Savage Winds: A Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian Adventure

by Alexa Dare

A dangerous conspiracy unfolds...
In Author Alexa Dare’s whirlwind start of The Children of the Elements series, a clumsy teenage techno-geek struggles to protect kidnapped children from a covert government organization responsible for creating their psychic powers to control the five elements.

A mighty wind…
Seventeen-year-old Brody Thackett’s conspiracy theorist brother ensnares him in a real life children-as-weapons plot, while a determined scientist grooms happy-go-lucky, seven-year-old Darcy Lynn Carpenter to use the wind as a deadly weapon.

Out of control...
Despite the firm hand of Scientist Nora Hicks, Brody struggles to rescue the kids and escape, while Darcy Lynn fights to gain control of the surging power of the savage winds.

If you like Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Adventure with technological twists, unique settings, and vivid, complex characters, you'll enjoy this fast-paced survival dystopian perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Hunger Games .

Books in the Children of the Elements
Savage Winds
Dire Rumblings
Raging Inferno
Unrelenting Tide
Merciless Void

The Children of the Elements series falls into the following
- Survival Stories
- Science & Technology
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Psychic Series
- Horror
- Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
- Apocalyptic Thriller
- Action & Adventure

*Rated PG-13 for non-graphic violence and mild language.*

★★★★★ "Riveting! Couldn't put this book down! Fast paced and action packed, with complex plot twists and an abundance of characters and unexpected scenarios. Can't wait to see what happens next!" - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★ "It is intriguing, suspenseful, surprising, enjoyable and so much more." - Amazon Reviewer

296 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2018

About the author

Author Alexa Dare, with the oversight of the Jellicle Three (Jasmine, Lightning, and Stormy of feline persuasion), writes time travel and paranormal romance the way she likes to read them: sensual, adventurous, memorable. Along with spending time with her happily-ever-after alpha outdoorsman, Alexa cozies up at home—when not devoting her time to writing and bringing sexy romances to readers—with movies, popcorn, and triple chocolate cupcakes, not necessarily in that order.

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting book. It started a little slow but didn't take long to pick up. It is suspenseful and keeps you guessing as to what these people were gonna do next. The children have some really neat skills. However, I felt sad for these children and their predicament. I am interested to see what else Vincent can do since his part was kind of understated in this book. I really enjoyed this story and I am definitely curious about what book 2 has in store for readers.

[Mary Brannian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Savage Winds

Darci Lynn was a happy go lucky seven year old, being cared for by her Mawmaw and Pawpaw. She loved to play outside, under her favorite apple tree. She didn't have any friends, but that was OK, because the wind would play with Darci Lynn whenever she wanted. But Darci didn't understand why she couldn't play with the wind whenever she wanted; but she soon found out when the bad men came, and took her away from her Pawpaw and Mawmaw....

A secret government installation, buried in the mountains of Tennessee; a secret city hidden from view... Where unimaginable and horrific experiments are being conducted on children... Children with the power of the elements. Stripped from their homes and their families, they battle to escape.... But will they?

Riveting! Couldn't put this book down! Fast paced and action packed, with complex plot twists and an abundance of characters and unexpected scenarios. Can't wait to see what happens next!

[Andrea Stoeckel · Rating 5 out of 5]

“When nature, put into the hands of children that rule wind, earth, fire, water, and the void, refuses to be controlled, can mankind endure?”

Children are very accepting, some might say gullible. Their innocent play makes adults uncomfortable when elements are involved. 7 year old Darci Lynn’s been taken from her MawMaw and PawPaw and secreted away to a government facility where she, and 4 other kids are being manipulated as weapons. Their responses and attempts to “fight back” make this a real page turner and looking forward to the rest of the series. Original and highly recommended. 5/5

[disclaimer: I received this book from the author and chose to read and review it]

[Rosemary Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children with various powers over the elements, have been the results of some power cracy General, trying to use the abilities for weapons. Unfortunately, children are not easily manipulated, so the trails of the children's abilities result in the worst possible outcomes.
Interesting ideas and storyline.

[Sherry Westendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story that is part of a series about special kids with different abilities. And the problems they come across. It is intriguing, suspenseful, surprising, enjoyable and so much more. I was given a review copy and voluntarily review it.

[Lori Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

While very intriguing, this book sort of lost me by the end. Worth it nevertheless.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing story of a techno geek who is trying to protect the children from the government. An exciting story to keep you gripped until the end. Love this dystopian story.