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After the Shift #2
Killing Frost
Nathan and his family are on the run from a catastrophic polar shift—but the bitter cold is the least of their worries.
Nathan was led to believe Detroit would be the Promised Land, but when his family arrives they find a city struggling just to survive frigid conditions. Nathan’s old friend Stryker has made a safe haven in the ancient Masonic Building, but it soon becomes clear the comfortable life within his walls is unsustainable. Resources are running out fast, and with a new baby to feed and a son in need of medicine, Nathan and Cyndi face a difficult choice: dig in with the dangerously naïve Stryker or head west to Wyoming with their friends Donie and Dave.
As Nathan debates this fateful decision, he learns the horrifying secret behind Stryker’s success. He knows deep down that he is unwilling to pay such a price for his family’s safety, but leaving the city is no easy matter when even the walls have eyes. Now, his family, Syd, and their friends will have to use all their skills to help each other escape, or die trying.
This novel contains violence, profanity, referenced sexual content, and referenced sexual violence.
Nathan was led to believe Detroit would be the Promised Land, but when his family arrives they find a city struggling just to survive frigid conditions. Nathan’s old friend Stryker has made a safe haven in the ancient Masonic Building, but it soon becomes clear the comfortable life within his walls is unsustainable. Resources are running out fast, and with a new baby to feed and a son in need of medicine, Nathan and Cyndi face a difficult choice: dig in with the dangerously naïve Stryker or head west to Wyoming with their friends Donie and Dave.
As Nathan debates this fateful decision, he learns the horrifying secret behind Stryker’s success. He knows deep down that he is unwilling to pay such a price for his family’s safety, but leaving the city is no easy matter when even the walls have eyes. Now, his family, Syd, and their friends will have to use all their skills to help each other escape, or die trying.
This novel contains violence, profanity, referenced sexual content, and referenced sexual violence.
- GenresApocalyptic
372 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2018
334 people are currently reading
73 people want to read
About the author
Grace Hamilton
142 books300 followersGrace Hamilton is the prepper pen-name for a bad-ass, survivalist momma-bear of four kids, and wife to a wonderful husband. After being stuck in a mountain cabin for six days following a flash flood, she decided she never wanted to feel so powerless or have to send her kids to bed hungry again. Now she lives the prepper lifestyle and knows that if SHTF or TEOTWAWKI happens, she’ll be ready to help protect and provide for her family.
Combine this survivalist mentality with a vivid imagination (as well as a slightly unhealthy day dreaming habit) and you get a prepper fiction author. Grace spends her days thinking about the worst possible survival situations that a person could be thrown into, then throwing her characters into these nightmares while trying to figure out "What SHOULD you do in this situation?"
It’s her wish that through her characters, you will get to experience what life will be like and essentially learn from their mistakes and experiences.
Combine this survivalist mentality with a vivid imagination (as well as a slightly unhealthy day dreaming habit) and you get a prepper fiction author. Grace spends her days thinking about the worst possible survival situations that a person could be thrown into, then throwing her characters into these nightmares while trying to figure out "What SHOULD you do in this situation?"
It’s her wish that through her characters, you will get to experience what life will be like and essentially learn from their mistakes and experiences.
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December 18, 2018
A fantastic read with brilliant characters. I'm really enjoying this series. Looking forward to the next one. 4*.
May 17, 2019
2,5/5. This book is the perfect example of how a rating my be wrong on a second book or third of a series. Yeah this book has a higher rating on Goodreads then the first one, but it also have half the reviews, why is it higher, simple, only the people who like the first will get to the second, and that is often why the rating keep getting higher as a series advance.
Anyway that being said, this book isn't better or worse then the first. Same kind of quality and flaws. If you like the first you should enjoy it and if not why bother!
Anyway that being said, this book isn't better or worse then the first. Same kind of quality and flaws. If you like the first you should enjoy it and if not why bother!
October 21, 2018
Review: KILLING FROST by Grace Hamilton
(AFTER THE SHIFT BOOK 2)
Grace Hamilton is a talented author and her knowledge of prepping and climate science inform this captivating series. Her grasp of characterization and the deeper human emotions ensure readers will remain engrossed.
Now that Nathan and his family have at last departed upstate New York for Detroit, they've discovered that the near-Paradise they were promised doesn't exist. What they also discover is hard work and danger--but then this is, after all, the Apocalypse.
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(AFTER THE SHIFT BOOK 2)
Grace Hamilton is a talented author and her knowledge of prepping and climate science inform this captivating series. Her grasp of characterization and the deeper human emotions ensure readers will remain engrossed.
Now that Nathan and his family have at last departed upstate New York for Detroit, they've discovered that the near-Paradise they were promised doesn't exist. What they also discover is hard work and danger--but then this is, after all, the Apocalypse.
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November 24, 2018
REVIEW
Having read and really enjoyed Freezing Point the first book in the After the Shift series I couldn’t wait to read more. It was not a case of if I should read this one it was more of a when can I squeeze it in! I initially downloaded this one thinking I would read it once completing another book I was reading but wow this one had a strong pull and I ended up putting down/pausing what was my current read on the kindle and diving straight into this one!
The cover fits the description in the book of the masonic building that Stryker has described as being a safe and thriving place to live. All is most certainly not how Stryker has described it. It turns out that Nathans friend has changed a lot since he last saw him and it isn’t for the better! The surroundings are stark and to be honest I think that Nathan, Cyndi and their travel companions they picked up on the way are worse off than they were to begin with! This book cover alone would make me want to pick it up from a book store shelf to learn more about it.
The genres I have seen listed for this book are Post-Apocalyptic, Sci-Fi & Dystopian, which I agree with. I should point out once again there is some "violent" content meaning this book should (in my opinion) be categorised as General Fiction and an 18+ book, however I do think that most older teens/mature teens will probably have seen much more violence scenes on TV then there is described in the book. Killing Frost has more detailed injuries and more violent action and betrayal than Freezing Point had. I would also add Climate Fiction to the genre list as the book
Is set in a perpetual winter.
At the beginning of the book there’s a kind of summary or a look back at how far the characters have travelled and what they went through to get to where they are in Killing Frost. I always like books to have a bit of a recap at the beginning if they are part of a series. It doesn’t need to be in great detail just a little about the major events of the prior book to jog your memory, though I have to admit I had remembered all the necessary details about Freezing Point as I began reading Killing Frost.
As in Freezing Point Cyndi’s prepping skills are still well sought after and end up having to be used as a bargaining tool in Killing Frost. Cyndi has already given birth to her baby, Brandon and he is a few months old when this book starts. The main reason Cyndi & Nathan do not immediately leave Detroit is that there are medics and medical supplies available as Brandon is a sickly baby and Tony still battles with his asthma. Sadly these medical services and supplies are not as freely available as Stryker had described. Initially the travellers cannot understand why Stryker has so blatantly lied about life in Detroit. As always Cyndi, Nathan, etc literally keep their heads down and get on with the situation they are presented with. They are soon planning to move on from Detroit as soon as they can. They have ended up in an increasingly dangerous place to live in.
In Freezing Point Syd feels like she has avoided her past and the guy she never wants to see again. . . . .but soon realises that is not the case. Her past is Danny, the leader of a cruel gang who want females simply to breed with to continue humanity. Though Syd is still really reluctant to reveal exactly what Danny did to her, she finally opens up to Nathan.
If you thought Freezing Point was action packed then Killing Frost is even more so! I have noticed with other book series that the second book isn’t always as good as the first but wow this one is even better than first book. I’m seriously looking forward to more from this series.
There are new friendships, love, loss, betrayal and plenty of sacrifice in Killing Frost. I think that Nathan and some of the others in their travelling family have to quickly toughen up and use all the skills and treasured items to barter and deal with a lot more unscrupulous people in Detroit. Then just when all seems loss, help arrives in an unlikely form.
Killing Frost also see’s Nathan face impossible decisions and awkward, life and death situations. There are many times he could just give up but Nathan isn’t like that and always thinks back to what his father would say to him. “Family first” becomes his motto and mantra that he attempts to live by. However, when friends he and Cyndi have made along their travels become more like family and are in danger how can possibly choose who to save and who to let go?
.
I immediately took a dislike to Stryker in Freezing Point and I think you’ll agree once you have read the book, he sure deserves to be a hated character! I must admit I did get suckered in at one point and begin to feel sympathy for his character. . . but, ..well,… without spoilers I will say he turns out bad. . .really bad.
I grew to love Rose, the leader of Trash Town where almost anything can be bartered for what you want or need. I adored the easy, camaraderie and flirting that was never going to go anywhere between her and Nathan.
I still adored the characters of Nathan & Cyndi, always happy to trade skills and prepping information with anyone that wishes to do so. One character in particular hands over a very valuable item that will be in demand as the world tries to build itself back up again.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing Killing Frost were No! Oh no! How could you Grace? . . .Mmm a little cryptic of me I know but I think a lot of readers will be shocked.
After everything this group has been through already, I did not see that ending coming at all! The ultimate sacrifice. . .wow! But did the right one make the ultimate sacrifice? I suppose we will find out in book three in January 2019 in Black Ice. I hope we get to re-visit or catch up somehow with some of the characters that chose to stay in Detroit. The other final thought Killing Frost left me with was Is anywhere safe now?
Having read and really enjoyed Freezing Point the first book in the After the Shift series I couldn’t wait to read more. It was not a case of if I should read this one it was more of a when can I squeeze it in! I initially downloaded this one thinking I would read it once completing another book I was reading but wow this one had a strong pull and I ended up putting down/pausing what was my current read on the kindle and diving straight into this one!
The cover fits the description in the book of the masonic building that Stryker has described as being a safe and thriving place to live. All is most certainly not how Stryker has described it. It turns out that Nathans friend has changed a lot since he last saw him and it isn’t for the better! The surroundings are stark and to be honest I think that Nathan, Cyndi and their travel companions they picked up on the way are worse off than they were to begin with! This book cover alone would make me want to pick it up from a book store shelf to learn more about it.
The genres I have seen listed for this book are Post-Apocalyptic, Sci-Fi & Dystopian, which I agree with. I should point out once again there is some "violent" content meaning this book should (in my opinion) be categorised as General Fiction and an 18+ book, however I do think that most older teens/mature teens will probably have seen much more violence scenes on TV then there is described in the book. Killing Frost has more detailed injuries and more violent action and betrayal than Freezing Point had. I would also add Climate Fiction to the genre list as the book
Is set in a perpetual winter.
At the beginning of the book there’s a kind of summary or a look back at how far the characters have travelled and what they went through to get to where they are in Killing Frost. I always like books to have a bit of a recap at the beginning if they are part of a series. It doesn’t need to be in great detail just a little about the major events of the prior book to jog your memory, though I have to admit I had remembered all the necessary details about Freezing Point as I began reading Killing Frost.
As in Freezing Point Cyndi’s prepping skills are still well sought after and end up having to be used as a bargaining tool in Killing Frost. Cyndi has already given birth to her baby, Brandon and he is a few months old when this book starts. The main reason Cyndi & Nathan do not immediately leave Detroit is that there are medics and medical supplies available as Brandon is a sickly baby and Tony still battles with his asthma. Sadly these medical services and supplies are not as freely available as Stryker had described. Initially the travellers cannot understand why Stryker has so blatantly lied about life in Detroit. As always Cyndi, Nathan, etc literally keep their heads down and get on with the situation they are presented with. They are soon planning to move on from Detroit as soon as they can. They have ended up in an increasingly dangerous place to live in.
In Freezing Point Syd feels like she has avoided her past and the guy she never wants to see again. . . . .but soon realises that is not the case. Her past is Danny, the leader of a cruel gang who want females simply to breed with to continue humanity. Though Syd is still really reluctant to reveal exactly what Danny did to her, she finally opens up to Nathan.
If you thought Freezing Point was action packed then Killing Frost is even more so! I have noticed with other book series that the second book isn’t always as good as the first but wow this one is even better than first book. I’m seriously looking forward to more from this series.
There are new friendships, love, loss, betrayal and plenty of sacrifice in Killing Frost. I think that Nathan and some of the others in their travelling family have to quickly toughen up and use all the skills and treasured items to barter and deal with a lot more unscrupulous people in Detroit. Then just when all seems loss, help arrives in an unlikely form.
Killing Frost also see’s Nathan face impossible decisions and awkward, life and death situations. There are many times he could just give up but Nathan isn’t like that and always thinks back to what his father would say to him. “Family first” becomes his motto and mantra that he attempts to live by. However, when friends he and Cyndi have made along their travels become more like family and are in danger how can possibly choose who to save and who to let go?
.
I immediately took a dislike to Stryker in Freezing Point and I think you’ll agree once you have read the book, he sure deserves to be a hated character! I must admit I did get suckered in at one point and begin to feel sympathy for his character. . . but, ..well,… without spoilers I will say he turns out bad. . .really bad.
I grew to love Rose, the leader of Trash Town where almost anything can be bartered for what you want or need. I adored the easy, camaraderie and flirting that was never going to go anywhere between her and Nathan.
I still adored the characters of Nathan & Cyndi, always happy to trade skills and prepping information with anyone that wishes to do so. One character in particular hands over a very valuable item that will be in demand as the world tries to build itself back up again.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing Killing Frost were No! Oh no! How could you Grace? . . .Mmm a little cryptic of me I know but I think a lot of readers will be shocked.
After everything this group has been through already, I did not see that ending coming at all! The ultimate sacrifice. . .wow! But did the right one make the ultimate sacrifice? I suppose we will find out in book three in January 2019 in Black Ice. I hope we get to re-visit or catch up somehow with some of the characters that chose to stay in Detroit. The other final thought Killing Frost left me with was Is anywhere safe now?
November 22, 2018
Killing Frost is the 2nd book in this series but it can be read by itself as it does give you insight into the first book to know what has lead up to story so far. The Us is freezing up up and civilization as it was it no longer valid, and it does actually make you think how we can protect our plant as we trundle along in our every day lives taking things for granted.uI love Nathan is trying to protect his family and secure a new safe future for not only his family but close friends and those he collects along his travels. Nathan has traveled to Detroit with the dream of it being a safe place for him and his family only to find that his best friend lied to him and put not only himself but his family at risk. The story so far is gripping and i found it very hard to put down and cant wait to read the next book in this series and i'm sure you will find just as capitvating as i have
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2018
Killing Frost is book two of After The Shift series and picks up where book one Freezing Point left off. This story remind us that we need to take care of our planet because this is one of the horrible disasters we could be faced with in the future. I love the way Nathan is trying to do what's best for his family. If you read book one you know they left New York for Detroit searching for safety and the Promised land. But Detroit turned out to be just as bad as New York. Now they must decide whether to move on or try to survive in Detroit. This author has taken on a very difficult subject and really got me thinking about how we all need to take better care of our planet. Great writing, strong independent characters and a intriguing story line make this a 5 star read. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
January 17, 2019
Just sensationally crafted!
If you want to read what it might be like to live in apocalyptic times, then read any of Grace Hamilton's series on that subject. The Dark Retreat series, as I call them is what drew me to her writings. Now, we are here in a snow covered possible end of times, at least from our current world. The main characters; Nathan and his crew are good people looking for other good people, but they have a knack for finding crazy, power hungry outfits. These stories are well thought out, and dreams havoc on the "what ifs" in our minds. Looking forward to Black Ice.
If you want to read what it might be like to live in apocalyptic times, then read any of Grace Hamilton's series on that subject. The Dark Retreat series, as I call them is what drew me to her writings. Now, we are here in a snow covered possible end of times, at least from our current world. The main characters; Nathan and his crew are good people looking for other good people, but they have a knack for finding crazy, power hungry outfits. These stories are well thought out, and dreams havoc on the "what ifs" in our minds. Looking forward to Black Ice.
January 20, 2019
I requested this on a whim. Once I closely read the premise, I was so intrigued that I took a chance and purchased books 1 & 3. I read book 1 and was hooked. This installment was even better! More character development, more action, more hope and treachery. Now, I’m torn...I am anxious to read book 3, but I don’t really want this series to end. Fans of the sociological aspects of The Walking Dead (not zombie related) will enjoy the twists of bravery, human adaptability, and power struggles. Great depiction of how disaster brings out the dichotomy of human behavior: the best of us rising to the challenge against the cruelty man inflicts on his fellow man.
May 9, 2019
Not your average dystopian tale. This series is a conundrum in its own right. It is well-written and interesting to the point of driving me on to read more. On the other hand, I have a problem with Nathan that makes me want to close the book and throw it. Nathan is hopelessly naïve, continually making bad decisions, getting his family and friends in dire situations; some making the ultimate sacrifice. How they continue following this boob is beyond me. He has a good heart but as a leader leaves much to be desired. After the weird experience at the silo; luckily it could have been much worse, they are back on track heading for Casper, Wyoming.
November 21, 2018
Killing Frost
After the Shift Book 2
Grace Hamilton
This was great. This book picked up right where the first left off. It was great. Nathan and his family were heading to Detroit where he believed it to be a safe haven because of a friend told him they had a safe place with resources. Of course all fairy tales must come to an end. When they find out how they are maintaining what they have, and how it is running out, they have to find a new place fast. The sacrifices are too big. Even in an apocalypse some things are to much to do!!
After the Shift Book 2
Grace Hamilton
This was great. This book picked up right where the first left off. It was great. Nathan and his family were heading to Detroit where he believed it to be a safe haven because of a friend told him they had a safe place with resources. Of course all fairy tales must come to an end. When they find out how they are maintaining what they have, and how it is running out, they have to find a new place fast. The sacrifices are too big. Even in an apocalypse some things are to much to do!!
April 7, 2019
Pain and lose of your true love
We are only ships that pass in the night. During the freezing apocalyptic store, pain is the thing that will keep you fighting. Loss of your loved ones can break you or make you stronger. The continue struggles of one family, who's mantra is Family First, keeps this family fighting to survive. Keep reading this awesome story. You will be happy and heart broken as you read the next installment of this series.
We are only ships that pass in the night. During the freezing apocalyptic store, pain is the thing that will keep you fighting. Loss of your loved ones can break you or make you stronger. The continue struggles of one family, who's mantra is Family First, keeps this family fighting to survive. Keep reading this awesome story. You will be happy and heart broken as you read the next installment of this series.
December 1, 2018
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the 1st book I’ve read written by Grace Hamilton; she has done a great job at writing a good book. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
This is the 1st book I’ve read written by Grace Hamilton; she has done a great job at writing a good book. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
December 2, 2018
Another ice age has hit and life is very hard. He needs to find a safe place for them and they think they have found it. He soon find things are not as it seems. What will he do? Will he leave or stay? See what he will do
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 3, 2018
Killing Frost by Grace Hamilton is a great book to read. This is another great book to read in the series and it is a defiante page turner. I fell so in love with this book like I did the first one love the storng characters and the story line, I highly recommend this story to everyone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 6, 2019
Audible:Of COURSE I read Book 2 first! I liked it.It was good,not great.I didn't really care or get attached to any of the characters.They seemed a bit shallow to me. Had I read book 1 first,who knows. DC Newman was a good narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
November 23, 2018
This book is keeping me reading. There is a lot of stuff going on that just surprised me. A motive is revealed and all I can say is WOW. I can't wait for more. This is a very good series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 1, 2018
I didn't think I'd enjoy just another dystopia but this is fabulous and not your average story. I was captivated in the first few pages and then, I was hooked. Very page-turning and unique.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 16, 2018
While I am enjoying the series and this is a good addition to it, it was a bit further out there than I expected and didn't flow as well as the first. The premise and writing are on target, the surprises are well surprising and sad and might get you angry and yelling at your poor kindle ;)
November 13, 2018
Great read
Another great book in the series. Always a page turner. Could not put it down once I started to read. Action every minute.
Another great book in the series. Always a page turner. Could not put it down once I started to read. Action every minute.
December 4, 2018
Cindi
Definitely a book about a strong, capable women. Standing strong for her family and friends. It's hard to imagine the hardships that they endured.
Definitely a book about a strong, capable women. Standing strong for her family and friends. It's hard to imagine the hardships that they endured.
February 9, 2019
Pretty interesting. Decent character development for the main characters; not so much on the others.
February 27, 2019
A good book
Intense storyline with a lot of action. Great characters. Easy to read. Hard to put down. I really enjoyed this book.
Intense storyline with a lot of action. Great characters. Easy to read. Hard to put down. I really enjoyed this book.
July 28, 2019
A very good read
This series of books keep getting better and better. Anxious to the next one and will be sorry to have the series end.
This series of books keep getting better and better. Anxious to the next one and will be sorry to have the series end.
January 18, 2020
Outstanding plot. I read it in one day. Read this novel, you will look for all the other books by this author.
February 18, 2020
A thrilling novel with lots of twist and turns. With edge of the seat excitement! Really enjoyed it. Now to read the next book in the series!!!
August 4, 2020
Entertaining
The story takes a quicker pace as it becomes apparent that Nathan’s childhood friend had lied to him about the conditions in Detroit.
The story takes a quicker pace as it becomes apparent that Nathan’s childhood friend had lied to him about the conditions in Detroit.
November 18, 2020
Adventuresome
The book was full of adventure. It was very interesting and fast paced. Not a moment went by that wasn't full of excitement.
The book was full of adventure. It was very interesting and fast paced. Not a moment went by that wasn't full of excitement.
July 23, 2025
Disappointment! To make it short: too much fighting and not enough "surviving". And far too many coincidences. Not worth the time.
January 10, 2019
Excellent read. Totally new view of dystopian than I am used to.
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