Adrian's War

A Distant Eden #2

by Lloyd Tackitt

Edited by Everything Indie. Cover and Formatting by StreetLight Graphics.

Three years after a solar storm wiped out the power grid Adrian Hunter embarks on a journey to the mountains, determined to live and survive by utilizing his knowledge of stone age techniques. He encounters a band of raiders who attempt to take him prisoner - and Adrian's War begins.

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

159 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 9, 2012

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

To start off if you haven't read the first novel in the series you should read it first: A Distant Eden

For the past year, I have been on an apocalyptic reading binge, and some have been better than others: this is a good series but this second book is a little divergent in that this is a micro-level look at one of the characters from book one of the series as he battles the bad guys and rescues a small community. Consistent with book one, there is a lot of violence in this novel and some of the moments you want to call b.s. on them; while I say you want to call b.s. on them, overall they don't detract from a pretty good story.

The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger

[Joni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this down. Lee Child ruined almost every hero in every book when they aren't as tough or smart or strong as Reacher. But now, at last, Adrian Hunter comes on the scene to save the day. I have read the first 2 books in a day and a half and must stay up late to read book 3 until my eyes refuse. Thank you Lloyd for a great story. I especially enjoy the tips on living off the land.

[Mike Nemeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author Lloyd Tackitt takes the most dynamic character from his first novel in his "Distant Eden" series and places him in the starring role in this second installment. Adrian Hunter is a special forces soldier who was set adrift with his fellow soldiers after a solar storm ruined most of the globes electronics and sent society into a downward spiral. Tackitt doesn't spend much time on the details. His thing is survival. When everything goes to hell, what do you do? One thing he makes certain, you don't last long by blaming somebody else or whining. Adrian does better than most. He's a bona fide badass. However, the good life for him after the fall spans about 18 months. Then his new wife, a surgeon he rescued in the previous book, dies. She's a victim of a plague, likely released as a result of something from CDC labs no longer under lock-down. Trying to escape his sorrow, Adrian heads from rural Texas where his uncle Roman has created Fort Brazos with a few hundred other resourceful types to the mountains in Colorado. There he finds the solitude he craves and lives off the land, getting into a spat with a bear in the process. Tackitt includes all sorts of interesting tips on living off the land, getting the most from edible plants and resources, but it's his storytelling that keeps the reader interested. It's as if Tackitt's on the other side of the campfire, where the smoke doesn't drift, crafting a mesmerizing story of a guy who doesn't stand for inequity or injustice and kicks some serious butt. Adrian runs into a group of ex prisoners who terrorize remaining survivors. He doesn't lose.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Normally I don't review more than one book at a time in one review, but A Distant Eden and Adrian's War meld together well enough that I can cover them both in one review. As others have already mentioned, there is a lot of "how-to" kind of stuff in both books but I personally felt this added to the overall quality of the storyline. I actually learned some things from them. What I especially liked about these two books was that there were no zombies or vampires in them, just lots of very bad people - which is probably close to what would actually be the case if an apocalypse ever did occur. Most of the survivors would not be prepared for the aftermath and would become either predators or prey. These books seemed, to me at least, to more accurately describe how a post apocalyptic world would actually be.
I also don't usually downgrade a book because of poor editing because I don't necessarily blame the author for this, but the editing errors in "Adrian's War" were frequent and did detract somewhat from my enjoyment in reading it. Normally I simply make the corrections mentally as I read and that was the case here as well. Just calling it to the attention of whomever reads this review.
All that said, I'd like to see more from this author and more about Adrian and the rest of his family. Without spoiling anything, the ending of "Adrian's War" left me feeling there is more to this story yet to be told.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was excited about this book because I so enjoyed "A Distant Eden". This book is definitely not as good as the first in the series. It took me a while to get through "Adrian's War " because there was so much down time of Adrian talking to himself about various informative survival details which I found to be very boring. I like learning about those things, but such details were much better laid out and woven into the story in the first book which was not the case here. Overall, I did like the book and have purchased the next in the series. I was disappointed and had high expectations because i enjoyed the first book so much. Here's hoping the 3rd in the series is as good as the first since this one definitely wasn't.

[Matt Bohnhoff · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book and was not really written to entertain. Rather, it was the author's intention to get readers interested in disaster preparedness and primitive skills. This book is survivalist propaganda. While it worked, to a certain degree (I've found myself practicing making cordage from yucca fibers), it suffers from a major literary problem. The main character, Adrian, has been written as too good in hopes of inspiring readers. He is tall, good looking, and strong. He exudes natural leadership and has comprehensive knowledge of everything needed to survive in the wild. He is, in short, a really boring character.
I did, however, enjoy the tall-tale aspect, where Adrian does things that make him larger than life.

[Glenda Findley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found Adrian's War by Lloyd Tackitt, the second book in the Distant Eden Series an enjoyable read. The opening pace was slow and the action delayed, yet well worth the wait.

Packed full of small typos and common grammar errors, a tightening of the text and better proofreading would have garnered a better rating from this reader. Yet, I fell in love with his characters in A Distant Eden and felt determined to read to the end.

Without subplots, the tale centers around Adrian's travels, which was a little disappointing. The final half of the book relates many exciting adventures and I am already reading the third book in the series, Eden's Hammer.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good book. I had a hard time putting it down. Adrian is... a warrior. The things he goes through, and how he fights for others, even when he wants to be alone. He was just a really interesting character to read. I've been checking the author's pages (website, Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon) almost daily waiting for book 3. If you are at all interested in survivalist stories, start with A Distant Eden, and then read this book. I don't think you'll regret it.

[Will Decker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was not what I expected; it was so much more! Well written. A definite page turner. When I read the preamble I thought the author was trying to prepare the reader for a book designed to teach survival techniques by wrapping the subject matter around a story. My mistake. From page one, I was hooked. Totally entertaining story. Adrian might not have been looking for a war, but he was in no mood to back down from one either. A genuine hero for all time. Great read!

[Michelle McPherson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adrian's War distant Eden 2

Although not nearly as good as the first book, it still has plenty to offer in the manner of survival tips, and most definitely in using wilderness guerrilla tactics. Some minor editing errors can cause mild confusion in the second half off the book. I am hoping the third installment brings more story line and less hero worship.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adrian's War(A Distant Eden Book 2)

Really liked this book violence but justified. This is about America losing all electric and the issues that follow this. About pockets of people that are trying to survive as best the can and the outlaws who take advantage of them. A really 5 star book kept my interest all the way through. Interested in getting the next in the series

[Francis Budde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adrian's war

excellent book. parts of it were far fetched, but entertaining. I haven't tested the survival elements out, but they seem to be possible (less sleeping in the hole under the log). I am looking for more adventures of Adrian Hunter.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much more interesting than the first book, especially when it comes to Adrian's guerilla warfare tactics. Enjoyed the story as much as I enjoyed the new concepts of survival. I'm guessing with this cliffhanger of an ending there is supposed to be a third one. I'll probably keep my eye out for it.

[Silver Goddess · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy survival books of all sorts, that is why I finished this book. Skimmed until the end. This was far to violent for me. The first book in this series was not like this one. I will read the third and decide if I will finish the series.

[bob graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 I enjoyed the idea of starting over. Of Course it takes

a special type personally and skills and training to be the hero.My favorite genera. 4 stars. looking forward to the next story.

[Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a story wrapped around a survival guide. Based on a post apocalypse world where a huge sunburst has destroyed all things electric, people find themselves unable to survive without electricity. It is a good read, marred only by the 14 errors I found.

[Susan Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Part survival training and part good story, it was a fast, easy read that held my attention and made me keep wanting to read "just one more chapter" before closing the Kindle. I have no doubt I'll read more by this author.

[Samantha Bryant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Out of the series this has got to be my favorite, loved how he incorporates how legends, and story are made I got a kick out of it. Yes loved the male character he was my hero. Which reminds me I would love to read this over again. Recommend WP

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm hooked!

This second book of this series is even better than the first one.! Mr. Tackitt writes so believably and with such knowledge that I was sucked into the story and lived it along with the characters.

[Brad Theado · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this one better than the first. Lots of action.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than his first 'Eden' book and I'm left wanting MORE!

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this second book in the series and am awaiting the third book...cliffhanger!!

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some interesting and useful survival information, but overall the book was way too violent.

[RJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A chronicle of Adrian's personal war against Wolfgang's militia.

[Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good second installment, hopefully the next will be as good.

[Dita Dita · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read. I did not read the first book and it was easy to pick up. A lot of survival and warfare tactics. I would read the third book if it came out since the cliffhanger at the end.

[Linda Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just keeps getting better.

I love this series!!! Lloyd Tackitt has some great idea's about surviving, well, anything. Great sense of honour.
Keep 'um coming.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced, plenty of action, did a great job of keeping me engaged. Looking forward to more!