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Dust Devil
The storms that once seemed a nuisance have proven to be more deadly for the United States than anyone thought possible. As Derek fights for his family, a mysterious assassin trails after his beloved family members, his agenda hidden by the storms in Lost Sanctuary Book 4.Tired of the usual post-apocalyptic story? Welcome to your new addiction.
A massive dust storm sweeps across the continental United States, dwarfing the storms from the 30’s and wreaking havoc on everything in its path.
As multiple states deal with catastrophic power outages, more storms roll across the country, killing millions and leaving vast swaths of the country virtually unlivable.
In the midst of the chaos, Derek Stagg must journey to reunite with his family on the opposite side of the country, hunted by a mysterious assassin and threatened by truly world-ending storms.
From the #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus, writing with best-seller Marcus Richardson, comes a terrifying post-apocalyptic survival thriller tale that's guaranteed to keep you up at night.
Lost Sanctuary is a 6-book post-apocalyptic survival thriller series from the authors of books like Broken Tide, Final Dawn, Surviving the Fall and Storm’s Fury. With a deep emphasis on characters and real-world science, this post-apoc tale will keep you reading well into the night.
A massive dust storm sweeps across the continental United States, dwarfing the storms from the 30’s and wreaking havoc on everything in its path.
As multiple states deal with catastrophic power outages, more storms roll across the country, killing millions and leaving vast swaths of the country virtually unlivable.
In the midst of the chaos, Derek Stagg must journey to reunite with his family on the opposite side of the country, hunted by a mysterious assassin and threatened by truly world-ending storms.
From the #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus, writing with best-seller Marcus Richardson, comes a terrifying post-apocalyptic survival thriller tale that's guaranteed to keep you up at night.
Lost Sanctuary is a 6-book post-apocalyptic survival thriller series from the authors of books like Broken Tide, Final Dawn, Surviving the Fall and Storm’s Fury. With a deep emphasis on characters and real-world science, this post-apoc tale will keep you reading well into the night.
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Published January 7, 2022
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January 14, 2022
Dust Devil
Lost Sanctuary Book 3 in the series. This is a great series. I can’t wait to read the next one.
Lost Sanctuary Book 3 in the series. This is a great series. I can’t wait to read the next one.
January 8, 2022
Dust Devil - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Nate Tindall's in a downtown Brooklyn mini-market, when someone fires a gun outside in the crowded bodega, killing a cop on duty nearby and panicking the crowds. Soon that's the least of his problems.
As another dust mega-storm looms on the horizon, law and order rapidly break down and some people use whatever means they deem necessary to provide for themselves, no matter the cost.
Derek and Lisa from the local fire station leave quickly to take vital supplies to the family who saved the lives of some of their team, before heading towards Santa Fe, so Mike can be reunited with his family....will they make it?
And in communities with no tv or internet, the guy with a radio is king! How does that work out for his neighbours and friends?
Mike Kraus and Marcus Richardson paint a stark and grimly possible vision of a future dystopian world, illustrating very clearly how society breaks down quickly when amenities and technology are taken away unexpectedly - and maybe for ever.
A riveting Post-Apocalyptic thriller by these Masters of the genre.
Get your copy of Dust Devil, Book 3 in their exciting Lost Sanctuary series, today!
Nate Tindall's in a downtown Brooklyn mini-market, when someone fires a gun outside in the crowded bodega, killing a cop on duty nearby and panicking the crowds. Soon that's the least of his problems.
As another dust mega-storm looms on the horizon, law and order rapidly break down and some people use whatever means they deem necessary to provide for themselves, no matter the cost.
Derek and Lisa from the local fire station leave quickly to take vital supplies to the family who saved the lives of some of their team, before heading towards Santa Fe, so Mike can be reunited with his family....will they make it?
And in communities with no tv or internet, the guy with a radio is king! How does that work out for his neighbours and friends?
Mike Kraus and Marcus Richardson paint a stark and grimly possible vision of a future dystopian world, illustrating very clearly how society breaks down quickly when amenities and technology are taken away unexpectedly - and maybe for ever.
A riveting Post-Apocalyptic thriller by these Masters of the genre.
Get your copy of Dust Devil, Book 3 in their exciting Lost Sanctuary series, today!
June 26, 2024
**A mixed bag of feelings**
On the one hand, I'm still intrigued by the premise of an apocalyptic dust storm, and the havoc it wreaks on the nation (world?). The science of it was and still is rather fascinating, and I found myself super invested in the stories of the main characters trying to navigate the storm to various destinations. I may not be gobbling the story down just yet, as it's pretty slow-moving and repetitive (still), but I considered myself solidly in the game anyway.
And yet, on the other hand, I noticed something upon reading this third entry of the series: I'm uh, getting kinda bored here. Now don't get me wrong; I was VERY into the story until around the 30% mark on my Kindle. I was liking the pace and where things were going. After that, though, I feel like it faltered and wobbled and couldn't quite find its footing anymore. Characters were doing nonsensical things. Typos were becoming more glaring. And I found myself more sighing.
Things that didn't bother me before were bothering me now, namely the multiple points of view taking entirely too long between them. I understand simultaneous chapters, but for some reason, it just frustrated me even more how long I had to wait to return to a character's POV. It simply no longer felt like a single, coherent story where even the passing of time was believable. Many events that occurred in a chapter just didn't mesh well with the others and it got annoying.
Furthermore, plot wise, I'm really, REALLY not interested in the whole Grove storyline, like at ALL, and from how this story ends, it seems that whole thing is taking a more prominent role in future entries. I remember proclaiming in a previous review how I understood the need for antagonists in the apocalypse, and I still do, but this one is just, well.... not working for me. Then there's the shoddy developments to some of the characters, their behaviors, their dialogues. Just...ugh.
All in all, I liked the story just as much as I didn't. After that 30% mark, it took me way too long to get through (thanks to my aforementioned boredom), but I did get through it. The only problem now is the sudden lack of interest in completing the journey. I kinda don't really much care if characters will reach their destinations, not like I used to. At best, it's a mild curiosity. At worst, it's a curiosity I no longer wish to satisfy at this time. Perhaps in the future, but now....eh. I'm finding myself kinda over it. :-/
On the one hand, I'm still intrigued by the premise of an apocalyptic dust storm, and the havoc it wreaks on the nation (world?). The science of it was and still is rather fascinating, and I found myself super invested in the stories of the main characters trying to navigate the storm to various destinations. I may not be gobbling the story down just yet, as it's pretty slow-moving and repetitive (still), but I considered myself solidly in the game anyway.
And yet, on the other hand, I noticed something upon reading this third entry of the series: I'm uh, getting kinda bored here. Now don't get me wrong; I was VERY into the story until around the 30% mark on my Kindle. I was liking the pace and where things were going. After that, though, I feel like it faltered and wobbled and couldn't quite find its footing anymore. Characters were doing nonsensical things. Typos were becoming more glaring. And I found myself more sighing.
Things that didn't bother me before were bothering me now, namely the multiple points of view taking entirely too long between them. I understand simultaneous chapters, but for some reason, it just frustrated me even more how long I had to wait to return to a character's POV. It simply no longer felt like a single, coherent story where even the passing of time was believable. Many events that occurred in a chapter just didn't mesh well with the others and it got annoying.
Furthermore, plot wise, I'm really, REALLY not interested in the whole Grove storyline, like at ALL, and from how this story ends, it seems that whole thing is taking a more prominent role in future entries. I remember proclaiming in a previous review how I understood the need for antagonists in the apocalypse, and I still do, but this one is just, well.... not working for me. Then there's the shoddy developments to some of the characters, their behaviors, their dialogues. Just...ugh.
All in all, I liked the story just as much as I didn't. After that 30% mark, it took me way too long to get through (thanks to my aforementioned boredom), but I did get through it. The only problem now is the sudden lack of interest in completing the journey. I kinda don't really much care if characters will reach their destinations, not like I used to. At best, it's a mild curiosity. At worst, it's a curiosity I no longer wish to satisfy at this time. Perhaps in the future, but now....eh. I'm finding myself kinda over it. :-/
February 18, 2022
Great book 3 in this series by Mike Kraus and Marcus Richardson
Continuing traveling to get home to family while huge dust storms pound their way away the U.S. The world has gone mad with robbing,stealing and murder by different groups all over. Book 4 will continue the quest that some family are pushing and then what will happen.
Continuing traveling to get home to family while huge dust storms pound their way away the U.S. The world has gone mad with robbing,stealing and murder by different groups all over. Book 4 will continue the quest that some family are pushing and then what will happen.
March 17, 2022
The journey continues
The dust storms still rage, our people fight for their communities and the people who oppose them fight . Am sure our journey will heat up some more in the next book. Book four.
The dust storms still rage, our people fight for their communities and the people who oppose them fight . Am sure our journey will heat up some more in the next book. Book four.
January 8, 2022
Another great post apocalyptic book that will have you reading all night. Danger everywhere, people trying to survive. You absolutely won’t be able to wait for the next book.
January 14, 2022
Almost there
The author brought in the big guns on this part of the story. Everyone going through the battles to stay alive. Can't wait till the next story.
The author brought in the big guns on this part of the story. Everyone going through the battles to stay alive. Can't wait till the next story.
February 10, 2022
Worth the Read!
Great story line, kept my interest and now I have to wait for the next book in the series! I hate to wait, but I will.
Great story line, kept my interest and now I have to wait for the next book in the series! I hate to wait, but I will.
July 24, 2022
worth reading
I am enjoying this story immensely. I am looking forward to 5e next book in the series. Can’t wait to see what happens.
I am enjoying this story immensely. I am looking forward to 5e next book in the series. Can’t wait to see what happens.
August 9, 2022
Dust Devil
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy learning more about post Apocalypse.
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy learning more about post Apocalypse.
December 13, 2022
lost sanctuary book3
Wow, it gets better, struggles and fighting for survival. The family closer together than they know. Still fighting the druids, looters and bad cops.
Wow, it gets better, struggles and fighting for survival. The family closer together than they know. Still fighting the druids, looters and bad cops.
December 24, 2025
Much, too Much
Too much fighting. Too much people getting shot. Too much people throwing up. Too much constant subplots. Too much slow input. Too Much!
Too much fighting. Too much people getting shot. Too much people throwing up. Too much constant subplots. Too much slow input. Too Much!
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