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There should be more to life than just surviving, Even in a post-apocalyptic world gone to hell. A lonely 18 year old Kris Robertson left his mountain hideaway only to discover a deserted city of isolated individuals scrambling over the debris. Young girls being abducted, wild dogs attacking people. Scared young people hiding from raiding parties and each other. Scavenging for a life amongst the remains of the past. There is no community, no one in charge. Kris must decide whether to assume that responsibility or walk away. When Kris saves two young girls from a slaver’s raiding party, the decision is made for him. He discovers he is responsible for other’s wellbeing and always will be. Realizing the only safety is in a community working together. Kris and his collected band of misfits create a sanctuary on the rooftops of the city. A place away from the wild animals and wilder men. Unfortunately, anything good, anything of value, will be coveted by others. Kris and his friends must fight to save what they have built, or run and never be a family again.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 3, 2014
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September 30, 2025
Decent
January 4, 2023
Spoiler alert.
I was okay with the book up until the bad guys showed up which then read like 'Home Alone Apocalypse' attacking them with bowling balls. Also frustrating when they knew they were being hunted yet stood around waiting for bad guys to show up (Kris when chased by dogs and just standing outside house when door was locked and after killing Big Jake), and after saying they will kill all the bad guys Kris leaves a guy hanging in the store with a gun shooting at him.
And ending was sickening when they knew there was a compound holding people as slaves and raping women and just let them leave having us to believe the turned in to good guys with death of Big Jake.
I was okay with the book up until the bad guys showed up which then read like 'Home Alone Apocalypse' attacking them with bowling balls. Also frustrating when they knew they were being hunted yet stood around waiting for bad guys to show up (Kris when chased by dogs and just standing outside house when door was locked and after killing Big Jake), and after saying they will kill all the bad guys Kris leaves a guy hanging in the store with a gun shooting at him.
And ending was sickening when they knew there was a compound holding people as slaves and raping women and just let them leave having us to believe the turned in to good guys with death of Big Jake.
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June 22, 2022
Maybe for teens !!!
If it wasn’t for a promise of a review I wouldn’t have continued listening to this one right from the start !!!
This book is all Cons:
It started by being told that this book was writing by a very good author named Nate Johnson but no it was written By G. L. Snodgrass an awful writer.
I was shown a book cover that don’t exist ( different picture, different names ).
And then the awful super fast narrating by a kid named Tyler coachran.
In short:
I wouldn’t recommend
This awful book
Not even to
My worst
ENEMY !!!!
Oded O
If it wasn’t for a promise of a review I wouldn’t have continued listening to this one right from the start !!!
This book is all Cons:
It started by being told that this book was writing by a very good author named Nate Johnson but no it was written By G. L. Snodgrass an awful writer.
I was shown a book cover that don’t exist ( different picture, different names ).
And then the awful super fast narrating by a kid named Tyler coachran.
In short:
I wouldn’t recommend
This awful book
Not even to
My worst
ENEMY !!!!
Oded O
March 23, 2023
An absolutely brilliant book.
I honestly loved this book truly loved it. I loved the way the author wrote it with the children running the show making their own decisions and fighting their own wars. Following Kris and then Claire and Ellen joining him there is never a dull moment as more and more want to be part of the family that they are building. It's was an absolute joy to read so Ty thank you to the author, Nate Johnson or G.L. Snodgrass. Well worth reading.
I honestly loved this book truly loved it. I loved the way the author wrote it with the children running the show making their own decisions and fighting their own wars. Following Kris and then Claire and Ellen joining him there is never a dull moment as more and more want to be part of the family that they are building. It's was an absolute joy to read so Ty thank you to the author, Nate Johnson or G.L. Snodgrass. Well worth reading.
November 2, 2022
Needs some work
The author has some good storylines but the spelling and grammatical errors in the text are distracting. He definitely needs to find himself a good editor. Sometimes the story drags along with little purpose, and some of the main characters are one dimensional. However he has a gift for the crux of a story, even if it requires polish.
The author has some good storylines but the spelling and grammatical errors in the text are distracting. He definitely needs to find himself a good editor. Sometimes the story drags along with little purpose, and some of the main characters are one dimensional. However he has a gift for the crux of a story, even if it requires polish.
October 16, 2020
Kris Robertson breaks every rule his father gave him when he leaves his lonely mountain to look for other people. He finds himself the reluctant protector of innocents in the cities below as he steps into a leadership role.
I'm a fan of post apocalyptic novels but not a fan of violence and detest assault scenes, so I have a hard time finding any I like. This YA dystopian novel seemed like a good choice. I'd say it's written for ages 16+. There was a lot of romance, which luckily I'm a huge fan of as well! Kris is a fighter when needed but gentle with his companions, perfect to root for. The girls, especially Ellen, are really sweet.
The narration was well done, the narrator even seemed to have a young voice to match Kris. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
I'm a fan of post apocalyptic novels but not a fan of violence and detest assault scenes, so I have a hard time finding any I like. This YA dystopian novel seemed like a good choice. I'd say it's written for ages 16+. There was a lot of romance, which luckily I'm a huge fan of as well! Kris is a fighter when needed but gentle with his companions, perfect to root for. The girls, especially Ellen, are really sweet.
The narration was well done, the narrator even seemed to have a young voice to match Kris. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
January 7, 2023
A Good Start! Keep Writing, Nate
Three stars may not be quite fair here. The story was fun with a little different setting and it was a fast read. That means the plot moved right along! With better proofreading, a solid four. I’m reading another book right now by the same author. That says it all.
Three stars may not be quite fair here. The story was fun with a little different setting and it was a fast read. That means the plot moved right along! With better proofreading, a solid four. I’m reading another book right now by the same author. That says it all.
March 6, 2023
A Well Done Yarn
The author has a nice easy to read style and it’s a good story in the dystopian genre.
The proof reading left some room for improvement with many spelling mistakes ‘corps’ instead of ‘corpse’, ‘quite’ instead of ‘quiet’ among a number of others.
But other than that a worthwhile read.
The author has a nice easy to read style and it’s a good story in the dystopian genre.
The proof reading left some room for improvement with many spelling mistakes ‘corps’ instead of ‘corpse’, ‘quite’ instead of ‘quiet’ among a number of others.
But other than that a worthwhile read.
August 21, 2024
amazing book!
Absolutely, loved this book! If you like post apocalyptic romance and survival then this book is for you. Phenomenal story great author. Don’t miss this one, lots of drama and characters that have inner strength and determination to survive. Finished it in 2 hrs couldn’t put it down.
Absolutely, loved this book! If you like post apocalyptic romance and survival then this book is for you. Phenomenal story great author. Don’t miss this one, lots of drama and characters that have inner strength and determination to survive. Finished it in 2 hrs couldn’t put it down.
July 21, 2022
Survival
This book I liked because it just didn't give you the things the characters did to survive but also to live. Survival isn't just having shelter food. Its having human interaction.
This book I liked because it just didn't give you the things the characters did to survive but also to live. Survival isn't just having shelter food. Its having human interaction.
January 31, 2023
WORTH SAVING
Great reading did not want to put it down. Well written Nate. The last chapter had me sitting on the edge of my seat. Claire is a lot like me. I feel like I don’t need to be protected. But then again never been in that situation.thank you.
Great reading did not want to put it down. Well written Nate. The last chapter had me sitting on the edge of my seat. Claire is a lot like me. I feel like I don’t need to be protected. But then again never been in that situation.thank you.
February 16, 2023
Definitely worth Reading. Excellent MOVIE OR MINISERIES??
FAINTS FOR FEINTS... pissed me off the first time....now just disgusted with somebody ruining a really good book fo ft me!
FAINTS FOR FEINTS... pissed me off the first time....now just disgusted with somebody ruining a really good book fo ft me!
May 31, 2023
Great book
Great story and a great cast of characters. I loved this book. I couldn't put it down after I started it. I read it in two days. Nate really put a great story together. I recommend reading this to all.
Great story and a great cast of characters. I loved this book. I couldn't put it down after I started it. I read it in two days. Nate really put a great story together. I recommend reading this to all.
March 30, 2018
Enjoyable short story, too much insta-love but otherwise a compelling read.
November 6, 2020
Young but tough ina hardworld
Story of how a young man brings together a disparate group and defends them from evil men in bad times
Story of how a young man brings together a disparate group and defends them from evil men in bad times
July 7, 2022
Worth saving
I loved this , I wish they were another one just to see how they made it .I love your books! Nate
Johnson
I loved this , I wish they were another one just to see how they made it .I love your books! Nate
Johnson
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March 15, 2023Good
A good book. Very good book, with a great line. The only thing was that it was done too often.
A good book. Very good book, with a great line. The only thing was that it was done too often.
February 2, 2025
very nice read
I usually don’t write a review but this one is a very good idea with how to keep your soul in a place that there are no laws.
I usually don’t write a review but this one is a very good idea with how to keep your soul in a place that there are no laws.
March 17, 2025
Fun to read
I enjoyed this book. It is fast-paced and exciting. However, it has Many run-on sentences and typographical errors. Better editing is needed.
I enjoyed this book. It is fast-paced and exciting. However, it has Many run-on sentences and typographical errors. Better editing is needed.
June 17, 2024
A brain dead YA book with lots of teen angst. Needs better editing loads of spelling and grammar errors.
September 22, 2015
This was a good dystopian novel it was fast-paced the second half I found the first time a little slow but once it got going really good only problem I had was a very evening but other than that this is really good book I don't like how they just threw it in at the very end of the book
January 6, 2017
Worth Saving
A bit long, but actually interesting with good characters, some of the things were a bit hard to believe, but normal for an Apocalypse novel. Proofreading sucked especially in regards to homonyms.
A bit long, but actually interesting with good characters, some of the things were a bit hard to believe, but normal for an Apocalypse novel. Proofreading sucked especially in regards to homonyms.
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