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The Amtrak Wars: Cloud Warrior: The Talisman Prophecies Part 1 (Amtrak Wars series) Kindle Edition

by Patrick Tilley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 336 ratings
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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. 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 Mutes' physical strength and tribal way of life is no match for the advanced weaponry that is used against them. Mr Snow, supernaturally gifted wordsmith of the Mute clan M'Call, is the Plainfolk's last hope in withstanding the onslaught of the 'sand-burrower's' attacks.

Seventeen-year-old rookie wingman Steve Brickman is just about to graduate from Flight Academy. Safe in the knowledge of his own brilliance, his future seems assured. As a member of the Tracker society, Brickman has grown up deep underground, protected from the radiation of the blue-sky world above. The lure of this open space fills him with both fear and excitement, as he anticipates piloting his first mission against the sub-human Mutes.

But all does not go as smoothly as planned, as the clan M'Call kidnaps Steve and puts him under the strange tutelage of the mysterious Mr Snow. Captivated by the beautiful Clearwater and befriended by the stoic Cadillac, Brickman soon discovers that there is more to the Mutes than his masters would have him believe. Eyes now open to the Mute's humanity, Brickman is torn by a painful divided loyalty. And now, it seems, he has become embroiled in an ancient Mute prophecy; that of the Talisman, the one who will save them all.

Cloud Warrior, first published in 1983, is the first instalment of Patrick Tilley's internationally best selling science fiction epic, The Amtrak Wars Saga.
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Trained as a graphic designer and having written several film scripts, Patrick Tilley became a full-time writer. He lives with his wife in Gwynedd Wales.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AFZA5NC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Reader; 1st edition (December 3, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3326 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
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john mackel
5.0 out of 5 stars A Spellbinder
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013
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First, let me say, I have read the whole six book series so this review is not limited to Book 1 "Cloud Warrior". 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. For me,it's just that simple. The premise is not original. How may sci-fi books develop stories around the world getting destroyed by a massive nuclear war? We have a nuclear war but this story starts 1000 years after that war. I just found the storyline very creative. I'm not going to go into a long dissertation of the story, just read the first book. There's a lot of intrigue, adventure, humor and just plain insights into human nature that haven't changed after 1000 years. I think the author is a genius. It's an excellent book and an excellent enjoyable series.
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Ann E Hoover
4.0 out of 5 stars 1st of six
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017
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I like the way the book is character driven. It is science fiction but not very technical. It centers around three young people and their part in the coming Talisman Prophesy. Two are from an earth based culture and the other a science based one.
The story is what happens when the science culture tries to destroy the earth culture.
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McKinneyTexas
5.0 out of 5 stars Glad To See This, Finally!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013
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This series came out 20 or more years ago. I loved it but could only find the first two volumes in the US. The last four I found on a trip to London. IMO, Tilley is the godfather of the alt-hist movement. His writing, characters, dialogue, POV etc are as good as Stirling or Birmingham at their best. He is a great story teller.

The catch is that it's a post-apocalyptic story in which the end came in the 80's. As an old timer, I was there, in the 80's that is, and Tilley is masterful at catching that milieu while simultaneously telling a great story. Some of his classic references may slide by younger readers. Still, they should give him a fair read. It is really good stuff.

Read this and you won't stop until you finish. Guaranteed.
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Tom Lamberton
5.0 out of 5 stars 1 book missing on kindle
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013
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l love the Amtrak Wars series (But there is one book missing on Kindle) If you are going to sell these books as a series you need to have ALL four books to finish the story
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rockness
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013
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the whole series is good. I plan on rereading it again as I've not read it since high school. So imaginative.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Beginning
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
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Cloud Warrior is s good beginning to the six book series. The post apocalyptic setting is well done and the cultural references to the late 20th Century are interesting. I was especially intrigued by the references to places in Texas because that's where I live. The whole series I'd a good one for fans of this genre.
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Carlisle Willard
3.0 out of 5 stars Fair
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2013
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Read a while back and find it hard to recall much detail, which kind of says it all. The line of the story was fairly good, but fades quickly. Dark, but forgettable.
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Joseph Krump
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent piece of sci-fi lit
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2010
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In short, an amazing book. At the prices you can find it for you really can't go wrong. I only wish the book was a little bit longer.
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Paul Mcdonald
5.0 out of 5 stars sehr gut
Reviewed in Germany on July 6, 2014
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ein gute anfang zum serie . habe schon das zweite teil angefangen . geht spannend weiter . leicht zulesenaber gute inhalt . man fliegt formlich durch das book.zum emphelen.
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Barbara Sweeney
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant dangerous view of the future
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2013
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This book is a great start to a fantastic world.
The characters are so well written I was completely drawn in. I would recomend this book
I bought the set if books many years ago (which I wont part with). I bought this for my nephew who is a kindred spirit and loves scifi .
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Gazza
5.0 out of 5 stars Top class storyline
Reviewed in Australia on May 16, 2015
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Have read this series previously and keep coming back for more. A great read and highly recommended for all lovers of Sci Fi.
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5.0 out of 5 stars still a great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2023
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33 years since I was sat in the desert reading this for the 1st time….though it was about time to revisit the series. Shame these were never made into a film….
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J. Funnell
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2013
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Slightly dated, but nevertheless an enjoyable read. This is not a great literary read, but the story is interesting. There were a few odd loose ends which I take will resolve in the next book, which I have yet to read. I will be buying the next book to find out what happens.
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