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Out of the Ashes

William W. Johnstone (1983)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesAshes (William W. Johnstone) #1
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.15

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageStrong

Protagonist archetypes

Vengeance-DrivenReluctant Hero

Synopsis

Ben Raines is searching for his family in the chaos that remains after devastation hits America. Thieves and gangsters take the streets, during the aftermath of nuclear apocalypse. American citizens are fearful and band together searching for a leader. Luckily, Ben Raines is a rebel mercenary, soldier and patriot and forges through the remains of the cities to join with the Resistance forces and creating a new future for America. During their struggles, the final battle arises with an attack by government forces. Will they be able to rebuild America and will Ben Raines find his family?

Out of the Ashes: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This post-nuclear-war survival novel contains strong violence depicting street warfare, battles with government forces, and the brutal aftermath of societal collapse. Strong language and mature themes of anarchy and rebellion are present throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, mass death, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy gritty post-apocalyptic survival stories with military action and political intrigue will find this compelling.

Tags

Post-Apocalyptic FictionMilitary FictionSurvival ThrillerPolitical Fiction