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Destiny in the Ashes Paperback – April 30, 2003

by William W. Johnstone (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 405 ratings
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Ben Raines and his army won a war on two fronts, bringing law, peace, and prosperity to the Southern United States of America. But SUSA's northern neighbor and erstwhile enemy, the United States, is in chaos. And when a ferocious invader attacks the soft and crippled nation, Raines has no choice but to act! Courageous warlord Abdullah El Farrar has risen up from the humiliated regions of the oil-rich Near East Unleashing a stunning attack against the once proud northern United States. No one in the Southern States is surprised that USA cannot defend its own land. But with northern citizens defecting by the thousands to El Farrar's forces, Raines can see the handwriting on the wall: his brave armies must go to war to save their enemy from itself.
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  1. Book 32 of 34
    Ashes
  2. Print length
    268 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    E-Rights/E-Reads Ltd
  5. Publication date
    April 30, 2003
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0759254273
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0759254275
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ E-Rights/E-Reads Ltd (April 30, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0759254273
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0759254275
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 405 ratings

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William W. Johnstone

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William W. Johnstone is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of over 300 books, including Preacher, The Last Mountain Man, Luke Jensen Bounty Hunter, Flintlock, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, The Last Mountain Man; The Family Jensen, Sidewinders, and Shawn O'Brien Town Tamer . His thrillers include Phoenix Rising, Home Invasion, The Blood of Patriots, The Bleeding Edge, and Suicide Mission. Visit his website at www.williamjohnstone.net or by email at dogcia2006@aol.com.

Being the all-around assistant, typist, researcher, and fact checker to one of the most popular western authors of all time, J.A. Johnstone learned from the master, Uncle William W. Johnstone.

He began tutoring J.A. at an early age. After-school hours were often spent retyping manuscripts or researching his massive American Western history library as well as the more modern wars and conflicts. J.A. worked hard--and learned.

"Every day with Bill was an adventure story in itself. Bill taught me all he could about the art of storytelling. ‘Keep the historical facts accurate,' he would say. ‘Remember the readers, and as your grandfather once told me, I am telling you now: be the best J.A. Johnstone you can be.'"

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Jon S. Haas
5.0 out of 5 stars Finished the Series
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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What a terrific series! The Ashes books have all been a great read, each one of the 32 fast paced, yet full of detail, character development and plot progression. I started the first book looking forward to a solid dystopian tale. Out of the Ashes was such a fun story that when I finished it, I immediately acquired the next three in the series, and I was reading a book every few days, unable to stop reading them. I guess I finished the series in about 90 days, although now I'm sad that the story has ended. Once you, as the reader, get into the storyline, it is as though you are reading about your friends' adventures and you want to continue learning more. It has been a fun ride, and long live the SUSA!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Escapism
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022
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While.I.was.a.bit.put off.by the quality.of the text I did enjoy the stories. I wish the last few of these books were available. I started the series in 1984 and lost track of it around 1995. It was great to revisit.
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Paul
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023
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I have enjoyed the book series. Though the military equipment described needs work. Otherwise good read. I will miss Ben Raines and the Rebels when I finish the seies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT READING!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
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EXCELLENT READING!!!
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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
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It’s a real shame this series isn’t rereleased as it is a great read. I may have to start ove on it.
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Kindle Customerdick
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent difficult to set down
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
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Like all of the ashes series this book keeps you reading and looking at a possible scenario for the future for our country and world
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NuLook 45
5.0 out of 5 stars Read them all .
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021
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More I want more of the ashes series lots more it's a great series of books . More ashes series please
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sweetwidowlady
4.0 out of 5 stars I liked them all!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2016
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I've read all but one of this series and even though they're really lightweight novels, I find them fun to read. I can assure you Johnstone and his alter egos have never written anything that will garner a Pulitzer, but that doesn't mean they aren't a fun way to pass the time.
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