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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE SURVIVALIST Series and John Thomas Rourke are Back!
"It's been almost 15 years since the last SURVIVALIST novel was published (by Zebra) and for those longing for a continuation of the Rourke Family, 'THE INHERITORS OF THE EARTH' is the answer to your dreams! Written by Jerry Ahern, Sharon Ahern and Bob Anderson, the action picks up shortly after events depicted in Death Watch, #27 in the series," says avid fan Stephen J. Servello.
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THE SURVIVALIST series (1981-1993), written by JERRY AHERN is a sci-fi action-adventure novel. The hero of the story, John Thomas Rourke, is a survival expert, a medical doctor and ex-CIA.
The original series began with him flying back from Canada on the 'Night of the War,' when the USSR unleashes a nuclear attack upon the USA. Thrust into an evolving post-apocalyptic world, Rourke's quest was seasoned with solid characters - detailed descriptions of weapons and tactics, ethics and honor and a blending of science-fiction and science facts.
Sadly, JERRY AHERN passed away in July 2012. Earlier in the year, he and Bob Anderson, a friend and fan, began talking about ideas for bringing back the series. After Jerry's passing, Sharon asked Bob to join her in bringing the series back to life. "Sharon asked me to join her in continuing the series, I never dreamed of having the honor to do so," he said. "The task of bringing John Thomas Rourke back to life was daunting. Honoring Jerry, honoring John Thomas Rourke and his family, bringing the story back to life for past readers, and trying to appeal to new readers was the challenge."
THE INHERITORS OF THE EARTH, #30 in the series has just been released by Speaking Volumes. John Thomas Rourke's world is now roughly one-third of what it was; everything above latitude 35° north and below latitude 35° south is encased in glacial ice. The geography drastically changed but little else did. Maniacs and evil still try to dominate those who want to be free. Rourke's world is threatened again by forces he never conceived of. Are they so unpredictable, situations so dire, there is no way to "plan ahead?"
Availability:To order a copy of the book or to request a book signing, speaking event or radio interview, please visit www.BooksbyBobAnderson.com. THE SURVIVALIST: THE INHERITORS OF THE EARTH is available in paperback and ebook editions, and is available at all major online retailers.
Additionally, the original THE SURVIVALIST series is being republished by Speaking Volumes.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
JERRY AHERN (1946─2012) was a science fiction and action author best known for his post-apocalyptic series THE SURVIVALIST. These pulp novels have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. He also authored the gut-wrenching, action packed series, THEY CALL ME THE MERCENARY under the pseudonym Axel Kilgore. Along with his wife, Sharon, he was co-author of over eighty internationally-published novels.
SHARON AHERN met her husband, best friend and co-writer Jerry Ahern in high school in Chicago, IL. She began her writing career in the public relations department of Illinois Bell Telephone and stringing for a local newspaper. Always an avid researcher, she was happy to pull out the Britannica (and later the internet) and become an instant expert on whatever information Jerry needed for a story. She is a professional photographer and has written for various magazine publications. Today she co-writes with Bob Anderson to continue the dramatic line of the popular THE SURVIVALIST series.
BOB ANDERSON is the author of SARGE, WHAT NOW? and co-author of THE SURVIVALIST series (starting with Book #30) in collaboration with Jerry and Sharon Ahern. Bob is a fine writer and has published books such as TAC LEADER: WHAT HONOR REQUIRES, ANDERSON'S RULES and GRANDFATHER SPEAKS. He is an expert on weaponry and military skills and is an accomplished public speaker. Bob retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force Reserve with over 32 years of service. Bob and his wife Pamela live near Springfield, MO.
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Contact Information:
Pamela Anderson
417-761-4020
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