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Big Sky Fallen: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Adventure
In an instant, the world is put to the sword.
The survivors called it The Unraveling—a merciless one-two punch of economic collapse and deadly pandemic flu that killed untold millions and wiped out civilization overnight.
Army veteran Eric Jaeger flees for his life to reach his best friend’s Montana survival retreat. He joins forces with others to protect their safe haven from a brutal and lawless world where kindness and human decency died with the nation Eric had once sworn to protect. His sole allegiance is to his newfound brothers and sisters in arms—and to paramedic Susan Walker, whom he has long desired from afar.
But a new threat arises when a wealthy despot seizes power and hatches a horrific plan with the remnants of a federal government desperate to regain control—even if it means killing millions more. When the hard-charging leader of a growing resistance movement asks Eric’s group to join the fight, they must decide whether to risk everything to defeat a tyrant.
Which, for Eric, could mean sacrificing Susan on freedom’s altar.
The first novel in the pulse-pounding Unraveling series, Big Sky Fallen is a post-apocalyptic disaster thriller that’s perfect for fans of Kyla Stone, Bobby Akart, T.L. Payne, Jeff Kirkham, and the One Second After novels.
The survivors called it The Unraveling—a merciless one-two punch of economic collapse and deadly pandemic flu that killed untold millions and wiped out civilization overnight.
Army veteran Eric Jaeger flees for his life to reach his best friend’s Montana survival retreat. He joins forces with others to protect their safe haven from a brutal and lawless world where kindness and human decency died with the nation Eric had once sworn to protect. His sole allegiance is to his newfound brothers and sisters in arms—and to paramedic Susan Walker, whom he has long desired from afar.
But a new threat arises when a wealthy despot seizes power and hatches a horrific plan with the remnants of a federal government desperate to regain control—even if it means killing millions more. When the hard-charging leader of a growing resistance movement asks Eric’s group to join the fight, they must decide whether to risk everything to defeat a tyrant.
Which, for Eric, could mean sacrificing Susan on freedom’s altar.
The first novel in the pulse-pounding Unraveling series, Big Sky Fallen is a post-apocalyptic disaster thriller that’s perfect for fans of Kyla Stone, Bobby Akart, T.L. Payne, Jeff Kirkham, and the One Second After novels.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
375 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2024
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About the author
Kevin Craver
3 books5 followersKevin Craver is a longtime survivalist and Army veteran who has spun his lifetime of knowledge and experience into his debut post-apocalyptic prepper novel. He honed his writing style during a twenty-year newspaper career in which he earned more than eighty national and state awards, and got a front-row seat to the incompetence, infighting, and terminal rot hurling our nation headlong towards the abyss. When he’s not at the gym, the shooting range, or hoarding cans of bacon in his basement—for the living will envy the dead in a post-collapse world without bacon—he lives a normal suburban life with his wife, daughter, son, and Ragdoll cat. You can visit him online at www.kevincraver.com, as well as follow him on Facebook), Instagram and Goodreads.
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November 4, 2024
I had mixed feelings on this book. The writing and editing were generally good. I was off-put by some of the political persuasion. The onset of the apocalyptic situation was predominantly from the H7N9 virus which was 10 times more contagious and 100 times more lethal than little Covid-19. It seems to have been preceded by some economic issues related to people wanting Democratic safety nets and Republican low taxes, and throughout in the characters feelings (ergo the authors), the biggest problem was the economic one and not the pandemic that depopulated so many areas that the United States as a single country ceased to exist. Even at the end of the book, Eric wrote in his journal that because Montana had a lower population, it hardly had to contend with H7N9. How is that possible with the given contagious nature and mortality and the statement that no corner of the planet escaped the effects of the virus unless you really want to pound the hammer of bad economic management by the government? We are told that Washington has a war on fossil fuels (and of course nothing about climate change), that Covid-19 pioneered software to track peoples' movements and enforce social distancing, every network by Fox trying to blame the problems on the Republicans (), describing firearms as freedom sticks () and one villain writes liberal love letters (bigger ). The federal government lockdown during Covid-19 was apparently a suspension of the Bill of Rights (I must have missed that part in the public health crisis). I am quite weary of the word "woke" being used as pejorative insult for things deemed too liberal. The author does not seem to even know what this actually means if the evil dictator-governor that is willing to nuke remaining survivors is described as woke.
Oddly though, the points are made about polarization of the citizenry and impact on our inability to solve issues as a nation, not wanting our government officials to be bought by lobbyists and the need for term limits were fine and I would even say kind of... woke.
That being said, I got to like the group trying to survive on Manny's ranch (his silly dictatorial attitude about unmarried sex notwithstanding). They were not really ordinary folk in that they had prepared for this for a while and most of them had military background and other skills. The buildup to the final battle(s) seemed a bit drawn out but it ends well. I did want to know how other countries fared too, but I did kind of like that there were two characters whose outcome we don't know. It would kind of be like that in the chaotic rebuilding.
Oddly though, the points are made about polarization of the citizenry and impact on our inability to solve issues as a nation, not wanting our government officials to be bought by lobbyists and the need for term limits were fine and I would even say kind of... woke.
That being said, I got to like the group trying to survive on Manny's ranch (his silly dictatorial attitude about unmarried sex notwithstanding). They were not really ordinary folk in that they had prepared for this for a while and most of them had military background and other skills. The buildup to the final battle(s) seemed a bit drawn out but it ends well. I did want to know how other countries fared too, but I did kind of like that there were two characters whose outcome we don't know. It would kind of be like that in the chaotic rebuilding.
December 23, 2023
The cover of the book really does its job well with the two lonely armed figures looking out into the desolation around them. You really want to learn who the two figures are, what has happened in the world and how they are going to cope with it. If I saw it on a book store shelf I would certainly be picking it up to learn more about the book.
The book separated into three parts as well as a kind of aftermath/epilogue at the end although it is not referred to as one. The first part is the background and the planning that went into the homestead idea, and everyone arriving. The second part is kind of surviving, the gathering of forces and the build up to the third part which is the big battle. Then finally the aftermath/epilogue where all the loose ends are tied up.
The first part introduces the characters and contains their background information and how they come to be part of the rather eclectic post-apocalyptic family living, fighting and surviving together on Manny & Carmen’s land, which I found really interesting and it explains all their quirks, traits, skills, triggers and behaviour as the book goes on. Each character brings a skill or is with someone who brings a necessary skill to survive and thrive. It sets out all the final preparations the group have to still put in place, and reiterate who is responsible for which jobs. Sadly some of their group don’t make it, succumbing to the pandemic, becoming too ill to travel, meaning their jobs have to be reassigned.
I would say the main characters are Eric Jaeger, who is ex-military, high school teacher who is very into prepping for the end of the world when it comes. Eric, along with his friends are in no doubt “the end”, an “event” is coming its just a matter of when “it” happens. Eric is a bachelor but its quite clear to both his friends and us, the reader that he is besotted with Susan, a fire department paramendic, who quickly becomes head medic when the nurse of the group never makes it to the homestead. Eric and Susan travel to Eric’s Ex-military best friend, Manny Landeros’ home/homestead where others in their group will also be heading to bunker down and survive whatever is happening and what is to come afterwards. Manny is married to Carmen and they have a 13year old daughter Luisa. Manny’s cousin Benny is promoted to keeping track and doing inventory on all supplies when the guy whose job it would have been doesn’t make it.
There’s lots of ex-military as that’s where the idea of this safe haven, homestead was formed. Others have been brought on board by the original members. One such couple are Pastor Kriss Reynolds and her husband Roger who as organic gardeners are deeply involved in the nurturing, planting, and tending of produce needed to sustain the diets of the group. Obviously being ex-military the have also bought in MRE food packs and tins and cans etc etc. To be honest the group seems to have all bases covered but Manny is determined that things will be done in a certain way under his roof such as no co-habitating between non married couples. So, the couples have their room/dorms and the bachelors have an area as do the bachelorettes. Everyone has shared chores and duties such as guard duty, manning the radio, as well as their specialities. They also continue keeping fit and doing army manoeuvres to cover all scenarios. These people know that eventually refugees, strangers will turn up at their door and they have to have systems in place to deal with every eventuality.
As the book goes on the group have to deal with what they at first think are local bandits but it soon becomes apparent that these men who just take from others are part of a larger, more well organised army. They soon become part of a greater machine fighting back against what is a militia.
There are a few times when a democracy rules the decision process for the homesteaders, such as the decision to deal with the bandits that have terrorised their neighbours and could be coming for them next. Then the couple needing food and supplies for their attempted journey to relatives. There’s discussion about asking them to stay, but instead they are given help to progress on their journey, but they leave with knowledge of the homestead and it’s a decision that could have disastrous consequences for the group. Finally, there’s a group of three military deserters nearby the homestead, who want nothing of the harsh ways of the militia type army that exists and the government that wants to rule now. The one female and two males have useful skills for the battle that is rapidly approaching.
I found I became attached to the characters at the homestead really quickly, even ones that were only briefly mentioned that never quite made it to the homestead. I enjoyed the different relationships within couples and with the other characters. I really adored the way the characters were romantically paired off. I found their secret trysts really amusing, from Julie & Allan's in the bachelorette pad when Suan finds them asleep in each others arms, both snoring! Then later in the book the newer couple of Kaytie & Tim rolling around in poison ivy, with Kaytie full of shame and embarrassment having to approach Susan for advice and treatment for the poison ivy. Finally, the tryst between the couple I was really willing everything to work out for (and both be alive at the end) Eric & Susan who snuck off behind the barn! Luckily and wisely, Susan checked for poison ivy before rolling around on the floor together!
I really grew to love some of the characters and when a couple of them do potentially dangerous, crazy acts of sacrifice I was internally shouting “Noooo” at them in my head whilst reading the drama and devastation unfold.
I'll be honest quite a bit of the military manoeuvres, weaponry, political and American geographic detail 'went over my head' but I still enjoyed reading it and I am sure others will appreciate it and fully understand it more than I did. I adored the little details in the book such as the nick names each character had, some for obvious reasons such as Doc, and Meat others perhaps not so obvious to outsiders of the homestead group.
I loved how all the loose ends were tied up, and how it was explained how life had progressed in the aftermath of the great battle. The tying up loose ends and the surviving characters coming together to reminisce about what they went through as well as remembering and toasting those old friends that didn’t make it.
The only critisms I had, were that the aftermath section jumped a few years more than once without it being clearly stated. Some of Eric’s “diary/book” entries were long, quite complicated and heavy on political and military jargon, though I did still enjoy reading them.
Also, at one point I had to google what a “beaner” was” It’s a derogatory term for a person of Mexican, Hispanic or Latino heritage, which explained the reactions of the characters to someone they loved being referred to as a “beaner”
My immediate reaction upon finishing reading this book were Wow, I really enjoyed this one but I need to digest this one a little before reviewing, so I don’t give too much away.
Summing up, it has been a difficult review to do without giving away any major spoilers. This book has an amazing action packed well thought out plot, with believable, easy to love characters. What authors would I compare this one to. . . Kyla Stone, Stephen Konkoly and Grace Hamilton are the ones that spring to mind. I don’t know how the series will continue but I am really looking forward to reading more.
The book separated into three parts as well as a kind of aftermath/epilogue at the end although it is not referred to as one. The first part is the background and the planning that went into the homestead idea, and everyone arriving. The second part is kind of surviving, the gathering of forces and the build up to the third part which is the big battle. Then finally the aftermath/epilogue where all the loose ends are tied up.
The first part introduces the characters and contains their background information and how they come to be part of the rather eclectic post-apocalyptic family living, fighting and surviving together on Manny & Carmen’s land, which I found really interesting and it explains all their quirks, traits, skills, triggers and behaviour as the book goes on. Each character brings a skill or is with someone who brings a necessary skill to survive and thrive. It sets out all the final preparations the group have to still put in place, and reiterate who is responsible for which jobs. Sadly some of their group don’t make it, succumbing to the pandemic, becoming too ill to travel, meaning their jobs have to be reassigned.
I would say the main characters are Eric Jaeger, who is ex-military, high school teacher who is very into prepping for the end of the world when it comes. Eric, along with his friends are in no doubt “the end”, an “event” is coming its just a matter of when “it” happens. Eric is a bachelor but its quite clear to both his friends and us, the reader that he is besotted with Susan, a fire department paramendic, who quickly becomes head medic when the nurse of the group never makes it to the homestead. Eric and Susan travel to Eric’s Ex-military best friend, Manny Landeros’ home/homestead where others in their group will also be heading to bunker down and survive whatever is happening and what is to come afterwards. Manny is married to Carmen and they have a 13year old daughter Luisa. Manny’s cousin Benny is promoted to keeping track and doing inventory on all supplies when the guy whose job it would have been doesn’t make it.
There’s lots of ex-military as that’s where the idea of this safe haven, homestead was formed. Others have been brought on board by the original members. One such couple are Pastor Kriss Reynolds and her husband Roger who as organic gardeners are deeply involved in the nurturing, planting, and tending of produce needed to sustain the diets of the group. Obviously being ex-military the have also bought in MRE food packs and tins and cans etc etc. To be honest the group seems to have all bases covered but Manny is determined that things will be done in a certain way under his roof such as no co-habitating between non married couples. So, the couples have their room/dorms and the bachelors have an area as do the bachelorettes. Everyone has shared chores and duties such as guard duty, manning the radio, as well as their specialities. They also continue keeping fit and doing army manoeuvres to cover all scenarios. These people know that eventually refugees, strangers will turn up at their door and they have to have systems in place to deal with every eventuality.
As the book goes on the group have to deal with what they at first think are local bandits but it soon becomes apparent that these men who just take from others are part of a larger, more well organised army. They soon become part of a greater machine fighting back against what is a militia.
There are a few times when a democracy rules the decision process for the homesteaders, such as the decision to deal with the bandits that have terrorised their neighbours and could be coming for them next. Then the couple needing food and supplies for their attempted journey to relatives. There’s discussion about asking them to stay, but instead they are given help to progress on their journey, but they leave with knowledge of the homestead and it’s a decision that could have disastrous consequences for the group. Finally, there’s a group of three military deserters nearby the homestead, who want nothing of the harsh ways of the militia type army that exists and the government that wants to rule now. The one female and two males have useful skills for the battle that is rapidly approaching.
I found I became attached to the characters at the homestead really quickly, even ones that were only briefly mentioned that never quite made it to the homestead. I enjoyed the different relationships within couples and with the other characters. I really adored the way the characters were romantically paired off. I found their secret trysts really amusing, from Julie & Allan's in the bachelorette pad when Suan finds them asleep in each others arms, both snoring! Then later in the book the newer couple of Kaytie & Tim rolling around in poison ivy, with Kaytie full of shame and embarrassment having to approach Susan for advice and treatment for the poison ivy. Finally, the tryst between the couple I was really willing everything to work out for (and both be alive at the end) Eric & Susan who snuck off behind the barn! Luckily and wisely, Susan checked for poison ivy before rolling around on the floor together!
I really grew to love some of the characters and when a couple of them do potentially dangerous, crazy acts of sacrifice I was internally shouting “Noooo” at them in my head whilst reading the drama and devastation unfold.
I'll be honest quite a bit of the military manoeuvres, weaponry, political and American geographic detail 'went over my head' but I still enjoyed reading it and I am sure others will appreciate it and fully understand it more than I did. I adored the little details in the book such as the nick names each character had, some for obvious reasons such as Doc, and Meat others perhaps not so obvious to outsiders of the homestead group.
I loved how all the loose ends were tied up, and how it was explained how life had progressed in the aftermath of the great battle. The tying up loose ends and the surviving characters coming together to reminisce about what they went through as well as remembering and toasting those old friends that didn’t make it.
The only critisms I had, were that the aftermath section jumped a few years more than once without it being clearly stated. Some of Eric’s “diary/book” entries were long, quite complicated and heavy on political and military jargon, though I did still enjoy reading them.
Also, at one point I had to google what a “beaner” was” It’s a derogatory term for a person of Mexican, Hispanic or Latino heritage, which explained the reactions of the characters to someone they loved being referred to as a “beaner”
My immediate reaction upon finishing reading this book were Wow, I really enjoyed this one but I need to digest this one a little before reviewing, so I don’t give too much away.
Summing up, it has been a difficult review to do without giving away any major spoilers. This book has an amazing action packed well thought out plot, with believable, easy to love characters. What authors would I compare this one to. . . Kyla Stone, Stephen Konkoly and Grace Hamilton are the ones that spring to mind. I don’t know how the series will continue but I am really looking forward to reading more.
June 4, 2024
Loved the story and the main characters. All very realistic. Exciting right from the start with no boring moments and nicely tied up at the end. Exactly what I like, military guys fighting to save the vulnerable. Glad I found this author and looking forward to the next book.
February 11, 2024
Military friends, Eric Jaeger and Manny Landeros, made a commitment to defend the United States. This bond remained strong when the country was in danger of complete destruction. Eric along with paramedic, Susan Walker, drive cross-country to the safe haven created by Manny Landeros and his family in Montana.
Along with a group of determined family and friends, a survival community is established. Every resident has a specific skill from cooking to protecting their sanctuary. The group has enough harmony to allow for existence.
Power struggles within the country’s democracy occur which lead to needless fatalities a nation should never have to endure. States started seceding from the union and devising a new homeland.
With great vigilance, the residents track loved ones and learn the culprits of the decline of the country as we know it today. Eric and Manny as well as other members of their discreet population perform the most unselfish and heroic task of attempting to save the world from an entire catastrophic ruin.
Big Sky Fallen is an amazing apocalyptic book. The research and knowledge of artillery and terrain by author, Kevin Craver is unmistakable. The subplots are evidence that existence prevails despite the surrounding disaster. The novel is a fantastic read that had me looking forward to reading subsequent chapters. The ending provides validation with sufficient satisfaction despite having sustained isolation and disaster. My hopes are the author is writing a sequel.
Along with a group of determined family and friends, a survival community is established. Every resident has a specific skill from cooking to protecting their sanctuary. The group has enough harmony to allow for existence.
Power struggles within the country’s democracy occur which lead to needless fatalities a nation should never have to endure. States started seceding from the union and devising a new homeland.
With great vigilance, the residents track loved ones and learn the culprits of the decline of the country as we know it today. Eric and Manny as well as other members of their discreet population perform the most unselfish and heroic task of attempting to save the world from an entire catastrophic ruin.
Big Sky Fallen is an amazing apocalyptic book. The research and knowledge of artillery and terrain by author, Kevin Craver is unmistakable. The subplots are evidence that existence prevails despite the surrounding disaster. The novel is a fantastic read that had me looking forward to reading subsequent chapters. The ending provides validation with sufficient satisfaction despite having sustained isolation and disaster. My hopes are the author is writing a sequel.
January 14, 2024
Ⓑⓞⓞⓚ Ⓡⓔⓥⓘⓔⓦ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝔹𝕚𝕘 𝕊𝕜𝕪 𝔽𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕟
𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿
Post-Apocalyptic
374 pages
𝓟𝓾𝓫 𝓓𝓪𝓽𝓮: January 22, 2024
Sʜᴏᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs
Big Sky Fallen tells of friends and preppers who come together when the economy breaks down, causing chaos.
The government is gone, and some are taking advantage of that. The group of friends joins forces with others to try to restore governmental order.
Mʸ Tᴴᴼᵁᴳᴴᵀs
I’ve read lots of post-apocalyptic books. This was different as it focused more on the preparations and how they pulled together as a well-trained group. Relationships and feelings were there but not dwelled on.
To me, it read as more of a military-type story, as some of the main characters had that experience under their belts and brought their training to the group, which became a well-oiled machine.
This wasn’t a group of ordinary folks trying to survive!
I liked how this group held each other up and moved forward with grit. They were prepared for what hit them at all times.
I think readers who have military experience would enjoy that aspect of the story. Even without that knowledge, I was rooting for this group who wanted to bring the world back to a good place to live.
Thank you to @kevincraver, for providing this ebook for me to read and review.
💻Check out my website for easy access to book reviews by genre or author. Latishaslowkeylife.com
𝔹𝕚𝕘 𝕊𝕜𝕪 𝔽𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕟
𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿
Post-Apocalyptic
374 pages
𝓟𝓾𝓫 𝓓𝓪𝓽𝓮: January 22, 2024
Sʜᴏᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs
Big Sky Fallen tells of friends and preppers who come together when the economy breaks down, causing chaos.
The government is gone, and some are taking advantage of that. The group of friends joins forces with others to try to restore governmental order.
Mʸ Tᴴᴼᵁᴳᴴᵀs
I’ve read lots of post-apocalyptic books. This was different as it focused more on the preparations and how they pulled together as a well-trained group. Relationships and feelings were there but not dwelled on.
To me, it read as more of a military-type story, as some of the main characters had that experience under their belts and brought their training to the group, which became a well-oiled machine.
This wasn’t a group of ordinary folks trying to survive!
I liked how this group held each other up and moved forward with grit. They were prepared for what hit them at all times.
I think readers who have military experience would enjoy that aspect of the story. Even without that knowledge, I was rooting for this group who wanted to bring the world back to a good place to live.
Thank you to @kevincraver, for providing this ebook for me to read and review.
💻Check out my website for easy access to book reviews by genre or author. Latishaslowkeylife.com
June 10, 2024
I'm sorry I couldn't finish...
I liked the idea of the story, but some of the political ideals got me. You have a gov't fallen, a pandemic wiping out whole populations and you're not going to allow sex before marriage? I appreciate their level of preparedness, but...I don't know. I feel like I wasn't given enough information on some things and too much on others. Even though I stopped at 25% I do feel the author did a good job with character development. Would rate this more like a 2.5 if I could, but its not a 3 for me. Sorry.
I liked the idea of the story, but some of the political ideals got me. You have a gov't fallen, a pandemic wiping out whole populations and you're not going to allow sex before marriage? I appreciate their level of preparedness, but...I don't know. I feel like I wasn't given enough information on some things and too much on others. Even though I stopped at 25% I do feel the author did a good job with character development. Would rate this more like a 2.5 if I could, but its not a 3 for me. Sorry.
August 8, 2024
Somewhat depressing, but realistic in showing the effects of an apocalypse!
One of the "untold" stories of the apocalypse is that no matter now well you prepare for it, it's effects are "catastrophic", and there is no way to totally prepare for it!
It will impact every phase of your life (and there's nothing you can do to change this!).
One of the "untold" stories of the apocalypse is that no matter now well you prepare for it, it's effects are "catastrophic", and there is no way to totally prepare for it!
It will impact every phase of your life (and there's nothing you can do to change this!).
February 27, 2024
All is resolved in the end!
Loved the characters, the uplifting resolve, and all the loose ends tied up! This was like reading an epic such as Gone With the Wind! It is full of heroes and villains. This is more than worth the read!
Loved the characters, the uplifting resolve, and all the loose ends tied up! This was like reading an epic such as Gone With the Wind! It is full of heroes and villains. This is more than worth the read!
March 16, 2024
Very good first book
Thsi is a very good first effort and I hope you keep them coming. I like books that get the weapons correct and generally stop reading the ones that don't. Good job.
Thsi is a very good first effort and I hope you keep them coming. I like books that get the weapons correct and generally stop reading the ones that don't. Good job.
April 29, 2024
Good read
Well written and engaging. Could have used a proof reader in some spots but overall worth the time to read. So tired of book series so I was happy that this was just one book.
Well written and engaging. Could have used a proof reader in some spots but overall worth the time to read. So tired of book series so I was happy that this was just one book.
October 4, 2024
It was ok, not really what I was in the mood for. I like more of the first days after the disaster where you get to know a character and see what they go through. This was more where they're already months in, and have everything they need, and are playing army.
March 30, 2026
Big Sky Fallen
Interesting story of what can happen if people don’t watch the government closely. I believe everyone should take a page from this book and prepare for what could happen. They have great ideas in the book.
Interesting story of what can happen if people don’t watch the government closely. I believe everyone should take a page from this book and prepare for what could happen. They have great ideas in the book.
February 4, 2024
Big Sky Fallen is a terrific read.
I'm a fan of post-apocalyptic books, and always on the lookout for new authors in the genre. So when Kevin Craver reached out and offered me an Advanced Reader Copy, I couldn't say no.
Well,I could have, but I'm glad I didn't!
I won't rehash the story line, you can get that if you need it from other reviews. What I will say is that Craver spins a very well-written and compelling story. Big Sky Fallen (BSF) gives the reader more insight into the "prepper" side of things than most post-apocalyptic books. You know, those who prepare in advance for what they feel is the inevitable downfall of society.
The team of preppers in BSF aren't some bunch of nut jobs preaching impending doom. They're smart, with a variety of skills and experiences. Most importantly, Craver shows they're human beings, each with their own thoughts and beliefs, each with their own faults. I grew to like them, feel for them, and hope for them. I can't wait to read the next books in the series.
Reading a new author is always a crap shoot. You start off wondering if this guy/gal can write their way out of a wet paper sack. I knew by the second paragraph of the disclaimer at the beginning of the book that Craver can indeed write. 372 pages later I was not disappointed, and I'm anxiously awaiting his next book.
I'm a fan of post-apocalyptic books, and always on the lookout for new authors in the genre. So when Kevin Craver reached out and offered me an Advanced Reader Copy, I couldn't say no.
Well,I could have, but I'm glad I didn't!
I won't rehash the story line, you can get that if you need it from other reviews. What I will say is that Craver spins a very well-written and compelling story. Big Sky Fallen (BSF) gives the reader more insight into the "prepper" side of things than most post-apocalyptic books. You know, those who prepare in advance for what they feel is the inevitable downfall of society.
The team of preppers in BSF aren't some bunch of nut jobs preaching impending doom. They're smart, with a variety of skills and experiences. Most importantly, Craver shows they're human beings, each with their own thoughts and beliefs, each with their own faults. I grew to like them, feel for them, and hope for them. I can't wait to read the next books in the series.
Reading a new author is always a crap shoot. You start off wondering if this guy/gal can write their way out of a wet paper sack. I knew by the second paragraph of the disclaimer at the beginning of the book that Craver can indeed write. 372 pages later I was not disappointed, and I'm anxiously awaiting his next book.
March 5, 2024
Riveting
Could not put this book down ! Action from beginning to end. Lots of relevant information to remember if the SHTF. Great job.
Could not put this book down ! Action from beginning to end. Lots of relevant information to remember if the SHTF. Great job.
April 20, 2024
Wonderful read
I appreciate the heart of the characters. Loved the storyline. Are you creating any more apocalypse stories? I hope so.
I appreciate the heart of the characters. Loved the storyline. Are you creating any more apocalypse stories? I hope so.
May 14, 2024
Great story!!!
This could have been a 5 star review had it no been for the using of the Lord's name in vain. Why do you writers think that that enhances your work?
This could have been a 5 star review had it no been for the using of the Lord's name in vain. Why do you writers think that that enhances your work?
August 15, 2025
Good book, if it had left the politics out.
The story was good, but I skipped over the political stuff. If I want to be preached at, I'd watch the news.
The story was good, but I skipped over the political stuff. If I want to be preached at, I'd watch the news.
September 1, 2025
Great book! Kept me awake!
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