Slaughter in the Ashes

Ashes #23

by William W. Johnstone

"From this moment on, we're all freedom fighters. Male or female, white, brown or black, we don't have much patience for anyone who won't pull his or her own weight or learn how to defend themselves. You can't hold on to liberty without working at it."
--Ben Raines

Change Will Come

After the apocalypse destroyed what was left of America, Rebel leader Ben Raines helped create the Tri-States. But no system is criminal gangs still roam the land, spreading havoc and violence. The punks, thugs and creeps have had a free hand for too long--especially in untamed Northern Maine, where a secret sect of underground cannibals threatens the new nation's freedom. It's time for them all to meet judge, jury. . .and executioner.

Genres: Post Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Action

480 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western writer in America and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over 50 million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the Greatest Western writer of the 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.

Reviews

[Tom Slezak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rereading g this seri

Always like to revisit this series. More relevant today than it was years ago with the drifting apart of the country's philosophies.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find Johnstone's take on the startings of a religious war interesting. He spends a major portion of the book back in New York dealing with thugs and creepies before heading into the Southwest. His hero, Ben Raines, starts out just attempted to take out drug dealers, but soon becomes embroiled in a fight he does not want. Simon Border, a religious nutjob, begins to send troops after Ben. While Ben knows that he has better equipment and trained personnel, he does not want to destroy these deluded people. Unfortunately that might not be in the cards for Ben.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good adventure series. Basically the forming of a new United States after WW3 and the story of the man who leads and forms it. If you like men's adventure stories you will enjoy it. Recommended

[Hershel Callahan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read

I only have one major problem with this book/series you can't get the next book in the series on kindle at this time

[David Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Book

Johnstone is a great story teller,it just flows from being to end.I've have read Book 1 this Book 23 griping , hard to put down.