Judgment in the Ashes

Ashes #24

by William W. Johnstone

In the wake of nuclear war, anarchy, and disease, a fanatical religious leader seeks to take over the world and soon has millions of supporters, placing the fate of America in the hands of Ben Raines and his followers. Original.

Genres: Post Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Action

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western writer in America and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over 50 million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the Greatest Western writer of the 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.

Reviews

[Clayton Miles]

The series for me started to drag a little bit and but despite the repetition of the prior 24 books I did experience a renewed enthusiasm when the Anna chracter was introduced. I still regard William W.Johnstone as one of my favorites. However, I must add I became a bit surprised and some what exasperated that the subject of aliens came up in the discussions with Ben's team and a passing character. Surprised that Ben was a believer and exasperated with the forshadowing of the possibility that aliens are involved. I hope that after reading 34 books in the series that is doesn't end with some extraterestrial species behind the whole world collapse. It does seem inevitable though because there has yet to be discussion of who exactly did strike the entire world with germ and nuclear attacks simultaneously.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little anticlimactic. Ben does find love, but leaves her to continue his wars. This book focuses on taking out Simon Border, the religious right wing nutjob who has gone from being just a normal rightwing nutjob to something much worse. Border has now become a pedophile monster. Of course, Ben pushes his forces back and reclaims territory, but he's in for a surprise when he finally meets Border face to face.

[Peter Charleston · Rating 3 out of 5]

After chemical and nuclear war the survivors are slowly putting together new countries around the world, some are good and some not so good. General Ben Raines leads a strong military force to combat the evil powers which have sprouted around the world. Overall and interesting series. I recommend starting with the first book in the series.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good adventure series. Basically the forming of a new United States after WW3 and the story of the man who leads and forms it. If you like men's adventure stories you will enjoy it. Recommended