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The Last Ranch
When an EMP wipes out the power grid, Caroline Thompson is alone on the family ranch while her husband, Luke, and their son are stranded in Fort Worth as chaos erupts. With no power, no law, and danger at every turn, Caroline must fight her way into the collapsing city to find them. But bringing her family back together is only the beginning. Looters are closing in, determined to take everything Caroline has fought to protect as their ranch turns into a battleground for survival.
463 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2025
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July 10, 2025
Excellent rhythm to this Story
The Last Ranch is a simple story, but it hits the perfect tone & perspectives. This is a story about a family, both related by blood and also related by shared work & history. I was actually sorry when the book ended, as I got to really like and respect the characters drawn out by William Stone. This is an easy & enjoyable read about Preppers' faced with the man made disaster of an EMP strike. We don't know how far and wide the destruction, nor who/what st it off. However, from this story we can learn about the effects of the attack and these characters handling their survival in the aftermath. I recommend this book and truly wish that Mr. Stone writes more about this family.
The Last Ranch is a simple story, but it hits the perfect tone & perspectives. This is a story about a family, both related by blood and also related by shared work & history. I was actually sorry when the book ended, as I got to really like and respect the characters drawn out by William Stone. This is an easy & enjoyable read about Preppers' faced with the man made disaster of an EMP strike. We don't know how far and wide the destruction, nor who/what st it off. However, from this story we can learn about the effects of the attack and these characters handling their survival in the aftermath. I recommend this book and truly wish that Mr. Stone writes more about this family.
March 23, 2025
This could have been a great book. The story line was fast, and engaging. I would have loved it, except for one thing. The author kept going from present tense to past tense in his writing. One chapter in present tense, one in past throughout the book. It wasn't for storytelling purposes, or stylistic purposes that I could see, and it totally ruined the book for me.
June 18, 2025
Another good story from this author
I love this story from beginning to end. The story of fighting to reach your family and keep your family safe. I was a bit concerned about the battle to save the ranch and tell Luke was ready to abandon all the workers with just his family if he had to. But overall, it was very good.
I love this story from beginning to end. The story of fighting to reach your family and keep your family safe. I was a bit concerned about the battle to save the ranch and tell Luke was ready to abandon all the workers with just his family if he had to. But overall, it was very good.
August 19, 2025
Five Stars for the Rush
The five stars is for filling the purpose of the book, an adrenaline ride with enough realism to keep it real and characters with buy in. If you’re here for the ride, it’s a five star one. These one book, not a series, don’t have the character development that I prefer, nor the long recovery, but if you like the high…it’s a good one.
The five stars is for filling the purpose of the book, an adrenaline ride with enough realism to keep it real and characters with buy in. If you’re here for the ride, it’s a five star one. These one book, not a series, don’t have the character development that I prefer, nor the long recovery, but if you like the high…it’s a good one.
March 20, 2025
Good Read, action packed
Since I am from that part of the country I can identify with many of the people and their work ethics. This book brings back memories of my life and understanding of people from the Southwest. Action packed with common sense, easy and quick read.
Since I am from that part of the country I can identify with many of the people and their work ethics. This book brings back memories of my life and understanding of people from the Southwest. Action packed with common sense, easy and quick read.
April 24, 2025
STORY OF A FAMILY THAT ARE PREPPERS BUT STILL FEEL UNPREPARED WHEN AN EMP STRIKES. THE FIGHT THEIR WAY HOME AND FIND THEY STILL HAVE TO FIGHT TO PROTECT THEIR HOME IT ONLY COVERS A FEW MONTHS BUT THERE ARE MANY EMOTIONS INVOLVED.
June 19, 2025
Such perils
What they endured. Fighting their way out of the city, making it to the ranch, luckily finding a doctor on their journey! The people that worked on the ranch all pitching in and Ethan being the main goal. His health and happiness the most important thing! It's
What they endured. Fighting their way out of the city, making it to the ranch, luckily finding a doctor on their journey! The people that worked on the ranch all pitching in and Ethan being the main goal. His health and happiness the most important thing! It's
December 23, 2025
Good fast read
Liked that it moved quickly. Characters were believable. They had doubts and flaws. But they have a good work ethics. They care about people but most of all they care about their family.
Liked that it moved quickly. Characters were believable. They had doubts and flaws. But they have a good work ethics. They care about people but most of all they care about their family.
April 8, 2025
Good read
Very good reading. No cliff hanger. Lots of action with good family values. Goid to read a post apocalypse novel with some positivity. Really refreshing book.
Very good reading. No cliff hanger. Lots of action with good family values. Goid to read a post apocalypse novel with some positivity. Really refreshing book.
May 6, 2025
Loved this story
Loved this story and this family. I was sad when it ended. I wanted to read more of the family.
Loved this story and this family. I was sad when it ended. I wanted to read more of the family.
July 2, 2025
Great story, easy read.
August 13, 2025
I enjoyed this book alo! The setting of a ranch and a family desperately trying to hang on!
October 2, 2025
What a breathtaking read. WoW.
Found myself racing at times to get to the next Chapter. I will follow anything this Author writes. Thank you William Stone. 🌱
Found myself racing at times to get to the next Chapter. I will follow anything this Author writes. Thank you William Stone. 🌱
October 15, 2025
Not my normal genre but a good book. Full of action and suspense. Audio narration was great.
October 25, 2025
Good standalone
This was a good short standalone. It kind of makes you think of the future a some scary scenarios which could play out
This was a good short standalone. It kind of makes you think of the future a some scary scenarios which could play out
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