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Havoc in Wyoming #1
Caldwell's Homestead
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At the edge of the wilderness, far away from the big city, nothing bad could ever happen in such a protected place...or could it?
Jake and Mollie Caldwell started their small farm and homestead to be able to provide for an uncertain future for their family, friends, and community. They have tried to plan for everything, but they never imagined this would happen.
In this chaotic new world, where nothing is normal, easy, or safe, will Jake and Mollie’s family be able to make it to the safe haven they have provided? Will the Caldwells’ planning, provisions, and faith be enough?
Caldwell’s Homestead is the first installment of the Havoc in Wyoming Christian Futuristic series. If you like mysterious apocalyptic events, fast-paced adventure, and plausible situations, then you’ll love this page-turning series.
Download today and discover why readers love this twist on the Post-Apocalyptic genre!
The Havoc in Wyoming series has been described as “Cozy” Apocalypse and contains no profanity, gratuitous sex scenes, or overly detailed gruesome death scenes. However, it does contain conservative family values and references to God, prayer, scripture, and Christianity.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2019
About the author
Millie Copper
105 books62 followersMillie Copper, writer of Cozy Apocalyptic fiction and practical preparedness manuals, uses her homesteading, preparedness, and off-grid living experience as a guide to writing her forty-plus Christian Post-Apocalyptic fiction books, including the Amazon bestselling series Havoc in Wyoming.
Millie has penned nine nonfiction, traditional-food-focused books, sharing how, with a little creativity, anyone can transition to a real foods diet without overwhelming their food budget.
She has also authored hundreds of articles on her Homespun Oasis blog about traditional foods, alternative health, homesteading, and preparedness—many times all within the same piece.
Millie has penned nine nonfiction, traditional-food-focused books, sharing how, with a little creativity, anyone can transition to a real foods diet without overwhelming their food budget.
She has also authored hundreds of articles on her Homespun Oasis blog about traditional foods, alternative health, homesteading, and preparedness—many times all within the same piece.
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March 8, 2020
Incredible!
This is a remarkable book. Worth reading and makes you think with the mess our nation is in. Great characters, lots of action! I have now read the entire series and every no is incredible. And I want to say to the people who say there is too much to God in these books - if these things were to really happen which is possible, you will find yourself crying out to the very God you now think is not real!
This is a remarkable book. Worth reading and makes you think with the mess our nation is in. Great characters, lots of action! I have now read the entire series and every no is incredible. And I want to say to the people who say there is too much to God in these books - if these things were to really happen which is possible, you will find yourself crying out to the very God you now think is not real!
May 24, 2020
I started to enjoy it
Ms. Copper has a nice writing style and she takes the time to proofread, which is nice. Her characters are believable-and even likable. My problem (and it may be just my problem) it's that at 20% in they're still shopping. Seriously. Maybe this is what it's like for rich people to prepare, but I could not relate to or continue to read about the thousands spent days in a row to beef up stocks they already had rooms full of 🤷♀️
Ms. Copper has a nice writing style and she takes the time to proofread, which is nice. Her characters are believable-and even likable. My problem (and it may be just my problem) it's that at 20% in they're still shopping. Seriously. Maybe this is what it's like for rich people to prepare, but I could not relate to or continue to read about the thousands spent days in a row to beef up stocks they already had rooms full of 🤷♀️
April 29, 2020
This is a good clean book that can be read by young and older readers alike. The story is great and I highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I like the fact that it was written from more than one point of view including the young child. That was pretty neat. I also like the fact that it was written from a Christian point of view with no profanity violence or sexual scenes. That is one of the reasons I chose it other than the fact that I like apocalyptic books that are fast-paced and hard to put down. This book includes all in one.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I like the fact that it was written from more than one point of view including the young child. That was pretty neat. I also like the fact that it was written from a Christian point of view with no profanity violence or sexual scenes. That is one of the reasons I chose it other than the fact that I like apocalyptic books that are fast-paced and hard to put down. This book includes all in one.
May 25, 2020
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June 20, 2020
Very good premise, honest simple people with character on the worst days of their lives. One week in the American Apocalypse. Not just one, but multiple adventures, trials, and tribulations.
The Author has some dialogue and First-Person perspective issues, but this is a very strong start to a good series, well worth your time.
The Author has some dialogue and First-Person perspective issues, but this is a very strong start to a good series, well worth your time.
February 17, 2021
Fair
Positive: The writing is good for this type (ebook) of author; grammar, plot and character development all better than average.
Negative: This is not a book. Its a group of chapters. Books have a beginning, a plot and a conclusion. This simply stops with no conclusion or even a cliffhanger. Kinda sick of it. It also moves all loose we.
Positive: The writing is good for this type (ebook) of author; grammar, plot and character development all better than average.
Negative: This is not a book. Its a group of chapters. Books have a beginning, a plot and a conclusion. This simply stops with no conclusion or even a cliffhanger. Kinda sick of it. It also moves all loose we.
September 8, 2021
This is without a doubt one of the worst books Ive ever picked up. DNF at 243 pages, the main character spends the majority of the book shopping for his prepper lifestyle as the world slowly falls apart around him. Painfully dull and terribly written. I was surprised there are 9 more books in the series, certainly there can only be so many things to pick up on a shopping list...
October 29, 2019
I love Caldwell's Homestead. So interesting. I read a lot in the post apocalyptic genre . I am learning and adding to my prepper ideas list. I can't wait for the next book. I will be grabbing in the first moment I can.
December 23, 2019
Interesting
Slightly different take on post apocalyptic fiction. Written more in the point of view of each character. I truly enjoyed first book and have purchased the next two in the series. Recommend.
Slightly different take on post apocalyptic fiction. Written more in the point of view of each character. I truly enjoyed first book and have purchased the next two in the series. Recommend.
January 15, 2020
Loved, Loved , Loved the book! Now on book 2 and can't wait to find out what happens next. I like the idea to look at each daughter and what they are going thru to get to the parents homestead and then to find out if Mom ever made it back home.
January 30, 2020
Caldwell Homestead: Part 1
I love books like this!! They are so very interesting, and at the same time , so educational!! Now I will read your text story. Thank you so much!
I love books like this!! They are so very interesting, and at the same time , so educational!! Now I will read your text story. Thank you so much!
June 17, 2020
Wyoming😀
Well written story line. Love how family , neighbors and God are woven through out. Feels like it could really happen here in NW Wyoming.
Well written story line. Love how family , neighbors and God are woven through out. Feels like it could really happen here in NW Wyoming.
July 22, 2020
Great start ! Love this series already !
December 24, 2020
Caldwell's Homestead review
Caldwell's Homestead is the first exciting post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Havoc in Wyoming series written by author Millie Copper.
Caldwell's Homestead is the first exciting post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Havoc in Wyoming series written by author Millie Copper.
March 21, 2021
Not the best writing but it's Wyoming. I plan to read all the books and the story is interesting. I must support a Wyomingite. I will he glad when Mollie gets home.
November 11, 2022
Caldwell's Homestead: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 1 by Millie Copper
5 Stars
I am so in love with this series so far. I have a daughter who at one time with her husband had become what she called a prepper. I have to admit I was kind of like a couple characters in this story and didn't really understand. This series and type of genre has me curious and totally fascinated. It also has made me think, especially with how our real life world is today!
I have fallen in love with the Caldwell family. I have one question and hope it's answered in the books to come…Where are the Mitchells? I hope all of this is building to them coming into the picture at some point, they still have a lot of story to tell.
I am really liking where this whole story is going and I love the family bonds and how that is all coming together. Now I just need to know where Molly is and all will be right in line with where it should be. I've read a lot of the reviews and so many have a problem with some of the shopping that is being done. I have to say, I love this part..It makes me wonder what I'd buy, and I can see myself doing the same thing. The descriptions of the Caldwell homestead has me visualizing everything and I'm in awe with it all.
I've gone ahead and bought the whole series and can not wait to get through them all. I never thought this would be something I would enjoy, I mean I love Dystopian novels if they have a real feeling about them, but this story is blowing me away!
On to Katie’s journey!
5 Stars
I am so in love with this series so far. I have a daughter who at one time with her husband had become what she called a prepper. I have to admit I was kind of like a couple characters in this story and didn't really understand. This series and type of genre has me curious and totally fascinated. It also has made me think, especially with how our real life world is today!
I have fallen in love with the Caldwell family. I have one question and hope it's answered in the books to come…Where are the Mitchells? I hope all of this is building to them coming into the picture at some point, they still have a lot of story to tell.
I am really liking where this whole story is going and I love the family bonds and how that is all coming together. Now I just need to know where Molly is and all will be right in line with where it should be. I've read a lot of the reviews and so many have a problem with some of the shopping that is being done. I have to say, I love this part..It makes me wonder what I'd buy, and I can see myself doing the same thing. The descriptions of the Caldwell homestead has me visualizing everything and I'm in awe with it all.
I've gone ahead and bought the whole series and can not wait to get through them all. I never thought this would be something I would enjoy, I mean I love Dystopian novels if they have a real feeling about them, but this story is blowing me away!
On to Katie’s journey!
September 15, 2026
I enjoyed book 1 of this series. I feel it’s leading up to be a good series so I won’t judge the first book too harshly. I enjoy that there is no bad language and that God is mentioned and the MMC’s faith is being tested and grown. I do wish more things happened in this book other than shopping though. We go along with our MMC for not one but many DETAILED shopping trips. I mean we are spending our whole life savings kind of shopping. I mean I get the point of the shopping investing money that may have no value in a few day on things that will have use and value. It was hard to relate to because most people will not have that kind of money to spend. And this man has a basement full of stuff already. I feel like one detailed shopping trip and the others being less detailed and more about the development of civil unrest of some kind would have been more entertaining. I kind of started skimming. With that said I am going to give the next book a try because I need to know more about this family and how they will handle their bully.
August 30, 2026
Really enjoyed this series. I actually met Millie at a book event my wife was attending and decided to give Havoc in Wyoming a try. I’m glad I did. The story pulled me in quickly, and what I enjoyed most was how plausible so many of the situations felt. It’s entertaining, but it also makes you think about how prepared, or unprepared, you might be if normal life were suddenly disrupted.
The characters and small-town setting kept me invested, and I found myself flying through the book. Fair warning: I’ve now bought bear spray, signed up for a self-defense class, and started thinking a lot more seriously about emergency preparedness, so apparently the book had an effect on me! Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys post-apocalyptic fiction with a strong focus on family, community and preparedness.
The characters and small-town setting kept me invested, and I found myself flying through the book. Fair warning: I’ve now bought bear spray, signed up for a self-defense class, and started thinking a lot more seriously about emergency preparedness, so apparently the book had an effect on me! Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys post-apocalyptic fiction with a strong focus on family, community and preparedness.
March 27, 2021
This apocalyptic novel has a great storyline but needs an editor to trim some of the wordiness. There are so many characters in play it’s difficult to keep up with them. I especially am interested in the Caldwell family but Dan definitely has my attention. He may be big trouble later in the series. I like that there is no cursing and there is a couple of prayers. I know praying would be my top priority in a similar situation.
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October 3, 2022
Decent read
This book was okay, but drags. For all the things listed that are going on in the world there is not a lot of action or suspense other than waiting for Jake’s wife to get home.
The main characters shop a lot and there is a lot of details about what they buy. It gets a bit monotonous. I did like the characters and the Christian elements in the book. I’ll read the next book, hoping for more action.
This book was okay, but drags. For all the things listed that are going on in the world there is not a lot of action or suspense other than waiting for Jake’s wife to get home.
The main characters shop a lot and there is a lot of details about what they buy. It gets a bit monotonous. I did like the characters and the Christian elements in the book. I’ll read the next book, hoping for more action.
February 13, 2020
Dreary shopping slog
I hate shopping. So 3 detailed shopping trips to 4 different stores in town are not my idea of fun.
You forgot the tampons.
Very good editing is much appreciated.
I hate shopping. So 3 detailed shopping trips to 4 different stores in town are not my idea of fun.
You forgot the tampons.
Very good editing is much appreciated.
June 25, 2020
Mostly a guide
There was not much of a story in this book. If you want a good manual on preparing for disaster you might like this. The characters were very shallow . The writing was almost a list of to dos. I don't recommend this book for entertainment reading.
There was not much of a story in this book. If you want a good manual on preparing for disaster you might like this. The characters were very shallow . The writing was almost a list of to dos. I don't recommend this book for entertainment reading.
January 17, 2022
religion
absolutely too much god thingies for european taste, otherwise quite interesting book though sometimes more than repetitive. still i liked the book's softness. that was absolutely best area of this story. really pity with all that huge amount of god subjects.
absolutely too much god thingies for european taste, otherwise quite interesting book though sometimes more than repetitive. still i liked the book's softness. that was absolutely best area of this story. really pity with all that huge amount of god subjects.
March 2, 2022
This is an excellent 1st novel of a new series.
Characters are very realistic.
One of only a handful of books that I have read that want me to hurry and turn the page so I cn see what happens next.
Well done Millie Cooper! I have ordered books #2, #3, and #4 of the series.
Characters are very realistic.
One of only a handful of books that I have read that want me to hurry and turn the page so I cn see what happens next.
Well done Millie Cooper! I have ordered books #2, #3, and #4 of the series.
Did Not Finish
May 26, 2022DNF at 4%
I love these type of post-apocalyptic stories, but the writing style is not conducive to character work- it's more telling than showing anything. The perspective of the 10 year old seems like the author doesn't know any children
I love these type of post-apocalyptic stories, but the writing style is not conducive to character work- it's more telling than showing anything. The perspective of the 10 year old seems like the author doesn't know any children
August 19, 2023
This is a really good first book in this new & exciting clean, Christian series. Classed as a cozy apocalypse there is not profanity or sex. This does not take away from the story line or the overall experience. Be warned it does just end! I do still recommend!
August 27, 2023
When the SHTF
Characters are flawed, as are we all. I like that we get to see the story through multiple sets of eyes.
Would recommend this series to any with an avid love of post apocalyptic stories. Lots of useful information in these pages.
Characters are flawed, as are we all. I like that we get to see the story through multiple sets of eyes.
Would recommend this series to any with an avid love of post apocalyptic stories. Lots of useful information in these pages.
January 11, 2024
At 1st I was unsure of the writers style of writing in this book. It was different than another of her books I had read. I ended up really enjoying how she wrote it. It was also refreshing not having vulgar language, and suggestive situations. I will look forward to the rest of the series!
December 1, 2024
A good tale
Reading this first book in the series certainly proves it is a great choice for followers of Millie Copper. Great character development and written to keep the reader wanting more!
Reading this first book in the series certainly proves it is a great choice for followers of Millie Copper. Great character development and written to keep the reader wanting more!
July 13, 2025
This is an interesting story especially if you want to prepare for long-term disaster. The people in the story come off as ordinary people forced into saving a lot of loved ones and they do it by being ready well ahead of time.
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