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Desolation #3
The Wolves Within
Sometimes the deadliest threats live next door.
Eight weeks have passed since World War Three reduced the world to cinders.
In Flagstaff, food is running dangerously low, refugees have poured in from all directions, and tensions are at breaking point. A single spark could ignite violence and tear the town apart.
When powerful local landowner Vincent Grierson begins demanding the deportation of the refugees to New River, lines are drawn in the sand. Caught in the crossfire, Jenn is thrust into yet another vicious fight for survival, one where no one is safe and the lives of thousands are at stake.
The Wolves Within is the third book in David Lucin's Desolation series.
Eight weeks have passed since World War Three reduced the world to cinders.
In Flagstaff, food is running dangerously low, refugees have poured in from all directions, and tensions are at breaking point. A single spark could ignite violence and tear the town apart.
When powerful local landowner Vincent Grierson begins demanding the deportation of the refugees to New River, lines are drawn in the sand. Caught in the crossfire, Jenn is thrust into yet another vicious fight for survival, one where no one is safe and the lives of thousands are at stake.
The Wolves Within is the third book in David Lucin's Desolation series.
243 pages, ebook
First published July 28, 2020
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David Lucin
8 books10 followersI was born and raised in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. After earning a master's degree in military history and spending a good chunk of my twenties studying the British Army in the First World War, I returned to BC and began writing fiction. Nowadays, I'm a husband, a pet owner, and the commissioner of my fantasy baseball league (though sadly not the champion). To hear about new releases and exclusive content, subscribe to my mailing list at https://subscribe.authordavidlucin.com/. You can also check out my Facebook page at https://facebook.com/authordavidlucin.
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August 10, 2020
This is book three in the Desolation series and sees the main character Jenn, having finally moved into an empty house near Maria and Gary. It has only been some eight weeks since the nuclear bombings ended Jenn is now working as security for the Beaumont’s farm and even though the shifts are quite long, she is starting to enjoy it. She has made friends with Val, who lost her whole family and became a soldier, killing many of the people she blamed for their deaths. She speaks little of it and doesn’t want Jenn to become used to it like she has. She has other people who are also becoming good friends, as she works closely with them every day or night. Flagstaff has seen its number of residents increase by a few thousands as lots of refugees made it there after the bombs fell and their own cities became warzones. The town’s Mayor Andrews allowed them to enter, but there are those who believe they are taking food from their own families.
The other large landowner, Vincent Grierson, lost his wife when the refugees arrived and he has never forgiven them for that. He has started an organisation called CFF, which wants all of the refugees removed from Flagstaff and sent to the refugee camp at New River, which is overcrowded, low on supplies and also being overrun with disease and illness. There are many in Flagstaff that believe the same as Grierson and he is using his son Phillip to carry out his plans to cause more tension and violence between the groups. A lot of the refugees have already offered themselves up to work, in any way, to help feed everyone and to offer security, whereas a lot of residents are simply relying on the city’s free food rations. Opinions are becoming heated and any little spark could cause violence to break out and the death of many to occur, tearing the fragile peace apart for ever.
If people don’t work together, for the survival of all, then humanity will fail. A sneak attack leaves a well-loved person dead and is just the start of one man’s plan for revenge. Jenn and others will find themselves at the sharp end of tall the action, as they try to stop this violence before it can spread any further and the refugees, some already friends, are picked upon and more people, from either side, will die. A great look at how simple it is for democracy to fall into chaos when evil is plotted against innocents and not enough people try to head it off before it grows unmanageable! Quick read with lots happening, but also friendships and love growing under difficult circumstances. A few more books to come in this series and I can’t wait to see what will happen to the main characters next. I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
The other large landowner, Vincent Grierson, lost his wife when the refugees arrived and he has never forgiven them for that. He has started an organisation called CFF, which wants all of the refugees removed from Flagstaff and sent to the refugee camp at New River, which is overcrowded, low on supplies and also being overrun with disease and illness. There are many in Flagstaff that believe the same as Grierson and he is using his son Phillip to carry out his plans to cause more tension and violence between the groups. A lot of the refugees have already offered themselves up to work, in any way, to help feed everyone and to offer security, whereas a lot of residents are simply relying on the city’s free food rations. Opinions are becoming heated and any little spark could cause violence to break out and the death of many to occur, tearing the fragile peace apart for ever.
If people don’t work together, for the survival of all, then humanity will fail. A sneak attack leaves a well-loved person dead and is just the start of one man’s plan for revenge. Jenn and others will find themselves at the sharp end of tall the action, as they try to stop this violence before it can spread any further and the refugees, some already friends, are picked upon and more people, from either side, will die. A great look at how simple it is for democracy to fall into chaos when evil is plotted against innocents and not enough people try to head it off before it grows unmanageable! Quick read with lots happening, but also friendships and love growing under difficult circumstances. A few more books to come in this series and I can’t wait to see what will happen to the main characters next. I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
August 2, 2020
epub; 231 pages - 9781999145873
In this third novel in the series (scheduled to be the middle book of five) the action stays in Flagstaff. Some two months after the bombs fell a routine of sorts has been established so far as is possible in the 'new normal', with food and water rationed and as much seed as possible planted for future needs. The refugees are billeted, mainly in the former University residences; Jenn and Sam have moved in together.
Jenn is working as security for one of the major farms - rations are tight, of course. And that provides one of the main plot lines. Residents are not all happy about the refugees - and a growing movement to boot them out is engendered by another land-owner who sees a possible route to power in the forthcoming mayoral election. In a move uncomfortably close (to current events) he orchestrates protests, which escalate an uncomfortable situation following a covert raid on one of the ration centres. With the police already stretched the two 'security' forces clash and Jenn is in the middle of it all.
Jenn has grown in confidence over the books and is here starting to assume a leadership rôle. It will be good to follow her progress in the next books.
In this third novel in the series (scheduled to be the middle book of five) the action stays in Flagstaff. Some two months after the bombs fell a routine of sorts has been established so far as is possible in the 'new normal', with food and water rationed and as much seed as possible planted for future needs. The refugees are billeted, mainly in the former University residences; Jenn and Sam have moved in together.
Jenn is working as security for one of the major farms - rations are tight, of course. And that provides one of the main plot lines. Residents are not all happy about the refugees - and a growing movement to boot them out is engendered by another land-owner who sees a possible route to power in the forthcoming mayoral election. In a move uncomfortably close (to current events) he orchestrates protests, which escalate an uncomfortable situation following a covert raid on one of the ration centres. With the police already stretched the two 'security' forces clash and Jenn is in the middle of it all.
Jenn has grown in confidence over the books and is here starting to assume a leadership rôle. It will be good to follow her progress in the next books.
July 26, 2020
Another excellent part to this exciting EMP adventure! A continuation of the story following Jenn through this dramatic episode! Well written, good ideas & character development! Great read! I do recommend this to anyone that loves this genre!
April 16, 2021
My Musings
Wow, just wow. Mr. Lucin developed a villain with remorse. I enjoyed Phillip's a great deal. Jenn again is proving to be a strong member of her community. Lots of excitement and a few tears. Happy ☺reading 📚!
Wow, just wow. Mr. Lucin developed a villain with remorse. I enjoyed Phillip's a great deal. Jenn again is proving to be a strong member of her community. Lots of excitement and a few tears. Happy ☺reading 📚!
May 26, 2021
The plan revealed
Jenn wins the but her new family wins after all the problems and losses. Everyone needs to help reveal the plan from the enemy within. Just a great story and I can't wait till the next book.
Jenn wins the but her new family wins after all the problems and losses. Everyone needs to help reveal the plan from the enemy within. Just a great story and I can't wait till the next book.
August 8, 2020
Survival
This is an action packed story. While it tends to all take place in a short period of time it keeps your interest.
This is an action packed story. While it tends to all take place in a short period of time it keeps your interest.
August 7, 2020
I enjoyed this series so far.
The stars given givers more weight, than me trying to write a summary of what happens.
So if you want to know what the book is about ... read the free chapters. :-)
The stars given givers more weight, than me trying to write a summary of what happens.
So if you want to know what the book is about ... read the free chapters. :-)
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