If this is your first look at my Families First series, please consider reading Volumes One, Two, Three and Four first. This is a planned series of 6-8 volumes, depending of course on you, the reader. I am working hard on Volume Six.
Thank you for purchasing and, most of all, for reading the first four books in the series. In this day of Internet publishing, I realize you have many other choices in this genre, and I am honored you would spend your money and time with me. As writers, we now more than ever are judged by our reviews online. If you enjoyed this book, please leave an honest review on Amazon.
For those of you interested in this series, please consider keeping in touch by visiting my website at lancekewingauthor.com for upcoming books and projects, as well as weekly updates on what I am up to. I will not distribute your e-mail anywhere.
In return for your e-mail, I will forward you my Quick Guide e-book (free of charge and not available for sale) with more information on the characters of Families First, including their backstories, much of which you will not find in any of the volumes.
Lance K Ewing
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Good family approved reading
Really enjoyed all four books! Good character developments with some surprises that I didn’t see coming. Enjoyable read that will be read again.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a story
This is the 4th of this series and all have been so well written, flowing seamlessly one into the other. A quick recap at the beginning, in case you need a refresher, is nice. Now I have to wait till the next release for answers to the cliffhangers! Hopefully soon!
5.0 out of 5 stars Action and great characters
I have really enjoyed this series. The characters are really well developed and lots of action and suspense—I can’t wait for the next book!
5.0 out of 5 stars Review
The plot gets thicker. What will happen with the Judge? James and Jason are trying to be neutral. Maybe they can get support from the townsfolk. Lance and his group still have not reached their destination. David and his group are at peace for the moment. Will the Military be able to stop the groups from taking over the Ranch and the Valley? Looking forward to the next book. Love the references to the songs and the movies in the dialogues. Love the humor as well in the story.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
What a great story—well thought out and keeps you on the edge of your seat!
5.0 out of 5 stars Providing for your own is essential
Greatly enjoyed the perspective and the energy of this story. So many values and virtues are on display. Good read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very comfortable and believable stories!
These books are so much more than 5 stars! I have books 1 and 2 and am just beginning number 3. I can hardly wait to find out what happens to Lance, Joy and their adorable boys. All the characters feel like I’ve known them for years. Very comfortable reads of an uncomfortable but highly likely subject. Keep them coming, Lance. They are wonderful books!
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
This has been by far one of the best post-apocalyptic series I’ve read. Families First was like reading about your own neighborhood and hoping it would turn out the same way. Kudos to Mr. Ewing!
5.0 out of 5 stars I’m there with the characters in the storyline!
I have read many apocalyptic books from a number of authors and find Mr. Ewing’s writing style to be as well developed as some of the best writers. His ability to keep the storyline moving along at a pace that has you flipping pages as fast as you can read is phenomenal!
After reading all 3 of the books so far within a week, I can hardly wait for the next book! The storyline is realistic with the struggles people will face when the SHTF, but not gory with in-depth details. The characters’ personalities are real and complex, revealing the types of internal struggles expected when blending them together. He uses their personality differences to enhance the dynamics of the groups in very realistic ways that keep the reader intrigued.
For heaven’s sake! Read this series!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous series, can’t wait for the next book!
I love this series, Families First. What a great theme. Families are not always about blood but include friends who would die protecting each other. A must-read!
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Chapter One
Weston, Colorado
Judge Lowry stood still, arms at his side. He clutched the first pistol he had owned, purchased only days before. The instructions from the lead deputy surrounded him like a cloud of smoke, dulling his senses. Everything before him slowed as the commands seemed to come from miles away.
“Drop the weapon and lie facedown on the ground,” came the command again.
This time the Judge dropped the pistol and slowly crouched over, lowering himself to his knees.
“Now, hands behind your back, sir,” called the lead deputy.
Doing as instructed, Judge Lowry succumbed to arrest.
“What are the charges?” he spat out as his wrists were tightly cuffed. “I have rights, you know,” he continued, as his voice grew louder and angrier. “You deputies all took my moonshine gladly, and this is how you repay me? I’ll have your necks in a noose by week’s end, all of you!” he yelled.
“Let’s put him in the back,” called out the lead man, “and don’t talk to him. This thing is between him and the Sheriff, and nobody else.”
Judge Lowry kept mostly quiet on the way back to town, after asking a few unanswered questions.
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Sheriff Johnson made a point to not be at the jailhouse when the Judge arrived. He wanted to give him some stew time before having to answer questions. After talking with his girlfriend, the Sheriff was sure he had made the right
