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Surviving the Fall #6
The Long Road
Rick has been taken by the military a second time but after being reunited with a friend he discovers new information about Damocles that leads to a profound turning point in the fight against the weapon. Meanwhile, after Dianne and her children become reunited with some old friends they must deal with a threat to their personal lives that may overwhelm their defenses.
Surviving the Fall is a thrilling post-apocalyptic episodic series that focuses on Rick and Dianne Waters and how they each deal with the apocalypse. Stranded across the country away from his family, Rick must travel from California to Virginia to reunite with his wife and children, all while struggling to comprehend and deal with the horrors along the way.
At home with her three children when she experiences the beginning of the end in a dramatic and deadly fashion, Dianne Waters has experience as a prepper and survivalist, but not even years of training and preparation have readied her for the darkness that comes with the end of the world. Now she must draw upon those skills to protect her loved ones and fight back against those who come against her and her family.
Surviving the Fall will feature 14 episodic (25k-30k words in length) books that are full of action, suspense and drama as Rick and Dianne struggle to survive the end of days. Episodes will be published every 2-3 weeks.
Surviving the Fall is a thrilling post-apocalyptic episodic series that focuses on Rick and Dianne Waters and how they each deal with the apocalypse. Stranded across the country away from his family, Rick must travel from California to Virginia to reunite with his wife and children, all while struggling to comprehend and deal with the horrors along the way.
At home with her three children when she experiences the beginning of the end in a dramatic and deadly fashion, Dianne Waters has experience as a prepper and survivalist, but not even years of training and preparation have readied her for the darkness that comes with the end of the world. Now she must draw upon those skills to protect her loved ones and fight back against those who come against her and her family.
Surviving the Fall will feature 14 episodic (25k-30k words in length) books that are full of action, suspense and drama as Rick and Dianne struggle to survive the end of days. Episodes will be published every 2-3 weeks.
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Published September 15, 2017
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November 18, 2022
This is the first book in the serial with a cliffhanger ending, but I'm still loving the series: Surviving the Fall. In The Long Road, novella #6, the suspense is revving up, and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Super exciting and highly recommended. Rick Waters is traveling toward his family from the west coast to the east, braving obstacles tasked to find a remedy for Damocles (the extinction-level apocalyptic event) while his family is holed up at home with domestic threats all around. The story is crafted to give a dual perspective on the happenings after the inciting event. Rick was far from his family when the story begins. His home is on the East Coast and his plane had just landed on the West Coast. His part of the story is to attempt to get back home. Meanwhile, his wife has the more claustrophobic responsibility of protecting their home with her young children in tow from external threats that are multiple, significant, and insistent. It is a gripping, fast-paced read that is unrelenting suspense. Really great series.
November 21, 2023
This installment in the series is not up to par with those that preceded it. Very slow and repetitious.
February 5, 2018
Argghh this series is so good normally by now I would have things figured out but i don’t I have loads of questions. It is so well written you like the characters once i finish one book i am onto the next this series is so additive.. onto the next one book 7
September 15, 2017
The Long Road is the sixth book in the Surviving the Fall series. This can be read as a standalone but should not be. It will make more sense if you have read the first five books plus it has a cliffhanger ending. There is a lot of violence, it is an apocalyptic thriller, so it might not be suitable for more sensitive readers.
The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat all of that info here. This is an apocalyptic thriller filled with people trying to survive in a country and world gone crazy. This story includes a lot of twists and turns. As usual, everything is not as it seems. I look forward to reading more of this series.
My only complaint is that these are short episodes. You just get really engaged in the story and characters and you are to the cliffhanger and have to wait for the next one to be published. But they are so good, and the author writes them fairly quickly so you don't have to wait too long.
The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat all of that info here. This is an apocalyptic thriller filled with people trying to survive in a country and world gone crazy. This story includes a lot of twists and turns. As usual, everything is not as it seems. I look forward to reading more of this series.
My only complaint is that these are short episodes. You just get really engaged in the story and characters and you are to the cliffhanger and have to wait for the next one to be published. But they are so good, and the author writes them fairly quickly so you don't have to wait too long.
September 18, 2017
"This just keeps getting stranger and stranger."
The tension is growing even greater in this, the sixth episode of the intelligent post apocalyptic thriller. As there Damocles threat increases, and, once again desired by the military, Rick links up with two others to escape from the bunker before lockdown, whist many miles away, his wife, Dianne, and her children have also joined forces with friends for protection.
A plausible thriller serial best started from episode one, but there is a brief introductory résumé.
A quick and easy read with further episodes to follow.
I received a complementary advanced copy of this book from the author. Thank you.
The tension is growing even greater in this, the sixth episode of the intelligent post apocalyptic thriller. As there Damocles threat increases, and, once again desired by the military, Rick links up with two others to escape from the bunker before lockdown, whist many miles away, his wife, Dianne, and her children have also joined forces with friends for protection.
A plausible thriller serial best started from episode one, but there is a brief introductory résumé.
A quick and easy read with further episodes to follow.
I received a complementary advanced copy of this book from the author. Thank you.
June 3, 2024
The Surviving the Fall series has quickly moved up my list of favorite post-apocalyptic science fiction sagas of all time. I love author Mike Kraus's writing style, admire the world he's developed, appreciate the main characters and side characters who help the plot progress, and listening to Chris Abernathy narrate this series has me (crushing on his voice and) on the edge of my seat in total excitement for the next chapter, and the next book, too! I haven't been bored from reading this series even for a moment, so kudos to Mike (and Chris) for developing United States dystopia that I see vividly in my mind. I don't wish for the world to end, but if I could insert myself into a scenario where the world as we know it ends, I'd prefer this dystopian fiction of Mike Kraus's imagination over one where a meteor wipes out human existence or where aliens take over the planet. Mike, you are incredibly talented, and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!
January 11, 2021
Rick finds himself back in the custody of the military and meets a friend when he gets. At the Waters homestead danger is ramping up.
This is the sixth book in the survivalist post apocalyptic series, Surviving the Fall. I enjoy the variety of characters. They are full of personality, complete with strengths and weaknesses. The story being split between Rick and Dianne allows for different perspectives and experiences. I also enjoyed the glimpses into what is happening other places in the world. The storyline flows quickly and smoothly and is filled with interesting information, action, danger and emotional drama. The writing is well done and the story is compelling. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
This is the sixth book in the survivalist post apocalyptic series, Surviving the Fall. I enjoy the variety of characters. They are full of personality, complete with strengths and weaknesses. The story being split between Rick and Dianne allows for different perspectives and experiences. I also enjoyed the glimpses into what is happening other places in the world. The storyline flows quickly and smoothly and is filled with interesting information, action, danger and emotional drama. The writing is well done and the story is compelling. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
September 26, 2017
I can honestly say that I DO love the story. The writing, the characters, the action and definitely the plot. It IS short and I do HATE the wait to see what is going to happen, (Seriously... who doesn't?). But I can also honestly say that I usually pass on short books since you are just starting to get into it when all of a sudden it's just done, but this series is an exception. When the quality of the writing is this good... even short and having to wait for the next chapter is fine with me.
PLEASE please please don't end it here tho, Mike! I so hope you plan on going past six as there is more to be done and addressed!!
PLEASE please please don't end it here tho, Mike! I so hope you plan on going past six as there is more to be done and addressed!!
June 26, 2021
I am really glad I have the box set of this series because each episode is rather short, so it's good to be able to keep reading the next, and so on.
Tension is certainly building for Rick and Dianne as they each fight to survive the devastated world. Threats are around every corner; either from technology or humans.
Apart from the grammatical errors, this has a great writing style.
Recommended.
Tension is certainly building for Rick and Dianne as they each fight to survive the devastated world. Threats are around every corner; either from technology or humans.
Apart from the grammatical errors, this has a great writing style.
Recommended.
October 10, 2017
Keeps gett8ng Better
Book 6 and I'm still enjoying the story.
Usually by book 4 or 5 I've got the storyline and usually the ending figured out so I quit reading. It is the rare occasion I come across an author that keeps me wanting more!
Mike Krause is one of these rare occasions . I'm looking forward to the next installment
Book 6 and I'm still enjoying the story.
Usually by book 4 or 5 I've got the storyline and usually the ending figured out so I quit reading. It is the rare occasion I come across an author that keeps me wanting more!
Mike Krause is one of these rare occasions . I'm looking forward to the next installment
October 19, 2017
Great series
Great series, as series go. It's just that I hate serialized stories. I would rather a story have a beginning and an end in the same book. I am too impatient to wait until the next book comes out. I would almost rather just forget the series and go to a book with a complete story in one book.
Great series, as series go. It's just that I hate serialized stories. I would rather a story have a beginning and an end in the same book. I am too impatient to wait until the next book comes out. I would almost rather just forget the series and go to a book with a complete story in one book.
January 23, 2021
Another great piece to the puzzle!
As each book unfolds you learn more about each of the characters. Who is the strongest, weakest, or most engaged. Each roll is being woven into a complex puzzle. But the main goal of everyone is survival. Love the storyline. Can't wait to read the next one.
As each book unfolds you learn more about each of the characters. Who is the strongest, weakest, or most engaged. Each roll is being woven into a complex puzzle. But the main goal of everyone is survival. Love the storyline. Can't wait to read the next one.
November 6, 2017
This is the next book in Surviving the Fall series. This book did not disappoint. I received this book as a gift and I chose to review it. At the end of the book there is a cliffhanger. I can't wait for the next one!
September 17, 2017
Good
Somewhat short i thought. Loved the story it was engrosdi g but over way,way to soon. Mever nern a fan of episodic writing despite being done my favoriye author. I prefer full books if im going to purchase it. So for me it neefed to be longer.
Somewhat short i thought. Loved the story it was engrosdi g but over way,way to soon. Mever nern a fan of episodic writing despite being done my favoriye author. I prefer full books if im going to purchase it. So for me it neefed to be longer.
September 27, 2017
The journey continues
Dianne and Jason take matters into their own hands and try to rescue a friend, while Rick and his friends search for a way to leave the command center.
Excellent series of books!
Dianne and Jason take matters into their own hands and try to rescue a friend, while Rick and his friends search for a way to leave the command center.
Excellent series of books!
September 29, 2017
I really enjoyed reading your bookes and look forward to more
I would recommend this book to anyone who has been a great deal of time and effort to make sure you don't miss out on the stories of the day before and after
I would recommend this book to anyone who has been a great deal of time and effort to make sure you don't miss out on the stories of the day before and after
October 7, 2017
I would positively rave about this series if the books were fewer but longer. Lots of action in this one (the last felt more like treading water) and we find out more about Damocles. Ends with a big cliffhanger.
October 19, 2017
Very Good
Enjoying this series! Hate to wait until November when the next book is out. Overall this has been one of the better series I've read, and I've read a lot lately. Hope the next books are as good as the first six have been.
Enjoying this series! Hate to wait until November when the next book is out. Overall this has been one of the better series I've read, and I've read a lot lately. Hope the next books are as good as the first six have been.
November 13, 2017
AWESOME READ!!!!
I CAN'T stop wanting to find out the continuing escapades of Rick, Dianne, etc. I find myself laughing, crying, taking to the characters as if they're REAL and can HEAR me.
Please keep it coming!!!!!
I CAN'T stop wanting to find out the continuing escapades of Rick, Dianne, etc. I find myself laughing, crying, taking to the characters as if they're REAL and can HEAR me.
Please keep it coming!!!!!
February 5, 2018
Now We Are Getting Somewhere!
Book six of the saga of Rick and Dianne is getting interesting and suspenseful. Will Rick, Jane, and Michael leave Cheyenne Mountain? Will Dianne and Jason make it out without injury with Tina? Book seven gives us answers. Onto book seven!
Book six of the saga of Rick and Dianne is getting interesting and suspenseful. Will Rick, Jane, and Michael leave Cheyenne Mountain? Will Dianne and Jason make it out without injury with Tina? Book seven gives us answers. Onto book seven!
March 6, 2018
Rick is taken by another military group and runs into Judy again! He connects with the actual creator of Damacus before it was taken by the government and turned into something that could wreck havoc on the world.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 24, 2018
Book six
Just finished the sixth book of this series. Go back to the first one if you have not read it. Wonderful ride and the author always ends with an explanation of how he decided which path to follow! Love that part too!
Just finished the sixth book of this series. Go back to the first one if you have not read it. Wonderful ride and the author always ends with an explanation of how he decided which path to follow! Love that part too!
April 2, 2019
Excellant plot, characters, and great voice.
The plot and characters. The author's voice gives the characters believeabiilty, the plot cohesion and also beliveability. I stopped reading another book midway to read this book. Later I returned and completed that book also.
The plot and characters. The author's voice gives the characters believeabiilty, the plot cohesion and also beliveability. I stopped reading another book midway to read this book. Later I returned and completed that book also.
April 23, 2024
Rick is diverted to Cheyenne Mountain to help Dr. Evans and team to coordinate a plan to stop the virus.
While in Virgina, Dianne and Jason find the hideout of the thugs terrorizing the neighborhood. They formulate a plan to rescue Tina other neighbor this group is holding against her will.
While in Virgina, Dianne and Jason find the hideout of the thugs terrorizing the neighborhood. They formulate a plan to rescue Tina other neighbor this group is holding against her will.
September 16, 2017
The Long Road
Set in familiar places with realistic characters, minimal use of swear words; following two related stories at once. Engrossing plot.
Set in familiar places with realistic characters, minimal use of swear words; following two related stories at once. Engrossing plot.
September 27, 2017
Another great story
I had a hard time with being able to stop reading. I actually like the different story lines going at one time.
I had a hard time with being able to stop reading. I actually like the different story lines going at one time.
October 10, 2017
it was good but, come on I need more episodes . I thought one was supposed to come every 2 weeks. I want more now !!!
October 15, 2017
Great series
This series is pulling together very well. Well written and developed. Very enjoyable. You can't go wrong with this one.
This series is pulling together very well. Well written and developed. Very enjoyable. You can't go wrong with this one.
October 16, 2017
Loved the six books now, I need another one. I just hope you continue.
November 18, 2017
What the heck!?
Since when do a handful of pages make a book. Not bad reading, but man I had some instructors who would have laughed in my face calling this a book.k
Since when do a handful of pages make a book. Not bad reading, but man I had some instructors who would have laughed in my face calling this a book.k
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