A young high school football coach and his family watch helplessly as their power grid goes down — with no warning. They can’t access their bank to get any money, can’t call the police when they hear people breaking into houses in their neighborhood; they can’t even buy gas for their generator.
As they’re cleaning out what’s left to eat in the refrigerator, Coach comes up with a plan involving a cabin in the woods, and a complete 180 to organic living.
Little did he know how soon foreign powers would have his family in their cross hairs, and stop at nothing, not even murder, in their race to uncover a secret to which they unknowingly hold the key.
Joseph Woodward pens an action-packed young adult adventure in Back Running. How do you survive without any electrical power? No internet. No gasoline. No stocked supermarkets. The world is about to find out. Back Running by Joseph Woodward is an intriguing, espionage-filled, dystopian thriller.
Set in a world gone mad as everyone scrambles for survival, the plot follows a family of four as they connect with a mastermind of techno-genius abilities to recreate their world, one community at a time……if only one can find the means to control the greed of superpowers.
Author Joseph Woodward has crafted a fascinating tale with plenty of action, and one which will certainly thrill new readers seeking a short sharp work of adventure and survival fiction. With survival no longer guaranteed in their home, and looters growing bolder and bolder on the streets, they form a plan to evacuate to a cabin in the woods. The coach and his family felt like real people caught in a terrifying grip of fear, which was a relatable situation given the state of the world today!
Author Joseph Woodward deftly showcases the patriotic fervor of a middle-class high school football coach and his family and their determination to serve their country in this engrossing espionage thriller. The plot moves fast and feels tightly packed with multiple twists and turns to keep you guessing…..Woodward’s execution makes the read all the more engaging.
