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Synopsis
It Has Begun.
In this thrilling modern-day retelling of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, an ominous, otherworldly figure releases Pestilence, the 'White Horseman' which unleashes a devastating plague upon New York, where it soon spreads like wildfire.
Meanwhile, Drew Murphy, a Boston E.M.T. and former Marine, is haunted by his past and the daily stress of his job. After years of using alcohol to mask the pain, Drew is forced to confront the darkest aspects of himself when his wife walks out following an explosive argument and, as if things couldn't get worse, he is called to his ailing mother's bedside.
Once in Florida, the pandemic reaches biblical proportions, and Drew watches as the world is plunged into chaos. He must now make the long journey home on foot, encountering others along the way-- each with their own hidden addictions. Can Drew and the others overcome their vices to survive a disintegrating society to save their family, as well as humanity? Or will they simply succumb?
Addiction & Pestilence is a compelling look at addiction and the perseverance of the human spirit. Don't miss the exciting first installment in E.M. Kelly's Slaying Dragons: A Journey through Hell.
Synopsis
It Has Begun
Drew Murphy is an alcoholic on the verge of divorce. Hundreds of miles away from home, an evil presence releases Pestilence, the first of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Panic and chaos ensue as a plague of biblical proportions circles the globe spreading like wildfire.
Annabelle, Drew's wife, must face the fact that not only is her marriage over but deal with unprecedented challenges in the face of a pandemic.
Surrounded by the madness of a crumbling society, Drew, an EMT and former Marine, teams up with Steve, a recovering addict who has now found God. The pair must put their beliefs aside and work together if they wish to survive.
Can Drew lead the group safely through a violent and lawless land? Will he make it home in time to save his family or will his demons drag them all down?
Addiction & Pestilence is an award-winning, action-packed thriller you won't easily forget. Don't miss the electrifying start of this modern-day retelling of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Awards:
- 2020 TopShelf Book Awards Nominee
- 2019 Readers Favorite - Bronze Medal for Action Fiction
- Readers Favorite Five Star Reviews
- Chanticleer International Book Awards - 2018 Global Thriller Semi-Finalist
- 2018 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing - "Official Selection" EBOOK - SCIENCE FICTION