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LOSS: The Darkness Falls - Book 1
What would you do if faced with EMP disaster? Jason Anderson is forced to deal with that exact dilemma. How to keep his family safe and alive while waiting for the last member of the family to arrive. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Aaron Oswald had given his life to the service. Now he must decide if current events are really what they seem, or are they a ruse going to the highest chain of command? How can he save a nation from disaster, and bring it back from the brink? Book 1 of The Darkness Falls series. LOSS - Book 1 RUN - Book 2 HOME - Book 3
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2021
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April 15, 2021
Violence
This is mainly nothing but pure unmitigated violence. Tucked in among the violence was what sounded like the beginnings of a story however it never develops but the end just leaves you hanging. I did read the second book but it too is just violence. The story line it contains could be written in one paragraph!
This is mainly nothing but pure unmitigated violence. Tucked in among the violence was what sounded like the beginnings of a story however it never develops but the end just leaves you hanging. I did read the second book but it too is just violence. The story line it contains could be written in one paragraph!
January 27, 2021
Doesn't pull any punches!
If you like your stories upfront and to the point, this story is for you. Action starts almost right away, author gives enough character development to cover highlights and the story flows very well. Look forward to the next installment of this series!
If you like your stories upfront and to the point, this story is for you. Action starts almost right away, author gives enough character development to cover highlights and the story flows very well. Look forward to the next installment of this series!
January 14, 2021
Very good
I really enjoyed this book , it kept me reading all throughout the night, very fast paced and good characters. I can’t wait for book 2.
I really enjoyed this book , it kept me reading all throughout the night, very fast paced and good characters. I can’t wait for book 2.
April 1, 2021
Page turner
Read this cover to cover and embraced the family, hated the bad guy and kept rooting for the dogs. Read it
Read this cover to cover and embraced the family, hated the bad guy and kept rooting for the dogs. Read it
June 15, 2021
Good story
Good read. With today's politics the government part of the story is believable. I did not like Lester. LOL. I will read book 2
Good read. With today's politics the government part of the story is believable. I did not like Lester. LOL. I will read book 2
April 16, 2021
Where to start with this book? The characters are very, very one-dimensional, especially the main bad guy, Lester, who is one of the most over-the-top, vile and evil persons I've seen in the genre. The leaders in our government are improbably presented as a chief of staff only interested in his mistress and an always drunk, lame-duck president who is committing treason in plain sight. We are supposed to believe that only the joint chief and head of the CIA are suspicious and willing to prevent the fall of the country? And the Secret Service and everyone else in the US government are complicit? On the home front in the Midwest, Jason seems like a decent fellow but with all of his focus on prepping, he is clearly not all that good at it. He knows a lot about EMPs but did not invest in any older vehicles which would mean that they wouldn't be stranded if there was a need to bugout. He has a nice farm, grows a lot of fruits and vegetables, has cows, hogs and chickens, but barely a few days after the EMP, he feels he can't feed his livestock so will just slaughter all of them. Cows eat grass, hogs eat leftovers, chickens lay eggs. Not a good plan there was it? Some of the dialogue was unrealistic (“Is that one of you young’un’s new-fangled words? You whipper snappers keep comin’ up with new shit. I can’t keep up,” said Clark"-though I recently irritated an older gentleman who did call me a whipper snapper). Another unrealistic element was that in fairly rural Minnesota, it all goes to hell within just a few hours. Most of the people Jason speaks with don't even know an EMP occurred, but the whole area there devolves into a shooting spree and slave camp very quickly. Are biker gangs really that prepared and able to subdue law enforcement and the National Guard? Are biker gangs that prevalent in rural Minnesota? I gave it two stars because I managed to finish this book which was fortunately quite short. With all of the hard to believe aspects of the story and Lester and his gang's extremely excessive violence, I don't plan to continue with this series.
May 6, 2021
Loss: The Darkness Falls - Book 1
Oh my gosh this is a wonderful read. The plot and characters were well thought out. I could tell there was a lot of planning and organization went into the book. The editing of the book was well done. Mr. Little you are an excellent entertaining story teller.
Oh my gosh this is a wonderful read. The plot and characters were well thought out. I could tell there was a lot of planning and organization went into the book. The editing of the book was well done. Mr. Little you are an excellent entertaining story teller.
June 15, 2021
Review
Here we have a well prepared family when the EMP is set off by NK. The plot includes an evil man with superior fighting skills and luck. In spite of being hard to get into the story as it is so unbelievable I enjoyed it. The author created an interesting family to follow. Lots of good people die which I thought detracted from the plot.
Here we have a well prepared family when the EMP is set off by NK. The plot includes an evil man with superior fighting skills and luck. In spite of being hard to get into the story as it is so unbelievable I enjoyed it. The author created an interesting family to follow. Lots of good people die which I thought detracted from the plot.
February 1, 2021
Great book.
I am a little suprise how much I immediately began to enjoy the Book. I do so, and can feel the influence of mutual loved authors and that I great. I am excited to read book two in the series.
I am a little suprise how much I immediately began to enjoy the Book. I do so, and can feel the influence of mutual loved authors and that I great. I am excited to read book two in the series.
March 2, 2021
SHTF
This was a good book. With believable characters and a possible scenario. Hopefully it will take longer for people to lose their minds, but it is very difficult to say. He prepared for stupidity. Good story!
This was a good book. With believable characters and a possible scenario. Hopefully it will take longer for people to lose their minds, but it is very difficult to say. He prepared for stupidity. Good story!
April 1, 2021
Very good
Great story I had trouble putting the book down to get get anything done. I hope there won't be a Lester in real life, I recommend this book highly. Happy reading everyone!
Great story I had trouble putting the book down to get get anything done. I hope there won't be a Lester in real life, I recommend this book highly. Happy reading everyone!
April 1, 2021
Excellent reading-fast paced
LOSS is well written, fast paced and shows what could happen very quickly. Even people who think they are prepared can be caught off-guard. The storyline stays pretty consistent and is easy to follow. Just...Bailey? Did that HAVE to happen?
LOSS is well written, fast paced and shows what could happen very quickly. Even people who think they are prepared can be caught off-guard. The storyline stays pretty consistent and is easy to follow. Just...Bailey? Did that HAVE to happen?
April 14, 2021
I liked the storyline
The story was fast paced and interesting but the language was so bad I didn't even finish book 2. it is not necessary to use such offensive language to write a good book. I would have read all of it but for that
The story was fast paced and interesting but the language was so bad I didn't even finish book 2. it is not necessary to use such offensive language to write a good book. I would have read all of it but for that
May 20, 2021
Great series
If you like action this a very fast adventure in the post apocalyptic world. What do you do when the very people sworn to protect the country can't be trusted. When gang law takes over, read to find out.
If you like action this a very fast adventure in the post apocalyptic world. What do you do when the very people sworn to protect the country can't be trusted. When gang law takes over, read to find out.
June 18, 2021
Couldn't put it down!
From the first page the tempo of this book never slowed down. The characters are amazing in all the sub plots that are seamless and correlated. Each chapter is packed with excitement and S.M. Little knocked this out of the park!
From the first page the tempo of this book never slowed down. The characters are amazing in all the sub plots that are seamless and correlated. Each chapter is packed with excitement and S.M. Little knocked this out of the park!
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December 16, 2021Another Viewpoint
Not a bad story. One is always surprised to hear how soon civilisation breaks down and people go feral. Two stars recommended, as I am still unable to get the stars to change colour.
Not a bad story. One is always surprised to hear how soon civilisation breaks down and people go feral. Two stars recommended, as I am still unable to get the stars to change colour.
January 27, 2022
Excellent
Grabs you from the start and won't let go!! Some good info and a lot of luck, good and bad. You know the saying S.M.Little? Just don't kill the dog. Ok ready for book two.
Grabs you from the start and won't let go!! Some good info and a lot of luck, good and bad. You know the saying S.M.Little? Just don't kill the dog. Ok ready for book two.
March 4, 2022
Book Review:
Loss: The Darkness Falls - Book 1 by S. M. Little:
I awarded the author four stars. It was a good story but the events seemed too rushed to be credible. I have decided not to read the sequel.
Loss: The Darkness Falls - Book 1 by S. M. Little:
I awarded the author four stars. It was a good story but the events seemed too rushed to be credible. I have decided not to read the sequel.
January 12, 2021
Good book
I enjoyed reading your book. I n looking forward to the next one. I think the book could be longer.
I enjoyed reading your book. I n looking forward to the next one. I think the book could be longer.
January 20, 2021
Good book
This was a good start to a series! Definitely left me wanting more, which IMO is a sign of a really good book! Hope book 2 comes soon!
This was a good start to a series! Definitely left me wanting more, which IMO is a sign of a really good book! Hope book 2 comes soon!
February 8, 2021
Ready for the next one!
So far so good. The characters are great and I can't wait for more of the story. I hope Jason kicks butt.
So far so good. The characters are great and I can't wait for more of the story. I hope Jason kicks butt.
April 4, 2021
5 stars
Nonstop action with good character development and dialogue. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series! Good book.
Nonstop action with good character development and dialogue. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series! Good book.
April 8, 2021
Hard to read
The basic story was ok, but quickly devolved into page after page of poor writing and gratuitous violence. Lots of gratuitous violence.
The basic story was ok, but quickly devolved into page after page of poor writing and gratuitous violence. Lots of gratuitous violence.
June 13, 2021
Read this one!
Fast moving story line. Could not put book down. Got to go, next book, RUN, is ready. Probably won't get much sleep tonight!
Found another good author
Fast moving story line. Could not put book down. Got to go, next book, RUN, is ready. Probably won't get much sleep tonight!
Found another good author
July 30, 2021
Excellent read
Can’t wait for further news of Jason and his family. Hope they get away and to the meeting points they have set forth!
Can’t wait for further news of Jason and his family. Hope they get away and to the meeting points they have set forth!
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