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A Stranger North The Northland Chronicles Book 1 eBook Henry J Olsen

I must admit I'm vastly enjoying the independent author revolution Amazon has brought to the world through digital publishing. I've discovered some amazing authors, beginning with Hugh Howey's "Wool" series and now finishing my most recent find "The Northland Chronicles: A Stranger North".

This story doesn't disappoint, and I've read a few I couldn't get through from other indie authors. The author here crafts an interesting tale that puts us firmly in a world that has already de-evolved, but doesn't slap us in the face trying to tell us the "why" and "how" too fast.

There is action right out of the gates that does a good job at setting the hook and firmly establishing the protagonist as someone you want to know more about. Character development is solid and the human element is faithfully portrayed in a non-sappy way. There are a couple of cringe-worthy lines...the radio communication with "The General" made me a little crazy (ending each transmission with "This is the General, over and out"), but I'll allow it, as it was the only thing that really stood out.

This is an easy read, and a trip I'm glad I chose to embark on. I'll definitely be buying the next in the series when it comes out. Keep up the good work, Mr, Olsen!


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A Stranger North The Northland Chronicles Book 1 eBook Henry J Olsen Reviews

Anything set in the north woods of Minnesota always attracts my attention, and even more when combined with a scifi, future desolation type story. I was especially drawn to Aristotle, a smart, strong woman who holds her own in a wilderness setting surrounded by men. Parts of the story need a little polishing, but it's overall a captivating read and quite good for a new writer. Mr. Olsen has a wonderful imagination and seems well-read. I think his writing shows great promise, and I look forward to reading more of his works, including "Bullies," which I hear shows his writing has progressed nicely.
This book was a great beginning to a much larger story. Like one episode of a tv series. There’s still a lot of story to tell, and I look forward to reading the rest.
An interesting introduction to an interesting character. John Osborne is the Desolation's Jason Bourne, and this, his inaugural tale, nicely sets the stage for future intrigue and mystery. What is the origin of John's new arm? Who is The General, and what is his plan? Who is the mysterious Aristotle? All will eventually be revealed!
I couldn't put it down. John is a great story where he triumphs over evil. Something no one the story would do, until a girl gets kidnapped. Looking forward to reading more about John and his adventures. I also hope he survives.
As is often the case with indie books, I was unsure what to expect from this one. Having just turned the last page, I can now say that A Stranger North is one of the diamonds in the rough. Don’t be fooled by the unassuming cover. This is a fast-paced, action-packed read.

That’s not to say it’s perfect. The book is short and leaves many questions unresolved. The good news is that part two picks up the loose threads from this episode (Who is the General? Why are these people living in the woods? Why does Aristotle have her own chapter?) and continues to weave them into a high-spirited post-apocalyptic adventure.

The dialogue is sharp. The characters are fun. The northern setting comes to life. And the sequels only get better!

There’s a lot to like in The Northland Chronicles. I hope to see part three soon!
So, there were hits and misses here. And while I will completely admit probably more hits than misses, I still have to give this a 2 star rating. That's mainly because the few things that I disliked, I disliked a lot.

Focusing on the hits I'd say description and dialogue. When the author wants you to know what's happening and how things look, he's got a knack for communicating that. The dialogue for each character is well done. No one sounds exactly the same. There was some well established authors that can't make that claim.

There is also an "eh" factor for me here. The Desolation was roughly 9 years ago. I'm not sure how I envision the post-apocalypse +9 years but one thing that messed with me a reader was the flip-flopping back and forth between characters seeing it as so long ago (another time long past kind of deal) and kids still remembering TV shows. Probably just a nitpick that hits me oddly.

The scenes with the General annoyed me, honestly. He's the only character that doesn't "feel real" at all. And John seems a bit too good or too well rounded, maybe. But, really, that could be used in an interesting twist int he future.

I could be interested in book 2 (as I understand it is already available) but I won't likely be reading it just yet. I've read a few shorter books recently and I'm currently looking for something a bit longer. In fact, perhaps I'll plan on picking up the next few chapters to read them all together.
I usually love stories of post-apocalyptic heros. The Dark Tower, Swan Song, Etc are some of my favorite stories. This story let me down a little bit, perhaps my expectations were too high.

Pros Main character has a bionic arm.
The plot moves at a reasonably quick pace.
There are some decent action scenes.

Cons Main character is not sympathetic or likable.
The story's conclusion is just a lead in for other books.
The story's mysteries seemed cliched and juvenile to me.

It's an ok read, after all I did read it through to the end. However, there were several areas that could use improvement and I don't think I'll be seeking out other books in this series.

Readers into these kinds of tales might want to check out The Man Who Saved Two Notch or Monsters of the Apocalypse
I must admit I'm vastly enjoying the independent author revolution has brought to the world through digital publishing. I've discovered some amazing authors, beginning with Hugh Howey's "Wool" series and now finishing my most recent find "The Northland Chronicles A Stranger North".

This story doesn't disappoint, and I've read a few I couldn't get through from other indie authors. The author here crafts an interesting tale that puts us firmly in a world that has already de-evolved, but doesn't slap us in the face trying to tell us the "why" and "how" too fast.

There is action right out of the gates that does a good job at setting the hook and firmly establishing the protagonist as someone you want to know more about. Character development is solid and the human element is faithfully portrayed in a non-sappy way. There are a couple of cringe-worthy lines...the radio communication with "The General" made me a little crazy (ending each transmission with "This is the General, over and out"), but I'll allow it, as it was the only thing that really stood out.

This is an easy read, and a trip I'm glad I chose to embark on. I'll definitely be buying the next in the series when it comes out. Keep up the good work, Mr, Olsen!