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Warriors From The Ashes (Geotechnical Special Publication)

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The last two books in this series have made me wonder if Johnstone is actually still writing them. The book is full of inconsistencies, character personalities have changed, key characters have disappeared, and the settings are inconsistent. Not very long ago in this series the population was decimated, the large cities destroyed, and people were struggling for suvival outside the SUSA. In this book world seems to be very near what it was before the great war that started the series. The only sections that are original, in my opinion, are the parts heavily copied from previous books for filler. You can still detect Johnstone's trademark style in his other (non-Ashes) books, but this once great series needs rapid repair or a quick end.

My husband is a big fan of Mr. Johnstone & I've read most of his books when I run out of my own. *G* Normally, I find them an engrossing read, kinda like eye candy. This book, though, I found a huge "error." On page 248 the scene that follows where they're trying to assinate Ben Raines is the SAME SCENE (except for some name changes) as on page 105 in Crisis in the Ashes. What happened here, Mr. Johnstone???? It's still an fun read & I would recommend it. While it can be a "stand alone" it's much more fun to start off w/the entire series.

I like Mr Johnstone's books about the ashes series but in this one I found two areas he should of refered to his earlier books. One was when Dr. Buck took over for Dr. Chase , in refering to Dr. Chase's age as in the 60's and also he referes to the Gulf War. THis took place in the early 90's when the USA was suposed to be down and out and the SUSA had not started. Whose army fought this war ?

After the last few books in this series I thought that Mr. Johnstone was getting tired of this series, the stories were draging on and on. But after this book I think that he has gotten his second wind for this series. this book has a lot of the old style of writing I enjoyed in the series when I started reading it years ago, lots of action and suspense. The book is the next one in the story of Osterman and her plans to get rid of Ben Raines and the S.U.S.A. and the lengths she will go to to get her way. the fighting is in the style of books in the series like Valor in the Ashes and others of that time.

I have read many of the books in this series, however, I never know if this is a new release or a re-release. I have purchased books that I had read several years ago thinking it was a new release. It would be great if Amason would let us know when a book is new or a re-release.

Mr. Johnstone has, finally, returned to writing the kind of novel that attacted be to him many years ago. His latest effort is interesting, well written and attention getting. His attention to detail and character description is, as one would expect from him, excellent. An exciting new book that more than makes up for his last effort.

Well from some one who has read 90% of William W. I'm disappointed. Following the series the series Ben is a Nam Vet, D-Day he is mid 40's, he has to be in his late 60's . Same Same Cecil amd Lamar. Dick Clark or what? William W seems to be getting sick of this series,thats cool, it's to bad, good series. I would like to see follow ups on some books like Last of Dog Team, Prey/Hunted, First Mtn Man and some of his other 1-2 book runs. I love his stuff agree with most of his philosiphy and wonder if maybe William W is Ben raines ???? William W. we hard core fans need fresh material.