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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?

Tags

Post-Apocalyptic FictionMilitary FictionSurvival ThrillerPolitical Fiction