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Member Since: May 05, 2011
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John O'Brien


Biography

John O'Brien is a former Air Force fighter instructor pilot who transitioned to Special Operations for the latter part of his career gathering his campaign ribbon for Desert Storm. Immediately following his military service, John became a firefighter/EMT with a local department. Along with becoming a firefighter, he fell into the Information Technology industry starting two large casinos in Washington as the Information Technology Manager and becoming the Network Manager for the Washington State Legislature, the Northwest Information Technology Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Network Systems Manager for Hollywood Video. Currently, John is self employed with his own Information Technology consulting company consulting and managing various businesses with their information technology needs. He also volunteers for a local youth center managing their computer lab.

As a former marathon runner, John lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and can now be found kayaking out in the waters of Puget Sound, mountain biking in the Capital Forest, hiking in the Olympic Peninsula, or pedaling his road bike along the many scenic roads.

Where to find John O'Brien online

Website: http://anewworldseries.com/
Twitter: A_NewWorld
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    Blog: http://anewworldseries.com/

    Books

    A New World: Takedown    by John O'Brien
    Price: $4.99 USD. 103700 words. Published on April 29, 2013. Fiction.
    The sanctuary walls were breached and through them poured screaming hordes of night runners. The survivors formed a last stand against that which threatened their very existence. Inexplicably, the night runners departed. Jack,searching for additional survivors, is unaware of what has happened. Rushing back, he learns of Lynn's fate. Is Lynn alive? Jack will put everything on the line to find out.
    A New World: Dissension    by John O'Brien
    Price: $4.99 USD. 91490 words. Published on December 20, 2012. Fiction.
    (5.00 from 2 reviews)
    Jack Walker continues the search for others. The night runners are gathering and adapting. The survivors must stay one step ahead. Their very existence depends on it. Jack is unaware of the danger in the heart of the sanctuary - an act of kindness that may bring about the destruction of everything. While both sides fight for their very existence, an infatuation arises that could destroy them both.
    A New World: Awakening    by John O'Brien
    Price: $4.99 USD. 98800 words. Published on July 22, 2012. Fiction.
    Awareness grows... The gathering commences.... The world has changed. Jack Walker and the other survivors must adjust with it if they are to have a chance. They've managed to stay one step ahead so far but the gap is narrowing. The night runners are growing and adapting. The rules are changing. The deadliest threats Are those that build unseen...
    A New World: Taken    by John O'Brien
    Price: $4.99 USD. 92370 words. Published on March 22, 2012. Fiction.
    Dark clouds gather A storm is breaking... With the sanctuary built, there is a respite from the nightly night runner assaults. Jack Walker and the group of survivors have bought themselves a little breathing room. Or have they? A peaceful daytime outing turns into yet another nightmare sweeping Robert and Bri up with it. The world has changed. Another danger has emerged.
    A New World: Sanctuary    by John O'Brien
    Price: $4.99 USD. 92270 words. Published on December 24, 2011. Fiction.
    With humanity on the brink, Jack and his small group must carve out a sanctuary against the nightly onslaught from night runners on the prowl for food. They must enter into darkened buildings in search of supplies; darkened buildings that are now the domain of the night runners. Danger lurks with each step and death lies in waiting for the unwary.
    A New World: Return    by John O'Brien
    Price: $4.99 USD. 90540 words. Published on September 21, 2011. Fiction.
    (5.00 from 1 review)
    Safety is the dream. Nightmare is the reality. Jack Walker, journeyed half way around the world and completed his daring rescue. He must now return home, traversing a world filled with endless hordes of night runners; the genetically altered, ferocious species that now inhabit the dark recesses left over from the demise of mankind and now dominate the planet.
    A New World: Chaos    by John O'Brien
    Price: $2.99 USD. 92010 words. Published on May 5, 2011. Fiction.
    0.75 star(4.67 from 3 reviews)
    There is no sanctuary! Mankind and the world civilization we knew vanished in the blink of an eye. A new, savage species has emerged. Jack Walker is a sarcastic, humorous, and sometimes philosophical former Air Force pilot and trained Special Forces soldier who finds himself suddenly thrust into this new world. Book I in the series - A New World

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