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Butch Nolan Series #1
Nolan's Ark
They betrayed him. They left him for dead.
And…
They killed his dog.
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A shocking aerial attack hits the major cities of America.
On the same night, Butch Nolan wakes up in a Hollywood parking lot to find his dog Diesel lying dead beside him.
Nolan, star of the post-apocalyptic TV show Goliath, and former UFC heavyweight champion, knows he doesn’t have much time to find those responsible. The bombs are falling and America is on the brink of collapse.
But justice must be served.
An enraged Nolan climbs into Goliath, a spectacular Monster Bus-Tank and sets off to find and punish the dog killer.
He wants revenge.
And not even the end of the world will get in his way.
Nolan’s Ark is the first book in Armageddon Times, a brand new series from the author of After the End, The Future of London, and The Exterminators.
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- GenresPost ApocalypticDystopia
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2019
100 people are currently reading
43 people want to read
About the author
Mark Gillespie
51 books142 followersThese days, Mark Gillespie writes psychological thrillers, suspense and horror. Previously, between the years 2016-2020, he wrote a lot of apocalyptic/dystopian fiction.
Mark is a former professional musician from Glasgow, Scotland, who nowadays lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his wife Íde and a small menagerie of four-legged rescue creatures.
Favourite books: I am Legend, The Razor's Edge, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Body (Stephen King), I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Trainspotting...
Favourite films: Jaws, Ikiru, The Invitation, Vertigo, The Thing, Eyes Without a Face, Seven Samurai, The Wicker Man...
You can find him on Facebook as Mark Gillespie's Writing Stuff. He's also on Twitter as MarkG_Author.
Website: www.markgillespieauthor.com
Mark is a former professional musician from Glasgow, Scotland, who nowadays lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his wife Íde and a small menagerie of four-legged rescue creatures.
Favourite books: I am Legend, The Razor's Edge, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Body (Stephen King), I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Trainspotting...
Favourite films: Jaws, Ikiru, The Invitation, Vertigo, The Thing, Eyes Without a Face, Seven Samurai, The Wicker Man...
You can find him on Facebook as Mark Gillespie's Writing Stuff. He's also on Twitter as MarkG_Author.
Website: www.markgillespieauthor.com
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January 31, 2020
Before you start any book by Mark Gillespie (of whom I've been a major fan since reading WAXWORLD), turn off your phone, disconnect the doorbell, put the TV in the closet...cause you're not going to surface till that book is over. Oh, and forget sleep!
The world possesses many authors of Dystopiana and Apocalyptic fiction; but only one Mark Gillespie. NOLAN'S ARK, first of a new series, will turn you inside out and upside down, infuriated, weeping, grieving, astounded at both the depths and the heights of Humanity...and once you read about Gillespie 's Presidential character: like me, you'll be looking over your shoulder and pondering "What If?" I haven't been this powerfully impacted by Apocalypse since devouring Philip Wylie 's TOMORROW as a child (and decades later, that novel still terrifies me).
NOLAN'S ARK is the story of a hero and heroes, of humans trying to do right in the face of hell-on-Earth, but it's also the story of a Narcissist insane in the worst way possible; and it's scared me horrifically.
The world possesses many authors of Dystopiana and Apocalyptic fiction; but only one Mark Gillespie. NOLAN'S ARK, first of a new series, will turn you inside out and upside down, infuriated, weeping, grieving, astounded at both the depths and the heights of Humanity...and once you read about Gillespie 's Presidential character: like me, you'll be looking over your shoulder and pondering "What If?" I haven't been this powerfully impacted by Apocalypse since devouring Philip Wylie 's TOMORROW as a child (and decades later, that novel still terrifies me).
NOLAN'S ARK is the story of a hero and heroes, of humans trying to do right in the face of hell-on-Earth, but it's also the story of a Narcissist insane in the worst way possible; and it's scared me horrifically.
March 29, 2020
I'm pretty sure Mark Gillespie is now just writing the script that the USA is following...
Talk about predicting the future, a dystopian apocalyptic future with a despot at the helm.
Another exceptional book. Can't wait to read the second book in the series. Bring it on!
Talk about predicting the future, a dystopian apocalyptic future with a despot at the helm.
Another exceptional book. Can't wait to read the second book in the series. Bring it on!
March 15, 2020
This book is really good. It kept me in suspense to the very end and even after finishing the book!!! I can't wait for #2 to see what Nolan does next!
December 31, 2019
They betrayed him. They left him for dead.
And…
They killed his dog.
A shocking aerial attack hits the major cities of America.
On the same night, Butch Nolan wakes up in a Hollywood parking lot to find his dog Diesel lying dead beside him.
Nolan, star of the post-apocalyptic TV show Goliath, and former UFC heavyweight champion, knows he doesn’t have much time to find those responsible. The bombs are falling and America is on the brink of collapse.
But justice must be served.
An enraged Nolan climbs into Goliath, a spectacular Monster Bus-Tank and sets off to find and punish the dog killer.
He wants revenge.
And not even the end of the world will get in his way.
What an amazing start to this new series!
Such a well written plot and story line that had me hooked from the start.
The characters are so well fleshed out and are believeable.
Fantastic world building that adds real depth to this.
Such a fantastic dystopian read with action and suspense galore!
I can't wait to read the rest of these!!!!
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
And…
They killed his dog.
A shocking aerial attack hits the major cities of America.
On the same night, Butch Nolan wakes up in a Hollywood parking lot to find his dog Diesel lying dead beside him.
Nolan, star of the post-apocalyptic TV show Goliath, and former UFC heavyweight champion, knows he doesn’t have much time to find those responsible. The bombs are falling and America is on the brink of collapse.
But justice must be served.
An enraged Nolan climbs into Goliath, a spectacular Monster Bus-Tank and sets off to find and punish the dog killer.
He wants revenge.
And not even the end of the world will get in his way.
What an amazing start to this new series!
Such a well written plot and story line that had me hooked from the start.
The characters are so well fleshed out and are believeable.
Fantastic world building that adds real depth to this.
Such a fantastic dystopian read with action and suspense galore!
I can't wait to read the rest of these!!!!
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
December 14, 2019
Having read several of Mark Gillespie’s series, I would say with his new Armageddon Times series he has crafted one of the most original post-apocalyptic series that I have read. Nolan is a sort of likeable character with plenty of rough spots, maybe even failings, but he is loyal. Nolan’s Ark was one of those stories that was very hard to put down, it keeps you right on the edge of your seat wondering what’s next to befall Nolan. If you are looking for a post-apocalyptic story with a very original premise, give this a try, I’m betting you will be hooked by the end.
December 18, 2019
What a great read! Butch Nolan, the hero of the hit post-apocalyptic TV series is at the studio for a promotion attended by the US President when an aerial attach on US happens. As he tries to get everyone safely into the Monster Bus-Tanks, he is knocked out and his dog shot. When he comes to, he climbs into Goliath, the only remaining MBT, with revenge on his mind. Well written, fast paced and great characters. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
January 9, 2020
Fantastic
Action packed, lighting fast story line. You got to love a guy who will take on the government for his dog. And now hopefully Butch's next chapter will be published soon.
Action packed, lighting fast story line. You got to love a guy who will take on the government for his dog. And now hopefully Butch's next chapter will be published soon.
December 15, 2019
Get set for a complete read.
You won't want to put this
down until you've read the
last page.
Then you'll be hooked for
the rest of the series.
Enjoy !!
Phyllis S.
You won't want to put this
down until you've read the
last page.
Then you'll be hooked for
the rest of the series.
Enjoy !!
Phyllis S.
January 23, 2020
Enjoyed book looking forward to reading more from Mark Gillespie.
February 4, 2020
4 stars
Wow. Non-stop action! This story was a little bizarre but very entertaining with great characters . Very interested in book 2.
Wow. Non-stop action! This story was a little bizarre but very entertaining with great characters . Very interested in book 2.
March 6, 2020
**** SPOILER ALERT ****
From page one Gillespie puts you on the edge of your seat in "Nolan's Ark: ( Armageddon Times Book 1)" and doesn't let you relax until page last. Along the way the author displays great skill on world building and character development. This is my first Introduction to Gillespie's writing and I'm hungry for another taste.
I recommend this non-zombie centric apocalyptic tale. While mentioned in passing, not a zombie in sight! I can hardly wait for the second installment of the series to see what Nolan and krew will do next.
In the interest of transparency: I was given a review copy of this book and I am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion.
From page one Gillespie puts you on the edge of your seat in "Nolan's Ark: ( Armageddon Times Book 1)" and doesn't let you relax until page last. Along the way the author displays great skill on world building and character development. This is my first Introduction to Gillespie's writing and I'm hungry for another taste.
I recommend this non-zombie centric apocalyptic tale. While mentioned in passing, not a zombie in sight! I can hardly wait for the second installment of the series to see what Nolan and krew will do next.
In the interest of transparency: I was given a review copy of this book and I am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 2, 2020
I had read and thoroughly enjoyed Mark’s “After the End” trilogy, so I gladly accepted an ARC for this book. Mark’s books are easy to read, with vivid descriptions and interesting characters. The reader gets drawn into the story as the suspense builds. Although it is entertaining on its own, this book is obviously not meant to be a stand-alone story. There are back-story issues to be revealed, such as, who bombed the cities and how the corrupt president was involved, but we’ll find out as the series unfolds. I’m looking forward to reading the next book. I bought a copy on its release, to support this deserving author.
December 16, 2019
Bombs are falling all over the US. On a parking lot Rage kills Nolan's dog (he obviously never watched John Wick) and then drives away in a MBT (Monster-Bus-Truck). Nolan has one of those too and goes after the killer. On his way he picks up a couple of cats and dogs, a skinny black kid and four superheroes. A very entertaining dystopian novel and not too unrealistic these days.
ps: Rage is the president of the US waiting for impeachment and Nolan is the star of a Zombie show on TV.
ps: Rage is the president of the US waiting for impeachment and Nolan is the star of a Zombie show on TV.
December 19, 2019
Boring
This story sounded like something that I would enjoy reading, bit was I disappointed. The beginning of the book just dragged on and on and on and on. The author didn't tell me who attacked America, or why. Didn't say why the president was so unpopular, we had to guess at everything. Not a book I would recommend, and that is not a sentence I use very often.
This story sounded like something that I would enjoy reading, bit was I disappointed. The beginning of the book just dragged on and on and on and on. The author didn't tell me who attacked America, or why. Didn't say why the president was so unpopular, we had to guess at everything. Not a book I would recommend, and that is not a sentence I use very often.
April 20, 2020
A muscled romp
Logistics do nothing to impede the flow of the narrative, it marches on regardless. After a while the weakness of the plot is submerged in action. Not a thinking man's book just a muscled romp.
Logistics do nothing to impede the flow of the narrative, it marches on regardless. After a while the weakness of the plot is submerged in action. Not a thinking man's book just a muscled romp.
July 20, 2020
This is a great start to this exciting end of the world series! Interesting characters, good ideas & a bit different scenario! All this makes for a compelling read! I do really enjoy this writers work & will look for more by this author!
April 18, 2020
Fantastic read, a good page-turner
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