--- product_id: 159033499 title: "Rising Storm: An Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Last Sanctuary Book 1)" price: "€ 0.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/159033499-rising-storm-an-apocalyptic-survival-thriller-the-last-sanctuary-book store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Rising Storm: An Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Last Sanctuary Book 1) **Price:** € 0.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rising Storm: An Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Last Sanctuary Book 1) - **How much does it cost?** € 0.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/159033499-rising-storm-an-apocalyptic-survival-thriller-the-last-sanctuary-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A hijacked cruise ship. A deadly virus unleashed. The fate of mankind hangs in the balance... In a near future devastated by famine and disease, the United States balances on the cusp of collapse. When terrorists hijack a lavish cruise ship, wealthy Amelia Black is forced into hiding with Gabriel Rivera, an enigmatic stranger with a dangerous secret. Despite their overwhelming differences—and the killers hunting them—the pair must form an unlikely alliance to survive. As the lines between enemies and allies blur, they uncover a new catastrophic threat: a world-ending bioweapon hidden on the ship. What starts out as a single, terrifying incident will soon evolve into a race to save mankind from an extinction-level event... From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes an explosive post-apocalyptic series featuring compelling characters, fast-paced thrills, and ripped-from-the-headlines twists. Perfect for fans of Hunger Games, SILO , and The Last of Us. *Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence.* Praise for The Last Sanctuary series: "The best book I've read in years! I couldn't decide if I was more thrilled with the well-crafted plot or the depth and breadth of the characters!" -desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "If you like your dystopia served with a side of infectious, deadly illness, this series is the one for you!" -Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "Great characters, excellent world-building, scary plot. Hits all the right spots of family, friendship, and danger. This collection has it all!" -desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "This is one non-stop, nerve-wracking, spine-tingling thriller that holds your attention from start to finish!" -desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "A ship, social classes, deep players, pirates and shoot 'em ups. Does not get any better than this. Would have given this series 10 stars if possible." -desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "This series has everything I love: complex characters with realistic motivations, heart-stopping action and suspense, and insights into the human heart." -desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "Incredibly complex, flawed characters separate this work of sci-fi from all others I've read. Highly recommend!" -Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "A lot of action, violence, and drama wrapped up in a great story. Riveting focus and great detail." -desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "I didn't turn on Netflix the entire 3 days I read this book!" -desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "If you read one novel this year, make it this one." -Shaun L. Griffiths, author of the Changing Times trilogy ★★★★★ "Read this series for an exciting, page-turning dystopian tale!" -Becky Fleetwood, author of Chroma ★★★★★ "A little science fiction, a little romance, and a whole lot of action!"-desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "A great suspenseful read with compelling characters and a page-turning plot."-desertcart reviewer ★★★★★ "I started the book and didn't breathe until I was finished! So good." -Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "This page-turner kept me guessing as to what was going to happen next. The author has me hooked!" -desertcart Reviewer ★★★★★ Review: Very well written. - RISING STORM: THE LAST SANCTUARY BOOK 1 is a real fine read. Another reviewer wrote "this is an impressive book", and I totally agree. First, a post apocalyptic thriller mainly taking place on a luxury cruise ship is a refreshing new angle. The characters are complexly diverse. The plot is intense, and the futuristic aspects of the ship's amenities are intriguing. The elegant and refined Amelia is a great contrast compared to many post apocalyptic female leads. She's beautiful, delicate and disciplined. Amelia is also hiding a frightful secret, that could end her. Her character blossoms from a pampered new age girl into fierce tigress. Kyla writes strong independent women with a flare, and added to that delightful strength by introducing young Willow, a Filipina girl with guts and a will to survive. Gabriel, who comes across first as suave and mysterious proves later to be a total creep, spineless and shifty, while his younger brother Micah grows from a meek follower into a man of character. The shipboard action is very intense and the plot totally unpredictable. I'll be sure to read Book 2 soon. Review: Publish date says 2019, but is 2017. Regardless, very similar to Covid-19… - Reason for 4 stars… The prologue introduces the main character, Amelia, who is by herself on the ship trying to stay out of sight of the terrorists. Issue: (spoilers) 1) Amelia is never by herself throughout the entire book, and she has no idea what is happening on the upper decks since she was whisked away to the security officer's quarters below by Gabriel. 2) Willow, does end up alone trying to stay clear of the evil people. The author confuses the two characters, and possibly two versions of the prologue and mixed them up. 3) Amelia seems to know what her father has done, however, Amelia doesn't know anything until the very end. 4) Amelia seems to have done something that makes her feel guilty -- two possibilities, but neither are her fault. 5) Amelia seems to have a plan, but has to survive to make it happen. Again, she has no idea what is going on until Micah tells her and Gabriel what has happened. In a nutshell, the prologue has nothing to do with the rest of the story except for the amazing visual that is given about the destruction and carnage of what has taken place on the ship. Prologues should give a background of story or is eventually tied into the storyline. Throughout the book I kept looking for that tie in, and even went back and reread the prologue to see if I had missed it. I did not. Obviously minor, and still a great read! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #25,963 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #93 in Technothrillers (Kindle Store) #133 in Women's Adventure Fiction (Books) #225 in Dystopian Science Fiction (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![Rising Storm: An Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Last Sanctuary Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aep48f83L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well written. *by J***Y on April 24, 2019* RISING STORM: THE LAST SANCTUARY BOOK 1 is a real fine read. Another reviewer wrote "this is an impressive book", and I totally agree. First, a post apocalyptic thriller mainly taking place on a luxury cruise ship is a refreshing new angle. The characters are complexly diverse. The plot is intense, and the futuristic aspects of the ship's amenities are intriguing. The elegant and refined Amelia is a great contrast compared to many post apocalyptic female leads. She's beautiful, delicate and disciplined. Amelia is also hiding a frightful secret, that could end her. Her character blossoms from a pampered new age girl into fierce tigress. Kyla writes strong independent women with a flare, and added to that delightful strength by introducing young Willow, a Filipina girl with guts and a will to survive. Gabriel, who comes across first as suave and mysterious proves later to be a total creep, spineless and shifty, while his younger brother Micah grows from a meek follower into a man of character. The shipboard action is very intense and the plot totally unpredictable. I'll be sure to read Book 2 soon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Publish date says 2019, but is 2017. Regardless, very similar to Covid-19… *by E***M on November 3, 2021* Reason for 4 stars… The prologue introduces the main character, Amelia, who is by herself on the ship trying to stay out of sight of the terrorists. Issue: (spoilers) 1) Amelia is never by herself throughout the entire book, and she has no idea what is happening on the upper decks since she was whisked away to the security officer's quarters below by Gabriel. 2) Willow, does end up alone trying to stay clear of the evil people. The author confuses the two characters, and possibly two versions of the prologue and mixed them up. 3) Amelia seems to know what her father has done, however, Amelia doesn't know anything until the very end. 4) Amelia seems to have done something that makes her feel guilty -- two possibilities, but neither are her fault. 5) Amelia seems to have a plan, but has to survive to make it happen. Again, she has no idea what is going on until Micah tells her and Gabriel what has happened. In a nutshell, the prologue has nothing to do with the rest of the story except for the amazing visual that is given about the destruction and carnage of what has taken place on the ship. Prologues should give a background of story or is eventually tied into the storyline. Throughout the book I kept looking for that tie in, and even went back and reread the prologue to see if I had missed it. I did not. Obviously minor, and still a great read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive *by A***R on September 25, 2017* This is an impressive book. I’ve become a bit jaded with young adult books over the years, but that was my only reticence about picking up this one. The story sounded interesting enough for me to take the plunge, and I’m glad I did. I even read it in one evening, staying up until 3 in the morning to finish it. Why? It wasn’t one of those fast-paced, heart-racing books that you just can’t put down because you have to know what’s happening next; no, it was better than that, and more skilful than many that follow that formula. I didn’t put it down because I felt for the characters and wanted to know what happened to them. We knew from early in the book that something big was planned, but we didn’t know exactly what. This provided an underling tension that alone kept me reading. What are they planning exactly? I wondered. As the story developed and I realised how the characters (there were quite a few of them) all would have different perspectives on the coming event, my curiosity was further aroused. And once the event occurred, then it was a matter of wondering who would survive and in what manner. The characters are all complex and well-drawn, and their interactions and dialogue very realistic. Not only is the writing professional, so is the editing. Added to that, the author explores the classic theme of inequality, and Gabriel’s commitment to his cause paralleled the kind of fervour that makes it easy for people to radicalise young men from disadvantaged backgrounds. One thing I need to mention, however, is that this is subtitled a dystopian thriller but there is nothing dystopian about it. The events on the ship, apart from it being super high tech could have happened here now. Though this is the first book, so maybe it’s heading into a dystopia. Put all together, this is a 5 star book. And the rest of the series is just as good. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/159033499-rising-storm-an-apocalyptic-survival-thriller-the-last-sanctuary-book](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/159033499-rising-storm-an-apocalyptic-survival-thriller-the-last-sanctuary-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*