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State of Reason #2
Search for Reason
Who did it?
Someone bombed New York. In a near miss on Washington a second city has been destroyed. Is it militant Muslims? White Separatists? Russia? China? North Korea? Or the worst serial killer of all time—not taking one life
or even twenty, but four million?
No One Knows.
Lost religious texts appear. Entire faiths are rocked to their foundations. Well-known, highly-respected clerics thought to have been killed by the New York and Virginia City bombs are being kidnapped. . .
For two brothers Franklin and Everon, the loss, the motivation,
is very personal.
While Everon’s team struggles to restore a power system devastated by the bombs’ EMP, Franklin works to restore the personal power of individuals in his emotionally distraught congregation, and those behind the bombs begin to reveal themselves. As clues come fast and furious, the brothers’ own lives become imperiled when
the bombers’ sights are set on them.
Someone bombed New York. In a near miss on Washington a second city has been destroyed. Is it militant Muslims? White Separatists? Russia? China? North Korea? Or the worst serial killer of all time—not taking one life
or even twenty, but four million?
No One Knows.
Lost religious texts appear. Entire faiths are rocked to their foundations. Well-known, highly-respected clerics thought to have been killed by the New York and Virginia City bombs are being kidnapped. . .
For two brothers Franklin and Everon, the loss, the motivation,
is very personal.
While Everon’s team struggles to restore a power system devastated by the bombs’ EMP, Franklin works to restore the personal power of individuals in his emotionally distraught congregation, and those behind the bombs begin to reveal themselves. As clues come fast and furious, the brothers’ own lives become imperiled when
the bombers’ sights are set on them.
728 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2015
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Miles A. Maxwell
12 books30 followersAn IFR certified private pilot, and student of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 15 years, Miles speaks bits and pieces of ten languages, surfs, skis, sails and scuba dives.
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May 20, 2024
find something to hold onto!
there isn't much respite buried in this book. its primary essence is "rapidly intense" and once you rev it up, there's no refund. it's the first of a twin tale about the unthinkable happening right under the noses of four million people who will never again see the light of day. centered upon and driven by two half brothers who each resort to different power sources, the ins and outs stretch from the northwest all the way to China, Japan and Korea, sweeping up the Middle East in its wake, and employs several old standby human philosophical bombshells like greed, bigotry, and puredee unchecked evil to keep the plot ticklish. I just feel sorry for the owl.
there isn't much respite buried in this book. its primary essence is "rapidly intense" and once you rev it up, there's no refund. it's the first of a twin tale about the unthinkable happening right under the noses of four million people who will never again see the light of day. centered upon and driven by two half brothers who each resort to different power sources, the ins and outs stretch from the northwest all the way to China, Japan and Korea, sweeping up the Middle East in its wake, and employs several old standby human philosophical bombshells like greed, bigotry, and puredee unchecked evil to keep the plot ticklish. I just feel sorry for the owl.
June 10, 2018
Loss of Reason was a compelling read with an unsatisfactory cliff hanger end.
I decided to read Search for Reason and give the author a chance to redeem himself and give us a complete story.
Didn't happen. once again a compelling read, with much going on in differing locations at the same time.
Another cliff hanger!
I like a book that leaves me wanting more, but these books leave me feeling duped into buying the next book and then the next in the hope of some kind of ending which may or may not happen.
So... I have my own conclusion, you've lost me as a reader.
I decided to read Search for Reason and give the author a chance to redeem himself and give us a complete story.
Didn't happen. once again a compelling read, with much going on in differing locations at the same time.
Another cliff hanger!
I like a book that leaves me wanting more, but these books leave me feeling duped into buying the next book and then the next in the hope of some kind of ending which may or may not happen.
So... I have my own conclusion, you've lost me as a reader.
April 15, 2018
Thrilling
This book won't let you put it down twist and turns keep you moving. So many questions with no answers, can God save us?
I find myself trying to answer questions from this book only to find M.Maxwell throws me another curve ball making me question again. Can't wait for book three. Guess I finally get to sleep tonight!
This book won't let you put it down twist and turns keep you moving. So many questions with no answers, can God save us?
I find myself trying to answer questions from this book only to find M.Maxwell throws me another curve ball making me question again. Can't wait for book three. Guess I finally get to sleep tonight!
September 15, 2020
Greatest Conspiracy.
I could waffle on about superb plotting, world building, tension, global overview, and awesome characterisation, those things are very true but I won’t. All anyone needs to know is that this book, this series will set the brain aflame and the heart pounding right from the start. It’s that good!
I could waffle on about superb plotting, world building, tension, global overview, and awesome characterisation, those things are very true but I won’t. All anyone needs to know is that this book, this series will set the brain aflame and the heart pounding right from the start. It’s that good!
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September 26, 2019Love this series. Easy read,. I liked the characters, and there were secondary plots and twists to keep it interesting. While I don't mind at all. The three way relationship, particularly with someone in his very first relationship, was a stretch of the imagination.
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August 14, 2025
The second in the series; just as enjoyable but so much going on that it was a bit confusing. This book highlights Franklin and the owl he rescued from NY, another attack, a bird sanctuary, trouble at his church, a white separatist group, and a huge sumo like Asian. On to book 3…
November 6, 2017
Exciting and thought prevoking
Great series. Makes you wonder what you would do it if you'd even survive a nuclear fallout. And would it be a single crazy or another country
Great series. Makes you wonder what you would do it if you'd even survive a nuclear fallout. And would it be a single crazy or another country
February 27, 2020
If the first book leaves you on the edge of your seat, than this book should take your breath away making you want for more.
July 15, 2022
I want more of these books.
July 20, 2025
The continued story of the aftermath of a nuclear strike on the US… constant twists and turns. Looking forward to the next book.
March 17, 2017
This was a very good read for the second book of the series. The more I read, the more I wanted to read. Looking forward to starting the third book of the series, and seeing what exploits Everon and Franklin are involved in.
January 18, 2017
Cliff hanger
I do not like cliff hangers. This book kept me wanting to know 'who done it', but it is so disjointed that I will never know.
I do not like cliff hangers. This book kept me wanting to know 'who done it', but it is so disjointed that I will never know.
January 12, 2016
The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bast**d die for his. - George S. Patton
SEARCH FOR REASON is the second book in the STATE OF REASON series. I enjoyed the first book in the series LOSS OF REASON but this offering is much meatier and fills in the characters and the details of the story.
Brothers Everon and Franklin are the focus again in book two. A good portion of the book tells of Everon's efforts to get power restored to a portion of the East coast. There were a lot of technical details, which were interesting, but I felt were rather overblown. We (the reader) would have gotten the idea with half the words. And the diagrams included with the text were so small that they were practically unreadable.
Franklin tries to figure out the "whys" of the terrible disasters that have hit the East coast of the United States and gets drawn in to many scary scenarios.
There is a LOT of information in this second book, with stories that start in Nevada and end up in Pennsylvania, with side trips along the way - to Utah and Iran just to mention a couple.
I am thoroughly confused - but in a good way. I can usually figure out where a book is headed early on but with this series I have no idea where the author is headed.
Science, electrical engineering, different religions and theology, well-fleshed out characters (good guys and bad), some romance thrown in - mix all these ingredients together and you get a wowser of a tale.
There's another cliffhanger of an ending so I hope author Maxwell doesn't take too long to get us book three in the series FINDING REASON, due out sometime this year.
SEARCH FOR REASON is the second book in the STATE OF REASON series. I enjoyed the first book in the series LOSS OF REASON but this offering is much meatier and fills in the characters and the details of the story.
Brothers Everon and Franklin are the focus again in book two. A good portion of the book tells of Everon's efforts to get power restored to a portion of the East coast. There were a lot of technical details, which were interesting, but I felt were rather overblown. We (the reader) would have gotten the idea with half the words. And the diagrams included with the text were so small that they were practically unreadable.
Franklin tries to figure out the "whys" of the terrible disasters that have hit the East coast of the United States and gets drawn in to many scary scenarios.
There is a LOT of information in this second book, with stories that start in Nevada and end up in Pennsylvania, with side trips along the way - to Utah and Iran just to mention a couple.
I am thoroughly confused - but in a good way. I can usually figure out where a book is headed early on but with this series I have no idea where the author is headed.
Science, electrical engineering, different religions and theology, well-fleshed out characters (good guys and bad), some romance thrown in - mix all these ingredients together and you get a wowser of a tale.
There's another cliffhanger of an ending so I hope author Maxwell doesn't take too long to get us book three in the series FINDING REASON, due out sometime this year.
February 14, 2017
I'm not exaggerating when I say that I can't wait for the next book in this series to come out. I am dying to know what happens. The author left the book in a great cliffhanger, but I'll never tell. You'll just have to read it for yourself. The book was amazing. This author really put so much into this book. You can tell that a lot of research had to be done, in order to write it. There is, religion, languages, aviation, science, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and medicine in this book. Talk about meaty. This is a DEEP read, but a FUN one. You will not be disappointed at all. This book will make you question and think. It is especially thought provoking considering its connection to today's newsworthy stories in the media. Read the book and you'll see what I mean. This book was so good that I stayed up all night just to finish it. I can't wait to see what else this author has to offer. Also, it says a lot about the book for me to write a review because it's not something I do on a regular basis, unless I have to.
May 12, 2016
Search For Reason by Miles A. Maxwell is the 2nd book in the State of Reason Series and like the first book this one kept me on the edge of my set while reading it.
The author did a great job of picking up the storyline where the first book left off and continued to develop a tail of intrigue and adventure. The fast past nature of the book and the action made it fun to read and follow the various plot line.
I really liked the characters Miles A. Maxwell has created and it was great to watch them grow and develop as the story progressed. This is a book that was easy to get behind and delve deep into.
I really enjoyed Search For Reason by Miles A Maxwell and recommend this book to all readers.
The author did a great job of picking up the storyline where the first book left off and continued to develop a tail of intrigue and adventure. The fast past nature of the book and the action made it fun to read and follow the various plot line.
I really liked the characters Miles A. Maxwell has created and it was great to watch them grow and develop as the story progressed. This is a book that was easy to get behind and delve deep into.
I really enjoyed Search For Reason by Miles A Maxwell and recommend this book to all readers.
February 5, 2016
A dark place
I believe inside every human there lives a dark place waiting to be found. I read a wide varity of books and authors and found this series to have something for everyone. Well written and easy to understand. I am 68 years young and can honestly say this series is awesome. I can hardly wait for the next one. One was great, two was awesome, come on three. By then I will be rested up from reading the other two nonstop. Good work Mr Maxwell. P.S. I have never written a review before but felt you deserved one. Keep up the great work.
I believe inside every human there lives a dark place waiting to be found. I read a wide varity of books and authors and found this series to have something for everyone. Well written and easy to understand. I am 68 years young and can honestly say this series is awesome. I can hardly wait for the next one. One was great, two was awesome, come on three. By then I will be rested up from reading the other two nonstop. Good work Mr Maxwell. P.S. I have never written a review before but felt you deserved one. Keep up the great work.
April 27, 2016
Good ideas that make one think it fits with todays newds.
Would have been a five without the sex thrown in , made me think it was turning into a romance book. Enjoyed the first two books hopefully the third book is written with an ending that pulls everything together, so many books end as though the author ran out of ideas.
Would have been a five without the sex thrown in , made me think it was turning into a romance book. Enjoyed the first two books hopefully the third book is written with an ending that pulls everything together, so many books end as though the author ran out of ideas.
December 13, 2015
Finished Book 2
Where is Book 3 ?? Have to have it!! Now!!! MIKE????? Please don't tell it hasn't been published yet.......Please. I am so engrossed in the story I just have to find out how it ends.
Where is Book 3 ?? Have to have it!! Now!!! MIKE????? Please don't tell it hasn't been published yet.......Please. I am so engrossed in the story I just have to find out how it ends.
May 1, 2016
Please view my comments on his earlier book, which were partly about this book (State of Reason, #1)
I actually finished this book about 40 minutes after writing the comment!
I didn't expect it to be unfinished, now I have to wait for the next one..
waiting, waiting..
I actually finished this book about 40 minutes after writing the comment!
I didn't expect it to be unfinished, now I have to wait for the next one..
waiting, waiting..
December 28, 2016
Really struggled with this book. Loved the first one of the series but found this one to be very fragmented. Did we really need a series if advanced tutorials on electricity grid maintenance?? I just wanted more on the main characters from the first book..
January 26, 2016
Keeps you on the edge of your seat!
Very believable, very timely to today's technology and problems. Instead of playing sudoku I read every chance I got. Great book
Very believable, very timely to today's technology and problems. Instead of playing sudoku I read every chance I got. Great book
February 8, 2016
I thought the first book was way better.. Found this to be a bit to long.
I gave it 3 stars because it was well written and I did like the main
characters from the first book...
I gave it 3 stars because it was well written and I did like the main
characters from the first book...
February 10, 2016
Great book
This book had me on the edge of my seat,wanting to know more. The more I read the more I wanted to know. I can't wait for the third book to come out.
This book had me on the edge of my seat,wanting to know more. The more I read the more I wanted to know. I can't wait for the third book to come out.
March 20, 2016
Can't wait!!!!
I can't imagine how this series will end! So suspenseful and good I didn't realize I was at the end of book 2 until I went to the next page!!
I can't imagine how this series will end! So suspenseful and good I didn't realize I was at the end of book 2 until I went to the next page!!
September 5, 2016
Very long and technical at times. I'm somewhat confused by the whole story. Hopefully the next book will resolve these issues.
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