Alex Halprin

Alex Halprin, often called just Alex, is the protagonist of the Ashfall trilogy.  
==Before the Eruption==
Before the Yellowstone volcano erupted, Alex was a 15 year old living in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was a black belt in Taekwondo.  He spent many hours sparring, hanging out with friends, and playing World of Warcraft. He often found that his parents frustrated him, as he argued frequently with his mother, while his father seemed indifferent to everything. He found his younger sister, Rebecca, annoying and talkative and called her a brat.
== After the Eruption (Ashfall) ==
After the Eruption, Alex's house was crushed by a supersonic rock launched from the Yellowstone volcano erupted. He and his neighbors, Darren and Joe try to figure out what happens after seeing the house being collapsed. Darren tries comforting him, then explosions start. The three of them rush into the master bathroom and pile into the bathtub with ears stuffed with toilet paper and wearing headphones. After "uncounted hours" later, Alex, Darren and Joe were able to go to the kitchen and eat a small lunch. Alex was bored out of his mind.
but armed robbers shoot one of his neighbors. Alex quickly runs away after not being able to hand the gore and blood and 
== Ashen Winter ==
== Sunrise (Spoiler) ==
Failed election against Mayor on building a wall to keep Reds out. Managed to set up working lights and heating to their greenhouse. When Alex and Darla try to raid the warehouse of Red, they are caught and have their hands cut off.
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