A drunk, washed-up pilot. America in turmoil in the wake of unprecedented disasters. How long until both are pushed beyond the breaking point? Lou Caldwell has lost his reason to live. After a tumultuous career in the Air Force, he drowns the guilt of his son’s suicide one bottle of whiskey at a time. But the depressed, grounded pilot considers taking one last assignment when a General from his past desperately needs his help. Hoping time away from home will help both he and his wife find some peace, Lou sets out to quietly assess military readiness as Operation Venom Spear targets emboldened cartels. But as each day brings new heights of violence to a decaying society, Lou knows deep inside that both he and all Americans will have to face their demons to come out alive on the other side. With the likelihood of war growing more each day, will he deal with his darkest demons in time to be ready? Venom Spear is the terrifyingly realistic first book in the Blades of Grass post-apocalyptic series. If you like thrilling action, gripping quests, and stories of growth through tragedy, then you’ll love Austin Chambers’ tense thrill-ride. Buy Venom Spear to fight for survival right now! ♥ "Not to be missed. Brilliant. The story line was constructed differently than most others of this genre..." -- Moreld, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ ♥ "Very much in the vein of Clancy, this book weaves multiple storylines together involving international war and politics. The pacing and character arcs are compelling. I didn't want to stop reading. You can tell from the descriptions, if you know you know, of tactics and equipment that the author has done his research. Even if you didn't start with the Cascadia Fallen books you can get up to speed on what has transpired. If you haven't read them then I'd encourage anyone to read that series as well." - Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ ♥ "While reading through the Cascadia Fallen trilogy, at several moments there is a reference to the effects of such a massive disaster on the rest of the world. The Blades of Grass series starts out describing those effects and the impact it has on a national scale. The book takes you through several arcs from unsure college students, to the worries of enlisted personnel as the pressure of a global conflict unfolds. I couldn't read it fast enough!" - Mr. Norwood, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ ♥ "Easily his best book yet! The characters are all believable and feel like real people in real bad spots. Can't wait for the next installment. Great work, Austin!" -- Jackalope, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ Thank you for checking out my product. Feel free to contact me with feedback or questions through my webiste contact at authoraustinchambers.com.