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Darwin’s World is still a sparsely-settled eden.
But things are beginning to change. Towns are being established, isolated people are joining with others. Nature is no longer the overwhelming challenge it was before.
Still, with increased growth comes problems. Cultures clash, despite the abundance of empty space.
Sabertoothed cats? Lions, huge bears, dire wolves? Dangerous, to be sure…
Despite centuries of progress, humans are still their own worst enemy.
But things are beginning to change. Towns are being established, isolated people are joining with others. Nature is no longer the overwhelming challenge it was before.
Still, with increased growth comes problems. Cultures clash, despite the abundance of empty space.
Sabertoothed cats? Lions, huge bears, dire wolves? Dangerous, to be sure…
Despite centuries of progress, humans are still their own worst enemy.
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 8, 2015
About the author
Jack L. Knapp
32 books59 followersSoldier, teacher, author, hobbyist; my past experiences find their way into my books.
I have an imagination with few boundaries. I use that imagination extensively, particularly in my New Frontiers Series.
By contrast, imagination figures in my Darwin's World series but there's also tons of personal experience. When I describe chipping flint, I've done it. I've set traps, made and used ropes, raised horses, spent a lot of time in the deep woods. But the series is really not about survival; that's how it begins, but by the time you reach The Return, it's begun to change to hard SF. I'm currently writing Defending Eden, which is not only hard SF, it has elements of space opera.
The Wizards Series is about wish fulfillment. Who wouldn't want to find buried treasure, move huge objects, fly, and do in bad guys? With side journeys into saving lives and fighting wildfires?
As for my novella, Hands, expect everything from grins to belly laughs. And then there's the stand-alone short story, Ants, which offers a different view of where the New Frontiers Series might have gone.
One work-in-progress, two more in the pipeline, and a new home page: http//jacklknapp.com/home
In other words, I'm nowhere near ready to retire!
I have an imagination with few boundaries. I use that imagination extensively, particularly in my New Frontiers Series.
By contrast, imagination figures in my Darwin's World series but there's also tons of personal experience. When I describe chipping flint, I've done it. I've set traps, made and used ropes, raised horses, spent a lot of time in the deep woods. But the series is really not about survival; that's how it begins, but by the time you reach The Return, it's begun to change to hard SF. I'm currently writing Defending Eden, which is not only hard SF, it has elements of space opera.
The Wizards Series is about wish fulfillment. Who wouldn't want to find buried treasure, move huge objects, fly, and do in bad guys? With side journeys into saving lives and fighting wildfires?
As for my novella, Hands, expect everything from grins to belly laughs. And then there's the stand-alone short story, Ants, which offers a different view of where the New Frontiers Series might have gone.
One work-in-progress, two more in the pipeline, and a new home page: http//jacklknapp.com/home
In other words, I'm nowhere near ready to retire!
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November 26, 2018
A SYFY Novel By JLP/TDWS/An Alternate Earth/Slavets/War/New Birthd
A SYFY Novel by JLK. The third novel in TDWS storyline has the family growing into a village and as the village grows new things are discovered about their new world. They had thought that the area, which represents
North America, was it until the Slavers. came. The outlook for peace diminished and the village planned for war. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
A SYFY Novel by JLK. The third novel in TDWS storyline has the family growing into a village and as the village grows new things are discovered about their new world. They had thought that the area, which represents
North America, was it until the Slavers. came. The outlook for peace diminished and the village planned for war. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
August 6, 2019
Interesting development of characters
This book seemed incredibly long.
Perhaps is was the constant battle between humans.
I missed the male female asppect in their day to day lives.
The book was made better by Tex and his horses.
The ending of this book was unexpected, so I've forgiven the author for all the fighting and killing.
Two books more to go in this series... mount up soldiers, it's time to ride!
This book seemed incredibly long.
Perhaps is was the constant battle between humans.
I missed the male female asppect in their day to day lives.
The book was made better by Tex and his horses.
The ending of this book was unexpected, so I've forgiven the author for all the fighting and killing.
Two books more to go in this series... mount up soldiers, it's time to ride!
July 2, 2021
Excellent twist!
Good story, good plot. In the story, every thing they needed was on the other side of hard work. Just like now. Kids, Robert Heinlein used an acronym, TANSTAAFL. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.
Good story, good plot. In the story, every thing they needed was on the other side of hard work. Just like now. Kids, Robert Heinlein used an acronym, TANSTAAFL. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.
January 17, 2019
3rd book was a good read but a bit hesitant to continue with series with developments at the end.
December 5, 2019
I love this series. I don't want to put it down. I got The Return. I will start it tomorrow.
August 11, 2020
Hard tostop
This series is hard to put down. Really interesting set of characters. Great places to go. A universe waiting to populate and explore.
This series is hard to put down. Really interesting set of characters. Great places to go. A universe waiting to populate and explore.
June 8, 2016
"Home" brings to a conclusion Jack L. Knapp's trilogy of modern men and women who, dropped into an alternative Ice Age, are forced to survive with little more than their wits and some simple tools.
The reason they have been placed in this precarious existence: Humanity on what is known as "Earth Prime" has all but lost the will to live. As a result, groups of scientists in the far future have decided that if the human race is to continue its gene pool must be bolstered by hardy men and women who have managed to survive in this most hostile of environments. Those that do - and the scientists know for certain that many won't - will later be "harvested" and brought back to Earth Prime where, it is hoped, they will rejuvenate the race.
It has truly been a remarkable series of books that, taken together, almost defy categorization for they contain everything from techniques that can be used to survive in a hostile environment, discussions on the nature of society, and discourses on the consequences of the choices we make. It has adventure - plenty of that - and a dash of romance coupled with some keen observations on small group dynamics.
"Home" carries forward the story of a small band of men and women who meet in the first book, trek to a new (and less forbidding) place while adding more people to what is quickly becoming a tribe in the second, and then establish a true community in this concluding installment. Knapp has thrown many obstacles in the tribe's path, ranging from attacks by wild animals to battles with other groups of transplanted men and women who have brought the concepts of slavery and exploitation to this harsh new world. I'm not going to discuss the plot in depth because I don't wish to spoil the experience for those that have not yet read these books, but I will say that Knapp has also thrown in one heck of a twist at the end.
Knapp's narrative style is straightforward without many frills to slow down the story. His descriptions of hunting, battles, and the manner in which the tribe goes about the business of establishing a home is just detailed enough to put the reader in the moment while still moving the story forward at a good pace. His characters are well drawn, even those that play only a minor role in the narrative, and the situations they find themselves in read as "real." Their various responses to problems they encounter also read as "real." There are no super heroes in these books, though there are men and women who act heroically at times as well as those who fold under pressure.
All in all, a wonderful saga that gives readers plenty to think about while enjoying a crackling good adventure.
The reason they have been placed in this precarious existence: Humanity on what is known as "Earth Prime" has all but lost the will to live. As a result, groups of scientists in the far future have decided that if the human race is to continue its gene pool must be bolstered by hardy men and women who have managed to survive in this most hostile of environments. Those that do - and the scientists know for certain that many won't - will later be "harvested" and brought back to Earth Prime where, it is hoped, they will rejuvenate the race.
It has truly been a remarkable series of books that, taken together, almost defy categorization for they contain everything from techniques that can be used to survive in a hostile environment, discussions on the nature of society, and discourses on the consequences of the choices we make. It has adventure - plenty of that - and a dash of romance coupled with some keen observations on small group dynamics.
"Home" carries forward the story of a small band of men and women who meet in the first book, trek to a new (and less forbidding) place while adding more people to what is quickly becoming a tribe in the second, and then establish a true community in this concluding installment. Knapp has thrown many obstacles in the tribe's path, ranging from attacks by wild animals to battles with other groups of transplanted men and women who have brought the concepts of slavery and exploitation to this harsh new world. I'm not going to discuss the plot in depth because I don't wish to spoil the experience for those that have not yet read these books, but I will say that Knapp has also thrown in one heck of a twist at the end.
Knapp's narrative style is straightforward without many frills to slow down the story. His descriptions of hunting, battles, and the manner in which the tribe goes about the business of establishing a home is just detailed enough to put the reader in the moment while still moving the story forward at a good pace. His characters are well drawn, even those that play only a minor role in the narrative, and the situations they find themselves in read as "real." Their various responses to problems they encounter also read as "real." There are no super heroes in these books, though there are men and women who act heroically at times as well as those who fold under pressure.
All in all, a wonderful saga that gives readers plenty to think about while enjoying a crackling good adventure.
December 26, 2015
Extraordinary ending
This third book has a surprise ending you would never expect. This is a extraordinary story spanning three books. All three books keep you turning pages to see what's next. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Darwin's World thank you Jack Knapp for this exciting story
This third book has a surprise ending you would never expect. This is a extraordinary story spanning three books. All three books keep you turning pages to see what's next. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Darwin's World thank you Jack Knapp for this exciting story
October 1, 2016
Good book but a little slow
I enjoyed the survival techniques used in the book and without spoiling the book enjoyed the characters. I thought they were well-developed and had personalities that I could relate to.
I enjoyed the survival techniques used in the book and without spoiling the book enjoyed the characters. I thought they were well-developed and had personalities that I could relate to.
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