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The Long Roll Home
Cassie Blake lives a simple life on a ranch with her family. Although she hates having to go to the city, when a dear friend makes plans to come visit, Cassie makes the drive to the airport to get her friend. While waiting at the airport, an event occurs that will change her life forever. She is over a hundred miles from home when the power fails, cell phones die, cars cease working, and planes begin falling from the skies. As a disabled veteran who relies on an electric wheelchair to get around, Cassie and her service dog, Petra, must find a way to get home in spite the challenges of distance, lawlessness, and weather. She knows getting home might be the biggest challenge of her life. Will she be able to overcome the challenges to see her family again or will she become yet another victim? Excerpt Cassie reached over and turned the knob on the radio until music floated through the van. “There’s enough bad news in the world right now, and I’m tired of hearing about it,” she told the passenger sitting in the front seat. The passenger just looked at her without responding. “What’s the matter, Petra? You didn’t want to listen to that, did you? I know you’d rather listen to music while we’re driving.” Petra gave a small bark and went back to watching out the window. Cassie reached over and gave Petra a fond scratch behind her ears, causing the three-year-old German Shepherd to bark again. “What do you think, Petra, should we sing along to the music?” Petra barked once in response, bringing a grin to Cassie’s face. “That sounded like a yes to me.” Cassie began to sing along with the radio, and soon Petra was howling along with her. Petra was so much more than just a dog to Cassie. She was a best friend, a companion, and at times, a lifesaver. As a result, Cassie often treated Petra more like a human than a pet. She would hold long conversations with Petra, talking through some of her problems. Petra was a great listener, and even offered a bark or two in response to whatever her human was saying. After a while, the song ended and both Cassie and Petra became quiet. “We’re almost there, girl. Not too much longer now. Are you ready to get some breakfast and see Jen?” Petra barked with excitement, although Cassie wasn’t really sure if it was at the thought of breakfast or seeing Cassie’s friend. The sun was barely over the horizon as Cassie turned into the airport parking garage. Jen’s flight was not due to arrive for about an hour and a half, but Cassie liked to get places early. She hated being late, and she especially hated having to rush. Her plan was to settle down in one of the restaurants near the baggage claim area and enjoy a good breakfast while she waited. Traffic in the airport was light and Cassie was happy to find a handicapped parking space right up front next to the baggage claim area. After parking her van, she took a minute to look in the mirror. The face looking back at her was pleasant enough in a wholesome sort of way. She wore no make-up, but her deep blue eyes were shining with excitement. Her nose was straight, and lightly dusted with freckles. She wore her long dark hair in a single braid down her back. Dressed in a flannel shirt, jeans, and boots, Cassie was slender, but muscular. She quickly adjusted a few stray hairs and applied lip gloss, and decided she was as ready as she was going to get. She quickly activated the controls on her electric wheelchair and undid the safety strap that held it in place on the driver’s side of the vehicle. After turning the chair around, she opened the door and pressed the button for the ramp to deploy. Petra remained quietly in her seat until Cassie called, “Petra, come.” At that command, Petra jumped over the seat and hopped out of the van.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2020
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April 29, 2024
Cassie is an ex-army police, she was sent home after her vehicle went over an IUD, which she lost part of a leg and her whole unit, including her military dog. It has been a while; I want to say almost two years or a little more than two years. She has a ranch outside of New Castle but she gets stranded at an airport, I feel like the airport is just over the Ohio boarder when the lights go out because of an EMP. She meets a fellow Army brat and together with her German Shepard they start the long road back to the ranch.
Being an amputee myself, I like that Dianne has Cassie taking care of her “residual limb” or stump on there road towards home. I like this author a lot; I have read every book she has released on Audible. She writes mostly post-apocalyptic fiction, which I generally enjoy and this is a clean series. This book and the second book are really short. Some of the imagery is disturbing but then again, man has evil in their hearts only continually and when there are no consequences that is when you really see what people are made of.
I am in a wheelchair; I have to live my life in a chair and my wheelchair is powered by a battery which is plugged in every night but I do not call my chair an electric chair. An electric chair is what prisoners are put to death in. People that spend life in a chair like mine call them power chairs. Just an Fyi.
Both of these books are clean meaning, no bad language and no sex scenes. A good first book in a two-book series!
Being an amputee myself, I like that Dianne has Cassie taking care of her “residual limb” or stump on there road towards home. I like this author a lot; I have read every book she has released on Audible. She writes mostly post-apocalyptic fiction, which I generally enjoy and this is a clean series. This book and the second book are really short. Some of the imagery is disturbing but then again, man has evil in their hearts only continually and when there are no consequences that is when you really see what people are made of.
I am in a wheelchair; I have to live my life in a chair and my wheelchair is powered by a battery which is plugged in every night but I do not call my chair an electric chair. An electric chair is what prisoners are put to death in. People that spend life in a chair like mine call them power chairs. Just an Fyi.
Both of these books are clean meaning, no bad language and no sex scenes. A good first book in a two-book series!
May 4, 2020
There was a lot to like about this book. It is a standalone, which is nice for a change. The writing was a little uneven, with some parts flowing well and others abrupt and rough. A few chapters ended so abruptly, I thought I missed a page and at the end, there is no resolution to the bad guys plaguing the area or the final disposition of the friendly neighbors. I liked the tidbits of preparedness both at the ranch and with Cassie on her trip. I liked that Cassie was a strong female character but not without challenges to her mobility. I was ready to give this 4 stars up until Cassie gave a right-wing screed straight from conservative media about the trivial focus of the left, about the impeachment "farce" and that the Civil War was only a little about slavery and mostly about states rights. The “Declaration of the Immediate Causes Which Induce and Justify the Secession of South Carolina from the Federal Union” clearly laid out that the reason for seceding was slavery. I nearly stopped reading this book at this point and continued because I was curious about Andy and Cassie and hoped that this was a one-off conservative shriek and not a pattern. As it was, it spoiled the story for me in spite of the good points.
December 31, 2020
We selected this book to read for a family book club with me, my teenage nieces and my mother. From the start, we were distracted by the fact that every character happen to know what an EMP was and most knew immediately what to do. Many were also “preppers“ which was convenient to the storyline. The number of characters were not developed enough to really make sense to me. It became quite clear where the author stands politically, with the most memorable part for me being when she tried to explain the Civil War by saying that the south “needed slaves to keep the big plantations productive.“ While that may have been true, it seemed like she was using the idea of state’s rights to justify the horrors of slavery. The book had a few spelling errors, and in one section she use the wrong name for one of the characters. We wish she had a more vigorous editing process. Many of the characters encountered people who were intent on violence against them and some of it seemed gratuitous. On the positive side I think we all wanted to know what was going to happen so we kept reading to the end.
December 28, 2020
An easy read -- Cassie drives to the airport over 100 miles from home to meet a friend. While waiting at the airport, an event occurs that will change her life forever. The power fails, cell phones die, cars cease working, and planes begin falling from the skies. As a disabled veteran who relies on an electric wheelchair to get around, Cassie and her service dog, Petra, must find a way to get home in spite the challenges of distance, lawlessness, and weather. She meets someone who then accompanies her on her trek home and as she is an expert in survival skills which need to be put to good use for them to survive the journey. Along the way they meet a family in distress and these children also accompany them. Some parts of the story are quite predictable and other parts are rather unbelievable.
October 18, 2022
Was excited for this book and it's premise... Until,
I got a itch slap that this was written by someone who felt like popping in a political little hit piece.
If I I wanted to read something that you can tell has drunk the moolah dog the far rights? Go for it.
I live in reality.
Where I know trans people exist.
Treating hem like people is basic human respect.
They do know which bathrooms they should use.
That was always a fear mongering hit piece of bullshit.
And the impeachment wasn't planned before the election.
It's honestly disappointing.
A vet and her pup? Surviving an emp apocalypse... Traveling 150miles?
I was excited.
Thanks for ruining it for me and wasting my time.
Also a new editor might help. Just saying.
I got a itch slap that this was written by someone who felt like popping in a political little hit piece.
If I I wanted to read something that you can tell has drunk the moolah dog the far rights? Go for it.
I live in reality.
Where I know trans people exist.
Treating hem like people is basic human respect.
They do know which bathrooms they should use.
That was always a fear mongering hit piece of bullshit.
And the impeachment wasn't planned before the election.
It's honestly disappointing.
A vet and her pup? Surviving an emp apocalypse... Traveling 150miles?
I was excited.
Thanks for ruining it for me and wasting my time.
Also a new editor might help. Just saying.
October 10, 2020
Family, New and Old
First novel of this author that I’ve read.....and a good one it is! Although another EMP event, the way the main and minor characters come together is rather new and fresh. The journey explains the importance of preparation beyond purchasing, etc. The variety of settings and events kept me interested as well as other reasons to finish this novel and hope fo a second.
First novel of this author that I’ve read.....and a good one it is! Although another EMP event, the way the main and minor characters come together is rather new and fresh. The journey explains the importance of preparation beyond purchasing, etc. The variety of settings and events kept me interested as well as other reasons to finish this novel and hope fo a second.
May 25, 2024
great book
Book really flows from first to last page. Full of action and danger.
The story has a good concept, lot of info on preparing for worlds end via EMP. Strong characters with Cassie and her family and friends. Cassie is strong character and doesn’t use her handicap a restriction to living. I felt the children parts were smoothed over, too pat, unrealistic. Glad there wasn’t detailed of the violence and horror of the attacks in the town church. Overall a great read.
Book really flows from first to last page. Full of action and danger.
The story has a good concept, lot of info on preparing for worlds end via EMP. Strong characters with Cassie and her family and friends. Cassie is strong character and doesn’t use her handicap a restriction to living. I felt the children parts were smoothed over, too pat, unrealistic. Glad there wasn’t detailed of the violence and horror of the attacks in the town church. Overall a great read.
February 19, 2025
Bad
This book reads like a very young person wrote it. Or a person who has zero idea how to write dialog. The characters and plots are tired, flat and predictable. To happen You can guess what's going to happen chapters before it does and you know what each character will do in response.
In addition, the author tries (unsuccessfully) to hide their right leaning political stance, rewriting historical facts in the process.
This book reads like a very young person wrote it. Or a person who has zero idea how to write dialog. The characters and plots are tired, flat and predictable. To happen You can guess what's going to happen chapters before it does and you know what each character will do in response.
In addition, the author tries (unsuccessfully) to hide their right leaning political stance, rewriting historical facts in the process.
March 4, 2020
Coming Home
Cassie and Andy make a wonderful team! This is a standalone novel about what happens to an ordinary people after an EMP strike. Getting home for Cassie and Andy from the airport is very adventurous to say the least, getting back to the ranch is just WOW! A great 👍 novel from beginning to end.
Cassie and Andy make a wonderful team! This is a standalone novel about what happens to an ordinary people after an EMP strike. Getting home for Cassie and Andy from the airport is very adventurous to say the least, getting back to the ranch is just WOW! A great 👍 novel from beginning to end.
August 2, 2022
Hope for an Uncertain Future
There is nothing more life affirming than seeing hope bloom
and grow. This is my second read of The Long Roll Home and I NEEDED it!
No gratuitous violence and no "filler" chapters just fleshing out the pages. I LIKE these people and you will too!
Can't wait to start Book Two!
There is nothing more life affirming than seeing hope bloom
and grow. This is my second read of The Long Roll Home and I NEEDED it!
No gratuitous violence and no "filler" chapters just fleshing out the pages. I LIKE these people and you will too!
Can't wait to start Book Two!
August 12, 2022
A wonderful and inspiring story.
I loved how Cassie always had a positive attitude and how she could take care of herself even through she was in a wheelchair. There was so much useful information in the story that the book could be used as a guide on things you needed to consider to survive such a situation. Wish there was a part 2 to the story.
I loved how Cassie always had a positive attitude and how she could take care of herself even through she was in a wheelchair. There was so much useful information in the story that the book could be used as a guide on things you needed to consider to survive such a situation. Wish there was a part 2 to the story.
December 21, 2023
I read the 2 book series and it was ok. I tend toward criticisms but it was a decent read. Problem..if people try to cook in and eat out of galvanized buckets they should prepare for zinc toxicity. Other than that overall these genre tend to depict the bad guys as dirty and smelly people wallowing in filth. Surely there are some who prefer cleanliness and orderin their lives.
May 12, 2020
Great story loved every page .
This is the best book I have read all year really well written can't wait to read more about this family .will keep reading more and tell all my friends too.
This is the best book I have read all year really well written can't wait to read more about this family .will keep reading more and tell all my friends too.
June 22, 2020
The Long Roll Homr
I enjoyed how much love and kindness was in this story. It was the end of the world as we know it, and people were eager to do all the evil in their hearts. But , some people still could cautiously care.
I enjoyed how much love and kindness was in this story. It was the end of the world as we know it, and people were eager to do all the evil in their hearts. But , some people still could cautiously care.
August 25, 2020
Good Read
While a few things required suspension of belief , overall a great read. Love this genre and learn something from each book read. That goes for this book and I am really hoping the story continues!
While a few things required suspension of belief , overall a great read. Love this genre and learn something from each book read. That goes for this book and I am really hoping the story continues!
November 19, 2020
Great story!
An excellent story of an apocalyptic event. The heroine has an artificial leg and a spirit as large as the outdoors. I enjoyed Cassie and Andy’s journey not only home but falling in love and adopting children in their time of need.
Highly recommended!!
An excellent story of an apocalyptic event. The heroine has an artificial leg and a spirit as large as the outdoors. I enjoyed Cassie and Andy’s journey not only home but falling in love and adopting children in their time of need.
Highly recommended!!
December 15, 2020
Exceedance story and I enjoyed it very much. I loved how 2 army vets meet and how children entered the picture. It was violence but not so much as some books about the EMP. It was more heart warming than anything.
January 29, 2021
Great characters
This is one of my favourite type of apocalyptic books. It moves with good speed and has characters you can relate to. I recommend it to everyone who doesn't want to be hit in the face with the violence that could happen.
This is one of my favourite type of apocalyptic books. It moves with good speed and has characters you can relate to. I recommend it to everyone who doesn't want to be hit in the face with the violence that could happen.
January 29, 2021
Life after an EMP
The author, Diana E Anderson, writes a very well put together story of what life could be like one minute after an EMP. This story is a more concise variation of her 'Premonitions ' series. I really enjoyed her story line and her character development.
The author, Diana E Anderson, writes a very well put together story of what life could be like one minute after an EMP. This story is a more concise variation of her 'Premonitions ' series. I really enjoyed her story line and her character development.
August 14, 2022
Good story
I liked this story it was both sweet and yet contained elements of the darker side. It was a fast read and the characters developed quickly giving you an attachment in the outcome of their fates.
I liked this story it was both sweet and yet contained elements of the darker side. It was a fast read and the characters developed quickly giving you an attachment in the outcome of their fates.
December 12, 2022
Awesome
This is a wonderful story. I loved getting to know the characters and watching as they got to know each other. Their struggles to get home safely are interesting and informative. This is a fun story to read and I am so looking forward to the next one.
This is a wonderful story. I loved getting to know the characters and watching as they got to know each other. Their struggles to get home safely are interesting and informative. This is a fun story to read and I am so looking forward to the next one.
March 9, 2024
good read
Well thought out and interesting plot. Apocalyptic fiction often disappears anyone who is not a perfect specimen into the background of ignorable casualties. It was excellent to see knowledge and experience as being at least as valuable as strong or whole limbs.
Well thought out and interesting plot. Apocalyptic fiction often disappears anyone who is not a perfect specimen into the background of ignorable casualties. It was excellent to see knowledge and experience as being at least as valuable as strong or whole limbs.
June 17, 2020
The Long Roll Home review
The Long Roll Home is a post apocalyptic EMP survival book written by author Diana E. Anderson. This would make a great series.
The Long Roll Home is a post apocalyptic EMP survival book written by author Diana E. Anderson. This would make a great series.
July 18, 2020
A story of acceptance.
A story that shows us what love and compassion for others can do in a time of great loss and confusion.
A story that shows us what love and compassion for others can do in a time of great loss and confusion.
July 27, 2020
Good
I enjoyed this book very much. It kept my interest all the way through, I would recommend to anyone looking for a good soft read.
I enjoyed this book very much. It kept my interest all the way through, I would recommend to anyone looking for a good soft read.
September 9, 2020
Heartfelt
What an adventure for 2 veterans who find more than they could ever have bargained for in the midst of the apocalypse. A genuinely good read!
What an adventure for 2 veterans who find more than they could ever have bargained for in the midst of the apocalypse. A genuinely good read!
September 9, 2020
Standalone book about a disabled vet. Really good for the most part. Pacing could use a little work, but all in all a fantastic first book!
September 28, 2020
Great book
This is a great book I know everyone will enjoy reading and have a hard time putting it down good story and characters
This is a great book I know everyone will enjoy reading and have a hard time putting it down good story and characters
November 8, 2020
Wonderful book
Enjoyed the book looking forward to book 2 tensed how the family do in the ranch as they go through the hard times
Enjoyed the book looking forward to book 2 tensed how the family do in the ranch as they go through the hard times
November 9, 2020
Terrific
What a wonderful story and so well written. The characters are believable and interesting. I hope this is the beginning of a very long series.
What a wonderful story and so well written. The characters are believable and interesting. I hope this is the beginning of a very long series.
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