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Fall of Houston #4
No Surrender
A Post Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
The battle is far from over.
Surviving each day is still a perilous struggle, and the farm may not be the safe haven Will Fontenot had hoped.
Will’s homecoming to Calcasieu Parish, is anything but welcoming as he comes face to face with the Blanchards, a local crime family who have taken over the town. But long-strained family ties are strengthened when Will’s cousins come to the rescue.
A new community is formed as residents of Sugar Cove Road band together to protect their loved ones. As one thing leads to another, they become increasingly unable to secure their community against a much more powerful foe than the Blanchards.
With foreign fighters quickly approaching, a decision must be made: flee with what they can carry--or stand and fight. They are outnumbered and ill-equipped for the battle that is again at their doorsteps.
The lives of everyone Will loves are on the line, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect them.
The battle is far from over.
Surviving each day is still a perilous struggle, and the farm may not be the safe haven Will Fontenot had hoped.
Will’s homecoming to Calcasieu Parish, is anything but welcoming as he comes face to face with the Blanchards, a local crime family who have taken over the town. But long-strained family ties are strengthened when Will’s cousins come to the rescue.
A new community is formed as residents of Sugar Cove Road band together to protect their loved ones. As one thing leads to another, they become increasingly unable to secure their community against a much more powerful foe than the Blanchards.
With foreign fighters quickly approaching, a decision must be made: flee with what they can carry--or stand and fight. They are outnumbered and ill-equipped for the battle that is again at their doorsteps.
The lives of everyone Will loves are on the line, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect them.
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Published May 31, 2021
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August 2, 2021
This has generally been a decent series until now. For one thing, this skips over periods of time where we only know what happened because they think about what happened and we miss what little action might have occurred. It is very draggy in spots where they mostly contemplate how bad things are. We do get that since it is an apocalyptic situation. There are quite a few writing/editing issues with wrong words (can't take those dump kittens?), missing punctuation etc. Savannah is agonizing to watch as she frets constantly, including worrying about her 7-year-old that has the emotional level of a 4-year-old and literally must be duct-taped to prevent her from alerting enemy fighters. A lot of gung-ho-let's-fight feeling evaporates as they confront the reality of an advancing army, though we do get the token guy with a MAGA hat, apparently so that we know he is a bona fide patriot (ugh-why?). At the very end, there is an address by the new president on his plans for recovery. Wait, did I miss that the Chinese are still here and trying to occupy land? You put the new US capital in Austin which is very close to the fighting instead of much further away? Did I miss something there? I guess I don't care since I see no real point in continuing.
June 4, 2021
That Child needs her butt spanked!
That’s what’s wrong with kids today and how they act. We got spanked and are just fine!
This series seems to be getting better with each book. I am glad that Will has stopped whining so much! Most of the gang has survived and are together at the camp. I can not wait until the next book to see what happens next to our gang. Thank you for not killing off any of the main characters and for using Kindle Unlimited.
That’s what’s wrong with kids today and how they act. We got spanked and are just fine!
This series seems to be getting better with each book. I am glad that Will has stopped whining so much! Most of the gang has survived and are together at the camp. I can not wait until the next book to see what happens next to our gang. Thank you for not killing off any of the main characters and for using Kindle Unlimited.
October 3, 2021
Wow!!
This Author never disappoints! A must read!! So much thought and heart goes into their work! Highly recommend to anyone!
This Author never disappoints! A must read!! So much thought and heart goes into their work! Highly recommend to anyone!
September 8, 2022
No Surrender by T.L. Payne is the forth book in the Fall of Houston five book series. I have a hard time reviewing this type of series by each book, so I'm talking about them all as a unit. This series could have benefited from some heavy editing. I think cutting it down to two (or possibly three) books would've been an improvement. A lot of the action in this story gets repetitive. People get into trouble, then fight their way out again and again. I got tired of the main character constantly saying all he wanted to do was protect his boy. I also thought the politics of the situation were a bit simplistic. Communist countries don't cooperate with each other just because they're communist. Unless I was a true blue fan of this genre, I'd skip it.
December 14, 2022
A bit too political
Entertaining but predictable. As the story progresses,
the author blatantly reveals his political views he had hinted at earlier -a distraction that stopped my already waning interest.
Entertaining but predictable. As the story progresses,
the author blatantly reveals his political views he had hinted at earlier -a distraction that stopped my already waning interest.
September 14, 2022
No Surrender is TL Payne's fourth installment in the Fall of Houston series. You must read all of the previous books in this series to follow along with Will and Isabella's journey to Calcaiesu Parish in southern Louisiana.
Since the EMP took out the United States' electrical grid, Will and his son have been surviving the war on America. As Houston, Texas crumbles, Will heads to his childhood home and sisters current farm. However the safe haven he once remembered is no longer. Local crime, stretched resources and survival are at the forefront of this action packed novel.
Since the EMP took out the United States' electrical grid, Will and his son have been surviving the war on America. As Houston, Texas crumbles, Will heads to his childhood home and sisters current farm. However the safe haven he once remembered is no longer. Local crime, stretched resources and survival are at the forefront of this action packed novel.
November 12, 2021
Another Good Series
I have enjoyed this series but felt a few of the details was not completed. Example Walker worked on a cart with a pony for Mr and Mrs B. to ride in but then nothing was said about it when they didn’t go. It would have been a good place for the very young to ride in. A young boy, Rusty, was with them in last battle but he was not mentioned when they were rescued. Both details were not up to par with past books. I still enjoyed the book.
I have enjoyed this series but felt a few of the details was not completed. Example Walker worked on a cart with a pony for Mr and Mrs B. to ride in but then nothing was said about it when they didn’t go. It would have been a good place for the very young to ride in. A young boy, Rusty, was with them in last battle but he was not mentioned when they were rescued. Both details were not up to par with past books. I still enjoyed the book.
June 7, 2021
Very entertaining
First I did enjoy reading it. But it would have been better if I remembered who the characters were and their relationship to each other. I still don’t know who Corey is and it took me quite a few pages to figure it out..
It was an enjoyable read. Action and adventure throughout.
First I did enjoy reading it. But it would have been better if I remembered who the characters were and their relationship to each other. I still don’t know who Corey is and it took me quite a few pages to figure it out..
It was an enjoyable read. Action and adventure throughout.
June 13, 2021
No Surrender
Brilliantly written following on from the rest of the series. Will, Isabella and Caydon along with the rest are on the run from the Chinese army. Although they fight back, Will meets someone he, Isabella and Caydon Met in Huston. Now drafted, Caydon left with his Aunt. Will and Isabella are drafted out to fight.
Brilliantly written following on from the rest of the series. Will, Isabella and Caydon along with the rest are on the run from the Chinese army. Although they fight back, Will meets someone he, Isabella and Caydon Met in Huston. Now drafted, Caydon left with his Aunt. Will and Isabella are drafted out to fight.
October 10, 2021
The Chinese had finally made it to the farm
Savanna, Jason & Will would be forced to leave the family farm.
They had trained & drilled for weeks but when the time came everything went haywire!! Now their band of refugees were on the road trying to go north away from the fighting. will they make it there?
Will
Savanna, Jason & Will would be forced to leave the family farm.
They had trained & drilled for weeks but when the time came everything went haywire!! Now their band of refugees were on the road trying to go north away from the fighting. will they make it there?
Will
January 22, 2023
A Few Good Men (and Women!)
Anything is possible when good, determined men and women set their mind to a task! The defeat of the Chinese troops by Will and the others proved that! And getting their group to safety and keeping them safe the work of Savannah and Isabelle. What will we do?
Anything is possible when good, determined men and women set their mind to a task! The defeat of the Chinese troops by Will and the others proved that! And getting their group to safety and keeping them safe the work of Savannah and Isabelle. What will we do?
June 1, 2021
Impressive
Its refreshing to read a book and the author know the differences between weapons.Thank God not one word about a "assault rifle" was mentioned. Its been extremely impressive and fun to read these book from such a talented author
Its refreshing to read a book and the author know the differences between weapons.Thank God not one word about a "assault rifle" was mentioned. Its been extremely impressive and fun to read these book from such a talented author
June 5, 2021
My Musings
What an exciting read from start to finish. I love these characters and can't wait to read the next one in this amazing series. Hang on to your chair and be prepared for an exhilarating ride. Happy ☺reading 📚!
What an exciting read from start to finish. I love these characters and can't wait to read the next one in this amazing series. Hang on to your chair and be prepared for an exhilarating ride. Happy ☺reading 📚!
June 12, 2021
Great
Another great book by T. L. Payne. I love the characters in this book and series. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of T.L.’s books.
Another great book by T. L. Payne. I love the characters in this book and series. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of T.L.’s books.
July 13, 2021
No surrender
Why is it when your enjoying a series and get to the last book written it’s upsetting now I can’t wait till August lol. This series is really good can’t put it down. Well written. Onwards and upwards.
Why is it when your enjoying a series and get to the last book written it’s upsetting now I can’t wait till August lol. This series is really good can’t put it down. Well written. Onwards and upwards.
August 13, 2021
Great characters
This story is one that stays in the mind long after finishing. I think it’s because the characters are so multifaceted and real. Their dialogue is every day human, as is the relationships. I look forward to the next in the series.
This story is one that stays in the mind long after finishing. I think it’s because the characters are so multifaceted and real. Their dialogue is every day human, as is the relationships. I look forward to the next in the series.
October 17, 2021
Nonstop Action
I've been reading these books one after the other to see how everything plays out. These stories make me wonder if this could really happen and how ordinary people could cope in a world gone mad.
I've been reading these books one after the other to see how everything plays out. These stories make me wonder if this could really happen and how ordinary people could cope in a world gone mad.
July 3, 2023
Great book
I want to know what happened to the boy taken in Roseville on their way to the shelter. He was in the garage with them but after the fight with the Chinese he was never mentioned again!! Was his name Rusty????
I want to know what happened to the boy taken in Roseville on their way to the shelter. He was in the garage with them but after the fight with the Chinese he was never mentioned again!! Was his name Rusty????
June 4, 2024
Good continuation of the story. Nothing spectacular. The pacing was not great - some parts seemed to drag on, but then there were parts that just skipped so much time. I'd like to see how the series concludes.
November 10, 2024
I love survival books and T.L. Payne is a great writer of these type books. I liked the storyline and characters a lot in this series. Some sad moments and kept me interested. Another great book in the series.
May 8, 2025
This was my favorite of the series, so far!!
Non-Stop Action and running for your life in this book!! Always protecting the children. But I am worried about where they ended up and what will happen next. On to book five!!
Non-Stop Action and running for your life in this book!! Always protecting the children. But I am worried about where they ended up and what will happen next. On to book five!!
July 14, 2021
Great read
This series turned out to be so good. I can't hardly wait for the next one. I really liked the characters and the author's style of writing.
This series turned out to be so good. I can't hardly wait for the next one. I really liked the characters and the author's style of writing.
July 30, 2021
Headline
Exciting and fast paced. Read it in
One day. Can’t wait for next one.
Have read the other two books in series.
Exciting and fast paced. Read it in
One day. Can’t wait for next one.
Have read the other two books in series.
November 4, 2021
The fourth novel in this post-apocalyptic series sees the tensions rise as threats to survival abound.
September 16, 2022
So good!
Such a great read! I have enjoyed this series as much as the companion series. Loving the ingenuity of dystopian living. A definite recommend!
Such a great read! I have enjoyed this series as much as the companion series. Loving the ingenuity of dystopian living. A definite recommend!
January 10, 2023
Good
Good. All in all it was good and moved well. It just needed a little bit of live and then it
be perfect
Good. All in all it was good and moved well. It just needed a little bit of live and then it
be perfect
May 29, 2023
wow
If this really did happen too many people would be unprepared.
Not a lot of people are equipped to handle a world that puts us back to pretty much the Stone Age.
If this really did happen too many people would be unprepared.
Not a lot of people are equipped to handle a world that puts us back to pretty much the Stone Age.
May 16, 2024
The previous novels were good, but this one was ridiculous with religion and maga baloney. Dnf @ chapter 15.
March 7, 2025
More fighting than survival, 3 months after EMP, drafted to texas national gaurd. one book to go.
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