Anarchy In The Ashes (Ashes Series) [Paperback]

William W. Johnstone (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ashes Series | Publication Date: July 1, 1997

Amid the nuclear and biological devastation of World War III, Ben Raines and his SUSA Rebels lead the resistance against invading Russians and independent mercenaries under the command of the ruthless Sam Hartline to build and defend a free nation. Reissue."

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Pinnacle (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786004193
• ISBN-13: 978-0786004195
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,670,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book kicks some A$$!!, April 23, 1999

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David Asbridge [[e-mail]] (Pendleton, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anarchy In The Ashes (Ashes Series) (Paperback)

This book, if made into a movie, would be the number one action film of the decade! The massive ammount of force that is thrown at our hero Ben is unbelevable. This series is a must read! And just beleive all of this that happens in this series could actually happen. So. . . read, and see what the future might hold for you!

5.0 out of 5 stars The Rebels strike again, February 1, 2011

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BRIAN HOBERG (Live Oak, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Anarchy In The Ashes (Paperback)

Johnstone did an excellent job with this book. In fact, I liked it better than Fire in the Ashes and put it just below Out of the Ashes. In the book, Ben Raines is no longer President of the US, and is attempting to rebuild the concept of the Tri-State by attempting to rebuild down near Alabama/Louisianna (or what remains) while he is faced with a much tougher enemy than he had faced with the Federal soldiers within Out of the Ashes and Fire in the Ashes. The Russians have settled in Iceland working on a master race and have decided to move through Canada to the United States. Instead of bringing war with them, they preach peace, unity among the white "pure race" and extermination of other races they refer to as "inferior". Additionally, they are working to establish a mutant/human cross capable of being a labor race. The book was a bit graphic throughout the plot; however, considering the state of the nation at that time, it would be expected. Maybe not at such a grand scale, but expected. The book contains an excellent example of unity among civilians as well as Raines's Rebels to work together to fight. At first, the Russians appeared very tough however I was suprised how "quickly" the story changed and suddenly these well-armed and well-trained blond haired, blue eyed soldiers rolled over to what remained of Raines's Rebels, old men, and children. In the end, Raines is viewed as a god and seems to allude to him accepting a role as a spiritual leader in his book(s) to follow. It's next on my list, so I'll read and report.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling continuation, June 26, 2001

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Kevin P. Grover (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anarchy In The Ashes (Ashes Series) (Paperback)

Anarchy is the perfect next step in the Ashes series. As we learn of a threat from a former Soviet General, Ben Raines is attempting to muster his people and start anew. The dialogue and suspense of this novel clearly shows that William Johnstone has a hit of a series on his hands. We see in this installment how Ben just wants him and his people to be left alone to carve out a society that is as best for all as possible. But, with the horror that the IPF is bringing, along with the diabolical Sam Hartline, Ben and his people know that they are the nation's only hope. Sam Hartline is the quintessential villan, and every page makes you despise him more than you would think possible.