Part of Series
"From this moment on, we're all freedom fighters. Male or female, white, brown or black, we don't have much patience for anyone who won't pull his or her own weight or learn how to defend themselves. You can't hold on to liberty without working at it." —Ben Raines Change Will Come After the apocalypse destroyed what was left of America, Rebel leader Ben Raines helped create the Tri-States. But no system is criminal gangs still roam the land, spreading havoc and violence. The punks, thugs and creeps have had a free hand for too long—especially in untamed Northern Maine, where a secret sect of underground cannibals threatens the new nation's freedom. It's time for them all to meet judge, jury. . .and executioner.
Author
William Wallace Johnstone was a prolific American author, mostly of western, horror and survivalist novels. Born and raised in southern Missouri, Johnstone was the youngest of four children. His father was a minister and his mother a school teacher. He quit school when he was fifteen and worked in a carnival and as a deputy sheriff. He later served in the Army and, upon returning to civilian life, worked in radio broadcasting for 16 years. Johnstone started his writing career in 1970, but did not have any works published until 1979 (The Devil's Kiss) and became a full-time writer in 1980. He wrote close to two hundred books in numerous genres, including suspense and horror. His main publication series were Mountain Man, The First Mountain Man, Ashes and Eagles and his own personal favorite novel was The Last of the Dog Team (1980). He also authored two novels under the pseudonym William Mason. Johnstone had lived for many years in Shreveport, Louisiana, yet died in Knoxville, TN, at the age of 65. J. A. Johnstone is continuing William W. Johnstone's series.
