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Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

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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 — 1,306 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
	Flashpoint: The Complete Series: (A Thrilling Epic Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series) by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 923 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
	First Impact (The 6th Extinction, #1) 4.44 avg rating — 843 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
	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 — 752 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
	The Mystery Of Hollow Inn (Samantha Wolf Mysteries, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 701 ratings — published 2014 — 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) 4.59 avg rating — 581 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
	Point of Extinction (Extinction, #1) by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 588 ratings — published 2021 — 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
	Flashpoint (Flashpoint #1) 4.21 avg rating — 600 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
	The Collapse (After the Crash #2) by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.53 avg rating — 536 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
	Web of Destruction (After the Crash #3) by Tara Ellis (Goodreads Author), Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author) 4.59 avg rating — 501 ratings — published 2022 — 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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Extinction (6 books)
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Mike Kraus (Goodreads Author)

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Samantha Wolf Mysteries (11 books)
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The 6th Extinction (3 books)
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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.”
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