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Dustfall: The Complete Post Apocalyptic Series
The entire five-novel series in one compilation!
Book 1 - Shadows of a Lost Age
Book 2 - The Parting of Ways
Book 3 - The Baying of Wolves
Book 4 - Sons of the Lost
Book 5 - What Lies Beneath
“With every light comes a shadow.” - DustfallIn a ravaged clan on the edge of humanity, the suspicious death of a chief thrusts a man into a dark realm for which he is unprepared.
When Jonah inherits leadership of the Elk Clan from his father, many in the old man’s inner circle question his son’s ability to lead the tribe to their winter shelter at the ruins of Eliz.
A dark stranger, a journey over hundreds of miles of dangerous highway and clashes with feral gangs will push Jonah to the edge.
From bestselling authors J. Thorn and Glynn James comes Dustfall, a new post-apocalyptic series chronicling one man’s challenge and his epic quest to save what remains of humanity.
Book 1 - Shadows of a Lost Age
Book 2 - The Parting of Ways
Book 3 - The Baying of Wolves
Book 4 - Sons of the Lost
Book 5 - What Lies Beneath
“With every light comes a shadow.” - DustfallIn a ravaged clan on the edge of humanity, the suspicious death of a chief thrusts a man into a dark realm for which he is unprepared.
When Jonah inherits leadership of the Elk Clan from his father, many in the old man’s inner circle question his son’s ability to lead the tribe to their winter shelter at the ruins of Eliz.
A dark stranger, a journey over hundreds of miles of dangerous highway and clashes with feral gangs will push Jonah to the edge.
From bestselling authors J. Thorn and Glynn James comes Dustfall, a new post-apocalyptic series chronicling one man’s challenge and his epic quest to save what remains of humanity.
1146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2019
About the author
Glynn James
91 books477 followersGLYNN JAMES is an author of science fiction, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy, horror, and dystopian fiction. His love of science fiction began when he was eight years old after discovering HP Lovecraft and Richard Matheson, and then later on Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, James Herbert, Clive Barker, and Stephen King.
In addition to being author of the “ALTERLIGHT” supernatural mystery thriller series, he is author of the dark sci-fi series "DIARY OF THE DISPLACED", the post-apocalyptic "THROWN AWAY" series, and co-author of the "ARISEN" series and the “DUSTFALL” series.
More info on his writing and projects can be found at -
Website - www.glynnjames.co.uk
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Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/GlynnJames
In addition to being author of the “ALTERLIGHT” supernatural mystery thriller series, he is author of the dark sci-fi series "DIARY OF THE DISPLACED", the post-apocalyptic "THROWN AWAY" series, and co-author of the "ARISEN" series and the “DUSTFALL” series.
More info on his writing and projects can be found at -
Website - www.glynnjames.co.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/glynnjamesfi...
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/GlynnJames
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June 1, 2020
Very well written series.
This story starts years after the destruction of the United States by nuclear attack.
It is thoughtfully written in such a way that that the reader is immersed in the the story as if they are a part of it. The biggest disapointemont was that the series was ended at five novels. It could easily could have gone for five more.
Note to the Authors;
Thank You
I really enjoyed what your talents produced. I am a musician and I appreciate fine art when I see it. Yours was exceptional in this genre and deserves to be known.
To all readers of this review:
If you like this type of Mad Max/EMP CHAOS Futuristic/Survival type action type novels, then this is for you!
So many follow follow the same formula, the grid fails, grandpa was right, he prepared, but he is dead, we have to fight back to his cabin in the hills and his supplies. Blah, blah, blah.
This story is different and this story is better. That's all I am going to say. Read it. You will like it.
This story starts years after the destruction of the United States by nuclear attack.
It is thoughtfully written in such a way that that the reader is immersed in the the story as if they are a part of it. The biggest disapointemont was that the series was ended at five novels. It could easily could have gone for five more.
Note to the Authors;
Thank You
I really enjoyed what your talents produced. I am a musician and I appreciate fine art when I see it. Yours was exceptional in this genre and deserves to be known.
To all readers of this review:
If you like this type of Mad Max/EMP CHAOS Futuristic/Survival type action type novels, then this is for you!
So many follow follow the same formula, the grid fails, grandpa was right, he prepared, but he is dead, we have to fight back to his cabin in the hills and his supplies. Blah, blah, blah.
This story is different and this story is better. That's all I am going to say. Read it. You will like it.
January 12, 2020
Well written dystopian series
Some spoilers ahead.
I really enjoyed this series but gave it 4/5 stars due to pacing of the plot. Character development was average. I would have enjoyed more development of Sasha, Judas, Seren, Declan, and even Jonah.
The series needs more descriptive narratives of the various regions. Each location felt the same—same description of ruins, black pavement, carts (rusted cars), and trees. While each fight to battle was well written, there were far too many battles compared to character development and setting descriptions. More clues of the Valkerie Project needed. More background of Galax is needed. Galax residents were the perfect opportunity to explain blight and taint. I had a hard time determining what might be radiation versus viral or bacterial threat. Even an explanation from Galax of the possible volcano and earthquakes.
More explanation of why the annual migration was necessary is definitely needed. Seren survived a winter. Why couldn’t the Elk clan? Other than hunting and scavenging forests along the migration, I didn’t understand the point of the migration when leaders knew their clan would be attacked along the migration. How different was that from staying put for the winter and clans attacking home base?
In all, I ended the series feeling like the story was lacking but I did enjoy the read. The ending is set up for future books.
Some spoilers ahead.
I really enjoyed this series but gave it 4/5 stars due to pacing of the plot. Character development was average. I would have enjoyed more development of Sasha, Judas, Seren, Declan, and even Jonah.
The series needs more descriptive narratives of the various regions. Each location felt the same—same description of ruins, black pavement, carts (rusted cars), and trees. While each fight to battle was well written, there were far too many battles compared to character development and setting descriptions. More clues of the Valkerie Project needed. More background of Galax is needed. Galax residents were the perfect opportunity to explain blight and taint. I had a hard time determining what might be radiation versus viral or bacterial threat. Even an explanation from Galax of the possible volcano and earthquakes.
More explanation of why the annual migration was necessary is definitely needed. Seren survived a winter. Why couldn’t the Elk clan? Other than hunting and scavenging forests along the migration, I didn’t understand the point of the migration when leaders knew their clan would be attacked along the migration. How different was that from staying put for the winter and clans attacking home base?
In all, I ended the series feeling like the story was lacking but I did enjoy the read. The ending is set up for future books.
August 23, 2020
I am a big fan of Dystopian, this is one and it is magnificent epic tale.
Society as we know it is no more. The people who have survived live in clans
and have gone back to foraging to survive for 20 years they have been successful.
The main clan we follow are the Elk Clan who every year have to leave one village
high up in the mountains to travel south for the winter months. They make the trek
every year but this year will be impact their peaceful lives like never before. The other
clans and the subterranean clan of Velk short for Valkyrie because the are cannibals, have
been displaced because of the mass of earthquakes disrupting life as they know it.
Society as we know it is no more. The people who have survived live in clans
and have gone back to foraging to survive for 20 years they have been successful.
The main clan we follow are the Elk Clan who every year have to leave one village
high up in the mountains to travel south for the winter months. They make the trek
every year but this year will be impact their peaceful lives like never before. The other
clans and the subterranean clan of Velk short for Valkyrie because the are cannibals, have
been displaced because of the mass of earthquakes disrupting life as they know it.
February 25, 2020
Loved it
This post apocalyptic series was amazing! Set hundreds of years after a nuckear war wiped out most of the population, it follows a clan doing what they've done year after year to avoid the cold weather.......but this time it's different. Follow Jonas and his clan to an ending that I definitely didn't see coming - but explains a lot! And is it the end? I certainly hope not!
This post apocalyptic series was amazing! Set hundreds of years after a nuckear war wiped out most of the population, it follows a clan doing what they've done year after year to avoid the cold weather.......but this time it's different. Follow Jonas and his clan to an ending that I definitely didn't see coming - but explains a lot! And is it the end? I certainly hope not!
May 22, 2020
Page Turner all the way.
Dustfall was not my usual choice of tale. It is much more graphic than I usually enjoy. However some of the characters wouldn't let me go. I spent every night for almost two weeks staying up too late reading the entire series. The story was engrossing and the only things preventing five stars were a few sections where the editing fell down. Annoying errors do detract from the flow,guys. Looking forward to something else from these authors.
Dustfall was not my usual choice of tale. It is much more graphic than I usually enjoy. However some of the characters wouldn't let me go. I spent every night for almost two weeks staying up too late reading the entire series. The story was engrossing and the only things preventing five stars were a few sections where the editing fell down. Annoying errors do detract from the flow,guys. Looking forward to something else from these authors.
October 13, 2020
Great story better ending
The beginning was a little slow but picked up quickly the world falling into Barron land, safe and unsafe ground(blighted) nomadic life being lived since the world ended a cold to cold to live through and a hot to hot to stay clans rising and falling till a final battle would love to read more about seren and Declan or maybe The cagoa’s grandson and more likely than not another war?
The beginning was a little slow but picked up quickly the world falling into Barron land, safe and unsafe ground(blighted) nomadic life being lived since the world ended a cold to cold to live through and a hot to hot to stay clans rising and falling till a final battle would love to read more about seren and Declan or maybe The cagoa’s grandson and more likely than not another war?
December 31, 2019
Whew!
I just finished this tale and I just feel drained. This is such an epic tale that I wish would just continue into more and more stories. The ending was perfect and kudos to the authors for holding the suspense right up to the last page. Well done!! A dystopian tale for the not faint of heart!
I just finished this tale and I just feel drained. This is such an epic tale that I wish would just continue into more and more stories. The ending was perfect and kudos to the authors for holding the suspense right up to the last page. Well done!! A dystopian tale for the not faint of heart!
January 23, 2020
no zombies
I liked a lot in this series of books. I don’t really like zombies if that is even what those living dead were. The mystery and clan parts were great. I see a lot of room for other stories with some of these characters. If you like after the end type of books I recommend this series of books.
I liked a lot in this series of books. I don’t really like zombies if that is even what those living dead were. The mystery and clan parts were great. I see a lot of room for other stories with some of these characters. If you like after the end type of books I recommend this series of books.
April 5, 2020
The war of the clans
The Elk clan were walkers. They walked the journey every year. They moved from North to South and then back. Only this time their leader was dead. His son now was the leader. And this time the walk would be like none ever before. His enemies were coming for him.
The Elk clan were walkers. They walked the journey every year. They moved from North to South and then back. Only this time their leader was dead. His son now was the leader. And this time the walk would be like none ever before. His enemies were coming for him.
June 17, 2020
Not the usual Post-Apocalyptic Novel
Well written, plausible story with the breaking of humanity into small cliques in different parts of the country. Nomads for the most part based on weather but then it starts to get interesting. The ending, while not totally not unexpected , carries a bit of a surprise.
Well written, plausible story with the breaking of humanity into small cliques in different parts of the country. Nomads for the most part based on weather but then it starts to get interesting. The ending, while not totally not unexpected , carries a bit of a surprise.
July 18, 2020
Exciting, Interesting and hard to put down.
This is quite an epic story, big cliffhanger at the end. Very enjoyable. I liked that the people seemed very real and that the main characters were not just perfect people . They made mistakes and suffered for them.You could imagine this all happening in real life.
This is quite an epic story, big cliffhanger at the end. Very enjoyable. I liked that the people seemed very real and that the main characters were not just perfect people . They made mistakes and suffered for them.You could imagine this all happening in real life.
May 15, 2021
A most excellent read
Outstanding set of books, set years into the future after a world catastrophe, setting the world back into primitive clans. The narration of the story was captivating, and thoroughly enjoyable. I hope that a second series will follow and eagerly await it. Or even ones set earlier. A must read.
Outstanding set of books, set years into the future after a world catastrophe, setting the world back into primitive clans. The narration of the story was captivating, and thoroughly enjoyable. I hope that a second series will follow and eagerly await it. Or even ones set earlier. A must read.
March 19, 2020
It was a book I don't really read but I some how couldn't put down. It takes place in the far future with different tribes and how they differ but come together. I don't want to give more information as it will spoil the series.
May 23, 2020
Fantastic, completely new
I have been reading dystopian fiction for years and this is one of the best series I have found. I was completely gobsmacked at the ending. Time well spent. To the authors; well played gentlemen, well played, indeed.
I have been reading dystopian fiction for years and this is one of the best series I have found. I was completely gobsmacked at the ending. Time well spent. To the authors; well played gentlemen, well played, indeed.
September 8, 2020
Ruf. When will she strike? How long before a sequel? This series of books definitely deserves a five star.
The Valk. This series of books definitely deserves a five star rating. I didn't want to put this book down. How long before a sequel?
The Valk. This series of books definitely deserves a five star rating. I didn't want to put this book down. How long before a sequel?
December 28, 2021
Engaging story but…
Two things: 1, the ending was abrupt and unsatisfying. 2, the editing was poor. Typos abounded and the incorrect use of it’s (for its) was maddeningly repeated. There was almost no denouement. It’s like the authors just got tired and said, “Done!”
Two things: 1, the ending was abrupt and unsatisfying. 2, the editing was poor. Typos abounded and the incorrect use of it’s (for its) was maddeningly repeated. There was almost no denouement. It’s like the authors just got tired and said, “Done!”
December 1, 2025
Pretty damn good!
This is a different take on a EOTWAWKI Series and I like it! Many, many generations later and much knowledge lost, presents a new take on survival and warring. Very good and captivating read. Well done!
This is a different take on a EOTWAWKI Series and I like it! Many, many generations later and much knowledge lost, presents a new take on survival and warring. Very good and captivating read. Well done!
March 1, 2020
Great read.
Took me a while to get to grips with the story, but once I did, I was gripped,
A great story with different perspectives from several characters,
Took me a while to get to grips with the story, but once I did, I was gripped,
A great story with different perspectives from several characters,
August 17, 2020
Epic read!
This is an excellent series - the concept is really intriguing and I couldn’t put the book down, I hope that there is a follow up as I want to know more!
This is an excellent series - the concept is really intriguing and I couldn’t put the book down, I hope that there is a follow up as I want to know more!
February 13, 2021
Wow
Loved this series. Wonderful writing. Could see the areas that were written about. Powerful imagery. A truly a great apocalyptic story.
Loved this series. Wonderful writing. Could see the areas that were written about. Powerful imagery. A truly a great apocalyptic story.
May 22, 2021
Dust fall
Very good series to read. Really enjoyed it. Well written it is beyond any imagination I got lost a few times but easy to catch on. Thank you Glynn
Very good series to read. Really enjoyed it. Well written it is beyond any imagination I got lost a few times but easy to catch on. Thank you Glynn
January 14, 2022
Love your book.
It was a different take on the apocalypse stories.
I would like to read more of what happened at the base
After the war.
It was a different take on the apocalypse stories.
I would like to read more of what happened at the base
After the war.
January 22, 2023
Good book series, interesting world building, I enjoyed it very much, great characters. A very good read.
July 28, 2024
Very engaging. Definitely an audiobook.
January 16, 2025
I've read part of this series
May 1, 2025
Really good series
Loved the main characters, especially Jonah and Seren’s evolvement throughout the story. I truly recommend this book for all apocalyptic readers.
Loved the main characters, especially Jonah and Seren’s evolvement throughout the story. I truly recommend this book for all apocalyptic readers.
January 13, 2026
Book 5 had the best pacing. The young archer, Sarin, and her wolf dog, Sorcha, had the best storyline.
December 24, 2019
Action
A long story with good characters and many events leading into a great human adventure. Dustfall maintained my interest so I rarely flipped pages. It held a few surprises for me towards the end making the novel a worthy read. Those interested in science fiction should enjoy the novel.
A long story with good characters and many events leading into a great human adventure. Dustfall maintained my interest so I rarely flipped pages. It held a few surprises for me towards the end making the novel a worthy read. Those interested in science fiction should enjoy the novel.
December 7, 2019
Strong well written story
I give this book 5 stars because living a busy life, I was forced to put it down for days at a time, yet not once did I have to go back and refresh the story of characters for myself! This might be a first for me.
The story had multiple lines to be kept track of, yet I was able to to pick it up after almost a week and be right back into it. Not once was I confused about who a character was or their relationships to the story.
The plot was full of unexpected turns and was built slowly and upon firm foundation all around. I am left with some loose ends, but I'm hoping that means another book.
The story is well paced. I didn't skip a word nor did I have to re-read to unravel overly complex detail not necessary to the plot.
I give this book 5 stars because living a busy life, I was forced to put it down for days at a time, yet not once did I have to go back and refresh the story of characters for myself! This might be a first for me.
The story had multiple lines to be kept track of, yet I was able to to pick it up after almost a week and be right back into it. Not once was I confused about who a character was or their relationships to the story.
The plot was full of unexpected turns and was built slowly and upon firm foundation all around. I am left with some loose ends, but I'm hoping that means another book.
The story is well paced. I didn't skip a word nor did I have to re-read to unravel overly complex detail not necessary to the plot.
November 26, 2019
A GJ/JT. Ominubus: (D) (TCPAS - B1-5)
GJJT. have prepared an Ominubus of the five novels in the Dustfall series. The series is about life after a complete post apocalyptic occurrence which wipes out life on planet Earth as know it. The five novels show a leftover population divided into clans who finally get together to fight the enemy. Tis is an exceptional series for the genre. See additional comments on each individual novel.....DEHS
GJJT. have prepared an Ominubus of the five novels in the Dustfall series. The series is about life after a complete post apocalyptic occurrence which wipes out life on planet Earth as know it. The five novels show a leftover population divided into clans who finally get together to fight the enemy. Tis is an exceptional series for the genre. See additional comments on each individual novel.....DEHS
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