Downpour

Dawn of Ruin #3

by Stacey Upton, Mike Kraus

Rose, her family and friends fight for survival on the island as wildfires destroy everything around them. Meanwhile, the cross-country trek undertaken by Liam, Derek and the scientists goes horribly wrong as they're separated in a flash flood. Desi and her companions face a fate worse than death if they stay where they are, but leaving means risking everything in Dawn of Ruin Book 3.

A firestorm rages across North America, destroying everything in its path.

In its wake, a lone firefighter survives the conflagration - but his survival and journey home is anything but assured.

In a quiet suburb, a young boy finds himself to be the only survivor in a city full of the dead.

On the other side of the country, a family watches the devastation grow closer, though the flames are not the most dangerous threat they face...

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Extreme drought conditions in the West cause wildfires to spring out of control, tearing East across the country, destroying everything in their path. Caught in the midst of this firestorm, Liam Hayward - a smokejumper - is the only survivor of his unit. Injured and on his own, Liam's journey home means crossing a burned, irradiated wasteland where death may be the easiest way out.

In the Midwest, Liam's family watches the devastation growing ever closer, but the real danger comes from those around them. Panic grips the populace as the first ashes and embers rain down from the sky, and fire becomes a secondary danger as their fellow man will stop at nothing to try and stay safe - even if it means taking the lives of innocents.

345 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 8, 2024

Reviews

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Downpour - a review by Rosemary Kenny.

Dawn of Ruin Book 3 by Stacey Upton and Mike Kraus, Downpour sees three generations of one family trying to reunite with loved ones, in the aftermath of widespread destruction.
With their island home beset by murderous raiders, matriarch Rose must take all necessary actions to protect her loved ones...but then the mountain moves with deadly speed.
Elsewhere their uncle, his young nephew and two scientists they're leading through dangerous territory, continue towards a distant facility, where they hope to find a solution for the current Armageddon.
Can they make it through a deluge and survive?
Meanwhile a group fleeing from a destroyed movie set escape one volatile situation only to end up in another...where the choices they make could be life-changing.

It's thrills and chills all the way as Downpour draws you in and keeps your attention throughout this epic saga of triumph and tragedy.
Grab a copy today and tell all your friends!

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, absolutely full of danger and suspense. The survivors thought they were save but they’re totally wrong. Each turn of the way seems to bring even more unexpected surprises. How will they survive this. There’s no stopping until you get to the end of the book. Don’t miss out on the next book.

[Allison T MacKay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I began reading this in January 2025

Needless to say the parallels to the fires in LA was chilling.
Great character development and almost too much detail at times but I still ripped through the book at breakneck speed. Recommend for those who have strong stomachs and a sense of chaotic adventure.

[Alissa Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read

This is an excellent read. It is extremely hard to put down. Once you start reading it, you will not want to stop until you reach the end. However, be warned, you will not like the ending. As soon as you finish it, you will want to get the next one in in the series.

[Walter Graff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth the time to read

This dystopian environment makes one wonder whether survival is desirable or merely an instinct born of years of practice. Characters are likable with credible motivations. Plot while seemingly unlikely is believable. Some will survive, if just by luck.

[Pam Shelton-Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This continues a good series, though I continue to have reservations on the believability of a catastrophic fire that is worldwide in its destruction. That aside, the stories for our three groups has been fairly compelling and this ends with two and a half big cliffhangers. On to book 4

[G S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Downpour Book 3

Great read. I would get so fed up with the rain. So many things happening to all of them. Looking forward to book 4

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another really good read from this great author! A really brilliant idea, really well done, great pace, levels of action & some really scary moments! Great!

[Christina Botchway · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG

I'm seriously regretting reading this series. Why did you give it 5 stars then, you may ask. Read at your own peril I say. And I'm not stopping
I will continue to the end.

[Jane Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Downpour

A very exciting and unpredictable read, sure must have been very hard to get around everywhere!
And being able to find food every once in a while . Good read !