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Sent back in time before a deadly System Apocalypse poisons the world, cynical survivor Eli "Nacho" Naches gets a second chance. Rather than trying to save humanity, he uses his future knowledge, crafting, and rapid progression to build a fortified sanctuary for his chosen family.

You'll like it if you enjoy

  • A pragmatic, cynical MC
  • Culinary crafting and survival mechanics
  • Fast progression and base building
  • Found-family dynamics

Good to know

  • Heavy reliance on food puns and silly humor
  • A tonal mix of dark themes and comedy

How it ends: Readers report a clean, satisfying ending that wraps up on a high note while teasing potential future stories.

Tags

  • OP MC
  • Smart MC
  • Found Family
  • No Romance
  • Mixed Tone
  • Fast Paced
  • Fast Progression
  • Base Building
  • LitRPG Elements
  • Post Apocalyptic
  • Survival
  • System Integration

Reading order

  1. Cover for Grilled Armageddon (Cooking with Disaster Book 1)

    Book 1: Grilled Armageddon

    462 pages13.5h audio2024

    The world as we know it is gone, a poisoned, monster-infested wasteland. Eli ‘Nacho’ Naches, a fearsome assassin who has lost everything, finds himself facing the chopping block. But instead of death, he’s unexpectedly sent back in time to his younger, college-aged body, his memories of the apocalypse chillingly intact.

    Nacho isn’t interested in saving the world. His singular mission is to save the people who matter to him, giving them a chance against the coming "Juxtaposition"—a future where food and water are lethal. This battle-scarred killer must convince his unsuspecting friends of the impending doom, plan their "builds" for survival, and secure an impregnable safe location. These are epic quests all their own, as Nacho races against time to prepare his innocent companions for a future that promises to be anything but delicious.

  2. Cover for Sewer Skewers (Cooking with Disaster Book 2)

    Book 2: Sewer Skewers

    423 pages11.5h audio2024

    A new challenge erupts, revealing the world’s secret and proving all probabilities wrong. Nacho never intended to make friends or lead a guild, but his knack for survival and protecting others makes him the perfect leader in a world suddenly overrun with literal monsters. As the landscape shifts and Nacho himself undergoes changes, Humanity’s rapid success has prematurely triggered the next stage of the Juxtaposition. Now, a Legendary weapon is up for grabs, promising one guild complete control of Kansas City. Nacho must navigate unknown paths, seek out the impossible, and keep his people alive in a desperate race. Time to chase that dragon.

  3. Cover for Omelet Endgame (Cooking with Disaster Book 3)

    Book 3: Omelet Endgame

    392 pages11h audio2024

    Nacho, the reluctant leader of the rapidly expanding Chips Guild, has brought a fragile peace by providing food, allowing his burgeoning city to grow. While he struggles with managing people, he's surrounded himself with capable advisors, focusing instead on perfecting his culinary skills and finding a sense of calm. However, this tranquility is shattered when the CruxTerrans launch a surprise attack. They abduct Nacho's closest friends, using them to unlock a mysterious hidden portal. This critical gateway holds the key to the fate of both Earth and CruxTerra. Now, Nacho and his adversaries face an unforeseen and daunting challenge that will test their abilities and, more importantly, their willpower. With starvation looming and betrayal potentially at play, the endgame is in sight.

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