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Wind in the Ashes

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Ben Raines and his rebels have fought tooth and nail against cults, Russians, Gangfs, and just plain filth. Now, an army of invading Lybians, headed by Khamsin (Hot Wind), are threatening the shores of America. Ben must finish the Russian Striganov, deal with Hartline, and still make sure that he has enough forces to deal with the new Lybian Leader who has threatened to make America the new seat of Islam. Riveting and frightening, which makes it that much better to read.

all of this series are a tresure for any American who values his country and his beliefs... and not just a "his" book...this book has merit to all who can hear the message.. the philosophy of common sense and standing up for your beliefs are a delight in this day of political correctness..to enjoy this book better ..reading the original Out of the Ashes is very helpful but not necessary

but need a kindle version. I have sent the notification via Amazon, but have also sent to the email address on his website. Can't believe I have to stop right now!

The book takes place approximately 10 years after a nuclear apocalypse and revolves around Ben Raines a Soldier of Fortune who is intent on reuniting the United States and pushing out various foreign armies. Along the way he liberates towns and dispenses justice to what he considers wrong doers. The book is full of hypocrisies and depictions of rape and torture to men, women and children in graphic detail. This is definitely not a kid's book and the depictions are very disturbing. The hero comes out as hypocritical in several areas. In one instance a community joins his army to rid their area of an invading force and once they have been freed they are told by Raines that they will be going to another state to free that area. The leader of the community tells Raines they had plans to go back to their community and take up farming again. Raines tells them that they are either with him or against him and that he takes no prisoners. The biggest hypocrisy is his philosophy on warlords who own sections of land and demand tributes from the farmers to provide them protection. Ben Raines army will march in with his tanks and artillery and destroy the bad guys and tell them how bad they are. Then you start to wonder how he gets his supplies I can't imagine how much fuel, food, and ammunition are needed to keep an army of several 1000 on the move. So unless he has a magical supply truck he has to be taking supplies from the surrounding farmers. The same farmers who where having to pay a tribute to the warlords for safety which makes Raines the same as the warlords.

Wind in the Ashes picks up from Alone in the Ashes as if it was a brand new chapter. This time, Ben is dealing with Sam Hartline, the Russians, a bunch of religious freaks, Biker gangs, and now the Libyans of the Islamic Peoples Army. Ben is on a quest to continue trying to eastlish new outposts however is sidetracked once again by a series of events dealing with his vendetta against Russian General Stiganov and Sam Hartline. Biker gangs begin working with Sam Hartline but then get smart and leave him only to be dealt with in the same fashion as Hartline near the end.
The book is an excellent continuation of his previous 5 books. Definitely a great read and I'm moving off. Already completed 6 books in 6 weeks :)

The author has a strong message. But every book seems the same. More killing and tourture. The hero gets the girl. The Rebels win.

And yet I keep reading them?????