Hood: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel

by Evan Pickering

Overview

My name is Rob Huntington. If this new world has shown me anything, it's that once things are taken from you, they are never coming back.

Good thing I never was a fast learner.
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Rob "Hood" Huntington never wanted this life. When civilization collapses, he quickly realizes he's a naturally gifted marksman. But he hates violence. When his family is ripped from him amidst a war between two wasteland kings, how long can he hold onto his ideals?

And how far is he willing to go to to save the ones he loves?

A Legend Is Reborn in the American Apocalypse.

"This post apocalyptic tale is one of those rare reads where writing skill, imagination and just plain grit combine to make a story worth reading." -Amazon Reviewer

"Gripping narrative, vibrant characters and good pacing. I enjoyed every moment of it. . .Characters are memorable for their genuine, human and relatable thoughts and reactions. Simultaneously humorous and bitter, story is certainly worth your time." -Amazon Reviewer

"The writing is superb... Pickering has a way making the characters believable and relatable while painting a beautifully clear picture of a violent and not so beautiful world. Hood is well paced, suspenseful and action packed but also has a lot of heart... it deals with the characters internal and external demons making the reader think what you would do in a certain situation." -Amazon Reviewer

The American Rebirth Series
#1 Hood
#2 Legends
#3 American Rebirth (to be released WINTER 2017/18)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940157162580
Publisher:	Evan Pickering
Publication date:	01/13/2016
Series:	American Rebirth , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	276
Sales rank:	447,211
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Like so many of you, I am a man obsessed with stories.

From the earliest parts of my youth that I can remember, I yearned for imaginary worlds. I created stories and lived them out in my backyard, I found myself engrossed in fantasy novels, mystery novels, roleplaying games, television shows, history, and anything else I could get my hands on.

When I was eighteen, and I first attempted creative writing, I knew it was something I was born for, as dramatic as that sounds. It just felt right. I wrote my first novel that year, and it's still howling under the bed, so to speak, in dire need of revision.

My first real success stemming from my writing ability began when I placed 7th in the 76th annual Writer's Digest Competition for my short story entitled Serenaded. Since then, I've published more than 50 articles as a freelance writer, and I released HOOD as my debut novel of the American Rebirth Series in January 2016. The success it has had since then is something of a dream.

As for the rest of my life, I've been a professional poker player for many years. I've backpacked Europe, I've biked alone across the northeastern US by myself when I was eighteen. I grew up living on a boat half the year every year. I've hung out in grimy side streets and in sprawling mansions and empty parking lots. I've read a lot of books, played a lot of video games, I've grown up and I've stayed young and I'm still searching for something. I think we all are.

-Evan Pickering

Editorial Reviews

Wow. This is a damned good book. I've read a lot of postapoc fiction... a LOT, and I have to say that this is a solid five-star story.
What did I like about it? The characters. Make no mistake, I like to have some ass-kicking in my wastelands, but... Mr. Pickering is able to bring these characters to life. They are people that you know...They make decisions that, when you really think about it, we might very well make in the same situation.

I highly recommend this one.

FromTheWastes - Evan Carter

Loved it, couldn't put it down, recommend to all. Written in such a bright and descriptive style, I can absolutely see this book being turned into a movie. Although I think I would still prefer the prose version, where not even minute details are missed. Well balanced storyline, has some amazing quotable gems and unexpected turns. I've dabbled a lot in this genre lately, but his book stood out to me from the rest. Hope for sequels, and soon!

Amazon - Lilia Pivo

I went on vacation and grabbed this book to read while I was traveling. I figured it would keep me entertained on my journey even though it's not the genre I typically prefer to read. HOOD blew me away, I loved it! I loved it so much I finished it before I reached my destination, I couldn't put it down. Action packed and thrilling until the very end, HOOD makes me excited for the next book in the series. Mr. Pickering get to writing!

Amazon - Will Trap

This up-and-coming author displays a seasoned, mature writing style and an excellent command of the English language.

The prose is refreshingly youthful and down to earth. The characters are well developed and relatable.

Gritty yet filled with heart, this book speaks to the dark animalistic nature buried deep inside us all. The drive for survival in a chaotic and unpredictable world.

You will find yourself rooting for the protagonist time and again...

Amazon - Andrew Tasso