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Dustfall, Book One - Shadows of a Lost Age Kindle Edition

by Glynn James (Author), J. Thorn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 285 ratings
“With every light comes a shadow.” - Dustfall

In a ravaged tribe on the edge of humanity, the suspicious death of a chief thrusts a man into a dark realm for which he is unprepared.
When Jonah inherits leadership of the Elk Clan from his father, many in the old man’s inner circle question his son’s ability to lead the tribe to their winter shelter at the ruins of Eliz.
A dark stranger, a journey over hundreds of miles of dangerous highway and clashes with feral gangs will push Jonah to the edge.

From bestselling authors J. Thorn and Glynn James comes Dustfall, a new post-apocalyptic series chronicling one man’s challenge and his epic quest to save what remains of humanity.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01JFCE4ZU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Element12 Ltd
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 773 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
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  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Dustfall
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  1. J. Thorn

    J. Thorn

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    J. Thorn has published more than two million words and has sold over 200,000 books worldwide since 2009. He has been an official member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, and is currently a member of the Horror Writers Association.

    In 2019, J. co-founded the Writers, Ink podcast and has interviewed some of today’s most successful authors including Matthew McConaughey, James Patterson, Dean Koontz, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Hugh Howey, Andy Weir, Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks, Lee Child, Stephen Pressfield, Chuck Palahniuk, and many more.

    Thorn earned a B.A. in American History from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.A. from Duquesne University. He is a husband, father, writer, and educator, most recently teaching entrepreneurship at John Carroll University.

    J. impersonates a cynical Gen Xer while secretly believing we’re all gonna make it. Like, whatever.

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    GLYNN JAMES is an author of science fiction, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy, horror, and dystopian fiction. His love of science fiction began when he was eight years old after discovering HP Lovecraft and Richard Matheson, and then later on Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, James Herbert, Clive Barker, and Stephen King.

    In addition to being the author of the "FABLE OF THE WHISPERING COAST" Fantasy series and the “ALTERLIGHT” supernatural mystery thriller series, he is the author of the dark sci-fi series "DIARY OF THE DISPLACED", the post-apocalyptic "THROWN AWAY" series, and co-author of the "ARISEN" series and the “DUSTFALL” series.

    More info on his writing and projects can be found at -

    Website - www.glynnjames.co.uk

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/glynnjamesfiction

    Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/GlynnJames

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Customers find this dystopian novel engaging with a solid plot and great characters. The book receives positive feedback for its readability and writing style, with one customer noting it has no grammar or typo errors. Customers consider it a great start to the series.

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32 customers mention "Storyline"27 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an intriguing dystopian novel with a solid plot that draws readers in.

"...This could also make another great fantasy movie, animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. Not my normal read but I but I kind of liked it...." Read more

"Dust Fall, Book One, Shadows of a lost age, is and intriguing dystopian novel about the remnants of a lost modern civilization...." Read more

"A wonderful tale of the end of mankind after a final war. Mankind thrown back to Hunter gatherers. Well fleshed characters." Read more

"...but once you get in to the main flow of the book it was really interesting...." Read more

17 customers mention "Readability"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its cover design.

"...Only an honest one. A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Dark sci-fi book...." Read more

"...This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS" Read more

"This book was recommended by Bobby Adair and it was really great...." Read more

"...the characters and experience some of their emotions Definitely a good read." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of...." Read more

"...But the characters are believable and the conflict they experience along their journey addresses universal challenges." Read more

"...Jonah is a likable character, whereas Gaston is a villain from the beginning...." Read more

"...The authors have drawn a full cast of characters to pull us into the story...." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well composed and easy to follow, with one customer noting there are no grammar or typo errors.

"...Only an honest one. A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Dark sci-fi book...." Read more

"...It was a pleasure to read, the writing was top notch and the character development was pure magic...." Read more

"Couldn't get into it. Not as good as his other books. Well written but slow to take off and kind of boring" Read more

"Definitely an action packed, well written and edited first book in this series. Very unique story line. Characters are well developed...." Read more

6 customers mention "Start"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the start of the series, with one mentioning it as an interesting open-ended beginning.

"...Dustfall is an interesting start to an open ended series. It's a short read with compelling characters and backgrounds...." Read more

"...The series is off to a great start, and you will want to read the next book to discover how the plots intertwine and what happens next." Read more

"Another great series by Glynn James, this time with J. Thorn...." Read more

"Good series opener. Will definitely read the rest of this one. Set in an alternate future there is some great characters in this series...." Read more

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  • Tony Parsons
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very awesome book cover
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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    Gerth (Bear King), & Lieutenant Shykar, kept a very close eye on Gaston’s caravan.
    Wytheville. Jonah (Chief Elk leader, Judas’ son, husband) called a meeting to order to welcome all the other 6 respective clan groups: Reed, Northern Forest, Eliz, Valley, & Harpeth & Bluestone.
    The Elk clan members are: Corrun (elder), Rav, Myer, Rufus, Elder Noki, Cortesse (elder Noki’s sidekick, aka Mr. Ironballs), Decan, Gunney, Declan, Solomon, Seren, & Roke.
    Sasha is Jonah’s wife.

    Leta & Bjorn were welcomed to the group with certain stipulations.
    The Cygoa clan, had attacked them. Both sides lost valuable warriors.
    Children were killed also.
    His father Judas (leader) & the Tyun clan had fought the Cygoa clan for many yrs.
    Jonah took a few of his warriors & they were in hot pursuit of the Cygoa clan.
    They would seek revenge.

    Gaston (ex-clan member, new different clan leader) was going to send Gerth to kill Jonah.
    The White Buffalos clan was about to battle it out with the Elk clan warriors: Jonah (leader), Gunney, Solomon, Keana (Jonah’s daughter), Roke brother, Seren (f), Sasha (Jonah’s mate, Gaston (leader), Gideon, Gerth (Gerty), Leta, Nera, Rav, & Ghafir.
    Winter was upon them. How will they survive?
    After a long journey the group finally arrived at the White Citadel.
    5 clans of Wytheville:

    Why did Corrun (Nikkt clan leader, Eliz) request Jonah to come see him?
    Next stop would be Wytheville (town).
    The Cygos clan was now going to attack Gaston’s group who had split from the Elks clan

    I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

    A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Dark sci-fi book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great fantasy movie, animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. Not my normal read but I but I kind of liked it. That said I will still rate it at 5 stars.

    Thank you for the free Element 12 Ltd.; Amazon Digital Services LLC; book
    Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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  • Jarrett L. Rineer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Workplace clicks re-imagined
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2016
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    Beyond the occasional spelling and grammatical errors that could be eliminated by a good editor, I found it easy to overlook them and dive into the plotline and conflicts. I really enjoyed how the author turned what we are presently experiencing into ancient folklore that occurs before "The Event". The true joy for me was reading how the authors describe the things that we take for granted in our modern society from a perspective of ignorance, lost knowledge, innocence, and a nomadic survival lifestyle.

    I must confess that the end of the book seemed a little sudden and left me with many more questions than answers. But the characters are believable and the conflict they experience along their journey addresses universal challenges.
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  • KayDoubleYou
    3.0 out of 5 stars Another Version
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
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    Placement in series: First of three; books two and three are available
    Cliffhanger: yes
    Strong language: very minimal
    Sexual situations: yes; non-graphic description of consensual sex;.implied rape, both past and present
    Proofreading: very good--consistent quote marks errors; consistent bow and arrow errors
    Editing: fair--awkward sentences; plot points introduced and never seen again; organization and management of characters needs improving; inconsistent use of descriptive words
    Suggested age: high school

    Humanity has been bombed back to little more than hunter-gatherers. Arranged in clans, the remaining people live a strict life as described in their books.

    Jonah, a young man with a young family, unexpectedly inherits the Elk clan leadership after his father and his father's right hand man die only a day apart. It now falls to him to lead his clan on their yearly Walk from the north country to the south, a meeting point where all the clans over-winter. Along the way he deals with the reactions of the clan to their new leader, predation by both wild animals and highway men, and a mysterious stranger who tells the clan there is a different direction they can walk; one that will take them to the White Citadel.

    At the heart of this book is the struggle between faiths, and the struggle between faith and the new. Both protagonists have an old book. We aren't told what's in them, just that they're different. The traditionalists have been following their book, which warns against staying in one place too long and describes their annual Walk south to avoid the winter. Jonah has inherited his clan's book from his father, and back through fathers to the beginning of the Elk clan.

    Gaston,the other protaganist, also has a book, but his book doesn't require the Walk. Instead, this book describes a place in the south called the White Citadel; a place where winter never comes and the fields never go fallow in the cold.

    Jonah's father was a hard-fisted bully, but Jonah is more willing to to compromise and give the benefit of the doubt. This backfires when the clan divides, Gaston having lured away many of the young warriors. However, this lets Jonah, who isn't impressed with what "tradition" entails, to start modifying some of the more draconian rules to benefit all the clans.

    Jonah is a likable character, whereas Gaston is a villain from the beginning. We sympathize with Jonah as Gaston wiggles his way deeper into the Elk clan, betraying Jonah's willingness to let the man Walk with them. A young man, promoted into a leadership role before his education is done is a familiar trope, but Jonah is earnest and willing to bend, unlike his father, and we feel his frustration as matters slip through his control.

    The proofreading is very good. A consistent error in the use of opening and closing quote marks is irritating as it muddies who is speaking. When a character has a multiple paragraph speech each paragraph should not end with quote marks, and then start with opening quote marks at the next paragraph.

    A consistent error, which made this reader cringe, involves the character who uses a bow and arrows. She is described as "notching (her) bow." I doubt the character gets ready for a fight by carving small marks on her bow. The proper description should be "(she) nocked an arrow."

    This book would benefit from closer editing. Plot points are introduced but not followed through on. Some sentences are awkwardly worded and would benefit from rephrasing. Inconsistent use of descriptive words, such as burned out vehicles sometimes referred to as cars, and sometimes as cart, makes it difficult to keep characters in their timeline. The time from the Event is sometimes related as happening at the time of their great grandfathers, and sometimes as several centuries ago. Apparently the leaders can read our modern English, but it isn't clear if anyone else can. This reader found similar editing errors to be small, but important to the understanding of of the plot.

    Dustfall is an interesting start to an open ended series. It's a short read with compelling characters and backgrounds. It will be interesting to see if plot points introduced in this volume are expanded upon in the next.
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  • Athey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2021
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    I knew I'd like this book even before i started it, as it was recommended by a friend who also loves most things post-apocalyptic. I love the way it's of the future but reads like a book from the past. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
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  • Lladnyl
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for lovers of dystopian literature
    Reviewed in Australia on June 29, 2017
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    A great read based on a post apocalyptic world. Some strong very believable characters in this tough world of survival and hope for a better a future for those willing to take a risk. Looking forward to continuing the saga with book 2
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  • Kindle Customer Tricia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual
    Reviewed in Australia on July 6, 2017
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    Whar an unusual book to read bur whar a great book too. Very hard to put down and i just kept wondering what was going to happen with everyone next
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  • Ron
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read -- could possibly happen.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2016
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    A very good read. A bit slow to start but after a couple chapters into it- I found it hard to put down. As read you start to think about what could happen. This book is possible. Thanks to authors. One of the best reads I have had for a long time.
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  • Bookworm
    4.0 out of 5 stars Far future survival
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2016
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    Living in the ruins of a USA wiped out by a war and a nuclear winter, birthrates falling, knowledge lost, the people of the Elk tribe are following the traditions that have always kept them safe. They don't know why any more, really. A stranger comes to the clan with a book of different traditions and knowledge and persuades some of the younger clan to follow him to a fabled safe haven.

    I liked working out which bits of the past were things I could recognise. Is Cygoa Chicago? Where is Eliz? So many uses for rusted cars! The characters were very appealing, although I did want to yell at them for being so tolerant of the bad guy.
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