The 17th Irregulars

299 Days #6

by Glen Tate

In some ways, post-Collapse life at Pierce Point resembles the every day normalcy that Grant and others still hoped would return. The community is organized and humming along smoothly, the young guys on the Team are partnering off with local "Team Chicks," and Grant's daughter has found a boyfriend. For most, the new reality has been accepted and a calm, self-sustaining groove is setting in. For others, though, life is far from normal. Special Forces Ted returns with an offer that cannot be refused. In the blink of an eye, Grant Matson has another title he can add to father-of-the-year and prepper-in-chief: Lieutenant Grant Matson, Commander of the 17th Irregulars. Grant and the Team are whisked away to Marion Farm, where they will train civilians and be trained to become a special squad in a Special Forces guerrilla group. The slower, simple life at Pierce Point is about to disappear to make way for a community that is well-trained and battle-ready, posed to fight the Loyalist opposition. This cannot happen fast enough, though. Gangs are growing steadily and the government is becoming a bigger threat to freedom and the nation. Violence is turning into an everyday occurrence outside of Pierce Point and it is only a matter of time before the peaceful community will need to protect itself from external dangers. Grant feels the weight on his shoulders as he now needs to protect not just his family, but the entire community, and possibly, all of Washington State.

Genres: Dystopia, Fiction, Post Apocalyptic, Survival, Apocalyptic, Audiobook

346 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2013

Reviews

[Ben reno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glen Tate is one of the best

Great series of books reading them in paper back would be better. Definitely recommend this series! Follow Glen and his wife Shelby and there is a lot of knowledge with these two

[Gary Sexton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll continue the saga and wonder if there will be any real antagonism along the way.....

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book in the 299 series (disclaimer - each "book" in this series is actually a chapter in a large story. There is not a natural beginning/end to these books and they do not stand alone)...

...And I must admit the series is losing me a bit. The writing remains the same. Adequate, but not special. The characters are flat, and not particularly engaging.

And the storyline I find a bit wanky.

It seems a bit preposterous to me to imagine in some sort of post-collapse where there is limited food/fuel that the "Patriots" as they are labeled in this book have enough resources to put together a bunch of irregulars to do nothing but train together for months.

In addition, it remains totally unclear how the main community of Pearce Point is feeding itself...

I probably would recommend those considering this series from the beginning to look elsewhere...its a considerable time (and money, given there are 10 "books" to buy...) investment. I have started the next book, but I admit that I have considered just putting down the series and walking away several times as it loses my interest...and that's really all you need to know in a review...

[Brad Theado · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy this series. I am a bit concerned that the author seems to be abusing his readers a bit by incrementally increasing the price of the books as they go along, but I did enjoy it. It seemed very short for a 9.95 book too.

My only criticism of this book was its lack of action. Lots of build up to what will be a lot of action in the next book so this one kind of dragged at times.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite an interesting read. I love how Tate ties together domestic issues with the larger issues of providing for a community and dealing with external problems. This book series is well written and put together.

[Joshua Friesen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good on you sir for writing a grim, but fun, all too possible scenario. I must point out there are a few inconsistencies with the main character throughout the series. Although quite enjoying this series.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

More scene setting and a good read!

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another enjoyable book in this series!

[Ken Aslin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoying the story

It's not the typical far fetched story for entertainment we typically get. It's toned down and remotely believable, great work Mr. Tate.

[Cathy Trumbo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best one yet!!!! Action, intrigue, family, in equal measures and low drama.

[Cali · Rating 2 out of 5]

Story is getting a little out and very stupid but i have to keep going to see the end.