The United States is in a state of disrepair, but Gordon Van Zandt and his crew won't give up... Months after a super-EMP attack devastated the United States, the country is on the brink of total anarchy. Major cities are run by gangs, survivors are dying of starvation, and the government is falling victim to lawlessness. Those who were prepared for the end find that they weren't really prepared at all. While some seek vengeance for their losses, others are determined to restore the nation. Gordon, Samantha, Sebastian, Barone, Connor and Pablo have managed to survive despite the odds against them, but in The Line of Departure, their existence becomes even more threatened by the atmosphere of destruction that permeates the nation. From the author of the postapocalyptic thrillers The End, The Long Road, and Sanctuary, this fourth book in the New World series explores what happens when boundaries are stretched beyond imagination, and resourcefulness is the only thing that will keep you among the living. A gripping new novel from one of the best-known names in survivalist fiction. Former Marine-turned-author, G. Michael Hopf grabs readers from page one with his breathtaking blend of action, adventure, and political intrigue. The End-the first book in Hopf 's New World series-has sold more than 50,000 copies, and word of mouth is quickly building on the series as a whole. In the fourth book, The Line of Departure, the United States is on the brink of total anarchy in the wake of a super-EMP attack. Gordon Van Zandt and his family have managed to beat the odds so far, but can they survive once war erupts?