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America's end is near. No one knows why, but the great country is under attack. After being weakened by countless natural disasters, America opens its airspace for aid. But instead, what is left of the devastated west coast finds itself nearly obliterated from above. The key may belong to tests designed by a Pacific Northwest psychologist, Rachel Parker. Rachel loses the love of her life in a house fire as they escape with their children to the nearby Rocky Mountains following the first round of air raids. In refuge, she faces her husband's best friend, Joshua, but doesn't want to face his ill-harbored feelings or her own inability to face fear. Her sister, Brenda, escapes the fallen city, and, mistaken for Rachel, is captured. Terrified and alone, Brenda is protected by the enigmatic Daniel even while he helps keep her captive. Through torture and mind games, Brenda discovers information about her sister's work that could spin the free world into a tumultuous frenzy where the unknown is safer than reality.
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America's end is near. No one knows why, but the great country is under attack. After being weakened by countless natural disasters, America opens its airspace for aid. But instead, what is left of the devastated west coast finds itself nearly obliterated from above. The key may belong to tests designed by a Pacific Northwest psychologist, Rachel Parker. Rachel loses the love of her life in a house fire as they escape with their children to the nearby Rocky Mountains following the first round of air raids. In refuge, she faces her husband's best friend, Joshua, but doesn't want to face his ill-harbored feelings or her own inability to face fear. Her sister, Brenda, escapes the fallen city, and, mistaken for Rachel, is captured. Terrified and alone, Brenda is protected by the enigmatic Daniel even while he helps keep her captive. Through torture and mind games, Brenda discovers information about her sister's work that could spin the free world into a tumultuous frenzy where the unknown is safer than reality.
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First published March 10, 2012
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September 6, 2016
The world’s most powerful nation is under attack, first it was Mother Nature unleashing her fury and now from unknown enemies invading from the sky, their air strikes devastating. Is it possible the foundation for these attacks came from the finding of one woman’s studies and tests regarding fear? When Rachel’s sister is mistaken for her and taken prisoner, Brenda learns of the depth of her sister’s work and the nightmares she has created.
Into the End by Bonnie R. Paulson is the start to a series filled with intrigue, world destruction and science at its worst as the fate of the country is up for grabs and governmental breakdown only tightens the noose.
With a cast of characters that could fill a phonebook, so many questions raised, mistaken identities, broken family dynamics and disturbing secrets buried deep, this is clearly only the tip of the iceberg for the Into the End series.
Series: Into the End - Book 1
Publisher: Captiva Publishing (March 10, 2012)
Publication Date: March 10, 2012
Genre: Political Suspense
Print Length: 311 pages
Available FREE from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Into the End by Bonnie R. Paulson is the start to a series filled with intrigue, world destruction and science at its worst as the fate of the country is up for grabs and governmental breakdown only tightens the noose.
With a cast of characters that could fill a phonebook, so many questions raised, mistaken identities, broken family dynamics and disturbing secrets buried deep, this is clearly only the tip of the iceberg for the Into the End series.
Series: Into the End - Book 1
Publisher: Captiva Publishing (March 10, 2012)
Publication Date: March 10, 2012
Genre: Political Suspense
Print Length: 311 pages
Available FREE from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
April 11, 2012
I loved this book! I'm soooo scared about the "end of the world" and Bonnie really brought it to life. She has a great way of making you attach yourself to the characters and root for them as they try to survive. Highly recommended!
April 27, 2012
“Into the End” by Bonnie R. Paulson is an interesting look at what would happen if America was invaded. America has been suffering from natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes, but now it finds itself being bombed and invaded and they are not sure who is doing the invading.
I liked this book. We follow along with Rachel Parker and her family as they flee to hidden mountain getaway after the first round of air raids. Her husband, Andy, was a survivalist and made sure that their place in the Rocky Mountains had the means to help them survive should the worst happen. Along the way we meet an amateur ham radio boy, the girl he likes, and Rachel’s sister.
We never learn in the book who is attacking and why. Rachel also has some past history working on secret tests about fear. She was traumatized when she returned from those testing trails and wouldn’t talk about what happened. The reader is left wondering if Rachel’s testing may have helped the invaders plan their attack.
I will admit that I felt a little let down when the book ended because it left so many questions unanswered. I guess that is what the sequel is for.
**This book was received for free through Goodreads First Reads. That in no way influenced my review.**
I liked this book. We follow along with Rachel Parker and her family as they flee to hidden mountain getaway after the first round of air raids. Her husband, Andy, was a survivalist and made sure that their place in the Rocky Mountains had the means to help them survive should the worst happen. Along the way we meet an amateur ham radio boy, the girl he likes, and Rachel’s sister.
We never learn in the book who is attacking and why. Rachel also has some past history working on secret tests about fear. She was traumatized when she returned from those testing trails and wouldn’t talk about what happened. The reader is left wondering if Rachel’s testing may have helped the invaders plan their attack.
I will admit that I felt a little let down when the book ended because it left so many questions unanswered. I guess that is what the sequel is for.
**This book was received for free through Goodreads First Reads. That in no way influenced my review.**
March 28, 2012
Heart pounding and emotional. This book demanded my attention the entire ride.
June 22, 2013
Into the End, by Bonnie R. Paulson, is fascinating to me because it’s a whole new way of destruction. Well, in a way. At first, it seems like the typical “disasters around the world/break down of society” motif. I mean, it kind of starts by explaining how Las Vegas is now ocean-front property. The great thing about Into the End, though, is not how the world “ends,” it’s what happens afterward.
America has been devastated by natural disasters. Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, you name it, it’s happened. A little freaky to read after being hit hard with a hurricane two years in a row in an area that got lightly hit maybe once every decade or so! Plus, with all the tornadoes in the Midwest, the story takes on a bit of a “whoa, this is really kind of happening already” feeling.
There are too many characters to get into in a single review, and they all play an integral role. Rachel and her somewhat estranged sister Brenda are the key players, though, and they’re as different as night and day. What I loved about the two characters is that they are flawed yet likeable. I can’t stand flawless characters, they’re not real to me and I can’t relate.
The story itself is fast-paced, with very few slow spots. It is the first book in the series, so don’t expect everything to be neatly tied up in a bow at the end. In fact, expect a bit of a cliffhanger. Fortunately, all three books are currently available, so you can continue right on with the story. Throughout the entire book, there was only one thing that really bothered me: the idea that a 15 year old boy is man enough to go off into a dangerous situation simply because he whined that he’s old enough to be a man. I wouldn’t have let him go. Then again, maybe when the end of the world comes, 15 won’t seem so young, and in the author’s defense, the boy was trained by his father to be a survivor. Still, it kind of bugged me!
Other than that one teensy thing, though, I really loved this book and plan to read the other two right away. Even if you’re not really into the whole “end of the world” theme, Into the End is more about family, love and survival than dealing with the apocalypse.
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America has been devastated by natural disasters. Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, you name it, it’s happened. A little freaky to read after being hit hard with a hurricane two years in a row in an area that got lightly hit maybe once every decade or so! Plus, with all the tornadoes in the Midwest, the story takes on a bit of a “whoa, this is really kind of happening already” feeling.
There are too many characters to get into in a single review, and they all play an integral role. Rachel and her somewhat estranged sister Brenda are the key players, though, and they’re as different as night and day. What I loved about the two characters is that they are flawed yet likeable. I can’t stand flawless characters, they’re not real to me and I can’t relate.
The story itself is fast-paced, with very few slow spots. It is the first book in the series, so don’t expect everything to be neatly tied up in a bow at the end. In fact, expect a bit of a cliffhanger. Fortunately, all three books are currently available, so you can continue right on with the story. Throughout the entire book, there was only one thing that really bothered me: the idea that a 15 year old boy is man enough to go off into a dangerous situation simply because he whined that he’s old enough to be a man. I wouldn’t have let him go. Then again, maybe when the end of the world comes, 15 won’t seem so young, and in the author’s defense, the boy was trained by his father to be a survivor. Still, it kind of bugged me!
Other than that one teensy thing, though, I really loved this book and plan to read the other two right away. Even if you’re not really into the whole “end of the world” theme, Into the End is more about family, love and survival than dealing with the apocalypse.
Full review on PrettyOpinionated.com
June 27, 2013
This fast-paced book kept me rapidly flipping the pages and fully engrossed all the way through it. There is mystery and intrigue surrounding Rachel that is only hinted at as the author doles out tiny bits of information grudgingly within the unfolding events. The United States has a new Western seaboard; various (natural?) disasters have crippled the country and killed millions. Security and National defense seem to be nearly exhausted. Rachel and her children have managed to get to their emergency mountain retreat, but her husband was not as fortunate.
This novel captivated my imagination and held me spell-bound in its grip up to the end. However, the ending was a disappointment. I would have been happy to have seen this installment wrap up one chapter sooner. There would still be plenty of fodder for the next book in the series, and to me, it seemed like a natural end to this adventure. Instead, we are left dangling while a major turn of events chaotically unfolds. Unfortunately, in my opinion anyway, a near perfect series beginning changed into the first part of an ongoing serial. Fortunately, book two, Through the Flames, and the final book, Out of the Ashes have already been written and released, so, as soon as I can clear out my TBR a little, I will be moving on to Through the Flames. This is an exciting and rollicking adventure that is sure to please a diverse segment of readers.
This book was provided to me in exchange for my honest review.
Reviewed by Laurie-J
This novel captivated my imagination and held me spell-bound in its grip up to the end. However, the ending was a disappointment. I would have been happy to have seen this installment wrap up one chapter sooner. There would still be plenty of fodder for the next book in the series, and to me, it seemed like a natural end to this adventure. Instead, we are left dangling while a major turn of events chaotically unfolds. Unfortunately, in my opinion anyway, a near perfect series beginning changed into the first part of an ongoing serial. Fortunately, book two, Through the Flames, and the final book, Out of the Ashes have already been written and released, so, as soon as I can clear out my TBR a little, I will be moving on to Through the Flames. This is an exciting and rollicking adventure that is sure to please a diverse segment of readers.
This book was provided to me in exchange for my honest review.
Reviewed by Laurie-J
August 25, 2014
Arrrrrrrrrgh! And it's not 'talk like a pirate' day. This is the first of a series of three books. That's okay. But the book is not a complete story - the text ends, in the middle of a scene, a story line - but there is no stopping point. It's not even a good cliff-hanger.
Good trilogies (LOTR, Hunger Games) are written so each book can stand alone. (We have all read series that the author spends a significant portion of the succeeding books bring you up to speed - I am not referring to these books).
This book has some interesting twists, and odd puzzles. There is the slowly revealed psychological mystery of Rachel. There is the puzzle of the massive earthquakes coinciding with military attacks on the United States. There is the puzzle of how survivalist militias can overwhelm U.S. military forces, apparently easily.
The book has potential to be good, but it needs a story editor to eliminate jarring jumps in action. The story is related through the persons, Rachel, Andy, Brenda, and Tom, and it kind of works.
I think I want to read the next book, but really don't want get to the end of that one to experience another lousy bridge to nowhere.
Good trilogies (LOTR, Hunger Games) are written so each book can stand alone. (We have all read series that the author spends a significant portion of the succeeding books bring you up to speed - I am not referring to these books).
This book has some interesting twists, and odd puzzles. There is the slowly revealed psychological mystery of Rachel. There is the puzzle of the massive earthquakes coinciding with military attacks on the United States. There is the puzzle of how survivalist militias can overwhelm U.S. military forces, apparently easily.
The book has potential to be good, but it needs a story editor to eliminate jarring jumps in action. The story is related through the persons, Rachel, Andy, Brenda, and Tom, and it kind of works.
I think I want to read the next book, but really don't want get to the end of that one to experience another lousy bridge to nowhere.
May 8, 2012
As soon as I received this book from Ms. Paulson I was hooked. From the American tragedy and opening of our airspace for "aid" from other countries I cringed. How do you keep out the bad while welcoming the good - you don't and thus our story begins.
What is more frightening, the 'end of time' or the 'end of free American life as we know it'? If you're reading this and thinking, "Hmmm..." you need to read this true page turner now. Bonnie puts it out there in no uncertain or mistakable terms - war may be help, but living through it is a bitch!
Please come witness the journey of families, teens, grandparents, all Americans in their fight to survive the devastation thus far and the unknown future. Learn what the symbol on the bookcover really means.
My only problem with this book is the ending (cliff hanger) and waiting until September to read the sequel. I can't wait. Truly a wonderful and exciting read. You'll find yourself holding your breath with tensed body as you live "Into the End."
God bless.
What is more frightening, the 'end of time' or the 'end of free American life as we know it'? If you're reading this and thinking, "Hmmm..." you need to read this true page turner now. Bonnie puts it out there in no uncertain or mistakable terms - war may be help, but living through it is a bitch!
Please come witness the journey of families, teens, grandparents, all Americans in their fight to survive the devastation thus far and the unknown future. Learn what the symbol on the bookcover really means.
My only problem with this book is the ending (cliff hanger) and waiting until September to read the sequel. I can't wait. Truly a wonderful and exciting read. You'll find yourself holding your breath with tensed body as you live "Into the End."
God bless.
June 19, 2013
We live in a time where pretty much anything is possible. War. Famine. Natural disasters. It surrounds us and is a fear that seems to always be present. The government has colors for it, code red & yellow. Before 9-11 I think a lot of Americans thought the US was invincible. We found out the hard way that wasn’t true. Into the End is a story completely based in fact. First natural disasters hit. Then silent and stealth attacks begin by an unknown enemy. People are losing loved ones left and right. Specific people seem to be targets and no one knows why. I really thought that this would be a hard book to read, but I found myself immersed in this book. I stayed up way to late reading it. It’s written so three dimensionally and the characters are so relatable. This is dystopian/ apocalyptic fiction at its best. I’m itching to read the next book.
June 21, 2013
Bonnie pens "Into the End", the first book in the 'Into the End Series' filled with heart-pumping, exciting drama. In a fast paced plot that is packed with action and well developed, believable and real characters you will have a hard time putting the book down. There are a few slow spots within the book, but the rest of it will make up for that. A thrilling ride with an abrupt cliffhanger ending, you will be wishing you had the next book now. A must read for all mystery, thriller and suspense fans.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author which was provided for an honest review.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author which was provided for an honest review.
June 29, 2014
If I could have given a 0 star I would. A book with just 230 pages on my Ipad I usually finish in 2 days. I " work" on this one now for a week and I stopped just now at page 173 .......I couldn't take it any more.
You might say ridicilious story, alright maybe maybe not, butt here is no structure, no telling about the circumstances, just jumping from one stupid action to something else.
I'm actually not really interested how it ends, because I think in the end Rachel wakes up from a nightmare .............that's it ......or not ..... I do not care .
You might say ridicilious story, alright maybe maybe not, butt here is no structure, no telling about the circumstances, just jumping from one stupid action to something else.
I'm actually not really interested how it ends, because I think in the end Rachel wakes up from a nightmare .............that's it ......or not ..... I do not care .
June 8, 2014
This book was excellent. I'm looking foward two reading the second part.It was the most realistic book that I've read concerning the apocalypse. The author didn't beat around the bush either. The action started on page one and grabbed your attention immediately. If you enjoy books about the apocalypse you have to read this one. I give it a lot more than five stars.
June 13, 2014
Got this book free from Barnes and Noble. Not bad....what a cliff hanger though. Have to read the second book.
June 2, 2016
Lots of twists without really Knowing what the plot is. Is frustrating but interesting style of writing. Won't be reading the 2 others in this series without they are free. Not worth buying them.
March 21, 2022
Okay, so I don't like to write negative reviews because I know how hard it can be to put yourself out there and the author isn't a bad writer but I just can't let this one go, the story makes no sense, first of the natural disasters we never find out what's up with them, the world is falling apart, Rachel and her family have a safe place why did they wait so long to go there, and Andy who has 3 small children decides 5 minutes into the story that it would be great to abandon them and play hero. Oh and when fire falling from the sky the most important thing to take with you is your documents!?The last straw was when Brenda couldn't decide if the invaders were speaking German or Austrian??? It's like saying someone is speaking English or American. Why are they worried about licenses and exams when they're using the radio the world is ending who cares? Besides why would anyone attack a country when it's being destroyed by nature and swallowed up by the ocean just to do some crazy testing? Just why???
February 24, 2019
A poorly written page turner. I just skimmed the last half of the book to get through it. The characters and sub plots became annoyingly unbelievable rather quickly. While I am interested in the plot, I don't think I can slog through another book.
January 15, 2019
Really good...held my attention well...and ended with a cliff hanger..meaning you have to get the next book!!
June 21, 2019
Fast paced and exciting. Lots of action and plot twists.
August 19, 2019
I hate the way this is written and gave up after 4 chapters.
July 21, 2020
This is an engaging end of the world story.
Rachel and her husband, Andy, have a ‘bug-out’ cabin in the forest that Andy worked hard to get ready. Rachel really didn’t think they would need a place to run but that day has come. The states are being devastated by an unknown enemy. The Pacific Coast, where Rachel’s family lives, is being bombed and set on fire. People are being rounded up and murdered with no explanations.
Rachel and Andy escape town with their three children, 14-year-old Cole, Kayli, and four-year-old Beau. Before they reach their cabin tragedy strikes. When Rachel and the children arrive she is upset to find Josh, Andy’s best friend in college, and the man who almost ended up with Rachel. Andy had kept it secret that Josh was their neighbor in the wilderness.
Meanwhile, a science geek teen, Tom, is threatened in his home. He snatches up his father’s CB code notes and escapes as men with foreign accents shoot at him and the innocent people he passes in his effort to hide. Tom meets a friend from school, Jenny, and pulls her along trying to keep her safe even though it also puts her in danger. Tom heads for a place he thinks he can get help, his therapist’s home. There the young pair run into Brenda, Rachel’s sister. Brenda’s boyfriend took off and she is looking for her sister and family too.
The paths of these characters weave together, and it all has something to do with Rachel and a secret psychological program she was part of a few years back. The brutal, foreign men are looking for Rachel and will hunt down anyone else who might help to get to her. Another group of men are looking for the note’s Tom took.
The story is presented from the view of several of the characters: Rachel, Andy, Brenda, and Tom. I found this kept my interest in the separate threads that look to be coming together. The story is fast-paced and a bit chaotic. There are secrets that are not explained in this book even though they are a central element to the terror that is occurring and there are scenes that require suspension of belief. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the suspense and am curious to learn what is going on. I also am rooting for the characters to stay safe.
Audio Notes: David Gilmore does a ‘nice’ job with the narration. Even though he doesn’t provide distinct character voices, he does provide fitting emotional expressions. I am glad to have this in audio as it helps the book to move along. I am looking forward to book 2, Through the Flames.
Source: Audible Credit received from the author. My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 3.75.
Rachel and her husband, Andy, have a ‘bug-out’ cabin in the forest that Andy worked hard to get ready. Rachel really didn’t think they would need a place to run but that day has come. The states are being devastated by an unknown enemy. The Pacific Coast, where Rachel’s family lives, is being bombed and set on fire. People are being rounded up and murdered with no explanations.
Rachel and Andy escape town with their three children, 14-year-old Cole, Kayli, and four-year-old Beau. Before they reach their cabin tragedy strikes. When Rachel and the children arrive she is upset to find Josh, Andy’s best friend in college, and the man who almost ended up with Rachel. Andy had kept it secret that Josh was their neighbor in the wilderness.
Meanwhile, a science geek teen, Tom, is threatened in his home. He snatches up his father’s CB code notes and escapes as men with foreign accents shoot at him and the innocent people he passes in his effort to hide. Tom meets a friend from school, Jenny, and pulls her along trying to keep her safe even though it also puts her in danger. Tom heads for a place he thinks he can get help, his therapist’s home. There the young pair run into Brenda, Rachel’s sister. Brenda’s boyfriend took off and she is looking for her sister and family too.
The paths of these characters weave together, and it all has something to do with Rachel and a secret psychological program she was part of a few years back. The brutal, foreign men are looking for Rachel and will hunt down anyone else who might help to get to her. Another group of men are looking for the note’s Tom took.
The story is presented from the view of several of the characters: Rachel, Andy, Brenda, and Tom. I found this kept my interest in the separate threads that look to be coming together. The story is fast-paced and a bit chaotic. There are secrets that are not explained in this book even though they are a central element to the terror that is occurring and there are scenes that require suspension of belief. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the suspense and am curious to learn what is going on. I also am rooting for the characters to stay safe.
Audio Notes: David Gilmore does a ‘nice’ job with the narration. Even though he doesn’t provide distinct character voices, he does provide fitting emotional expressions. I am glad to have this in audio as it helps the book to move along. I am looking forward to book 2, Through the Flames.
Source: Audible Credit received from the author. My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 3.75.
June 18, 2013
Despite my love of all things zombie or apocalypse I'm not a "doomsday" kind of person. The subjects make for good stories, but that's where my love affair ends. This one was one of the better end of the world stories I've come across.
The story starts out right in the middle of the action - weather is causing catastrophes all across the country and then an attack happens. It's so fast paced at the beginning of the story that the slight (and I mean slight) lull in the action gave my brain time to processes everything that had gone on. I was on edge through the whole story almost as if I was the one in immediate danger - this one really got my adrenaline pumping.
In addition to the fear there were so many emotions in this book. The pain of loss, the relief of being safe and alive, the anger at what is going on, and then there's confusion as to what emotion would be appropriate. I don't know how I would react if my life were changed so drastically, but I would imagine that it would be very similar to all of the character's reactions at some point.
While the story doesn't stay with one narrator the main character in the story would have to Rachel. She's the connecting force for so many of the characters. Even though I got a good sense of who she was, there was definitely a secret that she's keeping from everyone. Even at the end when a slight clue is revealed as to what she had been a part of in the end I can't wait to read the other two in the series to find out just how she ties into the attacks on America.
Even though at the end of the story we still don't really know who is attacking America but I have to say that my original thought is probably way off. I guess there's still a chance but I don't think my far out predictions are going to be right.
There are lots of questions left at the end of the book. But I think the way the story was ended was genius - it left enough open to make me want to read the next book without leaving me upset about a lack of closure.
I think this one book can stand on it's own - with a slightly different ending - but I have a feeling that the rest of the series is going to add on to make an amazingly intense story. I really have not been this excited to read a series ever. It's just amazing!
I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for a review. This review is my truthful honest opinion.
The story starts out right in the middle of the action - weather is causing catastrophes all across the country and then an attack happens. It's so fast paced at the beginning of the story that the slight (and I mean slight) lull in the action gave my brain time to processes everything that had gone on. I was on edge through the whole story almost as if I was the one in immediate danger - this one really got my adrenaline pumping.
In addition to the fear there were so many emotions in this book. The pain of loss, the relief of being safe and alive, the anger at what is going on, and then there's confusion as to what emotion would be appropriate. I don't know how I would react if my life were changed so drastically, but I would imagine that it would be very similar to all of the character's reactions at some point.
While the story doesn't stay with one narrator the main character in the story would have to Rachel. She's the connecting force for so many of the characters. Even though I got a good sense of who she was, there was definitely a secret that she's keeping from everyone. Even at the end when a slight clue is revealed as to what she had been a part of in the end I can't wait to read the other two in the series to find out just how she ties into the attacks on America.
Even though at the end of the story we still don't really know who is attacking America but I have to say that my original thought is probably way off. I guess there's still a chance but I don't think my far out predictions are going to be right.
There are lots of questions left at the end of the book. But I think the way the story was ended was genius - it left enough open to make me want to read the next book without leaving me upset about a lack of closure.
I think this one book can stand on it's own - with a slightly different ending - but I have a feeling that the rest of the series is going to add on to make an amazingly intense story. I really have not been this excited to read a series ever. It's just amazing!
I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for a review. This review is my truthful honest opinion.
November 6, 2014
Into The End is by far the most gripping, intriguing drama I have been pulled into in quite some time. Bonnie R. Paulson creates each character in incredible detail and with great personality. I feel as if I know each one of them, some with greater affinity than others. Rachel is my friend that I want to protect from the past as well as the future. Brenda is the little sister who is taking on the big sis role, and I want her to have a love affair with Josh - in spite of Rachel's history with him. Which might come into play when Rach finds out what her own husband has been hiding from her all of these years about what he did to make sure she picked him instead of Josh. Even though her heart belonged to him.
Their teenage son and the close-in-age Tom, who Rachel treated in his past, are becoming men way too early, but their story is one all of its own. One of mystery, blossoming love for Tom, and coming of age. And the whole time all of this is happening, the world as we know it is under siege and plummeting into the end times.
A near alien force is taking over, led, it seems, by a group that Rachel has had past experience with - and knows how far they will go.
Paulson is a creative and gifted writer. Every chapter has the listener on edge for the next, and each character draws us further into the story line until we are riding, hook, line and sinker, with the American survivors, determined to survive and for victory - no matter the cost.
I was all in to the end of this episode - which left me at the edge of a cliff. I cannot wait for the next release. This is a series I will follow - into the end!
Their teenage son and the close-in-age Tom, who Rachel treated in his past, are becoming men way too early, but their story is one all of its own. One of mystery, blossoming love for Tom, and coming of age. And the whole time all of this is happening, the world as we know it is under siege and plummeting into the end times.
A near alien force is taking over, led, it seems, by a group that Rachel has had past experience with - and knows how far they will go.
Paulson is a creative and gifted writer. Every chapter has the listener on edge for the next, and each character draws us further into the story line until we are riding, hook, line and sinker, with the American survivors, determined to survive and for victory - no matter the cost.
I was all in to the end of this episode - which left me at the edge of a cliff. I cannot wait for the next release. This is a series I will follow - into the end!
June 18, 2013
When all signs point to the end of the America, there are so many natural disasters that the president opens the airspace so they can receive aid. That it turns out a big mistake could no one see.
Rachel Parker's and her husband are prepared, they have a place in the Rocky mountains, they pack up their children and go. When her husband wants to safe kids in a house he tells her that when he is not back in so many minutes to move on and that he will find them. While they wait the house explodes with her husband in it. Rachel needs to keep her self together for their three kids and goes into the mountains.
Once in their safe place her husband's best friend finds them and helps setting up. Rachel wants to keep him far away afraid that old feelings might take over. When Rachel;'s sister Brenda is kidnapped thinking she is Rachel it is time to fight back. it is a fast paced book, full with adventure and try to survive.
It is with evil brains that are determine to get Rachel to take over the world. You will surprise to find out who is behind this all.
I highly recommend this book to anyone, it is well written, strong characters and evil, evil enemies.
I can not wait to read the next book!
I received a copy of this book for a honest review
Rachel Parker's and her husband are prepared, they have a place in the Rocky mountains, they pack up their children and go. When her husband wants to safe kids in a house he tells her that when he is not back in so many minutes to move on and that he will find them. While they wait the house explodes with her husband in it. Rachel needs to keep her self together for their three kids and goes into the mountains.
Once in their safe place her husband's best friend finds them and helps setting up. Rachel wants to keep him far away afraid that old feelings might take over. When Rachel;'s sister Brenda is kidnapped thinking she is Rachel it is time to fight back. it is a fast paced book, full with adventure and try to survive.
It is with evil brains that are determine to get Rachel to take over the world. You will surprise to find out who is behind this all.
I highly recommend this book to anyone, it is well written, strong characters and evil, evil enemies.
I can not wait to read the next book!
I received a copy of this book for a honest review
October 24, 2014
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
In the End is an amazing tale of what would happen in the end of America. After several natural disasters, the United States open their airspace to allow aid. Unfortunately, instead of aid, the United States receives air attacks. Who is trying to harm them? How will people survive without food, electricity, and clean water?
The United States is in complete chaos and no one knows who they can trust. Rachel is courageous during the most difficult time of her life. She has to be brave and strong for her kids. But when her sister is mistaken for her, secrets are revealed that question how well Brenda really knows her sister. What happened to Rachel two years ago? How does this play into what's happening?
I can honestly say I have never read a book quite like this. The entire time, I kept thinking about what i would have done in the same circumstances. I most certainly would have fallen apart. Bonnie Paulson has once again surprised me with her storytelling genius. I was immediately drawn into the story; it kept me intrigued and at the edge of my seat to the very end. I can't wait to read book two to see what happens next!
In the End is an amazing tale of what would happen in the end of America. After several natural disasters, the United States open their airspace to allow aid. Unfortunately, instead of aid, the United States receives air attacks. Who is trying to harm them? How will people survive without food, electricity, and clean water?
The United States is in complete chaos and no one knows who they can trust. Rachel is courageous during the most difficult time of her life. She has to be brave and strong for her kids. But when her sister is mistaken for her, secrets are revealed that question how well Brenda really knows her sister. What happened to Rachel two years ago? How does this play into what's happening?
I can honestly say I have never read a book quite like this. The entire time, I kept thinking about what i would have done in the same circumstances. I most certainly would have fallen apart. Bonnie Paulson has once again surprised me with her storytelling genius. I was immediately drawn into the story; it kept me intrigued and at the edge of my seat to the very end. I can't wait to read book two to see what happens next!
October 21, 2024
Kind of good, kind of bad. Good: I was intrigued by the story and it moved pretty fast. Bad: Sometimes, between paragraphs, I wasn't sure what happened. I didn't like the sexual chemistry that characters suddenly have to deal with because someone is hot. This is the end of the world and you're dealing with attraction? I haven't been in that place, but I'm not sure I would feel that.
Did anyone else picture Tom Holland (Spiderman) when Tom was the character?
Not sure I like any of the characters and am not sure I will continue the series. But it was free.
Merged review:
Kind of good, kind of bad. Good: I was intrigued by the story and it moved pretty fast. Bad: Sometimes, between paragraphs, I wasn't sure what happened. I didn't like the sexual chemistry that characters suddenly have to deal with because someone is hot. This is the end of the world and you're dealing with attraction? I haven't been in that place, but I'm not sure I would feel that.
Did anyone else picture Tom Holland (Spiderman) when Tom was the character?
Not sure I like any of the characters and am not sure I will continue the series. But it was free.
Did anyone else picture Tom Holland (Spiderman) when Tom was the character?
Not sure I like any of the characters and am not sure I will continue the series. But it was free.
Merged review:
Kind of good, kind of bad. Good: I was intrigued by the story and it moved pretty fast. Bad: Sometimes, between paragraphs, I wasn't sure what happened. I didn't like the sexual chemistry that characters suddenly have to deal with because someone is hot. This is the end of the world and you're dealing with attraction? I haven't been in that place, but I'm not sure I would feel that.
Did anyone else picture Tom Holland (Spiderman) when Tom was the character?
Not sure I like any of the characters and am not sure I will continue the series. But it was free.
June 20, 2014
This is not a well-written book. I got it for free on Nook and it was worth every penny. Why I persisted and read the whole thing I'll never know! The plot held a lot of promise, based on the breakdown of society and all of the institutions we rely on for support and safety. The story is told around the attempts of one extended family and their contacts to safely survive against an unknown enemy. I found myself disliking these people more and more the more I read about them. The author spends a lot of time describing two sisters; their thoughts, actions, and neuroses. Some of this description veers into "womens' fiction" territory (i.e. bodice-ripper romance material.) At the end of this fairly short book we are left not knowing who the enemy is or what their motivations are, not knowing whether the 'good guys' live or die, not knowing whether we can trust the people offering to help, and so on. Personally, I don't much care what happens next...I will NOT be buying or reading the next book in the series.
July 29, 2016
I got this one free or really cheap on a BookBub deal. Wanted something quick and light to read, and it fit the bill. I like end-of-the-world type stories for some sick reason. This is definitely action-packed from start to finish, so it kept my interest. The writing is not the most sophisticated -- it's much more about the action than the writing. The story also introduces several characters who seem to promising in terms of story lines, and backstories. Unfortunately, this is definitely not a stand-alone novel. The book ended, and I still have no idea exactly what the threat is, where it's coming from or why. There's some suggestion another country is attacking the U.S., but we also know that Rachel, a psychologist specializing in fear, was involved in some experiments, and that some of the people involved with those are looking for her, and are killing people. Will I move on to book 2, to find out what happens? I don't know. Maybe.
November 10, 2014
America is coming to an end. The problem is that no one knows why. The country has been hit by one natural disaster after another. It's decided to open up the air space for help but more just gets destroyed.
It's raining flames, stuff is burning down and no one is safe.
After Rachel escapes with her kids she loses her husband. Now she needs to figure out what is going on while dealing with her husband's brother. As well her sister gets captured during a case of mistaken identity.
This was a great story. It moved at such at fast pace that you are not left bored. I listened to this on audio and was happy that I actually enjoyed listening to it.
I am normally not and fan of audio books. The speaker was very good and read at a pace that kept me interested in the story. A must read whether it is on audio or paperback!
It's raining flames, stuff is burning down and no one is safe.
After Rachel escapes with her kids she loses her husband. Now she needs to figure out what is going on while dealing with her husband's brother. As well her sister gets captured during a case of mistaken identity.
This was a great story. It moved at such at fast pace that you are not left bored. I listened to this on audio and was happy that I actually enjoyed listening to it.
I am normally not and fan of audio books. The speaker was very good and read at a pace that kept me interested in the story. A must read whether it is on audio or paperback!
December 23, 2014
I'm a big fan of Paulson's, but after reading this book, I am really disappointed. The characters weren't only poorly developed, but what did come through showed them as little more than idiots. The action scenes are hard to follow, the science questionable, and little to no sense of direction or purpose. There is no explanation for the situation at the start of the story and no explanation for the ending, if there was an ending. Being a fan of apocalyptic based stories, and having read several of Paulson's romance stories, I began this book with an open mind, hoping for the best. Unfortunately, what she delivered is her worst. It's poorly edited, poorly written, and I won't be recommending it to anyone. I will read more of her romance novels FWIW.
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