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Loss of Reason
Distant for many years, Franklin Reveal in Pennsylvania and his step-brother Everon Student in Nevada are connected by a single Their sister Cynthia.
Enter the nightmare. A nuclear bomb is detonated in New York. Banker, wife, mother, Cynthia lives in New York. And her brothers are determined to find her.
Enter the nightmare. A nuclear bomb is detonated in New York. Banker, wife, mother, Cynthia lives in New York. And her brothers are determined to find her.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2015
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Miles A. Maxwell
12 books30 followersAn IFR certified private pilot, and student of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 15 years, Miles speaks bits and pieces of ten languages, surfs, skis, sails and scuba dives.
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March 24, 2023
Reading Miles A. Maxwell’s Loss of Reason was a compelling, quick-paced, page-turning read. It has the cinematic feel of a disaster movie with its disturbing real-life drama and nail-biting action pieces. The main characters are an odd blend. They are three siblings with different last names that have one parent in common each. They also are fairly estranged from each other with a sister that appears to be the child that has both parents in common who works to build a bridge between the half-brothers, but the reader never witnesses that dynamic, it is only revealed in passing. It seems like that character trait was worth exploring. This was a wasted opportunity to demonstrate a better cohesiveness between the brothers. The realistic disaster is terrifying, but the cliff-hanger ending takes away from the readers enjoyment. The Loss of Reason event is post-nuclear that was a major pall at one time and sadly enough appears more realistic due to the current changing circumstances in the East.
March 20, 2018
A nuclear bomb is detonated in New York. A pair of brothers try to find their sister in the carnage. Barring their way are legions of idiot bureaucrats, and radiation.
Pretty good, with a fairly realistic picture of what the apocalypse would very probably look like. Surely the picture of the bureaucrats is too accurate for comfort.
Pretty good, with a fairly realistic picture of what the apocalypse would very probably look like. Surely the picture of the bureaucrats is too accurate for comfort.
December 13, 2015
3.5* for a reasonably fun read. I liked it, didn't love it. My biggest issue with this book was the plausibility tossed to the winds. I get it's a sci-fi type, but at the same time... there was just too many times I had to suspend disbelief on science-styled things--modern science type things.
Once I decided to just give up on any hope of plausibility or realism, I enjoyed the story a lot more... but I really recommend if you know anything about tech, pretend you don't. You'll like the book a lot better.
I don't know how to say what really bothered me about this book without giving a lot of spoilers, but I'll say this much: The main characters come pre-equipped with every odd job skillset required to hunt down their goals without the really big flaws. They faced challenges, but they had a way around each and every one of them.
It took away from the thriller element, although not *that* much. The book was reasonably strong on the suspense/thriller front.
What made me decide 3 instead of 4 stars was the cliffhanger ending on top of a more bitter cataclysmic conclusion. (I mean, that's expected since this is a disaster-type novel... but cliffhanger.)
Not sure I'll try the second book at this point. There were just a few too many things that bothered me about it. There were also a lot of loose threads left hanging around I doubt will get resolved in the second book, judging from the nature of the threads and the actions of the characters in the cliffhanger--and the consequences of all of the spoilerish things I'm not going to include in the review.
Still, if you have a couple of hours and want a quick read, this book does allow for a brisk, quick read.
I just wish there had been more realism in certain elements of this book.
Once I decided to just give up on any hope of plausibility or realism, I enjoyed the story a lot more... but I really recommend if you know anything about tech, pretend you don't. You'll like the book a lot better.
I don't know how to say what really bothered me about this book without giving a lot of spoilers, but I'll say this much: The main characters come pre-equipped with every odd job skillset required to hunt down their goals without the really big flaws. They faced challenges, but they had a way around each and every one of them.
It took away from the thriller element, although not *that* much. The book was reasonably strong on the suspense/thriller front.
What made me decide 3 instead of 4 stars was the cliffhanger ending on top of a more bitter cataclysmic conclusion. (I mean, that's expected since this is a disaster-type novel... but cliffhanger.)
Not sure I'll try the second book at this point. There were just a few too many things that bothered me about it. There were also a lot of loose threads left hanging around I doubt will get resolved in the second book, judging from the nature of the threads and the actions of the characters in the cliffhanger--and the consequences of all of the spoilerish things I'm not going to include in the review.
Still, if you have a couple of hours and want a quick read, this book does allow for a brisk, quick read.
I just wish there had been more realism in certain elements of this book.
December 21, 2021
An island becomes a deadly trap in the hands of merciless executioners. A mass extermination begins with a detonation of a nuclear bomb in New York City in this suspenseful, post-apocalyptic thriller. In their rescue mission to find and save their sister, two brothers enter a nightmare they couldn’t imagine in their wildest dreams.
August 11, 2018
A few pages into this book, I was inclined to stop reading because the premise was an atom bomb detonated next to New York City, and I didn't want to dwell on that possibility. Nevertheless, I stuck with it. And it certainly wasn't a compelling read. When I got to the end of the book, it didn't end, it just promoted the sequel. Thanks, but no thanks. I should have listened to my first inclination.
April 2, 2020
Scary scenario
This scary scenario made for a great story. The characters were well written, the events were well thought out and obviously well researched and this author did a fantastic job to put it all together
This scary scenario made for a great story. The characters were well written, the events were well thought out and obviously well researched and this author did a fantastic job to put it all together
January 16, 2021
I liked the book but left somehow on cliffhanger. A gripping good tale of how intelligence and determination can overcome the near-impossible. a good action story - to be continued
October 30, 2018
I hate to give such negative reviews but this book was so bad I can't help but warn others against reading. The author doesn't seem to understand the basic skills involved in writing a book, and goes to show just because someone feels they have a good book inside of them, doesn't remotely make it the case. An achingly poor read. Save yourself the time and look elsewhere.
December 20, 2015
This was an engrossing adventure/disaster story where the action never stopped. Book One in what appears to be a series, this book stands alone while leaving you yearning for more. Loved every bit of this book and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a modern day adventure type romp.
October 19, 2019
Let's see- Lear jet doing aerobatics in positive controlled airspace?, Robinson helicopter with a yoke and twist throttle? Teterboro backup electical system repaired with a screwdrive? When I read nothing real in the first 50 pages, I looked for some redeeming value. There wasn't any.
February 6, 2017
Loss of Reason, by Miles A. Maxwell, is one wild ride of a novel! The action begins with the first chapter and doesn’t let up until the end of the book! If you like action stories, this one is for you.
The story begins after a nuclear weapon is detonated in New York City, demolishing the city and creating a refugee crisis as survivors try to get out of the ruins. Two brothers, one a minister and one a power company worker, attempt a rescue mission to get to their sister and her family. Everon, the brother who works for the power company, is also a skilled pilot and can repair just about any machine. His brother, Franklin, is a climber and has many other skills as well, including the ability to hypnotize people. Together, they make a formidable rescue team.
They get to an airfield in New Jersey, but their rescue mission is held up by bureaucracy and the institution of martial law. However, they eventually get off the ground and go into the destroyed city. They accomplish some big rescues along the way to finding their sister’s family. They have help from other people along the way too. But, there are others who seem bent on throwing obstructions in their way, no matter what.
This novel is very well written. The plot is well thought out and comes together nicely. Be warned though, the ending is a bit of a cliffhanger. There are sequels planned and I can’t wait to read the next one. The characters are believable. The settings are described in detail and the reader feels like they are in on the action. You can almost smell the smoke and see the toxic radiation cloud as it approaches the city. This is definitely a nail-biting page turner!
Dialog is fast paced and to the point. After they rescue the people in the subway, they end up with some other characters to deal with. The typical whiner who wants to have his needs met before all else. The courageous man who helps the rescuers. The people who ally with the rescuers and try to tone out the whiner in the group. The addition of these characters adds to the tension and atmosphere of the story and makes it more real.
Each of the brothers uses his unique skill set to help others and to assist rescue efforts. They are probably the most qualified people to rescue the people trapped in the subway. No one else could have reached their sister’s apartment in the way they did.
There are also hints of something or someone big behind the attack. Who sent the weapon and are there more on the way to other cities? This is not addressed in this novel, but it is hinted that the answers will come in the sequels. I’m not usually a big fan of cliffhangers because why leave your reader hanging and having to wait months or years to find out the rest of the story? It’s a good way to turn off some readers. In this case, I think the story is planned to be much longer and it probably had to be spread out over several novels. The end notes said it was 15 years in the making. That being said, I am hoping that the sequels are published soon while this story is still fresh in my mind. I’d like to find out how it all turns out in the end.
Good book and stands alone as a story, but you will want to find out more about these characters once you reach the end. I highly recommend it for any fans of adventure stories.
I’d like to thank NetGalley and the author and publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my honest review.
The story begins after a nuclear weapon is detonated in New York City, demolishing the city and creating a refugee crisis as survivors try to get out of the ruins. Two brothers, one a minister and one a power company worker, attempt a rescue mission to get to their sister and her family. Everon, the brother who works for the power company, is also a skilled pilot and can repair just about any machine. His brother, Franklin, is a climber and has many other skills as well, including the ability to hypnotize people. Together, they make a formidable rescue team.
They get to an airfield in New Jersey, but their rescue mission is held up by bureaucracy and the institution of martial law. However, they eventually get off the ground and go into the destroyed city. They accomplish some big rescues along the way to finding their sister’s family. They have help from other people along the way too. But, there are others who seem bent on throwing obstructions in their way, no matter what.
This novel is very well written. The plot is well thought out and comes together nicely. Be warned though, the ending is a bit of a cliffhanger. There are sequels planned and I can’t wait to read the next one. The characters are believable. The settings are described in detail and the reader feels like they are in on the action. You can almost smell the smoke and see the toxic radiation cloud as it approaches the city. This is definitely a nail-biting page turner!
Dialog is fast paced and to the point. After they rescue the people in the subway, they end up with some other characters to deal with. The typical whiner who wants to have his needs met before all else. The courageous man who helps the rescuers. The people who ally with the rescuers and try to tone out the whiner in the group. The addition of these characters adds to the tension and atmosphere of the story and makes it more real.
Each of the brothers uses his unique skill set to help others and to assist rescue efforts. They are probably the most qualified people to rescue the people trapped in the subway. No one else could have reached their sister’s apartment in the way they did.
There are also hints of something or someone big behind the attack. Who sent the weapon and are there more on the way to other cities? This is not addressed in this novel, but it is hinted that the answers will come in the sequels. I’m not usually a big fan of cliffhangers because why leave your reader hanging and having to wait months or years to find out the rest of the story? It’s a good way to turn off some readers. In this case, I think the story is planned to be much longer and it probably had to be spread out over several novels. The end notes said it was 15 years in the making. That being said, I am hoping that the sequels are published soon while this story is still fresh in my mind. I’d like to find out how it all turns out in the end.
Good book and stands alone as a story, but you will want to find out more about these characters once you reach the end. I highly recommend it for any fans of adventure stories.
I’d like to thank NetGalley and the author and publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my honest review.
April 27, 2022
3.5 stars. Engaging thriller
No plot spoilers
No potential triggers
There is some swearing and one sex scene lightly written if a little crude.
The characterisation is good, enough for the reader to form a connection, at least with the main characters. However, I felt there were too many incidental characters that didn't really add anything to the plot.
POTENTIAL PLOT SPOILERS ALERT.
I thought Ms Fisk, although a nice touch, was irrelevant. Likewise the woman dragging her kids to multiple cash points, the idiot guard, the REMF General/Colonel etc.
It seemed to me that the author attempted to instil a touch of frustration in the reader towards the military during martial law, but the error of calling it marshall law meant it missed the mark considerably.
That and the fact the characters were straight out of a spoof. Nobody attaining the rank of General would react this way, especially not a serving General who would have access to additional information and resources as well as having undertaken theoretical disaster training for multiple scenarios including nuclear attack.
The brothers seem to have a vast array of skills, which I'm not going to get into in the review, except to say the people around them appear to be exceedingly lucky to meet them.
With regard to the plane and helicopter scenes, I didn't think them too technical, I followed along quite easily, but whether they are factually accurate is another thing altogether. I prefer to suspend belief a little and go along with the scenes.
What I did find ridiculous was the aerial acrobatics engaged in at the start of the book.
No pilot in a borrowed plane would ignore safety to that extent, with no thought to other air traffic around them. Neither would they have altered their allotted altitude without notifying the nearest ATC and obtaining permission.
There are parts that are unbelievable and clumsy definitely.
But it's a novel. It's not badly written and the storyline is engaging.
It needs a decent proof reader and editor, but the errors are not too irritating.
I have no problem recommending the book to fans of the genre.
It ends neatly with a bit of suspense but I wouldn't say it's a cliffhanger.
I intend to purchase the next book in the series.
No plot spoilers
No potential triggers
There is some swearing and one sex scene lightly written if a little crude.
The characterisation is good, enough for the reader to form a connection, at least with the main characters. However, I felt there were too many incidental characters that didn't really add anything to the plot.
POTENTIAL PLOT SPOILERS ALERT.
I thought Ms Fisk, although a nice touch, was irrelevant. Likewise the woman dragging her kids to multiple cash points, the idiot guard, the REMF General/Colonel etc.
It seemed to me that the author attempted to instil a touch of frustration in the reader towards the military during martial law, but the error of calling it marshall law meant it missed the mark considerably.
That and the fact the characters were straight out of a spoof. Nobody attaining the rank of General would react this way, especially not a serving General who would have access to additional information and resources as well as having undertaken theoretical disaster training for multiple scenarios including nuclear attack.
The brothers seem to have a vast array of skills, which I'm not going to get into in the review, except to say the people around them appear to be exceedingly lucky to meet them.
With regard to the plane and helicopter scenes, I didn't think them too technical, I followed along quite easily, but whether they are factually accurate is another thing altogether. I prefer to suspend belief a little and go along with the scenes.
What I did find ridiculous was the aerial acrobatics engaged in at the start of the book.
No pilot in a borrowed plane would ignore safety to that extent, with no thought to other air traffic around them. Neither would they have altered their allotted altitude without notifying the nearest ATC and obtaining permission.
There are parts that are unbelievable and clumsy definitely.
But it's a novel. It's not badly written and the storyline is engaging.
It needs a decent proof reader and editor, but the errors are not too irritating.
I have no problem recommending the book to fans of the genre.
It ends neatly with a bit of suspense but I wouldn't say it's a cliffhanger.
I intend to purchase the next book in the series.
March 5, 2018
2/7, NYC. 8:01 EST. Cynthia “Cyn” Reveal (wife/mother), Steve Montrose (Cyn’s husband/father), & Melissa (Cyn/Steve’s 3 month-daughter) had no clue what was about to happen to them or anyone else for that matter.
NV. Everon Student (Franklin’s stepbrother, solar power farm owner), was showing off his 2 investments to Andréa Buer.
She was almost too much for him to handle.
Hunt William (Williams Power production owner) wanted to own the solar power.
Something happened to the Lear jet Everon & Andréa were aboard. It was plummeting toward the earth.
It leveled off & they survived.
Ash Cave, OH. Reverend Franklin Reveal (Everon’s stepbrother, retired US Army Special Forces: 75th. Ranger Regiment) was out rappelling a mountain.
President Wall had just issued Presidential Executive Order 16-176.
Colonel Devers Broadmore delivered the message to the American PPL.
Colonel Bob Marsh had his orders also.
Nathan King had bought the Empire State building for what it was worth.
Mr. Chuck Farndike (regional Red Cross blood coordinator) were doing their best to help massive amounts of PPL.
Ahmad Hashim was puking up some horrible looking stuff.
Colonel Marsh was reporting back to General Anders about the radiation level.
How many miles would the fallout travel?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great thriller movie, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; EBookDaily; B. B. Broadington LLC; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
NV. Everon Student (Franklin’s stepbrother, solar power farm owner), was showing off his 2 investments to Andréa Buer.
She was almost too much for him to handle.
Hunt William (Williams Power production owner) wanted to own the solar power.
Something happened to the Lear jet Everon & Andréa were aboard. It was plummeting toward the earth.
It leveled off & they survived.
Ash Cave, OH. Reverend Franklin Reveal (Everon’s stepbrother, retired US Army Special Forces: 75th. Ranger Regiment) was out rappelling a mountain.
President Wall had just issued Presidential Executive Order 16-176.
Colonel Devers Broadmore delivered the message to the American PPL.
Colonel Bob Marsh had his orders also.
Nathan King had bought the Empire State building for what it was worth.
Mr. Chuck Farndike (regional Red Cross blood coordinator) were doing their best to help massive amounts of PPL.
Ahmad Hashim was puking up some horrible looking stuff.
Colonel Marsh was reporting back to General Anders about the radiation level.
How many miles would the fallout travel?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great thriller movie, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; EBookDaily; B. B. Broadington LLC; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
January 20, 2018
Reading "Loss of Reason" is like taking a ride on a rickety wooden roller coaster; twists and turns are sharp and plentiful, climbs are filled with fear and anticipation, then, after reaching the top, the bottom suddenly falls out as you careen downhill at supersonic speed, screaming and praying that the cars will not crash and kill everyone. There is no relief until the end.
In this story, a pair of step-brothers come together and set out to rescue their family after a nuclear bomb explodes in New York City. Neither has super powers, but what they set out to accomplish can't be done by mere mortals. Most everything is destroyed, partially incinerated bodies and rubble line the streets, and yet throngs of survivors are doing everything in their power to escape the city. However, in most cases, they are all trapped by unmovable objects and will surely die without help. Everyone is also at risk after the radio-active rain cloud changes direction and heads back toward the city.
This is a story of love, hope, and compassion. Like the roller coaster ride, there are some slow spots and repitition throughout the story and the ending will surely upset many readers who didn't know this was #1 of a series - it ends in a cliff hanger with many unanswered questions. Yet the author includes two chapters of the next installment to answer some of them. If you enjoy action and suspense doomsday stories with strong lead characters, then you'll like "Loss of Reason" and cheer on the heroes.
In this story, a pair of step-brothers come together and set out to rescue their family after a nuclear bomb explodes in New York City. Neither has super powers, but what they set out to accomplish can't be done by mere mortals. Most everything is destroyed, partially incinerated bodies and rubble line the streets, and yet throngs of survivors are doing everything in their power to escape the city. However, in most cases, they are all trapped by unmovable objects and will surely die without help. Everyone is also at risk after the radio-active rain cloud changes direction and heads back toward the city.
This is a story of love, hope, and compassion. Like the roller coaster ride, there are some slow spots and repitition throughout the story and the ending will surely upset many readers who didn't know this was #1 of a series - it ends in a cliff hanger with many unanswered questions. Yet the author includes two chapters of the next installment to answer some of them. If you enjoy action and suspense doomsday stories with strong lead characters, then you'll like "Loss of Reason" and cheer on the heroes.
July 7, 2017
Suspenseful from the start, Loss of Reason by Miles A. Maxwell kept me wondering what will happen next. This book is very different from thriller and suspense books I've been reading lately. There are no gory details, chase scenes, or superhuman fighting skills, though the brothers Franklin and Everon are exceptionally adept and resourceful. Loss of Reason also differs from apocalyptic books in that it is hopeful.
When New York City is blasted by an atomic bomb, Franklin and Everon try to rescue their sister and her family. With time against them, they meet challenges and situations that delay the search. Will they be successful? Will they find out who is responsible for the detonation?
Though the book ends with a cliffhanger, which I detest, the author includes the first two chapters of the next book in the "State of Reason Mystery Series," which, in my opinion, is the rightful conclusion.
I recommend this book as a refreshing change in the thriller and suspense genre.
When New York City is blasted by an atomic bomb, Franklin and Everon try to rescue their sister and her family. With time against them, they meet challenges and situations that delay the search. Will they be successful? Will they find out who is responsible for the detonation?
Though the book ends with a cliffhanger, which I detest, the author includes the first two chapters of the next book in the "State of Reason Mystery Series," which, in my opinion, is the rightful conclusion.
I recommend this book as a refreshing change in the thriller and suspense genre.
September 5, 2017
Scarily realistic
Maxwell delivers an agonizing view of one of the worst fears known to everyone, a Nuclear Attack. This gripping story unfolds around one pair of brothers who refuse to give up and know people who don't either. Two bombs rock the eastern coast of the U.S. but are there more to come?
As vivid a book as I have read in a long, long time. Almost could not stop reading. Had to finish, must know, only to be dealt a cliffhanger ending. No worries, the next book is right there. Loved the imagery, the all encompassing hope in humanity woven through each character.
Maxwell delivers an agonizing view of one of the worst fears known to everyone, a Nuclear Attack. This gripping story unfolds around one pair of brothers who refuse to give up and know people who don't either. Two bombs rock the eastern coast of the U.S. but are there more to come?
As vivid a book as I have read in a long, long time. Almost could not stop reading. Had to finish, must know, only to be dealt a cliffhanger ending. No worries, the next book is right there. Loved the imagery, the all encompassing hope in humanity woven through each character.
July 24, 2025
Note: Did not finish
I read over thirty percent of this book, but ended up putting it down because I found its main characters to be poorly written. They are all but superheroes who have just the skills needed for every situation. Anyone who disagrees with their plan of recklessly going into a nuclear disaster area to save a family member is depicted as being wrong, never mind the fact that it's a stupid idea just on its face.
The only saving grace is that the plot moves quickly.
I read over thirty percent of this book, but ended up putting it down because I found its main characters to be poorly written. They are all but superheroes who have just the skills needed for every situation. Anyone who disagrees with their plan of recklessly going into a nuclear disaster area to save a family member is depicted as being wrong, never mind the fact that it's a stupid idea just on its face.
The only saving grace is that the plot moves quickly.
May 20, 2018
A Definite Page Turner
I was hooked on the first page. Stopping to eat was bothersome at best. I loved the characters and enjoyed the bantering between them, even in the time of crisis. When I reached the end I only wanted more. I can hardly wait to read Search for Reason. I highly recommend this book!
I was hooked on the first page. Stopping to eat was bothersome at best. I loved the characters and enjoyed the bantering between them, even in the time of crisis. When I reached the end I only wanted more. I can hardly wait to read Search for Reason. I highly recommend this book!
December 4, 2018
I was expecting a slightly better plot with several compact twists in the story line. Though I won't say that I am disappointed, but it tightness of the content was lacking while developing the story. Rather, I should say, the portrayal of the scenes could have been more captivating. Liked the book overall. Recommendable as an one time read. Thank you.
October 4, 2019
Amazing end
Two brothers, united by the desperate need to get their sister, her husband and her baby daughter out of New York. A bomb. The end of so much. But not everything ended. Family is forever.
Amazing read. No discernible errors anywhere. Major cliffhanger ending this volume is the only reason for the missing 5th star.
Two brothers, united by the desperate need to get their sister, her husband and her baby daughter out of New York. A bomb. The end of so much. But not everything ended. Family is forever.
Amazing read. No discernible errors anywhere. Major cliffhanger ending this volume is the only reason for the missing 5th star.
December 13, 2019
Fighting with real live heros.
Really enjoyed. Story was very realistic. Characters portrayed were alive. Storyline moved along and kept me engrossed. Couldn't put down. Left me wanting more.
Also gave me thoughts about how would I react if something like this happened in the here and now.
Really enjoyed. Story was very realistic. Characters portrayed were alive. Storyline moved along and kept me engrossed. Couldn't put down. Left me wanting more.
Also gave me thoughts about how would I react if something like this happened in the here and now.
January 24, 2025
A good thriller
The book was very well written with very few typos in it. The story was intriguing and captures your thoughts and makes you want to keep reading and not put it down. The ending could have been a little more of a closure but it was not a cliffhanger. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys and enjoyable thrilling read
The book was very well written with very few typos in it. The story was intriguing and captures your thoughts and makes you want to keep reading and not put it down. The ending could have been a little more of a closure but it was not a cliffhanger. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys and enjoyable thrilling read
January 10, 2017
Had to remind myself to breathe
Every page is filled with suspense. There is a feel that this is screen play that is waiting to be made into a major motion picture. The main characters are interesting and seem real. This book is written with men as the target audience.
Every page is filled with suspense. There is a feel that this is screen play that is waiting to be made into a major motion picture. The main characters are interesting and seem real. This book is written with men as the target audience.
May 16, 2017
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
OK. So if you can ignore how far fetched the story is in places then this could be a riveting thriller.
Unfortunately I couldn't ignore how the main characters appeared to run rough shod over all authority.
OK. So if you can ignore how far fetched the story is in places then this could be a riveting thriller.
Unfortunately I couldn't ignore how the main characters appeared to run rough shod over all authority.
December 16, 2017
Shades of things to come?
Believable story of what would occur if an atomic bomb was sent to New York. Strong male characters and a host of other characters who show the many side of humanity, good and bad.
Believable story of what would occur if an atomic bomb was sent to New York. Strong male characters and a host of other characters who show the many side of humanity, good and bad.
March 10, 2018
Bombs in New York
This book really caused me so much anxiety. Could we deal with a nuclear bomb detonated in New York City? No one really knows what, how, or why? I am ready to read the next book in the series. I want to know who do it.
This book really caused me so much anxiety. Could we deal with a nuclear bomb detonated in New York City? No one really knows what, how, or why? I am ready to read the next book in the series. I want to know who do it.
March 14, 2018
Remember to breathe
This story has you on the edge of your seat in the race against time to get to their sister. How will they do it against great odds? Will they find her with all the blasted buildings around them? Read to find out
This story has you on the edge of your seat in the race against time to get to their sister. How will they do it against great odds? Will they find her with all the blasted buildings around them? Read to find out
June 22, 2018
A look at the future
This could happen. Keeps you turning pages. Will they win against all odds? Find out. A look at our future perhaps. Will start the 2nd book tomorrow. It's too late tonight.
This could happen. Keeps you turning pages. Will they win against all odds? Find out. A look at our future perhaps. Will start the 2nd book tomorrow. It's too late tonight.
August 10, 2018
Don't bother
I almost quit reading this book. It was disjointed
I almost quit reading this book. I found the storylines and new characters to be so disjointed and not introduced in a coherent manner as to make it impossible to follow the plot thread.
I almost quit reading this book. It was disjointed
I almost quit reading this book. I found the storylines and new characters to be so disjointed and not introduced in a coherent manner as to make it impossible to follow the plot thread.
October 23, 2018
Oh. My. God!
This book was one that was so descriptive that it pulled me in and even though I felt I couldn't read anymore because it seemed so real, I couldn't put it down. It left me feeling nervous about checking the daily news because of what I might find.
This book was one that was so descriptive that it pulled me in and even though I felt I couldn't read anymore because it seemed so real, I couldn't put it down. It left me feeling nervous about checking the daily news because of what I might find.
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