The amtrak wars is a series of novels written by british author patrick tilley. After spending the first seventeen years of his life in the underground world of the lone star confederation, steve brickman, a newlytrained wingman, emerges to join a trailblazer wagontrain selected to make the first deeppenetration strike into the territory held by the plainfolk mutes. Picking up immediately after the events of cloud warrior, the second volume in the amtrak wars is a slightly different beast. Cloud warrior publishers summary hundreds of years after civilisation has been destroyed by nuclear war, the earth is divided between the trackers of the amtrak federation, a community living in vast subterranean cities, and the mutes, who have evolved to withstand the. Sep 14, 2005 picking up immediately after the events of cloud warrior, the second volume in the amtrak wars is a slightly different beast. Ten centuries ago the old time ended when earths cities melted in the war of a thosand suns. Click download or read online button to get amtrak wars book now.
Patrick tilley the amtrak wars cloud warrior book 1. Cloud warrior the talisman prophecies part 1 por mr patrick tilley disponible en rakuten kobo. The amtrak wars book 1 cloud warrior 1991 by tilley patrick. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The amtrak wars book 1 cloud warrior 1991 by tilley.
Cloud warrior is the first in patrick tilleys international bestselling futuristic epic, the amtrak wars. We learn of the talisman prophecy, cadillacs status as a wordsmith and a freak, and his love of clearwater. The whole series id a good one for fans of this genre. Amtrak wars for sale in uk 20 secondhand amtrak wars. There are two distinct societies, at least so far revealed in cloud warrior with hints of at least one other. Centuries after a nuclear war has devastated the earth, two tribesthe mutes, a people of psychic powers, and the predatory, hightech trackers of the federation whose elite pilots are called the cloud warriorsstruggle for survival and dominance.
Ten centuries ago the old time ended when earths cities melted in the war of a thousand suns. The amtrak wars brilliant series was the last book ever written. After spending the first seventeen years of his life in the underground world of the lone star confederation, steve. Cloud warrior, first published in 1983, is the first instalment of patrick tilleys internationally bestselling science fiction epic the amtrak wars saga. Cloud warrior amtrak wars, book 1 by patrick tilley. The amtrak wars cloud warrior download the amtrak wars cloud warrior or read online here in pdf or epub. Theres still a fair amount of action and the pace remains furious and at times pageturningly addictive, but after the straightforward plot of. Patrick tilley audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Cloud warrior by patrick tilley, 97814482559, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. So for devotees of the mediocre cloud warrior 1984, heres episode two of the series. Cloud warrior publishers summary hundreds of years after civilisation has been destroyed by nuclear war, the earth is divided between the trackers of the amtrak federation, a community living in vast subterranean cities, and the mutes, who have evolved to withstand the radiation that has driven their foes underground. Amtrak wars 3 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Cloud warrior, first published in 1983, is the first instalment of patrick tilleys internationally best selling science fiction epic, the amtrak wars saga. Hundreds of years after civilisation has been destroyed by nuclear war, the earth is divided between the trackers of the amtrak federation a. The nuclear apocalypse happened a thousand years earlier. Ten centuries ago the old time ended when earths more. Ten centuries ago the old time ended when earths cities melted in th. The talisman prophecies, part 2 ebook written by patrick tilley. Patrick tilley and amtrak wars 17 science fiction and. Secondhand amtrak wars for sale on uks largest auction and classifieds sites. This site was named cloudlands in june 1997 after a location in amtrak, and my online nickname cloudwarrior or cloud for short comes from a character in the series.
However, since 1990 there have been no further additions to the series. But the primitive mutes possess ancient powers greater than any machine. Cloud warrior is s good beginning to the six book series. Hundreds of years after civilisation has been destroyed by nuclear war, the earth is divided between the trackers of the. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A long war for possession of the overground has killed and enslaved many of the mutes, leaving only the plainfolk to resist the federation. The amtrak wars is notable for having a cliffhanger ending to the final volume, in which two of the main characters are killed, one of the three main civilisations is plunged into civil war and two children are born with preordained destinies. Hundreds of years after civilisation has been destroyed by nuclear war, the earth is divided between the trackers of the amtrak federation, a community living in vast subterranean cities, and the mutes, who have evolved to withstand the radiation that has driven their foes underground. Cloud warrior patrick tilley post apocalyptic book list. Cloud warrior is the first of a six book series set in a postapocalyptic usa. The amtrak war books cloud warrior, first family, iron master, blood river, deathbringer and earththunder. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The first six books described the leadup to the birth of talisman, with the second subseries expected to chronicle how talisman united the plainfolk and destroyed the amtrak federation.
The talisman prophecies part 1 by patrick tilley at indigo. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The skyhawks in the story have much in common with the naval attack fighter of that name used in the american war in vietnam and in the falklands war. I read this quickly followed by the rest of the series when i was about 12 years old. We hope you enjoy your book and that it arrives quickly and is as expected. Cloud warrior the amtrak wars, book i 9780671559724 by patrick tilley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books.
There seem to be at least two different societies occupying the usa. The talisman prophecies, part 1 patrick tilley hundreds of years after civilisation has been destroyed by nuclear war, the earth is divided between the trackers of the amtrak federation a community living in vast subterranean cities and the mutes, who have evolved to withstand the radiation that has. The film rights for the series have been optioned and are currently in development. Amtrak wars for sale the amtrak war blood river bk 4 partrick tilley used book good condition. A long war for possession of the overground has killed and enslaved many of the mutes, leaving only the. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Deathbringer by patrick tilley, 97814482801, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Vintage science fiction art, pulps, paperbacks and its such a long time since i read these books, i really ought to reread them, they are so good.
Cloud warrior is the first of a six book series set in a postapocalyptic usa one thousand years after the thousand suns fell yeah, nukes. They depict a threesided war for control of the north american continent a thousand years in the future, long after the modern world has been as destroyed in a nuclear war there were originally twelve books planned in the sequence, divided into two sixbook series. Patrick tilley scifi author of mission, fadeout, xan, star wartz and the amtrak wars series. Cloud warrior, first published in 1983, is the first instalment of patrick tilleys internationally best selling science fiction epic, the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Cloud warrior 1983 this book opens with an examination of the character of a mute named cadillac, and his worldview. The series is a postapocalyptic science fiction with some fantasy elements such as the existence of magic.
Six novels and an illustrated companion guidebook were published between 1983 and 1990, with additional books planned but never completed. The amtrak wars is a series of six science fictionfantasy novels written by british author patrick tilley in the 1980s. Cloud warrior amtrak wars, book 1 by patrick tilley book cover, description, publication history. They are singleseat, oneengine, lightweight attack aircraft. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the amtrak wars. Theres still a fair amount of action and the pace remains furious and at times pageturningly addictive, but after the straightforward plot of the first book things get murkier here. The amtrak wars cloud warrior book 1 patrick tilley. Ghost rider is the planned seventh book of the amtrak wars series and also the first book in the second subseries, picking up some time after the events of earththunder. They depict a threesided war for control of the north american continent a thousand years in the future, long after the modern world has been as destroyed in a nuclear war.
Cloud warrior is the first novel in the amtrak wars series by patrick tilley. Second, i loved it and i was so engrossed in the story i read all whole series one book right after the other just to see how it was going to end. Fiction literature science fiction publication details. Click download or read online button to get amtrak wars 3 book now.
A rainbow colored cover for the volume 1 in the bestselling futuristic scifi epic amtrak wars. The talisman prophecies part 1 amtrak wars series kindle edition by tilley, patrick. The mutes physical strength and tribal way of life is no match for the advanced weaponry that is used against them. Cloud warrior by patrick tilley paperback, 1998 at the best online prices at ebay. The post apocalyptic setting is well done and the cultural references to the late 20th century are interesting. Cloud warrior the talisman prophecies part 1 by mr patrick tilley available from rakuten kobo. The cities of humanity burned, the air turned to poison, the grass. I was especially intrigued by the references to places in texas because thats where i live.
Now the lethal high technology of the amtrak federations underground stronghold is unleashed on earths other survivorsthe surfacedwelling mutes. Hundreds of years after civilisation has been destroyed by nuclear war, the earth is divided between the trackers of the amtrak federation, a community living in vast subterranean. Contentsshow plot introduction almost a thousand years ago, the old time ended in the war of a thousand suns. Browse patrick tilleys bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Cloud warrior summary hundreds of years after civilisation has been destroyed by nuclear war, the earth is divided between the trackers of the amtrak federation, a community living in vast subterranean cities, and the mutes, who have evolved to withstand the radiation that has driven their foes underground. There were originally twelve books planned in the sequence, divided into two sixbook series. One society is technologically advanced and lives underground.
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