From the Ashes

by M. Thompson

Decades have passed since the last war, the one that swallowed the world. Afterward there was a heavy sadness that conformed to the lands, bringing with it violence, famine and cruelty. A young man traveling south finds himself in the middle of a desert and a village. Caution of this new stranger was high at first, but quickly subsides, realizing that the young traveler didn’t intend harm. After friendly exchanges, the young stranger is introduced to four elders of the village. After sitting down to eat a meal with the elders, they begin inquiring why he’s so far out in the desert of old Nevada. Telling them he wanted to see the ruins of the old cities, they begin to describe to him why he shouldn’t. Each elder begins to tell their tale about what happened during the great war, how fire fell from the sky, how they survived and the things they had to do. And hopefully for them their words would influence this young man to avoid such things, to stay where it’s safe; to live.

296 pages, Paperback

Published March 30, 2022

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Reviews

[Denise Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good book

I loved it. This book hooked me and kept me reeled in right to the very end. I'm more into sci-fi and fantasy but reading this novel satisfied me on every level. The character s were great strong and very believable even the villain. Only downside is I can't find anymore of her novels as of yet. I'll keep looking though. Great job.

[Debra Stubbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Heartbreaking Story

OMG, what a book!! The tears flowed, the laughter came and then the tears returned again! The courage to overcome the horror and injustice to only come face to face with the evilest of evils once more was astounding. An absolutely brilliant read.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved how this book kept me guessing what was going to happen next. When I wasn't reading it, I thought about Amelia and found myself cheering her on.