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Flashpoint #3
Fallout: Flashpoint - Book 3
As Mercy deals with the influx of survivors, hard choices must be made all while a sinister presence draws ever closer in Flashpoint Book 3.... Half of the earth's population has been wiped out. Impossible to predict or stop, the Gamma Ray Burst tore through the Earth like a bullet, its radiation wave killing hundreds of millions and the aftereffects ensuring the deaths of billions more. Now, as the world crumbles around them, a ragtag group of survivors make for the only home they know - the small town of Mercy. Spared the worst of the GRB's effects, the town is isolated, safe and self-sufficient - for now. The flash hasn't just decimated the Earth's population, though. It's brought out the worst in many of those who are still alive. Survival in this new world doesn't just depend on preparedness - it depends on strength. *****It's the one disaster no one can plan for. A rogue cosmic event called a Gamma Ray Burst, sending a spike of radiation through the earth like a .50 caliber bullet through a ripe watermelon. It's speculated that such an event hit the Earth at some point in the past, causing a mass extinction event. With two potential sources for a GRB pointed directly at our heads, the chances of another one happening in our lifetime is remote... but still possible. In Flashpoint, we explore such an event and the havoc it would wreak across the entire planet. From destroying our atmosphere to millions dying from incredibly painful radiation exposure, a GRB would be unpredictable and unavoidable for everyone, rich and poor, prepared and unprepared alike. Flashpoint is a six-book miniseries-like event, written by Tara Ellis and #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus. This thrilling post-apocalyptic survival series will have you second-guessing the very nature of post-apocalyptic disaster scenarios and leave you breathless with every turn of the page.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
178 pages, Paperback
Published November 30, 2019
289 people are currently reading
57 people want to read
About the author
Tara Ellis
61 books252 followersWith over 50 published books across ten genres, author Tara Ellis is best known for her heart-pounding post-apocalyptic and thriller series. A heavy dose of mystery often underscores her character-driven plots, heralding back to what fueled her desire to tell stories from an early age.
A certified firefighter in the state of Washington, Tara volunteered as a FF/EMT for over eight years. She also responded as a support officer, worked as an emergency room technician, was a 911 dispatcher, and taught life-saving techniques to the public and first responders. As an author of thriller and survival stories, she draws upon her personal experience throughout her storytelling.
Tara lives in the gorgeous Cascade Mountains of Washington State. When not writing or spending time with family, she can be found hiking the woods while plotting her next adventure.
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Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
Coming this year, in 2025:
*A new post-apocalyptic series with Aethon Books, The 6th Extinction, releases in April
*A new thriller series co-authored with L.T. Ryan was announced to release later this year!
*The third and final book in The Fallen series, The Redeemed, is coming this summer
*Several new audiobooks will go live throughout the year
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
A certified firefighter in the state of Washington, Tara volunteered as a FF/EMT for over eight years. She also responded as a support officer, worked as an emergency room technician, was a 911 dispatcher, and taught life-saving techniques to the public and first responders. As an author of thriller and survival stories, she draws upon her personal experience throughout her storytelling.
Tara lives in the gorgeous Cascade Mountains of Washington State. When not writing or spending time with family, she can be found hiking the woods while plotting her next adventure.
*Join Tara's newsletter on her author website: Tara Ellis Books
*Check out her women's literature and mysteries under the pen name of Tara Meyers
*Find her on FB under Tara Ellis Author
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
Coming this year, in 2025:
*A new post-apocalyptic series with Aethon Books, The 6th Extinction, releases in April
*A new thriller series co-authored with L.T. Ryan was announced to release later this year!
*The third and final book in The Fallen series, The Redeemed, is coming this summer
*Several new audiobooks will go live throughout the year
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
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August 24, 2025
As Ethan and his dad, Tom, along with Danny, Sam and their labrador Grace, continued their slow journey to Mercy, danger loomed in their path. Ethan and his dad had just found one another again after Ethan was kidnapped; now, as they made their way from the fire front on horseback, Sam had gone back for Grace and inhaled a lot of smoke. When the roadblock showed ahead, they scoped it out first. It seemed America's military had stepped in to help civilians - Sam needed medication; they'd be okay wouldn't they? But first they were put in quarantine for twenty four hours, then they were separated and Tom was arrested...
Meanwhile Mercy's mayor, Patty and her husband Caleb, were struggling. Needing to work out getting the town water, as well as food, and not having strangers straggling into the town, they decided on a road block. But little did they know a predator was getting closer...
Fallout is #3 in the Flashpoint series by Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus and I enjoyed it very much. A mini series, broken up into six books, I've loved the first three, and can't wait for the next. The Gamma Ray Burst which had hit earth and killed millions, had left a decimated country where people were lucky if they survived. Following some of those survivors and what they do to stay alive, is amazing. But along with good people, there are bad - very bad. Highly recommended.
Meanwhile Mercy's mayor, Patty and her husband Caleb, were struggling. Needing to work out getting the town water, as well as food, and not having strangers straggling into the town, they decided on a road block. But little did they know a predator was getting closer...
Fallout is #3 in the Flashpoint series by Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus and I enjoyed it very much. A mini series, broken up into six books, I've loved the first three, and can't wait for the next. The Gamma Ray Burst which had hit earth and killed millions, had left a decimated country where people were lucky if they survived. Following some of those survivors and what they do to stay alive, is amazing. But along with good people, there are bad - very bad. Highly recommended.
November 29, 2019
Good series
Things are looking dire for the good folks of Mercy. I’d like to see the General and Russell meet. Now that would be something.
Things are looking dire for the good folks of Mercy. I’d like to see the General and Russell meet. Now that would be something.
January 2, 2020
Another cliffhanger ending!
This series is still my favourite. This one adds a lot more in the way of intrigue and hidden agendas. Not everyone is as they seem. So many questions remain on closing the book that I’m desperate for number 4!
This series is still my favourite. This one adds a lot more in the way of intrigue and hidden agendas. Not everyone is as they seem. So many questions remain on closing the book that I’m desperate for number 4!
December 5, 2019
Well written, well edited
I’m enjoying these books by Tara Ellis. Storyline keeps me intrigued and looking forward to the next book. I like the broad scope of the characters too. Self sacrificing leaders in Mercy to pure evil on its way. Russel gives me cold chills!
I’m enjoying these books by Tara Ellis. Storyline keeps me intrigued and looking forward to the next book. I like the broad scope of the characters too. Self sacrificing leaders in Mercy to pure evil on its way. Russel gives me cold chills!
December 1, 2019
Enjoying the Flashpoint series very much.
December 1, 2019
After the gamma ray burst, the small town of Mercy are trying to pull together to make things work, but they have come across some setbacks. The military have took over someone’s farm and hanging around the town, townsfolk are not liking it to much and expect a lot more from their mayor. The military have also taken over another town a s set it up as a FEMA camp, but when Tom, Ethan, Danny and Sam come across the roadblock, they are allowed to enter the camp, but their horses and belongings are taken from them and are now the property of the military.
Another interesting story of humanities frailties and the lengths we can go to overcome these, also the evilness that live amongst us.
Recommended reading. Enjoyable
Another interesting story of humanities frailties and the lengths we can go to overcome these, also the evilness that live amongst us.
Recommended reading. Enjoyable
November 28, 2019
Just keeps you on the edge of your seat
The authors write great characters and storylines all on a collision course. I don't know if I made for this kind of reading since I can't wait to get to the next book. I highly recommended this book and series, it is both well written and exciting to read. One of the best books of this genre I have ever read!
The authors write great characters and storylines all on a collision course. I don't know if I made for this kind of reading since I can't wait to get to the next book. I highly recommended this book and series, it is both well written and exciting to read. One of the best books of this genre I have ever read!
November 22, 2019
The journey continues....Epic!
I read this in a day. Was so very good. Lot's of action, questions were answered but now I have more questions! Hurry with the next book....please
I read this in a day. Was so very good. Lot's of action, questions were answered but now I have more questions! Hurry with the next book....please
November 23, 2019
Good
This is a new author to me but I found the storytelling very compelling. There are lot of characters and more appear with each book. Intrigue and action fill the pages.
This is a new author to me but I found the storytelling very compelling. There are lot of characters and more appear with each book. Intrigue and action fill the pages.
November 23, 2019
Wow what a book. Half of earth’s population is wiped out and Mercy is trying to figure out how to help. Suspenseful story until the end.
December 5, 2019
This is a very short book, but still manages to progress the story line a lot. I have come to like a lot of these characters and, of course, it is concerning to see how they will intersect with military bad actors as well as a serial killer. I look forward to book 4.
December 14, 2019
Fallout review
Fallout is the third post apocalyptic survival book in the Flashpoint series written by authors Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus.
Fallout is the third post apocalyptic survival book in the Flashpoint series written by authors Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus.
January 12, 2020
Great
Exciting continuation of this interesting series by these two fantastic wordsmiths.
This third book, kept me from doing almost everything I had planned for the day, I got captivated with it and could not stop reading it, now on ward to the next book in this series...
Exciting continuation of this interesting series by these two fantastic wordsmiths.
This third book, kept me from doing almost everything I had planned for the day, I got captivated with it and could not stop reading it, now on ward to the next book in this series...
December 28, 2019
Vengence
The survivors are capable of doing things that are hard. The twists and turns are amazing. Tom and his colleagues are going to survive and kick ass.
The survivors are capable of doing things that are hard. The twists and turns are amazing. Tom and his colleagues are going to survive and kick ass.
March 2, 2020
Fallout
Well fall out carried the suspense as the other two books. Seemed to finish quickly. Character you will feel a kindred spirit, some feel like famiky, and others that you might want slap up side the head. So keep on reading book three is not the end.
Well fall out carried the suspense as the other two books. Seemed to finish quickly. Character you will feel a kindred spirit, some feel like famiky, and others that you might want slap up side the head. So keep on reading book three is not the end.
February 24, 2020
Fallout
Fallout: Book 3 Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series. Excellent book. The authors never confused me with characters, scenes, story line. The book is not boring. My interest was captured and maintained throughout the entire book and the series so far.
Fallout: Book 3 Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series. Excellent book. The authors never confused me with characters, scenes, story line. The book is not boring. My interest was captured and maintained throughout the entire book and the series so far.
January 26, 2021
Fallout: Flashpoint Book 3 - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Tom and his son Ethan are finally reunited and they and Danny continue their perilous trek to Mercy, the survivors' stronghold in Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus' Fallout, a short and somewhat more positive episode than in the first two books.
Unfortunately, before they get very far, the trio are trapped by a rogue militia, then held at the FEMA camp, with their 'bug out bag' resources stolen from them. The General and his troops are taking over town's en route to attacking Mercy itself.
Who's Russell and whose side is he on?
Who will survive the battle for Mercy's stronghold?
A somewhat more positive episode than in the previous two, that although short, is formidable in reinforcing its message that what happens in Flashpoint is all too real a possibility, if we don't have respect for our planet and each other.
Grab your copy today, before it's too late!
Tom and his son Ethan are finally reunited and they and Danny continue their perilous trek to Mercy, the survivors' stronghold in Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus' Fallout, a short and somewhat more positive episode than in the first two books.
Unfortunately, before they get very far, the trio are trapped by a rogue militia, then held at the FEMA camp, with their 'bug out bag' resources stolen from them. The General and his troops are taking over town's en route to attacking Mercy itself.
Who's Russell and whose side is he on?
Who will survive the battle for Mercy's stronghold?
A somewhat more positive episode than in the previous two, that although short, is formidable in reinforcing its message that what happens in Flashpoint is all too real a possibility, if we don't have respect for our planet and each other.
Grab your copy today, before it's too late!
December 28, 2024
2.5 rounded down
As previous books, our plucky heroes & heroines in Mercy keep on through disease, water, food & medicine shortages. The cartoonish psychopath decides to become a pastor to make his way into Mercy, and the military/FEMA show cracks in command as they "requisition" & force survivors into camps.
As previous books, our plucky heroes & heroines in Mercy keep on through disease, water, food & medicine shortages. The cartoonish psychopath decides to become a pastor to make his way into Mercy, and the military/FEMA show cracks in command as they "requisition" & force survivors into camps.
December 18, 2024
Keeps being interesting and easy to read. There are some tropey character traits that are a bit frustrating (in Tom in particular) but it's not even rough, just room for growth.
The military is giving me 28 Days Later vibes too.
The military is giving me 28 Days Later vibes too.
May 3, 2020
Review can be found below book 1 in this series.
May 27, 2020
Book 3 in this series was good, not the best but I did enjoy reading everyone’s stories.
In this book now reunited with his son Ethan, Tom travels with Danny and Ethan to Mercy who is trying to rebuild after the GRM by working together.
The Military are starting to take over small towns and setting up shelters as FEMA camps unfortunately for Tom, Danny, Sam and Ethan they stumble upon a camp who puts them into quarantine on arrival. The military take away all their belongings including their horses and lock Tom up after an encounter gone wrong with the man in charge of the camp and Ethan manages to save them.
In this book now reunited with his son Ethan, Tom travels with Danny and Ethan to Mercy who is trying to rebuild after the GRM by working together.
The Military are starting to take over small towns and setting up shelters as FEMA camps unfortunately for Tom, Danny, Sam and Ethan they stumble upon a camp who puts them into quarantine on arrival. The military take away all their belongings including their horses and lock Tom up after an encounter gone wrong with the man in charge of the camp and Ethan manages to save them.
April 11, 2024
Fires, smoke inhalation requiring medical treatment induce a small group of followers to seek care at a FEMA shelter. Things aren’t always what they seem. Will the survivors escape the terrible situation?
April 14, 2024
I like the first and second books. In this book, when the military component ramped up and it became clear where this story was headed, I lost interest and abandoned it.
May 1, 2024
I can't wait to keep reading! I have so many questions!
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