Broken World (Book 3): Mad World (28 page)

About the Author

Kate L. Mary is a stay-at-home mother of four and an Air Force wife. She spent most of her life in a small town just north of Dayton, Ohio where she and her husband met at the age of twelve. Since their marriage in 2002, they have lived in Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and California.

Kate’s love of books and writing has helped her survive countless husbandless nights. She enjoys any post-apocalyptic story – especially if zombies are involved – as long as there is a romantic twist to give the story hope. Kate prefers nerdy, non-traditional heroes that can make you laugh to hunky pieces of man-meat, and her love of wine and chocolate is legendary among her friends and family. She currently resides in Oklahoma with her husband and children.

You can visit her website at http://KateLMary.com

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My Blood
by Ellie Goulding-This is for when Vivian and Hadley are in the van.

Bleeding Out
by Imagine Dragons-This song is when Axl and Angus race after the van, when Axl realizes Vivian is gone. I thought it really represented the turmoilhe was going through.

Stripped
by Shiny Toy Guns-In the Monte Carlo. Vivan and Hadley are facing the unknown and they’re vulnerable.

Come Home
by OneRepublic-Axl missing Vivian either other and trying to hold off the hopelessness.

Explosions
by Ellie Goulding-When Vivian and Axl are together in the Monte Carlo.

Au Revoir
by OneRepublic-This is Megan’s song. I thought it really expressed how she was feeling in the helicopter after they left Vegas.

Shelter
by Birdy-When they finally get back to the shelter and Vivian feels safe.

Mad World
by Gary Jules-I had to throw this song in since it was really the inspiration for my title. I love it and there are so many versions out there, but I really like Gary Jules’ version. This is after all the drama with Mitchell has unfolded and Hadley is struggling, and Vivian is reflecting on what a mess the world has become.

Fear
by Rachel Diggs-This is after all hell has broken loose in the shelter.

I Won’t Give Up
by Jason Mraz-When Axl is hurt and Vivian is scared, but she’s trying to hold onto hope.

Days Like This
by Over the Rhine-This is the last moment in the book, when Vivian lays with Axl. She’s thinking about the future and the people they’ve lost and wondering where they’ll go next.