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Flashpoint: The Complete Series:
If your life dissolved in a flash, would you be strong enough to survive?
Half of the earth's population has been wiped out. Impossible to predict or stop, the Gamma Ray Burst tore through the Earth like a bullet, its radiation wave killing hundreds of millions and the aftereffects ensuring the deaths of billions more.
Now, as the world crumbles around them, a ragtag group of survivors make for the only home they know - the small town of Mercy. Spared the worst of the GRB's effects, the town is isolated, safe and self-sufficient - for now.
The flash hasn't just decimated the Earth's population, though. It's brought out the worst in many of those who are still alive. Survival in this new world doesn't just depend on preparedness - it depends on strength.
*****
It's the one disaster no one can plan for. A rogue cosmic event called a Gamma Ray Burst, sending a spike of radiation through the earth like a .50 caliber bullet through a ripe watermelon. It's speculated that such an event hit the Earth at some point in the past, causing a mass extinction event. With two potential sources for a GRB pointed directly at our heads, the chances of another one happening in our lifetime is remote... but still possible.
In Flashpoint, we explore such an event and the havoc it would wreak across the entire planet. From destroying our atmosphere to millions dying from incredibly painful radiation exposure, a GRB would be unpredictable and unavoidable for everyone, rich and poor, prepared and unprepared alike.
Flashpoint is a six-book miniseries-like event, written by Tara Ellis and #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus. This thrilling post-apocalyptic survival series will have you second-guessing the very nature of post-apocalyptic disaster scenarios and leave you breathless with every turn of the page. This complete edition of this series consists of all six books in the Flashpoint series.
Half of the earth's population has been wiped out. Impossible to predict or stop, the Gamma Ray Burst tore through the Earth like a bullet, its radiation wave killing hundreds of millions and the aftereffects ensuring the deaths of billions more.
Now, as the world crumbles around them, a ragtag group of survivors make for the only home they know - the small town of Mercy. Spared the worst of the GRB's effects, the town is isolated, safe and self-sufficient - for now.
The flash hasn't just decimated the Earth's population, though. It's brought out the worst in many of those who are still alive. Survival in this new world doesn't just depend on preparedness - it depends on strength.
*****
It's the one disaster no one can plan for. A rogue cosmic event called a Gamma Ray Burst, sending a spike of radiation through the earth like a .50 caliber bullet through a ripe watermelon. It's speculated that such an event hit the Earth at some point in the past, causing a mass extinction event. With two potential sources for a GRB pointed directly at our heads, the chances of another one happening in our lifetime is remote... but still possible.
In Flashpoint, we explore such an event and the havoc it would wreak across the entire planet. From destroying our atmosphere to millions dying from incredibly painful radiation exposure, a GRB would be unpredictable and unavoidable for everyone, rich and poor, prepared and unprepared alike.
Flashpoint is a six-book miniseries-like event, written by Tara Ellis and #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus. This thrilling post-apocalyptic survival series will have you second-guessing the very nature of post-apocalyptic disaster scenarios and leave you breathless with every turn of the page. This complete edition of this series consists of all six books in the Flashpoint series.
- GenresFictionPost Apocalyptic
1105 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 18, 2023
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About the author
Tara Ellis
63 books248 followersWith 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 writing or spending time with family, she can be found hiking the woods while plotting her next adventure.
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Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
Coming this year, in 2025:
*A new post-apocalyptic series with Aethon Books, The 6th Extinction, releases in April
*A new thriller series co-authored with L.T. Ryan was announced to release later this year!
*The third and final book in The Fallen series, The Redeemed, is coming this summer
*Several new audiobooks will go live throughout the year
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
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 writing or spending time with family, she can be found hiking the woods while plotting her next adventure.
*Join Tara's newsletter on her author website: Tara Ellis Books
*Check out her women's literature and mysteries under the pen name of Tara Meyers
*Find her on FB under Tara Ellis Author
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
Coming this year, in 2025:
*A new post-apocalyptic series with Aethon Books, The 6th Extinction, releases in April
*A new thriller series co-authored with L.T. Ryan was announced to release later this year!
*The third and final book in The Fallen series, The Redeemed, is coming this summer
*Several new audiobooks will go live throughout the year
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
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September 5, 2025
Brilliant
This series is amazing. What a wild ride! The way the story develops is brilliant and unexpected in places!!!! This is a must read
This series is amazing. What a wild ride! The way the story develops is brilliant and unexpected in places!!!! This is a must read
April 10, 2023
Excellent series!
September 22, 2023
Coming Home To Mercy!
These book are awesome, exciting page turner, if you like clean apocalypse stories you'll love these! Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus make a great writing team Happy reading!
These book are awesome, exciting page turner, if you like clean apocalypse stories you'll love these! Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus make a great writing team Happy reading!
June 11, 2024
Great story, great characters
Very realistic and believable. There were a couple of times I thought, "no way" but far more often my mind said, "truth!".
Very realistic and believable. There were a couple of times I thought, "no way" but far more often my mind said, "truth!".
October 5, 2023
could not put it down
I really liked this book. It’s not one of those books where the ex-military guys go around killing whoever for whatever reason just because they are in a dystopian society.
I really liked this book. It’s not one of those books where the ex-military guys go around killing whoever for whatever reason just because they are in a dystopian society.
January 31, 2024
Great Series!
I’m extremely happy I chose to read this series. I’m just sorry it had to end! The cause of worldwide disaster is actually a plausible scenario without the usual fantasy add-ons. I love the way the main characters were built up and brought together. This story just flows seamlessly to the end. Great read!
I’m extremely happy I chose to read this series. I’m just sorry it had to end! The cause of worldwide disaster is actually a plausible scenario without the usual fantasy add-ons. I love the way the main characters were built up and brought together. This story just flows seamlessly to the end. Great read!
May 3, 2023
Another winner from Mike Kraus
I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down. The characters are particularly interesting and well drawn. I really enjoyed the setting of the book and the story felt fresh and original.
Highly recommended as not to be missed.
I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down. The characters are particularly interesting and well drawn. I really enjoyed the setting of the book and the story felt fresh and original.
Highly recommended as not to be missed.
May 19, 2025
Exciting and clean!
Loved this book! So much action and yet love. Tells how we should come together when tragedy comes. Really enjoyed it🙏
Loved this book! So much action and yet love. Tells how we should come together when tragedy comes. Really enjoyed it🙏
September 10, 2023
brilliant
What a great series. Well written, well researched. Unfortunately it could happen. Great characters from all walks of life. Enjoyed all the books. Sad to Finnish. Will be reading more of the authors books
What a great series. Well written, well researched. Unfortunately it could happen. Great characters from all walks of life. Enjoyed all the books. Sad to Finnish. Will be reading more of the authors books
April 19, 2023
Survival
Family, friends, and hope. You can’t survive without those 3 things. Survival requires giving everything you have in yourselves to work through danger and come out alive. Great series and I thoroughly enjoyed it all.
Family, friends, and hope. You can’t survive without those 3 things. Survival requires giving everything you have in yourselves to work through danger and come out alive. Great series and I thoroughly enjoyed it all.
June 18, 2023
Why Isn't This a Miniseries?
Flashpoint follows a number of characters trying to get home after a blast from space causes a near extinction event. While those that enjoy disaster stories will get plenty of action, it will also appeal to those that appreciate interpersonal relations in their stories, along with military-gone-rogue characters. Wrapped around all of that are good guys and bad guys...but who is who? The books that reveal the the convolution are hard to put down and they stand on their own merits without relying on sex, nudity, drunkenness or use of drugs. That said, there is violence but it is a part of what fleshed out the plot. Read it and see if you don't agree!
Flashpoint follows a number of characters trying to get home after a blast from space causes a near extinction event. While those that enjoy disaster stories will get plenty of action, it will also appeal to those that appreciate interpersonal relations in their stories, along with military-gone-rogue characters. Wrapped around all of that are good guys and bad guys...but who is who? The books that reveal the the convolution are hard to put down and they stand on their own merits without relying on sex, nudity, drunkenness or use of drugs. That said, there is violence but it is a part of what fleshed out the plot. Read it and see if you don't agree!
April 8, 2025
This was a pretty good post apocalyptic EMP action adventure story. I love this genre and I’m always looking and searching for new titles and authors.
Nothing new or shocking in the story, but it was fast paced, had several interesting characters that were easy to root for and empathize with.
I like the author’s writing style and character development .
There were a few puzzling random chapters where the author introduced a new character only to let them die or fade away at the end of the chapter. It was sort of random.
The narrator was excellent. It was easy to distinguish between the characters and which one was speaking.
Nothing new or shocking in the story, but it was fast paced, had several interesting characters that were easy to root for and empathize with.
I like the author’s writing style and character development .
There were a few puzzling random chapters where the author introduced a new character only to let them die or fade away at the end of the chapter. It was sort of random.
The narrator was excellent. It was easy to distinguish between the characters and which one was speaking.
April 21, 2025
It was an amazing series! A testament of how strong people are when faced with extreme consequences.
I love this series because it's so easy to feel like you are a part of the situation and living it with the characters in each story.
I fantastic survival series!
I love this series because it's so easy to feel like you are a part of the situation and living it with the characters in each story.
I fantastic survival series!
August 12, 2023
I didn’t see THAT coming!
Everything I ‘ve come to love and crave from post apocalyptic fiction, delivered with excellent writing and story construction. Deep relational connections that move ordinary people through extraordinary circumstances, those connections running deep and true. Plot twists along the way that left me feeling despair and then relief. Read and rate, so others are tempted by reviews, and help them find this gemstone hidden in a field of many!
Everything I ‘ve come to love and crave from post apocalyptic fiction, delivered with excellent writing and story construction. Deep relational connections that move ordinary people through extraordinary circumstances, those connections running deep and true. Plot twists along the way that left me feeling despair and then relief. Read and rate, so others are tempted by reviews, and help them find this gemstone hidden in a field of many!
August 9, 2024
The absolute best Apocalyptic novel ever!
I have read several post apocalyptic novels and some of them were so hokey that I simply stopped reading them and found something else to read. This particular story grabbed me from the very first few pages and I literally could not put it down. Do yourself a favor and acquire this one. You will never regret it! A very good story and totally believable!
I have read several post apocalyptic novels and some of them were so hokey that I simply stopped reading them and found something else to read. This particular story grabbed me from the very first few pages and I literally could not put it down. Do yourself a favor and acquire this one. You will never regret it! A very good story and totally believable!
July 31, 2023
Masterful Storytelling
I really enjoyed this book. The way the various character's storylines were interwoven was masterful. A lot of suspense and action with a sliver of romance. My kind of post-apocalyptic adventure. Will look for more from Tara Ellis.
I really enjoyed this book. The way the various character's storylines were interwoven was masterful. A lot of suspense and action with a sliver of romance. My kind of post-apocalyptic adventure. Will look for more from Tara Ellis.
August 19, 2023
Great series
Really wonderful series. Really pulls you into it. Easy to get caught up in the characters emotions. The storyline is so realist too! I enjoyed all the books now I'll have book hangover for days!
Really wonderful series. Really pulls you into it. Easy to get caught up in the characters emotions. The storyline is so realist too! I enjoyed all the books now I'll have book hangover for days!
November 3, 2023
great series
An interesting change from the regular EMP storyline. I enjoyed the series and how it concluded. I would recommend having a read.
An interesting change from the regular EMP storyline. I enjoyed the series and how it concluded. I would recommend having a read.
October 11, 2024
Great
It was a different and interesting story line but the different and interesting characters are what makes it a great story.
It was a different and interesting story line but the different and interesting characters are what makes it a great story.
April 9, 2025
doesn’t disappoint
A believable work of fiction lots of action , no repetitious fillers . Good story line. I enjoy reading this author’s work
A believable work of fiction lots of action , no repetitious fillers . Good story line. I enjoy reading this author’s work
July 25, 2025
Family supports family
While this is a great series, there was a few things that were not necessary. These things caused the real story to fall into the background at times. If it were not for these unnecessary outliers this would have been a 5 star read. Spoiler: the character of Russell was just not needed. I honestly skipped every chapter describing his doings. Nothing was lost from the story by doing this. Also, the chapters concerning the General’s machinations were needlessly too long and involved without helping the story progress. Otherwise, a great read.
While this is a great series, there was a few things that were not necessary. These things caused the real story to fall into the background at times. If it were not for these unnecessary outliers this would have been a 5 star read. Spoiler: the character of Russell was just not needed. I honestly skipped every chapter describing his doings. Nothing was lost from the story by doing this. Also, the chapters concerning the General’s machinations were needlessly too long and involved without helping the story progress. Otherwise, a great read.
November 26, 2025
pretty engrossing
Enjoyed the read although with these end of civilisation books it seems somewhat unlikely that survivors are able to coalesce and restart on such an elevated level so quickly. Having survived and endured the destruction and aftermath of hurricane Katrina for what took many months to be even functionally ok makes the books timeline very unrealistic. Its a small thing really but it always stands out to me. Enjoyed book immensely otherwise
Enjoyed the read although with these end of civilisation books it seems somewhat unlikely that survivors are able to coalesce and restart on such an elevated level so quickly. Having survived and endured the destruction and aftermath of hurricane Katrina for what took many months to be even functionally ok makes the books timeline very unrealistic. Its a small thing really but it always stands out to me. Enjoyed book immensely otherwise
February 23, 2024
Flashpoint... The complete series
What a great story!
Kept me interested
when life kept getting n the way lol
Read it so fast,
I'm gonna have to read it again!
I certainly recommend reading
Flashpoint... The complete series
And to keep an eye out for these 2 authors
Tara Ellis,...Mike Kraus
What a great story!
Kept me interested
when life kept getting n the way lol
Read it so fast,
I'm gonna have to read it again!
I certainly recommend reading
Flashpoint... The complete series
And to keep an eye out for these 2 authors
Tara Ellis,...Mike Kraus
June 30, 2023
What would you do if the world as you know it ended in a flash?
An exciting story, with strong characters in an apocalyptic setting that leaves even the most prepared in precarious situations. Crisis brings out the best and worst in people and this book gives us both sides.
An exciting story, with strong characters in an apocalyptic setting that leaves even the most prepared in precarious situations. Crisis brings out the best and worst in people and this book gives us both sides.
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October 29, 2023Probably deserves better but not a tale for me.
The story was good. It was well written. There was too much death written in that ad nothing to do with the story. It got depressing. Just too much death and not enough hope to suit me.
The story was good. It was well written. There was too much death written in that ad nothing to do with the story. It got depressing. Just too much death and not enough hope to suit me.
February 11, 2024
mesmerizing epic tale
Made me actually want to live in Mercy and be part of them! Only dissapointment was we never found whst happened to various individual who ended up strsnded and alone
Made me actually want to live in Mercy and be part of them! Only dissapointment was we never found whst happened to various individual who ended up strsnded and alone
May 23, 2024
I loved this story!! I feel like I know all of the characters. Exceptional authors..
I was drawn into this story. I will recommend this to my sister(she loves a great story). I think I will always remember this story, it was that good!
I was drawn into this story. I will recommend this to my sister(she loves a great story). I think I will always remember this story, it was that good!
June 15, 2024
Very good character study.
Could have used a little more action. The character development is excellent. Probably a very accurate portrayal of what would happen in an end of world event.
Could have used a little more action. The character development is excellent. Probably a very accurate portrayal of what would happen in an end of world event.
October 6, 2024
Although a little drug out with no end in sight, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. So many twists and turns that each chapter brought new excitement and a continued mystery to where the narrative would take me.
October 11, 2023
Excellent
What a great story I could not put it down, everything seemed to run together, amazing, I just hope there are more book's like this
What a great story I could not put it down, everything seemed to run together, amazing, I just hope there are more book's like this
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