Killswitch Chronicles- The Complete Anthology by G R Carter

Author:G R Carter [Carter, G R]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781720993841
Published: 2018-07-01T06:00:00+00:00

Red Hawk Republic

Fortress Farm Aronia Point

Home of Alex and Rebekah Hamilton

The Founder of the Red Hawk Republic and the Premier of the ARK relaxed next to the fireplace that stayed lit twenty-four hours a day this time of year. Here, they could just be Alex and Tony, two men unable to be anything but strong and infinitely capable in front of the people they led. Their partners in leadership – who also happened to be their significant others in life – were huddled in the next room discussing problems the allied nations faced. While not responsible for the same areas of government, each were well versed in every aspect of leadership.

The Founder’s Chair and the Premier’s Office were ultimately the final word for their respective peoples. With that responsibility came a weight only recognized by someone in the exact same position. Alex led a rural republic encompassing many more square miles and more mouths to feed, as well as a mortal enemy sworn to kill him. Tony had a quickly growing urban community still trying to find a balance between what amounted to advanced technology in this world with the daily needs of food and sanitation. Plus, ARK had a giant river running right through its heart, susceptible to both acts of nature and any humans who might be floating past.

Together, ARK and the Republic formed a tight-knit partnership. Bolstered by both family ties and a common goal of survival forged in the early days of the Reset, no one questioned the loyalty the two groups shared for each other. Completely different in structure and background, but united in helping one another survive another year. That loyalty manifested in the timely arrival of ARK Peacekeepers in the battle of Shelbyville. Without their help…Alex refused to finish the thought.

He asked somberly: “How did we miss that big of a threat, Tony?” Both men stared straight ahead, watching the tiny sparks waft up on the thermal draft above the burning logs providing reflection and relaxation.

“Don’t be so hard on yourself, Alex. You were pretty focused on New America. Springfield is only about sixty miles from our northern outposts, too. And I sure never heard anything about an organized force of rateaters there,” Tony counseled.

“I suppose. I never thought Walsh would recruit those types. Mr. “law and order” must be scraping the bottom of the barrel,” Alex allowed.

“What are you going to do about him?”

Alex thought before replying. “I guess we’ll have to start the whole process over again. We’re trying to rebuild the Fortress Farms damaged in the attacks. Plus Martin is recruiting as many Grays as possible to swear allegiance to us.” He turned to look at Tony with concern clearly on his face. “Even taking half his territory and people, he’s still as strong as we are.”

“Alex, he’s got to be freaking out a little. Wondering what his next move is. That rope-a-dope he tried to pull was actually pretty brilliant.” Alex nodded, inwardly acknowledging the strength of Walsh’s plan, perhaps only foiled in the end by ARK’s quick response to a call for help.

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