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Into the End #2
Through the Flames
Allies = All Lies America is burning. The unknown blinds the citizens from fighting. Dr. Rachel Parker's worst psychological designs are loosed on America by an unknown enemy. She leaves the safety of the mountains for the destruction of town to face her co-designer, Daniel, whose role is blurred by the smoke of deception. Captured by militia, Rachel has to find the answers she's seeking. She's not prepared to look within her own damaged mind for the solutions. Rachel's frame of sanity and emotional stability lay on the line parallel to the country's circumstances. Brenda Krous, Rachel's sister, possesses information that could change the face of the war. Sacrifices to get there become more and more personal until the "Brenda" she was and the "Brenda" she is becoming hit a crossroads. If she finds the compassion to help her sister, her patriotism to the nation might be sacrificed.
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First published January 1, 2012
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September 7, 2016
Her studies were innocent enough, all in the name of science, but did Dr. Rachel Parker know better? American are blind to the danger all around them as the horrors of Dr. Parker’s discoveries are unleashed on an unsuspecting country. How long can Rachel hide out when those she called friends seem to have told more lies than truths. Is she too damaged to repair the havoc she has caused? As her sister carries hidden secrets and is torn between family and country, how does she weigh the consequences of her decisions?
Through the Flames by Bonnie R. Paulson is a far too horrific tale to be ignored in this uncertain world we live in. Two women are caught in the middle, both with the opportunity to save their country, but only one has the mental strength to carry through. Unanswered questions find answers as new questions arise and the tension is on a steady incline with each page turned.
Do you like apocalyptic tales that draw from the wells of the unknown and science? Do you like to test your mettle when survival is at stake? A wonderfully edgy and entertaining read.
Series: Into the End - Book 2
Publisher: Captiva Publishing (July 17, 2012)
Publication Date: July 17, 2012
Genre: Political Suspense
Print Length: 300 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Through the Flames by Bonnie R. Paulson is a far too horrific tale to be ignored in this uncertain world we live in. Two women are caught in the middle, both with the opportunity to save their country, but only one has the mental strength to carry through. Unanswered questions find answers as new questions arise and the tension is on a steady incline with each page turned.
Do you like apocalyptic tales that draw from the wells of the unknown and science? Do you like to test your mettle when survival is at stake? A wonderfully edgy and entertaining read.
Series: Into the End - Book 2
Publisher: Captiva Publishing (July 17, 2012)
Publication Date: July 17, 2012
Genre: Political Suspense
Print Length: 300 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
May 27, 2013
Can you say Intense? That's what Through the Flames is. It picks up right where book 1 left off. This book had me so wrapped up with what would happen to our country, what would happen to the children and what would happen to Rachel, Andy, Josh , and Brenda? My heart was racing from page to page to see what would come NEXT?
It is so scary to think times like these could really happen. But seriously lets not fool ourselves into thinking they could not. A great second book in the series and a must read if you began with book 1.
It is so scary to think times like these could really happen. But seriously lets not fool ourselves into thinking they could not. A great second book in the series and a must read if you began with book 1.
July 20, 2012
this book is a real page-turner! full of surprises. after finishing it I can't wait for the third book to see how the chaos will end!!
July 21, 2020
It’s hard to tell who are the good guys in this intense EOTW story.
At the conclusion of book one, the primary characters have escaped from the enemy but are scattered as they try to get to safety. Josh, is hampered by the extreme injuries of his friend, Andy. Tom was running from men blackmailing his father when an earthquake rolled rocks on him. Brenda barely escaped to get back to the mountain cabin and her sister Rachel. But Rachel heads out supposedly to get antibiotics but she walks straight into a trap set to lure her in.
Rachel discovers herself in the hands of the enemy who has also captured her injured husband, Andy, his friend, Josh, and her former patient and friend, Tom. The fourth pawn the enemy is prepared to use against her is Daniel, her partner from the traumatic psychological experiments that are the focus of the invasion against Americans. Rachel, with the help and support of Daniel, was the one who designed the alternative torture methods that are being used by the enemy.
There are several separate groups of America and local Militia. It isn’t clear if they want to learn Rachel’s secrets in order to combat the tortures or if they are aiding the invading and attacking forces to intimidate their own people.
There are repeated twists and turns as the primary characters escape and defeat their immediate captors only to be caught up in another danger. There are still a lot of questions as to the purpose of Rachel’s tests and how her completing the experiments is needed to get to a solution.
There is still good action and interest that took precedent over the confusion. It kept me wanting to read the final book in order to discover what happens. I like the post-apocalyptic elements of this series even though some situations are a bit unrealistic.
Audio Notes: James Miller is not the same narrator as book 1. I liked Miller’s emotional portrayal and energetic presentation. I was glad to listen to this in audio.
Source: Audible Credit from the author. My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.0.
At the conclusion of book one, the primary characters have escaped from the enemy but are scattered as they try to get to safety. Josh, is hampered by the extreme injuries of his friend, Andy. Tom was running from men blackmailing his father when an earthquake rolled rocks on him. Brenda barely escaped to get back to the mountain cabin and her sister Rachel. But Rachel heads out supposedly to get antibiotics but she walks straight into a trap set to lure her in.
Rachel discovers herself in the hands of the enemy who has also captured her injured husband, Andy, his friend, Josh, and her former patient and friend, Tom. The fourth pawn the enemy is prepared to use against her is Daniel, her partner from the traumatic psychological experiments that are the focus of the invasion against Americans. Rachel, with the help and support of Daniel, was the one who designed the alternative torture methods that are being used by the enemy.
There are several separate groups of America and local Militia. It isn’t clear if they want to learn Rachel’s secrets in order to combat the tortures or if they are aiding the invading and attacking forces to intimidate their own people.
There are repeated twists and turns as the primary characters escape and defeat their immediate captors only to be caught up in another danger. There are still a lot of questions as to the purpose of Rachel’s tests and how her completing the experiments is needed to get to a solution.
There is still good action and interest that took precedent over the confusion. It kept me wanting to read the final book in order to discover what happens. I like the post-apocalyptic elements of this series even though some situations are a bit unrealistic.
Audio Notes: James Miller is not the same narrator as book 1. I liked Miller’s emotional portrayal and energetic presentation. I was glad to listen to this in audio.
Source: Audible Credit from the author. My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.0.
June 23, 2019
Great continuation of this apocalypse series.
July 29, 2020
Sucked
The characters were not like able and generated little to no empathy. I had no interest in their problems or world.
The characters were not like able and generated little to no empathy. I had no interest in their problems or world.
March 12, 2017
Through the Flames is the second exciting post apocalyptic book in the Into the End series written by author Bonnie R. Paulson.
February 23, 2015
I usually read a series of books in order. Thankfully I went back and read the first book after I read this one. The first book almost sounded like it had been written by another person. It was choppy and structured like a maze. IMHO,it could have been boiled down to at most two chapters at the beginning of this book.
The book I have always compared apocalyptic books to is the classic, "Alas, Babylon". At the time it was written the United States was in the midst of the Cold War, with Russia rattling the nuclear option often. Published just a couple of years prior to the "Cuban Missile Crisis", it was every thinking persons worse nightmare. To put a slight perspective on the fear that was in place at the time, nine-ten months after the crisis, birthrates across America jumped by over 50%. In "target rich" locations, increases of nearly 200% were recorded.
While this book will not make such a measurable impact, it takes a fearsome possibility and brings it up close and personal. It puts fear of the unknown directly in our gaze, then shoves the known "Survivalist" mentality and preparations down our literary throat.
The techniques used by 'the unknown enemy' are now a case study in how to eliminate a large population while maintaining the greatest integrity of infrastructure possible. Get all the terrified lemmings in one spot and destroy them more efficiently and with less risk.
I still rate "Alas, Babylon" as the better of the two, but only by tenths of a percentage point.
The book I have always compared apocalyptic books to is the classic, "Alas, Babylon". At the time it was written the United States was in the midst of the Cold War, with Russia rattling the nuclear option often. Published just a couple of years prior to the "Cuban Missile Crisis", it was every thinking persons worse nightmare. To put a slight perspective on the fear that was in place at the time, nine-ten months after the crisis, birthrates across America jumped by over 50%. In "target rich" locations, increases of nearly 200% were recorded.
While this book will not make such a measurable impact, it takes a fearsome possibility and brings it up close and personal. It puts fear of the unknown directly in our gaze, then shoves the known "Survivalist" mentality and preparations down our literary throat.
The techniques used by 'the unknown enemy' are now a case study in how to eliminate a large population while maintaining the greatest integrity of infrastructure possible. Get all the terrified lemmings in one spot and destroy them more efficiently and with less risk.
I still rate "Alas, Babylon" as the better of the two, but only by tenths of a percentage point.
June 19, 2013
Wow. I dare say the second book was even better than the first. You find out who the “unknown” enemies are, gain important answers to the tons of question from the first book and learn a heck of a lot more secrets about the characters. Brenda comes forward as the true hero of this book. Others may have more bruises but her psyche takes the most beating out of all of them. It’s my favorite kind of character- flakey turns strong. Reminds me of Night of the Comet, my fav 80s movie. Brenda totally kicks ass while the whole time wondering if her sister is behind some of the fall out. I can not stress enough…read this series. It’s apocalypse fiction at its best.
June 21, 2013
"Through the Flames" is the second book in the 'Into the End Series' and picks up right where the first book left off. With plenty more twists and turns within the plot, Bonnie doesn't disappoint and we finally get some answers to our questions from the first book. A must read series!
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author which was provided for an honest review.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author which was provided for an honest review.
August 7, 2014
Second book definitely better than the first. The first book was choppy and connections hard to find, subtle but they're there in the first book. The second books answers some questions, but other questions still linger...you can't tell the good guys from the bad even among the main characters. You hope the main characters are good. On to the third book...
September 10, 2022
Confusion
I seem to be confused most of the time .i don't know why some things happen who is good or bad.the premise is good but some of the outcome doesn't make sense. I'm hoping book three sheds some light or I have wasted my time.
I seem to be confused most of the time .i don't know why some things happen who is good or bad.the premise is good but some of the outcome doesn't make sense. I'm hoping book three sheds some light or I have wasted my time.
July 22, 2016
This book was kind of short so I'm wondering if a third book is even necessary. It ended in a cliff hanger like the first book. I'll probably end up reading the third one eventually.
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