The Ones We Protect: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Novel - Paperback

Hawkinson, Kevin: - "Kevin Hawkinson is a commercial insurance professional moonlighting as an author, which sounds a little more mysterious than it probably is. He writes realistic post-apocalyptic survival fiction focused on family, responsibility, resilience, and what ordinary people do when the world suddenly stops playing by the rules.A longtime reader of survival fiction, thrillers, and science fiction, Kevin has always been drawn to stories that ask big "what if" questions and then drop regular people into impossible situations. Some of his favorite influences include A. American, Andy Weir, Cormac McCarthy, Joshua Dalzelle, and Jack Carr, among others.Writing began as a creative outlet and quickly became something closer to therapy. In his day job, Kevin spends a lot of time thinking about risk, planning, exposures, and worst-case scenarios. Fiction gives him a place to explore those same ideas with more imagination, more heart, and thankfully fewer spreadsheets.His goal is to write fun, authentic stories that readers can enjoy while still taking something meaningful away from them. Although his work fits within science fiction and survival fiction, Kevin tries to write stories with threads that connect across different readers - teens and adults, mothers and fathers, casual readers and true survivalists alike.Kevin's interest in preparedness, outdoor skills, firearms training, amateur radio, and contingency planning helps shape fiction that feels realistic and close to home. He believes the best survival stories are not just about gear, food, or the end of the world. They are about people, choices, family, fear, courage, and the quiet responsibility of protecting those who depend on you.Kevin lives in the American South with his wife and children. When he is not working, writing, reading, or spending time with family, he can usually be found training, organizing gear, or thinking through "what if" scenarios."