Michael F. Riggs

Book Two of The Quiet Collapse Series. As the journey home continues, injuries, loss, and difficult choices test the group's resolve while Sarah learns what leadership truly requires.

She Led Them Home

The Silence That Followed

A war story not about battle, but about what follows. Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, this novel explores survival, loss, and the quiet strength required to rebuild a life after the fighting ends.

Explore Michael F. Riggs' historical and dystopian fiction.

The first novel in The Quiet Collapse Series. Sarah Phillips leads a small group of survivors across the Texas Hill Country after an EMP attack brings modern society to a sudden halt.

She Held The Line

“Post apocalyptic page turner”

"I really enjoyed She Held the Line. Michael F. Riggs does a great job balancing action with character development, making it easy to become invested in the people as they struggle to survive. Sarah is a strong, relatable lead, and the story kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next. If you enjoy post-apocalyptic fiction with believable characters, and plenty of suspense, this is definitely worth reading. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author."

Amazon Customer | Paperback

Reviewed in Canada, July 20, 2026

What Readers Are Saying About

She Held The Line

“You Won’t be Able to Put it Down”

"This book was captivating and I had a hard time putting it down. The story is very plausible and I felt like I was experiencing everything myself. Very descriptive writing. I won’t say much more in case I ruin it for the next reader. I couldn’t wait for the 2nd book in the series. One of the best books I’ve read in a long time."

Amazon Customer | Verified Purchase

Reviewed in Canada, July 18, 2026

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What Readers Are Saying About The Silence That Followed

★★★★★

"A great story about how ordinary people, facing extraordinary events, react to, endure, and overcome the trials of World War II. The novel follows two people growing up on opposite sides of the Atlantic who slowly build a relationship through letters during the war. Historically accurate, emotionally engaging, and a powerful reminder of how war shaped the lives of ordinary people."

— Amazon Review, Canada.

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