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The Ranch: Junta Rising
Post-Apocalyptic Fiction by Sean Liscom
Jason Sterling had a simple life by all accounts. He had worked the same job his entire adult life, he had never married and he had no children. He was used to doing things on his own. His comfortable life was shaken to the core the day he learned of his fathers death. It was a mysterious meeting that set life altering events in motion and the allure of a new life was too great to walk away from. When an Electromagnetic Pulse brings the modern world to its knees, Jason's choice proves to be the right one.
Excerpt
“Shut up!” one of the men who’d pulled him from the house barked and kicked him in the stump that was once his leg. Ira released a wail of pain, both of his hands shot to his destroyed leg.
“Leave him alone!” I yelled. The man turned toward me and walked over. He knelt in front of me and put his face uncomfortably close to mine.
“You wanna join him? I can arrange it!” he growled in my face. His rancid breath was nearly enough to make me gag.
“You wanna take these cuffs off and have a go at it?” I sneered. Without warning, he grabbed the shoulder strap of my body armor and threw me to the ground. I rolled to my back and looked up at him. I could see the rage boiling behind his eyes. “I guess you only mess with one legged men and handcuffed girls. What’s the matter? Can’t take someone in a fair fight?”
He unsheathed the large bowie knife from its place on his belt and took a step closer. I drew my knees up like I was going to try and push myself away. In reality, I was setting myself up to deliver one hell of a kick to this dude’s nuts. He was suddenly distracted and stopped his approach, his whole demeanor changed in a flash. I twisted my head to try and see what he was looking at. It turned out to be who he was looking at. Ken Shaw strode out of the early evening shadows.
“What the hell’s going on here, Mr. Bradshaw?” Ken asked as he stepped over Ira and then me. He seemed to ignore both of us and was intently staring at the man with the rotten teeth and bad breath.
“I, I, I…..” Bradshaw stammered. Ken was standing directly in front of him now.
“What was my explicit order regarding the Marshals?”
“You wanted them alive?” Bradshaw responded questioningly.
“And?”
“Unharmed. You wanted them unharmed.”
“Is that why you threw her to the ground?” Ken pointed back toward me. “Were my orders so unclear that you felt the need to throw a handcuffed woman to the ground and draw your pig sticker? What were you planning on doing, Mr. Bradshaw?”
Jason Sterling had a simple life by all accounts. He had worked the same job his entire adult life, he had never married and he had no children. He was used to doing things on his own. His comfortable life was shaken to the core the day he learned of his fathers death. It was a mysterious meeting that set life altering events in motion and the allure of a new life was too great to walk away from. When an Electromagnetic Pulse brings the modern world to its knees, Jason's choice proves to be the right one.
Excerpt
“Shut up!” one of the men who’d pulled him from the house barked and kicked him in the stump that was once his leg. Ira released a wail of pain, both of his hands shot to his destroyed leg.
“Leave him alone!” I yelled. The man turned toward me and walked over. He knelt in front of me and put his face uncomfortably close to mine.
“You wanna join him? I can arrange it!” he growled in my face. His rancid breath was nearly enough to make me gag.
“You wanna take these cuffs off and have a go at it?” I sneered. Without warning, he grabbed the shoulder strap of my body armor and threw me to the ground. I rolled to my back and looked up at him. I could see the rage boiling behind his eyes. “I guess you only mess with one legged men and handcuffed girls. What’s the matter? Can’t take someone in a fair fight?”
He unsheathed the large bowie knife from its place on his belt and took a step closer. I drew my knees up like I was going to try and push myself away. In reality, I was setting myself up to deliver one hell of a kick to this dude’s nuts. He was suddenly distracted and stopped his approach, his whole demeanor changed in a flash. I twisted my head to try and see what he was looking at. It turned out to be who he was looking at. Ken Shaw strode out of the early evening shadows.
“What the hell’s going on here, Mr. Bradshaw?” Ken asked as he stepped over Ira and then me. He seemed to ignore both of us and was intently staring at the man with the rotten teeth and bad breath.
“I, I, I…..” Bradshaw stammered. Ken was standing directly in front of him now.
“What was my explicit order regarding the Marshals?”
“You wanted them alive?” Bradshaw responded questioningly.
“And?”
“Unharmed. You wanted them unharmed.”
“Is that why you threw her to the ground?” Ken pointed back toward me. “Were my orders so unclear that you felt the need to throw a handcuffed woman to the ground and draw your pig sticker? What were you planning on doing, Mr. Bradshaw?”
247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2022
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June 25, 2024
Tara Sterling continues her journey of growing up and becoming more independent. She leads her new Marshall team out and finds a conspiracy brewing involving as she finds out her "grandfather", who is like a cockroach and continues to survive. Jack Sterling and Jack Kenshaw are died in his mind but his new persona Ken Shaw is even more psychic than before so the crap gets deep. Completely recommend these books this is the last book of The Ranch series but there is a 7th book which covers the time leading up to the EMP and the Ranches become functional. The Sterling clan is bad ass whether they are blood or adopted.
July 19, 2022
Great story
It's been a real pleasure reading this series. As I worked my way thru the 6 books, the writing improved and the story just got better and better. I really appreciated the end and that there was very little left untold. If you ever need a proof-reader, I'd be more than happy to oblige. I am an avid reader, and this series was so enjoyable that i read them from start to finish. Than you!
It's been a real pleasure reading this series. As I worked my way thru the 6 books, the writing improved and the story just got better and better. I really appreciated the end and that there was very little left untold. If you ever need a proof-reader, I'd be more than happy to oblige. I am an avid reader, and this series was so enjoyable that i read them from start to finish. Than you!
November 6, 2023
Loved it!
Junta Rising is Book 6 of 7 in The Legacy Series. These books are not standalone and should be read in order.
I really loved book 6. I love the stories of family and community, especially ones like this that show the next generation is still endeavoring for goodness.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone 13ish or older due to mature content.
I will definitely be reading Book 7
Junta Rising is Book 6 of 7 in The Legacy Series. These books are not standalone and should be read in order.
I really loved book 6. I love the stories of family and community, especially ones like this that show the next generation is still endeavoring for goodness.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone 13ish or older due to mature content.
I will definitely be reading Book 7
May 10, 2022
The Ranch: Junta Rising (The Legacy Series Book 6)
Wow. What a great series. Read 1-5 and then saw #6 which I immediately grabbed. Read it in 2 days as I couldn't put it down. 6 continues the story. Thoroughly enjoyed. Now I need to see what else Sean Liscom has out there - keep em coming!!!
Wow. What a great series. Read 1-5 and then saw #6 which I immediately grabbed. Read it in 2 days as I couldn't put it down. 6 continues the story. Thoroughly enjoyed. Now I need to see what else Sean Liscom has out there - keep em coming!!!
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August 13, 2022The Ranch
You have very aptly reached me with all of this series! But you PISSED me off when Juno died. Yes I cried when I read that just like I cried when the new puppy showed up. I still like your books and will hope to read more about these characters in others.
Ward an Amazon reader
You have very aptly reached me with all of this series! But you PISSED me off when Juno died. Yes I cried when I read that just like I cried when the new puppy showed up. I still like your books and will hope to read more about these characters in others.
Ward an Amazon reader
November 25, 2022
Amazing
I have read a lot of books in this genre and I must confess, I cried, laughed and even a few times got angry with the characters but in the end it was one of my favorite series to read,I HIGHLY recommend this series yeah some of it crazy ,but watch the evening news and we’ll is it really
I have read a lot of books in this genre and I must confess, I cried, laughed and even a few times got angry with the characters but in the end it was one of my favorite series to read,I HIGHLY recommend this series yeah some of it crazy ,but watch the evening news and we’ll is it really
February 12, 2023
The Ran h, Book 6
The Ranch, Book 6, was, like it's predecessors, an exciting and excellent story. Having finished the series now, and coming back to place reviews, all of the stories to this time have been quite a read. Except for a couple of books with typos, one of the best end of time series out there.
The Ranch, Book 6, was, like it's predecessors, an exciting and excellent story. Having finished the series now, and coming back to place reviews, all of the stories to this time have been quite a read. Except for a couple of books with typos, one of the best end of time series out there.
August 23, 2023
Who is who, Jack?
This is a very book to have Tara in. The story is way up there, with action and lots of strange people and plot twists. But who killed those people and burned that place and started the whole chase. This is a good place to end the story, but there is one more to go, so bring it on.
This is a very book to have Tara in. The story is way up there, with action and lots of strange people and plot twists. But who killed those people and burned that place and started the whole chase. This is a good place to end the story, but there is one more to go, so bring it on.
March 14, 2022
Great Series!
That was a fantastic apocolypyic ride! Start to finish. Great characters, fabulous storyline and a perfect ending. I will be watching out for other books and series coming from this author. Thank-You for the many late can't put this down nights!
That was a fantastic apocolypyic ride! Start to finish. Great characters, fabulous storyline and a perfect ending. I will be watching out for other books and series coming from this author. Thank-You for the many late can't put this down nights!
March 16, 2022
Rebirth of a nation.
From thieves any bandits pushing society's fall, rebirth of basic hard working people and and a nation that will make self serving politicians run for their lives.
From thieves any bandits pushing society's fall, rebirth of basic hard working people and and a nation that will make self serving politicians run for their lives.
March 27, 2022
Great series!
This whole series has been an absolute blast to read. It has been fun following the main characters then getting to follow Tara as well. I highly recommend the entire series!
This whole series has been an absolute blast to read. It has been fun following the main characters then getting to follow Tara as well. I highly recommend the entire series!
April 30, 2023
This book and book 5 are more of a western that adystpic apocalyptic genre. The heroine had the fighting ability of a squad of navy seals then intuition of yoda the wisffom of an old sage and the gun handling ability od wyatt earp and the luck of the irish
November 24, 2023
Another enjoyable story. Sean weaves a plot within a story about morality and then surprises all in the end. When you think about the past several years and realize he started this story line pre pandemic it makes you want to sit and think.
March 14, 2022
great rear
Number 6 book was very good as I read the twists and turns all the way through. The adventures of Tara as she traveled the US as a Marshal kept me reading nonstop.
Number 6 book was very good as I read the twists and turns all the way through. The adventures of Tara as she traveled the US as a Marshal kept me reading nonstop.
March 20, 2022
The Best
I’m so sorry that this series has come to an end. Could not put it down from book 1 all the way to book 6. It’s been a thrilling ride.
I’m so sorry that this series has come to an end. Could not put it down from book 1 all the way to book 6. It’s been a thrilling ride.
March 23, 2022
Great way to end the series! I truly enjoyed reading these books...well done!
March 30, 2022
Legacy book6
One of the best series that I have read. The characters were amazing and I enjoyed them all. Losing juno made me cry. A perfectly told story. Thanks.
One of the best series that I have read. The characters were amazing and I enjoyed them all. Losing juno made me cry. A perfectly told story. Thanks.
April 12, 2022
Great series
Love the Ranch. Can see that most of us are bad shape. I use ha d tools instead of power.
Love the Ranch. Can see that most of us are bad shape. I use ha d tools instead of power.
June 1, 2022
wrap up
A great and well deserved wrap up to the ranch series. I couldn’t think of A better way to end the series!
A great and well deserved wrap up to the ranch series. I couldn’t think of A better way to end the series!
June 16, 2022
great book read them in order
Great book it’s a page turner start with the first and work your way to this one the last in one in the series
Great book it’s a page turner start with the first and work your way to this one the last in one in the series
June 30, 2022
great series
Great pace and narration. The a story and antagonist storyline was perfectly played out. Loved whole series and will look for future installments.
Great pace and narration. The a story and antagonist storyline was perfectly played out. Loved whole series and will look for future installments.
September 28, 2022
This was an excellent series that held me captive through all six books!
March 7, 2023
A fitting end to a great series of books
I become more more impressed with terra if she goes along her route and her life I don't know what to say
I become more more impressed with terra if she goes along her route and her life I don't know what to say
March 8, 2023
Excellent story.
I enjoyed the emp, sickness, prepping and fair fighting warriors. Seems to be a well thought out story of possibilities. The ending I expected.
I enjoyed the emp, sickness, prepping and fair fighting warriors. Seems to be a well thought out story of possibilities. The ending I expected.
June 25, 2023
A great series
I’ve read quite a few end times book series but this is by far the best. Thank you Sean Liscom
I’ve read quite a few end times book series but this is by far the best. Thank you Sean Liscom
August 7, 2023
one hella book
Is Jack really dead? This is one of the best series I’ve read in a while. Life as we knew it died. This is a different kind of apocalypse and
Is Jack really dead? This is one of the best series I’ve read in a while. Life as we knew it died. This is a different kind of apocalypse and
September 17, 2023
Sparrow
Our girl, Sparrow did a lot of growing. She made some hard decisions. Her team respected her decision and knew when to question it. She surprised us all in the end.
Our girl, Sparrow did a lot of growing. She made some hard decisions. Her team respected her decision and knew when to question it. She surprised us all in the end.
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