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Dystopian War #2
The Last Marine : Book Two
IF AMERICA LOSES THE CULTURE WAR, WHAT HAPPENS TO AMERICA'S DEFENDERS? In a future where American culture has been thoroughly demonized, US Marine Sean Harris returns to the United States from the Sino-American War. Only he finds his country, his government, no longer has a place for him, nor the United States Marine Corps.
536 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2019
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About the author
T.S. Ransdell
6 books18 followersT.S. Ransdell was born and raised in Kansas. He served as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps, and is a veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After leaving the Marine Corps, Ransdell earned a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in History, as well as Secondary Education, and taught history for eleven years. Ransdell currently works as a full time writer and lives in Arizona.
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November 19, 2020
Patriotic to the last period
Freedom...patriotism...heroism...National pride...if you love what America is supposed to be, and what the founding fathers meant it to be - then this book series is for you. I loved it. Sean Harris, the supposedly last marine, is one conflicted character. But you can't help but root for the man. Unfortunately, this author might be hitting closer to the mark on what the future of our country holds than I would prefer, but that is one of the realistic draws to the story. God bless you, T.S. Ransdell, for at least telling a great story about some people and their understanding about dying for a cause greater than themselves.
Freedom...patriotism...heroism...National pride...if you love what America is supposed to be, and what the founding fathers meant it to be - then this book series is for you. I loved it. Sean Harris, the supposedly last marine, is one conflicted character. But you can't help but root for the man. Unfortunately, this author might be hitting closer to the mark on what the future of our country holds than I would prefer, but that is one of the realistic draws to the story. God bless you, T.S. Ransdell, for at least telling a great story about some people and their understanding about dying for a cause greater than themselves.
May 24, 2020
A good story
What a good read,shows what happens when individual freedom are taken away. When feeling are more important than rights this what America can look like.
What a good read,shows what happens when individual freedom are taken away. When feeling are more important than rights this what America can look like.
January 24, 2024
High octane action in book 2! A real entertaining sequel with an unexpected ending. Sometimes though I find myself wanting to punch some of the characters because of how vivid the author writes their thoughts and actions. It stirs emotion and makes one worried for the future of our nation.
December 9, 2020
Good Read
The book was an interesting read and, to me, thought provoking. With the political climate we have in our country and the way the left is continuously undermining our Republic, the novel is fictional but not out of the realm of possibility. I have no doubt that we have many left wing politicians who would willingly take us down a road like that just for the power and control, heck they are already continuously trying to strip us of our constitutional rights.
I say it is worth the read and I'm curious as to what others think. The only thing I really disliked was the abundance of profanity, but I guess if you read a book about warrior's, that's how they talk. I'll definitely buy the next book.
The book was an interesting read and, to me, thought provoking. With the political climate we have in our country and the way the left is continuously undermining our Republic, the novel is fictional but not out of the realm of possibility. I have no doubt that we have many left wing politicians who would willingly take us down a road like that just for the power and control, heck they are already continuously trying to strip us of our constitutional rights.
I say it is worth the read and I'm curious as to what others think. The only thing I really disliked was the abundance of profanity, but I guess if you read a book about warrior's, that's how they talk. I'll definitely buy the next book.
December 18, 2020
Flawless add-on to book 1
Again, I get to read more of T.S. Ransdell’s excellent writing style. And while reading this book, almost to the end, there was a reference to the third book. This is top-shelf material, in its genre. I highly recommend this series.
Again, I get to read more of T.S. Ransdell’s excellent writing style. And while reading this book, almost to the end, there was a reference to the third book. This is top-shelf material, in its genre. I highly recommend this series.
March 27, 2022
The story continues
Well written with the ring of truth. What happens to America when facts or truth no longer matter? When honor and critical thinking have no value? Eagerly awaiting book 3.
Well written with the ring of truth. What happens to America when facts or truth no longer matter? When honor and critical thinking have no value? Eagerly awaiting book 3.
February 15, 2023
Wow
Scary in the telling. I hope there are enough safeguards in place to make sure this story never comes true. As a Marine I can appreciate everything that is written here. Just wow.
Scary in the telling. I hope there are enough safeguards in place to make sure this story never comes true. As a Marine I can appreciate everything that is written here. Just wow.
July 5, 2023
More truth than fiction
When 1984 is turning out to be a Nostradamus level prediction. You begin to see more truth than fiction from writers that don't censor themselves or their characters.
When 1984 is turning out to be a Nostradamus level prediction. You begin to see more truth than fiction from writers that don't censor themselves or their characters.
July 21, 2023
It's alright
The first book was good. This one hardly kept my interest. I left this book three times and came back to it. Finishing after several hiatus times. What I like, good main characters , writing and decent story. The bad. There are too many side characters and I really didn't care if the main character lived or died. Sorry not for me
The first book was good. This one hardly kept my interest. I left this book three times and came back to it. Finishing after several hiatus times. What I like, good main characters , writing and decent story. The bad. There are too many side characters and I really didn't care if the main character lived or died. Sorry not for me
February 2, 2021
Another great read!
Thanks Ransdell for writing this story. I’m looking forward to more. I know many a man who were US Marines. I can only say I wish I had served in the Marine Corps so I could say Semper Fi.
Thanks Ransdell for writing this story. I’m looking forward to more. I know many a man who were US Marines. I can only say I wish I had served in the Marine Corps so I could say Semper Fi.
March 6, 2024
wake up people
Under my wife’s account, I am a MARINE , and believe with all account
This is where this country is headed if we as people don’t get our government under control. We think fake news is a term, but it is real
Can’t wait to read no. 3
SEMPER FI
Under my wife’s account, I am a MARINE , and believe with all account
This is where this country is headed if we as people don’t get our government under control. We think fake news is a term, but it is real
Can’t wait to read no. 3
SEMPER FI
February 24, 2025
The first chapter is excellent, but then the remaining chapters dribble off into demagogic drivel. Did not finish this as I didn't want to waste my time with paper bogy-folks, paranoid delusions of an ultra-left, ultra-woke takeover of the USA. There are a number of books out there that do this better, don't bother with this one.
November 2, 2020
Should be a movie
This is a possible future that is nightmarish. On the other hand there are those that want exactly this. Treat this as a cautionary tale. Think it over.
This is a possible future that is nightmarish. On the other hand there are those that want exactly this. Treat this as a cautionary tale. Think it over.
November 24, 2020
Amazing
This was well written and plotted. The characters in the book were believable and likeable. This one is going to haunt me for awhile.
This was well written and plotted. The characters in the book were believable and likeable. This one is going to haunt me for awhile.
December 17, 2021
A way forward
Is This the way forward for the so called progressive forces already in the United States or a playbook or a way forward to spite the extreme progressive Forces
Is This the way forward for the so called progressive forces already in the United States or a playbook or a way forward to spite the extreme progressive Forces
January 7, 2022
P
Very well written Novel. I would recommend it to anyone interested in dystopian or alternative histoy. Well worth the time.
Very well written Novel. I would recommend it to anyone interested in dystopian or alternative histoy. Well worth the time.
March 4, 2023
A Trumpet's wet dream.
July 24, 2023
Great book
Paints a vivid picture of where we could be headed, when you can't trust the legitimacy of the government or the news media.
Paints a vivid picture of where we could be headed, when you can't trust the legitimacy of the government or the news media.
March 6, 2025
Loved the first book but this one wasn't holding my attention. Maybe I'll try again at a different time.
May 25, 2020
Semper Fi Brother
A story well thought out. A story well told. No offense but I hope and pray you are as wrong as any man has ever been, all the while fearing you are not. We see more and more with every passing day just how grasping, power hungry and evil the progressive movement is. Keep fighting the good fight brother.
A story well thought out. A story well told. No offense but I hope and pray you are as wrong as any man has ever been, all the while fearing you are not. We see more and more with every passing day just how grasping, power hungry and evil the progressive movement is. Keep fighting the good fight brother.
October 27, 2019
Change occurs.
But not always the way we might want. Some of the characters in this book seem to be straight out of today's headlines, as they bend the truth and belittle others. Let's work for a future where this remains fiction. As Marines (yes we always are) we will always obey orders that are based on accurate applications of Constitutional tenets.
But not always the way we might want. Some of the characters in this book seem to be straight out of today's headlines, as they bend the truth and belittle others. Let's work for a future where this remains fiction. As Marines (yes we always are) we will always obey orders that are based on accurate applications of Constitutional tenets.
February 24, 2023
The Last Marine: Book 2
This series is very well written by someone who has obviously served our country. It is my opinion that the most extreme opinions from both - BOTH - sides of the aisle are portrayed here. It is my sincere hope that there are enough of us in the middle to balance the sides out.
This series is very well written by someone who has obviously served our country. It is my opinion that the most extreme opinions from both - BOTH - sides of the aisle are portrayed here. It is my sincere hope that there are enough of us in the middle to balance the sides out.
December 1, 2022
Even better than the first book. A dark and moving novel depicting a future America - given our current trajectory. Many memorable characters and lots of moving parts make for a fast-paced story that will have you holding out hope for the remaining U.S. Marines. Already anticipating book 3!
November 26, 2019
Is this the future?
Sad to read this book and then watch it happening in the news. Read this warily because it could happen. If the future is going to be like this, when will we wake up and stop the ball from rolling down the hill.
Sad to read this book and then watch it happening in the news. Read this warily because it could happen. If the future is going to be like this, when will we wake up and stop the ball from rolling down the hill.
September 13, 2025
so good but very scary
Pretty clearly shows you what can be done and how quickly if we don’t stand up for ourselves . Great book just like the first and fast paced. Kept my attention and had many different emotions throughout. Must read in my opinion
Pretty clearly shows you what can be done and how quickly if we don’t stand up for ourselves . Great book just like the first and fast paced. Kept my attention and had many different emotions throughout. Must read in my opinion
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