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A collection of survival and crafting guidebooks.

What if survival is really about preparedness & resilience?

 The Ultimate Survival Library is more than a collection of books—it’s a mission to inspire preparedness and resilience. With each page, Chuck Thorton encourages readers to turn fear of the unknown into the confidence to face tomorrow’s challenges, whatever they may be. 


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Start your journey today! Prepare yourself!

CHUCK THORTON

 

Chuck Thorton writes survival stories grounded in real experience. A Vietnam veteran and founder of a survival training camp, he creates gritty, action-packed books for kids that blend wilderness survival skills, prepper knowledge, and realistic adventure. His straightforward style has made him a favorite among young readers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families interested in self-reliance and survival fiction rooted in truth.

Known for his practical mindset and military discipline, Chuck teaches that survival isn’t about fear—it’s about preparation. Through the eyes of A.L. Bentley, Chuck is more than a survival expert—he’s a mentor, guide, and trusted voice for readers preparing to face the unexpected.

  

THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL LIBRARY (13 book series)

Out Of The Ashes

Firecraft – Mastering The Flame

Mastering The Storms – Tornados

Water 101

The Shelter Survival Guide

Mastering The Storms – Blizzards

The Food Gathering Playbook

A Guide To Vanishing

Mastering The Storms – Hurricanes

Protecting Your Digital Footprint

Rope Craft

Dead Reckoning

FIELD MEDICINE: A Practical Guide to Backcountry First Aid 

🔥 A Message from Chuck Thorton: Why You Need a Hardcopy of His Books 🔥

 Disasters don’t wait for Wi-Fi. Your survival shouldn’t depend on technology.

In a world where the unexpected can strike at any moment—power grid failures, natural disasters, or even complete societal breakdowns—digital resources are the first to disappear. The internet goes down. Your devices lose power. Your survival knowledge? 


It’s only as good as what you have on hand.

That’s why Chuck Thorton strongly recommends keeping a hardcopy of all his survival manuals, including Firecraft, in your emergency preparedness kit.


📍 No batteries required. No internet needed. 

Just real, practical survival knowledge at your fingertips.

With a hardcopy, you’ll always have access to:


When the power’s out and the world goes dark, knowledge is your greatest survival tool.

🔥 Get your hardcopy today. Keep it close. Stay prepared. 

Because survival doesn’t stop when the Wi-Fi does. 🔥

📘 Explore the Collection

Out of the Ashes, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thornton

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Field Medicine: A Practical Guide to Backcountry First Aid, part of The Ultimate Survival by Chuck T
Dead Reckoning: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Navigation, part of The Ultimate Survival by Chuck T
Rope Craft, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thornton
Protecting Your Digital Footprint, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thorton
Mastering the Storms: Blizzards, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thorton
Mastering the Storms: Hurricanes, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thorton
A Guide to Vanishing, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thortton
The Food Gathering Playbook, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thorton
Water 101, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thornton
Mastering the Storms: Tornados, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thorton
The Shelter Survival Guide, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thorton
Firecraft: Mastering the Flame, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thorton
Out of the Ashes, part of The Ultimate Survival Library series, by Chuck Thornton

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