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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Review: When Chaos Descends (Connor Hale #2) by January Bain @JanuaryBain

When Chaos Descends

Connor Hale #2

by January Bain

Published: September 16, 2025

Publisher: Rough Edges Press

Genre: Disaster Fiction, Technothrillers, Post-Apocalyptic, Survival Thriller

Blurb:


The action-packed Connor Hale post-apocalyptic survival thriller series continues…

Chaos reigns, and Connor Hale is running out of time...


Three days after the devastating EMP plunged the world into darkness, Alaska has become a war zone of desperate survivors, violent cartels, and power-hungry militias. Civilization is gone. In its place, only the ruthless thrive.

Connor Hale rides hard across the ruined wilderness, determined to rescue Mckenna Stewart—the woman he’s loved since high school—and her young daughter, Lily. But the road to Golden, Alaska, is a gauntlet of danger. A newborn child and a traumatized woman—both in need of protection—slow his pace, even as deadly enemies close in on all sides.

Luther Meech, a brutal cartel enforcer with a vendetta, wants Connor dead and his ranch, Braveheart, for himself. Meanwhile, Diego Martinez—Mckenna’s vengeful ex and godfather of the notorious Martinez Knights—is on a collision course with Connor, intent on reclaiming his daughter and punishing the woman who defied him.

With bullets flying, trust unraveling, and the AI menace Eastwood still looming unseen, Connor must navigate a collapsing world to protect the only people who matter—and preserve the fragile hope that Braveheart still stands.

Can one man defy the rising tide of anarchy—or will chaos swallow everything he holds dear?

If you crave gritty survival fiction,
 emotionally charged reunions, and edge-of-your-seat action, don’t miss When Chaos Descendsthe explosive second chapter of this unforgettable post-apocalyptic saga.


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My Review:

It has been three days since the EMP hit and left the world in darkness in more ways than one. Civilization is no longer intact as people begin to reveal who they truly are and have been for a long time, finally allowing their true selves to emerge. The chaos only deepens with each passing minute.

Waves of chaos, suspense, and bad people roll in as Connor Hale rides his horse to rescue Mckenna Stewart—the woman he’s loved since high school—and her young daughter, Lily.

Luther Meech, a savage cartel enforcer with a grudge against Connor, is close behind. Luther aims to eliminate Connor and take over his ranch, Braveheart. During his journey, Connor discovers a newborn baby whose mother died
after giving birth. With no other options, Connor decides to take the baby along and raise her on his ranch.

Meanwhile, Mckenna and Lily are on the run, trying to stay safe and hide from her ex-husband, Diego Martinez, the godfather of the notorious Martinez Knights.

Jake, a neighbor, finds Mckenna and Lily and chooses to help them reunite with Connor. That task proves difficult with her ex speeding to find them. He wants his daughter back and vows to make Mckenna regret leaving and taking his child.

When Chaos Descends is an excellent continuation of the Connor Hale series by January Bain. The suspense intensifies in this book, leaving me eager to reach the end, hoping and praying that Connor and Mckenna will find their way to each other and live happily ever after.

I can’t wait to read more from the Connor Hale series. The next book, When Killing Rules, can’t come soon enough; it’s scheduled for release on October 14, 2025.

I highly recommend When Chaos Descends to all fans of post-apocalyptic stories! Grab your copy today!

Check out all the books in the Connor Hale Series I’ve read.


When Darkness Comes #1

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When Chaos Descends #2

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