The Fall of Polite


The Fall of Polite book cover depicting three characters on a snowy road in a small town.


When tensions boil over and all sense of order is lost, the citizens of a small New England town in the dead of winter must adapt if they hope to survive in this new, lawless world. A violent, action-packed post-apocalyptic tale of survival, redemption, and revenge.

Self-published in 2020, “The Fall of Polite was Sam Kench’s debut novel. The book is available in paperback and e-book.

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  • “Once I picked up The Fall of Polite I couldn’t put it down until I had read the last page. The Fall of Polite is one book that will stay with me for many years to come.” 5/5 —The Avid Reader

  • “Good strong characters and diverse settings make this book a must read. Kench does not disappoint.” 5/5 —Novel News Network

  • “Wonderfully written with great imagery and no skirting around topics. Sam Kench brings you a gritty tale that will keep you flipping pages.” 5/5 — The Indie Express

  • “The author does not let his foot off of the gas at all over the course. It’s an edge of your seat kind of read that will have you engrossed.” 5/5 — Texas Book Nook