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Cascade Box Set: The Complete Series - Books 1-8
When a small group of ex-military prisoners emerge from a maximum security prison, the world had already ended. But can they survive what comes next?In a remote part of the New Mexico desert, all the cell doors in a high security military prison open. Zach, Abbey and other prisoners at first believe they are being tested, but soon realize the world around them has changed and the human race is fighting to survive.This best selling box set collects all eight books of the Cascade together.
1783 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2020
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May 12, 2021
Great saga
I could not stop reading this saga, as I had to know the end. That said, it is very poorly edited, badly done war\fight scenes, and all sorts of characters and "stuff" that just magically appeared in the story with no background. The story was good..... The writing was not....
I could not stop reading this saga, as I had to know the end. That said, it is very poorly edited, badly done war\fight scenes, and all sorts of characters and "stuff" that just magically appeared in the story with no background. The story was good..... The writing was not....
August 23, 2025
the story was creative and well developed. The lower rating was because of poor editing/proofreading. Misused words. (Breaks for brakes throughout the books. Too for to far too frequently.) Poor punctuation. (Possessives not properly marked with apostrophes. Commas used at the wrong places or not used at all.) A simple Spelling and Grammar check would have caught the majority of the errors. In accurate geography. Look at a map of the USA and understand distances. (Little Rock, Mississippi doesn't exist, and if it did, it would not be on "the thirty" between Austin, TX and Lexington, KY. The errors made it difficult to stay focused on the tale. Fortunately, the tale was good enough to hold my interest in spite of the errors and the scattered use of British terminology throughout.
August 7, 2021
Editor needed!!!
Good story utterly destroyed by the author's unbelievably poor grasp of the English language . The grammar, punctuation, and spelling were beyond ignorant and utterly too distracting to bother to finish the series. (Note to the author: I used "too" and "to" correctly. You might try it sometime in your writing.)
Sorry, but I'd advise anyone who's managed to obtain an education beyond 5th grade to avoid this author as the massacre of every rule of grammar, spelling, and punctuation is far more brutal and bloody than the storyline itself. Too bad - the premise of the book was awesome and I'm almost sorry I couldn't suffer through to the finish.
Good story utterly destroyed by the author's unbelievably poor grasp of the English language . The grammar, punctuation, and spelling were beyond ignorant and utterly too distracting to bother to finish the series. (Note to the author: I used "too" and "to" correctly. You might try it sometime in your writing.)
Sorry, but I'd advise anyone who's managed to obtain an education beyond 5th grade to avoid this author as the massacre of every rule of grammar, spelling, and punctuation is far more brutal and bloody than the storyline itself. Too bad - the premise of the book was awesome and I'm almost sorry I couldn't suffer through to the finish.
January 4, 2026
Fast paced adventure
A rollicking adventure filled with strange beasts, aliens and equally nasty humans. We follow a band of (initially military prisoners) who escape at the start of the book. An enjoyable fast paced book which has various bands of protagonists running about here, there and everywhere getting into all sorts of scrapes and situations. However, there are some absolute howlers of spelling mistakes and basic grammatical errors all the way through, some of which had me laughing out loud, better proof reading needed.
A rollicking adventure filled with strange beasts, aliens and equally nasty humans. We follow a band of (initially military prisoners) who escape at the start of the book. An enjoyable fast paced book which has various bands of protagonists running about here, there and everywhere getting into all sorts of scrapes and situations. However, there are some absolute howlers of spelling mistakes and basic grammatical errors all the way through, some of which had me laughing out loud, better proof reading needed.
January 29, 2022
Interesting Tale...but oh the lack of editing...
This was an interesting 8-book series, w/decent plotting & interesting characters...but - oh-my-GOD - the errors, poor grammar, & lack of editing was appalling! At times, the tale is almost unreadable due to the poor grammar. If I were the author, I would be ashamed of this product & demand it be fixed. 5 stars for the story & characters, but NO stars for grammar & editing.
This was an interesting 8-book series, w/decent plotting & interesting characters...but - oh-my-GOD - the errors, poor grammar, & lack of editing was appalling! At times, the tale is almost unreadable due to the poor grammar. If I were the author, I would be ashamed of this product & demand it be fixed. 5 stars for the story & characters, but NO stars for grammar & editing.
October 14, 2025
Cascade box set the complete series books 1-8.
Ever wonder what would happen if the animals of the world turned against mankind ?, Wonder no more jump into this series a follow an eclectic group of people who not only try to survive the strange New world have amazing adventure s all while exploring the new creatures and crazy world around them. You won't regret buying the series and it will keep you on the edge of your seat hold on for a wild ride.
Ever wonder what would happen if the animals of the world turned against mankind ?, Wonder no more jump into this series a follow an eclectic group of people who not only try to survive the strange New world have amazing adventure s all while exploring the new creatures and crazy world around them. You won't regret buying the series and it will keep you on the edge of your seat hold on for a wild ride.
October 17, 2025
Great scenario building
As a civilization ending event this was original. I enjoyed the new animals/creatures and their relationships to their handlers. What I did not enjoy was Abbey,,by the third kidnapping and the fifth book I was so over her. Zach was okay, yet it was the surrounding characters that made it all interesting. From Mo and Mr. Teeth to Sam, Isaiah, Cal, Klept, the UFO watcher Brad or the tribe of intelligent primates, they were what kept the story moving.
As a civilization ending event this was original. I enjoyed the new animals/creatures and their relationships to their handlers. What I did not enjoy was Abbey,,by the third kidnapping and the fifth book I was so over her. Zach was okay, yet it was the surrounding characters that made it all interesting. From Mo and Mr. Teeth to Sam, Isaiah, Cal, Klept, the UFO watcher Brad or the tribe of intelligent primates, they were what kept the story moving.
May 22, 2021
The cascade seriex
I loved this series. The story was different from all others I've read. The only problems were misspellings, words missing in sentences which at times made me reread sentences to try and figure what the author was trying to say. All in all Phil Maddy did a pretty respectable job.
I loved this series. The story was different from all others I've read. The only problems were misspellings, words missing in sentences which at times made me reread sentences to try and figure what the author was trying to say. All in all Phil Maddy did a pretty respectable job.
February 27, 2025
Great storyline
I liked the storyline of this series. I could've done without a few scenes, but despite that, the storyline moved along.
I will say the series could use some editing as there's a significant amount of typos, misspelled and misused words. Noticeable enough to jar a reader from the story.
Despite that, I would recommend this to people!
I liked the storyline of this series. I could've done without a few scenes, but despite that, the storyline moved along.
I will say the series could use some editing as there's a significant amount of typos, misspelled and misused words. Noticeable enough to jar a reader from the story.
Despite that, I would recommend this to people!
November 14, 2020
Anxiety producing series. Could turn it into a sci-fi movie. Probably not the best series to read during a worldwide pandemic and these volatile times we live in, but some how it fit right in with 2020.
December 14, 2020
Cascade Box Set Books 1-8 - A Series Worth Reading
Phil Maxey penned a series to hold your interest through all eight books. A well done plot with great characters. This combines good Post Apocalyptic fiction with good Sci-fi for an outstanding set of books.
Phil Maxey penned a series to hold your interest through all eight books. A well done plot with great characters. This combines good Post Apocalyptic fiction with good Sci-fi for an outstanding set of books.
August 25, 2021
Terrible, did not finish.
The stories had no build up, like the zombie one - starts ten days in. The ash one with the fires, no real explanation it just jumps into a fire, etc and so on.
It seems like this was just a writing exercise someone put out as novels. A good idea but terrible execution.
The stories had no build up, like the zombie one - starts ten days in. The ash one with the fires, no real explanation it just jumps into a fire, etc and so on.
It seems like this was just a writing exercise someone put out as novels. A good idea but terrible execution.
March 22, 2023
I give this series a 10!
So much action! Just a delight to read, romance in war. Animals enhanced into creatures unimaginable. Aliens and going into space with aliens that are friends. I am going to read all of Phil Maxey's books.
So much action! Just a delight to read, romance in war. Animals enhanced into creatures unimaginable. Aliens and going into space with aliens that are friends. I am going to read all of Phil Maxey's books.
December 1, 2024
Can't put the books down.
I read all of these eight books with going to work and sleeping getting in the way. Really great series, you get involved with the characters. Would make a fantastic film or series. So looking forward to reading more of Phil's books.
I read all of these eight books with going to work and sleeping getting in the way. Really great series, you get involved with the characters. Would make a fantastic film or series. So looking forward to reading more of Phil's books.
April 10, 2025
Excellent
This series has everything. Monsters, aliens, mutants, and bad people. It is filled with action, loss, victories and a wee bit of romance. These books made sure I didn't get much sleep for several days. I'll be looking for more from this author.
This series has everything. Monsters, aliens, mutants, and bad people. It is filled with action, loss, victories and a wee bit of romance. These books made sure I didn't get much sleep for several days. I'll be looking for more from this author.
September 6, 2025
Lots of grammatical errors throughout series but great imagination/plot
Great plot
Too many grammatical errors throughout the series otherwise a very good read. Prequel should be read first in my opinion
Great plot
Too many grammatical errors throughout the series otherwise a very good read. Prequel should be read first in my opinion
January 1, 2026
Fabulous
I have read this series back to back over three days. Kept me totally enthralled.
Thoroughly enjoyed every book and shall look for more from this incredible author with an amazing imagination.
I have read this series back to back over three days. Kept me totally enthralled.
Thoroughly enjoyed every book and shall look for more from this incredible author with an amazing imagination.
July 15, 2020
Enjoyed!!
I really enjoyed reading the 8 books in the Cascade Series. What is next for Abbey Zack Fiona and Cal
I really enjoyed reading the 8 books in the Cascade Series. What is next for Abbey Zack Fiona and Cal
August 7, 2020
Great reading. Liked the characters and story.
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December 14, 2020
A thrill ride from start to finish!! If you like Post Apocalyptic books with Aliens, romance and great fight scenes thrown in then this book is for you!
March 4, 2021
A really enjoyable series
Whilst I did see many spelling or grammatical errors, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. The plot was well thought out and kept me entertained.
Whilst I did see many spelling or grammatical errors, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. The plot was well thought out and kept me entertained.
September 28, 2021
Different
The context of the story was good. Glad that the survivors were able to defend themselves. Going to have to read some more of your books.
The context of the story was good. Glad that the survivors were able to defend themselves. Going to have to read some more of your books.
February 4, 2022
well worth your time
Loved the challenges and change o direction. Lots of chances to the end game. Great future for a sequel as the world rebuilds.
Loved the challenges and change o direction. Lots of chances to the end game. Great future for a sequel as the world rebuilds.
March 23, 2022
Great story and plot twists!!
Held my attention despite a need for a bit of proofreading by someone other than the author....
Excellent wrap-up in the final book!!
Held my attention despite a need for a bit of proofreading by someone other than the author....
Excellent wrap-up in the final book!!
July 6, 2022
Interesting story
Great apocalyptic story. The characters are well developed and not the usual personalities. It would be a five star if someone had edited it.
Great apocalyptic story. The characters are well developed and not the usual personalities. It would be a five star if someone had edited it.
July 10, 2022
Great story
Great story! I loved how different it is from other end of world stories. Just need to work on spelling, grammar, and punctuation issues.
Great story! I loved how different it is from other end of world stories. Just need to work on spelling, grammar, and punctuation issues.
January 3, 2023
Good at first
For my own view I was really caught up in the story until three forths of the way through, it got into stuff I really wasn't in to. UFO, blagh.
For my own view I was really caught up in the story until three forths of the way through, it got into stuff I really wasn't in to. UFO, blagh.
March 22, 2023
worth the read
I enjoyed this thrilling tale of Sifi meets action!! All 8 books kept me reading!! An exciting new twist! To this genre!!
I enjoyed this thrilling tale of Sifi meets action!! All 8 books kept me reading!! An exciting new twist! To this genre!!
January 28, 2024
A really great series, one of the first I read by this writer & he had me hooked from the first paragraph of the first story! I do recommend for all that love this genre!
March 18, 2025
Good story
It really needs a proof read there were so many mistakes i stopped counting after about 100 in the first 3 books
It really needs a proof read there were so many mistakes i stopped counting after about 100 in the first 3 books
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