The Last Patriots Series
How far would you be willing to go?
if you lost everything, would faith, hope and love be enough?
The Last Patriots series puts a face to the conversation rising in hearts all across our nation and the world.
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The Last Patriots Book 1
civil war. invasion. betrayal.
They've done their best to be at peace with all men . . . but peace has been rejected.
It was no surprise when the wars began. The powers that be had taken great pains to stoke the fires of division and hatred among the once free people of the no longer United States, and thereby strip all liberty, citing the people were no longer fit to think for themselves.
It was chaos. There were no battle lines, just people fueled by both fear and anger taking whatever they felt was their right, or necessary to survive. Violence erupted almost simultaneously in cities all across the country. D.C. was set ablaze, sending the government into hiding. People took matters into their own hands, defending their homes and families or fleeing into the countryside and wilderness.
Martial Law was enacted, but most of the military had already deserted out of necessity to protect their own. Within days, what military was left was forced to pull back as city after city fell to the violence. But this was only the beginning. . .
Living in the middle of nowhere, Minnesota, had kept them out of the troubles for the most part. They were a few of the lucky ones, able to fend for themselves, that is, until the Chinese military rolled up. Without warning, everything in their simple world went sideways.
Shivering in a damp ditch, cradling is father’s quivering body, 17-year-old Aaron Redding is the only one to hear his father’s final gasp, “Keep them safe. . .”
Against impossible odds. On the darkest of nights. When all hope is lost. . . One truth remains.
LOVE. NEVER. FAILS.
What people are saying about Archangel
“Joel and Esther Ribbey take you on a wild patriotic journey into a future post-civil war America, painting a vivid picture of what life could become if democracy is lost and communism prevails. The story is told through the experiences of one American family torn between patriotic duty and their humanity. The Ribbey’s illustrative storytelling ability keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s a story I won’t soon forget and a day I hope this country never sees. A must read!” ~ A.H.
“A timely and thrilling story of modern day knights, heroism, and strength of character. An exciting account of survival against all odds and the triumph of good over evil. An inspiring reminder of who we are, why we are here, and where we are going.” ~ R.T.
“A story for now, that mines the depths of one’s soul as you follow the journey of one family trying to find their way through modern civil war, and ultimately invasion. It uncovers all the questions we’re already asking ourselves and shares one family’s perspective. ARCHANGEL The Last Patriots is relevant, relatable, and revelatory. The very values this family holds dear are tested at every turn. Each family member finds something in themselves they didn’t know existed. The ultimate question of “Will it be enough?” will propel you through the story to the last page.” ~ B.J.
“This is a VERY good read from my friends. Suspense thriller, desires of the heart, and the quest for freedom all wrapped up neatly in a novel of possible future times plucked from today’s headlines. It gives a glimpse into future possibilities resulting from today’s tumultuous times, but also what faith, love, and hope can do to overcome what may seem impossible. Each chapter builds anticipation and makes the book hard to put down! Being from Minnesota, it brought written scenes to magical life in my mind’s eye. Highly recommended!” ~ R.P.
“From the beginning to the end, this book is filled with the struggles of human thoughts and emotions in times of survival and armed defense. The story reveals the conflict of being human while also being Christian. The family depicted in this book seem real right from the beginning as their internal conflicts are revealed. Their emotions are sometimes raw and even crippling, yet their support of each other and their faith during their journey overcomes their weaknesses and shows the reason why family and friends are so important.
The writers of this book seem to truly understand the brand of patriotism that is ingrained in the conservative mind that speaks to the core of what makes us Americans. I found myself identifying with the words of the mother, but the writer is much more eloquent in putting those thoughts to paper than I am.
The situations that arise seem certainly hopeless during their journey, but all the way; love with wisdom and faith determines their actions and provides the courage needed to win out. Under the guidance of the mother, the love that withstands danger regardless of race, age, or threat is shown throughout the book. At the end of the book, I found myself looking forward to a sequel so that I can follow that family’s story even farther.” ~ S.B.
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The Last Patriots Book 2 ~ a novella
IN LEAH'S MIND, THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN GROWING UP IN POST-APOCALYPTIC AMERICA, IS THE PRESSURE OF BEING A REDDING IN POST APOCALYPTIC AMERICA.
Her brothers are courageous war heroes, her mom is a living legend and symbol of their rebellion against their oppressors, and then there’s Leah.
Battling against post-traumatic stress, Leah adds new material to her nightmares living the horrors of war day after day. Her only refuge is found in her best friend, Ty, her unwavering protector, the anchor in her storm, and the only one who seems to understand her.
When a mission takes an unexpected turn, Ty is killed in action. Before Leah had even recognized the love they shared, her final anchor is severed, and her mind lets go.
Lost in an endless sea of grief, fantasy and reality play tricks on her fractured mind. When she finds herself at the end of her rope, shivering in a puddle of her own vomit, she feels them, arms, strong arms, lifting her from the chaos, carrying her away, calling to her softly, “You will be ok.”
As her mind drifts into the blackness, she fears what she’ll find when she wakes, was it fantasy or reality?
Book two in The Last Patriots series continues the gritty, inspiring struggle of the Redding family as they continue their fight for the freedom of their fellow Americans. Real war is messy, real heroes are messy, real love is messy. Click the buy-now button to find out if Leah will find hope beyond hope, or is her mind simply playing tricks on her again?
What people are saying about For You, My Dove
“Just finished reading it now! Loved it. I cried and laughed and could hardly put it down.” ~E
“Captured by the title, I thought I would take a sneak peek and read the first couple pages. 3+ish hours later…, no bathroom breaks or anything, because I couldn’t set it down, I finished ‘er (the story). The internal battle that was raging in that young lady was so phenomenally written, the life experiences so raw and yet so real, and the true cost on the tender souls so well described I was transfixed and didn’t want to spend another second with anything but reading every detail. The suburb accuracy with which you described her soul collapse and essential need for others to pull her through, along with the battle for her mind and God’s tender mercy in the hearts of others for her, was mesmerizing. It takes divine knowledge or first-hand experience to paint such a reality so well. I was so blown away, that even though I was done reading at 1:22am , I laid awake until 3am pondering it all, wrecked in all the good ways possible. I now have a shelf dedicated just for Ribbey books. I look forward to filling it. It’s all yours. 😁” ~BJ
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The Last Patriots Book 3
It’s been ten years since the prison camp, since Captain Li beat the light out of him and left him to the darkness.
Ten years of waiting, training, searching, all for this moment. It’s time for Li to face his demons… but this is war, and it’s never that simple.
Betrayed by his expectations, Caleb Redding had no plan for this side of vengeance. Fleeing from both enemies and allies with a bullet in his thigh, he alone is left to warn his family they’re about to lead the Americans into a trap.
But when you’re bleeding out it’s already too late to figure out if your only companion wants you dead. As darkness closes in, he’s beginning to regret rescuing Li’s daughter.
What people are saying about Rise of the Eagle
“You’re in for ceaseless ride! J.E. Ribbey does it again. A story of a young man, Caleb, and those closest to him. It describes how his wars within are as volatile as his wars without. Almost helplessly you’re drawn into the harsh realities, victories and love of his odyssey. Filled with vengeance, bitterness and a loss of empathy he comes to the end of himself… and then you have to read the the book to discover what’s next!” ~ P.R.
“Riveting, Wrenching, Penetrating! Rise of the Eagle is a riveting as Archangel: The Last Patriots. It twists and turns its way through the inner workings of Caleb’s life and the country’s quest to recapture its land and soul. Caleb faces mind-rending challenges that bring about his rise and heart-wringing choices that alter his world forever. It will leave you wrestling right along with him and all the other characters. It’s a story you won’t want to set down until you are done. Even then it will leave you wanting more. What would you do in Caleb’s shoes?” ~B.J.
“I could not put this book down! It had me sitting on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading it. Great book would 100% recommend!” ~Amazon Customer
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Joel & Esther’s newest American post-apocalyptic thriller will air in episodes every week on Amazon’s Kindle Vella platform! The first three episodes will be free to sample–read in the Kindle app or online. Follow us on Facebook, Gab, or Instagram to get all the updates!
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The Last Patriots Book 4
WHEN PEOPLE SAY THINGS DIDN'T GO ACCORDING TO PLAN, THEY USUALLY DON'T MEAN THEY'VE ENDED UP WITH A BOMB STRAPPED TO THEIR CHEST WITH ONLY MINUTES LEFT TO SAVE THE WORLD. . .
For Seth Redding, nothing ever comes easy. Middle child, flanked by heroes; if there’s crap out there, he’ll be the one to step in it. The mission was straightforward, simple as missions go, but as only he could, it’d gotten . . . complicated.
Unlike his brothers and sister who fought from their heads, Seth fought from the heart. That alone is enough to make war complicated. He was big, strong, well trained, but all the suffering they’d seen and caused weighed on him. He hesitated now, before pulling the trigger, even when his mind knew it was what needed to be done. A bullet fired cannot be taken back.
Those hesitations were what had gotten him here; the price of a moment of hopeful searching for an alternative to the bullet, a moment of mercy in the midst of cruelty, a moment some would deem weakness.
Maybe they were right…