Beyond the Wall

Beyond the Wall

Jacqueline Druga

Post Apocalypse / Horror

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana. Beyond the Wall is the third book in the series. After Cain, things have settled and normality returns. But not for long. The residents discover that their home, once a government project named Garfield has buried secrets … literally. Buried beneath their sleepy community in a secret lab are fifty scientist placed in a cryogenic stasis in the event of a global catastrophe. Reviving the scientists not only brings Beginnings face to face with the truth about the plague, an but agenda that is bigger than they could imagine or are ready for.
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The Ripple

The Ripple

Jacqueline Druga

Post Apocalypse / Horror

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana The Ripple is the fifth book and adds a science fiction twist to the post-apocalyptic Beginnings Series. Dr. Jason Godrichson, Beginnings newest resident, has introduced the Quantum Regressionator, an actual working time machine. While he doesn’t promote time travel, he and Joe see it as their only option. Go back to the past to gather information that can help defeat the Caceres Society in the present and divert the oncoming new plague. Jason and Joe have a backup plan for their backup plan but things don’t always go as planned. In keeping with the reputation of mixing comedy and drama, the ever twisted world of Beginnings becomes even more delightfully demented. Joe and Jason make a mistake and Beginnings will never be the same because the person they send back in time to save the world----is Frank
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Circle of Justice

Circle of Justice

Jacqueline Druga

Post Apocalypse / Horror

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana. Circle of Justice is the fourth book in the series. Emotions run high as Beginnings tries to bounce back from conflict with the scientists and the tragedies that occurred. Normalcy fails to return as Joe discovers that a traitor is among them. The traitor is bound and determined to bring the downfall of Beginnings, and take back what is his. But can he do so without tragedy? The revealing of the traitor leads to what could be the biggest loss Beginnings ever faces.
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The Game

The Game

Jacqueline Druga

Post Apocalypse / Horror

The Game is book seventeen in the Beginnings Series. Life is precious and murder will not be condoned. Because of her crimes against the state of Beginnings, Montana, Ellen is ousted. She is removed from her home, her family, and the safety that only Beginnings can give. Inside Beginnings everyone tries to adjust. Inner turmoil along with some surprising new residents show up at the gate. Not all are normal, then again, it’s Beginnings. Outside the walls, not only does Ellen deal with the elements of a plague ridden world, she must deal with something else. George wants revenge for his daughter’s death. Eye for an eye. Beginnings’ demise or ‘your daughter for mine’. With so many lives at stake, Joe Slagel has no choice but to pick the later and the society goes full force after Ellen. She must survive the time frame to win the game. They will deliver all they got to get her. Her only allowable defense is the protection that the Slagel men can offer outside the walls. It’s a game of cat and mouse, chase and catch. The clock is ticking. Let the game begin. 
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Savage Wars

Savage Wars

Jacqueline Druga

Post Apocalypse / Horror

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana . Savage Wars is the thirteenth book in the series. A truce has been called between East and West, yet the war rages on in many aspects. Unfortunately, for Beginnings there is more than one war. The savages not only grew in numbers, but they are organized and a bigger threat than just a violent nuisance. They are a viable enemy ready and willing to bring down anything and anyone civilized. Their attacks are vicious and numerous. While Beginnings battles the savage forces, inside their walls they battle an enemy who increasingly causes more damage every day. The insider surfaces and will be held accountable. As the savage wars climax, so does the unfolding mystery. Friendships cement, families fall, but through it all, Beginnings delivers the emotional drama along with the eccentric and comical nature of the series.
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Ousting of Phineas

Ousting of Phineas

Jacqueline Druga

Post Apocalypse / Horror

There is a fine line between love and hate. The age old saying, ‘Blood is Thicker than Water’ is about to be proven false to the people of Beginnings. Ousting of Phineas is the fifteenth book in the Beginnings’ Series as the evil side emerges and the Slagel clan faces its most emotional battle yet. Beginnings is lost following a devastating explosion that claims not just lives but the spirit of many residents. The murderer of Bev comes to light, igniting a firestorm of revenge by the Society Insider. He screams for justice over the loss of Bev, while Beginnings tries to discover his identity. He is right under their noses. Hal Slagel is certain he knows who the insider is and goes against all he believes, including his family, to expose the person who has harmed Beginnings so much. Filled with typical Beginnings humor and Frank antics, Ousting of Phineas is an emotional ride of ups and down, laughter and tears. The exposure of the Society Insider is just the start to what could be Beginnings’ darkest hour.
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After the Rise: Book 2

After the Rise: Book 2

Jacqueline Druga

Post Apocalypse / Horror

For thousands of years the Ancients have been on Earth. At one time, they were all powerful ruling the land. Until they are defeated and forced in hiding and hibernation. A virus changes all that. The virus is a weakening of the human race and a doorway back to power. They battle their way back to the top of the food chain, enslaving humans. Until the resistance rises again. It will take nothing short of special warriors for the battles ahead. Vala is one of these warriors. She is a Mare, and like other Mares, possesses abilities that extend far beyond that of normal men. Very few Mares exist. Now aware of what she can do, Vala embarks on her quest to destroy the Civilized Ancients from within their very own walls. Previously published as Rise of the Mare - now with changed content.
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