In “A Nation’s First Act: Kill or Be Killed,” Murray Corless delivers a bold, unsettling vision of a fractured society and the people determined to rebuild it. This gripping novel explores survival, sacrifice, and the hidden costs of freedom in a world teetering on collapse.
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Murray Corless writes survival fiction with bone-deep authenticity. His novel “Kill or Be Killed” demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of off-grid living, from concrete bunkers to hydrogen power systems. The technical precision suggests hands-on experience – this isn’t research but lived truth. His prose crackles with anti-establishment fury, exposing government overreach and corporate rot through characters who take survival into their own calloused hands. The emotional core – protecting the family against collapsing systems – feels too raw to be purely fictional.
Corless writes like a man who’s tested every survival tactic himself, whether as a soldier, engineer, or hardened prepper. His work serves as both a warning and a weapon: fiction that could save your life when systems fail. This is survivalism distilled into narrative form, written by someone who clearly believes every word.
Lance, an aging Ontario farmer, foresees societal collapse and sells everything to build an off-grid sanctuary in the northern bush. With family and a motley crew of engineers, medics, soldiers, and teenagers, he erects “the Centre”—wind towers, bunkers, and community halls—while global politics spiral into a pandemic, climate disaster, and limited nuclear war.
Parallel covert-intel agent Liam uncovers elite plots and fights to stall escalation. Fallout engulfs Ontario, but the enclave, battle-hardened under Lance’s grandson Scott, survives, mourning losses yet forging a charter embracing shared labor, ethics, and hope, symbolized by new stairways rising within the lodge triumphantly for all.
Lance stands in his cornfield, contemplating society’s decline. After selling his farm, he confides in his friend Al about building a survival retreat. His vision includes a self-sufficient community with workshops, renewable energy, and medical facilities. Determined to protect his family, Lance recruits trusted allies. The chapter sets the tone for his mission—escaping a crumbling world to create a safe haven.
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Murray Corless delivers a chillingly realistic tale of societal collapse in "A Nation's First Act: Kill or Be Killed." Lance's meticulous planning and the dual narrative with Liam's espionage missions kept me hooked. The survival details are fascinating, and the political undertones feel eerily plausible. A must-read for dystopian fiction fans and prepper culture!
The book's world-building is impressive, especially Lance's compound setup. However, the technical descriptions (solar panels, fuel cells) sometimes slow the pace. I loved the character dynamics, particularly Keith's backstory. A solid read, but it could use more balance between action and exposition. Still, it's a thought-provoking take on resilience.
Lance's survivalist vision is compelling, but the espionage subplot feels underdeveloped. The compound's construction is fascinating, yet some dialogue feels stiff. I wanted more depth from Liam's team. That said, the themes of family and legacy shine. A decent read, but not as polished as other dystopian thrillers.
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Murray Corless is a thought-provoking novelist exploring survival, freedom, and societal collapse through gritty, character-driven stories grounded in realism, purpose, and the weight of generational responsibility.