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Flashpoint #5
Convergence
As the military coup reaches its final stages, Mercy faces new threats from multiple directions in Flashpoint Book 5....
Half of the earth's population has been wiped out. Impossible to predict or stop, the Gamma Ray Burst tore through the Earth like a bullet, its radiation wave killing hundreds of millions and the aftereffects ensuring the deaths of billions more.
Now, as the world crumbles around them, a ragtag group of survivors make for the only home they know - the small town of Mercy. Spared the worst of the GRB's effects, the town is isolated, safe and self-sufficient - for now. The flash hasn't just decimated the Earth's population, though. It's brought out the worst in many of those who are still alive.
Survival in this new world doesn't just depend on preparedness - it depends on strength.
*****
It's the one disaster no one can plan for. A rogue cosmic event called a Gamma Ray Burst, sending a spike of radiation through the earth like a .50 caliber bullet through a ripe watermelon. It's speculated that such an event hit the Earth at some point in the past, causing a mass extinction event. With two potential sources for a GRB pointed directly at our heads, the chances of another one happening in our lifetime is remote... but still possible.
In Flashpoint, we explore such an event and the havoc it would wreak across the entire planet. From destroying our atmosphere to millions dying from incredibly painful radiation exposure, a GRB would be unpredictable and unavoidable for everyone, rich and poor, prepared and unprepared alike.
Flashpoint is a six-book miniseries-like event, written by Tara Ellis and #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus. This thrilling post-apocalyptic survival series will have you second-guessing the very nature of post-apocalyptic disaster scenarios and leave you breathless with every turn of the page.
Half of the earth's population has been wiped out. Impossible to predict or stop, the Gamma Ray Burst tore through the Earth like a bullet, its radiation wave killing hundreds of millions and the aftereffects ensuring the deaths of billions more.
Now, as the world crumbles around them, a ragtag group of survivors make for the only home they know - the small town of Mercy. Spared the worst of the GRB's effects, the town is isolated, safe and self-sufficient - for now. The flash hasn't just decimated the Earth's population, though. It's brought out the worst in many of those who are still alive.
Survival in this new world doesn't just depend on preparedness - it depends on strength.
*****
It's the one disaster no one can plan for. A rogue cosmic event called a Gamma Ray Burst, sending a spike of radiation through the earth like a .50 caliber bullet through a ripe watermelon. It's speculated that such an event hit the Earth at some point in the past, causing a mass extinction event. With two potential sources for a GRB pointed directly at our heads, the chances of another one happening in our lifetime is remote... but still possible.
In Flashpoint, we explore such an event and the havoc it would wreak across the entire planet. From destroying our atmosphere to millions dying from incredibly painful radiation exposure, a GRB would be unpredictable and unavoidable for everyone, rich and poor, prepared and unprepared alike.
Flashpoint is a six-book miniseries-like event, written by Tara Ellis and #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus. This thrilling post-apocalyptic survival series will have you second-guessing the very nature of post-apocalyptic disaster scenarios and leave you breathless with every turn of the page.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2020
208 people are currently reading
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About the author
Tara Ellis
61 books252 followersWith over 50 published books across ten genres, author Tara Ellis is best known for her heart-pounding post-apocalyptic and thriller series. A heavy dose of mystery often underscores her character-driven plots, heralding back to what fueled her desire to tell stories from an early age.
A certified firefighter in the state of Washington, Tara volunteered as a FF/EMT for over eight years. She also responded as a support officer, worked as an emergency room technician, was a 911 dispatcher, and taught life-saving techniques to the public and first responders. As an author of thriller and survival stories, she draws upon her personal experience throughout her storytelling.
Tara lives in the gorgeous Cascade Mountains of Washington State. When not writing or spending time with family, she can be found hiking the woods while plotting her next adventure.
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Coming this year, in 2025:
*A new post-apocalyptic series with Aethon Books, The 6th Extinction, releases in April
*A new thriller series co-authored with L.T. Ryan was announced to release later this year!
*The third and final book in The Fallen series, The Redeemed, is coming this summer
*Several new audiobooks will go live throughout the year
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
A certified firefighter in the state of Washington, Tara volunteered as a FF/EMT for over eight years. She also responded as a support officer, worked as an emergency room technician, was a 911 dispatcher, and taught life-saving techniques to the public and first responders. As an author of thriller and survival stories, she draws upon her personal experience throughout her storytelling.
Tara lives in the gorgeous Cascade Mountains of Washington State. When not writing or spending time with family, she can be found hiking the woods while plotting her next adventure.
*Join Tara's newsletter on her author website: Tara Ellis Books
*Check out her women's literature and mysteries under the pen name of Tara Meyers
*Find her on FB under Tara Ellis Author
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
Coming this year, in 2025:
*A new post-apocalyptic series with Aethon Books, The 6th Extinction, releases in April
*A new thriller series co-authored with L.T. Ryan was announced to release later this year!
*The third and final book in The Fallen series, The Redeemed, is coming this summer
*Several new audiobooks will go live throughout the year
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
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December 7, 2025
Finally, Tom & Ethan, Sam & Danny, and their retriever Grace, arrived in Mercy, their destination since the Gamma Ray Burst struck, killing millions. The military, led by General Montgomery, were planning a coup and many of his leaders were having serious thoughts of going against him.
With the folks of Mercy looking after each other well, sorting drinking water from the nearby springs, all the food and medications they could, knowing they were running out, they also knew there were those who would take over their town. There was trouble within, which no one was aware of, but the most danger was from not that far away. Could they stop what was about to happen?
Convergence is #5 in this 6 book mini-series by Tara Ellis & Mike Kraus and it's tense and "on the edge of your seat" gripping. I now have one left to read, to see how the people of Mercy survive (or not) with what was heading toward them. An excellent series which I've enjoyed from the start. Recommended.
With the folks of Mercy looking after each other well, sorting drinking water from the nearby springs, all the food and medications they could, knowing they were running out, they also knew there were those who would take over their town. There was trouble within, which no one was aware of, but the most danger was from not that far away. Could they stop what was about to happen?
Convergence is #5 in this 6 book mini-series by Tara Ellis & Mike Kraus and it's tense and "on the edge of your seat" gripping. I now have one left to read, to see how the people of Mercy survive (or not) with what was heading toward them. An excellent series which I've enjoyed from the start. Recommended.
January 20, 2020
Great series
Just finished number five, can't wait for next one. It is all coming together. The Army and outlaws, serial killers and the question is are the good guys really bad guys. Guess I have to wait for next book. Recommend.
Just finished number five, can't wait for next one. It is all coming together. The Army and outlaws, serial killers and the question is are the good guys really bad guys. Guess I have to wait for next book. Recommend.
January 18, 2020
Another compelling read. Who can you trust in Mercy, not Russell the so called preacher, but what is his plan. Then there’s Bishop, what is he up to, good or bad we are sure to find out in the next instalment. Things are really starting to come together in Mercy and the townsfolk are all willing to lend their hand to make it work. They’re also on the military’s rada, and the general wants to rule everything that’s left of the country.
January 23, 2020
Absolutely mind boggling story. I was blown away with the characters and the plot. So realistic, I forgot I was reading fiction. Loved it.
January 29, 2020
This is a series you really don't want to miss! It is well written with complex characters. It stands up to the best of its genre, comparable even to "The Stand " my only complaint is instead of an episodic series, I would have preferred a long novel or maybe a novel and a sequel.Everything finally is set up for the final confrontation and I can't wait.
January 22, 2020
Love it!
This whole series is wonderful. You must go back to the beginning if you have not read the other books. It is an incredible ride about communities coming together to survive to end of life as we know it. A definite must read!
This whole series is wonderful. You must go back to the beginning if you have not read the other books. It is an incredible ride about communities coming together to survive to end of life as we know it. A definite must read!
January 20, 2020
Convergence (Flashpoint - Book 5) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
The excitement and danger ramp up exponentially, as the Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series, Flashpoint, by Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus enters its penultimate stage in Book 5, Convergence.
As Mercy, the Montana sanctuary that's become a beacon of hope for survivors of the deadly worldwide-affecting gamma ray flash, tries to retain its integrity under the indomitable Mayor Patti and her supporters, other forces - human ones this time - have come to the US heartlands, in the form of megalomaniac Russell Boyd and his mercenaries.
Can General Montgomery and the First Forces fighters, such as Master Sergeant James Campbell and his reconnaissance team even the odds in humanity's favour? Can innocents like Chloe live their lives without the deadliest threat of the modern era becoming a grim reality?
Read this thrill-a-minute, all action fight for survival against the odds novel, Convergence, by Mike Kraus and Tara Ellis to discover the ultimate fate of mankind - you'll stay up all night to find out!
The excitement and danger ramp up exponentially, as the Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series, Flashpoint, by Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus enters its penultimate stage in Book 5, Convergence.
As Mercy, the Montana sanctuary that's become a beacon of hope for survivors of the deadly worldwide-affecting gamma ray flash, tries to retain its integrity under the indomitable Mayor Patti and her supporters, other forces - human ones this time - have come to the US heartlands, in the form of megalomaniac Russell Boyd and his mercenaries.
Can General Montgomery and the First Forces fighters, such as Master Sergeant James Campbell and his reconnaissance team even the odds in humanity's favour? Can innocents like Chloe live their lives without the deadliest threat of the modern era becoming a grim reality?
Read this thrill-a-minute, all action fight for survival against the odds novel, Convergence, by Mike Kraus and Tara Ellis to discover the ultimate fate of mankind - you'll stay up all night to find out!
January 19, 2020
Good
The story is really coming together. A small town in Montana has pulled its citizens together to survive what Mother Nature has thrown at them but will a corrupt military leader allow them to move forward.
The story is really coming together. A small town in Montana has pulled its citizens together to survive what Mother Nature has thrown at them but will a corrupt military leader allow them to move forward.
January 24, 2020
Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Ride!
It's the end of the world as we know it but with a twist. A thrilling series that keeps you wanting more!
It's the end of the world as we know it but with a twist. A thrilling series that keeps you wanting more!
January 27, 2020
This is another good addition to what has been a really good series. This did feel a bit like moving the chess pieces for a planned confrontation in the next book.
February 8, 2020
Wow
Very good .now what's going on is Tom going back to mercy or is he going to be to late. Just have to wait and see. Do I read to fast. I get deeply in my reading.
Very good .now what's going on is Tom going back to mercy or is he going to be to late. Just have to wait and see. Do I read to fast. I get deeply in my reading.
January 26, 2020
Excellent
Another excellent book in this interesting series, wonderful story line, well written by a knowable author.. Looking forward to reading the next book of this series..
Another excellent book in this interesting series, wonderful story line, well written by a knowable author.. Looking forward to reading the next book of this series..
March 9, 2020
Bad decisions
As thing begin to hear up at the range, Tom realizes that he has made a grave mistake and it could cost all the lives in Mercy.
As thing begin to hear up at the range, Tom realizes that he has made a grave mistake and it could cost all the lives in Mercy.
February 2, 2020
Please write the next book soon.
February 27, 2020
Great
Nice to see how the story is going. The survivors are capable of doing great things. Thank you for that.
Nice to see how the story is going. The survivors are capable of doing great things. Thank you for that.
June 27, 2020
Another great book in the Flashpoint series.
The citizens of Mercy seems to be working together and helping out whenever they can and doing whatever they can to keep their small town safe, even if that means that Mayor Patty is holding back on telling the town that she lead the military to believe the bug was worse than it was.
General Montgomery has got a reconnaissance team to find the people on the survivors list but are his intentions good or bad? His best friend seems to be doubting him even if he isn’t speaking it out loud.
This book deals with a lot of secrets and you have to try and figure out who you can and cannot trust. Russell is up to something but what? Bishop is up to something and hiding a big secret which makes you question if his intentions are good or bad.
The citizens of Mercy seems to be working together and helping out whenever they can and doing whatever they can to keep their small town safe, even if that means that Mayor Patty is holding back on telling the town that she lead the military to believe the bug was worse than it was.
General Montgomery has got a reconnaissance team to find the people on the survivors list but are his intentions good or bad? His best friend seems to be doubting him even if he isn’t speaking it out loud.
This book deals with a lot of secrets and you have to try and figure out who you can and cannot trust. Russell is up to something but what? Bishop is up to something and hiding a big secret which makes you question if his intentions are good or bad.
April 13, 2024
Sometimes people aren’t who you think they are. At times the subterfuge is honorable and at others it is dangerous. Various characters have layers beyond their outward appearance, will they help or harm the survivors?
May 3, 2020
Review can be found below book 1 in this series.
May 16, 2024
Things are getting intense for the characters! I just know book 6 is going to be crazy!
December 18, 2024
I appreciate that Russell is actually skilled in his manipulation, rather than being heavy-handed to idiots.
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