Slowpocalypse Series by James Litherland

When FURC Director Jonathan Miles makes a sudden and controversial decision to seal the fourteen square mile compound, everything changes. The residents of the secured community supporting the recently established Federal University and Research Complex in Central Florida find themselves cut off from the outside world—and facing a potential attack by those who want the compound for themselves... moreWhen FURC Director Jonathan Miles makes a sudden and controversial decision to seal the fourteen square mile compound, everything changes. The residents of the secured community supporting the recently established Federal University and Research Complex in Central Florida find themselves cut off from the outside world—and facing a potential attack by those who want the compound for themselves.The director’s daughter, Katherine Miles, is eager to return to work for FURC Security—especially since the crisis situation means a promotion to full security officer. She’s unconcerned about the dangers she may face, but as tensions within the community rise she’ll run into greater peril than she would’ve imagined.FURC student David Belue is forced to give up his classes to help construct additional defenses for the compound, but his curiosity leads him to find a threat inside the community itself—a discovery that may get him killed. For an enemy within is waiting for just the right moment to betray them all. less

A perfect storm of trouble is brewing…Cut off from the crumbling civilization outside its walls, the first Federal University and Research Complex is facing problems of its own. Mysterious power outages, disrupted communications, and a rash of illness among the guards are only the beginning. Soon FURC Security Chief Anthony Nelson and his small, mostly inexperienced staff are overwhelmed by the hacking of the local network, the contamination of the food supply, and a seemingly impossible murder... moreA perfect storm of trouble is brewing…Cut off from the crumbling civilization outside its walls, the first Federal University and Research Complex is facing problems of its own. Mysterious power outages, disrupted communications, and a rash of illness among the guards are only the beginning. Soon FURC Security Chief Anthony Nelson and his small, mostly inexperienced staff are overwhelmed by the hacking of the local network, the contamination of the food supply, and a seemingly impossible murder. And Lt. Katherine Miles can’t help. She’s far from the FURC on a secret mission and unable to warn them—if she can make it back at all, she’ll be bringing even more trouble with her… less

—Beware the Gravity BugSEALED off from the crumbling civilization outside, the residents of the FURC may be safe from external threats, but their isolation only speeds the spread of a dangerous new infection, even as an upcoming election exposes divisions among them. And the fourteen square mile compound may not be big enough to prevent the pressure from building into violent upheaval... more—Beware the Gravity BugSEALED off from the crumbling civilization outside, the residents of the FURC may be safe from external threats, but their isolation only speeds the spread of a dangerous new infection, even as an upcoming election exposes divisions among them. And the fourteen square mile compound may not be big enough to prevent the pressure from building into violent upheaval.Illness lays low Security Chief Anthony Nelson when he’s needed the most—as the crisis grows critical, will he jump back into the fray before he’s fully recovered? Lt. Katherine Miles has her own issues, but with Tony out of action, dealing with everyone else’s problems is distracting her from the real danger.Caroline Sanderson runs in the election hoping to keep the community from falling apart, but she’s unprepared for what her rivals will do to win. Meanwhile, David Belue helps Dr. Amita Harker investigate the virus sweeping the FURC. Will the escalating epidemic eliminate everyone—or will they destroy themselves first? less

When Director Jonathan Miles seals the compound containing the first Federal University and Research Complex to keep the facilities out of the hands of a secessionist governor, he sets off a chain of events hastening the collapse of an already crumbling civilization... moreWhen Director Jonathan Miles seals the compound containing the first Federal University and Research Complex to keep the facilities out of the hands of a secessionist governor, he sets off a chain of events hastening the collapse of an already crumbling civilization. Facing threats from without and within, the imperiled community created to build a better future will struggle to survive… The first 3 Slowpocalypse novels plus the prequel short story in one massive volume! (Contains the complete text of Durable Impressions, Critical Contingencies, Threat Multiplication, and Compromised Inside.) less

—An Enlightening Expedition SENT to scout the area surrounding the FURC, what Kat and Tony find among the crumbling remnants of civilization convinces them that for all the challenges they’ve faced inside the compound, they’ve had it easy. Hoping to help some of the survivors, they encounter difficulty and danger—but the real risk they run arises from a secret aspect of their mission Tony hasn’t shared with his partner, a gambit that will put the pair in extreme peril from a ruthless enemy... more—An Enlightening Expedition SENT to scout the area surrounding the FURC, what Kat and Tony find among the crumbling remnants of civilization convinces them that for all the challenges they’ve faced inside the compound, they’ve had it easy. Hoping to help some of the survivors, they encounter difficulty and danger—but the real risk they run arises from a secret aspect of their mission Tony hasn’t shared with his partner, a gambit that will put the pair in extreme peril from a ruthless enemy.(*This edition also contains the Slowpocalypse prequel short story Durable Impressions.) less

Solving this murder might be the gravest mistake he could make.At the Northwest Federal University and Research Complex, where the community is cut off from the crumbling civilization outside its walls, tensions are rife. So when the deputy director is killed during a brief blackout, knifed in the back while meeting with a handful of other highly important persons inside a secure conference room, it creates a political crisis... moreSolving this murder might be the gravest mistake he could make.At the Northwest Federal University and Research Complex, where the community is cut off from the crumbling civilization outside its walls, tensions are rife. So when the deputy director is killed during a brief blackout, knifed in the back while meeting with a handful of other highly important persons inside a secure conference room, it creates a political crisis. And Security Officer Duncan Kincaid, who’s never handled a homicide before, is the one put in charge of the case…A dystopian murder mystery and standalone novel set in the Slowpocalypse universe. less