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Scorched Earth Saga #1
The Scorched Earth
Author Tom Morgan wrote about the end of the world. He never expected to live it.
Once power failed in Portland, the clock started ticking. Tom must scavenge supplies to get his friends to his home on the Oregon coast.
Only some covet what he possesses. Death rides shotgun on this desperate drive.
When power dies, civilization dies. “The Scorched Earth” chronicles the frantic fight for survival as society collapses around one man determined to save those closest him. And the price he must pay to do it.
Bestselling author Terry Mixon writes in a number of major science fiction series: The Empire of Bones Saga, The Humanity Unlimited Saga, The Fractured Republic Saga, and The Scorched Earth Saga. Find your own adventure in their pages today.
Once power failed in Portland, the clock started ticking. Tom must scavenge supplies to get his friends to his home on the Oregon coast.
Only some covet what he possesses. Death rides shotgun on this desperate drive.
When power dies, civilization dies. “The Scorched Earth” chronicles the frantic fight for survival as society collapses around one man determined to save those closest him. And the price he must pay to do it.
Bestselling author Terry Mixon writes in a number of major science fiction series: The Empire of Bones Saga, The Humanity Unlimited Saga, The Fractured Republic Saga, and The Scorched Earth Saga. Find your own adventure in their pages today.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 9, 2017
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About the author
Terry Mixon
88 books299 followers#1 Bestselling Military Science Fiction author Terry Mixon served as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division. He later worked alongside the flight controllers in the Mission Control Center at the NASA Johnson Space Center supporting the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and other human spaceflight projects.
He now writes full time while living in Texas with his lovely wife and a pounce of cats.
He now writes full time while living in Texas with his lovely wife and a pounce of cats.
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August 8, 2017
I really did not like this. It just listed a bunch of vehicles, weapons, food supplies over and over. Super tedious.
May 13, 2017
i don't usually write reviews BUT decided i had to on this one because it's that bad....
the premise is good the story IS NOT!
if you think, groups of people killing each other for resources just "hours" after an EMP
when the stores are full, risking their life and leaving their kids and wives with out a father, when all they have to do is find a store to loot !
If you think band of roving gangs are going around, attacking and killing people JUST fricken hours after the attack is realistic ... then by all means this book if for you !
stupid stupid stupid can't stand books that think the reader does not have 2 brain cells...
we have at least 6 brain cells because we CAN read.. save your brain cells no matter how many u got and don't read this garbage !!!!!! this is the first book i gave 1 start and i have read some bad books... this is the first book i wrote a review for ... that's how bad it is and i have been on this site for years
the premise is good the story IS NOT!
if you think, groups of people killing each other for resources just "hours" after an EMP
when the stores are full, risking their life and leaving their kids and wives with out a father, when all they have to do is find a store to loot !
If you think band of roving gangs are going around, attacking and killing people JUST fricken hours after the attack is realistic ... then by all means this book if for you !
stupid stupid stupid can't stand books that think the reader does not have 2 brain cells...
we have at least 6 brain cells because we CAN read.. save your brain cells no matter how many u got and don't read this garbage !!!!!! this is the first book i gave 1 start and i have read some bad books... this is the first book i wrote a review for ... that's how bad it is and i have been on this site for years
February 18, 2017
A new direction
I've been reading Terry's books for several years now. When I heard he was going in the post-apocalyptic genre, I was excited. Between the Empire saga and the Humanity series, I had confidence in his taking a chance with something new.
My confidence was well-placed. The Scorched Earth is an interesting tale on the SHTF genre, and shows that even writers can be awesome when in their preferred "real-life" element. I did like that we're seeing everything over the protagonist's shoulder, rather than a fully omniscient narrator, because that keeps the tale more intimate. I definitely can recommend this to anyone who enjoy this genre.
I've been reading Terry's books for several years now. When I heard he was going in the post-apocalyptic genre, I was excited. Between the Empire saga and the Humanity series, I had confidence in his taking a chance with something new.
My confidence was well-placed. The Scorched Earth is an interesting tale on the SHTF genre, and shows that even writers can be awesome when in their preferred "real-life" element. I did like that we're seeing everything over the protagonist's shoulder, rather than a fully omniscient narrator, because that keeps the tale more intimate. I definitely can recommend this to anyone who enjoy this genre.
May 19, 2017
Overall a quick and easy read that I quite enjoyed. Not to the same caliber as The Empire of Bones (reviewed here), but an interesting idea with some really well-done action sequences.
The characters are a bit too lucky (hence my lower score) however and everything seems to go their way which is somewhat annoying but I have high hopes for book 2! My full review is on Zone6 here.
The characters are a bit too lucky (hence my lower score) however and everything seems to go their way which is somewhat annoying but I have high hopes for book 2! My full review is on Zone6 here.
September 29, 2018
This is a apocalypse novel, not a zombie one, but I didn't have the tag for general apoc and I'm lazy.
This was a reasonably good novel. I'm quite starting to like this author. I found him because he has a series with Glynn Stewart who I also like.
The characters aren't amazing but they aren't utterly interchangeable either. I wonder if this author will actually get around to writing sequels to this. He seems pretty busy with his Empire of Bones series, which I like a lot, so I'm not complaining. :)
This was a reasonably good novel. I'm quite starting to like this author. I found him because he has a series with Glynn Stewart who I also like.
The characters aren't amazing but they aren't utterly interchangeable either. I wonder if this author will actually get around to writing sequels to this. He seems pretty busy with his Empire of Bones series, which I like a lot, so I'm not complaining. :)
January 3, 2021
Fun and entertaining even though it feels rushed and contrived at times. A bit thin on character development but makes up for it with action. Mixon manages to catch the sense of urgency but perhaps glosses over too much.
Not his best work but it was certainly thought provoking and entertaining. Perhaps the best line is (paraphrasing) when Rachael tells Tom, "They think they are ready, but you are."
Not his best work but it was certainly thought provoking and entertaining. Perhaps the best line is (paraphrasing) when Rachael tells Tom, "They think they are ready, but you are."
February 10, 2017
Outstanding!!
I read the preview chapters on the author's website and could not wait until the book came out. The book did not disappoint and was over to soon. I can't wait for the next one.
I read the preview chapters on the author's website and could not wait until the book came out. The book did not disappoint and was over to soon. I can't wait for the next one.
May 4, 2017
Good read
I really enjoy the authors style of writing, well thought out and believable, enough depth for you to understand what is going on without bogging the story down with insignificant info.
I really enjoy the authors style of writing, well thought out and believable, enough depth for you to understand what is going on without bogging the story down with insignificant info.
January 11, 2021
World End
I truly hope to see more of this particular saga because Ijust love all of the characters. Tom is a great leader in his little group of people to travel a small distance.
Please write another book in follow of this one, Terry Mixon!
I truly hope to see more of this particular saga because Ijust love all of the characters. Tom is a great leader in his little group of people to travel a small distance.
Please write another book in follow of this one, Terry Mixon!
January 10, 2018
Excellent
June 20, 2019
Great Book
I would recommend this book to anyone! The ONLY recommendation is to write a sequel! It says book #1, where is book #2?
I would recommend this book to anyone! The ONLY recommendation is to write a sequel! It says book #1, where is book #2?
April 4, 2021
Great story!
Very enjoyable to read. I have read everything that I know is available from the author. He has not disappointed me yet!
Very enjoyable to read. I have read everything that I know is available from the author. He has not disappointed me yet!
March 25, 2023
good read
Didn’t get bogged down into too many details. Just a good story that kept me up a little longer than usual. Characters are good, plot is believable.
Didn’t get bogged down into too many details. Just a good story that kept me up a little longer than usual. Characters are good, plot is believable.
June 3, 2022
Great post apocalypse book - packed with action, looking forward to the second book
February 12, 2017
Terry Mixon brings his magic to the Post-Apocalyptic World
This new series is off to a great start, and I look forward to the rest of the series. This book gives one pause, and I'm glad that this is fiction yet within the realm of reality. Grab it today!
This new series is off to a great start, and I look forward to the rest of the series. This book gives one pause, and I'm glad that this is fiction yet within the realm of reality. Grab it today!
February 13, 2017
5 stars!
Ooohhh la la...Mr. Mixon is one of my new favorite authors. This book was well written with fast paced action and good character development. Very good prepper information also. I can not wait for book 2!
Ooohhh la la...Mr. Mixon is one of my new favorite authors. This book was well written with fast paced action and good character development. Very good prepper information also. I can not wait for book 2!
March 22, 2017
Terry, Terry, Terry, Sigh Why do you have to write soooooooooo GOOD!! Damn now I am hooked on your new series The Scorched Earth Saga. And you know I normally do not read this type of ebook!! I was strictly a space opera nut!!! (Your EOB series type of book). It kept me up till past 3AM finishing it. It was THAT good. I cannot wait for another one in this series.
April 7, 2017
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