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Extinction Ashes

Written by: Nicholas Sansbury Smith,Anthony J. Melchiorri
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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The ashes have fallen and the dust clears to a startling discovery....

Beyond the reach of the nuclear infernos, the masterminds survived and continue their assault on outposts across the Allied States. Timothy Temper and Sergeant Ruckley narrowly escaped one of those attacks. On the run from hostile forces, they fight to get an urgent message to command - the monsters aren’t the only threat. Their human allies have a nuclear weapon. 

Refusing to hide underground, President Jan Ringgold heads to New York. Doctor Kate Lovato and her team are there working to infiltrate and sabotage enemy communications. To buy them time, S.M. Fischer and his engineers deploy technology to detect incoming Variant attacks. But they can’t hold the monsters for much longer. 

Deep in enemy territory, Master Sergeant Fitzpatrick and Captain Beckham discover the terrifying truth behind the New Gods and a plan even more nefarious than eliminating the human race. This time, the future depends not just on the survival of Team Ghost, but their ability to convince new allies to join the fight before it’s too late.

©2019 Nicholas Sansbury Smith (P)2019 Blue Heron Audio

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CANADA!!

Oh man, I've been waiting through the whole extinction cycle and these new books to see the Canadian forces get brought in! One thought though. I wonder if R.C. Bray knows that not all Canadians sound like east coast Newfies lol. least of all west coast guys like me haha. Was so cool hearing about banff and the Fairmont in this book! Only a few hours from where I live! can't wait to listen to the next book!!

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Keeping me interested

I’m really enjoying this series but I have to say there have been a few times I have thought the rationale for their missions weren’t explained?? Did I miss them? I’m hoping they have some good luck soon. Mr. Bray is awesome as always.

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Love it!

I cannot wait for the next book. it gets better and better as time goes on, I feel for the Allied States.

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awesome

amazing series, great audio and a time listening to the series at work 😀

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Awesome series

Love it. Big zombie apocalypse nut and this series is right up there. Just awesome.

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amazing

you can not go wrong with this series it's like aliens almost just missing game over man game over

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  • Natalie @ ABookLoversLife
  • 2020-01-01
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Phenomenal book!!

I really and truly don't know what to say about this book that will do it justice!! When I first started the Extinction Cycle books, I never expected to love them as much as I did, and when the author said that there would be more in the series I thought he wouldn't be able to surpass the first ones, but I was wrong. This series is just as amazing!!!

Extinction Ashes sees everyone trying to find answers as to what is happening with the variants, the webbing and the collaborators. Fitz and Team Ghost are struggling to survive whilst being cut off from command. Kate is trying to get answers as to what the webbing is and what is happening the Variants. Beckham is just trying to keep Kate and everyone safe when things are getting worse. It is honestly one of the most intense books I've read in a long while!!! The plot goes from one thing to another and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Once again these authors shine with the way they can write their characters. Kate, Beckham, Horn and Fitz have become my favourites. But I've also become attached to Fischer. He has quickly become a favourite too. This book had my heart in my mouth multiple times because the characters are put through the wringer. Every character grows and evolves throughout the story and it makes the whole book phenomenal. You can't help but become involved in their lives, you can't help but hurt when they hurt and feel every emotion along with them. This for me is what makes the book, and indeed the whole series, one of the best out there!!

There is a lot I want to say about the book, certain parts and certain characters, but it would spoil so much, so all I'll say is if you want a book that will knock your socks off, then this is the one. It's action packed, thrilling, breath taking, gripping and an absolute phenomenal read. I can't wait for the next one to see what happens!!!

R.C Bray is amazing as always. He has such an astonishing array of tones and voices for the characters and his inflections bring the world to life.

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  • Ellen N. Moscoe
  • 2020-01-03

Never Ending Suspense!

Extinction Ashes continues the suspense and thrills always delivered by Nicholas Sandsbury Smith and Anthony Melchiorri. Those of you who love Team Ghost will be very happy!

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  • N.W.Wisniewski
  • 2020-01-03
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Extinction Ashes. By Nicholas Sansbury Smith &Anthony J Melchiorri
Story *****
Narration *****

Another homerun by Smith. I loved this book. This one hands down is my favorite Extinction Dark Ages novel. The existing characters are still awesome; the newer characters have developed into complex and awesome people.
The monsters are even more monstrous.... I thought Smith couldn't make these creatures any scarier but with the help of AJM he has done it. If you like any Zombie, TEOTWAWKI military, biological warfare books - this is for you. If you like any of Nicholas Sansbury Smith's or Anthony J. Melchiorri books again, this series is for you. I cannot wait for the conclusion to this series. I love how RC Bray brought all of the characters to life! Easily one of my favorites!

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  • Lisa L
  • 2020-01-02
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Must read!

Extinction Cycle, any part of it, is a must read. From beginning to current end it’s an adventure and horror story you struggle to put down. Nicholas Smith writes characters that are real and flawed perfectly causing them to be someone you either love or hate. The current season this book is part of has been filled with twist and turns and characters that you think you are gonna love/hate only to find out they aren’t what you may have initially thought. I love that. The story is one you have to read to really enjoy the nuances of. I thought I knew what I was walking into when I picked the book up only to find the world I thought I knew completely still had hidden parts I needed to discover. If you’ve read the rest of this series you have to read this part, if you haven’t, start at the beginning and enjoy all the hours of an amazing journey that will have you re-reading it over and over.

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  • Herbert
  • 2020-02-17

I could listen to this series forever A

loved it! every book is as exciting as the last. cant wait to hear the next book. if you liked the series in the beginning you will like it still. it has not gotten too repetitive or stagnant and the situation continues to escalate and fascinate. if you love the original series, dont hesitate on this one. keep'em coming please!

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  • Mindjacked
  • 2020-02-07
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Extinction Ashes

Our friends are back and the race is on. Dr Lavato and her team is working to break the web code, Beckham and Fitz are out in the bush to find out more about the collaborators. Fisher and his team are deploying their tech to detect Variant attacks. Team Ghost is working on convincing allies to join the fight, and Timothy is on the run for his life and to save the lives of others, believing he will never see his friends again.

The authors have done it, they have maintained if not exceeded the action and suspense level in this their third book in the series. If you are lucky enough to get the audio version narrated by the awesome R. C. Bray than you really are in for a treat as he can transport you into the story so you think you are right there with our friends ready to help. This is a series you need to put on your to do list.

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  • Craig F.
  • 2020-01-09

Good stuff.

Any thing in this series all the side storys an related books are so fun to get into but the main story with Reed an the Doc are top notch and of course RC Bray reading it for us cant be beat. if your into world ending monster vs military then this is for you .im sure you know all about it anyway thos is the staple series.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2020-01-04

And another one!

OMG, once again Nickolas Sansbury Smith kills it! This story takes you to some dark places. I personally haven't felt the series went to since the first few books in Extension Cycle when all hope felt lost. If by some chance you read this comment and have not listened to any of his work, please stop what you're doing and by the first book in any of his series. You are welcome my friends. Great addition to this horrifying universe Eagerly awaiting the next installment!

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  • mike O
  • 2020-02-14

another epic story

this is one fantastic series. I've listened to this series since the very first book none have been slow or let me down every single book has been top-notch high-impact fast-paced hard to put down writing and RC Bray brings these books to life

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2020-02-01

Loved it!

Great continuation of the series, with beloved and familiar characters from previous books making an appearance. As always, great writing, lots of action, and spot-on narration from the incomparable RC Bray. Can't wait to see where this story goes!

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