Out of the Ashes

by William W. Johnstone

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?

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Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?