by W. R. Benton
Shaking his head, Willy replied, “I've sent the word out for some of the cells to come in and report to me. The problem seems to be, well, with the increase in Russian patrols and resulting fights, some of the units aren't where they used to be located. They've been forced to relocate for survival.”
“Any idea when we'll have more folks join us?”
“Week to two weeks at best, but maybe as long as a month.”
John nodded and then closed his eyes. He was tired and felt as if he hadn't slept well in years. He knew they were as safe as it ever got in occupied America, but he had a nagging feeling of doom, and while he could see no reason for it, it was there all the same.
Finally, he spoke of his feelings to Willy and expected laughter, but it didn't come.
“John, I ain't sure, but you've family ties to this old place and it's possible, since you know what happened to your ancestor, you feel it can happen to you, too. Well, it damned sure could happen to you, but then again, maybe nothing will happen. I respect the feelings a man gets and more than once my feelings have kept me alive.”
Esom ran into the house, looked around and spotting Willy he said, “Reports indicate a large group of Russians, maybe five hundred men, fixin' to enter the swamps from the South side.”
“Return, Esom, and tell our men to fall back to within a mile of this place. How many booby-traps or mines been placed?”
“Nigh on half, but that's a wild ass guess.”
“Return and spread the word.”
As soon as Esom left, Willy met John's eyes and asked, “Do you know what this means?”
“Of course I know what it means, and it's not good. There is absolutely no way the Russians can know we're here, except one way.”
“What does it mean?” Sandra asked.
Willy's eyes narrowed as he slowly looked at each person and then said, “It means we have a traitor among us, but who?”
The End of Book 2
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W.R. Benton is an Amazon Top 100 Selling Author and has previously authored books of fiction, non-fiction and Southern humor. Such notable authors as Matt Braun, Stephen Lodge, Don Bendell, and many others have endorsed his work. His survival book, “Simple Survival, a Family Outdoors Guide,” is a 2005 Silver Award Winner from the Military Writers Society of America. James Drury, "The Virginian," endorsed his latest two Western books, "War Paint" and "James McKay, U.S. Army Scout."
Mister Benton has an Associate Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a Baccalaureate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997, with over twenty-six years of active duty, and at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He spent twelve years as a Life Support Instructor where he taught aircrew members how to use survival gear, survival procedures, and parachuting techniques. Gary has attended the following United States Air Force Survival Schools:
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End Notes
1 Shotgun shells or rifle bullets resting with the primers setting on nails. Pressure from body weight pushes the primer onto the nail and discharges the bullet or buckshot. It usually causes injury to legs or groin area.
2 The Human waste on sharpened stakes causes severe infections and, untreated, can lead to death.
3 Night Vision Goggles
The Fall of America:
Book 1 Premonition of Death
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What if it all came crashing down?
It started with the "Biggest" stock market crash in history. Banks shut down under the weight of their bogus investments, and the financial sector failed. People looked to the government to make it all better. They couldn't! Hyper-inflation, mass unemployment and infrastructure started to breakdown. The food trucks didn't show up at the stores and the shelves went empty.
The Fall of America: Book 1 Premonition of Death is the beginning of a new series, about an average man who's life goes downhill fast, once society breaks down. Set in the rural south, a scorched-earth showdown with some local thugs leaves John and his wife homeless, and on the run. He hears rumors of a survivalist group made up of former military personnel, and finding them may be his only hope. Just basic survival becomes vicious, resistance at any cost, as the devastated country comes under new siege—invading Russian troops.
ADRIFT
A Chilling Tale of Ocean Survival
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WR Benton, author of Amazon best seller Alive and Alone, has masterfully crafted another gripping story of human endurance and the will to live. Set adrift, when a family of three are cast out to sea in a rubber raft, they must find a way to conquer one terrifying tragedy after another or die in the process. The tension mounts as affluent city dwellers find their own hidden depths of strength, resourcefulness and courage.
Survival is not just for men, everyone will be tested to their limits in this inspiring story of human psychology and spiritual growth. A page-turning short story of ocean survival and Christian faith, that will touch your heart..
ALIVE AND ALONE
100+ miles from the nearest road...
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On a trip to the Lake Clark area of the Alaskan bush, a sudden arctic weather system forces down the small plane of Dr. Jim Wade, and his son David. Both have survived the crash, but not unscathed. Food, fire and shelter are all a priority. Following the death of his father, now it is up to David to figure out what to do next, and how to survive, on a remote Alaskan mountain - in winter!
This is a story of survival, resilience and of the spirit to live. It is both authentic and accurate, having been written by a former Air Force life support survival instructor. For ages 10 and up
EAGLE PEOPLE
2414 and it's all gone.
No more electric grid, nor government, or Presidents... just tribes, regional packs of survivors who make their way in a devastated America ripped apart by a second bitter Civil War.
In a time of struggle and strife, only the vigilant survive, and The Eagle People must compete with their neighbors, The Mountain People and The Wolf Clan for every life-preserving resource. Horses, bows and hatchets have replaced the ammo-less assault rifles and worthless cars. Defending their hunting grounds with their rudimentary weapons means The Eagle People stand a chance, losing them means tribal extinction.
Until now the Eagle People had some advantages - access to the sacred Books of Knowledge, culled from the blacked ruins of once great book houses. With these books, their 'Learned Ones' are slowly discovering long-forgotten skills and tools. When the Wolf Clan suddenly discovers a new terrifying weapon, the pistol, things change. Though few in number, The Wolf Clan uses their advantage to attack and enslave The Eagle People, igniting a new war and disturbing the fragile balance of power in the neighboring tribes.
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