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Caroline Mathers, Forward Scout of the People's Republic of Virginia, leads her people to safety after a harrowing escape through the Appalachian Mountains. But, the security of their capitol city won't last for long...maybe even less than a night. Old friends are left behind, while inside the walls, new alliances are formed and trust betrayed. Empowered by the strength of a massive army, their northern enemies suffocate the city outside the walls, preparing to take control of what they believe is rightfully theirs: citizen slaves. With the help of her fellow Kinder, Finn, and an ill-equipped group of volunteer soldiers, Caroline must defend her city to the last breath or watch her people marched away in chains.

263 pages, Paperback

First published June 24, 2014

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Ernie Lindsey

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Ernie Lindsey grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia, working on the family farm and reading, and has spent his life telling stories to anyone that will listen. He currently works as a freelance writer and is the author of five Mystery & Suspense novels and numerous short stories. When he's not writing, you can find him tackling the gigantic To Be Read list on his Kindle or the never-ending stack of books in his office.

Ernie and his family live in Oregon, along with a multi-fingered Hemingway cat named Luna.

Head over to Ernie's site where you can pick up some free Kindle books. Join him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ErnieLindseyFiction.

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165 reviews6 followers
March 22, 2021
Ratings are going up.

Okay so, I don't know what to write this time because I have some mixed feelings. The book was great, don't get me wrong but, Ernie, why'd you have to go and flip the script like that. I was feeling character development and had some expectations that were being met... up until the penultimate chapter where you changed the narrative. I mean I get you needed to keep the story moving, but I hope James comes to have a serious talk with you about messing with people's emotions. Any-who, on to the next one.
60 reviews2 followers
January 6, 2023
War child

Awesome books ! A lot of the time I get bored so I skip some paragraphs or sentences . I have read all 3books in this series and I didn't miss one word of it . it keeps you wanting more . every page ,every word .I really wanted Caroline to find her happiness and someone who loves her and where she goes from here . I hope its a happy life . But I would also like to see what else she could do! Maybe next book ?
258 reviews
May 18, 2023
World Building a 3.75, Characters you fall in love with and really care about. For a post apocalyptic series a 4.5. But as with alot in our world the politics are dam ugly and was so gut retching I just couldn't read where the story was taking me - it felt so utter devastating - I was just too much in love with the characters I cared too much. I will not at this time be finishing the last of this book nor be able to try the 3rd.
7 reviews
July 7, 2019
What a twist with Finn! Didn’t see it coming! Already ordered book 3 coming tomorrow!!!!
13 reviews
January 11, 2021
Loved

Enjoyed the second book as much as the first there was some twits I wasn’t expecting 😱😱😱 can’t wait to read book 3!
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258 reviews50 followers
April 18, 2016
The title says it all... seriously, why does almost EVERYONE she ends up leaning on and trusting betray her!?! I can't even, so just see my review of the Collected Edition (link below) for my thoughts... because otherwise this would just turn into a rant that is rife with spoilers and bad language.

I read the collected edition and as a result I didn't really see these as individual stories... so, see my review of the Collected Edition for my thoughts on the series as a whole:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2,490 reviews46 followers
June 29, 2014
Caroline Mathers gets her charges to Warrenville, the capital, only to learn a deal has already been made by the President to sell 50,000 slaves to the DAV. The army following them was strictly for show. And to get the new slaves back up north.

She hooks up with the underground who intend to fight.

But there's a Judas in their midst.

Author Lindsey continues his take on a future orld. Looking forward to the third book in the series.
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33 reviews
January 31, 2016
This book was entertaining, however, I felt like the plot had remained at the same spot it was when I started the series. It didn't have any major twists or events that I didn't see coming either. I mean, the title is Judas, don't you think that gives the 'big twist' away a little? That being said, I have rated this three out of five. I am excited to read the third book though!
4 reviews
January 18, 2015
Excellent

Details of the war and locations were explicit. Felt like I know the characters.I would recommend this to young adults and adults.
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147 reviews1 follower
January 13, 2015
3.5

This one made me angry. I am not sure ig I am more angry about what happened or if I didn't see it coming.
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173 reviews6 followers
February 7, 2015
Requires reading the first book. Simple, light, and enjoyable. But it gets bogged down with too much internal dialogue and narrative explication.
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154 reviews2 followers
July 30, 2015
great series and a steal at 99¢ on Amazon!
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