Forty years after the destruction of civilization... Man is reduced to salvaging the ruins of a broken world. One man’s most prized possession is Hemingway’s Classic ‘The Old Man and the Sea.’ With the words of the novel echoing across the wasteland, a survivor of the Nuclear Holocaust journeys into the unknown to break a curse. What follows is an incredible tale of survival and endurance. One man must survive the desert wilderness and mankind gone savage to discover the truth of Hemingway’s classic tale of man versus nature. Part Hemingway, part Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, a suspenseful odyssey into the dark heart of the Post-Apocalyptic American southwest. A book lover’s action flick.
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Nick Cole is a working actor living in Southern California. When he is not auditioning for commercials, going out for sitcoms or being shot, kicked, stabbed or beaten by the students of various film schools for their projects, he can often be found as a guard for King Phillip the Second of Spain in the Opera Don Carlo at Los Angeles Opera or some similar role. Nick Cole has been writing for most of his life and acting in Hollywood after serving in the U.S. Army.
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Nick Cole is a working actor living in Southern California. When he is not auditioning for commercials, going out for sitcoms or being shot, kicked, stabbed or beaten by the students of various film schools for their projects, he can often be found as a guard for King Phillip the Second of Spain in the Opera Don Carlo at Los Angeles Opera or some similar role. Nick Cole has been writing for most of his life and acting in Hollywood after serving in the U.S. Army.
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234 of 250 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've never heard of Nick Cole. I had just purchased my and kindle and had a hand full of books ready for a nine hour flight. On a whim I bought this. I finished the book in my terminal. I didn't touch any of the other books in those nine hours. I just read this one over and over. Its that good.
I really didn't know what I had purchased. Beyond the description all I really expected was something along the lines of The Road meets The old man and the sea. And it has elements of both. But it takes the idea of the Old man and the sea and truly makes it its own. It tells a tale of of hope in hopeless times. And the way it is written will draw you in. I'm staying vague because you should experience if for yourself instead of reading another review. Its an outstanding novel. Honestly the less you know the better. Its short and cheap you have nothing to lose in purchasing it. When I return home I will definitely be buying the paper back and telling everyone I know. This author needs more attention.
I really didn't know what I had purchased. Beyond the description all I really expected was something along the lines of The Road meets The old man and the sea. And it has elements of both. But it takes the idea of the Old man and the sea and truly makes it its own. It tells a tale of of hope in hopeless times. And the way it is written will draw you in. I'm staying vague because you should experience if for yourself instead of reading another review. Its an outstanding novel. Honestly the less you know the better. Its short and cheap you have nothing to lose in purchasing it. When I return home I will definitely be buying the paper back and telling everyone I know. This author needs more attention.
65 of 71 people found the following review helpful
By C. Brunner
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was written so well. The story was one that takes you on a road. It takes you on a journey through what was once America. This journey takes place many years after a devastating catastrophe that has wiped out much of humanity. It shows you what the landscape looks like. It shows you who and what has survived! The different types of people and civilizations that evolved after the disasters. The differing ways that the survivors choose to live during the years after the disaster and what choices were made. This book also had an ending which is more than a lot of the books that I have read have had here lately. The biggest problem was that I wished it was a little longer. The way everything was described was superb. You really feel like you are there. I really enjoyed this novel. A friend of mine loaned it to me on my kindle. After reading it, I decided to go ahead and buy it for my collection of books.
66 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By Rotties Mom
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I can not tell you how many books I've read, Hundreds certainly, but this one will undoubtably stick with me for a long time.
Survival after disaster is on of my favorite genre's and this author does not disappoint.
The title and synopsis kept me from purchasing this book for a few months. It appeared to be yet another "I'm going to walk the wasteland and describe everything that "once was" while I fight off Zombies" or some other nonsense. (I just don't enjoy Zombie books)
NEVER judge a book by it's cover.
This author ranks up there with Alas Babylon(Pat Frank)and Earth Abides (George R. Stewart), two of my top 10 books.
There were many instances that I thought original (R.I.P. Sgt Mjr John Preston), but the one that stands out the most is the Airplane graveyard.
So simple, yet sheer genious. I have not seen this used in anything that I have read so far, and trust me when I say I've just about read them all.
Well done Mr. Cole. I hope you favor us with many more.
Survival after disaster is on of my favorite genre's and this author does not disappoint.
The title and synopsis kept me from purchasing this book for a few months. It appeared to be yet another "I'm going to walk the wasteland and describe everything that "once was" while I fight off Zombies" or some other nonsense. (I just don't enjoy Zombie books)
NEVER judge a book by it's cover.
This author ranks up there with Alas Babylon(Pat Frank)and Earth Abides (George R. Stewart), two of my top 10 books.
There were many instances that I thought original (R.I.P. Sgt Mjr John Preston), but the one that stands out the most is the Airplane graveyard.
So simple, yet sheer genious. I have not seen this used in anything that I have read so far, and trust me when I say I've just about read them all.
Well done Mr. Cole. I hope you favor us with many more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Love his writing style and the story was edgy and very entertaining. I also purchased the second book and hope it's as good as this one.
Published 6 days ago by Lee H.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
A short novel but one of the better post apocalyptic stories I've read. Glad I decided to check it out.
Published 23 days ago by Jeremy Sheldon
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a gem!
Most books I buy for a buck or less, I never finish. I loved this book! It is well written. The main character is believable and you can't help but love him from the beginning. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Markus Zuhaelter
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved this book!
I am a 64 year old woman who is always on the look out for a good book. I would not normally read a science fiction---- but this book was recommended by a friend. Read more
Published 1 month ago by sherry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Salvaging the Past
An apocalyptic tale of survival as viewed from the perspective of an "Old Man." In "Old Man and the Wasteland" Nick Cole presents a refreshing interpretation of how the challenges... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael P. Lefand
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and moving.
This is an easy read, simple and direct. That is not to say it is not a great read through. Sometimes it is in the simple that the story really shines through. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fun and fast paced.
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Old Man and ;the Wasteland
This book was definitely different. I never read The Old Man And The Sea, which is referred to in this book.
Published 1 month ago by Dortha Scheidel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good read.
After reading countless other post-apocalyptic novels, I am so used to the strong, hulking protagonist, so running through the south western American wasteland with a man who... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark Barr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unusual and powerful
This was a unique and gripping tale. It brought to life a possible and frightening future through the struggles of an old man. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P.Morain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keep up the good work!
I haven't read "Old Man" by Hemingway, but that didn't stop me from enjoying this book. It was an entertaining read about an old man who is struggling to survive in the southwest... Read more
Published 2 months ago by akmeek
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