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The Fall
Having barely escaped Chicago, Len and his new companion Harrison travel toward South Haven, Michigan. As gang violence - barely contained prior to the crash - spirals out of control, they must contend with dangerous foes and unrelenting natural hazards along their route. Meanwhile, Amy and James have just made it home to South Haven when they are attacked and Amy discovers just what she's capable of doing to protect her son.
When a CME that dwarfs the Carrington Event engulfs the world, Len - a businessman with next to zero survival training and experience - sets off to find his wife and child. Emerging out of the heart of Chicago, he will face dangers of all types and experience both the heights and depths of humanity. His survival depends solely on his ability to learn on the fly in this twisted new hellscape of a world.
From the #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus and author E.S. Richards comes a fresh new take on the EMP/CME story. With characters that are learning how to survive as they go - and finding some unlikely teachers along the way - they represent the true "everyday person" who isn't a hardcore prepper or survivalist, something unique and exciting in this genre.
Solar Crash is a 6-part series that will be published monthly.
When a CME that dwarfs the Carrington Event engulfs the world, Len - a businessman with next to zero survival training and experience - sets off to find his wife and child. Emerging out of the heart of Chicago, he will face dangers of all types and experience both the heights and depths of humanity. His survival depends solely on his ability to learn on the fly in this twisted new hellscape of a world.
From the #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus and author E.S. Richards comes a fresh new take on the EMP/CME story. With characters that are learning how to survive as they go - and finding some unlikely teachers along the way - they represent the true "everyday person" who isn't a hardcore prepper or survivalist, something unique and exciting in this genre.
Solar Crash is a 6-part series that will be published monthly.
173 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2019
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July 7, 2019
Len and Harrison are on the move out of Chicago - finally, and I wish I could say "Thank God for Harrison" as Len seems to have the IQ of an amoeba at times, but I can't, because the supposed smart-guy prepper allows Len to make more stupid decisions. If you're going to add a character with, supposed, insight, why isn't he allowed to use it - ever? I believe Len is dumbing Harrison down.
Dixon, in D.C., gets more page time, but all we hear is how "he's a soldier and has always wanted to be 'in service'" we are told this REPEATEDLY, as I'm assuming it's THAT important, or we're that stupid, perhaps? I have great respect for those who wear/wore the uniform, but I don't need to be told SO many times how devoted a character is. Though, in this book the author caught onto spell check and we have a "soldier" rather than the "solider" we saw (4x) in book 1.
Amy and James are on the move as well, to her friends home. On the way she, literally, walks him into a country club, and possible bad people, after taking him through a bunch of burned and electrocuted corpses on the beach, because it's the shortest route.
We meet a group from Australia who are filming underwater, when the cameras, cell phones, and all electronics on the ship die. But it takes these geniuses 11 days to figure out that it MIGHT be more than a malfunction, and no one is coming for them. Also, early in the story they're near the Ningaloo Reef, but later we're told they're 300 miles from shore.
A lot didn't add up in this one, but the action was interesting.
Dixon, in D.C., gets more page time, but all we hear is how "he's a soldier and has always wanted to be 'in service'" we are told this REPEATEDLY, as I'm assuming it's THAT important, or we're that stupid, perhaps? I have great respect for those who wear/wore the uniform, but I don't need to be told SO many times how devoted a character is. Though, in this book the author caught onto spell check and we have a "soldier" rather than the "solider" we saw (4x) in book 1.
Amy and James are on the move as well, to her friends home. On the way she, literally, walks him into a country club, and possible bad people, after taking him through a bunch of burned and electrocuted corpses on the beach, because it's the shortest route.
We meet a group from Australia who are filming underwater, when the cameras, cell phones, and all electronics on the ship die. But it takes these geniuses 11 days to figure out that it MIGHT be more than a malfunction, and no one is coming for them. Also, early in the story they're near the Ningaloo Reef, but later we're told they're 300 miles from shore.
A lot didn't add up in this one, but the action was interesting.
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April 1, 2019
I like the story
I like the idea of the heat, I’ve not read any of this genre that dealt with that. I’d rather suffer, cold, no power and zombies all in the same apocalypse than heat! I wish author that you wrote into the story what the temperature was at times.
The characters are great and fleshed out, I especially like Harrison.
I am not so crazy about the constant use of two words, my son, we have Amy and Lens separate journey say, my son, I’d like a dollar for each one.
I recommend this book.
I like the idea of the heat, I’ve not read any of this genre that dealt with that. I’d rather suffer, cold, no power and zombies all in the same apocalypse than heat! I wish author that you wrote into the story what the temperature was at times.
The characters are great and fleshed out, I especially like Harrison.
I am not so crazy about the constant use of two words, my son, we have Amy and Lens separate journey say, my son, I’d like a dollar for each one.
I recommend this book.
March 15, 2019
This book focuses primarily on the journeys of the three groups in the aftermath of the CME. While there is plenty of action for each group, they also get a bit of needed character development. I'm starting to like Harrison more and more as the mystery around him becomes clearer. Two of the groups seem destined to converge at some point, but the third it is not so clear how it relates to our main characters. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
April 17, 2019
Short but good
Short but good.
I have one criticism to writers, that is why give the reader descriptions of the characters? I like visualize the story as I read.
All in all good storyline.
Short but good.
I have one criticism to writers, that is why give the reader descriptions of the characters? I like visualize the story as I read.
All in all good storyline.
March 3, 2019
The Fall review
The Fall is the second post apocalyptic book in the Solar Crash series written by authors E. S. Richards and Mike Kraus.
The Fall is the second post apocalyptic book in the Solar Crash series written by authors E. S. Richards and Mike Kraus.
March 15, 2019
Can't wait for book3!
Book 2 provided more character development and interest in an already great story line. I can't wait until book 3!
Book 2 provided more character development and interest in an already great story line. I can't wait until book 3!
March 29, 2019
It was good. I liked the series.
May 20, 2019
I am enjoying this series. I like the way that Len has gone from a jerk to a nice guy that wants to be reunited with his family. Len's character deepens as he finds out that he has courage.
July 15, 2019
Fast moving quick read
A great follow up to the scary first Solar.
Loved the slow character development, can’t wait for Book Three. Super energetic read
A great follow up to the scary first Solar.
Loved the slow character development, can’t wait for Book Three. Super energetic read
September 16, 2020
Enjoyed reading this series!
Kept me on the edge reading and trying to figure out what happened next to who and what! One of the best series so far.
Suzanne
Kept me on the edge reading and trying to figure out what happened next to who and what! One of the best series so far.
Suzanne
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