

Book One — The Road Series
A shattered path. A dangerous alliance. A desperate hope.
America has lost the war. The grid is down. The roads are dangerous.
Jack Cole has lived hidden in the Adirondack wilderness for years after escaping prison. When twelve-year-old Ellie needs help reaching her brother in Florida, Jack reluctantly agrees to guide her south through a collapsing country where every mile brings new danger.
Tomas Calder is the pen name for an American writer living in Eastern Europe. As a former Army Ranger, he writes stories of survival, struggle, and resilience, drawing inspiration from the landscapes, people, and hard-earned lessons that shape a life.
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