LAST STAND by Duane Boehm
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This is a very good book. I enjoyed it very much. It had a lot of suspense and Romance. I recommend it to anyone that likes GOOD western romance.
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First published in 2005, the first book in the Restoration series, Last Light, was re-released last month. In a cross between the Left Behind book series and the television series Revolution, author Terri Blackstock brings her own take on the "end of the world" plot when Birmingham, Alabama loses all power, jamming the streets with vehicles because the engines won't start. Airplanes shut down and fall from the sky. All technology no longer works, as cell phones, computers, televisions and radios go completely silent.

Has an alien invasion occurred? Is terrorist responsible?

The people who depended on high-technology are now facing the most dangerous crises the planet has ever had - darkness.

Last Light centers on the Branning family as they have to decide to keep whatever possessions they have or put their faith in the Lord and share what resources they have with others. The civilians of the small town must come together if they are to survive, especially when there is a killer among them.

I have read a few books by Terri Blackstock, but this is the first one that involves a science fiction plot, one that has been done to death in books, movies and on television. That being said, the author has a way with words, so the book is well-written, the characters are likeable and the murder pot is intriguing. Even though I don't care for the end of the world plot, I still ended up liking the novel. I might even have to look into the other books in the series, Night Light, True Light and Dawn's Light.

*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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This is part of a series of well written and researched books by the author that pushes the envelope of modern air warfare just slightly over the edge of possible history and into science-fiction.  I have bought Dale Brown's books in paperback and now as e-books.  When he publishes another I will be buying it.  Good well written action/adventure novel.  Try one.
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Excellent story.  Dale McGuff is an incredible writer.  This is the best book I have read about the Viet Nam War.  I have bought many copies to give as gifts.  I would love to see this made into a movie.
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Part of a trilogy by Mr Klavan about a high tech attack on America.  A terrorist has created a mind world in order to carry out his planned  cyber  attack on the U.S.  Opposed to them is a secret American government organization working to thwart the planned attack.
  Rick Dial was a star quarterback when his career was cut short due to injuries suffered in an auto accident.  Unable to walk his gaming instincts were called to the attention of the government agency who then recruited him.  Rick had already been trained and sent into the mind world as was described in a previous novel.  Information is gathered about another planned attack from mind world and Rick is the only one that is available to go back in and thwart it.  The terrorists, as a means of stopping Rick kidnap his best friend Molly and threaten to kill her if he does not stop his actions in the mind world.  The plight Molly is in and her attempts to escape are delineated along side of Rick's actions to prevent the attack on the U.S.
  The novel is, of course, science fiction, but is highly imaginative and logical based on the facts presented.  It is very well done as an adventure story and keeps the reader glued to the book.  The story is planned to be continued in the next book in the series with the ending of this crafted to lead logically into the next.
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It is no secret that I LOVE the Bigfoot War collection and would reccomend them to everyone.  This book is great and is written during the same time as BFW 2 from the points of view of others affected by the outbreak.  I really liked this concept and as usual the writiing and the action is a real page turner. My only complaint is that is ended unexpectedly, but then I have always wanted these books to be longer.
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Smoke Jensen is The last Mountain man. He's also rattle snake fast with his guns. Smoke and Sally they make a good team. Along with Preacher, Matt Jensen and eventually Luke William Johnstone sure can weave a tale. Stop reading this and just start reading his book for yourself.
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From the moment i pick Last Man Standig up i couldn't put it down.  Not knowing very much about the Geronimo Pratt case when i started the book i was continualy amased at what he was forced to endure.  Olsen delivery of this story is phenominal.  He does everything right.  I recomend this to anyone from any generation.  It paints a picture of American history that many don't know about and some want to forget.
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I was very happy to see this book available.  Good to read more about Gus and his beginning in the apocalyptic world.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book as I did the rest of the series.  But now am sad to find there will be no more in the mountain man series.  Read this book and the rest of the series,  you won't be sorry.
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Exit was a great quick read. The perfect short to tie together the timeline of The New World Order series.
It is also a good stand alone, although I would hope anyone reading Hopf for the first time would want to know more and seek out his other titles.
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A very good read, plenty of action and survival information also. The author keeps your attention and you want to keep reading, the end of the book comes too soon.
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Mysterious Book Report No. 188
Hold the Dark
by John Dwaine McKenna

Theres an ongoing battle between humans and nature that is eternal in character and inevitable in prospect; Mother Nature always wins in the end. But that doesnt mean we humans will ever stop tryinglook anywhere on Earth and one can find places where men and women have built structures to keep out the elements.
Hold the Dark, (Liveright Publishing / W.W. Norton & Company Ltd., $24.95, 203 pages, ISBN 978-0-87140-667-5) by William Giraldi takes place in the far north . . . in the extreme dark and cold of the Arctic winter . . . where its mankind versus the elements, and mankind is losing. Game is already scarce, winter just beginning and the wolves are starving. In the remote village of Keelut, wolves have taken three children, one of whom is the six year old son of Vernon and Medora Slone. Hes a sniper with the US Army, somewhere in the Middle East. Shes just trying to survive. When her son disappears, she calls in nature writer and wolf expert Russell Corea sixty year-old burnout whos trying to find a way to end his lifeenlisting him to locate her boys bones so that they might be buried. While Core may be a wolf expert, hes unprepared for the harsh conditions and subarctic temperatures at the top of the world . . . forcing him to borrow Vernon Sloans clothes. Russel Core sets out to track the wolf pack that stole the village children but cant complete the task. He returns to Keelut to find Medora gone and a horror in the root cellar of her cabin. Wounded in battle, Vernon Sloan returns and together with his lifelong friend . . . a quiet and deadly man named Cheeon . . . begins a hunt for his wife that leaves a bloody smear across the frozen tundra before leading to a surprising, unforeseen and shocking conclusion that will have you thinking about the book long after youve finished reading it. What choices does one have to make in order to stay alive at the extreme edges of endurance, civilization and survival, where humans are just another species of animal trying to live one more day? What choices would you be forced into if you were locked in an icy heart of darkness? Hold the Dark is a short, but compelling read thatll give each reader food for thought for some time to come.
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Just finished reading Limping Home - a great combination of a survival story, mystery and autobiography.  The descriptions of places are convincing and interesting and there is excellent character development and suspense.  Also a very positive message about surviving in this life.
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This is an AWESOME book.  I couldn't wait to turn the pages.  This is a Western story complete with all the uniqueness of that time.  It is also a passion filled love story that touched my heart.  I CANNOT wait to read Duane Boehms' next book.
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I really enjoyed Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.  It was humorous and a good outcome!  I would recommend it highly.  Enjoy!
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Author did a good job of finishing the series. Totally enjoyed Borden....he is seriously a totally bad donkey, lol.  I wonder if there will be a book on the other characters?  Hawke would be interesting. Nice job on finishing the story.
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Last of the Gunmen ISBN: 9781932113792, Lauric Press, an e-book in the western genre by W. Hock Hochheim.
Johann Gunther, West Point graduate who, following service in Afghanistan at the request of President Teddy Roosevelt, now is the proprietor of Remedies Detective Agency in Fort Worth, TX with his Pilipino partner, Jefe with whom he served in the Philippines. They are attending an exclusive party given by one of the wealthy individuals they have helped in the past when approached by the lovely oriental fianc of the mans son because she needs protection from attendant would-be kidnappers. They discover that the fianc is not exactly what she has appeared to be while taking care of the men. After reporting the situation to the man and his son, they receive a call from the Governor of Texas who is in need of help in solving a robbery and several murders extending from Fort Worth to Austin. The robbery took place on the highway with the wife of an unusual police officer and her woman attendant being murdered along with a former Louisiana congressman and judge who had attempted to intervene. The judge was a friend of the Louisiana Governor who was a personal friend of the Texas Official. The situation was further complicated by the fact that the police officer whose wife had been killed was in jail accused of having murdered a wealthy entrepreneur. The story gradually unfolds as Johann and Jefe attempt to solve the crimes and discover they not only are battling a minor baseball team, members of which participate in vicious crimes, but also a crooked Texas Ranger, a sadistic hit man, a group of the countrys wealthiest industrial barons and even a couple of Johanns former West Point associates. The characters are interesting and even include the legendary Bat Masterson and the action is relentless as Johann moves to solve the crimes in his own manner.
Discussion: The author has provided a western that is quite unique. He has presented a story in which a gunman with the attitude and attributes of the old west must function in a changing world where modern concepts of crime and punishment are evolving and vying for acceptance. This in a world somewhat chaotic with simultaneous interspersion of newly devised automobiles, and motorcycles extending the mode and distance of travel, methods of communication similarly rapidly expanding, new methods of crime solution being recognized and even the appearance of activity by Sigmund Freud. However, the end results of this tale make the reader wonder if the books title, Last of the Gunmen, might have been a misnomer and whether, perhaps, there still might be a need for such an individual to be around for a little while longer.