Absolutely spellbinding, once I started, I couldn't stop. Just hope the rest of the series is as good! Have the first 7 books as KINDLE, #1 also as AUDIBLE, and #8 is pre ordered. Outstanding reads, Highly recommended.

The timeliness of this book is so on spot. Characters are mainly good guys, and thankfully the bad guys are not major characters.

FROM AMAZON: "I feel my heart clench as I watch the life drain out of this woman’s eyes. I’ve been through so much suffering because of the disease, and now here is this stranger asking me to accept her four-year-old son into my care.

The child wails inconsolably in his mother's arms while I struggle to keep myself composed. We have to move quickly if we will reach the cabin in the woods before nightfall, but a wild-eyed man is blocking our path. How can I make it through without drawing attention to us?" -Graham Morgan

PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION; What the world dreads most has happened — because of a mutated avian bird flu (H5N1) pandemic. It has ravaged the globe. Only 2% of the population has survived. A dying mother knows that her young child is among the few immune to the virus. What will she do to ensure his survival before her own coming tragic death?

Meanwhile, Graham has buried his last remaining family member. Following his father’s advice to make it to the family cabin, he meets with triumph and tragedy; learning new rules along the way. Just when he thinks he’s finally got a handle on this new world, he’s taken by surprise, as he learns he’s not alone. A hidden yet vulnerable community of Preppers are nearby. Will he find the strength to escape these dangers and go on living? And more importantly, will he have the ability to protect those he’s come to trust?

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This was a little slow to start and a little odd at places but turned into a good story. Engaging characters and a good plot. Unfortunately, the story ends rather abruptly - and merely teases the reader to continue with the next installment in the series... ( )

This was just okay - it's not bad really but it just wasn't quite what I thought it could be. The writing is good and her style is engaging with good characters. The plot idea is also good, ripped from today's headlines in fact. And in fact, that was part of my issue. It's almost as if she called it the China Pandemic to get you to read it. She doesn't really go into detail on the events that lead up the pandemic or talk about how it came to be. Maybe that's in a letter book. The other issue I had is while the characterrs are good, there is not tension between them. Good guys and bad guys, sure - in fact that's where the book shines. But she takes 6 people who don't know each other, adds more later, and they all come together to work in harmon and compiment each other with no friction or tension. Every family has tension and conflict and I would especially expect from a tribe of people who were complete strangers. It wasn't that I didn't like, but it was just okay. ( )

The China Pandemic Graham's Resolution, Book 1
By: A. R. Shaw
Narrated by: Darriel Driml
This sounded like a good idea but ended flat. I almost stopped multiple times but wanted to give it a chance. ( )

I truly enjoyed this book but it's hard for me to pin down what made it so enjoyable for me.

The story centers on Graham, who has rece lost his wife to a viral pandemic that has wiped out all but 2% of the world's population. The virus was released by the Chinese, supposedly by accident, as it was made clear that the Chinese population was not spared.

A woman who is dying of the virus has been watching Graham, and has deemed him a good man. He picks him to care for her 5 year old son. The book then follows him as he tries to make his way to his family's cabin in the woods. Of course he meets others along the way who join him in creating a makeshift family in the cabin. They try to establish some sense of normalcy but, of course, all will not be well.

This book is not an action packed, thrill-a-minute roller coaster ride. It moves along at a very steady pace but is never ever boring. I listened to the audiobook and the story was narrator's voice was calm, even and evoked all the seriousness of Graham's situation.

What I did enjoy about this book was the authenticity of the characters and the insights into their thoughts and feelings. Their whole sutuation seemed very real. They weren't prepared for this and were doing the best they can. The group came together as a family and you can't help but love them and root for them. Graham didn't have all the answers, hesitated in certain situations, and it sometimes cost him.

Graham's group was directly contrasted by the Cascade Peppers, who were prepared in every way. I think my only knock against the novel was that the peppers were TOO well equipped. I mean, they had EVERYTHING. It felt a little over the top. Otherwise, I loved the book and I loved the characters and enjoyed the realism. This is first installment in a five part series. That means there's much more left to tell about this world. I'm excited to see what becomes of it. ( )