This is a suspenseful tale of danger, terror, and surprises. There is a touching romance between some of the survivors. Billions are killed, the coasts are burning, and people need to reorganize themselves. Who can you trust when it is every man for themself? In the country the amish and some farms can still function. Cars no longer work except for the rare mechanical one.
What was Alex doing in a wilderness park in the first place? She meets other survivors and forms a loose family group. Tom is a soldier with experience overseas, knowledge of EMP explosions, and weapons. Ellie is 8 years old with a faithful dog. They notice some people are changed by the EMP and others have enhanced senses. Some become zombies. Alex can smell things. Dogs like her, even wild ones. This is a haunting epic that will have two sequels. Survival in a shattered world presents terrifying challenges that will keep you guessing.
Review: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705390602/Book-review-Ashes-powerful-but-chilling.html
To date I did not find any teacher's guides or reader's guides. This is very new. Please comment if you find a good guide. This is good reading for October if you like scary stories.
