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Forager #1-6
Forager #1-6
Forager - the Complete Six Book Series - for one low price. 468,000 words.
Includes:
Forager - Infiltrator - Expatriate - Impersonator - Specialist - Revolutionary
Twenty-year-old Ethan Jones lives in a post apocalyptic, oppressive society that terminates anyone with mutations caused by nuclear radiation in an effort to keep the human race pure.
His life becomes complicated when he rescues a mysterious Japanese girl from the Skel and brings her back with him, for she breaks the town’s rigid conventions in her pursuit of him, placing their lives in jeopardy. Her odd behaviour and probing questions baffle him, as does the fact that he understands her when she speaks in Japanese.
At the same time, the Skel ramp up their attacks on the foraging teams. Is this part of a larger plan that could spell the town’s doom? And why do the Skel suddenly possess advanced technology – who is backing them, and why?
Keeping his mutation secret, uncovering the girl’s true intentions and trying to save the town all vie for Ethan’s attention. And if he fails, not only his life, but the lives of all, are at stake.
Eighteen-year-old Chelsea Thomas has spent her life living in fear of Newhome’s paramilitary Custodians, due to a prohibited rogue ability.
In the past week, her twin brother – a forager – has uncharacteristically run away from home and work after the mysterious death of a teammate. Something has also scared her normally unflappable father half to death, and their family is threatened with eviction.
However, her brother’s disappearance presents her with a long-sought after opportunity to escape Newhome, since only the foragers – all men – are allowed to leave the town. All she has to do is impersonate her brother long enough to make her escape while foraging out in the ruins.
But she never counted on the kindness of Ryan Hill, a forager new to the team. Nor did she expect the barbaric Skel to attack the team the moment she decided to run away. She has to choose between making good on her escape or saving Ryan and the others.
Includes:
Forager - Infiltrator - Expatriate - Impersonator - Specialist - Revolutionary
Twenty-year-old Ethan Jones lives in a post apocalyptic, oppressive society that terminates anyone with mutations caused by nuclear radiation in an effort to keep the human race pure.
His life becomes complicated when he rescues a mysterious Japanese girl from the Skel and brings her back with him, for she breaks the town’s rigid conventions in her pursuit of him, placing their lives in jeopardy. Her odd behaviour and probing questions baffle him, as does the fact that he understands her when she speaks in Japanese.
At the same time, the Skel ramp up their attacks on the foraging teams. Is this part of a larger plan that could spell the town’s doom? And why do the Skel suddenly possess advanced technology – who is backing them, and why?
Keeping his mutation secret, uncovering the girl’s true intentions and trying to save the town all vie for Ethan’s attention. And if he fails, not only his life, but the lives of all, are at stake.
Eighteen-year-old Chelsea Thomas has spent her life living in fear of Newhome’s paramilitary Custodians, due to a prohibited rogue ability.
In the past week, her twin brother – a forager – has uncharacteristically run away from home and work after the mysterious death of a teammate. Something has also scared her normally unflappable father half to death, and their family is threatened with eviction.
However, her brother’s disappearance presents her with a long-sought after opportunity to escape Newhome, since only the foragers – all men – are allowed to leave the town. All she has to do is impersonate her brother long enough to make her escape while foraging out in the ruins.
But she never counted on the kindness of Ryan Hill, a forager new to the team. Nor did she expect the barbaric Skel to attack the team the moment she decided to run away. She has to choose between making good on her escape or saving Ryan and the others.
1473 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 25, 2018
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About the author
Peter R. Stone
24 books76 followersPeter Stone, an avid student of history, was reading books on Ancient Greece from the age of four. Periods of interest include the ancient world, medieval era, Napoleonic times, and the Second World War. He still mourns the untimely passing of King Leonidas of Sparta and Field Marshal Michel Ney of France.
A product of the Cold War Generation, Peter Stone studied the ramifications of a nuclear missile strike when he was in his senior year of high school, learning the effects of nuclear fallout and how to (hopefully) survive it. He has ever been drawn to post-apocalyptic and dystopian novels and films, and eagerly devoured The Day of the Triffids and John Christopher's Tripod Trilogy when he was a child. He is also an avid fan of science fiction, and his favorite books include the Lensmen Series by E.E.Doc.Smith, anything by Alastair Reynolds, and the Evergence trilogy by Sean Williams. He also enjoys J-pop (especially Ayumi Hamasaki trance remixes), K-pop, Korean movies, and K-drama.
Peter Stone graduated from Melbourne School of Ministries Bible College in 1988. He has been teaching Sunday School and playing the keyboard in church for over twenty-five years. His wife is from Japan and they have two wonderful children. He has worked in the same games company for over twenty years, but still does not comprehend why they expect him to work all day instead of playing games.
A product of the Cold War Generation, Peter Stone studied the ramifications of a nuclear missile strike when he was in his senior year of high school, learning the effects of nuclear fallout and how to (hopefully) survive it. He has ever been drawn to post-apocalyptic and dystopian novels and films, and eagerly devoured The Day of the Triffids and John Christopher's Tripod Trilogy when he was a child. He is also an avid fan of science fiction, and his favorite books include the Lensmen Series by E.E.Doc.Smith, anything by Alastair Reynolds, and the Evergence trilogy by Sean Williams. He also enjoys J-pop (especially Ayumi Hamasaki trance remixes), K-pop, Korean movies, and K-drama.
Peter Stone graduated from Melbourne School of Ministries Bible College in 1988. He has been teaching Sunday School and playing the keyboard in church for over twenty-five years. His wife is from Japan and they have two wonderful children. He has worked in the same games company for over twenty years, but still does not comprehend why they expect him to work all day instead of playing games.
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March 9, 2024
If you like post-apocalyptic stories at all you must read this series. I was so caught up in what was happening I probably missed some sleep as a result. Even though the 2 trilogies follow different people it all comes together in the last book where both stories are combined with each chapter switching between the 2 main characters. It does not have the true feeling of science fiction because it seemed too much like it could really happen in the future. The best and the worst of the human race is present in the stories – highly recommend it.
July 21, 2018
Awesome series
This series of 6 books is masterfully executed by the author. It kept me up at night when I should have been sleeping. I try to be lenient with spelling and grammar because not all authors have proof readers. There were a few in the series but overall it was pretty darn well written grammatically and can't complain. The characters were well rounded and the story line was executed to perfection. Keep up the great work!
This series of 6 books is masterfully executed by the author. It kept me up at night when I should have been sleeping. I try to be lenient with spelling and grammar because not all authors have proof readers. There were a few in the series but overall it was pretty darn well written grammatically and can't complain. The characters were well rounded and the story line was executed to perfection. Keep up the great work!
July 30, 2018
Absorbing!
Although Forager was a free book with Robin Reads or Freebooksy, I felt compelled to buy the series to “find out what happened!” I’m unsure if the annoying grammatical, wrong word, and spelling errors were only in the digital version or the hardcopy as well. They were a distraction. I don’t usually read dystopian fiction, but I galloped along through some gruesome descriptions to an enjoyable conclusion.
Although Forager was a free book with Robin Reads or Freebooksy, I felt compelled to buy the series to “find out what happened!” I’m unsure if the annoying grammatical, wrong word, and spelling errors were only in the digital version or the hardcopy as well. They were a distraction. I don’t usually read dystopian fiction, but I galloped along through some gruesome descriptions to an enjoyable conclusion.
July 30, 2019
Pretty good series. The author is Australian and the series is set in post-nuclear holocaust Australia. Good creation of a variety of societies 100+ years after the event. Believable conflicts and social constructs on the author's part.
For the most part the story really holds your attention and you'll be turning pages or thumbing your screen. Interesting take on how societies will form in the future.
For the most part the story really holds your attention and you'll be turning pages or thumbing your screen. Interesting take on how societies will form in the future.
July 19, 2021
Great finish to a great series! I loved the premise, the story line, the characters as well as the change in characters halfway though the series and then the two story lines come back together in the last book. If you have not read this series and are a fan of post-apocalyptic, please do so! You will not be disappointed.
I also like the fact that Peter has built a world that he could very well do stories in other places if he chase to.
I also like the fact that Peter has built a world that he could very well do stories in other places if he chase to.
October 15, 2021
Australia apocalypse!
Written completely about the big Island and a Korean dictatorship but with a good ending. Ethan Jones is an integral part of the whole storyline. He is not a mutant but does have a few extra special things that he can do. I highly recommend this 6 book series.
Written completely about the big Island and a Korean dictatorship but with a good ending. Ethan Jones is an integral part of the whole storyline. He is not a mutant but does have a few extra special things that he can do. I highly recommend this 6 book series.
September 18, 2018
Unbelievably good
Unbelievably awesome and interesting read that kept me reading when I should have been doing other things. A very good clean book that any God fearing person would love to read.
Unbelievably awesome and interesting read that kept me reading when I should have been doing other things. A very good clean book that any God fearing person would love to read.
September 14, 2019
Wow. Something for everyone in this series.
Well written. Great cast of characters. I didn't think I was going to like this series when I started reading it. But it just keeps getting better.
Well written. Great cast of characters. I didn't think I was going to like this series when I started reading it. But it just keeps getting better.
January 2, 2020
This series was a fun, post-apocalyptical set of survival stories. The women are brave and sometimes the heroes. The characters are well defined. The villains are complicated. I'll keep Peter R. Stone on the horizon.
February 7, 2018
Awesome!
These books have monopolized my time for the last three days. Great story with wonderful characters and a happy ending. Highly recommend it.
These books have monopolized my time for the last three days. Great story with wonderful characters and a happy ending. Highly recommend it.
May 29, 2018
Forager
I just finished the six book series and I thought it was fantastic!! I don’t normally read this type of book, but I could hardly put it down! It was fantastic!!!
I just finished the six book series and I thought it was fantastic!! I don’t normally read this type of book, but I could hardly put it down! It was fantastic!!!
November 28, 2020
Couldn't put it down
Read the series without stopping. Different take on the post apocalyptic world will have you on the edge of your seat wondering where it will go next.
Read the series without stopping. Different take on the post apocalyptic world will have you on the edge of your seat wondering where it will go next.
April 3, 2022
Awesome
This six book series flew by in a blink of an eye. I really enjoyed it. I would recommend these book to anyone who enjoys fast paced action and intrigue.....
This six book series flew by in a blink of an eye. I really enjoyed it. I would recommend these book to anyone who enjoys fast paced action and intrigue.....
September 8, 2020
The adventures of characters in a post-apocalypse world. The book held my interest and I liked the characters
February 18, 2019
Long and drawn out.
I feel that these books are very drawn out, there is a lot of waffling that simply isn't necessary. I find the main characters wife annoying and their are significant plot holes, one minute she is crippled by depression yet the next day had recovered enough to get back into the action. Quite a few grammar and typographical errors which I find irritating and a median strip is referred to as a medium strip, which just bugged the hell out of me. Overall, I find the pace of the books rather slow and the further I get through the series, the harder it is to continue.
I feel that these books are very drawn out, there is a lot of waffling that simply isn't necessary. I find the main characters wife annoying and their are significant plot holes, one minute she is crippled by depression yet the next day had recovered enough to get back into the action. Quite a few grammar and typographical errors which I find irritating and a median strip is referred to as a medium strip, which just bugged the hell out of me. Overall, I find the pace of the books rather slow and the further I get through the series, the harder it is to continue.
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