Coming to Kindle

June 15

A realistic and heart-pounding survival novel about ordinary people rising together when everything fails. The Ridge Plan proves that true preparedness starts with trust, grit, and community.

The Ridge Plan, a survival thriller novel by R.T. Fagan

Coming to Kindle

June 15

A realistic and heart-pounding survival novel about ordinary people

rising together when everything fails. The Ridge Plan proves that true

preparedness starts with trust, grit, and community.

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Book Review: The Ridge Plan

by Jayne Kulic

The Ridge Plan is a gripping and deeply human look at what happens when society’s fragile systems fail—and ordinary neighbors must become a community to survive. Set in the misty foothills of the Pacific Northwest, this novel combines the realism of modern prepping with the emotional weight of loyalty, sacrifice, and leadership under pressure.

Fagan’s writing is cinematic and grounded, weaving technical accuracy with genuine heart. Every character—from the calm precision of Claire Rylan to young Caleb’s drone reconnaissance—feels authentic and indispensable. The story captures both the tactical and moral challenges of building resilience in a collapsing world.

Fans of A. American’s Going Home and William R. Forstchen’s One Second After will find The Ridge Plan equally compelling—a timely and unforgettable novel about courage, preparation, and what it truly means to stand together when the lights go out.

About the Author

From Prepping Obsession to Thriller Novel: The Birth of “The Ridge Plan”

Born into a military family, R.T. Fagan developed an early fascination with resilience, technology, and self-reliance.

After college, he worked as a Tech Rep for a major defense contractor, maintaining critical communications systems for the U.S. Air Force while embedded with overseas front-line units. This hands-on experience was followed by years working on classified Electronic Warfare programs and playing a key role in launching the first all-digital cellular network in the United States.

An experienced prepper, R.T. Fagan has interviewed preppers from every background and sharpened practical survival skills through intensive training with retired Special Forces operators. These real-world experiences inform his writing, bringing authenticity to stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges.

R.T. Fagan currently lives on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state, where he continues to practice and explore the skills that keep families safe when systems fail.