Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Post-Apocalyptic
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$8,662
The median book price
$4.99
Bestseller's daily sales
276
50th book's daily sales
35
Average number of pages per book
455
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fiction > science fiction > apocalyptic & post-apocalyptic
85.81%
fiction > science fiction > hard science fiction
80.58%
juvenile > fiction > science fiction
73.85%
fiction > science fiction > steampunk
73.85%
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science fiction, dystopian
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Median title & subtitle length is 9 words:
- Deep Freeze: A Novel (The Revival Series Book 1)
- Edge of Collapse: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
- First Necromancer Book One: A System Descent LitRPG Adventure
- Sequel.exe (Industrial Strength Magic Book 2)
- Through the Ashes: A Post-Apocalyptic LitRPG (Ashen Realm Book 1)
- Indie success
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25%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
95%
35%
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Deep Freeze: A Novel (The Revival Series Book 1)
Michael C. Grumley
From the bestselling author of the Breakthrough series: In his next near-future thriller, Michael C. Grumley explores humanity’s thirst for immortality—at any cost... “A fast-paced juggernaut of a story, where revelations pile upon revelations, building to a stunning conclusion that will leave readers clamoring for more.” —James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series The accident came quickly. With no warning. In the dead of night, a precipitous plunge into a freezing river trapped everyone inside the bus. It was then that Army veteran John Reiff’s life came to an end. Extinguished in the sudden rush of frigid water. There was no expectation of survival. None. Let alone waking up beneath blinding hospital lights. Struggling to move, or see, or even breathe. But the doctors assure him that everything is normal. That things will improve. And yet, he has a strange feeling that there's something they're not telling him. As Reiff's mind and body gradually recover, he becomes certain that the doctors are lying to him. One-by-one, puzzle pieces are slowly falling into place, and he soon realizes that things are not at all what they seem. Critical information is being kept from him. Secrets. Supposedly for his own good. But who is doing this? Why? And the most important question: can he keep himself alive long enough to uncover the truth?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Read more
"One of the best apocalyptic series of the year! Unputdownable!" -Book RiotIn the dead of winter, an EMP attack destroys the U.S. power grid.No electricity. No cars or phones. The country is plunged into instant chaos.But for Hannah Sheridan, it's the best day of her life. For the last five years, she's been the captive of a sadistic psychopath--until the EMP releases the lock of her prison.Battered but not broken, she emerges from her underground cell into a hostile winter wilderness with nothing but the clothes on her back and her determination to survive.Reclusive Special Forces soldier Liam Coleman is headed nowhere fast. He believed he was prepared for any disaster. Then everything he cared about was taken from him in a matter of seconds.Two hundred frozen, perilous miles stand between Hannah and Liam and their destination in rural Michigan.But the killing cold isn't the only threat, for Hannah's captor isn't about to let her go...When the country goes dark, ordinary people find themselves facing the end of the world as they know it. With society collapsing before their eyes, they'll have to risk everything to protect their home and the people they love.From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes the acclaimed Edge of Collapse series, a post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller featuring complex characters and high-octane action adventure. Perfect for fans of The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, SILO, and The Road. *Million copy bestseller**Amazon Top 100**Kindle All-Star Award Winner* *This is the first book in a series. Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence*Praise for Edge of Collapse:"I started reading an EMP Apocalypse book and came out with so much more than I ever could have imagined! I'm pretty sure I read the majority of this book with my mouth hanging open in shock. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer"Intense and spellbinding, and you won't want to put it down except to catch your breath!" -Amazon reviewer"This one kept me on the edge of my seat, up past my bedtime with nonstop tension. I love post-apocalyptic fiction, and Kyla Stone is one of the best in this genre." -Amazon reviewer"I woke up at midnight to read this book when it released. Kyla, you have once again outdone yourself with this series which is like non other I've read!" -Amazon reviewer"Wow! What a story! A nail-biting apocalyptic end of the world scenario. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer "I absolutely loved the twist to the normal EMP story! What an action-packed and emotional story. I can't wait to see what happens next."-Amazon reviewer"I am an avid post-apocalyptic reader, but this book combines that genre with a suspense/thriller component and is a step above the usual Post Apocalypse fiction. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer"A thrilling read from start to finish!" -Amazon reviewer Read more
In just seven days, the world will crumble. The System's Descent will usher in a new era of chaos: wild animals mutating, monstrous creatures emerging, and the cessation of modern technology. Humanity will be left defenseless.Drew Wright knows none of this. At least not until he is rudely ripped from his bed and thrust into a white room to undergo a taser-happy ‘Tutorial’. Turns out, he is one of a thousand randomly selected people to be forewarned of the approaching apocalypse. Now he faces the delightful task of convincing his wife and mother of the devastation hurtling towards them.As the System’s Descent draws near, Drew scrambles to prep supplies, fortify his home, and drag his elderly, TV-addicted mother away from her ‘shows’ long enough to listen to him. With monsters knocking at the door, the question becomes; how far is Drew willing to go to save those closest to him?The dead rise to combat the encroaching darkness as Drew Wright taps into the only power that might save his loved ones, becoming Earth’s first Necromancer. Read more
Sequel.exe (Industrial Strength Magic Book 2)
Macronomicon
Perry returns to Franklin City to find his home under the control of a being of unimaginable power. To stop the mad god’s cruel games, Perry has to win…if he can even remember he’s playing.And even as Perry struggles to save his city, an unstoppable force from the dawn of the age of capes grows in power, laying their plans to extinguish humanity from the face of the Earth.Join Paradox as he walks the fine line between Madness and Sanity, Hero and Villain…Life and Death. Read more
Industrial Strength Magic
Macronomicon
Perry Z has a Magical Destiny.Born to a Magical Fantasy Princess and a nine-to-five Supervillain in the most superhero riddled city in the world, Perry's never felt...adequate. He's got no talent for magic, and not a scrap of superpowers to his name.When The System boots and unlocks his powers, it forces him to follow in his father's footsteps, but he'd rather take after his mother...Maybe there's a way he can do both... Read more
Where were you when the System came and the world ended?Me? I was an innocent bystander in a shootout between mobsters and spawned monsters. Thankfully, the System granted me the power to bring forth monsters from the void. With this ability to command magical beasts, I might just live out the apocalypse.Together with a ragtag group of survivors, we're wading through the mayhem while searching for somewhere safe. Somewhere that monsters aren't desperately trying to kill us, where the opportunistic among humanity aren't looking for easy XP.And what better place than Merlin Ranch, my childhood home. It's where I was raised, and I know for a fact that it'd make the perfect refuge.Somehow, we'll make it to the ranch. And when we do, we might just untangle the mystery of the System.Don't miss this epic new LitRPG Apocalypse series from DB King, filled with plenty of action, power progression, a detailed System and classes, a lovable character you can't help but root for, and so much more! Read more
Betrayed... Trapped... Left for dead.All Ole wanted to do was become an adventurer like his brother. He wanted to romance his childhood sweetheart and bring her with on his adventures. Together they would rise in the world and take the fight to the Ashen that threaten humanity. Monsters that create portals and break into his world to feast on humans.It all comes crashing down after his birthday. He'd finally aged out. He unlocked his attributes. But when his unique skill is revealed, darkness descends.Betrayed by the man that helped raise him, Ole is left for dead in the Ashen's Realm. With only a broken knife and a few scraps of food he has to survive. He'll fight, bleed, and survive while unlocking skills that shouldn't be possible. He'll discover that the Ashen Realm is far more than what humanity believes it to be.Deepening mysteries and a hidden world unfold around Ole. Can he learn from humanities greatest mistakes? He doesn't know, but he can focus on what matters most. Returning to his world and killing the man that betrayed him. Read more
Even if the world did end, five men is far too many to handle. Isn’t it?Since the Final War, I’ve been doing just fine. I have a lovely cave, a darling vegetable patch, forest views . . . and if loneliness sometimes squeezes my aching heart, well, my books have always kept me company.That is, until a pack of hunters chase me from my home and right into the arms of several rather large, rather brutish ex-Army Rangers. And those brutes have the nerve to make me the rudest offer I’ve ever heard.Their protection—for my body.The whole thing is absurd. Scandalous. Perverted, even. I mean, just the thought of doing that with five men, well, it’s . . . it’s . . .I take the deal.Okay, so it’s possible I find them indecently tempting. But these men also have secrets, and pasts so fraught with emotion, I’m not sure I can untangle them all. Or whether they’ll let me.No, my brutes have made it excruciatingly clear where they think I belong—beneath them, between them, bent over backwards for them . . . but certainly not beside them.And I don’t think that’s going to work for me.***The Brutes of Bristlebrook is a dark(ish) post-apocalyptic, steamy romance trilogy with five love interests. At the end of the series, you can look forward to a HEA . . . but only after I’ve appropriately obliterated my readers’ nerves, of course.Expect complex characters, 1st person present tense, multiple POVs, MM in the harem, angst, lots of laughs, and to encounter material that some readers may find sensitive—a full description of which can be found on my author website.Ensnared is book 1 of 3. Book 2, Entangled, is out, and book 3 will be out ASAP in 2024. Read more
As the world descends into anarchy, home means everything...Three weeks after the nation's power grid goes down, chaos reigns. Food supplies have dried up. Fuel is running low. And the bleak, brutal winter is relentless.Fall Creek has forged a shaky peace, but the cost for safety is proving higher than some are willing to pay. The town is a powder keg waiting to explode.Noah struggles to maintain order even as dissent and conflict threaten to destroy the community. With his son's safety hanging in the balance, the wrong choice could prove devastating.For Hannah, home is finally within reach. But it won't be anything like she expected...When the country goes dark, ordinary people find themselves facing the end of the world as they know it. With society collapsing before their eyes, they'll have to risk everything to protect their home and the people they love.From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes the bestselling Edge of Collapse series, a gripping EMP apocalypse story featuring flawed, complex characters and high-octane action adventure. Don't miss the survival thriller perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, Jack Hunt, and Franklin Horton.*Million-Copy Bestseller**Amazon Top 100**Kindle All-Star Award Winner**Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence. Be aware of possible spoilers in the reviews* Read more
In a world without power, can one man protect his son?On the five-year anniversary of his wife Hannah's disappearance, small-town cop Noah Sheridan takes his son Milo to a local ski resort for some much needed father-son time.In a blink, the power grid goes out. Phones and cars stop working. What starts as a day of holiday fun soon turns into a deadly fight for survival.And when an impending blizzard cuts off the town from the rest of civilization, it'll take everything Noah has to keep his family and friends alive.When the country goes dark, ordinary people find themselves facing the end of the world as they know it. With society collapsing before their eyes, they'll have to risk everything to protect their home and the people they love.From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes the Edge of Collapse series, a gripping EMP apocalypse story featuring flawed, complex characters and high-octane action adventure. A disaster/survival thriller perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, Jack Hunt, and Franklin Horton.*Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence* Read more
Pestilence (The Four Horsemen Book 1)
Laura Thalassa
They came to earth—Pestilence, War, Famine, Death—four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity. They came to earth, and they came to end us all. When Pestilence comes for Sara Burn’s town, one thing is certain: everyone she knows and loves is marked for death. Unless, of course, the angelic-looking horseman is stopped, which is exactly what Sara has in mind when she shoots the unholy beast off his steed. Too bad no one told her Pestilence can’t be killed. Now the horseman, very much alive and very pissed off, has taken her prisoner, and he’s eager to make her suffer. Only, the longer she’s with him, the more uncertain she is about his true feelings towards her … and hers towards him. And now, well, Sara might still be able to save the world, but in order to do so, she'll have to sacrifice her heart in the process. Read more
Golden Son (Red Rising Book 2)
Pierce Brown
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Red Rising hit the ground running and wasted no time becoming a sensation. Golden Son continues the stunning saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR, BUZZFEED, AND BOOKLIST • “Gripping . . . On virtually every level, this is a sequel that hates sequels—a perfect fit for a hero who already defies the tropes. [Grade:] A”—Entertainment WeeklyAs a Red, Darrow grew up working the mines deep beneath the surface of Mars, enduring backbreaking labor while dreaming of the better future he was building for his descendants. But the Society he faithfully served was built on lies. Darrow’s kind have been betrayed and denied by their elitist masters, the Golds—and their only path to liberation is revolution. And so Darrow sacrifices himself in the name of the greater good for which Eo, his true love and inspiration, laid down her own life. He becomes a Gold, infiltrating their privileged realm so that he can destroy it from within. A lamb among wolves in a cruel world, Darrow finds friendship, respect, and even love—but also the wrath of powerful rivals. To wage and win the war that will change humankind’s destiny, Darrow must confront the treachery arrayed against him, overcome his all-too-human desire for retribution—and strive not for violent revolt but a hopeful rebirth. Though the road ahead is fraught with danger and deceit, Darrow must choose to follow Eo’s principles of love and justice to free his people. He must live for more.Praise for Golden Son “Stirring . . . Comparisons to The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones series are inevitable, for this tale has elements of both.”—Kirkus Reviews“Brown writes layered, flawed characters . . . but plot is his most breathtaking strength. . . . Every action seems to flow into the next.”—NPRDon’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga:RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER Read more
A world without power grows dark and deadly...Liam and Hannah continue their dangerous journey, but their every step is dogged by a deadly adversary. Hunted and exhausted, will they have what it takes to get home?In Fall Creek, Noah struggles to protect his son and his friends. With the town running out of food and fuel, and the cold as brutal as ever, they're forced to make compromises that may place them in even greater danger...When the country goes dark, ordinary people find themselves facing the end of the world as they know it. With society collapsing before their eyes, they'll have to risk everything to protect their home and the people they love. Edge of Darkness is the third book in the Edge of Collapse series, a gripping EMP apocalyptic series featuring flawed, complex characters and heart-in-your-throat action. The acclaimed disaster/survival series is perfect for fans of The Walking Dead, The Last of Us, and SILO.*A million copies sold**Amazon Top 100 Bestseller**Kindle All-Star Award Winner**Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence* Read more
Amid chaos, tyranny rises. Freedom demands a price...As the United States unravels, the town of Fall Creek, Michigan struggles to survive. Hannah, Liam, and the others have endured the brutal winter and ruthless adversaries, but the threat has never been greater.Enemies from within have wrested control of the town--including what little remains of the food. Isolated, overpowered, and on the verge of starvation, the townspeople are faced with a desperate choice.To be free, Fall Creek may have to sacrifice more than they ever thought possible.When the country goes dark, ordinary people find themselves facing the end of the world as they know it. As society collapses before their eyes, they'll have to risk everything to protect their home and the people they love.From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes the Edge of Collapse series, a gripping EMP apocalypse story featuring flawed, complex characters and high-octane action adventure. A survival thriller perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, and Jack Hunt.*Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence*What readers are saying about Defiance: "Kyla dishes out one action-packed, hard-hitting, pulse-racing, adrenaline pumping block buster!""Action packed from the start and keeps the reader enraptured. Strap in when you read this book as you will be in for one fast, wild ride.""Thrilling, insightful, revealing, and emotional! Kyla takes us into the psyche of her characters and ourselves. What are we made of? How far would you go and what would you sacrifice for someone else?""This is a real page turner with twists and turns that keeps you enthralled!" "I love this story. It is among the best in this genre or any genre I have read. Ms. Stone has outdone herself. Again!""Nonstop action from beginning to end and you never know what to expect next! Kyla Stone is by far my favorite Author. She makes the characters come to life in a way non other can!""My adrenaline was pumping so much I couldn't put it down. Read this in a day...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!""These characters will pull you into their lives and work their way into your heart! You will find yourself laughing, crying, rejoicing, and mourning along with them.""You can't go wrong with any of this writer's books, but this one is the crown jewel! Her characters are complex, and her writing is so descriptive that you feel like you are actually there. Not your typical predictable EMP story!""My wife and I have been reading the series together. So, when this book came out, we literally raced each other through the book. We couldn't put it down and finished it in one day!" Read more
From the Ashes: A Post-Apocalyptic LitRPG (Ashen Realm Book 3)
S.D. McKittrick
Mistakes make the greatest heroes.Ole allowed his brother to live. Highpoint is under threat of being destroyed, and the strongest guilds have it out for the Knights of the Ashes. The human realm is no longer safe. Families need to be evacuated, and Ole's city needs to be built. Only then will they feel truly safe.But not all is lost. Mana based technology was discovered and is currently being built. But there's a problem. They need Ole and his knowledge to finish it all. Sora and Riley are still at odds over their relationship, and Ole is finally ready to choose.That's just one small problem to handle. A second bunker is needed. It's time to expand and bring in the angels. Traveling across the country with a fox, demon, and human all under gold rank will not be easy. And what's worse, new realms are discovered as their inhabitants set up camp. The world is changing, and the feeling that everything is hostile will push Ole and his team to new heights. Can Ole level up his Ashen Taming and add new party members? He'll also have to travel to the angel's realm and win them over. So much to do, and yet there never seems to be enough time. Ole can only pray that his actions will help secure the human's spot on Earth. But nothing is ever easy when it comes to the Ashen... Read more
What lines will you cross?Three months after an EMP attack destroys the U.S. power grid, starvation and disease have killed millions. With the end of winter finally in sight, the town of Fall Creek, Michigan balances on the precipice of collapse.They have suffered and sacrificed. But to forge a future worth living, they will have to face the darkness within themselves. Each must decide--will they retain their humanity or choose survival at any cost?Get the penultimate installment in the Edge of Collapse survival series now.When the country goes dark, ordinary people find themselves facing the end of the world as they know it. With society collapsing before their eyes, they must risk everything to protect their home and the people they love.From USA Today Bestselling author Kyla Stone comes the Edge of Collapse series, a gripping EMP survival story featuring flawed, complex characters and riveting action adventure. Perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, Jack Hunt, and Boyd Craven.*Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence* Read more
1000 Miles of Bad Road: After the EMPs
EE Isherwood
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Blood for Power 1: A LitRPG Adventure
Scott W. James
One man. One tower apocalypse. One year to escape before everyone dies.For Lucas, it came as quite a shock when he woke up to find the world had ended. The System had taken over and transformed his apartment building into a 100-floor dungeon tower of traps, monsters, and loot. The residents have just one year to reach the ground floor and escape before the tower self-destructs.That’s his first problem.The second is that he slept through the System’s welcome orientation and class selection process, so the System picked a class for him. Lucas is now a Blood Reaver. A class based on speed, ferocity, and striking from the shadows. He’s expected not just to defeat his enemies but to slaughter them and bathe in their blood. Their blood is now his power.Outraged at being invaded, Lucas vows to grow stronger and take back his world.He will carve a bloody path to the very pinnacle of power.Dive into a LitRPG apocalypse story with classes, skills, monster waves, and a progression system full of secrets and possibilities. Perfect for fans of Rogue Ascension, Defiance of the Fall, and The Primal Hunter!First on Royal Road with over half a million views, now professionally edited and available on Amazon and Audible narrated by Jonathan Waters. Buy a copy or read free with Kindle Unlimited! Read more
The end of America came slowly.It was death by a thousand cuts.The collapse came in a rush.Survival would require a thousand stitches.International bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, delivers up-all-night thrillers to nearly two million readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide."Akart is one of those very rare authors who makes things so visceral, so real, that you experience what he writes."With the threats brought to their doorstep, the neighbors behind the gates face a dilemma. Do they try to make peace with those who've threatened their very existence if they don't pay a King's ransom in food and supplies? Or, do they stand their ground and fight back in an effort to protect their property and themselves.Old, festering animosity within the neighborhood rises to the surface as two distinct factions are in complete disagreement as to the best course of action. Will the two groups be able to put their differences aside? Or, will their division result in their once peaceful gated community be overrun resulting in the loss of property and their lives?"You are there. Feeling what they feel. Anger, joy, love, mourning. You feel it all. Not everyone can write a book like this. It takes a special writer to make you feel a book."The nation is one bad news story away from economic and societal collapse. Behind The Gates is a post apocalyptic survival fiction series about one community's struggles to ward off an existential threat from their fellow man. Can they find common ground or will they most certainly succumb to the threats that surround them?"Akart's fiction becomes reality far too often. Behind the Gates is a cautionary tale of what's to come in our nation."With seventy novels published worldwide, Bobby Akart delivers intense, up-all-night thrillers that have you whispering just one more chapter. Read more
A mysterious illness. An unfathomable death toll. A father who will stop at nothing to save his son.Get the complete No Tomorrow series in this omnibus edition containing all 6 books from the original series!The St. Louis World’s Fair becomes ground zero for a devastating illness that spreads like wildfire - and kills without mercy.As the threat grows, more reports come in from across the globe of thousands dying by the moment as society is thrown into chaos.As planes fall from the sky and the city is engulfed in flames, CDC scientist Alex Roman must escape the chaos with his son before it’s too late, all while struggling to understand a terrifying new threat to humanity itself.From the #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus, writing with BK Boes, comes a terrifying post-apocalyptic survival thriller tale that won’t let you sleep until you devour every last page.No Tomorrow is a 6-book post-apocalyptic survival thriller series from Muonic Press, which has published hit best-sellers like Epoch’s End, MELT, Fracture, Extinction and more, with Mike Kraus, Justin Bell, Tara Ellis, Kenny Soward and more. With a deep emphasis on characters and real-world science, this post-apoc tale will keep you reading well into the night. Read more