This series is filled with everything you would expect in a post apocalyptic series PLUS family, friendship, values and coming together to fight against all that is evil. The characters, and there are quite a few, are realistic and people you love or love to hate! Narrator, Kevin Pierce brings them all to life in the Audible book! The authors also share their knowledge of survival tips here and there. Highly recommend this series. I am off the read/listen to book 3 now.