The Mad Mick Box Set Volume 1 Audiobook – The Mad Mick Series, Book 1

On a gray Portland morning, I bundled up in my favorite oversized sweater and settled onto the porch with a mug of strong coffee—ready for something that would jolt me awake far more than caffeine ever could. “The Mad Mick Box Set Volume 1” by Franklin Horton didn’t disappoint; in fact, it electrified every sense. From the very first moment Kevin Pierce’s rugged narration crackled through my headphones, I was plunged into a raw, pulse-pounding world where survival is never guaranteed and family is everything.

Horton has always had this uncanny knack for pulling you straight into the chaos, but there’s something about experiencing Conor Maguire’s journey in audio form—especially all three books back-to-back—that feels like binge-watching your new favorite gritty TV series. As someone who grew up close to her dad (minus any assassin training or post-apocalyptic shootouts!), I found myself powerfully drawn to the fierce bond between Conor and his daughter Barb. Their banter isn’t just comic relief—it’s proof of how humor keeps us human even when society crumbles around us.

What sets this omnibus apart is its emotional layering beneath all the action. Yes, there are plenty of explosive set pieces and edge-of-your-seat moments (I admit: sometimes I caught myself pausing during tense scenes just so my heart could catch up). But what really stuck with me were those quiet interludes between father and daughter—the vulnerability after violence, those honest confessions whispered over crackling fires or inside bullet-ridden hideouts. It reminded me how resilience isn’t only forged by what we fight against, but also by who we hold close when everything else falls away.

As for dislikes… If you’re looking for sentimental comfort or utopian hope, be warned: this world can be relentless. The violence isn’t gratuitous but it is constant—a grim reality check rather than escapist fantasy. There were times when I wished Barb could have a softer coming-of-age story, but then again: that toughness makes her unforgettable.

Kevin Pierce deserves special mention here; his voice delivers grit without becoming caricatured. He nails Conor’s Irish-American cadence while giving each supporting character their own edge—and somehow he manages to make Barb sound as complex as she truly is: wounded yet wickedly clever.

In terms of pacing? Fasten your seatbelt! Horton doesn’t let go—from mountain hideaways booby-trapped against intruders to deserted highways brimming with threat and dark comedy alike—I felt utterly transported out of rainy Oregon into Virginia’s lawless wilderness.

Would I recommend “The Mad Mick Box Set Volume 1”? Absolutely—even if post-apocalyptic fiction isn’t usually your genre. It surprised me with its emotional honesty as much as its high-stakes drama. For audiobook lovers who crave not only adrenaline but real characters worth rooting for (and occasionally laughing with), this one hits every mark.

If you finish hungry for more wild rides: fans of A. American or Nicholas Sansbury Smith will feel right at home here—but honestly? There’s nobody quite like “The Mad Mick.” So grab your boots…and maybe keep an eye on your neighbors—you never know which ones might survive when things fall apart!