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Fire from the Sky #10
Damned Nation
Post-Apocalyptic Fiction by N.C. Reed So far, the Apocalypse has not gone according to plan. At least, not according to the plan Clay Sanders and his friends had laid out. Things are finally changing, though for better or worse remains to be seen. Clay has agreed to offer what assistance the farm can spare to aid Captain Adcock and his National Guard contingent hoping their presence will help bring order to the area. But trouble is brewing to the south and Adcock must take his men and women to Lewiston, where he finds a town reeling beneath multiple deaths from an unseen enemy. Believing this to be the retaliation that the suicidal zealot had called for with his cryptic message of ‘brimstone’, Adcock tries to contain the situation, only to lose men of his own. Turning to Clay for help on a battlefield that is unfamiliar to soldiers trained for armored combat, Lake learns who and what Clay and the others are while all but begging for help. Clay is determined to refuse until the problem turns personal, stirring many of his men to make a move toward Lewiston. As if this isn’t enough of a problem, Captain Adcock’s boss, Major Whitten, decides to visit, expressing concerns with having what he considers a Private Military Contractor, or PMC, running loose in his Area of Operations. Oh, and as a lovely parting gift, Whitten uses his authority as the Regional Commander under the martial law provision to appoint Greg Holloway, the sole surviving member of the Calhoun Sheriff’s Office, as the new Sheriff. An appointment Greg is less than thrilled about. The news they have gotten from Adcock and others has painted a very grim picture indeed to the residents of the farm. Conditions in the larger cities and towns are much worse than even Clay had allowed for and the nation itself is completely crippled. The surviving command structure is unable to communicate with itself or with anyone else and the various services needed to try and rebuild and reestablish order have ceased to function or even exist except possibly on paper. Whatever may remain of the government, wherever they may be, will have an enormous struggle ahead in trying to regain control of the major cities that are rife with violence and atrocities that make Third World nations seem tame. Until, or unless, that happens, the residents of the farm and the area around them are completely on their own. There will be no material assistance for them, no assistance at all other than the occasional presence of Captain Adcock and his team, trying to keep violence to a minimum wherever they can. If the people of Calhoun and the surrounding counties want the return of any kind of civilized society in the new era they now find themselves living in, then it will be up to them to create that society, and to make it work. They know now that it will be the work of years, perhaps decades before any form of organized government on that scale can rise from the ashes of the Fire From the Sky. Their once great nation lies in ruin, all that they have worked for gone in a flash of sunlight. The economy, justice system, public services, all of it will now have to be done by the people themselves or else it won’t be done at all. But even as the friends begin to try and piece together how they can possibly begin rebuilding at least their part of the world into something approaching a working society, one question continues to arise. A burning thought at the back of every mind. Who in their right mind would want to preside over and be responsible for repairing a Damned Nation like the one the U.S. seems to have become?
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First published October 14, 2020
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December 23, 2022
What is there to say? This is book number ten in the series. If you've made it this far, you obviously liked the previous books. If you liked them, then you'll definitely like this one. If you haven't read the previous books, stop reading this review, go find the first book and start reading it. You can thank me later.
March 24, 2024
LIFE IN THE POST-APOCALYPTIC AFTERMATH ISN'T ALL HARDSHIPS, LOSSES, & SUFFERING, BUT IT'S NOT EAZY
Fire From the Sky: Damned Nation book ten by N.C. Reed is a very well written book that will keep you interested throughout, full of action, well-defined characters, relationships between family, love ones, friends, and their community. A group brought together due to the affects from a solar flare that has taken out most of all the electronics on Earth as brought a group together trying to survive on a family farm who have taken in those who are willing to work together to survive not only for today but so that their generations of offspring will also.
I have really enjoyed this book as well as the previous nine books and look really forward to reading the remainder. I hope you will also enjoy them too.
Fire From the Sky: Damned Nation book ten by N.C. Reed is a very well written book that will keep you interested throughout, full of action, well-defined characters, relationships between family, love ones, friends, and their community. A group brought together due to the affects from a solar flare that has taken out most of all the electronics on Earth as brought a group together trying to survive on a family farm who have taken in those who are willing to work together to survive not only for today but so that their generations of offspring will also.
I have really enjoyed this book as well as the previous nine books and look really forward to reading the remainder. I hope you will also enjoy them too.
October 18, 2024
This was another excellent installment in the "Fire from the Sky" series. The editing has improved so much from the earlier books (I did notice that Whitten said he trusted Captain Whitten instead of Captain Adcock), though the prose in all of them has been very good. There is a lot of satisfying action and we find out the true nature of the religious fanatics (I'm in the "Not Surprised" column). I also like that they are starting to think about how to rebuild some kind of society going forward and was intrigued by the idea of how do you start an economy from scratch? Barter is the obvious early method but eventually you need something more standard and something that will account for services that have no tangible deliverable that you can take to a booth to exchange. Our own early economy had the benefit of the colonial British economy which developed over a thousand years. Quite a challenge and I look forward to seeing what develops.
October 17, 2020
The Sanders Transition from Survival to Rebuilding
I’ve enjoyed all of the Fire from the Sky novels as they evoke some of the same sense of adventure as Swiss Family Robinson or Robinson Crusoe. In this installment, NC Reed begins to focus on how the Sanders would work with the remains of legitimate government to rebuild some form of functioning society.
The editing for this book was better than some of the earlier installments, with fewer distracting misspellings or unintentional grammatical mistakes (as distinguished from the intentional use of the authentic Tennessee country idioms, etc.).
Though I did enjoy the book, I found it a little less engaging than the earlier volumes as there is somewhat less focus on the nitty gritty details of survival in the post-disaster world and on building down to 19th century technology. Those were the details that most grabbed me in the beginning, and though there is some attention paid in Damned Nation, I would prefer a little more focus on that area. Nevertheless, I found the book an enjoyable continuation to the Sanders’ Saga and look forward to the next installment.
I’ve enjoyed all of the Fire from the Sky novels as they evoke some of the same sense of adventure as Swiss Family Robinson or Robinson Crusoe. In this installment, NC Reed begins to focus on how the Sanders would work with the remains of legitimate government to rebuild some form of functioning society.
The editing for this book was better than some of the earlier installments, with fewer distracting misspellings or unintentional grammatical mistakes (as distinguished from the intentional use of the authentic Tennessee country idioms, etc.).
Though I did enjoy the book, I found it a little less engaging than the earlier volumes as there is somewhat less focus on the nitty gritty details of survival in the post-disaster world and on building down to 19th century technology. Those were the details that most grabbed me in the beginning, and though there is some attention paid in Damned Nation, I would prefer a little more focus on that area. Nevertheless, I found the book an enjoyable continuation to the Sanders’ Saga and look forward to the next installment.
October 22, 2020
I really enjoy this series and the latest installment opens up some really interesting questions. Where does on draw the line between helping those in need and protecting one's family?? Big, interesting questions....
There are some aspects of life that Reed glosses over that I think don't add up. Teen-agers and those just a bit older behaving like chastity is the norm seems kind of weird. I don't want sex scenes, but with the technological changes pregnancy would be a lot more likely and that would shake things up big time. I think there are some cultural dynamics that he has touched on in other parts of this story, but, aside from Lanie and Clay, everyone seems to be living in the equivalent of a monastery. What happens if Gordy and his gf get pregnant? Do they just get married?? What happens when Zach starts sleeping with someone else and V gets upset because she ran him off?
There are cultural/societal dynamics that could be explored or at least explained that would enhance the realism of the story.
There are some aspects of life that Reed glosses over that I think don't add up. Teen-agers and those just a bit older behaving like chastity is the norm seems kind of weird. I don't want sex scenes, but with the technological changes pregnancy would be a lot more likely and that would shake things up big time. I think there are some cultural dynamics that he has touched on in other parts of this story, but, aside from Lanie and Clay, everyone seems to be living in the equivalent of a monastery. What happens if Gordy and his gf get pregnant? Do they just get married?? What happens when Zach starts sleeping with someone else and V gets upset because she ran him off?
There are cultural/societal dynamics that could be explored or at least explained that would enhance the realism of the story.
October 19, 2020
Just keeps getting more impressive.
A dang good story! I have to admit that the more I read of this series, the more I'm in awe of author. The prodigious scope, depths, layers, insights, variety of subject knowledge, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, is just mind boggling. I suspect that the way he manages to tell the story without pontificating political screeds and dateable culture memes will possibly make this series stand up over quite some time into the future. I can easily see this as hard copy ownership worthy, passed through generations. (Along with "Odd Billy Todd")
Unfortunately, most of us wouldn't likely get to participate in a Sanders farm scenario. We're simply not inclined or positioned to manage that. But it's strangely comforting to think that there are those that might do so.
A dang good story! I have to admit that the more I read of this series, the more I'm in awe of author. The prodigious scope, depths, layers, insights, variety of subject knowledge, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, is just mind boggling. I suspect that the way he manages to tell the story without pontificating political screeds and dateable culture memes will possibly make this series stand up over quite some time into the future. I can easily see this as hard copy ownership worthy, passed through generations. (Along with "Odd Billy Todd")
Unfortunately, most of us wouldn't likely get to participate in a Sanders farm scenario. We're simply not inclined or positioned to manage that. But it's strangely comforting to think that there are those that might do so.
November 8, 2020
Reed continues to deliver
I've always been a fan of this genre. Reed's series is the only one I've read this many of. He continually expands his character base without neglecting his main ones. It appears he may be transitioning from a pure survival series to a world building (or, more accurately, rebuilding) phase, a good thing. One of my favorite pass times is speculating if he'll spin off some of these characters into their own books. Leon's early days, Clay in Africa, the girl who walked across part of the country to get home, etc, to name a few.
Lastly, I'll point out I've read three of Mr Reed's series (Parno, Stormcrow, and this one). All have a female character(s) with, shall I say, a self defeating character flaw. I'm thinking there's an interesting story there. Mr Reed, please write faster. - Mike, western NC
I've always been a fan of this genre. Reed's series is the only one I've read this many of. He continually expands his character base without neglecting his main ones. It appears he may be transitioning from a pure survival series to a world building (or, more accurately, rebuilding) phase, a good thing. One of my favorite pass times is speculating if he'll spin off some of these characters into their own books. Leon's early days, Clay in Africa, the girl who walked across part of the country to get home, etc, to name a few.
Lastly, I'll point out I've read three of Mr Reed's series (Parno, Stormcrow, and this one). All have a female character(s) with, shall I say, a self defeating character flaw. I'm thinking there's an interesting story there. Mr Reed, please write faster. - Mike, western NC
October 17, 2020
Another Excellent Adventure
Another enjoyable book about Clay and the Sanders group. The military is getting a bit interested in this group and what they are capable of doing. Society continues to breakdown with the strong taking advantage of the less well off and the Sanders Farm is the only place functioning like a caring society. I look forward to reading more as Clay wants to start getting a functioning society back in his area with Greg as the law. Others will want what they have and will some in the military be after them as well. Hard to put this book down and I look forward to the next one!
Another enjoyable book about Clay and the Sanders group. The military is getting a bit interested in this group and what they are capable of doing. Society continues to breakdown with the strong taking advantage of the less well off and the Sanders Farm is the only place functioning like a caring society. I look forward to reading more as Clay wants to start getting a functioning society back in his area with Greg as the law. Others will want what they have and will some in the military be after them as well. Hard to put this book down and I look forward to the next one!
October 16, 2020
Outstanding REED!!!!
N.C. Did an awesome job continuing the Sander’s Saga. As with all his work I read start to finish, cant put it down and I always end up buying the Audio version. I never served as a soldier, instead serving my community’s a firefighter for the last 24 years, but Reed’s inclusion of military jargon, traditions, really jump at you. He also relates the traumatic side of dealing with death and tragedy, putting names and depth to the struggles of PTSD. Great job can’t wait till the next! God Speed Brother and watch your SIX!!!
N.C. Did an awesome job continuing the Sander’s Saga. As with all his work I read start to finish, cant put it down and I always end up buying the Audio version. I never served as a soldier, instead serving my community’s a firefighter for the last 24 years, but Reed’s inclusion of military jargon, traditions, really jump at you. He also relates the traumatic side of dealing with death and tragedy, putting names and depth to the struggles of PTSD. Great job can’t wait till the next! God Speed Brother and watch your SIX!!!
October 25, 2020
The Mysteries Of the Sanders Adventure
Is it over we don't have to worry about The Damned Nation for a while. Or do we start to wonder about the Major or the Captain or the Lieutenant of the Guard.
Well enough speculation, this will definitely spark your interest for more of the Sanders Sage. The characters are very interesting, the plot is exciting, the action will keep you guessing. An you will want the next book now. As for the writing Mr. N. C. Reed will keep you on the ledge of your sit to the very end and wanting more.
Is it over we don't have to worry about The Damned Nation for a while. Or do we start to wonder about the Major or the Captain or the Lieutenant of the Guard.
Well enough speculation, this will definitely spark your interest for more of the Sanders Sage. The characters are very interesting, the plot is exciting, the action will keep you guessing. An you will want the next book now. As for the writing Mr. N. C. Reed will keep you on the ledge of your sit to the very end and wanting more.
October 26, 2020
High Standard Maintained
I reread the whole series through this last one. There is no book that I felt was a major disappointment. Two maybe 4.5 but the rest 5's. Which is why I look forward to each new release. I do have some constructive criticism:
1. It has bothered me since book 1 that all the generational female's names start with the letter "A". Same with the male side being duplicated. I can follow a character better that has their own name. Point: Look what you just named the new baby.
2. Clay whining too much about Jordan's attitude; it's over.
I reread the whole series through this last one. There is no book that I felt was a major disappointment. Two maybe 4.5 but the rest 5's. Which is why I look forward to each new release. I do have some constructive criticism:
1. It has bothered me since book 1 that all the generational female's names start with the letter "A". Same with the male side being duplicated. I can follow a character better that has their own name. Point: Look what you just named the new baby.
2. Clay whining too much about Jordan's attitude; it's over.
January 22, 2021
Jarhead review
Was just to realistic to not get immersed in the plot line. Could really feel the characters need to protect families, whether by blood or bonded by duty and honor. Have read all of the series up to now and should have given a glowing review before now. Just realized how many times I thought this is a truly a good read as I waited for the next book. My apologies to the author for not acknowledging a truly captivating story line. This is my first review ever, hope Mr. Reed gets the sincerity in my saying absolutely appreciate your time and talent.
Was just to realistic to not get immersed in the plot line. Could really feel the characters need to protect families, whether by blood or bonded by duty and honor. Have read all of the series up to now and should have given a glowing review before now. Just realized how many times I thought this is a truly a good read as I waited for the next book. My apologies to the author for not acknowledging a truly captivating story line. This is my first review ever, hope Mr. Reed gets the sincerity in my saying absolutely appreciate your time and talent.
October 16, 2020
Incredibly thought provoking
Many post apocalyptic stories address "what if", Mr. Reed takes a much more in depth approach. Not only considering the events and results of an " event" and the results, taking an in depth look at relationships and how actual personal beliefs are challenged and changed.
Any who enjoyed 'Lucifer's Hammer' will be blown away by this series. Remember its not about if, but when...
Many post apocalyptic stories address "what if", Mr. Reed takes a much more in depth approach. Not only considering the events and results of an " event" and the results, taking an in depth look at relationships and how actual personal beliefs are challenged and changed.
Any who enjoyed 'Lucifer's Hammer' will be blown away by this series. Remember its not about if, but when...
October 29, 2020
Very Good Series
I just finished the entire series. I was very impressed with the story. The writing and storyline was believable and I never lost interest or bored. The characters were intertwined and evolved. It was very well written. The entire series was interesting, not repetitive. It never was drawn out or confusing. The storyline and characters flowed and meshed well. I was sad at the end, because I wanted more. Good Job!
I just finished the entire series. I was very impressed with the story. The writing and storyline was believable and I never lost interest or bored. The characters were intertwined and evolved. It was very well written. The entire series was interesting, not repetitive. It never was drawn out or confusing. The storyline and characters flowed and meshed well. I was sad at the end, because I wanted more. Good Job!
October 16, 2020
The story continues !! (At last)
I read this series a few years ago, and started it again when things got dull. It was a good series, and deserved a reread. When I got to where it ended before, lo and behold, there was a new book soon to come out !! I now can continue the story, and hope that I don't have to wait so long for the next one.
I read this series a few years ago, and started it again when things got dull. It was a good series, and deserved a reread. When I got to where it ended before, lo and behold, there was a new book soon to come out !! I now can continue the story, and hope that I don't have to wait so long for the next one.
October 18, 2020
This series is best read from the beginning so you know the characters and background as it unfolds. It is one of the best EMP survival stories that I have read and I highly recommend it if that has your interest. While this is book ten I'm hoping that there are more books to come. Read book one and I'm sure you will agree.
October 19, 2020
A continuation of a really good series.
I have enjoyed this series from the very beginning. The character interaction and action keep you wanting more. I stopped reading a series I started a week ago and started reading this as soon as it was released. I can hardly wait for the next chapter in this series.
I have enjoyed this series from the very beginning. The character interaction and action keep you wanting more. I stopped reading a series I started a week ago and started reading this as soon as it was released. I can hardly wait for the next chapter in this series.
October 25, 2020
Fantastic book
Hate to read the last page and always look for the next one anxiously. Absolutely love this series and most other books by this author. Recommend for any one who enjoys a bunch of real heros working to save family and friends after a devastating apocalyptic event.
Hate to read the last page and always look for the next one anxiously. Absolutely love this series and most other books by this author. Recommend for any one who enjoys a bunch of real heros working to save family and friends after a devastating apocalyptic event.
November 21, 2020
Standing by...
I am standing by hoping the author will continue the saga of Clayton Sanders and how they handle the "new normal". Many plausible scenarios and many good ideas to think about as we are living in our "new normal" as civil unrest, political uncertainty unemployment and COVID 19 are at the forefront of our lives. Keep up the good work Mr. Reed.
I am standing by hoping the author will continue the saga of Clayton Sanders and how they handle the "new normal". Many plausible scenarios and many good ideas to think about as we are living in our "new normal" as civil unrest, political uncertainty unemployment and COVID 19 are at the forefront of our lives. Keep up the good work Mr. Reed.
November 24, 2020
Engrossing
Once I read the first in this series, I couldn't stop until instead all 10 books. I found them informative, entertaining and some of the most unusual characters. I would never be able to construct such characters and such drama as was contained in this series. I can't wait to read more by N. C. Reed.
Once I read the first in this series, I couldn't stop until instead all 10 books. I found them informative, entertaining and some of the most unusual characters. I would never be able to construct such characters and such drama as was contained in this series. I can't wait to read more by N. C. Reed.
January 27, 2021
Another Great book !
We find the farm trying to survive harvesting and gathering animals to try and boost their beef and horses for when they have no more fuel, all the while worrying about the threat from a cult of religious nutters . But all is not what it seems . Want to know more then I suggest you start reading this series it will be well worth your time.
We find the farm trying to survive harvesting and gathering animals to try and boost their beef and horses for when they have no more fuel, all the while worrying about the threat from a cult of religious nutters . But all is not what it seems . Want to know more then I suggest you start reading this series it will be well worth your time.
March 13, 2021
Mr. Reed is just a very consistently good story teller. I do wish he would provide a synopsis of prior volumes. It's difficult to catch up and remember all the characters and plots even though Mr. Reed does pump out new installments fairly quickly.
I recommend his works and look forward to the next in this series.
I recommend his works and look forward to the next in this series.
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August 19, 2021Excellent read.
One big mistake. It is extremely rare for a wife or child abuser to stop their abuse. A butt kicking is not going to change them. The message you sent by putting that in your story was really not very good. I can't help but I wonder how many women will read the story and apply it to their life holding out that their spouse will change.
One big mistake. It is extremely rare for a wife or child abuser to stop their abuse. A butt kicking is not going to change them. The message you sent by putting that in your story was really not very good. I can't help but I wonder how many women will read the story and apply it to their life holding out that their spouse will change.
August 23, 2021
The plot thickens as Clay and the team of solders are asked to do more, and the farm add's a few people.
The farm is also taking on more responsibility for the region and themselves. What will it cause them do to.
Another great read and shows what a great team can accomplish with the right training.
The farm is also taking on more responsibility for the region and themselves. What will it cause them do to.
Another great read and shows what a great team can accomplish with the right training.
April 17, 2022
Great Story
First, this is a fun story. There are parts that I skip over, which are the boy meets girl boy loses girl parts. The action is pretty good and is at least plausible. Most post-apocalypse tales are about crazed raiders stealing from each other. This one has that element but I like that there is an element of working together and rebuilding.
First, this is a fun story. There are parts that I skip over, which are the boy meets girl boy loses girl parts. The action is pretty good and is at least plausible. Most post-apocalypse tales are about crazed raiders stealing from each other. This one has that element but I like that there is an element of working together and rebuilding.
October 16, 2020
Must read
Once again Mr. Reed Has again done an excellent job Of Writing A Fantastic book. He has Made belivable situations And Believable responses.I truly look forward To the next Book in the series I am sure I will not be disappointed Because they have all been great
Once again Mr. Reed Has again done an excellent job Of Writing A Fantastic book. He has Made belivable situations And Believable responses.I truly look forward To the next Book in the series I am sure I will not be disappointed Because they have all been great
October 16, 2020
Just gets better
Every book of this series that I read just gets better than the one before it. It's hard to imagine our nation as damned, but this book clearly illustrated how it wouldn't take much for that to happen. I love this author. Highly recommend.
Every book of this series that I read just gets better than the one before it. It's hard to imagine our nation as damned, but this book clearly illustrated how it wouldn't take much for that to happen. I love this author. Highly recommend.
October 16, 2020
Obsorbing read
Great addition to the series - the Sandars farm has become the center of a growing community. The story moves quickly and also has some interesting discussions about next steps
Great addition to the series - the Sandars farm has become the center of a growing community. The story moves quickly and also has some interesting discussions about next steps
October 17, 2020
One of the best in series
Book one will always be my favorite in the series. Its probably one of my favorite prepper books. I've over the years stop reading this type of books because they usually go over the top. Loved how this book curved down that
Book one will always be my favorite in the series. Its probably one of my favorite prepper books. I've over the years stop reading this type of books because they usually go over the top. Loved how this book curved down that
October 18, 2020
Fantastic.
I am enjoying this series so much. The characters are so believable. I hope of something should occur such as this that there would be men like this around. One thing, you could use a proof reader.
I am enjoying this series so much. The characters are so believable. I hope of something should occur such as this that there would be men like this around. One thing, you could use a proof reader.
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