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The Siege of New Hampshire

When the power mysteriously goes out across the country, Martin‘s Plan B is to walk the 50 miles from Boston to his home in New Hampshire. His plan B must be revised to include Susan: a woman he only knew as a teller in his bank. They make it to his home in New Hampshire but they still have to adapt to a grid-down world. This podcast is a reading of Mic Roland‘s Siege of New Hampshire series. Available at http://mic-roland.com

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44:16

Book 3: Chapter 14: Contact

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/08/26

Tempers flare as neighbors begin to suspect neighbors for the barn burning and a rash of petty crimes. Walter makes radio contact with the Coalition. Malcolm's escape prompted increased security at bridges. Operation Longbow may be called off. Susan insists that there are fire trials and logging roads over the mountains. The agent says that person with knowledge of those fire trails must travel to the site to scout a route for the food trucks. It could be a one-way trip.

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47:09

Book 3: Chapter 13: Looking for Signs

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2022/08/19

A distinctive boot print suggests a culprit that started the diary barn fire, but no one is found with such boots. Rations get slimmer still at the Simmons' home. A old hen becomes the household's Christmas dinner. Despite the austerity, decorating, singing, and giving simple homemade gifts lifts everyone's spirits and takes their mind off their sobering future prospects. Consider supporting this podcast by buying Mic a cup of coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com/microland. Buy Me A Coffee Or become a

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44:30

Book 3: Chapter 12: Malcolm’s Road

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2022/08/12

Martin and Judy take Tin Man to Walter's house so he can have an extended radio session. They hear fragments of news about power plant repairs failing and a possible aid fleet to help New Hampshire. Malcolm, a new house guest of Walter's, relates how he escaped with a truckload of FEMA food, crashed through barricades and made it as far as Walter's house. Malcolm spoke of a relief mission called Operation Longbow. On the way home from Walter's, Martin discovers that the town's dairy barn is on

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44:19

Book 3: Chapter 11: Falling Down & Getting Up

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2022/08/05

While on his way to a town meeting, Martin is ambushed by Joni's angry/jealous husband. At the trading session, Walter and Sally have some mysteriously new food products to trade. Martin finds his much-dreaded opportunity to have his 'talk' with Joni. Andy improves and negotiates staying with the Simmons'. You can help keep these stories coming by becoming a member at: Buy Me A Coffee or Patreon. Even just buying a cup of coffee is appreciated.

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40:57

Book 3: Chapter 10: Dethroned

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/07/29

Martin wears a disguise into town to avoid arrest. News from the outside world tells of a tightening siege but also some plans by the Coalition to get aid to New Hampshire. All of Clyde's corn is stolen! Now what do the townsfolk do for food? As snow falls, the Utopians' camp is abandoned, except of Andy, who is unconscious from hypothermia. If you like what you hear, consider supporting this podcast by becoming a member at: Buy Me A Coffee or Patreon

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50:14

Book 3: Chapter 9: Plans and Feast

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2022/07/22

After cleaning their bountiful catch and a hearty feast of fish chowder, Hendrick Brothers Trucking sets out on its return trip. They are accompanied by a squad of National Guard, their HumVee disguised as a bread truck. The plan is to tempt a group of notorious highway bandits into attacking. Martin ends up far more involved than he expected. For additional content, consider becoming a member at: Buy Me A Coffee or Patreon

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45:00

Book 3: Chapter 8: Hampton Harbor

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/07/15

Hendrick Brothers Trucking finally makes it to the seacoast to trade firewood for fish. Martin meets a little old man who wants to take his schooner out fishing. The man coaxes Martin into crewing with them for a share of their catch. The fishing trip turns out to be a bigger adventure than any of them planned. For additional content, consider becoming a member at: Buy Me A Coffee or Patreon

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38:00

Book 3: Chapter 7: Getaway

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/07/08

To thwart Clyde's arrest order, Martin volunteers to go with Charles and Tyler on their first trading trip to the seacoast. On the way, a group of desperate men emerges from hiding, intent to rob Hendrick Brothers Trucking at gunpoint. For additional content, consider becoming a member at: Buy Me A Coffee or Patreon

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37:06

Book 3: Chapter 6: Mistakes & Repair

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2022/07/01

Knick-knack lady misunderstands Martin's interest in her metalworking tools, offering herself in exchange for food money. Compromise averted, Martin finds a family cold and near starvation. He shares his food and helps them collect firewood larger than what a carving knife could provide. With Joni's metalwork, Filter H is a success. While taking a quick shakedown cruise in the Hendrick brothers' gasified truck, they encounter the police chief and selectman Landers. They were sent by

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32:28

Book 3: Chapter 5: Corn King

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/06/24

Despite Margaret's help managing the food supply at the Town Farm, it's obvious that they don't have enough for the winter. At a town meeting, Landers offers Clyde Graedig a two-year abatement on his property taxes in exchange for corn for the town farm. Clyde declines the offer, preferring instead to insist that he should be made a selectman. In fact, he insists on being chairman of the board of selectmen. Since he has the food, it's an offer the town cannot refuse.

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42:16

Book 3: Chapter 4: The Hearing

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/06/17

Martin acts as surrogate lawyer for the captured gang member at the ad hoc arraignment/hearing held at Town Hall. Some townsfolk, especially Charles, want the accused to be shot for the murders. Martin frets that representing Trevor will ruin his standing in the community. Susan comes along for moral support and the opportunity to speak frankly.

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36:49

Book 3: Chapter 3: Cutting Hope

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/06/10

Martin helps the folks at the Town Farm start cutting new wood to help them have heat during the coming winter. Their shortfall of food supplies spurs Martin to go up to Town Hall to suggest that the town acquire some of Clyde's corn for the Town Farm. While at Town Hall, Martin becomes embroiled in what to do with the gang member prisoner. Now there is a Patreon page for Siege fans. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/mic_roland

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34:07

Book 3: Chapter 2: Farm Tour

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/06/03

Martin and Margaret help out at the Town Farm. Most of the residents there exhibit little hope. Martin and the Hendrick brothers continue to try and convert Charles' old truck to run off a gasifier but they run into failure after failure in trying to produce clean enough gas to run a truck engine. The promise of potentially lucrative trade with people on the coast heightens the sense of failure. Martin thinks the sad "nick-knack" lady might hold the key to their success, though he has no idea where

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41:58

Book 3: Chapter 1: Drafted

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/05/27

The story continues. Margaret gets talked into helping with the Town Farm. Martin discovers a food source that might help the less-prepared residents of Cheshire get through the winter. Here is the link for those asked who asked how they could 'buy me a coffee': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/microland

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20:41

A Little Morning Tour

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/05/20

While giving the survey a little more time for results, Mic takes you along on a little morning audio tour of his New Hampshire homestead. Photos to go with the tour are HERE Results from the survey soon.

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14:26

Book 2: Epilogue & 2 Questions

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/05/13

A brief review of Book 2 and The Power of Community. Also, announcing a short survey about Book 3. That survey is at: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/6IDbzuU3 and is open until 5/24/22. Lastly, a bonus question. :-)

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19:04

Book 2: Chapter 18: Return Home

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/05/06

The people of Cheshire take stock after the first big test of their mutual defense groups. They repelled the attack, stopping all of the robbers, though not without some casualties. Following the grim task of cleaning up after the fight, Martin returns home. His blood-soaked clothing dampens what might have been a triumphal greeting. This is the last chapter in Siege Fall: Book 2 of the series.

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28:06

Book 2: Chapter 17: A Call to Arms

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/04/29

Amid a background of daily life and still trying to get the bigger gasifier working correctly, a call comes in. Trouble, in the form of several carloads of gang members are headed for Cheshire. Martin and the Stockman Hill Company drop everything and rush into town. When they arrive, the assault is already in progress. Several houses have been ransacked by hungry gang members. The Stockman Hill men take up position on the hoodlums' likely return path.

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45:55

Book 2: Chapter 16: Recalculating

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/04/22

Margaret confronts Martin over his volatile behavior since returning from Canterbury. He has no clear idea just what's upset him. With the Perez family joining the Simmons, the food supplies need to be recalculated. Homemade hominy is a promising solution. Work begins on the Hendrick brothers' gasifier truck. The men in the Stockman Hill area begin to form a neighborhood defense group, though the first meeting isn't encouraging. Later, Susan confronts Martin too, about his odd behavior. He's forced

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38:37

Book 2: Chapter 15: Cauloff’s Farm

The Siege of New Hampshire ·

2022/04/15

The caravan of trucks and trailers arrive at Cauloff's farm. All in all, the group survived the gang ambush with relatively minor damage. Martin remains upset over many things, the most obvious being Eric acting as the playboy with Susan. At the Simmons house, an already tightly-wound Martin snaps at hints of impropriety by Adam Dunan. Martin's outburst of rage has the whole house on edge.

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