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Authors: D. A. Roberts
D.A. Roberts was born in the small town of Lebanon, Missouri. Growing up on the farm gave him plenty of opportunities to cultivate a fertile imagination. Encouraged by his mother, he dreamed of one day becoming a famous writer. An avid reader, D.A. enjoys reading more than watching television.
A diverse career path has given him a unique view of the world. From soldier to factory worker, from bouncer to lab technician, and from Security Officer to Corrections Officer. Having worn many different hats evolves a very different perspective. He draws on all of these experiences to bring his writing to life on a very human level.
He married Annette in the summer of 1993 and has been happily married, ever since. Three teenage sons keep them both busy. Nathan, Nic and Noah are his pride and joy. They have an English Mastiff named Xander, who is a big part of their lives.
D.A. loves to camp, hunt, fish, hike and Geocache. He also enjoys old-school pen and paper role-playing games. When not writing or on duty as a Corrections Officer, he enjoys spending time with his family. A good cup of coffee, a warm fire and a good book are his guilty pleasures.
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Ragnarok Rising: The Crossing
After surviving the
Freemen
, Wylie and the others discover that the damage they took during the fight might have been far more extensive than they knew. With structural problems looming and the lack of arable land, they reach a dreaded decision. They must abandon the Underground.
Looking for a place that is not only defensible but provides the opportunity for long-term survival, they must set out on a dangerous journey to scout a new location. Strange new dangers await them, as they find what they thought was the perfect location. A terrifying new type of zombie stalks the valley where they want to make their home. A zombie that owns the night.
The journey to make their new home safe will take them to the distant shores of Lake of the Ozarks and through the zombie infested streets of Lebanon, Missouri. Wylie soon learns that people he thought were enemies can become friends…and friends can become enemies. A lesson that will cost them dearly.
Their journey to discover the origin of the new undead will take them back to the lake and to a shocking conclusion. Lives will change forever as they must accomplish the impossible in order to secure their new home. The realization that not all of them will survive to see their new community grow will take its toll on them. The safety of their new home will be purchased with blood.
Who will make
The Crossing
?
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Go A Viking: The Vikings got their name from the phrase “Go a Viking” which meant to go hunting or raiding.
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Night Vision Gear
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Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight.
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Squad Automatic Weapon.
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Fuel-Air Bombs or Thermobaric Weapons are extremely powerful bombs capable of producing yields higher than most conventional weapons up to but not including Nuclear Devices.
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Chuck-holes are small locked doors in the door of cells. Inmates are served meals and other items through them when it is too dangerous to risk direct contact.
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Spiritual leader in the Asatru religion.
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SERE is the military’s Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape school.
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Surface to Air Missile
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US Army’s Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
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Military Occupational Specialty or Job in the Military
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Oleoresin Capsicum or Pepper Spray.
Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint
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Rocket Propelled Grenade
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Military Police
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Forward Observation Base
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5th Ranger Battalion
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Positioned Outside Military Control United States. These relics from the cold war were placed all over US and Allied countries to resupply combat forces in the event of a major conflict. These caches contained weapons, ammo, equipment, explosives, medical supplies and in some cases, vehicles.
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Military Occupational Specialty. Basically, your job in the military.
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Forward Observers call in artillery strikes and guide the shots to the target.
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E-6 or Enlisted Grade 6 is a Staff Sergeant.
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Operational Security in military slang.
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Full Battle-rattle. Military slang for a full set of combat gear.
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Area of Operations
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CQB: Close Quarters
Battle
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F/O is a Forward Observer.
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Military Slang for Artillery.
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Direct Action Response Kit or DARK is an emergency first aid kid with lifesaving gear produced by Dark Angel Medical. It is designed for combat related injuries.
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Danger Close is military slang letting the artillery crew know that the soldiers calling in the strike were less than 600 meters from the target.
[30]
Pop Smoke. More military slang. It can mean to literally drop a smoke grenade, but in this instance it means to get out of the area as soon as possible.