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Holding Their Own #6
Holding Their Own VI: Bishop's Song
Book six of bestselling author Joe Nobody's saga continues the adventures of Bishop and Terri as the communities of the Alliance strive to improve the quality of life for all. But the obstacles are many. War looms on the horizon as treachery threatens to destroy everything they've worked so hard to build. Bishop must survive the most challenging mission of his life, navigating a post-apocalyptic world that threatens danger at every step, testing his will beyond anything he's ever imagined.
268 pages, Paperback
First published November 9, 2013
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About the author
Joe Nobody
68 books117 followersJoe Nobody (pen name for the author who wishes to keep his identity confidential) has provided systems, consulting and training for the U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Naval Research, United States Border Patrol as well as several private firms and government agencies which cannot be disclosed.
He is currently active in this area and for the security of his family and ongoing business, wishes to remain anonymous.
He has over 30 years of competitive shooting experience, including IPSC, NRA, and other related organizations. He has been a firearms instructor and consultant for over 30 years and holds the rights to a United States Patent for a firearms modification.
Joe initially became involved in helping private citizens "prepare" at the request of his students and clients. A conscientious instructor, he would always inquire as to why they wanted to learn certain skills or techniques and often the response was to prepare for more than just simple home invasion or self-defense. If you ask Joe what his greatest attribute is, he will tell you he is a "problem solver" and uses his formal education in Systems Engineering to this end.
"As the economy worsens, world tensions rise, and the modern media propagates bad news faster than ever before, more and more people want to prepare. I wrote HOLDING because it allows me to reach more of the good folks who are concerned about their security. I want them to sleep better at night knowing they have a plan of defense should the 'Event' ever occur."
He is currently active in this area and for the security of his family and ongoing business, wishes to remain anonymous.
He has over 30 years of competitive shooting experience, including IPSC, NRA, and other related organizations. He has been a firearms instructor and consultant for over 30 years and holds the rights to a United States Patent for a firearms modification.
Joe initially became involved in helping private citizens "prepare" at the request of his students and clients. A conscientious instructor, he would always inquire as to why they wanted to learn certain skills or techniques and often the response was to prepare for more than just simple home invasion or self-defense. If you ask Joe what his greatest attribute is, he will tell you he is a "problem solver" and uses his formal education in Systems Engineering to this end.
"As the economy worsens, world tensions rise, and the modern media propagates bad news faster than ever before, more and more people want to prepare. I wrote HOLDING because it allows me to reach more of the good folks who are concerned about their security. I want them to sleep better at night knowing they have a plan of defense should the 'Event' ever occur."
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November 4, 2017
That ending had me dying 😂😂😂
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December 27, 2017
Though there are still some misspellings (to for too or an s left off of a word), I enjoy the missions Bishop continues to find himself on and the way they have learned to live post apocalypse.
December 29, 2024
Near unstoppable protagonist in an apocalyptic circumstance.
September 23, 2015
Audiobook verison (no option for this)
I really enjoyed the first 5 books. Despite the cardboard cut-out characters and dreadful 'coupley' banter between Bishop and Terri,I love the genre, these were ripping yarns and I ploughed through them (significantly better than A. American's similar efforts). I didn't worry too much about character development, (or lack thereof) as I was enjoying the battles, the rough justice and the bad guys getting what was coming to them. Book 6 is as far as I can bear to go though. Each audiobook has had a different narrator of varying quality. Whilst not the end of the world (no pun intended) it messes up the continuity a little. The big problem however, is that they have added awful cheesey music, background noise and sound effects to the narration (I suppose in an effort to 'bring it to life' like graphic audio), but its AWFUL, its constant, it's irritating and it totally spoils the listening experince. Google tells me all subsequent sequels also have this feature. If you're reaidng this, Joe... IT IS RUINING YOUR STORIES, PLEASE STOP. Maybe I will switch to the paperback verison, maybe I'll just move on to Michael G. Hopf.
I really enjoyed the first 5 books. Despite the cardboard cut-out characters and dreadful 'coupley' banter between Bishop and Terri,I love the genre, these were ripping yarns and I ploughed through them (significantly better than A. American's similar efforts). I didn't worry too much about character development, (or lack thereof) as I was enjoying the battles, the rough justice and the bad guys getting what was coming to them. Book 6 is as far as I can bear to go though. Each audiobook has had a different narrator of varying quality. Whilst not the end of the world (no pun intended) it messes up the continuity a little. The big problem however, is that they have added awful cheesey music, background noise and sound effects to the narration (I suppose in an effort to 'bring it to life' like graphic audio), but its AWFUL, its constant, it's irritating and it totally spoils the listening experince. Google tells me all subsequent sequels also have this feature. If you're reaidng this, Joe... IT IS RUINING YOUR STORIES, PLEASE STOP. Maybe I will switch to the paperback verison, maybe I'll just move on to Michael G. Hopf.
February 1, 2015
I'm sorry but it seems as if Joe Nobody was a little bit rushed as Bishop is once again on a mission to assist a friend in getting back to his family across the Mississippi River. But what is left of the government has found that the people in West Texas have not only survived but rebuilding and thriving. And we can't have that can we?
With the larger cities quickly falling apart and the majority of people unable to feed or shelter themselves and gangs terrorizing everyone left alive, the government, or what's left of it, has decide that, since the West Texan's are doing good for themselves, it's time they shared. And, if the West Texans won't willing share then they'll just have to give it up.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book even if is predictable in many ways but also a good follow up to the previous books
With the larger cities quickly falling apart and the majority of people unable to feed or shelter themselves and gangs terrorizing everyone left alive, the government, or what's left of it, has decide that, since the West Texan's are doing good for themselves, it's time they shared. And, if the West Texans won't willing share then they'll just have to give it up.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book even if is predictable in many ways but also a good follow up to the previous books
April 26, 2014
Bishop is one bad dude and also a softy to those he loves. This book has a lot going for it and is one of the best of the series.
May 1, 2014
I still keep reading because he just keeps carrying out the story and I keep wanting to know what happened next.
June 28, 2015
The adventure continues to roll full force. Good read....
March 26, 2017
Great series!
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