Danger in the Clouds

Grid Down Survival #1

by Judith A. Barrett

Major Dave Elliott’s quiet farm life with his granddaughter and dog abruptly changes after a cyberattack causes an economic collapse. When criminals target his family, Major goes on the attack.

Major’s farm family grows when the sheriff’s family and others take refuge at the farm. After thugs are thwarted by his granddaughter’s uncanny gift to see danger, will Major succeed in exposing the conspiracy where others have so tragically failed?

Genres: Amazon

411 pages, Paperback

First published January 7, 2019

About the author

Award-winning author Judith A. Barrett lives in rural Georgia with her patient husband, FarmerMan, and two spoiled farm dogs. When she's not writing, you'll find her outside gardening or with her husband and dogs.

Judith A. Barrett writes thriller, mystery, and survival science fiction series. Her unusual main characters are brilliant, talented, and down-to-earth folks who embrace solving difficult problems and righting wrongs.

Donut Lady Mystery Series
Sweet Deal Sealed, Book 1 Sweet Deal Sealed
Sweet Deal Concealed, Book 2 Sweet Deal Concealed
Sweet Deal Revealed, Book 3 Sweet Deal Revealed
Sweet Deal Appealed, Book 4 Sweet Deal Appealed
Sweet Secret Deal, Book 5 Sweet Secret Deal

Maggie Sloan Thriller Series
I Always Wanted to Be a Spy, Book 1 I Always Wanted to Be a Spy
Red Is the New Gray, Book 2 Red is the New Gray
Hidden by Fire, Book 3 Hidden by Fire
One Eye on the Killer, Book 4 One Eye on the Killer
See Beyond the Fog, Book 5

Grid Down Survival Series
Danger in the Clouds, Book 1 Danger in the Clouds
|Danger in the Wind, Book 2 Danger in the Wind
Danger on the Road, Book 3 Danger on the Road
Danger in the Field, Book 4 Danger in the Field

Riley Malloy Thriller Series
Tagged by Death, Book 1 Tagged by Death
Defy Death, Book 2 Defy Death


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Reviews

[S.A. Krishnan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story.
Aimee is autistic and so when she looks at people, instead of their features, she imagines the face to be a cloud. She sees other things in it too, which tells her what sort of people the person behind the cloud, would be.
The story starts with Aimee living with her grandparents after the death of her parents. There the electrical grid is suddenly sabotaged and her grandfather Major Elliot gives refuge to people in need. Using her powers, Aimee is able to help her grandfather by telling him what sort of person everyone was.
The story made a very interesting reading and it deals with how people got by in disutopian times and how simple things make ordinary people so unique at difficult times.

[Deborah Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

The details the author used throughout the book. Also writing about autism and made a young girl a hero in such a beautiful way..

[Elizabeth · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't understand the great reviews. I have nothing good to say, so I'll say nothing at all.

[Pam Shelton-Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were things I liked about this book and some that bothered me. I liked Aimee Louise as a character and her different way of relating to the world was interesting. The strength of the book was her relationship with Rosalie and with the Major. Aimee Louise also became a weakness of the book. She is only 17 and has special needs and abilities, but too much started to revolve around her perceptions. At one point Major goes to see the sheriff out of concern for what happened at the electronic store and every item of discussion was Aimee Louise "thinks", "believes", "would like for you to", and "asks." No one else has any ideas about this? I like that there are so many good people trying to cooperate; so many books in the genre have almost all bad guys. However, the good guys seem to win without a lot of trying. And the poor sheriff...he never seems to have an actual name other that "Sheriff"; not even his wife calls him by name. The idea that a drug gang run by some high profile people would take down the grid just to move drugs seems far-fetched. Amidst the absolute resulting chaos, who is going to be buying these drugs? They also seem to get what is coming to them with no real effort from the good guys. I liked a lot of what the people on the farm did to thrive, but there was a lot of slow-down between something actually happening. The dialogue also had some issues. It was on the simplistic side and some of the adults had long speaking times where they changed subjects several times...taking food to the abuse shelter, I want to start canning, can we eat?-all in one breath from Molly. There was a lot to like about this book but a lot that needs work.

[Irene O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

CLouds are so expressive

This book is brilliant, it incorporates many differential problems and how people react to them. It also a extremely clever autistic girl who sees ever emotion as clouds rather than people's facial expressions. This helps to save the people around her time and again.

Aimee Louise goes to live in her grandfather's farm after the death of her parents and when things start to lose power they are joined by several others who help to keep the farm safe and secure.

They help to find out the reason behind the shortages and to aid the recovery of the area.

A must read for anyone who loves dystopian books.

[Sandy Duke · Rating 1 out of 5]

What did I think? Um....I really am not quite sure what to think. I still have no idea what happened in this book. I think it may have had a good plot but the plot was never exactly explained. I learned some things about planning for being without electricity for an extended period of time, but I'm not sure why. Some of the characters were interesting, others were not fleshed out very well. Some relationships were strange to me. There were a LOT of questions not answered. Honestly, I really do not understand how this book won a writing award. The writer does seem to have some talent for constructing an interesting plot, but in my opinion did not execute well.

[P.T.L. Perrin · Rating 5 out of 5]

After a cyberattack caused economic collapse, Major and his granddaughter, autistic Aimee Louise, open his farm to locals needing refuge. With each new addition, do they become a bigger target, or will they succeed in thwarting an evil conspiracy threatening them all? Together with his growing family, he fights off thugs identified by Aimee’s unique gifts. This first book in the Grid Down Survival Series is suspenseful, fast-moving, with richly drawn characters and enough plot twists to keep me on the edge of my seat. Excellent read!

[Emmy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maybe it's the style of writing but it was not captivating. I found the writing flat, dry and choppy. I suspected I was in trouble from the first page with how the "law partner" character delivered the news of Major's son's death...and how the writer had Major take the news. I got as far as 8% of the book before I couldn't continue. The writing needs refining. Plot may be good...who knows...I never got that far because of the writing.

[Kathryn Laing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Major Dave Elliott and his autistic granddaughter Aimee Louise gather friends in as they work to survive after the electrical grid is sabotaged. Aimee Louise see clouds in front of people's faces that warn her of their feelings and intent and uses this to help steer her grandfather and others clear of danger. Not your usual violent story, rather a fresh, uplifting one.

[Patricia Fales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid story

This book is excellent and true to what life would be. The sheriff and the major kept the family safe I hope if this were to happen in my lifetime this is how we would survive.

[Dglab1511 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I enjoyed every bit of this story. It’s the first book if this author’s I have read but not the last. I can’t wait for the next book! Loved Aimee Louise and Rosalie. Loved the family and how everyone was treated and given their own voices. Very enjoyable!

[Gloria Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very different but amazing

Story was very unique.Love how all the friends work well together and became family in an emergency situation.Love Amy Louise way of seeing people. Can't wait for the next adventure

[Carol Giacoletto-Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting! Definitely does not disappoint

While I normally would not read this genre, I am a fan of this author. So I read the book and found I could not put it down. It also includes an autistic character that was spot on.

[Linda Sorden · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent

This book is very good ! The author craftily puts you into the scene with descriptive writing and character development. I had a hard time putting it down I am so glad it’s a series. I am excited to read on !!

[Tracee Quinn · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF-I do not recommend the audible version as it's narrated by an AI male voice. The opening scene is about the death of a grown child and the AI made it sound like it wasn't even an issue. Imagine Siri narrating....

[Kristen Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting book

I enjoyed this book. I would like to see a 2nd book that goes into more about what happens with the "family."

[Readsall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read. I liked the dynamic between grandfather and granddaughter.

[Kathy Mikkelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

clouds

First I read The Girl Who Saw Clouds and then read Danger In The Clouds. I enjoyed both books . I wanted to be part of their family.

[Stacey Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put down

First book in a long time that I couldn’t put down.
A great adventure emphasizing the strength of the individual and power of community

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting plot

The main characters come together on a Georgia farm. Several families bond after someone bombs the electric grids in several states.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

engaging.

The action is spread throughout the book and the characters fantastically written. I would love to meet them for a coffee or gape juice.

[Nancy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not interested in this series

[Gerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

Very well written and interesting story. Awesome characters and a good amount of action. I hope there is another book coming by this author. I loved all the preparedness information.