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Matt Sheridan Series
Cataclysm: A Matt Sheridan Novel - Book One
Islamic terrorists have obliterated New York City. Awaking to the nightmare, Matt Sheridan makes the quick decision to evacuate his family to rural Vermont. As the situation deteriorates across the United States and society collapses into chaos, the seasoned Army Ranger must navigate an entirely new battlefield to protect his family from impending peril. Prepare yourself for action, intrigue and hours of lost sleep scrambling to see what happens next. Author Robert Cole brings his knowledge as a “red-cell” team leader on some of the most-classified Department of Defense’s Weapons of Mass Destruction scenarios to this realistic, captivating first novel.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 3, 2023
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Robert Cole
5 books42 followersRobert Cole is a former infantry officer in the U.S. Army who has worked as a consultant on classified government projects similar to those outlined in his first novel, Cataclysm. In addition to having served with some of the Army’s most elite units, Robert is also a successful entrepreneur and college professor.
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December 8, 2024
This is an intensely fast-paced story of societal collapse in the wake of a devastating terrorist attacks on major US cities. It reads as chillingly plausible.
The story follows Matt Sheridan, a seasoned Army Ranger, as he swiftly evacuates his family to rural Vermont amid escalating chaos. Sheridan’s military training and instincts are put to the ultimate test as he faces a new kind of battlefield.
The key to resistance, Matt knew, was basically accepting the fact that you were already dead. Once you have accepted your fate, it removes all of the leverage your captors have over you.
While the novel excels in action and realism, the characters could benefit from more personal depth. Nonetheless, Matt’s drive to protect his family make him an amazing hero and leader. The detailed survivalist scenarios were honestly quite interesting. I can’t imagine 90% of Americans would have this type of cash on hand, but the shopping spree he and his family go on sounded like fun.
There was a neighbor who had Angus cows, horses, and a goat. They were never discussed again once mentioned. The entire story I kept wondering what happened to those animals! Animals were oddly left out of this story. Does no one have any cats or dogs?
This story was certainly more of a battle upon battle scene set-up, rather than a living off the land after a disaster, kind of story. Overall, I really enjoyed the characters, and the setting, while not understanding much of the military or weapons chatter.
Highly recommended for fans of post-apocalyptic and survivalist stories.
The story follows Matt Sheridan, a seasoned Army Ranger, as he swiftly evacuates his family to rural Vermont amid escalating chaos. Sheridan’s military training and instincts are put to the ultimate test as he faces a new kind of battlefield.
The key to resistance, Matt knew, was basically accepting the fact that you were already dead. Once you have accepted your fate, it removes all of the leverage your captors have over you.
While the novel excels in action and realism, the characters could benefit from more personal depth. Nonetheless, Matt’s drive to protect his family make him an amazing hero and leader. The detailed survivalist scenarios were honestly quite interesting. I can’t imagine 90% of Americans would have this type of cash on hand, but the shopping spree he and his family go on sounded like fun.
There was a neighbor who had Angus cows, horses, and a goat. They were never discussed again once mentioned. The entire story I kept wondering what happened to those animals! Animals were oddly left out of this story. Does no one have any cats or dogs?
This story was certainly more of a battle upon battle scene set-up, rather than a living off the land after a disaster, kind of story. Overall, I really enjoyed the characters, and the setting, while not understanding much of the military or weapons chatter.
Highly recommended for fans of post-apocalyptic and survivalist stories.
January 1, 2025
if you’re looking for the human element from walking dead
if you’re looking for the human element from walking dead, this is your book series! The main character is so believable, his reactions and preparations are totally plausible, and this demise the writer created for Matt Sheridan and his family is scary as can be! I read the ebook and bought a paperback for a gift… it was that good. Looking forward to the next book. Hope it becomes a show ( that I would LOVE TO WRITE!) 5-stars
if you’re looking for the human element from walking dead, this is your book series! The main character is so believable, his reactions and preparations are totally plausible, and this demise the writer created for Matt Sheridan and his family is scary as can be! I read the ebook and bought a paperback for a gift… it was that good. Looking forward to the next book. Hope it becomes a show ( that I would LOVE TO WRITE!) 5-stars
November 24, 2023
An enjoyable read
Cataclysm, A Matt Sheridan Novel Book One, is the first of three currently available in this series.
I really enjoyed this book. I like the way they continuously focus on family, community and the future. I'm an Army brat and I really appreciated the characters perspective on his wife and children.
I have an immense amount of respect for our veterans, service members, Leo's and first responders. We are able to be who we are only because of who you each are. Thank you for your determination and dedication and for your service and sacrifice.
I attempted to find a way to contact the author and I'll continue trying. This book has a lot of typos and errors.
I will continue this series. I would recommend it to adults only. There is a moderate amount of cursing which includes the bigger words. There is no intimacy or explicit scenes. There is violence and references to intimate violence.
Cataclysm, A Matt Sheridan Novel Book One, is the first of three currently available in this series.
I really enjoyed this book. I like the way they continuously focus on family, community and the future. I'm an Army brat and I really appreciated the characters perspective on his wife and children.
I have an immense amount of respect for our veterans, service members, Leo's and first responders. We are able to be who we are only because of who you each are. Thank you for your determination and dedication and for your service and sacrifice.
I attempted to find a way to contact the author and I'll continue trying. This book has a lot of typos and errors.
I will continue this series. I would recommend it to adults only. There is a moderate amount of cursing which includes the bigger words. There is no intimacy or explicit scenes. There is violence and references to intimate violence.
November 16, 2023
An engrossing read.
A brilliant start to a new series. I wasn't sure what to expect but decided to give it a go and I'm so glad I did. It's a fast-paced read with some emotions kicking in and latterly a lot more action than I expected. I loved it and recommend reading it.
A brilliant start to a new series. I wasn't sure what to expect but decided to give it a go and I'm so glad I did. It's a fast-paced read with some emotions kicking in and latterly a lot more action than I expected. I loved it and recommend reading it.
October 28, 2023
Good storyline holds interest.
Characters act as portrayed. Authors bias does bleed into the story, but is not overwhelming nor detract from the storytelling.
Characters act as portrayed. Authors bias does bleed into the story, but is not overwhelming nor detract from the storytelling.
September 28, 2025
Islamic terrorists wreak havoc on the United States, setting off nuclear bombs in eight major cities: New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
The U.S. responds with Operation Hellfire. Martial law soon follows.
This novel takes place over two weeks, from September 8 through September 22.
Matt Sheridan and his wife Clare live in Portsmouth, Rhode Island—just outside Providence. They have children Christopher (10) and Laurie (7).
College sweethearts, both Clare and Matt are United States Army and combat veterans. Matt is a former US Special Forces officer who ran a “successful international security consulting firm.”
Brother Donald’s house in Pomfret, Vermont (in the Green Mountains) is their agreed-upon bug-out destination.
The four link up with Donald’s family: son Derek (20); daughter Kelsey; son Dylan (17); Celeste, Derek’s girlfriend; and Amey, Kelsey’s roommate.
Signs indicate that Iran is the likely culprit behind the cataclysmic attacks. The U.S. only receives real support from Israel, England, and Poland.
Rob, Matt’s former Ranger buddy in South Africa…the news just keeps getting worse and worse.
Molly Heck is Donald’s neighbor. Her granddaughter Grace, a med student, was visiting when TSHTF.
Military structuring in the duties on the compound.
Fast-paced and absorbing. Good roll-out of information.
Matt is awfully perfect:
Matt is a ranger, sniper, security consultant, infantry lieutenant, bioweapons expert…and he speaks fluent Arabic.
He has excellent organization skills. Calm and collected; a natural leader.
The Black Pox.
Visitors—hoodlums attack the homestead.
Clare is a bit of a wet blanket…until the end. 🤯
Matt’s mission with Grace: The hospital. National Guard. Vaccine. Shootout. She is truly Grace Under Fire.
Sheriff’s office. Nomads.
Great rescue. Cool cliffhanger.
The acknowledgments are cringe. Does not thank the readers—yet solicits (only) 5-star reviews from them:
If you enjoyed this book, please consider leaving a 5-star review on Amazon. Reviews drive the algorithm for others to find the book. If you don’t feel the books warrants a 5-star review, please consider emailing me instead.
Yeah, no. Besides issues listed above, here are a few of the other reasons this is not a five:
⭐️ Thank you, Rain! Great recommendation (despite my whingeing). ⭐️
The U.S. responds with Operation Hellfire. Martial law soon follows.
This novel takes place over two weeks, from September 8 through September 22.
Matt Sheridan and his wife Clare live in Portsmouth, Rhode Island—just outside Providence. They have children Christopher (10) and Laurie (7).
College sweethearts, both Clare and Matt are United States Army and combat veterans. Matt is a former US Special Forces officer who ran a “successful international security consulting firm.”
Brother Donald’s house in Pomfret, Vermont (in the Green Mountains) is their agreed-upon bug-out destination.
The four link up with Donald’s family: son Derek (20); daughter Kelsey; son Dylan (17); Celeste, Derek’s girlfriend; and Amey, Kelsey’s roommate.
Signs indicate that Iran is the likely culprit behind the cataclysmic attacks. The U.S. only receives real support from Israel, England, and Poland.
Rob, Matt’s former Ranger buddy in South Africa…the news just keeps getting worse and worse.
Molly Heck is Donald’s neighbor. Her granddaughter Grace, a med student, was visiting when TSHTF.
Military structuring in the duties on the compound.
Fast-paced and absorbing. Good roll-out of information.
Matt is awfully perfect:
Matt is a ranger, sniper, security consultant, infantry lieutenant, bioweapons expert…and he speaks fluent Arabic.
He has excellent organization skills. Calm and collected; a natural leader.
The Black Pox.
Visitors—hoodlums attack the homestead.
Clare is a bit of a wet blanket…until the end. 🤯
Matt’s mission with Grace: The hospital. National Guard. Vaccine. Shootout. She is truly Grace Under Fire.
Sheriff’s office. Nomads.
Great rescue. Cool cliffhanger.
The acknowledgments are cringe. Does not thank the readers—yet solicits (only) 5-star reviews from them:
If you enjoyed this book, please consider leaving a 5-star review on Amazon. Reviews drive the algorithm for others to find the book. If you don’t feel the books warrants a 5-star review, please consider emailing me instead.
Yeah, no. Besides issues listed above, here are a few of the other reasons this is not a five:
⭐️ Thank you, Rain! Great recommendation (despite my whingeing). ⭐️
June 19, 2023
slow but pretty good storytelling but some gaffes
Moves pretty slow for much of the story. Finding out events on the internet is not the same as having things happen. Very doubtful the internet would stay up in the scenario described.
There needs to be more clues to who everyone is: Most of the characters just turn into names.
No one would store vaccine needing refrigeration in a vehicle in a hospital parking lot: it would be in the pharmacy fridge. More especially if it needed guarding.
1st year med students have no practical medical experience and would be no better than anyone else for sickness or trauma.
Pulsatile bleeding indicates arterial injury, but a lateral thigh would would not involve an artery. Make up your mind you can’t have it both ways.
How does the experienced combat vet or any of our other heroes not think to sabotage enemy vehicles when they have the chance?
Moves pretty slow for much of the story. Finding out events on the internet is not the same as having things happen. Very doubtful the internet would stay up in the scenario described.
There needs to be more clues to who everyone is: Most of the characters just turn into names.
No one would store vaccine needing refrigeration in a vehicle in a hospital parking lot: it would be in the pharmacy fridge. More especially if it needed guarding.
1st year med students have no practical medical experience and would be no better than anyone else for sickness or trauma.
Pulsatile bleeding indicates arterial injury, but a lateral thigh would would not involve an artery. Make up your mind you can’t have it both ways.
How does the experienced combat vet or any of our other heroes not think to sabotage enemy vehicles when they have the chance?
June 23, 2024
The apocalypse is here. When a nuclear bomb is detonated in NYC, Former Army Ranger Matt Sheridan takes his family from their suburban Rhode Island home and heads for his brother's farm house in rural Vermont, where they run into his brother's teenage kids and they soon learn that every major American city has been destroyed and a smallpox virus has intentionally been delivered to the population.
Not a classic, but you have to allow a little leeway for an author's first effort. The first half of the book is like a manual on how to prepare for a national disaster, and the second half is full-on Mad Max action. The characters are not particularly well developed, they're all very brave and heroic without exception, but that almost seems necessary for their survival. I found the book very entertaining.
Not a classic, but you have to allow a little leeway for an author's first effort. The first half of the book is like a manual on how to prepare for a national disaster, and the second half is full-on Mad Max action. The characters are not particularly well developed, they're all very brave and heroic without exception, but that almost seems necessary for their survival. I found the book very entertaining.
December 10, 2023
Really well-written…
…and Mr. Cole is clearly knowledgeable about military matters so the story flows very smoothly and fast. As happens in many novels of this type, characters are added fairly rapidly to the group and I have to admit that it got a little hard to keep every one straight. That could just be a “me” problem, but it does seem as if the secondary characters could have used a little more development. Also, and this is really picky, the author spends a lot of time on very specific directions to and from places. That is streets, roads, turns right or left, etc., when most readers simply are not going to know the difference. Again, very minor. All in all, very good story. I’m glad there’s another one.
Respectfully,
…and Mr. Cole is clearly knowledgeable about military matters so the story flows very smoothly and fast. As happens in many novels of this type, characters are added fairly rapidly to the group and I have to admit that it got a little hard to keep every one straight. That could just be a “me” problem, but it does seem as if the secondary characters could have used a little more development. Also, and this is really picky, the author spends a lot of time on very specific directions to and from places. That is streets, roads, turns right or left, etc., when most readers simply are not going to know the difference. Again, very minor. All in all, very good story. I’m glad there’s another one.
Respectfully,
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January 26, 2024Intriguing, Clean
A few far-fetched plot points...
BUT, still a very well-written P-A tale with solid characters, thrills, plenty of action, and moral dilemmas to solve.
Notably, completely clean in terms of language. No sex scenes. Depicts wholesome characters and solid marriages. Where nasty characters are depicted as part of the P-A environment, language gets rougher but not inappropriate.
I'd have no trouble recommending for even younger teens, with the caveat that the post-apocalyptic genre may be unsuitable for some teens. If the youth gets nightmares after watching or reading a scary story, the P-A genre isn't for them.
Overall, enjoyable and worthwhile. Recommended.
A few far-fetched plot points...
BUT, still a very well-written P-A tale with solid characters, thrills, plenty of action, and moral dilemmas to solve.
Notably, completely clean in terms of language. No sex scenes. Depicts wholesome characters and solid marriages. Where nasty characters are depicted as part of the P-A environment, language gets rougher but not inappropriate.
I'd have no trouble recommending for even younger teens, with the caveat that the post-apocalyptic genre may be unsuitable for some teens. If the youth gets nightmares after watching or reading a scary story, the P-A genre isn't for them.
Overall, enjoyable and worthwhile. Recommended.
January 11, 2024
Realistic (ish)
A thoroughly enjoyable book, if you're someone like me who enjoys speculating about what the end of the world as we know it might look like. I liked how decisive main character was, and how 'normal' but skilled some of the supporting characters were.
Not many people have the option to bug out to the perfect property, and not many of us have so much readily available cash to quickly buy supplies at the last minute ... though stories like this are a reminder to do what we can, while we can. Learn, save, prepare, build networks, set up communications and have some kind of plan.
One of my new favourite books in this genre.
A thoroughly enjoyable book, if you're someone like me who enjoys speculating about what the end of the world as we know it might look like. I liked how decisive main character was, and how 'normal' but skilled some of the supporting characters were.
Not many people have the option to bug out to the perfect property, and not many of us have so much readily available cash to quickly buy supplies at the last minute ... though stories like this are a reminder to do what we can, while we can. Learn, save, prepare, build networks, set up communications and have some kind of plan.
One of my new favourite books in this genre.
May 25, 2024
Good start
This is my first read from Robert Cole. In general I appreciate the quality of the writing, as it isn’t overly sensational. So far, it also hasn’t had any glaring plot holes or illogical problems created simply by an author who needed characters to act in an unnatural way.
I find the dialog a little unnatural due to the overuse of the characters’ first names when addressing each other. In a familiar setting, spouses and other family members don’t tend to keep repeating each other’s first names in an ongoing discussion. Again, no biggie, but it’s a polishing opportunity.
Looking forward to the next book.
This is my first read from Robert Cole. In general I appreciate the quality of the writing, as it isn’t overly sensational. So far, it also hasn’t had any glaring plot holes or illogical problems created simply by an author who needed characters to act in an unnatural way.
I find the dialog a little unnatural due to the overuse of the characters’ first names when addressing each other. In a familiar setting, spouses and other family members don’t tend to keep repeating each other’s first names in an ongoing discussion. Again, no biggie, but it’s a polishing opportunity.
Looking forward to the next book.
August 10, 2023
“Cataclysm: A Matt Sheridan Novel - Book One” (Matt Sheridan Series 1) Kindle Edition
by Robert Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
This is a well-written and carefully edited novel. Kudos to the author, Robert Cole, for a job well-done. The story line was credible and helped me learn some New England geography. As I read such novels, I use maps to familiarize myself with the topography.
Within minutes of completing this book, I ordered Book Two in this two-book series.
Great reading!
by Robert Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
This is a well-written and carefully edited novel. Kudos to the author, Robert Cole, for a job well-done. The story line was credible and helped me learn some New England geography. As I read such novels, I use maps to familiarize myself with the topography.
Within minutes of completing this book, I ordered Book Two in this two-book series.
Great reading!
February 25, 2024
Loved this book!
I've already read all four books but came back to review. I loved all 4 books of this series and am hoping there will be a fifth!
The writing is great. Even as a woman reading it, I find even the talk about weaponry doesn't bore me as it can with some writers who are men. In post-apocalyptic stories, the attacks on women can be a little too much also- but these books were so well done in that respect. They're very realistic, and I am fully invested in the Sheridan family's story. I even teared up on more than one occasion. Excellent - thank you, Robert!
I've already read all four books but came back to review. I loved all 4 books of this series and am hoping there will be a fifth!
The writing is great. Even as a woman reading it, I find even the talk about weaponry doesn't bore me as it can with some writers who are men. In post-apocalyptic stories, the attacks on women can be a little too much also- but these books were so well done in that respect. They're very realistic, and I am fully invested in the Sheridan family's story. I even teared up on more than one occasion. Excellent - thank you, Robert!
May 16, 2024
This novel was a good, decent read. Most of what occurs, I could see happening. I enjoyed the basis of the collapse of America and often thought what was written may very well happen.
Character development is good, starts shaky, but the author improves as the book develops. Very minor adult language used where appropriate. I am fluent in cussing several languages and I use it gracefully, this is not the case with this story. I would highly recommend this book for fans of a dystopian America.
Character development is good, starts shaky, but the author improves as the book develops. Very minor adult language used where appropriate. I am fluent in cussing several languages and I use it gracefully, this is not the case with this story. I would highly recommend this book for fans of a dystopian America.
April 16, 2024
Dnf 50%
Giving up. Better than many, but way to may descriptions. The first 50% has been nothing, but stocking up...in the most boring way possible!
Not to mention, since when aren't Nuclear bombs enough? No, we need to add a biological weapon. Doesnt make sense. If you have biological weapons, use those and skip the nukes- then you wont get the US responding with nukes in kind and the people will be just as dead but all the resources will still be there.
Giving up. Better than many, but way to may descriptions. The first 50% has been nothing, but stocking up...in the most boring way possible!
Not to mention, since when aren't Nuclear bombs enough? No, we need to add a biological weapon. Doesnt make sense. If you have biological weapons, use those and skip the nukes- then you wont get the US responding with nukes in kind and the people will be just as dead but all the resources will still be there.
March 7, 2025
Outstanding Series
Read the entire 4 book series and thought leaving a review for those thinking of starting the series was most appropriate.
From beginning to end the characters are engaging and the plot fully developed. Cannot imagine not wanting to follow the complete story through to the end.
Well worth the enjoyable investment of a few hours of reading time to go on the author's trip.
Read the entire 4 book series and thought leaving a review for those thinking of starting the series was most appropriate.
From beginning to end the characters are engaging and the plot fully developed. Cannot imagine not wanting to follow the complete story through to the end.
Well worth the enjoyable investment of a few hours of reading time to go on the author's trip.
July 5, 2023
Loved this story, new take on post apocalyptic novels. Matt Sheridan is a fascinating character and I immediately read the second book. Can't wait for the third. I often lose Interest after the 1st or 2nd book, but these plots and characters are intriguing and imaginative and looking for book 3 ASAP. Keep writing Mr.Cole.
July 24, 2023
A fast and good read.
I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to diving into the second book of the series. Has it been done before? Sure. You can only kill off the world in so many ways but the author made the story interesting and kept the action moving along at a nice pace.
I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to diving into the second book of the series. Has it been done before? Sure. You can only kill off the world in so many ways but the author made the story interesting and kept the action moving along at a nice pace.
October 7, 2023
Dystopian Trophy Read
Cole bulldozes the mob aside and sets a new pinnacle for stay-up-all-night reads. More surprise twists than a Vermont hiking trail guarded by insane biker snakes. Completely plausible with lots of “Oh, hell no” moments. The world could end this way, pray it doesn’t.
Cole bulldozes the mob aside and sets a new pinnacle for stay-up-all-night reads. More surprise twists than a Vermont hiking trail guarded by insane biker snakes. Completely plausible with lots of “Oh, hell no” moments. The world could end this way, pray it doesn’t.
October 12, 2023
a double apocalypse?
You’d think nuclear bombs would be enough but no. Matt and his family face more than one catastrophe. The various characters are standouts, even the evil bikers. The action is bloody and shocking. The ending has a cliffhanger that chills the blood. Overall it’s a great start to a new series.
You’d think nuclear bombs would be enough but no. Matt and his family face more than one catastrophe. The various characters are standouts, even the evil bikers. The action is bloody and shocking. The ending has a cliffhanger that chills the blood. Overall it’s a great start to a new series.
October 30, 2023
Barn burner slow and steady.
Well done! As a big fan of this genre, sportsman,fisherman,Hunter,backpacker & survivalist I truly appreciate keeping it real, pushing the boundaries AND SURVIVING THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT. It's very hard to combine all these things and do it well and you've done it!
Well done! As a big fan of this genre, sportsman,fisherman,Hunter,backpacker & survivalist I truly appreciate keeping it real, pushing the boundaries AND SURVIVING THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT. It's very hard to combine all these things and do it well and you've done it!
November 8, 2023
I enjoyed this book
A fast, fun read. I read a lot of books and wanted a change so I grabbed this as a loan from Amazon Kindle figuring that I would read a chapter or two and return it due to lack of interest - several hours later I finished it and will be going after the second book. It was just a good fun read
A fast, fun read. I read a lot of books and wanted a change so I grabbed this as a loan from Amazon Kindle figuring that I would read a chapter or two and return it due to lack of interest - several hours later I finished it and will be going after the second book. It was just a good fun read
January 12, 2024
Good Read
Enjoyed this book and looking forward to the next. I like how politics was kept out of it, but CNN is not a valuable or realistic source for news any longer, and even slight research would show this and its obvious bias. Internet bloggers have more ethics than all of CNN personnel combined.
Enjoyed this book and looking forward to the next. I like how politics was kept out of it, but CNN is not a valuable or realistic source for news any longer, and even slight research would show this and its obvious bias. Internet bloggers have more ethics than all of CNN personnel combined.
June 30, 2024
Inconsistent writing ruined it for me
I'm not sure what happened or if no one proof read this. However, two characters are grandmother and granddaughter then twenty pages later aunt and niece. It switched back and forth a few times in the book. It was annoying and not the only inconsistency that I found.
I'm not sure what happened or if no one proof read this. However, two characters are grandmother and granddaughter then twenty pages later aunt and niece. It switched back and forth a few times in the book. It was annoying and not the only inconsistency that I found.
September 11, 2024
Exciting, engrossing, and thoroughly electrifying!
From the opening chapter with the reality of nuclear attacks on American soil to the threat and implementation of bioterrism, the action never slows.... Realistic characters that you can both cheer and cry for. Action and adventure in at a breakneck pace!
From the opening chapter with the reality of nuclear attacks on American soil to the threat and implementation of bioterrism, the action never slows.... Realistic characters that you can both cheer and cry for. Action and adventure in at a breakneck pace!
September 29, 2024
Appalling writing. Terrible dialogue, repetitive use of language, no character development, ridiculous instant "family" bonding. Obviously self-published with little to no editing. Perhaps if you were looking at a worst-case scenario primer for what you might need to do in the end-times this might be an instructive read, but really, lots of stupidity abounds, too. Silly book.
December 1, 2024
I know it's typical for an author to Gary Stu their main character, but Cole has taken it to a Whole.Nutha.Level by Gary Stu'ing/Mary Sue'ing *every* character... Facing off against the biggest, baddest antagonist to ever be written? No worries, even their 10-year-old son is equivalent to a MARSOC Operator!
July 16, 2025
Impressive debut
Probably using military manuals as a basis for authenticity, this first time author delivers an exciting new series. While the opening salvo from Islamic terrorists, is over the top, the story focuses on family led by a former Army officer who is Ranger trained and ready to protect his family and neighbors. He left me no choice but to read the next installment.
Probably using military manuals as a basis for authenticity, this first time author delivers an exciting new series. While the opening salvo from Islamic terrorists, is over the top, the story focuses on family led by a former Army officer who is Ranger trained and ready to protect his family and neighbors. He left me no choice but to read the next installment.
May 12, 2023
1 chapter in and already having issues.
Bro. 1st chapter, 3:08am. 2nd chapter, 3:33am but somehow its 35 minutes later? My public school math tells me thats 25 minutes later. I am not hopeful if that’s the kind of jarring editing going on here.
Bro. 1st chapter, 3:08am. 2nd chapter, 3:33am but somehow its 35 minutes later? My public school math tells me thats 25 minutes later. I am not hopeful if that’s the kind of jarring editing going on here.
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