Review: Hardcore Action From Start to Finish
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 14, 2013
This short novel starts with a bang and never lets up as we follow John, Sandra, Tom and the rest on a tumultous ride through post-economic collapse America.  The story is filled with interesting tidbits and survival ideas while not getting in the way of a compelling tale.  I did find it curious that two years after the collapse, shotguns seeemd to be the weapon of choice but that may just be my own lack of knowledge, since the author really seems to know the subject.I don't want to give any spoilers, but as a reader you should be warned not to get too attached to any of the characters because this author is intent on relaying the idea of just how brutal this new world would be.  The action is swift, bloody and frequent as the small group tries to make their way through a landscape where neighbor has turned on neighbor and the idea of a united people has almost been lost.  All is not totally grim and there are signs of hope, but the price of freedom will be high.  The story is told from John's point of view and I appreciate the author not pumping him up to "Rambo" levels while making the point that being still alive at this stage means he is a pretty good troop.  All in all, I liked this book and I am eagerly awaiting the next one.