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With over 50 published books across ten genres, author Tara Ellis is best known for her heart-pounding post-apocalyptic and thriller series. A heavy dose of mystery often underscores her character-driven plots, heralding back to what fueled her desire to tell stories from an early age.

A certified firefighter in the state of Washington, Tara volunteered as a FF/EMT for over eight years. She also responded as a support officer, worked as an emergency room technician, was a 911 dispatcher, and taught life-saving techniques to the public and first responders. As an author of thriller and survival stories, she draws upon her personal experience throughout her storytelling.

Tara lives in the gorgeous Cascade Mountains of Washington State. When not ...more

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	Extinction: The Complete Series by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.60 avg rating — 1,395 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	First Impact (The 6th Extinction, #1) 4.35 avg rating — 1,453 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flashpoint: The Complete Series: (A Thrilling Epic Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series) by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.61 avg rating — 1,083 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	After the Crash: After the Crash Book 1: (A Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series) by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 764 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	After the Crash: The Complete Series: (A Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series) by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.61 avg rating — 697 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Existential Threat: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The 6th Extinction Book 2) 4.40 avg rating — 705 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mystery Of Hollow Inn (Samantha Wolf Mysteries, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 717 ratings — published 2014 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Critical Mass: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The 6th Extinction Book 3) 4.47 avg rating — 620 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Point of Extinction (Extinction, #1) by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 617 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flashpoint (Flashpoint #1) 4.21 avg rating — 605 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Layers of Extinction

Book 2 in the Extinction Series

It was the explosion heard around the world. It was the beginning of a countdown.

As the devastating effects of the MOHO eruption are realized, nowhere on Earth is left unscathed. But the dots are only just starting to be connected, and the picture isn’t yet complete.

For a small group of survivors, tough decisions must be made for the sake of h

Series by Tara Ellis

Extinction (6 books)
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Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author)

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After the Crash (7 books)
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Flashpoint (7 books)
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Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author)

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The 6th Extinction (3 books)
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Samantha Wolf Mysteries (11 books)
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Tara Ellis liked Betty's review of Flashpoint: The Complete Series: (A Thrilling Epic Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series): "Mercy These books are compelling in the story of Mercy and the town coming together after the Event. I always enjoy Mike Kraus's and this time Tara Ellis was his co author and the produced an exciting tale for us ."
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Tara Ellis liked Matt Egan's review of Burned: A Carrie Trent Thriller (Carrie Trent Thrillers Book 2): "Short And Sweet! Burned, book 2 in the Carrie Trent series, takes place in the months after the 911 killer was stopped. The story is excellent, with an antagonist you won't see coming! Carrie has changed significantly since the person she was at the b" Read more of this review »
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Tara Ellis liked Scott S's review of Burned: A Carrie Trent Thriller (Carrie Trent Thrillers Book 2): "Tara once again delivers a thrilling story, one that keeps the pages turning right to the end. Full of suspense and twists, it is a read that you won’t want to put down. And it is nice to spend time with the cast once again. The stories in this Carri" Read more of this review »
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Tara Ellis and 1 other person liked Matt Egan's review of Layers of Extinction: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (Extinction Series Book 2): "As If Tectonic Activity Wasn't Bad Enough... Layers Of Extinction, book 2 in the Extinction Series, continues the stories of a variety of people all around the world as an unknown pathogen begins burning through the surviving population. This is, simp" Read more of this review »
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“One of our greatest flaws is having too much confidence in understanding that which we really don’t comprehend.”
― Tara Ellis, After the Crash: After the Crash Book 1:

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“you never truly control the chaos…you manage it. You take steps and actions to keep it contained and prevent it from taking over, because once it does, it’s almost impossible to reel it back in.”
― Tara Ellis, After the Crash: The Complete Series:

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“Her mother gave her strict instructions to follow the school phone policy and not use it until after the final bell rings. If she violates the rules and the phone is taken away, she won’t get any sympathy from her parents.”
― Tara Ellis, The Heiress of Covington Ranch

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“One of our greatest flaws is having too much confidence in understanding that which we really don’t comprehend.”
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“without grief and loss, a person would fail to form bonds or meaningful relationships—the very things that give them the will to continue and keep fighting.”
― Tara Ellis, Existential Threat: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller

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