In bestselling author Joe Nobody’s continuing saga, Apocalypse Trails, episode six finds Commander Jack Cisco finally reaching the Lone Star State. Short on food and water, he enters a small town in search of critical supplies. There, Cisco becomes embroiled in a dispute over both water and the heart of a young woman. Jack begins to question the wisdom of continuing his odyssey… his body, soul, and determination influenced by what he encounters. In the end, it will take all of his skills and willpower to survive.
Joe Nobody (pen name for the author who wishes to keep his identity confidential) has provided systems, consulting and training for the U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Naval Research, United States Border Patrol as well as several private firms and government agencies which cannot be disclosed. He is currently active in this area and for the security of his family and ongoing business, wishes to remain anonymous.
He has over 30 years of competitive shooting experience, including IPSC, NRA, and other related organizations. He has been a firearms instructor and consultant for over 30 years and holds the rights to a United States Patent for a firearms modification.
Joe initially became involved in helping private citizens "prepare" at the request of his students and clients. A conscientious instructor, he would always inquire as to why they wanted to learn certain skills or techniques and often the response was to prepare for more than just simple home invasion or self-defense. If you ask Joe what his greatest attribute is, he will tell you he is a "problem solver" and uses his formal education in Systems Engineering to this end.
"As the economy worsens, world tensions rise, and the modern media propagates bad news faster than ever before, more and more people want to prepare. I wrote HOLDING because it allows me to reach more of the good folks who are concerned about their security. I want them to sleep better at night knowing they have a plan of defense should the 'Event' ever occur."
I have generally liked this series and this book seemed to be a good addition but it lost me at the end. Heather is a professional woman, yet when she encountered a man she broke up with in high school, that shot her and killed most of the town's survivors she still has some feelings for him? Really? The whole build up between Heather and Jack, while fairly sophomoric, just fizzles.