What would you do if the world you knew disappeared in a flash? "Blood is Thicker Series Book 1: Family Reunion" invites you into an enthralling saga of determination, heartache, and the enduring strength of family ties in the face of dystopian chaos. In this masterful blend of post-apocalyptic fiction and disaster survival narrative, Joe Kelly must marshal his family's courage to traverse a once-familiar world transformed into an unforgiving wilderness by an EMP disaster.

After a sudden and devastating EMP attack cataclysmically resets the clock to zero in sunny Florida, a 300-mile odyssey begins for the Kelly family, driven by the rugged Joe and supported by his staunch son Jojo and spirited octogenarian mother, Toni. Survival is not just a matter of endurance but the essence of their very being, as they must contend with relentless threats in a world gone dark and silent.

As they navigate through the parts of society that are crumbling around them, each member of the Kelly family confronts their personal demons and the dynamics that bind—and sometimes divide—them. Taylor, Joe's fiercely independent daughter, contemplates the clash between survivalist instincts and her own moral compass, while estranged ex-wife Paulette, marked by regrets of the past, makes a punishing trek on foot with a determination to mend broken relationships.

A series rich with complex characters, "Blood is Thicker" offers not just an action-packed storyline, but also a deep exploration of human relationships forged in crisis. The stark realities of the post-apocalyptic world force this family, along with a cadre of diverse survivors including the tenacious Maria Warner, into unforeseen alliances and confrontations. But it is Joe’s blossoming ROMANTIC connection with Maria amidst the turmoil that adds a poignant layer of complexity and hope in the stark landscape.

This novel captures the essence of the disaster fiction genre, with a stark portrayal of a Post-Apocalyptic World.