Now that I have completed the series, I can see the grouping of stories more clearly.
Books one, two, and three are the introduction to Marcus Battle, his background, The Scourge, and Marcus’ dealings with the Cartel and the Dwellers.
Book four makes an immediate right turn by killing off his new family and sending Marcus out for revenge. He meets Lou and we are introduced to a new major character for this series.
Book five is after the “revenge” and the fact that Battle is still Battle. And trouble follows him everywhere. When trouble follows you, the best thing you can do to help your friends is to leave.
Book six is a side story following Lou from The Scourge till she joins Battle.
Books seven and eight take place nearly ten years later. A lot has changed and Lou needs Marcus Battle again. These books are one story and bring the Traveler series to a conclusion.
Kevin Pierce narrates this entire series and I could not imagine Marcus Battle with any other voice.
This series is a must have for fans of post-apocalyptic fiction as well as those who like old west type action in a somewhat modern setting. There is no EMP in this series so the electronics still work when you can find electricity.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.