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Tribe: The Red Hand (Tribe Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kaelyn Ross (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 136 ratings
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Stories say that the Ancestors created a world of peace and plenty. They lied.



They say humankind lived in harmony in this world of peace and plenty, until the Red Fever. Now only ragged bands of warring tribes remain.

Kestrel Stoneheart isn’t concerned with stories, or the forbidden cities haunted by the ghosts of the Red Fever. She has only one thing on her mind. Survive the Kill. Each Potential has one chance to perform the rite of the Kill and earn the right to stand beneath the Bone Tree and become a Red Hand, an elite warrior of her tribe. Failures are given one name: unworthy. Their punishment? They are cast out into the Dead Lands where no one survives. In her tribe death is better than disgrace.

But unknown to Kestrel, her world has secrets, and someone is quietly uncovering them. Soon they will threaten not only her life, but also the lives of everyone she loves and the few remaining survivors of humanity.

Tribe: The Red Hand is an action-packed science fiction adventure. A dystopian series perfect for
fans of Suzanne Collins, Veronica Roth, and Blake Crouch.

*Rated PG-13 for moderate violence.

What reviewers are saying about Tribe: The Red Hand:

"I would like to start off by saying that I never take the time to write reviews, however, I absolutely loved this book. Could not stop gripping my kindle just waiting for the authors next word. Highly recommend. Author does a wonderful job at painting a picture and really making you feel involved. Cant wait for the release of the sequel!!!" Five stars! - Amazon reviewer (verified purchase)

"Great book! I Could not put it down!!!!!!! Can't wait for the next one. Riveting from beginning to the end!!!! A must read!" - Amazon reviewer (verified purchase)

"This book was awesome, can't wait to read the rest....." Five stars! - Amazon reviewer (verified purchase)

Fast-paced "Can't wait to read about Kes's next adventure! Will be on the lookout for future installments. A good, entertaining read!" - Amazon reviewer (verified purchase)



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About the Author

Kaelyn Ross is a full-time young adult author who loves just about everything! Some of her favorites though are playing with her Mini-Schnauzer Max, riding her horse Annie, and cuddling with her husband (who is quite forgiving of all the horse hair when they cuddle!). She loves to travel, and to hike the mountains near her home in beautiful Montana.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00RPLBEYI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (January 1, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 951 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 153 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 136 ratings

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Kaelyn Ross is the bestselling author of the Tribe Series, young adult dystopian books that combine suspense, fast-paced action and adventure, and an epic story line that reveals a world changing discovery you’ll never see coming!

Kaelyn is a full-time fiction author and novelist. When she isn’t writing, you can find her hiking the mountains or fly-fishing with her husband and Mini-Schnauzer Max near her home in Montana. And when the winters get cold and brutal, she likes to divide her time between cross-country skiing and curling up with a big mug of hot chocolate to watch her favorite movies!

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
136 global ratings

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Betty Anfinsen
5.0 out of 5 stars The trials of the Red Hand Tribe
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015
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This is a fast moving story about a young Indian girl and the many trials she faces while trying to become a warrior in her tribe. As she battles against these trials she discovers that she is about to battle her brother as well. Full of excitement and thrills and all ages will enjoy this series, can hardly wait for the next book.
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KrissyGirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015
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Tribe: The Red Hand is a great start to what promises to be a highly entertaining series. It's fast paced, well written, and a fun new insight into the post apocalyptic genre. Definitely interested in reading the sequels.
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LadyWolf
3.0 out of 5 stars Tribe: The Red Hand
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2016
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Almost a good book, too short to develop my interest. Liked story line.
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J.H. Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars Efficient author, with a knack for action and powerful dialogue
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016
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I was initially pulled in by the cover. Who can resist a half naked woman with a big knife, right? The synopsis convinced me to purchase, but I was slightly skeptical it would be any good.

I ended up pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed Tribe very much. Full of action from the very start and it keeps going to the end. The dialogue is sparse, but really good, especially the interactions between the protagonist, Kestrel, and her a-hole brother, Aiden. There's some great lines in their back and forth.

The other thing that impressed me with Tribe is how efficient the author is with the writing. Almost every line is important. You'll see when you near the end and begin to realize that everything that happened previously ties in with the final climactic scenes.

I'm definitely looking forward to reading more in this series.
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E. L. Sapp
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a Full Story. Terrible Characters
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015
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It is clear from the description that this is not a complete book. I knew that going in. However, it is possible to write a section of a book, wrap things up, and still leave plot available for the next part. In a way, this fragment does that, in it does end with Kes becoming a Red Hand. However, too much is left unsaid for this to really be considered a full story.

Worse though is the characters. Kes is supposed to be strong, but she lets her brother walk all over her. And her brother is just a jerk. (Word replaced because my real opinion of him would be censored.) Through all the story, he's shown as a bully. Kes, however, just rolls over and takes it, rather than standing up for herself. (I thought at one point she would, but she passes out instead.) There are ways to make a villain hated by the reader, but not ruin the story. The author here fails at that. I found myself wanting to skip huge portions of the story because I was so sick of Aiden. (I did end up skimming a lot, hoping to get to something more interesting.)

Don't bother with this fragment. There isn't enough good to overcome the really, really bad.
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Brenda Nichols
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting mix
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
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“I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review”. Pulls you in from the very beginning with the main character running for her life from a beast that is chasing her. Seems to be a mix of the future and what could be taken as early tribe life. Throw in the evil, manipulative brother and mysteries from the past and it keeps you wondering "What next?" Don't start reading this book unless you enjoy, and can afford, to keep ordering the sequels..
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5.0 out of 5 stars The survival group has become the tribe.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2015
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This is the first book in a series of a post-apocalyptic setting. It is a well written story of tribal survival paralleled in the quest and initiation of becoming a member of the Red Hand clan; how one survives the quest is also how one fits into the tribe. The main characters are siblings and with that is their sibling rivalry; how it affects their family life as well as their tribal future rests in the guidance of their ancestors. Their lifestyle is primative in comparison to the bits and pieces of the past that they come into contact with, especially with a found weapon. Glimpses of the distance past in the relics and remnants scattered within the story reveal that the ancestors will have their work cut out for them in guiding these two! I am looking forward to the next book and anticipate that it will be as great as this first one has been.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Victory or Revenge
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2017
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I enjoy story lines that emphasize the strength, determination and bravery of females! I enjoyed this story. But anger, self doubt and the desire for revenge can weaken and destroy the best victory.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very well written story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2016
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This book is very good, if you like stories of tribes and survival you are sure to enjoy this.
The fight scenes in particular are very well written, I was finding myself flying through chapters with ease.
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