My Death Horse Overlord

After being attacked during a study abroad program, Whitney Brooks decides to train in self-defense. She doesn't expect to become a sharpshooting champion. She certainly doesn't expect to be competing for the state title when the world explodes. Literally.

When a massive earthquake splits a mountain open and a black horse gallops out, nostrils trailing smoke, hooves setting the scrub brush on fire, Whitney's as horrified as everyone else. But while other weapons experts flee, Whitney feels ...