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After the Crash #4
Critical Failure: After the Crash Book 4:
Redemption's survival hangs in the balance of stunning admissions, along with new threats from the outside world in Book 4 of After the Crash.
Tired of the usual post-apocalyptic tale? Welcome to your new addiction.
When a new nationwide city-planning program goes online, the results are more than disastrous. They’re apocalyptic.
As tens of millions die across the country, the world’s technology, power grids and infrastructure collapse, effectively throwing the planet back into the Stone Age.
In one of the few towns that escape the worst of the crash, a small-knit community called Redemption struggles to survive as others seek refuge behind their walls - including those who know more about the disaster than they let on….
Explore the world after the crash in this 6-book mini-series-esque adventure featuring realistic characters, a unique story and heart-pounding action.
*****
Mike Kraus & Muonic Press are the #1 selling indie press publishing post-apocalyptic tales, for good reason. Since capturing audience’s attention with Final Dawn in 2012, Kraus has captivated and delighted his readers, both with his solo projects like Surviving the Fall and No Sanctuary, and with his co-authored projects with authors like Justin Bell, JJ Pike, Tara Ellis, Kenny Soward and others on titles such as Zero Hour, MELT, Flashpoint and Weathering the Storm.
Tired of the usual post-apocalyptic tale? Welcome to your new addiction.
When a new nationwide city-planning program goes online, the results are more than disastrous. They’re apocalyptic.
As tens of millions die across the country, the world’s technology, power grids and infrastructure collapse, effectively throwing the planet back into the Stone Age.
In one of the few towns that escape the worst of the crash, a small-knit community called Redemption struggles to survive as others seek refuge behind their walls - including those who know more about the disaster than they let on….
Explore the world after the crash in this 6-book mini-series-esque adventure featuring realistic characters, a unique story and heart-pounding action.
*****
Mike Kraus & Muonic Press are the #1 selling indie press publishing post-apocalyptic tales, for good reason. Since capturing audience’s attention with Final Dawn in 2012, Kraus has captivated and delighted his readers, both with his solo projects like Surviving the Fall and No Sanctuary, and with his co-authored projects with authors like Justin Bell, JJ Pike, Tara Ellis, Kenny Soward and others on titles such as Zero Hour, MELT, Flashpoint and Weathering the Storm.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2022
137 people are currently reading
29 people want to read
About the author
Tara Ellis
64 books251 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 out her women's literature and mysteries under the pen name of Tara Meyers
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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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October 30, 2022
after the crash book 4
Wow, can’t stop reading need to go on to the next book. Things are heating up and around Redemption. Everything going on at the same time. Both good and bad.
Wow, can’t stop reading need to go on to the next book. Things are heating up and around Redemption. Everything going on at the same time. Both good and bad.
September 5, 2022
There is a lot of action in this book with the occupants in Redemption trying to survive, sustaining another attack from O.N.E., threats of marauders and Watchtower's plans. There is also a lot of character growth from most of the major characters; I really have come to like the kids Dakota, Hunter and Maggie. They are all very solid and contribute to the efforts in Redemption. Bucky is still one of the most interesting ones as he navigates from having benefited from his family and father's grip on the area to understanding a better and more ethical path may be preferable. There are a very few editing errors (delt instead of dealt, Derrek instead of Derrik), but nothing really distracting. This was a very good book in this series and I look forward to the next.
November 11, 2023
Critical Failure - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
The appropriately-named town of Redemption is the central location of Critical Failure, Book 4 of Mike Kraus and Tara Ellis's post-Apocalyptic survival thriller series, After the Crash.
Survivors and locals must unite against the desperate Watchtower cultists and other marauders, who would steal from their better-prepared neighbours' supplies.
Meanwhile, the O.N.E worm has inviegled its way into tech systems everywhere, causing death, destruction and mass panic.
How will things develop? Who survives?
To find out if Dakota, Derrick, Hunter and Maggie make it through, get your copy of Critical Failure by Mike Kraus and Tara Ellis now - and don't delay!
The appropriately-named town of Redemption is the central location of Critical Failure, Book 4 of Mike Kraus and Tara Ellis's post-Apocalyptic survival thriller series, After the Crash.
Survivors and locals must unite against the desperate Watchtower cultists and other marauders, who would steal from their better-prepared neighbours' supplies.
Meanwhile, the O.N.E worm has inviegled its way into tech systems everywhere, causing death, destruction and mass panic.
How will things develop? Who survives?
To find out if Dakota, Derrick, Hunter and Maggie make it through, get your copy of Critical Failure by Mike Kraus and Tara Ellis now - and don't delay!
September 11, 2022
Realistic
I find this series gripping. There are such a diversity of characters and watching them carve out life in an impossible situation is encouraging. Well, it’s encouraging when the characters are the ones with good, teachable hearts. CRITICAL FAILURE is not out to sugarcoat or sensationalize life after the crash, but to give a sweeping overview of people’s responses in a very realistic manner. I can’t wait for the next book!
I find this series gripping. There are such a diversity of characters and watching them carve out life in an impossible situation is encouraging. Well, it’s encouraging when the characters are the ones with good, teachable hearts. CRITICAL FAILURE is not out to sugarcoat or sensationalize life after the crash, but to give a sweeping overview of people’s responses in a very realistic manner. I can’t wait for the next book!
September 12, 2022
Really Great Series
So well written. Such a novel take on the apocalypse. You really can not put it down! I've blown through four books. Characters are diverse and believable. Emphasis on children, as well. Suspense grows throughout series. You care about the characters and the community. Some questions answered, while others remain. The only Con? Having to wait until October to read next book!
So well written. Such a novel take on the apocalypse. You really can not put it down! I've blown through four books. Characters are diverse and believable. Emphasis on children, as well. Suspense grows throughout series. You care about the characters and the community. Some questions answered, while others remain. The only Con? Having to wait until October to read next book!
September 10, 2022
Trying to save Redemption
Book four continues the groups working to get everyone to work together. The action is moving g faster and they are finding new ways to save the area. But are under attack.
Book four continues the groups working to get everyone to work together. The action is moving g faster and they are finding new ways to save the area. But are under attack.
November 11, 2022
After The Crash Book 4.
Critical Failure: After The Crash Book Four. - Dam good book. The authors kep the personalities of the characters the same as the other three books. The authors keep the reader interested with mystery plots all of them believable.
Critical Failure: After The Crash Book Four. - Dam good book. The authors kep the personalities of the characters the same as the other three books. The authors keep the reader interested with mystery plots all of them believable.
February 28, 2023
Engaging story line
Great, relatable characters with realistic situations that one would expect in a SHTF scenario. Interesting good versus evil story has you rooting for the good guys! Great cliffhanger at the end.
Great, relatable characters with realistic situations that one would expect in a SHTF scenario. Interesting good versus evil story has you rooting for the good guys! Great cliffhanger at the end.
July 11, 2025
Hard to put down.
This was a great story. I am really enjoying the series and how the people of Redemption are coming together to survive. The author does a great job with character development. On to the next book in the series…..
This was a great story. I am really enjoying the series and how the people of Redemption are coming together to survive. The author does a great job with character development. On to the next book in the series…..
August 27, 2022
Once again these two authors have come together to give you a book worthy of binge reading. Danger, suspense and more plague the survivors. How will this all end. Fast paced, awesome characters.
August 27, 2022
Yet another brilliant story from a brilliant author. You will be unable to put this down once you start reading. Be ready for the ride of your life
October 21, 2022
Exceptional and realistic apocalyptic series! Outstanding!
October 30, 2022
A Good Story
The tension ramps up as the time to find a solution to the disaster starts to run out. This tale has been slow going but seems to have hit its stride now.
The tension ramps up as the time to find a solution to the disaster starts to run out. This tale has been slow going but seems to have hit its stride now.
December 28, 2022
This series went downhill after the 2nd book.......I began the 5th book and closed it, life is too short for boring stories. If a story can't reach a conclusion by the 5th book and their only in the 10th day of a disaster then you're just pulling the readers chain.
January 5, 2023
Critical Failure
I only had to read the first page to realise I had already read it. I am getting tired of reading post Apocalypse books anyway.
I only had to read the first page to realise I had already read it. I am getting tired of reading post Apocalypse books anyway.
March 16, 2023
Good read
Very good read. Bringing the story line to a head. Great intrigue and suspense. Entertaining without getting
heavy and dragging along.
Very good read. Bringing the story line to a head. Great intrigue and suspense. Entertaining without getting
heavy and dragging along.
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