank you so much for posting your audio books. I lost alot of my sight after my stroke and found reading became difficult. Audio books now a days a so much more expensive and because of you I feel like I can still read. You are a complete blessing. ❤️

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You're so welcome! Thank you for listening!

[@ghoullovinbutch]

Just a side note: Under accessibility features in your devices' settings, there should be a screen reader, text to speech, or voiceover function of some kind. If you get regular digital books through kindle (the amazon company), you can use that function on any book, no audiobook needed. Kindle also has its own version of said functions if I remember correctly.

[@anthonypulliam9322]

I came across this video, Pandemic,,, this morning. I work outside alone and this story made my day fly by , so thank you so much for this amazing story Christine, I can't wait to start the next one. 😀👍

[@wendyhiggins5250]

Usually don't read books like this but I clicked on it by mistake and I'm glad I did! thoroughly enjoyed it.cant wait to hear the rest of them! cheers

[@Ghost_of_Joe_Biden]

So far an excellent read. I applaud you for uploading your books. I live in NYC and the sense of crime affects me from leaving my elderly mother alone. Your novels are a blessing!

[@dekkerofarrell]

Thanks so much for sharing this incredible book! I have dyslexia and audiobooks allow me to read more than I ever could have thought. It means so much that you make them accessible here on KZbin

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You're so welcome!

[@TheFOODYGUY]

Hey, I am in exactly the same position, and you took the words out of my mouth!

[@toddhendricks8239]

👍

[@mazwardle8111]

😀

[@ellenmendoza7246]

👍

[@tashas5026]

I’ve been listening all day. Made my day go by so fast . I’m so glad I ran into this story

[@cornerslice]

I am listening to it right now. :)

[@stevendunn6832]

Thank you for sharing your book on KZbin Ms. Kersey. You are an angel!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You are so welcome!

[@nikkitoth6458]

It's perfect! Came across it by chance and it took just minutes to become totally engrossed. Not only is it a beautifully written, gripping story it has a narrator I've never listened to before but will actively seek out from now on. I'm 4 hours into the first book and (yay!) there are three more to go!!! Finding myself arriving home from work and getting in bed with this audio book just an hour later. 😊

[@erikschiegg68]

4 hours into the book the communist mafia like business model neighbourhood committee started ruin my fun of listening.

[@bethstinebaugh6817]

@@erikschiegg68 yeah, I likely exactly what would happen. I know it would in my town.

[@The-three-eyed-Prophet]

the dude who abroke the window could just have knocked on the door and asked for help the funny thing is that this scenario is realy realistic since many people dont use their brains when they get desperate ... great book , great author thank you for uploading this i sadly cant afford to buy audiobooks ... i realy hope the author gets money from youtube by placing ad´s on this video ... #Greatings from #Germany by the way i know the author is the one uploadingg the audiobooks and i cant express how thankfull im for that... thank you very much !!! ...

[@karentelling7746]

My husband is recovering from 2 cancers and a subsequent operation. I have found this book a valuable relaxation aid when I cant sleep and need a distraction from our reality. Thank you so much.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

I'm sorry to hear about your challenges, but I'm glad my stories can give you an escape, even if only for a little while. Take care! ❤️

[@irenerafferty3786]

For me the sign of a good book is when you feel you actually KNOW the characters as with this book...only just started and I feel I know them already.and the narrator is one of the best I've ever heard. Thank you, from UK

[@catharinebyers243]

Much better than TV anyday! Thank you for taking is away from it all!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

This series was published in 2019, BEFORE the current pandemic. Pandemic playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLQGH9-BodvWRfZ2Htx6Qi0ctbuTiRKSss

[@softlightlaboratory]

♥️

[@balorcamulus5552]

Thank you for posting. Wish I could afford to support you by buying the audio books.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

@@balorcamulus5552 Thank you! Please subscribe to my channel. That will help 😊

[@balorcamulus5552]

@@ChristineKerseyBooks I have, thanks again.

[@ewfisher89]

Makes this book all the more real, and eerie. Thanks for making this available.

[@hezaroyekshab1]

This series is the best. I found it by chance, and it was wonderful. I listened all four back to back. Not even waste time on commenting 😂😂. Now i came back to thank you for your great job. Thanks for sharing that on KZbin. ❤

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@timfrank7461]

I wish we had a TINY BIT of description on what the characters looked like and a bit of indistinct personalitys but who am I to complain author is a REAL MVP letting people listen to their book for free! im a fan and here to stay 😌💜

[@jesuspobre88]

Matt's 6' tall! How much detail can we handle?🤣

[@lacyhart2043]

Make sure to give her feedback

[@timfrank7461]

@@lacyhart2043 watcha mean

[@lacyhart2043]

@@timfrank7461 about how u feel about her story man

[@lacyhart2043]

@@timfrank7461 you know what she can do to make things more believable

[@thedeadone9174]

Just stumbled upon this series while trying to find something to listen to at work. just finished the first book absolutely amazing so far cannot wait for the second

[@bryanmccann5778]

get some work done !

[@EeryAudio]

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[@cindyjohns6222]

@@bryanmccann5778 🤣🤣

[@wendyfay16]

I highly recommend this series of 4 books! Just make sure that you have the time, or can make the time to listen to the series non-stop because you will become as addicted to them just as others have been. I've just finished book 4 in the series and my only disappointment is that the series came to an end. I've never listened to anything like these books and I don't even know what genre they fall into, but I'm now hooked on this author so am about to listen to the other series of books that she has generously shared on KZbin. Fantastic writing that is enthralling, entertaining and certainly a possibility considering the manner in which Covid19 has struck the world. We have just been fortunate enough for it not to have killed as quickly as in this story. The narrator was also excellent! There was never a time that I actually considered him because he just kept the story so interesting that I never even thought about him, which to my mind, is the sign of a good narrator as it's their job to keep us involved in the story and not on the reader. I became so close to the characters that I was on their side all the way through. I'm also extremely grateful to the author for sharing her amazing books with us free of charge on KZbin for everyone to enjoy. I'm about to listen to her other series on KZbin now, just as I'm certain that you will too when you come to the end of this series. Thank you Christine for sharing your amazing books with us!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️

[@Michael-im3ye]

@@ChristineKerseyBooks what genre do these fall into? Very interesting books.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

@@Michael-im3ye Post-apocalyptic.

[@Michael-im3ye]

@@ChristineKerseyBooks thanks.

[@degdeger9832]

Very well written I read/listen to these types of books constantly I’m a apocalyptic book junky

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@angeladenton8765]

Who isn’t!

[@Reeni0904]

Lol me too

[@legslikewhoa]

Same! I think those Left Behind books that came out during my childhood solidified my love of post apocalyptic and dystopian themes.

[@michaelpriest316]

Have you read the Reign of the Dead series?

[@troyhamberg8339]

I subscribed, I've been looking for a book that takes time to develop the collapse rather than jumping straight to the action. You've accomplished that better than any other books I've found

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@hue4512]

I was planning to listen for 20 minutes. It’s been 90 minutes and I’m addicted.

[@sandyweaver8962]

I started with your Romance stories ,then I found out that you wrote after the end books…..I really love it so far….well done sweetly… please keep writing …. Love

[@mickidee6714]

This story just SUCKED ME IN!! Lol. I was up waaaay too late last night, because I couldn’t “put it down.” So glad to see the next 2 installments are on KZbin already. Can’t wait to get to those 👍🏼

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

SorryNotSorry you were up too late. 😂 I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

[@joanofark06]

I don't see the other 2 installments. Could you tell me or show me where they are? Thanks

[@joanofark06]

Oh I see Book 2 now...not the third one though

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

@@joanofark06 The links to all the books are in the description. :)

[@noorgangi95]

This is an excellent book Christine! Never read (or heard) any of your other works, I found this by chance and loved it! The characters were well developed and surprisingly the wife was not nagging or annoying at all like I expected her to be haha. Keep up the great work!

[@argoch3097]

Thank you for writing this novel, I really like the plot and your writing style. It also give me inspiration to spend more time to my family. 😊

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@macbruno357]

I listen to alot of apocalypse books, and I mean alot. This is one of the best books I've listened to in sometime. Thank you so much, I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reginablevins8550]

Me also and i dont know why im so obsessed!☆

[@nurscathwill]

Thank you for not including cursing and trash!

[@freddiefields6347]

America Falls ,,, Issac, Ron ... AWESOME !!!

[@SayLeeLee]

Omg this family is SO vanilla... they SHOULD have watched Walking Dead 😊 Thanks for the upload. This is a good listen that you don't have to be super dialed into. It's a cool apocalypse with no zombies which is refreshing. I feel like the story will get better as it goes on. The narration is good. The commercials are basically each chapter but so brief there's no need to skip so it still helps the author. Enjoy.

[@samanthah6291]

I have to say the reality of what you have written is so good. You must’ve really done a lot of research on what really what happened in situations like this. Every bit of it is so realistic, good job it’s such a good book.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you!

[@BrokeWrench]

The wife can really annoy me sometimes with her weird outlook, but i could see actual people thinking along similar lines. Loving the books, and immensely appreciate you uploading these. I plan on going through you entire list of audiobooks, your writing and reader are top tier

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@InaStanley83]

Yeah, the wife's mentality annoys me as well sometimes. She makes me want to yell, "we're not all like this" lol. Honestly, the husband annoys me just as much at times. But sadly, I think a lot of our population would think like them, and maybe worse. Most people aren't really, truly prepared for what a grid-down situation would be like, or how human nature would play out.

[@MA-ct7qr]

Checking houses for food, people stealing, corrupt Governor, killing gangs at their lair. Hiding on the farm, growing food. So enjoyed listening without the zombies (walking dead). Clean appreciated.

[@wackwitwes715]

Listened to the whole book in one sitting! I like your method for publication and I plan on doing books like you! Thank you for the inspiration 😊

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You’re welcome! Good luck on your publishing endeavors!

[@Virginnia]

Had surgery today & am so happy I discovered this gem to distract me. Thoroughly enjoyable, but I pray not prophetic. Thank you, Christine!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

I published this series before Covid. Thankfully the real pandemic wasn't as bad as the pandemic in my books.

[@new2survival]

Addicted to this genre. Alot I don't like. Usually the voice of the reader. But absolutely love this so far. Many thanks from an insomniac. Makes my sleepless nights enjoyable

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

My pleasure!

[@derpsnarf4052]

Our street does a party every summer. We get permits and block the street. Everyone up and down gets an invite. Anyone I see from my back yard, I wave at. Anyone I see driving on my street, I wave at. I know everyone on my street and more. This whole book is really about knowing your neighbors and being able to communicate. It doesn't take much to grill some burgers and dogs and ask for sides, and the payoff can be huge. The other thing, like a lot of other books and as DJ Molles nicely puts it, "loose ends will always hang you." Check his books after you finish this series. Book one seems like you just went nowhere story-wise, but the series cokes together nicely. This book one is good, Christine, thanks for posting it!

[@companyconfidential6624]

I finished the series yesterday. I was sad it was over. It was a great series, gives you a lot to think about. Eerily prophetic too, thank you for a clean option. Best to you Christine.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you!

[@companyconfidential6624]

@@ChristineKerseyBooks You're welcome.

[@countygirl6023]

Listening to the series for the second time! Andrew Tell is a fantastic narrator! Thank you for sharing this great series!

[@GAWells-lj7qo]

This is a really terrific, entertaining book. Thank you. also, thank you for including links to the other 3 books! I'm looking forward to listening to them as well.

[@kandykush4204]

Just finished book 4 and come back to rate and review. To start with, what a captivating story, very well written and really well read. The only things im unhappy with is 1) I struggled for quiet time with 2 kids so it took me a while to get through 2) I managed to find the time and now its over Cant wait to get into your next book/series and thankyou so much for giving us this work, it really is very much appreciated!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for listening!

[@S.G.831]

This brings back memories of the beginning…. School cancelled a week before spring break, then spring break happened and the kids were told two weeks more… then they didn’t return for 18 months. Shelves bare, no toilet paper, a limit on eggs and wipes. No face masks available, stayed home for days and days… the world went quiet!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Right? It was surreal when a real pandemic happened so soon after I published this series!

[@jeremyharris4107]

​@ChristineKerseyBooks did you happen to get a advance notice the pandemic was coming?

[@johnholmesinchesahead342]

I have trouble hearing words in the right order - so I literally hear the end of the book first and have to gradually wait until the book unfolds backwards to the beginning!! I finally got there - excellent book!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thanks!

[@theaudiobook786]

Thanks for the upload. Chapter list is anyone needs it saved me some searching. 00:00:14 chapter 1 00:09:11 chapter 2 00:18:49 chapter 3 00:25:21 chapter 4 00:33:33 chapter 5 00:39:06 chapter 6 00:46:09 chapter 7 00:55:51 chapter 8 01:01:07 chapter 9 01:08:19 chapter 10 01:16:43 chapter 11 01:24:37 chapter 12 01:31:55 chapter 13 01:39:02 chapter 14 01:45:20 chapter 15 01:56:02 chapter 16 02:04:34 chapter 17 02:11:45 chapter 18 02:22:43 chapter 19 02:32:07 chapter 20 02:40:17 chapter 21 02:45:43 chapter 22 02:53:35 chapter 23 03:01:33 chapter 24 03:10:08 chapter 25 03:19:29 chapter 26 03:29:29 chapter 27 03:36:53 chapter 28 03:48:24 chapter 29 03:56:36 chapter 30 04:06:55 chapter 31 04:15:19 chapter 32 04:22:34 chapter 33 04:30:09 chapter 34 04:38:22 chapter 35 04:45:30 chapter 36 04:51:06 chapter 37 05:00:36 chapter 38 05:07:22 chapter 39 05:16:14 chapter 40 05:23:07 chapter 41 05:31:44 chapter 42 05:42:31 chapter 43 05:46:07 chapter 44 05:57:07 chapter 45 06:07:19 chapter 46

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much for marking where all the chapter breaks are! I've added it to the description.

[@itsnotme533]

Iv read every actual apocalyptic book going lol just started this at bed time a couple of days ago, im loving it. Very relaxing until an advert blares out but still very worth listening, its my first ever audio and its going good. Thank you x

[@itriponair82]

27 seconds in I'm hooked. Thank you!! I ran out of stuff to listen to. Heard n read everything I have

[@RuMiJP]

Listening to this now.. this is very relatable.. i lose my grandma to covid last September.. we didn't talk live because we are miles apart, i sent her a video message and she sent me hers.. and that's the last time we talked I still don't have the courage to watch it fully.. and lost my grandpa couple months ago.. this story hits me different.. thanks btw! This is giving me strength. :)

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

I’m sorry for your losses!

[@alexjensen5993]

Fantastic story, written remarkably well. It may only be ~5 hours but it felt like I’d known these characters personally, definitely looking forward to the next books!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@joehaney5186]

​@@ChristineKerseyBooks your writing definitely brings you into the story. Very well written.

[@sarahcoleman118]

Wet dreary cold day in Launceston Tasmania. Curled up in bed enjoying your book. Thanks so much

[@mazwardle8111]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@bahadortanzif8932]

Don't scared, get prepared

[@punkstermom1984]

Just finished listening to the amazing One Second After and One Year After. Then I found the hidden gem that is Bza Rza Gza's EMP series and his Chronical series and while I am awaiting more uploads to his series I stumbled upon this amazing treasure trove!!!! 😍 Seriously loving this Pandemic series!!!! I'm most of the way through book 1 and so excited to keep finding out what happens in the next ones!!! They are already saved to my playlist!!!! Great story and hits all too eerily close to the truth as well. It's not a matter of "if".... It's only a matter of "when". Be it a pandemic, natural disaster, bio attack, EMP, or whatever else it's only a matter of when before society falls into this sad reality. The narration was top notch as well and I truly am enjoying this series! You gained yourself a new subscriber!!!! 📚🌎☣️

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@TheJaxen5]

Thanks for sharing audiobooks with all of us! Much needed and much appreciated!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You’re welcome! Thank you for listening!

[@atracks2810]

This Chapters is a great new feature for audio books. Easy to access chapter where you left of. Great new feature !

[@7peacefrog]

I am so happy for you and more for us To be able to have your books on audio and also the real "books" too! Thank you and can't wait to hear them all

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thanks!

[@ItsJusBre]

Yes, another series to listen to while at work. I finished the Chaos series last week now I have this one for this week. Thank You for your amazing writing skills they get me through these long hours.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@xXairanskyeXx]

The average American doesn't have the money to prepare like this...they live payday to payday...many from day to day. Thank you for sharing the series. You are a captivating author and the narrator is a favorite.

[@annajohnson3309]

I would say after living through the pandemic in 2020 more people would have learned to stock up on everything little by little for the last 4 years . Like maybe when they got these stimulus checks and bought a freezer and long term food storage or other stuff . I would hope more people would have done things like that but I seen people going on vacation or buying large screen TV's or wasting money on things they really didn't need .

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

The narrator has a great voice and reading skills. The story is off to a great start. It has a good feeling of realism.

[@gillfinlayson7894]

Prophetic! Thanks so much for this, helped me through another long night of illness. Characters well written and the "good guys" likeable. Very well narrated. Because of an eye problem, finding it difficult to read these days, and just found another installment. Audiobooks a wee bit out of my price range these days, so appreciate!! . Thanks again!! ☀️☀️☀️

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles and I hope you feel better ❤️

[@wendyfay16]

I have similar issues. Painful eyes and poor health that means I have to spend a lot of time either in bed at home or in hospital so these are wonderful for me. I only wish they'd been available years ago when I was forced to spend years in and out of hospitals. They certainly would have made my life so much easier. It was only last year that I spent a few months in hospital but audiobooks certainly saved my sanity! I certainly don't fear being bedbound the way I used to because I know that even if I can't read, or hold a book, or turn the pages, I'll still be able to listen to books that will certainly make the time more bearable.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

@@wendyfay16 Isn’t technology wonderful? I hope you’re doing well, Wendy ❤️

[@lataniabrown4060]

Came across this book when looking for something for my 10 yr old son to do on a Sunday morning...besides bug me😔😂 .. We both were hooked. I relived the pandemic and he was very surprised people were going through this. As parents we safe guard our children from all harm. My family stayed home and I worked. Day by Day Anxiety became apparent. BJs shelves were empty! The lines were wrapped around the parking lot just to get in and watch ppl argue.. Lysol, water, tissue,and alcohol was #1.. Thank You for Posting!!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You're welcome! it was surreal when a real pandemic happened right after I published this series, and when I go back and read the books, it's kind of freaky how many of the things I wrote about ahead of time came true.

[@alejandrogoizuribe7765]

Andrew Tell is a master narrator. Was it his voice on the America Falls series? He's a real professional.

[@jamesray9685]

This is a good one I'm talking to Matt while working trying to tell him train ur family , dont let them in ur house. I love books that have u trying to interact with it. "That's how good this book is "!!!!!!

[@patrickgrimes8964]

Two thumbs way up! This audiobook really held my attention and looking forward to part 2. I hope Kersey writes many more.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you!

[@Yomi4D]

This would make a great movie/series! Thanks Christine for this gem.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

That would be a dream come true! Thank you 😊

[@ybwood1460]

I just wanted to say how much i enjoyed this book. I couldnt stop listening ! Thank you for uploading this Cant wait to hear the next one

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much! Please make sure and subscribe so you’ll know when the next one’s available.

[@Sherrisewingroom]

My second time listening . I really appreciate these free audiobooks . Thank you so much !

[@crisliv5697]

Thank you, bless you for your hospitality, the story is a great read and uber- contemporary

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You're welcome! Please make sure and subscribe to my channel so that you'll know when the next audiobook is available.

[@vickyschwierking2006]

Found you a couple weeks ago. Giving Alex and Melissa a break and had to find another good listen❤😊

[@SuperRustydogg]

Wow, this was awesome. I can’t WAIT to see/hear the next book! Christine, excellently done. I couldn’t turn it off.. on to the next!! Thank you so much for uploading✌🏻

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahallenhumboldt2638]

Christine, Thank you so very much for sharing your time, energy, and effort which you have put into your work. I am almost six hours into listening to this book. I appreciate your writing, and how character and plot driven this book is. I look forward to the other books you are providing on KZbin. I have tried to read apocalypse books by men and have not been able to tolerate them. To segue, regarding your having a character make a negative remark on socialism, I invite anyone who is wholeheartedly critical of socialism to forfeit their Social Security benefits, your right to Medicare coverage, and any other social programs they have taken advantage of, or intend to take advantage of.

[@karend9445]

Thank you so much for uploading your novel. I’m enjoying it very much. It is very much appreciated.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you’re enjoying it.

[@meemurthelemur4811]

An excellent novel, I'm thoroughly enjoying it! The character development draws you into the story and you really begin to care about the characters and what happens to them. My only problem is the number of ads. I appreciate that you've made these books available to us for free. It's a wonderful gift to those of us who could never afford them otherwise. And i completely understand you wanting to get your investment back through monitization, but double unskipable ads every 5-7 minutes at the beginning of every chapter is a bit ridiculous, and makes it difficult to stay immersed in the story. I'm on chapter 21, almost 3hrs into the story and have listened to 43 unskipable ads thus far. Difficult when i use these audiobooks to distract me from migraines that last 3, sometimes 4 days. Maybe you could cut them back a bit? Say every other or 3rd chapter? Much appreciated.

[@margaretcollins9252]

Wow I really like that book I love the character interaction the descriptions of the events going on it really makes you see a picture in your head I see these characters I I can relate to them and the storyline is fabulous I’m looking forward to the next book thank you so much for making this available

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@AnnabellaParsons]

The story is just extraordinary. Thank you very much for the wonderful reading of this very touching story, how many times I am convinced that kindness overcomes evil, and everything turned out just wonderful here.

[@karensears2214]

2:30 in the morning and I can't turn this off. Good writing!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you!

[@kimireneanderson9645]

I particularly love the whole "Pandemic" series. The characters are likable. I'm a re-reader, so I like reading the "good reads" over and over again, but especially this book's introduction of the nuclear family.

[@tahutira480]

I came across this by chance and I'm locked in listening to it. It's such a engaging story especially with the current situation.

[@bev9708]

MANY MANY THANKS Christine for posting this engrossing story you’ve written !! At first I was feeling annoyed with all the ads and THEN I noticed that it was actually posted by the author herself !!!! Well certainly you are more than deserving of all the ad revenue you can possibly get and I sincerely hope that this great audiobook is a great success !!!! Absolutely superb narration too by Andrew Tell!!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much! I was really pleased with the job Andrew did as well!

[@nurscathwill]

I'll bet that narration is expensive!

[@bev9708]

@@nurscathwill Yes I imagine, for such professional work!! She is bravely narrating both her new great series herself … I’m currently thoroughly enjoying her Chaos books!!

[@redraven7948]

Love the different Unabridged autiobooks like this. I'm not able to get my subscriptions up to date right now...and this is AWESOME! This is actually a kinda decent book to listen to. Two complaints....Im a lady/girl but heaven Almighty.... I want to STRANGLE all the whiny ladies/girls. And are folks actually that...dumb?? The wife upset that the good guy put a gun in her son's hands when all their lives were in jeopardy....Her wanting to carry a gun but afraid her 'children' (17 & 16 ) fooling with it...😕 Matt having to be explained to that Tony was killed...and by who??

[@TowGunner]

The narrators female and kids voice is driving me insane. Its so grating. It’s way way way over the top. But I’m hanging in there. TRYING TO!

[@HazardousChaos1]

Was looking for something to listen to while donating plasma... 4 chapters in & LOVE IT.

[@BZARZAGZA]

Thoroughly enjoying this story. What an intense standoff at Matt's house with the co-op. Kudos on a well written story.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you!

[@jesuspobre88]

I work for the actual Co-op in UK. The way in these books a lot of these militia call themselves Co-op this or that is so close to how the company do business with their own employees it sends shivers down the spine 🤣

[@symbore7409]

Thank you! I'm unemployed currently and cant afford many of the things I'm used to. When it showed on my recommendations I thought it just some wannabe writer wanna cash off the covid pandemic. but damn. i gave it a 2 min try and was hooked from the start. not the story itself but from the way you express and write it. thank you! Gonna binge listen to all the books in this series

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@lalarue1254]

This is a good listen. I admit, at some points it was hard for me to keep listening because the stupid decisions made that put the family right into clear and present danger were foreseeable and avoidable. But it's still a good listen. Thank you sharing..

[@charliblake8551]

Right?! Glad it’s not just me. I’m just over an hour in and I couldn’t tell if it was the way the narrator’s tone makes these people sound like morons or their actual decisions. It’s like the junk food of books. I’m entertained enough though so far🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ckelley8275]

I was thinking the exact same thing! OMG... They have to be the most naive, clueless, and inexperienced people on the planet! However, I sincerely hope that they'll get backbones and come to accept reality very soon.

[@maroofr]

Glad I'm not the only one. I kept screaming at my phone at various points. The amalgamation of all the survival audoobooks I've read (I know what I said) had me basically re-writing a lot of the decisions....frustration doesn't even begin to describe my mental state right now lol

[@rowdyrager-9403]

These will make my work weeks better! I'm a cnc machinist and audio books are the best!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

That's great! I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Thank you for listening 😊

[@michaelpriest316]

This book has me all locked in. Really good story and really good character development.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelpriest316]

Are you by chance going to upload her “EMP Collapse” series? I decided to look up some other books by her and that series looks interesting.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

@@michaelpriest316 Eventually I may create audiobooks for that series. Thank you for listening to this series! Please make sure and subscribe to my channel so that you’ll know when I have a new audiobook up.

[@michaelpriest316]

I subscribed right away. I have read over 700 books so far and this book series has made my top 100 list of my favorites. I even rate this book higher than the walking dead books.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

@@michaelpriest316 Wow! Thank you!

[@inkdaddy33]

Matt made a big mistake when he drew his weapon on the 2 co-op boys and didn't shoot them. Now instead of dealing with 4 armed d bags that night, he's dealing with 6. People always wonder how people like Stalin, Mao, Hitler etc. became so powerful. This is a good example: no one did anything when the problem was small enough to deal with. Great story so far👍

[@apisdude]

in the early stages hesitancy will be the end of many good people...and their family members

[@fs5miFi1dM4u5]

Yep should've shot both of them but at least Eric.

[@Larrabjl]

When someone threatens your family in those times you liquidate them to protect your family.

[@gtoneyprice5293]

True fact

[@audiobookannie5314]

Thanks for breaking it down my chapter.

[@bti2270]

This was a terrific story that really draws you in. I only intended to listen for a few minutes but ended up captured by the riveting tale and interesting characters and enjoyed it all the way to the end in one sitting. I have to ask the author... Did you get goosebumps in Mar/Apr of 2020 when the Covid Pandemic began to unfold?

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you so much! Indeed, it was quite surreal when a real pandemic started right after I published this series.

[@ianfortuna9385]

@@ChristineKerseyBooks yes I enjoy this book my dad stepmother, stepsister, and to an extent my stepbrother aunt and 3 cousins have been preparing since 2020 of the collapse of society. If something like the Neighborhood CO OP happened we have enough people with rifles to fend off a group of thugs should something happen.

[@ianfortuna9385]

@@ChristineKerseyBooks good job on your books

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

@@ianfortuna9385 Thank you!

[@ianfortuna9385]

@@ChristineKerseyBooks sure thing

[@bandokay498]

I work 3rd shift job and this and Star Trek audio books gets through the night it love the the story very appealing and keeps u wondering what’s next

[@daviddorward7684]

This is really great. Engaging and believable characters. I will listen to the other 3 parts.

[@StrahdVonZarovich.]

The book has it's pros and cons but overall it's not bad depending on who's listening. Here's what I found, but feel free to draw your own conclusions. Pros: Pacing: The book is well written with steady pacing without too much filler. The story itself runs pretty smoothly in that regard and will keep many listeners interested to see what happens next as they will find themselves loving and hating some characters within the story. Characters: Many of the characters are well written and fleshed out in a way that brings a level of reality to them. Description: While several jokes have been made about the description of mundane character actions "eyebrows", it really helps with the immersion into the story where a listener can actually see someone in there mind doing whatever has been described and completely understand what has been told. Narration: The narrator's voice is engaging and will keep many listeners interested in what is transpiring throughout the story. Cons: Characters: Many character traits will leave some listeners hating the main characters, and sometimes the side characters as well. Many may feel like the main characters work very hard at making half hearted attempts at survival, while always being saved by someone else. Some listeners will find characters who are supposed to be law enforcement, military, or those who should have basic survival knowledge will express instances of a complete lack of situational awareness. Overall, I feel that the story is well written and you as the listener may love it all the way to the end, or you may not enjoy some aspect of the the story or another, but hopefully you may be able to respect the writing and dedication of the author who has put forth the effort to write a story that many can enjoy, and perhaps some of their other works may strike your interest.

[@villageidiot87]

Who's here in 2023 for the 2nd time through the pandemic collection 😊

[@monsooniphone]

I’m a hour & half in & loving this book Thank You 🎃.

[@livewireOrourke]

I'm 3 hours in, and this book is really good!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you!

[@Iron-and-strings]

Thank you for putting this out there, it's very well done and entertaining.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DysfunctionalJ]

At chapter 13 so far. Trying to look for a zombie audibook but this one has hooked me in. The narration is fantastic and the way the author story tells is brilliant as well

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

So glad you’re enjoying it!

[@Knights0fBlood]

I was doing the same thing but this actually had me hooked to. I feel like Christine Kersey could write a really good zombie story as well.

[@tiffaninghs]

Never dawned on me that audiobooks were on KZbin !! Thank u!

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

You’re welcome!

[@cgarrand78]

His kids should have been taught about gun safety long before they were 14 and 16!

[@josephparadise6773]

It’s a book

[@BlakeHouse-j3u]

It's ( rather good) fiction, not a survival manual. I'm kind of backwards . I stumbled upon the EMP series first , and now following up with this series . So far 4hr into this Book 1 , it's interesting to compare and contrast the variations in the nature of the * Looming Disaster / End of Civilization * , and the human dynamics in the Neighborhood. ( Yeah , in my mental visualization, it's substantly similar physical Neighborhood, and substantially similar surrounding area .) From just the Titles in the subsequent books in the series , it's going to turn in a different direction .

[@haydenperry337]

everyone’s family is different and maybe it just wasn’t necessary for them 🤷‍♂️

[@cgarrand78]

@@haydenperry337 Right,because there is no good reason for children to learn about gun safety just because there is no guns in their household.I mean there is no chance they might come across a gun when not in in their home or around adult supervision.Just leave them ignorant to gun safety and hope they never come across a gun or God forbid ever need to use one.

[@JesusSaves734]

Great story, I appreciate the clean Language (I’m around 1 hour in). Most audio apocalyptic books have vulgar language. Keep up the work.

[@lizzer4809]

Memories of my dad teaching me how to shoot always pop in my head. “Always treat a gun like it's loaded”

[@Nathan-ng1jt]

Thank you so much for uploading all this free content for anyone to access. Love your writing, not sure whether art imitates life or vice versa.

[@ChristineKerseyBooks]

Thank you!