By the Hands of Men books 4-6 by Roy M.Griffis

Summaries

By The Hands of Men Book 4: Charlotte
The Blind Machinery of the World

She saved her friends from a life of imprisonment and escaped to the safety of England, but the shadow of modern fanaticism looms over Britain and the continent. What future awaits Charlotte when murderous madness stalks Europe?

After escaping her enslavement by the Bolsheviks, Charlotte Braninov begins to build a new life in London. She hoped to leave the insanity of Russia behind with the help of her family of refugees, but a dear friend and benefactor goes missing in France. Journeying to post-war Paris, she once more works as a nurse, confronting disease and danger. With communist zealots prowling Europe, will peace forever elude Charlotte?
“The Blind Machinery of the World” is the fourth volume of the By the Hands of Men series. Historical fiction by Roy M. Griffis, this epic sweeps across four continents in a gripping tale of fate, loss, redemption, and love. 

By the Hands of Men Book 5: Robert
The Wrath of a Righteous Man

Continuing the epic story of the “By Hands of Men” series, a man and a woman, torn apart by fate, forge their own destinies in the world after the Great War. Escaping her enslavement in Russia, Charlotte Braninov fights to build a new life in London while the shadow of modern fanaticism looms over Europe. Robert Fitzgerald faithfully serves the Crown in Africa until honor compels him to risk everything to overcome an ancient evil, only to discover that the greatest war rages within himself. 

By the Hands of Men Book 6
Ringside at the Circus of the Fallen

Robert and Charlotte fell in love amid the mud and blood of the Great War, before human duplicity tore them apart. Two decades and thousands of miles later, fate gives them another chance. Is the memory of young love enough to make the two weary travelers dare to risk heartbreak once more?

Robert has carried Charlotte in his heart ever since they first met near the front lines in France. All the long miles he traveled, she was never far from his mind.

Charlotte survived the hell of the Russian Civil War and she made a life for herself in America, but the cost was high. Losing faith in humanity, she resigned herself to the life of a beloved spinster aunt. And then tragedy once more brought her to close to her heart's longing.

Robert and Charlotte have learned that the hands of men can make a heaven or a hell of earth. When they are given a second chance at a first love, will fear keep them from risking everything?

Ringside at the Circus of the Fallen is the sixth and final volume of the By the Hands of Men series. Historical fiction by Roy M. Griffis, this epic saga sweeps across four continents in a gripping tale of fate, loss, redemption, and love.


My Thoughts

I can't sing enough praises for this entire series!

I read the first three books a while back.  They quickly became some of my favorites.  So, then I received the request to read the next three, I certainly jumped at the opportunity!

These books have all been so well-written.  The character building amazes me!  When you read a book that makes you feel like you are in it, like you know the characters, that is a great book!

Thank you again, Roy Griffis, for writing these books and for introducing them to me!  I love them and I highly recommend them!

*Note: I received copies of these books in exchange for honest reviews.

Barriers by Patrick Skelton

Summary

In 2079, Barrier domes shield the planet's wealthiest cities from destructive solar flares, and only the healthy elite are granted protection. That’s bad news for Barrier resident, Nathan Gallagher—his son’s untreatable medical condition has deemed him a non-compliant citizen.

Nathan sets out to rescue his son from a Sanctuary deep in the badlands and becomes entangled in a mission of global magnitude. With only days until another flare is due to strike Earth’s Sanctuary cities, not only does his son’s life rest on his shoulders, but the fate of a quarter billion people.

BARRIERS is a sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian future where a trillionaire tycoon decides who gets protection from the sun…and who doesn’t.


My Thoughts

The Beginning of this book pulled me in almost immediately.  I was a bit confused but still very interested.  I do have to say that I don't love it when books move back and forth between the past and present but that didn't stop me from being drawn in.

Now, I despise the fact that they basically kill people wo are unable to contribute to society.  Their thought is that they save the Barrier resources for the people that are healthy and productive.  And, because of this, Nathan is on a mission to save his paraplegic son from being euthanized.

I did enjoy most of this story.  However, I must say that there were several times when I just couldn't follow.  I felt a bit simple minded while reading some of the technical/science-y things Hahaha!  But for the most part I understood and enjoyed this book!

*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.