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Reduced #2
Reused
Colonel Barton has been replaced, and the new commander is sending his henchman, Major Blake, to scour the outlying areas and remove any insurgents. Abby and the girls have remained in the cave at the camp, relatively safe for now, but plans are underway to eliminate all of them…for personal reasons, known only to the commander himself.
Soon, however, worlds will collide as Captain Alison Hinson is transferred in from Chicago. In spite of her background, Alison is horrified by the tactics of her superiors in the field and begins to question her own stance on the new government. As she puts together the pieces of the past, she realizes that she and Abby are kindred spirits, faced with a mission not of their own choosing but of circumstance.
Across the country, while officials and mercenaries live the high life, the citizenry are faced with more sanctions, more regulation, and fewer necessities. Pockets of rebellion are quickly quelled, but incidents continue to increase as more people make the decision to go underground. Literally.
From abandoned caves below St. Louis itself to a subterranean river winding north into Illinois, REUSED will tell you more, perhaps, than you truly wish to know about the potential for the utter collapse of our civilization.
Soon, however, worlds will collide as Captain Alison Hinson is transferred in from Chicago. In spite of her background, Alison is horrified by the tactics of her superiors in the field and begins to question her own stance on the new government. As she puts together the pieces of the past, she realizes that she and Abby are kindred spirits, faced with a mission not of their own choosing but of circumstance.
Across the country, while officials and mercenaries live the high life, the citizenry are faced with more sanctions, more regulation, and fewer necessities. Pockets of rebellion are quickly quelled, but incidents continue to increase as more people make the decision to go underground. Literally.
From abandoned caves below St. Louis itself to a subterranean river winding north into Illinois, REUSED will tell you more, perhaps, than you truly wish to know about the potential for the utter collapse of our civilization.
286 pages, Paperback
Published December 5, 2012
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About the author
Robin Tidwell
7 books37 followersRobin is the author of REDUCED, REUSED, and RECYCLED, and lives in the St. Louis, Missouri area with her husband, Dennis, and their youngest son. She has a rather eclectic educational background, and finally finished her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has held a plethora of jobs, appointments, and volunteer positions, and tries very hard to make it through one week at a time without a crisis.
Robin and Dennis are the owners of Rocking Horse Publishing.
Robin and Dennis are the owners of Rocking Horse Publishing.
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July 2, 2013
I was gracefully mailed a copy of this book (as well as the first one) by the author in return for what I hope will be an honest review.
Ths book is the follow-up story to Reduced by the same author.
More cave camping, more road trips, more things get blown up... BOOM! indeed.
10 years have passed between "Reduced" and this... the little girl has become a teen and the baby a young girl... strangely enough, none of the adults have seemed to age... or if they did so, they managed to do it very gracefully.
After reading this book, I do get the impression that it is meant as a stepping stone from book 1 and (eventally) book 3. Still, the trip's the thing.
Apart from a few typos and some grammar errors here and there, this was a fun read. It didn't leave me in a rush to read the 3rd book when that comes out, but I will read it if I ever come across a copy.
Anyway, thanks to the author for getting this to me, and my appologies if the read and review were a little late in coming.
Ths book is the follow-up story to Reduced by the same author.
More cave camping, more road trips, more things get blown up... BOOM! indeed.
10 years have passed between "Reduced" and this... the little girl has become a teen and the baby a young girl... strangely enough, none of the adults have seemed to age... or if they did so, they managed to do it very gracefully.
After reading this book, I do get the impression that it is meant as a stepping stone from book 1 and (eventally) book 3. Still, the trip's the thing.
Apart from a few typos and some grammar errors here and there, this was a fun read. It didn't leave me in a rush to read the 3rd book when that comes out, but I will read it if I ever come across a copy.
Anyway, thanks to the author for getting this to me, and my appologies if the read and review were a little late in coming.
December 18, 2012
Just finished Reused and loved it! This continuing story from Reduced, has twists and turns that kept me involved with the characters till the end, not wanting it to end. Looking forward to the next. Great job Robin.
January 25, 2013
A great follow-on to Reduced. I loved the way the characters evolved to suit their situation. Eerily realistic with moments ranging from reminiscent to full scale action! Lots of twists and turns to keep readers interested. Very well written. Looking forward to reading the final installment.
March 4, 2015
I may have waited a bit too long to read this after finishing the first book. Now for #3
October 24, 2025
Reused by Robin Tidwell delivers a sharp, unflinching portrayal of survival in a fractured world where control and conscience collide. Tidwell’s writing captures the raw fear and quiet defiance of those living under tyranny, crafting a vision of the future that feels disturbingly near. Through the intertwined journeys of Alison and Abby, she explores what it means to remain human when humanity itself is under siege.
The novel’s subterranean settings caves, tunnels, and rivers beneath a crumbling America mirror the hidden moral depths of its characters. Tidwell balances tension with reflection, turning every moment of danger into an examination of loyalty, identity, and truth. Reused stands out not only as a gripping dystopian thriller but as a meditation on the resilience of hope amid collapse.
The novel’s subterranean settings caves, tunnels, and rivers beneath a crumbling America mirror the hidden moral depths of its characters. Tidwell balances tension with reflection, turning every moment of danger into an examination of loyalty, identity, and truth. Reused stands out not only as a gripping dystopian thriller but as a meditation on the resilience of hope amid collapse.
February 11, 2015
What a nail biter.
This book is so much better than the first. It is action packed and full of twists. I can't believe the secrets that are revealed. I couldn't put this one down until I finished every last word. Even with all the suspense and turmoil there still is plenty of humor. I am excited to see what comes next.
This book is so much better than the first. It is action packed and full of twists. I can't believe the secrets that are revealed. I couldn't put this one down until I finished every last word. Even with all the suspense and turmoil there still is plenty of humor. I am excited to see what comes next.
March 2, 2014
The second book in a trilogy, Reused did not disappoint. I've ordered book 3, Recycled, and look forward to the end of Abby's journey.
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