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In The As The Light Dies World

The New Republic of Texas 2

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As David Saylor’s The New Republic Of Texas 2 opens, planet Earth has just suffered a massively destructive CME event unlike anything ever recorded. Everything electronic, unless specially protected, had been completely destroyed.

Leon Tusk, tech magnate and the richest man in the world, had anticipated the impending CME and its impact on the world. He’d told the president and the military about it and created new technology to ensure most of the conveniences people had taken for granted, like communication, transportation, running water, and electricity, would survive—even if for only a fragment of Earth’s population, centered in Texas.

James Hunley’s job as lieutenant general in command of the entire Army of the newly-formed country, the New Republic of Texas, was to protect it all until they could rebuild.

The problem was, the government didn’t tell the people…

As always from Saylor, there is no foul language or sex in this story.

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310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2024

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1 review1 follower
August 9, 2024
Right Wing BS

The story line is pretty good, but this second book in the series contains way too much blubbering about the Biden administration, even to the point of mocking the VP"s laugh. It added absolutely nothing to the narrative and merely pandered to the sick sense of patriotism of Trumpers.
546 reviews3 followers
April 21, 2024
I did not finish this novel.
It was well written, especially, if you were a military person.
It was highly technical about guns, tanks, planes etc etc.
And that was probably over 60% of the novel.

I read about 65% of it....

It was 'supposed' to be Christian,

BUT

In 65% of the novel, the main character went to church once,
only.....
no sooner did he get there
then he was called out for a military emergency!

So that was the sum total of the 'Christian' aspect,
that I read!

No prayers, no scriptures, no sermons,
no talk of God....

So LOL I would call this
super super lite....Christian
at least the first 65%

Maybe the rest had a wee bit more,
but I just am not knowledgeable
about guns, tanks, planes, military procedures etc etc etc etc.

Some one who is might find this
just the thing they would love.

But I read Christian fiction only
and there was almost none
up to this point.
So I felt misled!

So I really could not finish it.

It did have some interesting ideas
about where our country is heading,
or might be...
But not enough to keep my interest.

So for me, I could not give it a 5 star or even a 4.
It was pretty clean, not a lot of swearing ( if any)
or sexual content at all!
3 reviews
March 25, 2024
This was a great read. Research was exquisite to describe weapons and aircraft. Truly kept my attention and am awaiting the 3 rd book in series quite eagerly. Boyd Craven has quickly become a top notch writer in post apocalyptic fiction. Perhaps it has to do with the realism he is able to spread in his stories and they aren’t as geared towards the evil gangs attacking homeowners and innocents as much as the dangers inherent in our own leaders and government not working to help us but only out to take care of their own. Mr Craven spreads hope that the special forces (active and retired) will hopefully retain their oath to protect the citizens and to refuse to do things they swore not to do. There’s hope out there if we know how to find it and pray that it is still alive !
12 reviews
January 15, 2025
Interesting but unrealistic

This work, like the first volume, operates with an interesting premise. Character development is pretty good, if minimal. Obvious bias toward hard right thinking could be lived with. However, the obvious drawbacks to self-edited/published writing, such as grammatical errors and word choice, which are to be expected, cannot excuse such an obvious demonstration of lack of knowledge as does the statement alleging a common border between Texas and Arizona. C,mon, man!
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9 reviews
February 14, 2025
The story was good, but there is too much EXTREME right propaganda. All the nasty references to wokeness and rude comments about actual people, even though VERY THINLY, (read hardly at all), disguised, were unnecessary and caused me to not like the characters as much as I wanted to. President Widen, Kalamity, REALLY?!?
Also, the premise that the administration would enter Cheyenne Mountain or Mount Weather without a SINGLE member of the opposition party included is more of a MAGA move than a liberal one.
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709 reviews6 followers
April 24, 2024
Fantastic book!

The New Republic of Texas 2 is the second book in the series which is parallel to the As the Light Dies series. I'd recommend reading books 1-7, then the two New Republic of Texas books, then book 8.

This is a fantastic and action packed book. I'd call it slightly salty as their are some minor curse words and references to bad people doing horrible things. Thankfully, these are just alluded to in a mostly respectful way.
14 reviews1 follower
October 22, 2024
Great reading.

As an Air Force vet I appreciate a well written novel. As a fellow Texan, and advocate for a real Republic Of Texas, reading this series is thrilling. I must advise that I'm not a native Texan, however, I got here as soon as I could. I wish tho congratulate both of the authors on a well written series on a par with Dale Brown, Tom Clancy, and several other techno-thriller authors. Thank you and p!ease continue this good, and entertaining work.
114 reviews3 followers
April 16, 2024
So Hobo 4 heads back into To find out what's going on

So from cruise missiles To a wax to FA 18s The new Tomahawks Everything else is being directed at The docks at Vera Cruise To rid us of ammunition Machinery And everything else to stop the invasion of The republic of Texas From Mexico.
39 reviews2 followers
February 8, 2024
A Book That Will Not Let You Put It Down

I have enjoyed every book by David Saylor, as well as Boyd Craven Jr. This series as well. In this book, you will be revited as you read it on the edge of your chair. Five stars plus.
2 reviews
March 24, 2024
Excellent read

Great spin off to the series. Believable, and within the realm of current events. I would recommend this book and the In The as The Light Dies series by these authors.
250 reviews2 followers
April 7, 2024
Excellent follow-up

This was a very good read. I throughly enjoyed this story . As always it is well written and flows easily. Great well developed characters and a good story line. Looking forward to the next installment.
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880 reviews1 follower
April 12, 2024
Wow

Having read the first series I knew what was coming but wow. That was an amazing read. I enjoyed every word of this book. I look forward to many more in this world. A definite recommend!
111 reviews2 followers
April 20, 2024
From the pan into the Fire

I have enjoyed both of the New Republic of Texas books. It would be great if our government leaders would read them. I have been a believer of our country going to pot and the need to return to our roots. Look forward to reading your next book.
172 reviews1 follower
June 20, 2024
great read

Really enjoyed this book very much but I really need the next one pretty soon please. I get lost in another book and forget about the book continuing on in the future. I guess I could make a chart with the date of books that continue.
289 reviews7 followers
February 3, 2024
Love these books!

Every twist and turn of the plot is unexpected! All characters are well thought out. I can hardly wait for the next book. Please hurry with it!
107 reviews3 followers
February 6, 2024
New Republic of Texas 2

David Sallie has once again excelled at keeping us immersed in the apocalypse! I’m hanging onto the cliff by my fingertips! Outstanding writing!
1 review
February 7, 2024
Great book

Everyone who likes military or end of days type of books kept you on edge the whole time
Suspense thriller
264 reviews2 followers
February 12, 2024
Excellent!!!!

David has a way of keeping your attention! The action, characters, and story will keep you on the edge of your seat. I look forward to reading his work.
112 reviews
February 23, 2024
Wow

An action packed Yarn. Rapid promotion for the main character and plenty of blood and mayhem. I look forward to the next in the series.
10 reviews
February 25, 2024
Really good seriesa

Since retiring I have been reading a lot. So much so that single books just don't cut it. The two storylines going on here is very good.
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14 reviews2 followers
March 2, 2024
Well done

Good story so far with believable scenarios and characters. Looking forward to the next upcoming chapters in Tennessee and Texas
24 reviews
March 31, 2024
Good read

Great pacing of story and lots of tension building for the different areas. Loved the attack and especially ending. Can't wait to read next chapter.
15 reviews1 follower
April 12, 2024
great!

Loved the books. Couldn’t put the books down. Disappointed that there are only 8 books. Is there a ninth book?
22 reviews
April 23, 2024
Terrible

Simplistic and primitive. Not very well thought out. The drawn-out cliff-hanger in the last chapter was an insult. A waste of time.
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22 reviews1 follower
May 24, 2024
Good story

Enjoyed reading this book. Each story has a different take on the story. I am enjoying the stories of the fall worlds.
157 reviews2 followers
September 19, 2024
Texas

Running out of things to say about the situation , it it well put together everything seems to be falling into place all be it in a good way
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39 reviews1 follower
December 12, 2024
Good post-EMD novel, the military speech and actions are
not typical of military action and speech. Needs a military
Vet to help with the details.
27 reviews1 follower
January 22, 2025
Incredibly Hard Work

Tried very hard to read this nonsense, but the conjunction of ultra-right politics, Musk worship and near total ignorance of reality makes it impossible.
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