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Epoch's End #1
Endure
A disaster in the North Atlantic. A father and daughter caught in the middle. A desperate struggle for survival, where each step may be the last.
In the North Atlantic, a massive fissure in the sea floor has opened up, and an underground reservoir is releasing quadrillions of gallons of water into the oceans.
A dozen Naval ships investigating this strange anomaly are sunk, leaving one scientist and his daughter as the only survivors.
As unforeseen consequences spread from the anomalous rupture, those on both land and sea are faced with the reality that life in the world is rapidly changing as the current epoch ends… and a new one begins.
In the North Atlantic, a massive fissure in the sea floor has opened up, and an underground reservoir is releasing quadrillions of gallons of water into the oceans.
A dozen Naval ships investigating this strange anomaly are sunk, leaving one scientist and his daughter as the only survivors.
As unforeseen consequences spread from the anomalous rupture, those on both land and sea are faced with the reality that life in the world is rapidly changing as the current epoch ends… and a new one begins.
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349 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2021
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January 30, 2022
Good story idea but sloppy writing
I enjoyed the plot setup but Mr. Kraus needs to invest in a good content and line editor. There are numerous typos, incomplete thoughts, and wrong words throughout. He has sudden overly lush descriptions in some parts and none where he needs it in other parts. He chose to switch from past tense to present tense for certain chapters with no reason or purpose. The book is a rocky road for a reader and a bit of an embarrassment for the author. Despite that, the situations and the characters kept me reading.
I enjoyed the plot setup but Mr. Kraus needs to invest in a good content and line editor. There are numerous typos, incomplete thoughts, and wrong words throughout. He has sudden overly lush descriptions in some parts and none where he needs it in other parts. He chose to switch from past tense to present tense for certain chapters with no reason or purpose. The book is a rocky road for a reader and a bit of an embarrassment for the author. Despite that, the situations and the characters kept me reading.
March 27, 2022
More Post-Apocalypse Trash.
Didn't care for this by-the-numbers P.A. Story at all and frankly can't imagine reading any subsequent volumes in the series. How do you make your P.A. Boring? Apparently it's easy, just yammer on about how perfect the separated family at the heart of the story is. Thrilling it's not.
Didn't care for this by-the-numbers P.A. Story at all and frankly can't imagine reading any subsequent volumes in the series. How do you make your P.A. Boring? Apparently it's easy, just yammer on about how perfect the separated family at the heart of the story is. Thrilling it's not.
January 1, 2022
This was an interesting and different premise to the cause of the disaster with a geologic anomaly that causes a disruption of the North Atlantic conveyor, though I am not sure about the validity of the science here. The premise of the character situation is typical of a lot of novels in the genre, with a tight-knit, prepared family that is not together when it all starts. There was a lot of detail in the preps etc which tended to bog down the story a bit. I'm also surprised that Barbara did not consider warning any friends or others in her small locality so they could be better prepared, even after she had stocked up. I guess she is not a very good friend and neighbor. I also question that Tom and his daughter started out in Maine, ended up on a life raft in the Atlantic and manage to fairly quickly and conveniently beach on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. That does not seem feasible. Tom never tells anyone, including the law enforcement of the Outer Banks that he was working on the anomaly, survived the sinking ships and maybe they could contact his boss (who might have been able to send a helicopter for him)? Maybe he is not that smart. Disaster looming everywhere on the east coast, but the president (who is still in DC and not somewhere safer), insists that the affected mayors and governors leave the places that need them most and physically travel to DC to meet him? Bad plan. There were quite a lot editing issues that should have been caught. All in all, I did rather enjoy the story, though, and will continue.
October 14, 2021
Another outstanding series by Mike Kraus This time a huge disaster in the North Atlantic. Everything that could go wrong is happening It definitely keeps you on edge, seeing what everyone goes through. Ready for the next book.
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March 3, 2023A post-apocalyptic survival series. In the North Atlantic, a massive fissure in the sea floor has opened up, and an underground reservoir is releasing quadrillions of gallons of fresh water into the oceans. Sealife is dying, and the world is facing the threat of an ice age. One man is trying to get home to his family.
January 26, 2022
Good story, but
I liked the story line overall. I did have a bit of trouble with all the prepper instructions, though. Some chapters I felt like I might get tested at the end. I also didn't like the way Barbara treated "the kiddo's". Kids that are raised in this matter don't need to be treated like three year olds, especially the 14 y.o, who is apparently many years younger than her 16 y.o sister, and mom is amazed when the girl acts like her age. And what's with cooking three chickens for 5 people when everyone's already worried about food shortages? Or perfect pot roasts every night with no mention of ever eating anything leftover, even after wrapping up the extra food and putting it away? These are preppers? Any, I didn't hate the book, just found quirky things that truly annoyed me. I will read the next one. Oh, by the way, New Bedford is in Massachusetts, not Rhode Island.
I liked the story line overall. I did have a bit of trouble with all the prepper instructions, though. Some chapters I felt like I might get tested at the end. I also didn't like the way Barbara treated "the kiddo's". Kids that are raised in this matter don't need to be treated like three year olds, especially the 14 y.o, who is apparently many years younger than her 16 y.o sister, and mom is amazed when the girl acts like her age. And what's with cooking three chickens for 5 people when everyone's already worried about food shortages? Or perfect pot roasts every night with no mention of ever eating anything leftover, even after wrapping up the extra food and putting it away? These are preppers? Any, I didn't hate the book, just found quirky things that truly annoyed me. I will read the next one. Oh, by the way, New Bedford is in Massachusetts, not Rhode Island.
March 13, 2022
Interesting premise
This is an interesting take on the usual post-apocalyptic tale. I am enjoying the series, but I have two big issues with it. One, the editing is terrible, a simple grammar checker would have fixed a ton of very annoying errors. And two, the author should have downloaded a list of military ranks. There’s no such thing as a Chief Staff Sergeant in any military branch, and there are no Lieutenant Colonels in the Navy. There are some other issues with the military portions of the story, but the rank ones are the most egregious. All the others can be put down to lack of familiarity with military operations (such as the fact that a Specialist is never going to refer to a Lieutenant by just his last name).
This is an interesting take on the usual post-apocalyptic tale. I am enjoying the series, but I have two big issues with it. One, the editing is terrible, a simple grammar checker would have fixed a ton of very annoying errors. And two, the author should have downloaded a list of military ranks. There’s no such thing as a Chief Staff Sergeant in any military branch, and there are no Lieutenant Colonels in the Navy. There are some other issues with the military portions of the story, but the rank ones are the most egregious. All the others can be put down to lack of familiarity with military operations (such as the fact that a Specialist is never going to refer to a Lieutenant by just his last name).
October 11, 2021
Endure - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Epoch's End, Book 1, by the insanely talented authorial genius that is Mike Kraus, is a warning of Armageddon-like events to come, in Endure, as a literally earth-shattering natural event brings the USA to its metaphorical knees and only the strong will survive.
Can Tom McKnight, Suresh and other marine biologists and engineers, come up with a solution to reverse the deadly submarine eruptions - or is a second Biblically-proportioned Flood going to drown the world once more?
Triple points of view come from both the unexpectedly separated halves of the McKnight family, interspersed with the President's announcements, (of a national emergency, with potentially life-changing effects on both people and industries), keeping the action real and riveting, while showing how absolutely possible such global events could be, going forward.
Get your copy today - it could save your life and at the very least, you're guaranteed a rip-roaring, post-Apocalyptic thriller that's sure to satisfy!
Epoch's End, Book 1, by the insanely talented authorial genius that is Mike Kraus, is a warning of Armageddon-like events to come, in Endure, as a literally earth-shattering natural event brings the USA to its metaphorical knees and only the strong will survive.
Can Tom McKnight, Suresh and other marine biologists and engineers, come up with a solution to reverse the deadly submarine eruptions - or is a second Biblically-proportioned Flood going to drown the world once more?
Triple points of view come from both the unexpectedly separated halves of the McKnight family, interspersed with the President's announcements, (of a national emergency, with potentially life-changing effects on both people and industries), keeping the action real and riveting, while showing how absolutely possible such global events could be, going forward.
Get your copy today - it could save your life and at the very least, you're guaranteed a rip-roaring, post-Apocalyptic thriller that's sure to satisfy!
August 8, 2022
Good read
Even though the author took time to build up the (continuing) disaster for the entire book, there weren’t too many characters to go back and forth to in their individual plights. Yet the pacing was slow in some parts and a bit over descriptive in other parts. I think the author intended the ending to be a cliffhanger, but it felt more of a quick cut off. Almost as if this was a bigger book and the author just picked a part to stop so another book could be made. Despite the above, I really enjoyed the thought out science behind a more realistic probable apocalyptic scenario. The characters are very developed and I found myself being able to relate to and/or empathize with them. I’m looking forward to reading book two, but I will probably read another book before I do simply because I really like fast paced action and with this author you kind of need to slow down and be in the mood for a relaxed read.
Even though the author took time to build up the (continuing) disaster for the entire book, there weren’t too many characters to go back and forth to in their individual plights. Yet the pacing was slow in some parts and a bit over descriptive in other parts. I think the author intended the ending to be a cliffhanger, but it felt more of a quick cut off. Almost as if this was a bigger book and the author just picked a part to stop so another book could be made. Despite the above, I really enjoyed the thought out science behind a more realistic probable apocalyptic scenario. The characters are very developed and I found myself being able to relate to and/or empathize with them. I’m looking forward to reading book two, but I will probably read another book before I do simply because I really like fast paced action and with this author you kind of need to slow down and be in the mood for a relaxed read.
December 7, 2021
Storyline is good but – – –
The story and characters we’re good if somewhat “Pollyanna-ish, and the storyline was interesting. However the pacing of the story kept getting bogged down with data dump after data dump clumsily imparted via the characters. Like a lot of apocalyptic stories the author felt it necessary to explain way more than necessary. Pretty sure I really didn’t need to know how many cans of soup they had in stock nor what kind of chickens -pure blood and mixed breed- they had. The science relating to the actual catastrophe was interesting but again way more info than needed to progress the story. Add that to a cliffhanger of an ending and the result is: yes I will get the next book because hopefully all of this information doesn’t have to be repeated and we can get on with the story. I have my fingers crossed.
The story and characters we’re good if somewhat “Pollyanna-ish, and the storyline was interesting. However the pacing of the story kept getting bogged down with data dump after data dump clumsily imparted via the characters. Like a lot of apocalyptic stories the author felt it necessary to explain way more than necessary. Pretty sure I really didn’t need to know how many cans of soup they had in stock nor what kind of chickens -pure blood and mixed breed- they had. The science relating to the actual catastrophe was interesting but again way more info than needed to progress the story. Add that to a cliffhanger of an ending and the result is: yes I will get the next book because hopefully all of this information doesn’t have to be repeated and we can get on with the story. I have my fingers crossed.
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March 21, 2022Had to Catch My Breath - INCREDIBLE SUSPENSE!
The suspense is written brilliantly. If it wasn't broken as it was i might have gone blue from holding my breath!
This book will appeal to all who have conceryfor the future - ALL AGES! I am looking forward to introducing this series to my Grandsons and my older neighbors. We all know that bad weather can happen and smart people prepare. The reminders withhin this book on what to prepare are imortant. I thought was prepared but some reminders alerted me that i can do better. I could go on and on about this book BUT I need to find out what will happen where i left off.
THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD THAT I WOUULD GIVE IT 10 STARS IF I COULD!!
The suspense is written brilliantly. If it wasn't broken as it was i might have gone blue from holding my breath!
This book will appeal to all who have conceryfor the future - ALL AGES! I am looking forward to introducing this series to my Grandsons and my older neighbors. We all know that bad weather can happen and smart people prepare. The reminders withhin this book on what to prepare are imortant. I thought was prepared but some reminders alerted me that i can do better. I could go on and on about this book BUT I need to find out what will happen where i left off.
THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD THAT I WOUULD GIVE IT 10 STARS IF I COULD!!
March 14, 2024
This was a decent book, the story is decent if a bit slow at times and the cutaway scenes are a bit off topic. Also the story editor isn't great. The middle child turns into the youngest, and trades names with the oldest a few times. That kind of thing tends to pull a person out of the fiction pretty quick, which disrupts their enjoyment.
Overall, about what I would expect from a new author, which was surprising because of this authors previously acclaimed series and books. Still a decently enjoyable read. I've had to actually quit reading from some authors because of lack of story continuity.
Overall, about what I would expect from a new author, which was surprising because of this authors previously acclaimed series and books. Still a decently enjoyable read. I've had to actually quit reading from some authors because of lack of story continuity.
December 14, 2021
Another WINNER for Mike Kraus!
This is a wonderful book that kept me turning the pages. It was fresh, excellent plot and believable characters that I could call friends. With all the books written in this genre, Kraus is a MASTER! However, the reason I did not rate this book with 5 stars, which it deserves, is all the grammatical errors. Whoever proof read this book before publishing did a terrible job.
This is a wonderful book that kept me turning the pages. It was fresh, excellent plot and believable characters that I could call friends. With all the books written in this genre, Kraus is a MASTER! However, the reason I did not rate this book with 5 stars, which it deserves, is all the grammatical errors. Whoever proof read this book before publishing did a terrible job.
December 31, 2021
Very exciting apocalyptic story
The storyline is very interesting and the characters seem realistic and several captured my empathy. I especially liked the fact that the family has faith in God. I would have given Endure 4 stars if it had been proofread and edited better. I admit I'm a grammar cop and lost of readers don't mind such. So, if you're one of those lucky people, you'll love this action packed apoc thriller.
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The storyline is very interesting and the characters seem realistic and several captured my empathy. I especially liked the fact that the family has faith in God. I would have given Endure 4 stars if it had been proofread and edited better. I admit I'm a grammar cop and lost of readers don't mind such. So, if you're one of those lucky people, you'll love this action packed apoc thriller.
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March 14, 2022
Very entertaining
An anomaly in the ocean floor has suddenly and forcefully made its presence known. A crack in the earth’s core and is spewing megatons of fresh water into the Atlantic Ocean thereby raising water throughout the globe. Tom and his daughter are away from hundreds of miles from home.
This is an exciting tale of trials and tribulation of family caught in the middle of it.
An anomaly in the ocean floor has suddenly and forcefully made its presence known. A crack in the earth’s core and is spewing megatons of fresh water into the Atlantic Ocean thereby raising water throughout the globe. Tom and his daughter are away from hundreds of miles from home.
This is an exciting tale of trials and tribulation of family caught in the middle of it.
May 9, 2022
an apocalypse for sure
This is an apocalypse tale for sure. And a little different for me. There’s a crack in the ocean floor and fresh water is pouring out. And that’s just the start. This first novel has adrenaline in abundance, a couple of prepper families and bad guys that start sneaking around fairly early on. Endure is easy to read, addictive and full of things that must’ve needed a great deal of research. There is a strong touch of reality.
This is an apocalypse tale for sure. And a little different for me. There’s a crack in the ocean floor and fresh water is pouring out. And that’s just the start. This first novel has adrenaline in abundance, a couple of prepper families and bad guys that start sneaking around fairly early on. Endure is easy to read, addictive and full of things that must’ve needed a great deal of research. There is a strong touch of reality.
August 16, 2022
Unique World Changing Disaster!
Great start to the series that pulls you in quickly with multiple interesting characters. I like the unusual event that shapes this story & gives insight into how connected our systems are in nature. My only negative on this book one is the dialogue between Mom & kids gets tedious…I could do with a much shorter version of that part. Overall, a great read!
Great start to the series that pulls you in quickly with multiple interesting characters. I like the unusual event that shapes this story & gives insight into how connected our systems are in nature. My only negative on this book one is the dialogue between Mom & kids gets tedious…I could do with a much shorter version of that part. Overall, a great read!
December 7, 2022
Not what I was expecting...
When I think of posts apocalyptic fiction, I think more of Biblically-inspired fiction. While this book wasn't filled with the smut and foul language commonly associated with "thrillers", it wasn't based on any kind of Christian theme, either. I can't fault the author for that but I found some of the punctuation and grammar a bit shady at times. I am undecided at the moment as to whether or not I will continue with the series.
When I think of posts apocalyptic fiction, I think more of Biblically-inspired fiction. While this book wasn't filled with the smut and foul language commonly associated with "thrillers", it wasn't based on any kind of Christian theme, either. I can't fault the author for that but I found some of the punctuation and grammar a bit shady at times. I am undecided at the moment as to whether or not I will continue with the series.
December 27, 2022
Endure: You should read it!
This is a unique kind of apocalypse. An anomaly in the Atlantic Ocean has caused fresh water from deep in the earth to desalinate the ocean, causing sea life to die and effecting weather and causing flooding.
Our characters are the family who are apart when this happens, all trying to prepare to survive what comes. I am on to book two in this series. Highly recommend.
This is a unique kind of apocalypse. An anomaly in the Atlantic Ocean has caused fresh water from deep in the earth to desalinate the ocean, causing sea life to die and effecting weather and causing flooding.
Our characters are the family who are apart when this happens, all trying to prepare to survive what comes. I am on to book two in this series. Highly recommend.
May 13, 2023
Very disappointing book
I gave two stars because the story itself is ok. But the book is filled with errors, mistakes and outright contradictions.
Plus it apparently was not edited.....it's full of missing words and misspelled words. Makes reading difficult
I finished the book because I like the story but I won't waste my time on any more of the series for the above reasons.
And who calls the president of the United States by their first name?
Book was a waste of my time.
I gave two stars because the story itself is ok. But the book is filled with errors, mistakes and outright contradictions.
Plus it apparently was not edited.....it's full of missing words and misspelled words. Makes reading difficult
I finished the book because I like the story but I won't waste my time on any more of the series for the above reasons.
And who calls the president of the United States by their first name?
Book was a waste of my time.
November 16, 2021
This is a good start on a series of books. The characters are interesting. The plot thickens as you read along. The ending, of course, leaves you wanting more. The author,however, often misuses the word sunk for sank which is very annoying. He also uses me instead of I in sentences. “Me and…Joe are going to the store instead of Joe and I. Simple errors such as these give me pause.
November 29, 2021
Definitely Different
Gripping scenes and intense storyline with a new twist to post-apoc. Mike Kraus doing what he does best, and another great series is underway. My only gripe is poor text editing that causes some reading "speed bumps." I just can't help but be distracted by wrong and missing words. Otherwise, I look forward to the rest of the series.
Gripping scenes and intense storyline with a new twist to post-apoc. Mike Kraus doing what he does best, and another great series is underway. My only gripe is poor text editing that causes some reading "speed bumps." I just can't help but be distracted by wrong and missing words. Otherwise, I look forward to the rest of the series.
January 14, 2022
is it getting cold?
Always like end of world as we know it books, it has a few typos in it ,but not too distracting. The story is great, family separated, trying to get back together only one set doesn’t know exactly what’s happening even though he knows what happened.
It’s a good entertaining read. Well written
Always like end of world as we know it books, it has a few typos in it ,but not too distracting. The story is great, family separated, trying to get back together only one set doesn’t know exactly what’s happening even though he knows what happened.
It’s a good entertaining read. Well written
May 29, 2022
Great story
I love the story, and had no trouble becoming invested in the characters, especially Sam. But the switch in tense every time the scene switches to the government was jarring and takes you out of the story. I was getting to where I made a face every time a chapter from the government came up.
I love the story, and had no trouble becoming invested in the characters, especially Sam. But the switch in tense every time the scene switches to the government was jarring and takes you out of the story. I was getting to where I made a face every time a chapter from the government came up.
June 29, 2022
epochs end
What a start to a series. Everything happening so fast. A family split in two. Dad and a daughter away from home, caught in danger. Mum and a daughter and son fifteen and under. On their homestead farm. Preparing for the worst. And fearful for their kin lost away from home and no communication.
What a start to a series. Everything happening so fast. A family split in two. Dad and a daughter away from home, caught in danger. Mum and a daughter and son fifteen and under. On their homestead farm. Preparing for the worst. And fearful for their kin lost away from home and no communication.
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August 8, 2022Find someone who knows how to edit
The story started out well, but the editing is awful.
I bought the series, now I wish that I had bought one at a time, I would not have bought the rest. I like Mike Kraus' stories, but this was ridiculous. I hope the rest of the series has better editing.
The story started out well, but the editing is awful.
I bought the series, now I wish that I had bought one at a time, I would not have bought the rest. I like Mike Kraus' stories, but this was ridiculous. I hope the rest of the series has better editing.
August 13, 2022
Love this disaster story. I think it's well written and keeps you wondering how far it's all going to go. I really like the main characters. We have Tom, daughter Sam and Jerry who they helped, while struggling to get home. Then we have Barbara, daughter Linda and son Jack, with their own problems on the farm. Very exciting and interesting and can't wait to see what's going to develop.
October 15, 2021
Book started out well but got way to wordy!
I read several books per week, many apocolytic. The author has good characters and completely new disaster but his chapters and the story line fell flat.
I read several books per week, many apocolytic. The author has good characters and completely new disaster but his chapters and the story line fell flat.
October 18, 2021
WOW.
Just wow, kept me up reading then for hours more thinking. Very believable (I don’t care what disaster happens just make it believable). We he has done that. Can not wait to start the next one.
Just wow, kept me up reading then for hours more thinking. Very believable (I don’t care what disaster happens just make it believable). We he has done that. Can not wait to start the next one.
November 5, 2021
Endure Book 1
Oh man great book hope I don’t have to wait for the next one to come out. This is well written I had to make myself breath a few times that’s how good it is. Thanks Mike
Oh man great book hope I don’t have to wait for the next one to come out. This is well written I had to make myself breath a few times that’s how good it is. Thanks Mike
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