Délon City

The Oz Chronicles #2

by R.W. Ridley

After defeating the Takers, Oz Griffin is ready to relax and enjoy being a normal thirteen-year-old kid. So why is he suddenly a middle-aged man who can remember his past only under hypnosis?And why is his past so terrifying? Oz is caught between fantasy and reality, and he has no idea which is which. He is forced to take on the role of warrior once again. This time he is pitted against the purple-skinned,dead-eyed freaks called the Delons. They are more vicious and cunning than the Takers ever were, and they have one Get Oz Griffin. Oz and his band of warriors are back in the second installment of The Oz Chronicles, a gruesome tale of courage and survival. Will they restore the world to the way it was, or will they clear the path for a new breed of monsters to take over the world?

Genres: Horror, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Supernatural, Dark Fantasy, Fiction, Monsters

215 pages, Paperback

Published December 20, 2006

About the author

R.W. Ridley is the author of the IPPY award winning novels The Takers: Book One of the Oz Chronicles, and Delon City: Book Two of the Oz Chronicles. His titles also include The Pure: Book Three of the Oz Chronicles, The Land of the Dead: Book Four of the Oz Chronicles, Lost Days, and The Man Who Saved Two Notch. The Takers is the winner of The Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Award in the Middle Grade/Young Adult Category. He lives with his beautiful wife, a hyperactive dog, an arrogant cat, and one ugly mortgage.

Reviews

[Amy Short · Rating 4 out of 5]

The premise of this series is really interesting, and the main character is an interesting choice. I'm not sure if it's meant to be read by a YA audience or adult, but it is interesting enough that it kept me reading just to see what would happen next. It is a pretty quick read, and at this point I am looking forward to the rest of the series. Oz is not really a very interesting character, but the situations he finds himself in, and the other characters really bring the story to life. This second book in the series seemed to ramp up much more quickly, had more action, and the imagery was definitely more gruesome and disturbing than the first book, which is not a bad thing, just an observation.

[JC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid entry in this series and an interesting follow up. Things really leave on a cliffhanger and so have to get to the next book to find out what's going to happen. I liked the flashback point of view - thought it goes well with the story.

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you read The Takers, the you'll know Oz defeated them and has woken up at home. Delon City is where the story gets complicated.

Oz immediately realizes he's not back to the home he started in. Things have gone from bad to worse now that the Delons have taken over. He eventually finds all of his warriors but they aren't with him. Most of the "bandits" are now Delons. Wes, the two little kids who were bandits are with him along with Kimball, and Pepper, Hollis and Ajax are being used in gladiator style games. The only one with him is Lou. Here's where the complication comes in....we keep seeing flashes of Oz with a psychiatrist. The doc allows him to go under hypnosis and that's when he's back in the Delon world living this new adventure. Is Oz crazy? Is this a trick of the Delons? Is this a new story from the storytellers that is interwoven with the Delon story?

I couldn't put this book down. It was fantastic and now I have to know what's happening with these kids and what is the real reality. The author couldn't have done a better job with the ending of this book if he tried. I can't imagine anyone reading it and not feeling the overwhelming desire to figure things out and know what the hell is going on. I'm hooked!!

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the beginning I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first due to the sci fi feel from the start. Plus the sacarsm and my favorite characters took more of a back seat in this one. However as I got into it the suspense picked up and it became a real page turner. Also I really felt the message of bullying and how it can harm an individual.That message was also in the first book but it was really spelled out for you here. Can't wait to start the next book!

[Debra Jo Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I am intrigued enough to continue on with the series, this did not hold my interest nor did I enjoy the story as much as the Takers. I just found that this was so jumbled and all over the place. I am sure that it will be explained in the future books, but for me, it was just hard to follow. I will read the Pure and give the series another chance.

[Kelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

The chronicles of Oz continues on. This book has more turns and twists and I'm still not sure what's the truth. I guess I'll have to read the third book.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really enjoying this series. When not reading it, I can't stop thinking of the characters. Oz is a great kid, love the warps in this one.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am continuing to enjoy this series. It may be frightening for some younger readers; there is fighting, death, and scary creatures.

[Tami Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

love these books!

[Norma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loving this series. What a storyteller! Now on Book 3...all in less than a week.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

#2 in the series. I didn't enjoy as much as the first. I had a hard time keeping all the different creatures straight! but of course it left me wondering what's next, so I'll be back for #3 someday!

[John B Sanders]

Not as good as the first book. Still enjoyable.

Not as good as the first book. Still enjoyable. Hope the next picks up. Overall a good series. I recommend.