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After the Crash: The Complete Series:
When the world crumbles apart, where will you go after the crash?Get the complete 6-book series in this exclusive omnibus edition!When a new nationwide city-planning program goes online, the results are more than disastrous. They’re apocalyptic.As tens of millions die across the country, the world’s technology, power grids and infrastructure collapse, effectively throwing the planet back into the Stone Age.In one of the few towns that escape the worst of the crash, a small-knit community called Redemption struggles to survive as others seek refuge behind their walls - including those who know more about the disaster than they let on….Explore the world after the crash in this 6-book mini-series-esque adventure featuring realistic characters, a unique story and heart-pounding action. *****Mike Kraus & Muonic Press are the #1 producing and selling indie press publishing post-apocalyptic tales, for good reason. Since capturing audience’s attention with Final Dawn in 2012, Kraus has captivated and delighted his readers, both with his solo projects like Epoch's End, The End of All things, Surviving the Fall and No Sanctuary, and with his co-authored projects with authors like Justin Bell, Kate Pickford, Stephanie Mylchreest, Kenny Soward and others on titles such as Zero Hour, MELT, Flashpoint and Weathering the Storm.
2087 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2023
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About the author
Tara Ellis
64 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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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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November 13, 2023
Good read
Good read
Good characters well written
Another great read by Mike Kraus
Enjoy the ride lots of fun just enjoy
Good read
Good characters well written
Another great read by Mike Kraus
Enjoy the ride lots of fun just enjoy
November 6, 2023
Whew
This series was amazing. Full of everything you could want in a survival series. The story, the characters, the families, the friends. The bad guys against the good guys. This has it all. Love the characters and the writers are totally worth following.
This series was amazing. Full of everything you could want in a survival series. The story, the characters, the families, the friends. The bad guys against the good guys. This has it all. Love the characters and the writers are totally worth following.
November 5, 2023
Blockbuster from go to whoa!
I finished the entire series set of books After the Crash with my brain unable to settle. The folk in Redemption will not, cannot, be forgotten. So many are shining stars that stand out as exceptional beings. There were times when I cheered and when I cried. The authors worked an apocalypse into a story of humanity that doesn't quit. I loved it.
I finished the entire series set of books After the Crash with my brain unable to settle. The folk in Redemption will not, cannot, be forgotten. So many are shining stars that stand out as exceptional beings. There were times when I cheered and when I cried. The authors worked an apocalypse into a story of humanity that doesn't quit. I loved it.
December 3, 2023
Tremendous Story
This story flowed smoothly, threw out the 6 book series. Normal everyday citizens , coming together and fighting for their town, and their own lives. This story could become a reality, so reading threw till the last page, I felt like I was right there in Redemption with these very relatable characters. Amazing writing. Five star quality, and it didn't even need sex or naked people!!!! I will definitely let others know what a great read this series is. Bring on the next one, Mr.Kraus and Ms. Ellis !!!!!
This story flowed smoothly, threw out the 6 book series. Normal everyday citizens , coming together and fighting for their town, and their own lives. This story could become a reality, so reading threw till the last page, I felt like I was right there in Redemption with these very relatable characters. Amazing writing. Five star quality, and it didn't even need sex or naked people!!!! I will definitely let others know what a great read this series is. Bring on the next one, Mr.Kraus and Ms. Ellis !!!!!
March 27, 2024
Could’ve been better, could’ve been worse. It’s no surprise that one of the authors wrote stuff for middle schoolers. That’s what this seemed like. Provocative plot was ruined by lots of clichéd characters, and unrealistic superhero antics by a bunch of kids. And it had the worst proofreading I’ve ever seen. Bulletproof vests are Kevlar not Mylar. When you ride a bicycle, you are pedaling it not peddling it. That must’ve happened at least 20 times in the book. When you go through the wringer, it’s not a ringer. And while camradery is a legitimate word, it’s archaic, and it should’ve been spelled camaraderie. About 1000 pages too long.
November 20, 2023
Excellent Entertainment!
This series is like riding a wooden roller coaster that's been set on fire! Loved the characters and the dynamics of the plot plus some very surprising twists. I highly recommend After the Crash!
This series is like riding a wooden roller coaster that's been set on fire! Loved the characters and the dynamics of the plot plus some very surprising twists. I highly recommend After the Crash!
May 7, 2025
Great! Fantastic!
Okay just to say she's a great writer would be an understatement. It kept me up all hours, I did NOT want to put the books down. I truly enjoyed reading these stories. Can't wait to read more from her. Ljh
Okay just to say she's a great writer would be an understatement. It kept me up all hours, I did NOT want to put the books down. I truly enjoyed reading these stories. Can't wait to read more from her. Ljh
March 15, 2025
Awesome Series
This was hard to put down. It just draws you into the story and the great characters keep it interesting.
This was hard to put down. It just draws you into the story and the great characters keep it interesting.
November 14, 2023
After the Crash: The Complete Box Set - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
A fantastic 6 volume, value-for-money, box set of Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus' epic After the Crash series in one mega-anthology, that you simply must not miss.
1) After the Crash:
Sabotaged by a worm named Helix, the new O.N.E tech security system sends a burning blimp crashing onto an already panicking crowd, as they desperately try to escape their doom.
2)The Collapse:
The Collapse continues the epic fight for survival, both outside and within the town of Redemption and across the US.
3) Web of Destruction:
Survivors try to reunite with their loved ones and survivalists/'preppers' must fight to keep what's theirs, from desperate marauders who try to take it. Add to that a self-serving cultist group and the mix soon becomes toxic!
4) Critical Failure:
Survivors and locals must unite against Derrick, (aka Watchtower) and his cultists, and marauders who would steal from their better-prepared neighbours' supplies.
5) Redemption is under attack by merciless raiders...some of whom are known to them.
And Derrick feels he's splitting into four personalities...but isn't fully in control of any of them.
6) Road To Redemption:
The Entangled forces are encroaching on the beleaguered township refuge of Redemption.
How will Bucky and the other survivors achieve an eponymous redemption and what's the outcome for Hightower and his followers?
A riveting saga that reaches an amazing conclusion at the end of Books 1-6, with some incredible, unpredictable twists en route to the final scenes and resolution for all remaining.
Get them all and prepare for a wild ride to Redemption!
A fantastic 6 volume, value-for-money, box set of Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus' epic After the Crash series in one mega-anthology, that you simply must not miss.
1) After the Crash:
Sabotaged by a worm named Helix, the new O.N.E tech security system sends a burning blimp crashing onto an already panicking crowd, as they desperately try to escape their doom.
2)The Collapse:
The Collapse continues the epic fight for survival, both outside and within the town of Redemption and across the US.
3) Web of Destruction:
Survivors try to reunite with their loved ones and survivalists/'preppers' must fight to keep what's theirs, from desperate marauders who try to take it. Add to that a self-serving cultist group and the mix soon becomes toxic!
4) Critical Failure:
Survivors and locals must unite against Derrick, (aka Watchtower) and his cultists, and marauders who would steal from their better-prepared neighbours' supplies.
5) Redemption is under attack by merciless raiders...some of whom are known to them.
And Derrick feels he's splitting into four personalities...but isn't fully in control of any of them.
6) Road To Redemption:
The Entangled forces are encroaching on the beleaguered township refuge of Redemption.
How will Bucky and the other survivors achieve an eponymous redemption and what's the outcome for Hightower and his followers?
A riveting saga that reaches an amazing conclusion at the end of Books 1-6, with some incredible, unpredictable twists en route to the final scenes and resolution for all remaining.
Get them all and prepare for a wild ride to Redemption!
June 23, 2024
I read the whole series in one bite!
I’d like to this series proud with this review, but I know before I start that I cannot. It’s got everything I love from this genre. Slow burn romance with intelligent adults who realize the enormous consequences of allowing a love bond to grow. Young teens to steal your heart, and children who find creative ways to play during n apocalypse.seething mystery abounds throughout, and much to my amazement, it has a haunting yet happy ending. Do read the series!
I’d like to this series proud with this review, but I know before I start that I cannot. It’s got everything I love from this genre. Slow burn romance with intelligent adults who realize the enormous consequences of allowing a love bond to grow. Young teens to steal your heart, and children who find creative ways to play during n apocalypse.seething mystery abounds throughout, and much to my amazement, it has a haunting yet happy ending. Do read the series!
February 16, 2025
One of the best post-apocalyptic stories I've read. An interesting idea for how it happened, and a reasonable response from a town trying to take care of its own. There was a wide range of believable characters.
Many of the characters are away at the time of the event, and we follow them as they head home in the new landscape where it's difficult to trust anyone. Once in town it's people pivoting into survival mode and working together both to share resources and to guard against outside elements. I'm trying not to give anything away! I loved this book.
Many of the characters are away at the time of the event, and we follow them as they head home in the new landscape where it's difficult to trust anyone. Once in town it's people pivoting into survival mode and working together both to share resources and to guard against outside elements. I'm trying not to give anything away! I loved this book.
January 14, 2024
returning to redemption
I like the way the characters returned to redemption and against the odds pulled the people together. It shows family isn’t always blood. Standing together was the only way to survive. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes apocalyptic fiction. I gave four stars because it was hard to stop reading late into the night.
I like the way the characters returned to redemption and against the odds pulled the people together. It shows family isn’t always blood. Standing together was the only way to survive. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes apocalyptic fiction. I gave four stars because it was hard to stop reading late into the night.
April 18, 2024
WOW! such a great story
I’ve become enthralled for a long time with the Apocalyptic genre …but this one had a twist (or 2) on how our world can come to an end as we’ve known it. I loved each one of the good characters…a little twist of love, hate, mystery…all throughout the series.
I loved it!
I’ve become enthralled for a long time with the Apocalyptic genre …but this one had a twist (or 2) on how our world can come to an end as we’ve known it. I loved each one of the good characters…a little twist of love, hate, mystery…all throughout the series.
I loved it!
January 23, 2024
Great fast paced story
This series has it all. Well developed characters, each a small story in itself. Some of the paragraphs were a little wordy but overall it was a good read.
This series has it all. Well developed characters, each a small story in itself. Some of the paragraphs were a little wordy but overall it was a good read.
March 3, 2024
surviving
This was a great story,I fell in love with the people was on pins and needles hoping they would survive. I was held captive but all the twists and turns I would hold my breathe and read faster just wanting to know that things were going to be.The story made me feel.
This was a great story,I fell in love with the people was on pins and needles hoping they would survive. I was held captive but all the twists and turns I would hold my breathe and read faster just wanting to know that things were going to be.The story made me feel.
March 5, 2024
a bit long in the tooth but a good read
As Apocalypse’s go, this was a great eye-opener to me….all the multiple layers of intricately-planned ways to bring about control and/or chaos! The book’s well written, just too wordy for me!
As Apocalypse’s go, this was a great eye-opener to me….all the multiple layers of intricately-planned ways to bring about control and/or chaos! The book’s well written, just too wordy for me!
March 16, 2024
Great Story, Great Characters
This was well written and had really good character development. It was hard to put down and kept me thinking about the story and characters even when I wasn't reading it.
This was well written and had really good character development. It was hard to put down and kept me thinking about the story and characters even when I wasn't reading it.
September 24, 2024
great series
Worth reading the whole series from the beginning. Slow at times, but the end made it all worthwhile.
If you like dystopian fiction, this series is a different twist, but gives you a new hope for our future.
Worth reading the whole series from the beginning. Slow at times, but the end made it all worthwhile.
If you like dystopian fiction, this series is a different twist, but gives you a new hope for our future.
December 16, 2024
Bang up ending
Excellent weaving of characters and a surprise even. I don' t know if there is a real town named redemption, but we can hope. I live in Prosparity, and understand the importance with picking an approximate name.
Excellent weaving of characters and a surprise even. I don' t know if there is a real town named redemption, but we can hope. I live in Prosparity, and understand the importance with picking an approximate name.
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October 20, 2025Excellent
Brilliant story and something that could actually happen I really enjoyed the strength of the people who came together in their time of need I would definitely recommend this series especially if you enjoy the survival story line and this was brilliantly written
Brilliant story and something that could actually happen I really enjoyed the strength of the people who came together in their time of need I would definitely recommend this series especially if you enjoy the survival story line and this was brilliantly written
November 24, 2023
action
Action filled & fast paced adventure into the abyss of tomorrow. Excellent read. Time will fly by when reading this book.
Action filled & fast paced adventure into the abyss of tomorrow. Excellent read. Time will fly by when reading this book.
December 13, 2023
A realistic story about the end of technology.
The characters were likable and some twists that came as surprises. The ending was a little bittersweet. But this story could happen.
The characters were likable and some twists that came as surprises. The ending was a little bittersweet. But this story could happen.
January 25, 2024
Wow
Just wow. These books are all amazing. The series ends in a way I didn't expect until the last chapter of the last book. Highly recommended.
Just wow. These books are all amazing. The series ends in a way I didn't expect until the last chapter of the last book. Highly recommended.
January 27, 2024
Good premise, but fairly predictable. Followed a few too many characters.
March 22, 2024
Awesome book
This was a great read. I couldn't put it down. It keeps you on TBE edge of your seat. Awesome
This was a great read. I couldn't put it down. It keeps you on TBE edge of your seat. Awesome
April 29, 2025
Meeeeh. Run of the mill
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