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After the Shift #1
Freezing Point
In the dawn of a new Ice Age, families everywhere are taking to the road to escape the frigid landscape—but you can’t outrun the cold.
No one could have predicted the terrifying impact of human interference in the Arctic. Shifts in the Earth's crust have led to catastrophe and now the North Pole is located in the mid-Atlantic, making much of the eastern United States an unlivable polar hellscape.
Nathan Tolley is a talented mechanic who has watched his business dry up due to gas shortages following the drastic tectonic shifts. His wife Cyndi has diligently prepped food and supplies, but it’s not enough to get them through a never-ending winter. With an asthmatic young son and a new baby on the way, they’ll have to find a safe place they can call home or risk freezing to death in this harsh new world.
When an old friend of Nathan’s tells him that Detroit has become a paradise, with greenhouses full of food and plenty of solar energy for everyone, it sounds like the perfect place to escape. But with dangerous conditions and roving gangs, getting there seems like an impossible dream. It also seems like their only choice.
This novel contains violence, profanity, referenced sexual content, referenced sexual violence and referenced substance abuse.
No one could have predicted the terrifying impact of human interference in the Arctic. Shifts in the Earth's crust have led to catastrophe and now the North Pole is located in the mid-Atlantic, making much of the eastern United States an unlivable polar hellscape.
Nathan Tolley is a talented mechanic who has watched his business dry up due to gas shortages following the drastic tectonic shifts. His wife Cyndi has diligently prepped food and supplies, but it’s not enough to get them through a never-ending winter. With an asthmatic young son and a new baby on the way, they’ll have to find a safe place they can call home or risk freezing to death in this harsh new world.
When an old friend of Nathan’s tells him that Detroit has become a paradise, with greenhouses full of food and plenty of solar energy for everyone, it sounds like the perfect place to escape. But with dangerous conditions and roving gangs, getting there seems like an impossible dream. It also seems like their only choice.
This novel contains violence, profanity, referenced sexual content, referenced sexual violence and referenced substance abuse.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 2018
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About the author
Grace Hamilton
138 books293 followersGrace Hamilton is the prepper pen-name for a bad-ass, survivalist momma-bear of four kids, and wife to a wonderful husband. After being stuck in a mountain cabin for six days following a flash flood, she decided she never wanted to feel so powerless or have to send her kids to bed hungry again. Now she lives the prepper lifestyle and knows that if SHTF or TEOTWAWKI happens, she’ll be ready to help protect and provide for her family.
Combine this survivalist mentality with a vivid imagination (as well as a slightly unhealthy day dreaming habit) and you get a prepper fiction author. Grace spends her days thinking about the worst possible survival situations that a person could be thrown into, then throwing her characters into these nightmares while trying to figure out "What SHOULD you do in this situation?"
It’s her wish that through her characters, you will get to experience what life will be like and essentially learn from their mistakes and experiences.
Combine this survivalist mentality with a vivid imagination (as well as a slightly unhealthy day dreaming habit) and you get a prepper fiction author. Grace spends her days thinking about the worst possible survival situations that a person could be thrown into, then throwing her characters into these nightmares while trying to figure out "What SHOULD you do in this situation?"
It’s her wish that through her characters, you will get to experience what life will be like and essentially learn from their mistakes and experiences.
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September 26, 2018
Eight years ago the world went through a change. The stars in the sky had changed positions and the North Atlantic had started to freeze over. Winters have been worsening for some time now and it does not look like there will ever be a spring or summer. The shift in polar locations had plunged America and Europe into a new Ice age. Nathan Tolley and his wife Cyndi along with their ten year old son Tony, have been living in Glen Falls, N.Y. but, slowly the town is starting to die out as more and more people are leaving every day. Plus, they now have to deal with scavengers stealing supplies and raiding homes. Cyndi wants to leave their home before things get worse. Nathan finally accept the need for change so they gather all the necessities and head out to Detroit. Nathan has a friend living there and describes Detroit as being the answer to all of their prayers. Along with their friend Freeson and a ragtag group of strangers they pick up along the way, they try to outmaneuver a roving band of scavengers intent to do them harm all the while trying to brave through the force of mother nature. Will they ever reach Detroit safely and will it be all that they were expecting?
I love books with a dystopian theme and Freezing Point really hits home on the horrors that can be faced if something like this could ever happen in real life. The world building was just frightening and seemed all too real. It’s like really being able to feel the cold, feel the snow, see the ash in the sky covering the sun. The snow blanketing everything in its path and blizzards coming from nowhere ready to extinguish life in its path of destruction. I definitely would not want to ever live in that kind of world. It really hits home just how bad the commute is to Detroit when the group was only able to go a few miles a day because of the harsh weather.
Nathan Tolley really is a nice and caring family man, but there were times when I disliked him and felt like he was a wuss, especially in the first half of the story he tries to do the right thing, but sometimes it is all about survival and taking care of your family. I don’t think he really understood that for most of the story as he wanted to help anyone they crossed paths with. There are dangers everywhere around and the only one who seemed to understand was his wife, Cyndi. Cyndi was a badd*ss. She knew her stuff. She grew up with a father who prepared her for anything. She could shoot better than any man and she grew up prepping for the future. Cyndi really was the rock of their family. However, I do feel that Nathan redeemed himself later on in the story and that’s when I finally liked him as a character. There are a colorful cast of secondary characters such as Lucy, a rich woman that added some comedic relief and actually had me laughing and rolling my eyes quite a few times. She is very judgy, but does have some redeeming qualities as well.
Freezing Point by Grace Hamilton is packed full of action edge of your seat dystopian filled with characters I can relate and sympathize with. I absolutely loved this story which is the first book in the After the Shift series. I do want to point out that the ending is rather shocking and now I really need to know what happens next!
I love books with a dystopian theme and Freezing Point really hits home on the horrors that can be faced if something like this could ever happen in real life. The world building was just frightening and seemed all too real. It’s like really being able to feel the cold, feel the snow, see the ash in the sky covering the sun. The snow blanketing everything in its path and blizzards coming from nowhere ready to extinguish life in its path of destruction. I definitely would not want to ever live in that kind of world. It really hits home just how bad the commute is to Detroit when the group was only able to go a few miles a day because of the harsh weather.
Nathan Tolley really is a nice and caring family man, but there were times when I disliked him and felt like he was a wuss, especially in the first half of the story he tries to do the right thing, but sometimes it is all about survival and taking care of your family. I don’t think he really understood that for most of the story as he wanted to help anyone they crossed paths with. There are dangers everywhere around and the only one who seemed to understand was his wife, Cyndi. Cyndi was a badd*ss. She knew her stuff. She grew up with a father who prepared her for anything. She could shoot better than any man and she grew up prepping for the future. Cyndi really was the rock of their family. However, I do feel that Nathan redeemed himself later on in the story and that’s when I finally liked him as a character. There are a colorful cast of secondary characters such as Lucy, a rich woman that added some comedic relief and actually had me laughing and rolling my eyes quite a few times. She is very judgy, but does have some redeeming qualities as well.
Freezing Point by Grace Hamilton is packed full of action edge of your seat dystopian filled with characters I can relate and sympathize with. I absolutely loved this story which is the first book in the After the Shift series. I do want to point out that the ending is rather shocking and now I really need to know what happens next!
October 6, 2018
This is an ARC from Netgalley.
It is a story of survival after a massive climate change. The Tolley family and friends are heading to Detroit, the perfect place to escape, but the journey is not safe and Detroit it is not what they thought it would be.
It is a story of survival after a massive climate change. The Tolley family and friends are heading to Detroit, the perfect place to escape, but the journey is not safe and Detroit it is not what they thought it would be.
January 10, 2021
The Earth’s poles have shifted, much of the eastern U.S. has become a frozen wasteland, buried under unrelenting snow and frigid temps. A regular family man will take heroic steps to bring his family to the safe haven that Detroit is reported to be. Will they survive the worst that Mother Nature and the dark side of mankind has to throw at them?
FREEZING POINT by Grace Hamilton is a tale of survival by people never meant to deal with the new Ice Age. Together an unlikely group of survivors will trek from New York State to Detroit, Michigan. They will learn their own strengths, push themselves beyond their limits and be forced to endure the darkness of their own kind. No wild over-the-top heroics, just determination, trial and error and the will to survive against all odds.
This is a very good read, the world is set and I swear I was feeling the frigid air coming off the pages! Flawed characters, human error, hope and strengths abound in this desperate survival tale. Looking for proof that everyone can be a hero in their own way? Wonder if you have what it takes to survive? This could be the place to test your own grit!
I received a complimentary copy from Grace Hamilton! This is my honest and voluntary review.
Series: After the Shift - Book 1
Publication date : September 13, 2018
Publisher: Grace Hamilton
Genre: Post Apocalyptic Horror/Suspense
Print length : 358 pages
Available from: Amazon
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FREEZING POINT by Grace Hamilton is a tale of survival by people never meant to deal with the new Ice Age. Together an unlikely group of survivors will trek from New York State to Detroit, Michigan. They will learn their own strengths, push themselves beyond their limits and be forced to endure the darkness of their own kind. No wild over-the-top heroics, just determination, trial and error and the will to survive against all odds.
This is a very good read, the world is set and I swear I was feeling the frigid air coming off the pages! Flawed characters, human error, hope and strengths abound in this desperate survival tale. Looking for proof that everyone can be a hero in their own way? Wonder if you have what it takes to survive? This could be the place to test your own grit!
I received a complimentary copy from Grace Hamilton! This is my honest and voluntary review.
Series: After the Shift - Book 1
Publication date : September 13, 2018
Publisher: Grace Hamilton
Genre: Post Apocalyptic Horror/Suspense
Print length : 358 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
October 8, 2018
Publishing Date: September 2018
Publisher: Relay
ISBN: 9781726446136
Genre: Post Apoc
Rating: 1.9/5
Publisher’s Description: In the dawn of a new Ice Age, families everywhere are taking to the road to escape the frigid landscape—but you can’t outrun the cold. No one could have predicted the terrifying impact of human interference in the Arctic. Shifts in the Earth’s crust have led to catastrophe and now the North Pole is located in the mid-Atlantic, making much of the eastern United States an unlivable polar hellscape.
Review: This novel was so filled with tropes that the cup overfloweth with patterned passages in hopes of a movie deal. The movie preview might read like: “The stalwart wife who was raised under the tutelage of a prepper master is as tough as nails, can shoot better than an expert, is a naturally gifted tracker, is hotter than a popcorn fart and likes a good spanking. Nathan: the husband who is just too good for his own underpants, reticent to leave a life of established mediocrity for the big city, can’t help but help the stranded and dispossessed. When not being obstinate and over-reactive, he likes to tousle little wheezy’s hair. “ An asthmatic son rounds out this familial trio of asshats because insurmountable odds are just not enough. You gotta have wheezy there for false poignancy. Don’t forget the dog/human that barks and whines like Lassie during all the pivotal scenes.
This author and I would not get along in a post-apoc world. She would most likely shoot me on site (because I am a male and naturally want to rape everything) or accidentally shoot herself because she knows dick-all about firearms. It is strange how all her books follow this rapey gang/ Road Warrior trope and her ideas of realistic situations constantly collide with entertainment rhetoric. Her novels follow a pattern of canned “Made for Movie” material that is relentless in it’s bombardment of the senses.
There are a few firearm fails which are pretty standard from this author. For instance, the “line of bullet holes of which the frequency of the holes suggests they were spray from an automatic weapon.” So you can now tell that bullet holes in a car are from an automatic weapon versus a semi-auto or single shot? In another scene, “Blackhair” (a 7-1 evilly gang member) fires his AK-47 hitting their Dodge auto wrecker, which seems to now deflect bullets rather than absorb holes like most sheet metal. What is not consistent is the use of the AK-47. Why would everyone have one when the importation of a fully automatic weapon has been illegal for decades? Conversions (as the most likely culprit) are never discussed. Oh, and in case you missed it, 7-1 signifies seven rape victim.....er, women to one humongous.
So they run into a group of Amish, are taken in, and wouldn’t you know? Fukin’ Cyndi grew up around the Amish and through her Father, adopted the Amish way of life, thereby enhancing her prepping skills. Fug me with a hammer. So when all hope is lost, Nathan rises from the ashes like the proverbial Phoenix to save a little street urchin/pedo victim/junkie daughter/gang mistress from NY (who now talks with a southern accent) while finding redemption in the form of a dead elk which are not found anywhere near the Midwest or Detroit for that matter. They are definitely not referred to as 16 pointers. That is a Midwest idiom.
So as I beat my head against a table, I wonder if there is some momma bear in the woods somewhere looking after her little wheezy’s while canning catfish and getting spanked by a sonorous male drone with a rubber ball in his mouth.
You can read all of my reviews, here.
Publisher: Relay
ISBN: 9781726446136
Genre: Post Apoc
Rating: 1.9/5
Publisher’s Description: In the dawn of a new Ice Age, families everywhere are taking to the road to escape the frigid landscape—but you can’t outrun the cold. No one could have predicted the terrifying impact of human interference in the Arctic. Shifts in the Earth’s crust have led to catastrophe and now the North Pole is located in the mid-Atlantic, making much of the eastern United States an unlivable polar hellscape.
Review: This novel was so filled with tropes that the cup overfloweth with patterned passages in hopes of a movie deal. The movie preview might read like: “The stalwart wife who was raised under the tutelage of a prepper master is as tough as nails, can shoot better than an expert, is a naturally gifted tracker, is hotter than a popcorn fart and likes a good spanking. Nathan: the husband who is just too good for his own underpants, reticent to leave a life of established mediocrity for the big city, can’t help but help the stranded and dispossessed. When not being obstinate and over-reactive, he likes to tousle little wheezy’s hair. “ An asthmatic son rounds out this familial trio of asshats because insurmountable odds are just not enough. You gotta have wheezy there for false poignancy. Don’t forget the dog/human that barks and whines like Lassie during all the pivotal scenes.
This author and I would not get along in a post-apoc world. She would most likely shoot me on site (because I am a male and naturally want to rape everything) or accidentally shoot herself because she knows dick-all about firearms. It is strange how all her books follow this rapey gang/ Road Warrior trope and her ideas of realistic situations constantly collide with entertainment rhetoric. Her novels follow a pattern of canned “Made for Movie” material that is relentless in it’s bombardment of the senses.
There are a few firearm fails which are pretty standard from this author. For instance, the “line of bullet holes of which the frequency of the holes suggests they were spray from an automatic weapon.” So you can now tell that bullet holes in a car are from an automatic weapon versus a semi-auto or single shot? In another scene, “Blackhair” (a 7-1 evilly gang member) fires his AK-47 hitting their Dodge auto wrecker, which seems to now deflect bullets rather than absorb holes like most sheet metal. What is not consistent is the use of the AK-47. Why would everyone have one when the importation of a fully automatic weapon has been illegal for decades? Conversions (as the most likely culprit) are never discussed. Oh, and in case you missed it, 7-1 signifies seven rape victim.....er, women to one humongous.
So they run into a group of Amish, are taken in, and wouldn’t you know? Fukin’ Cyndi grew up around the Amish and through her Father, adopted the Amish way of life, thereby enhancing her prepping skills. Fug me with a hammer. So when all hope is lost, Nathan rises from the ashes like the proverbial Phoenix to save a little street urchin/pedo victim/junkie daughter/gang mistress from NY (who now talks with a southern accent) while finding redemption in the form of a dead elk which are not found anywhere near the Midwest or Detroit for that matter. They are definitely not referred to as 16 pointers. That is a Midwest idiom.
So as I beat my head against a table, I wonder if there is some momma bear in the woods somewhere looking after her little wheezy’s while canning catfish and getting spanked by a sonorous male drone with a rubber ball in his mouth.
You can read all of my reviews, here.
October 23, 2018
I REALLY wanted to love FREEZING POINT and I started off enjoying it, but there were a few things that threw the story off or me.
What I liked:
- I really enjoyed the concept of the book. The world going through an ice age type weather event could happen someday and it was easy to understand.
- There was a lot of action. There was a fight/danger at every turn.
What I didn't like:
- Nathan was way too trusting and naive. It seemed like every turn brought bad decisions on his part that put his family in more danger.
- I really despised the fact that practically every male the group came in contact with wanted to use the wife as a broodmare. This theme wasn't the only repetitive thing that happened in FREEZING POINT.
- A majority of the characters annoyed me in one way or another.
I most likely won't read more, but I didn't totally hate reading FREEZING POINT.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
What I liked:
- I really enjoyed the concept of the book. The world going through an ice age type weather event could happen someday and it was easy to understand.
- There was a lot of action. There was a fight/danger at every turn.
What I didn't like:
- Nathan was way too trusting and naive. It seemed like every turn brought bad decisions on his part that put his family in more danger.
- I really despised the fact that practically every male the group came in contact with wanted to use the wife as a broodmare. This theme wasn't the only repetitive thing that happened in FREEZING POINT.
- A majority of the characters annoyed me in one way or another.
I most likely won't read more, but I didn't totally hate reading FREEZING POINT.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 27, 2018
I was ready for a dystopian or post apocalyptic read but wanted a more specific apocalyptic event.
The cover fits the descriptions in the book of the surroundings that are being travelled through very well. I'd say the three figures on the cover are Nathan, Cyndi & Tony, making the cover potentially be a scene from within the book. This cover would make me want to pick it up from a book store shelf to learn more about it.
The genres I have since listed for this book are General Fiction, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, which I agree with. I guess some would say some of the "violent" content should mean this should be categorised as an 18+ book, however in my opinion older teens/mature teens have probably seen more violence on TV then there is in the book. In this book the "event" is a climatic change and everywhere is in a perpetual winter. I would add post apocalyptic, and possibly climate change to the genres list.
A drastic change in climate means that Nathan, Cyndi and the other characters in this book are living or rather trying to live and survive in a no end in sight harsh winter. This has meant many people in Glen Falls have already left to travel elsewhere hoping for a better climate or a new safer society rather than being open to the harsh elements and the violent gangs. Of course plenty of looting and rioting go on and the local, smaller, Police Stations and Hospitals are being closed down. People are abandoning homes and businesses that have been in their families for generations.
I already loved the first characters of Nathan, Cyndi & Tony within the first 12% of the book! I like how even faced with a survival of the fittest scenario Nathan still upholds his morals. Will those very black or white morals end up hurting him and/or family? Or will he have to accept that shades of grey exist and he has to put himself and his families welfare and lives.
I totally understand how he wants to stay put in the place he has always lived and worked, a home and business that has been handed down through the generations of his family. The fact Cyndi is so good at prepping has probably allowed them to live a fairly comfortable life and stay put much longer than they maybe should have. I love the conversation where Nathan and Cyndi are talking about being prepared and Cyndi's prepping skills. Cyndi says "It's what prepping is all about. Think the unthinkable, and then plan for it"
It is a really difficult decision to make, both staying put and leaving have lists of pros and cons. Two of the main questions they have to ask themselves are, How isolated do you allow yourself to become in a world affected by climate change? Even with prepper knowledge and a decent amount of supplies when is the right time to leave?
A change for the worse regarding the health of his son Tony and the almost certain need his wife Cyndi will no doubt need have him reconsidering leaving though he is still procrastinating about the best idea of where to go and how to get there. Then a run in with a gang on Ski-Doo's and an attack on his home whilst he is out give him the finally push and convince Nathan they have to leave as soon as possible. Nathan & Cyndi with the help of their son Tony and Nathans workmate Freeson and the newbie to the group Syd.
Once the decision has been made to leave, the "how" is the next issue. As Tony is badly affected by the cold the family need to be mindful of his health issues and restrictions. Firstly they dig the quite elderly Airstream out of the snow and check it over. The idea being to hitch it up to the large wrecker that Nathan uses for work and because it is used to these harsh weather conditions.
I liked the character of Syd when Nathan first met her, when he couldn't tell if it was a male or female attempting to hitch a ride from him. I thought the way Syd's Malamute dog had to have a sniff around Nathan to see if he felt Nathan was trustworthy and honest enough to give them a ride. Saber, the malamute instantly licks Nathan's face meaning Syd first accepts a lift and then later agrees to go home with Nathan to his family.
I found the relationship between Nathan and Freeson amusing, one minute they could be arguing or strongly disagreeing yet they can instantly work together like being part of one machine when the need arises such as defending their travelling family group. These characters may start out as travelling companions but soon become more like an extended family.
There are two other characters that are featured twice in this book that I totally fell in love with, and yes, they even made me become misty eyed and shed a tear or two. They are a couple of older characters Marty and Betty who have been married years and are totally committed to each other until the end of whatever they may have to face. I adored how Betty was determined to stand fast and be at the side of her man Marty. The patience Betty has with Marty was truly amazing, the way she had accepted how things would likely end for herself and Marty.
There's certainly a lot going on in the book, we just get to know Nathan, Cyndi, Tony and Freeson, then Syd is added to the party. When they come across a limo parked haphazardly in the road. Syds instinct is to leave it and get by it as quickly as possibly. However Nathan still has the morals and manners that he insists on checking the vehicle. Then Lucy is added to the mix and makes a rather unlikely pairing with Freeson. Much later there is another addition, this time two 19 year olds who are into technology and have the equipment to access maps and communication. Everyone travelling within the group seem to bring their own skill set with them that is needed at some point during the journey to Detroit. Though Nathan's initial gut reaction was to stay put in Glenn Falls, then when the group are offered a place within an Amish community, he continues to make sure he gets his family to Detroit. The reason he has faith that Detroit is the "eden" they are looking for is the sparse communication he manages to have with his old friend Stryker. Once again Nathan ignores his gut when doubts Detroit is a "perfect" as Stryker is saying and showing it is. Theres only one way to find out and that is to go there. If its not suitable then they will have to travel further. It is important to Nathan that his son Tony and his wife Cyndi have access to a hospital should they need it.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing this book were it is well written, has great characters, and a very believable realistic plot.
To sum up this is the second book I have read by this author and I have thoroughly enjoyed both. The first book by Grace Hamilton that I have read and reviewed was Dark Retreat, book one of the EMP Lodge Series. I have also bought some more of the EMP Lodge Series, as well as purchasing Dead Lines: EMP Prepper Thriller which is book one of her 911 Series. So I guess this means I will be adding Grace Hamilton to my list of great authors that I wish to read more of. I will certainly be adding book two of the After the Shift series to my must read list.
The cover fits the descriptions in the book of the surroundings that are being travelled through very well. I'd say the three figures on the cover are Nathan, Cyndi & Tony, making the cover potentially be a scene from within the book. This cover would make me want to pick it up from a book store shelf to learn more about it.
The genres I have since listed for this book are General Fiction, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, which I agree with. I guess some would say some of the "violent" content should mean this should be categorised as an 18+ book, however in my opinion older teens/mature teens have probably seen more violence on TV then there is in the book. In this book the "event" is a climatic change and everywhere is in a perpetual winter. I would add post apocalyptic, and possibly climate change to the genres list.
A drastic change in climate means that Nathan, Cyndi and the other characters in this book are living or rather trying to live and survive in a no end in sight harsh winter. This has meant many people in Glen Falls have already left to travel elsewhere hoping for a better climate or a new safer society rather than being open to the harsh elements and the violent gangs. Of course plenty of looting and rioting go on and the local, smaller, Police Stations and Hospitals are being closed down. People are abandoning homes and businesses that have been in their families for generations.
I already loved the first characters of Nathan, Cyndi & Tony within the first 12% of the book! I like how even faced with a survival of the fittest scenario Nathan still upholds his morals. Will those very black or white morals end up hurting him and/or family? Or will he have to accept that shades of grey exist and he has to put himself and his families welfare and lives.
I totally understand how he wants to stay put in the place he has always lived and worked, a home and business that has been handed down through the generations of his family. The fact Cyndi is so good at prepping has probably allowed them to live a fairly comfortable life and stay put much longer than they maybe should have. I love the conversation where Nathan and Cyndi are talking about being prepared and Cyndi's prepping skills. Cyndi says "It's what prepping is all about. Think the unthinkable, and then plan for it"
It is a really difficult decision to make, both staying put and leaving have lists of pros and cons. Two of the main questions they have to ask themselves are, How isolated do you allow yourself to become in a world affected by climate change? Even with prepper knowledge and a decent amount of supplies when is the right time to leave?
A change for the worse regarding the health of his son Tony and the almost certain need his wife Cyndi will no doubt need have him reconsidering leaving though he is still procrastinating about the best idea of where to go and how to get there. Then a run in with a gang on Ski-Doo's and an attack on his home whilst he is out give him the finally push and convince Nathan they have to leave as soon as possible. Nathan & Cyndi with the help of their son Tony and Nathans workmate Freeson and the newbie to the group Syd.
Once the decision has been made to leave, the "how" is the next issue. As Tony is badly affected by the cold the family need to be mindful of his health issues and restrictions. Firstly they dig the quite elderly Airstream out of the snow and check it over. The idea being to hitch it up to the large wrecker that Nathan uses for work and because it is used to these harsh weather conditions.
I liked the character of Syd when Nathan first met her, when he couldn't tell if it was a male or female attempting to hitch a ride from him. I thought the way Syd's Malamute dog had to have a sniff around Nathan to see if he felt Nathan was trustworthy and honest enough to give them a ride. Saber, the malamute instantly licks Nathan's face meaning Syd first accepts a lift and then later agrees to go home with Nathan to his family.
I found the relationship between Nathan and Freeson amusing, one minute they could be arguing or strongly disagreeing yet they can instantly work together like being part of one machine when the need arises such as defending their travelling family group. These characters may start out as travelling companions but soon become more like an extended family.
There are two other characters that are featured twice in this book that I totally fell in love with, and yes, they even made me become misty eyed and shed a tear or two. They are a couple of older characters Marty and Betty who have been married years and are totally committed to each other until the end of whatever they may have to face. I adored how Betty was determined to stand fast and be at the side of her man Marty. The patience Betty has with Marty was truly amazing, the way she had accepted how things would likely end for herself and Marty.
There's certainly a lot going on in the book, we just get to know Nathan, Cyndi, Tony and Freeson, then Syd is added to the party. When they come across a limo parked haphazardly in the road. Syds instinct is to leave it and get by it as quickly as possibly. However Nathan still has the morals and manners that he insists on checking the vehicle. Then Lucy is added to the mix and makes a rather unlikely pairing with Freeson. Much later there is another addition, this time two 19 year olds who are into technology and have the equipment to access maps and communication. Everyone travelling within the group seem to bring their own skill set with them that is needed at some point during the journey to Detroit. Though Nathan's initial gut reaction was to stay put in Glenn Falls, then when the group are offered a place within an Amish community, he continues to make sure he gets his family to Detroit. The reason he has faith that Detroit is the "eden" they are looking for is the sparse communication he manages to have with his old friend Stryker. Once again Nathan ignores his gut when doubts Detroit is a "perfect" as Stryker is saying and showing it is. Theres only one way to find out and that is to go there. If its not suitable then they will have to travel further. It is important to Nathan that his son Tony and his wife Cyndi have access to a hospital should they need it.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing this book were it is well written, has great characters, and a very believable realistic plot.
To sum up this is the second book I have read by this author and I have thoroughly enjoyed both. The first book by Grace Hamilton that I have read and reviewed was Dark Retreat, book one of the EMP Lodge Series. I have also bought some more of the EMP Lodge Series, as well as purchasing Dead Lines: EMP Prepper Thriller which is book one of her 911 Series. So I guess this means I will be adding Grace Hamilton to my list of great authors that I wish to read more of. I will certainly be adding book two of the After the Shift series to my must read list.
September 14, 2018
Freezing Point
After the Shift Book 1
Grace Hamilton
I love this type of post apocalyptic book. This time a freeze has come over the states. A young family has to head to Detroit and the promised land where things are still good. They are course run into situations both good and bad along the way. That's the fun. There were some great twists and turns to make everything interesting. A good read.
After the Shift Book 1
Grace Hamilton
I love this type of post apocalyptic book. This time a freeze has come over the states. A young family has to head to Detroit and the promised land where things are still good. They are course run into situations both good and bad along the way. That's the fun. There were some great twists and turns to make everything interesting. A good read.
May 17, 2019
2,5/5. A survival story in a post-apocalyptic world. At least no zombie so that's «original». It is well written enough, nothing extraordinary in term of style, very practical and a bit dry, but for this kind of story is achieve its purpose. My problem was that the character were just blank. I felt nothing for them and really couldn't care less what happen to them. I also have some concern about how the story/plot evolve. The beginning talk about the truck and how they need to free it from the snow, then repair, they even talk about how they are 500 km late on there oil change, seriously, who cares!! The book often focus on element like that, that was just an example, that are not that important in a post-apocalyptic world. I get the importance of keeping your car in good shape, but focusing on that that much... There is also some nonsense. We mentioned that half the world is mostly frozen, even the ocean frost thick, but at the same time the temperature doesn't seem that cold from what the characters do... Anyway, I don,t want to get all the bad stuff out, the book isn't completely failed, it is a slightly low average surviving story, but the hardcore fan of the genre might enjoy it. I just think that it has a lot of them out there, and that this one just didn't bring something new to the table!
October 20, 2018
Review of FREEZING POINT by Grace Hamilton
(After the Shift Book 1)
I've read post-apocalyptic books about nuclear winter, EMP's, pandemics, dystopias, global warming. I think this is the first time I've read one with this particular premise:
an inexplicable shift of the North Pole, plus volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, has caused seemingly unending winter througout the Eastern U.S., Africa, and the UK.
Seems like a nice change of pace from melting Antarctica and terrible hurricanes and unbearably hot summers, doesn't it?
I suppose not if you're living it inescapably, as our characters do, residing in Upstate New York State and trying to figure out how to move west, to Detroit, where it might be warmer, possibly, and supposedly, the municipality has planned for survival and improvement.
This is also the first novel I've read by Grace Hamilton, who is a prolific author of the Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Genres. She writes well, and includes a lot of descriptive settings presented in very imaginative ways. Her characters are also rather deeply delineated, so it doesn't take long for a reader to decide with whom our empathy lies and whom to cheer on. I'm off to read the second in the series now, KILLING FROST.
Winter rules!
(in this series, literally!)
(After the Shift Book 1)
I've read post-apocalyptic books about nuclear winter, EMP's, pandemics, dystopias, global warming. I think this is the first time I've read one with this particular premise:
an inexplicable shift of the North Pole, plus volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, has caused seemingly unending winter througout the Eastern U.S., Africa, and the UK.
Seems like a nice change of pace from melting Antarctica and terrible hurricanes and unbearably hot summers, doesn't it?
I suppose not if you're living it inescapably, as our characters do, residing in Upstate New York State and trying to figure out how to move west, to Detroit, where it might be warmer, possibly, and supposedly, the municipality has planned for survival and improvement.
This is also the first novel I've read by Grace Hamilton, who is a prolific author of the Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Genres. She writes well, and includes a lot of descriptive settings presented in very imaginative ways. Her characters are also rather deeply delineated, so it doesn't take long for a reader to decide with whom our empathy lies and whom to cheer on. I'm off to read the second in the series now, KILLING FROST.
Winter rules!
(in this series, literally!)
January 19, 2019
3.5 stars for this ice age apocalyptic story. Lots of action & human drama. Looking forward to the next one.
September 12, 2018
I loved Freezing Point! Great action and edge of your seat story. I just couldn't read this book fast enough. Each chapter was better than the last. The Tolley family had to endure so much along with their friend Freeson and the people they meet along the way. I can't wait to read book 2 because the ending was crazy good.
I give Freezing Point 5 stars for its edge of your seat read.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
I give Freezing Point 5 stars for its edge of your seat read.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
September 4, 2018
I received this book as an ARC so there are spoilers here! Excellent book! Also, very true to how I believe how the majority of people placed in this situation would truly behave. Many would bury their head in the sand not wanting to leave the safety and familiarity of their homes and towns/cities. Then they are at the mercy of the weather, the road and opportunists that roam the road. I love the characters, they are well developed and you can probably see people you know as each one! A winter that doesn't end has got to be the greatest fear for people who live in the North and what about the wildlife - hibernating animals would never receive the signal to waken, there would be no rutting season etc.
You'll enjoy reading this one! I hope book two will be out soon too.
You'll enjoy reading this one! I hope book two will be out soon too.
September 26, 2018
Had room for improvement.
I like the storyline. The repetition is overwhelming. We are told over and over again how tired, hungry, beaten down, and scared the group is in paragraph after paragraph. Believe me when I say we get it! There's no way a person could not be all those things in a catastrophic situation. Nathan is weak, and that's not good starting out when your life as well as those you love are on the line, but thankfully he finds his manhood along the way. I am interested in the next book, but I hope it's a little better than this one.
I like the storyline. The repetition is overwhelming. We are told over and over again how tired, hungry, beaten down, and scared the group is in paragraph after paragraph. Believe me when I say we get it! There's no way a person could not be all those things in a catastrophic situation. Nathan is weak, and that's not good starting out when your life as well as those you love are on the line, but thankfully he finds his manhood along the way. I am interested in the next book, but I hope it's a little better than this one.
September 22, 2018
I read a fair number of post-apocalyptic books where the world has undergone a catastrophe from plague, zombies, virus, economic collapse and so on. This book falls in the less common catagory of massive climate change. I found this quite refreshing though I think at times the author may have regretted making the permanent winter quite so permanent.
The poles have shifted resulting in volcanoes errupting and a permanent winter. There is dust in the atmosphere meaning little sunshine and there is permafrost. Snow falls and storms are commonplace. Nathan, his wife Cindi and son Tony feel the time has come to leave their home and travel to Detroit. They take their friend Freeson and on the way gather a collection of characters - Syd a teenage girl, Lucy a wealthy woman and Dave & Donie who are tech geeks. They also have to avoid a gang on snow mobiles.
The author has not made this a total apocalpse. There seems to be some sort of government, a bit of internet, some electricity and general services such as water. This is not a total collapse as in many post-apocalyptic books. I found this quite interesting and thoroughly believable. Communities are still functioning and have outside cnnections but there are still plenty of lawless bandits. The technology did flit in and out at convenient plot moments but thankfully this was not a plot device that was overdone.
I struggled slightly with the vehicles the group were travelling in. This is an American book and I could not envisage the vehicles that were discussed. I could not imagine how big they were and how squashed the inhabitants were. With hindsight I wished I had done my research as soon as these were mentioned as they play an important role in the journey. I think I would have been better placed to imagine the reality of these vehicles in a snowstorm or driving through buildings if I had any idea what they were like.
This is quite a good book of this genre. I did feel that I would have liked some better character development but I note that this is the first in a series so suspect that this will develop in later books. This is obviously the first book of a series. It sets the scene and introduces the characters. I found it easy to read and interesting. There was enough action to keep the plot moving along and me interested. I would certainly be happy to read the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley.
The poles have shifted resulting in volcanoes errupting and a permanent winter. There is dust in the atmosphere meaning little sunshine and there is permafrost. Snow falls and storms are commonplace. Nathan, his wife Cindi and son Tony feel the time has come to leave their home and travel to Detroit. They take their friend Freeson and on the way gather a collection of characters - Syd a teenage girl, Lucy a wealthy woman and Dave & Donie who are tech geeks. They also have to avoid a gang on snow mobiles.
The author has not made this a total apocalpse. There seems to be some sort of government, a bit of internet, some electricity and general services such as water. This is not a total collapse as in many post-apocalyptic books. I found this quite interesting and thoroughly believable. Communities are still functioning and have outside cnnections but there are still plenty of lawless bandits. The technology did flit in and out at convenient plot moments but thankfully this was not a plot device that was overdone.
I struggled slightly with the vehicles the group were travelling in. This is an American book and I could not envisage the vehicles that were discussed. I could not imagine how big they were and how squashed the inhabitants were. With hindsight I wished I had done my research as soon as these were mentioned as they play an important role in the journey. I think I would have been better placed to imagine the reality of these vehicles in a snowstorm or driving through buildings if I had any idea what they were like.
This is quite a good book of this genre. I did feel that I would have liked some better character development but I note that this is the first in a series so suspect that this will develop in later books. This is obviously the first book of a series. It sets the scene and introduces the characters. I found it easy to read and interesting. There was enough action to keep the plot moving along and me interested. I would certainly be happy to read the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley.
January 17, 2019
The seasons of Big Winter
Nathan Tolley and his wife, Cyndi live with their son in Glen Falls, New York. Nathan is a mechanic and tow truck driver like his father before him.
The world hasn't been the same since the Earth's crust shifted eight years ago and now the North pole is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, throwing a good portion of Canada, the U.S. and Europe into perpetual winter, so bad it might even be an extinction event.
The weather and raiders cause Nathan, his pregnant wife, son and a family friend heading away from Glen Falls towards DETROIT! Yep, that Detroit. A friend of Nathan's told him that Detroit was prepared for the constant winter and after much encouragement from his wife, the group heads to Detroit. Along the way they pick up a motley crew of survivors that travels with them.
First of all, I couldn't stand Nathan's character. His wife is a strong character but he is an indecisive, gutless wonder. Yes, he did start to grow a backbone as the story progressed but still wasn't a favorite of mine.
I liked many of the side characters and the descriptions of the cold and frozen countryside had me putting on a sweatshirt. Brrr...
The book WAS good enough that I am now off to read the second book in the series KILLING FROST.
Nathan Tolley and his wife, Cyndi live with their son in Glen Falls, New York. Nathan is a mechanic and tow truck driver like his father before him.
The world hasn't been the same since the Earth's crust shifted eight years ago and now the North pole is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, throwing a good portion of Canada, the U.S. and Europe into perpetual winter, so bad it might even be an extinction event.
The weather and raiders cause Nathan, his pregnant wife, son and a family friend heading away from Glen Falls towards DETROIT! Yep, that Detroit. A friend of Nathan's told him that Detroit was prepared for the constant winter and after much encouragement from his wife, the group heads to Detroit. Along the way they pick up a motley crew of survivors that travels with them.
First of all, I couldn't stand Nathan's character. His wife is a strong character but he is an indecisive, gutless wonder. Yes, he did start to grow a backbone as the story progressed but still wasn't a favorite of mine.
I liked many of the side characters and the descriptions of the cold and frozen countryside had me putting on a sweatshirt. Brrr...
The book WAS good enough that I am now off to read the second book in the series KILLING FROST.
May 28, 2019
I wanted to love this, I really did, but I really had to force myself to even finish it because I didn't care for any of the characters, I felt like the story was way too repetitive and there wasn't really anything to root for. It took me weeks to finish and I couldn't really tell you everything that happened. I won't be continuing on with the series.
The narrator was ok. He read clearly but I found myself not knowing who was talking some times as his tones were similar for most of them.
I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
The narrator was ok. He read clearly but I found myself not knowing who was talking some times as his tones were similar for most of them.
I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
September 23, 2018
Freezing Point takes post-apocalyptic in a different direction than the normal zombies and virusus. In this story, the Earth undergoes a massive climate change. The poles have shifed resulting in a permanent winter.
Our main character Nathan, his wife Cindi and son Tony hear that Detroit is a safe place to live, and make the decision to leave their home to travel there. The characters are immediately relatable, and as a reader I could put myself in their shoes and feel their emotions.
The world building is really awesome. Instead of a total collapse, Grace Hamilton has added in some government, electricity, etc. Communities are still able to function, there are lawless crazies on the outside. It’s always interesting to look at how people would react in a situation like this.
I really enjoyed this novel. I enjoyed the characters, and I loved the world building. This is the first book in a series and I’m really interested in seeing where this goes.
*I received a copy of this book as part of a blog tour. All opinions are my own.*
Our main character Nathan, his wife Cindi and son Tony hear that Detroit is a safe place to live, and make the decision to leave their home to travel there. The characters are immediately relatable, and as a reader I could put myself in their shoes and feel their emotions.
The world building is really awesome. Instead of a total collapse, Grace Hamilton has added in some government, electricity, etc. Communities are still able to function, there are lawless crazies on the outside. It’s always interesting to look at how people would react in a situation like this.
I really enjoyed this novel. I enjoyed the characters, and I loved the world building. This is the first book in a series and I’m really interested in seeing where this goes.
*I received a copy of this book as part of a blog tour. All opinions are my own.*
October 2, 2018
This was one of those books I sat discussing with my husband as I was reading...Could this work? What would we do in this situation? That situation?
Freezing Point is a compelling that twists here and there, a mishmash of characters that don't really belong together but fit just right.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series...because the ending is a little bit of a cliffhanger - their ride is definitely not over ;)
Freezing Point is a compelling that twists here and there, a mishmash of characters that don't really belong together but fit just right.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series...because the ending is a little bit of a cliffhanger - their ride is definitely not over ;)
February 12, 2019
Although I don't like snow and I don't like the cold in real life I love reading about it :-)
So this is another natural disaster story, this time it's endless (?) winter and a group of people trying to get from A to B fighting freezing temperaturs, snow and of course some bad guys. All in all not a bad story albeit sometimes a bit farfetched. It kept me interested enough to start the second book right away.
So this is another natural disaster story, this time it's endless (?) winter and a group of people trying to get from A to B fighting freezing temperaturs, snow and of course some bad guys. All in all not a bad story albeit sometimes a bit farfetched. It kept me interested enough to start the second book right away.
September 14, 2018
A point?
I debated reading this book. Ms. Hamilton's books are entertaining BUT they are written where a liberal is the main character. This is an apocalypse situation. You may not like guns but you better be friendly with them. But I read the book. I can see where it is going.
Fav quote:
Paranoid Conspiracy Prepper
In the blurb for book 2......tell me what's wrong.
The woman, after telling one of the figures in the widow, the one with the semi-automatic,
I debated reading this book. Ms. Hamilton's books are entertaining BUT they are written where a liberal is the main character. This is an apocalypse situation. You may not like guns but you better be friendly with them. But I read the book. I can see where it is going.
Fav quote:
Paranoid Conspiracy Prepper
In the blurb for book 2......tell me what's wrong.
The woman, after telling one of the figures in the widow, the one with the semi-automatic,
January 16, 2019
Just eh.
After reading One Second After, I'm always on the lookout for good survival stories. This isn't it. Weak characters. Predictable storyline. Finished only out of habit. I do not plan to continue the series.
After reading One Second After, I'm always on the lookout for good survival stories. This isn't it. Weak characters. Predictable storyline. Finished only out of habit. I do not plan to continue the series.
November 22, 2018
Not a bad entry in the "Post-Apocalypse Journey" genre. Here, the apocalypse is Super-Winter in the northeast USA due to fast climate change and a shift in the polar axis. Not a lot of effort is made to explain the causes. Just as well. Saves a lot of pseudo-science and techno-babble that wouldn't convince many readers anyway. The story is about the survivors, their decisions, and their journey. This is not great literature, and there are some errors of fact and writing. But I found the story pretty compelling. Some of the characters and the action are a bit over the top, but that's kind of expected in this genre. I'm interested in how characters in this kind of story make their decisions. Trying to make plans in critical situations, with a lot of different considerations and little reliable information, is really challenging. Especially with health and injury problems. Whether to stay home or go, where to go, how to travel, balancing risks and rewards, are all interesting decisions. I can't really judge characters decisions too easily, as I'm not sure what I would do in such situations. I was able to connect with several of the characters, and that makes this a good read for me.
September 14, 2018
Wow!! This was a very intense read. I don't normally read this type of book but decided to give his one a shot. After the climate change and most of the U.S. is covered in snow and ice making it the new North Pole, Nathan must decide whether to stay home with his newly pregnant wife and ten year old son or move on. The choice is made for them when scavengers attack and it is no longer safe. They meet people along their journey, some good some bad. Heading to Detroit to safety is a long hard travel. Then end have me a shock because I was not expecting it. I really did like this book. I liked the 'what if this really did happen scenario. It makes you think how you would react in that situation. Read it. It's a great book. Can't wait for the second book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 6, 2019
In an interesting, even unique plot twist, the east coast of the United States now resembles Alaska. Whether from global warming or the stars changing positions, the jet stream has moved, and the North Pole has moved to the mid-Atlantic. The Tolley family is trapped in the polar wilderness called New York. People are fleeing south to a hopefully warmer climate. They have also heard of an oasis in Detroit, where hydroponics supply food and it is somewhat warmer; perhaps due to the Great Lakes effect. This first volume of the series chronicles the Trolley’s as they traverse the barren landscape, surviving the bitter cold, blizzards, gangs, food and fuel shortages. Three.point.five for a solid start. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
September 15, 2018
The wold has been thrown into another ice age due to Volcanic eruptions but some parts of the world have faired better than most and as gangs start killing to take what they want ,people are forced to make life saving decisions.
This is the story of Nathan, his wife Cindy, and their young son. When Cindy finds out she is pregnant with their 2nd child and the hospital in their town is closed down this means that the nearest one is over 50 miles away, and then their home is attacked Nathan and Cindy decide to make the move. But this is not going to be an easy move they face many problems on their way before they are able to make it across the US to Detroit, where Nathan's friend lives.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a complimentary copy.
This is the story of Nathan, his wife Cindy, and their young son. When Cindy finds out she is pregnant with their 2nd child and the hospital in their town is closed down this means that the nearest one is over 50 miles away, and then their home is attacked Nathan and Cindy decide to make the move. But this is not going to be an easy move they face many problems on their way before they are able to make it across the US to Detroit, where Nathan's friend lives.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a complimentary copy.
October 4, 2018
Interesting end of the world tale with some good characters. A never ending winter sounds horrific and this was well written in portraying that. Nathan is a good guy and does come into his own as the story goes along but Cyndi is awesome out of the box. Freeson and Nathan’s friendship and joking added a bit of humor. Tony and his health conditions upped the drama. They set out to their new destination and gather an interesting gang along the way. The descriptions of the setting and and struggle felt so real. These type of stories always fascinate me and this one didn’t disappoint! I will go continue with the series
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Relay Publishing for a copy in exchange for a review.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Relay Publishing for a copy in exchange for a review.
August 11, 2019
I would like to thank Relay Publishing and CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform and Netgalley for this partnership.
I loved the cover of this book, it shows three people walking on the ice and heading to a city.
We find Nathan, his pregnant wife Cindy and their asthmatic son going to a better place where the cold won't kill them. When a friend of Nathan's tells them that Detroit is a paradise there, they do not hesitate to go there despite the thugs they may find on their way.
I loved this first book, a moving, captivating story filled with suspense and twists and turns and engaging characters.
The author shows us here what could very well happen in the coming years with global warming. Can't wait for this series to be released in complete boxset.
I loved the cover of this book, it shows three people walking on the ice and heading to a city.
We find Nathan, his pregnant wife Cindy and their asthmatic son going to a better place where the cold won't kill them. When a friend of Nathan's tells them that Detroit is a paradise there, they do not hesitate to go there despite the thugs they may find on their way.
I loved this first book, a moving, captivating story filled with suspense and twists and turns and engaging characters.
The author shows us here what could very well happen in the coming years with global warming. Can't wait for this series to be released in complete boxset.
January 10, 2025
I loved buddy reading this with a friend.
The story had so much potential, but it just felt like it never reached it. Anytime something exciting started to happen, it just immediately was resolved or fizzled out.
The overuse of "Daddy" by Nathan was extremely annoying. I also wanted more atmospheric plot/ story - this was very character driven. I love character driven stories, but they have to be the right genre, where I don't need a lot of plot or other substance (romance or maybe thrillers). I also wasn't a fan of the characters here, which probably made me feel even a little more disconnected.
I needed more of the world building or things happening or something.
I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I don't think I'll be continuing the series just yet.
The story had so much potential, but it just felt like it never reached it. Anytime something exciting started to happen, it just immediately was resolved or fizzled out.
The overuse of "Daddy" by Nathan was extremely annoying. I also wanted more atmospheric plot/ story - this was very character driven. I love character driven stories, but they have to be the right genre, where I don't need a lot of plot or other substance (romance or maybe thrillers). I also wasn't a fan of the characters here, which probably made me feel even a little more disconnected.
I needed more of the world building or things happening or something.
I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I don't think I'll be continuing the series just yet.
September 17, 2018
Freezing point by Grace Hamilton.
Nathan Tolley is a talented mechanic who has watched his business dry up due to gas shortages following the drastic tectonic shifts. His wife, Cyndi, has diligently prepped food and supplies, but it’s not enough to get them through a never-ending winter. With an asthmatic young son and a new baby on the way, they’ll have to find a safe place they can call home or risk freezing to death in this harsh new world.
This was a good read. I liked the story and the characters. 4*.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Nathan Tolley is a talented mechanic who has watched his business dry up due to gas shortages following the drastic tectonic shifts. His wife, Cyndi, has diligently prepped food and supplies, but it’s not enough to get them through a never-ending winter. With an asthmatic young son and a new baby on the way, they’ll have to find a safe place they can call home or risk freezing to death in this harsh new world.
This was a good read. I liked the story and the characters. 4*.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 23, 2018
Love the premise!
Grace Hamilton has a style all her own and it works very well. I have yet to see anyone else come up with this scenario for TEOTWAWKI and it's a great one. Without spilling too much, the earth slipping it's axis would definitely qualify as TSHF. I love that she doesn't get caught up in the blueprint analysis of the latest and greatest tank, air plane, pea shooter, just fill in the blank, like so many male authors do. I can't wait for book 2. I'm hoping this will end up a series rather than a trilogy; there's a lot of room left here for a lot more story.
Grace Hamilton has a style all her own and it works very well. I have yet to see anyone else come up with this scenario for TEOTWAWKI and it's a great one. Without spilling too much, the earth slipping it's axis would definitely qualify as TSHF. I love that she doesn't get caught up in the blueprint analysis of the latest and greatest tank, air plane, pea shooter, just fill in the blank, like so many male authors do. I can't wait for book 2. I'm hoping this will end up a series rather than a trilogy; there's a lot of room left here for a lot more story.
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