Chaos in the Ashes

Ashes #22

by William W. Johnstone

As a struggling America reemerges from the apocalypse, it descends into a new Civil War in the USA Today–bestselling author’s dystopian military thriller.   In the fiery aftermath of apocalypse, America crumbled to the ground—and was reborn as the Tri-states. Under the Rebel law of Ben Raines, there are no slums, no gangs, and no crime. But a new breed of anarchists and malcontents have banded together to destroy everything Raines and his army have risked their lives to build.   As devastating civil war turns race against race, brother against brother, and the nation’s once-peaceful citizens into modern-day barbarians, the Tri-States explode in a firestorm of violence and chaos. Now it’s up to Raines and the Rebel Army to bring the Union back together . . . before the American dream is lost forever.  Twenty-second in the long-running series!

Genres: Post Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Action

267 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western writer in America and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over 50 million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the Greatest Western writer of the 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.

Reviews

[Mike Hardin · Rating 1 out of 5]

I guess I'm the only one who absolutely hated it? I'm a conservative, but the author's depiction of liberals was so biased and one dimensional as to make the hero's conservatism look like a left-wing stereotype of a conservative. Of course, the two places he wasn't conservative was in his obsession with abortion rights and his condescension toward people of faith as a bunch of nut-jobs. I'm puzzled by his apparent large fan base. I wasn't aware that there were so many conservative militant atheists who love one one dimensional characters out there.

I picked up the audio book because I saw his books being advertised at a truck stop. I listened to the whole thing for lack of something else to listen to while I drove. If it had been a print copy I'd have quit by the end of the second chapter. Life's too short to read books this bad.

[Johnny Wills · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Ring Of Truth

I don't know when this book was written, but Mr. Johnstone must be clairvoyant. Much of what he has written is dead on with what is happening in this country today. Obviously, not to the extreme as in the book, but close enough to make the story very plausible.Ben Raines, the main character, is someone most of the readers can identify with to a certain degree. The story is fast paced and fairly brutal, but that is just what is needed to make the story real. I think anyone 12 years of age and up will enjoy this book. Well, perhaps not the liberals, but who knows.

[Yale Thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointment

I am a big fan of Mr. Jonstones westerns but this book appears to have been written for a 10 year old. I don't think it was edited or even proof read. I can't say I disagree with most of his philosophy but it needn't be repeated over & over. I have only refused to finish about 2 books in my lifetime & this nearly became the third. Not what I expect from an excellent story teller like Mr. Johnstone.

[David Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I have found that Johnstone knows how to keep his readers attention from beginning to end,never a dull moment.I look forward to the next book in the series.

[Bonnie L. Diller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bullshit

Real republicans and democrats don't act this way only the rich and famous push stupid shut to stay on top.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Johnstone's style is blunt with a sideorder of sex. This book was strangely lacking in the sex category. His world is oddly near what could happen in the near future.

[Eric Weisheit · Rating 1 out of 5]

So Mom used to say, "if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything..."

[Lonnie J. Box, I · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring Novel

I have to say that if this book ever reaches the hands of the right people, this Country might get back on the right track.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good adventure series. Basically the forming of a new United States after WW3 and the story of the man who leads and forms it. If you like men's adventure stories you will enjoy it. Recommended