I enjoy a good post apocalypses book and have listened to MANY. I am not sure what the negative reviews are for. Kevin Pierce is great as always and the story line seems very believable. Several have said that it makes women seem inferior… I am not sure which books they are reading, but the women kick butt also. Now I will admit the first book a couple of the women fought with the main character, but he is a self admitted butt hole. I do a touch of prepping and know several of guy who also do, most (not all) of the wives dont believe things will ever happen. Men feel they are protectors by nature and it is just what we do. This series is very good and lots of realistic life scenarios. No mind blowing revelations, but still lots of good advice and other insightful ideas. I am on book 5 and can hardly stop listening.