World Quake 2

World Quake Trilogy #2

by Mark Hobson

The old world is gone forever.
The Great Cataclysm has left the planet on its knees, and over 2 billion people are dead. Now the dust has settled, and all of mankind's greatest achievements lay in ruins, from the modern metropolis of New York to the grand old cities of London and Paris and the ancient pyramids of Egypt - everything is destroyed.
EARTH IS UNDERGOING A GRAND RESET

With nature holding sway over the fate of the world, the survivors strive to overcome the catastrophe that has broken their lives and threatens the very existence of the human race.
Scott Cook and his companions have somehow endured, but at a cost. Seemingly stranded, they unexpectedly find themselves presented with a choice: remain where they are and risk dying from hunger and disease, or join a group of young people on a dangerous odyssey across a mysterious land.
In America, Kenny Leland is saved from certain death, only to find himself accompanying a mad president hell-bent on a perilous mission.
And beneath the mountains and glaciers of Switzerland, scientists in a top-secret subterranean laboratory take desperate measures to prevent the world from falling into the abyss as a new threat emerges.
THE GREAT TRIBULATION IS AT HAND.

418 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 6, 2023

Reviews

[Pam Shelton-Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

As with the first book, the writing was good and the editing mostly good (land bride should be land bridge). I found Munro Mountains capitalized as such curious, since it implies a mountain range of that name, when there is not in Scotland; munros are peaks above 3000 feet there. The effort to survive was the most interesting part, especially in the group in Europe as they trek back toward England. The plan of the US group to get to Fort Knox was murky at best and derided even by the characters. The science was still the biggest let down. No further explanation as to how it started (book 1 believed a surprise collision of something with the moon), and absolutely nothing to support why this would all cause the core of the earth to reach the temperature of the sun and destroy the atmosphere and the planet. No science to support having the Hadron collider go a certain velocity to stop this unexplainable reaction. No idea why scientists who work there every day would inexplicably forget their safety gear with an unfortunate result. The last chapter of the London bunker was odd, though I hope in book 3 it will make more sense.

[Elaine and Tess the Springer. I won’t be on GR for a bit. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

A brilliant read. I really loved it. I hope the third book will be out soon and I can't wait.

[janet c seaberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than book one

This was better than book #1, but. I did have to read the first before I started this one. The premise is good, though, so I'll try to find #3. These split stories are hard for me to read. You authors tend to throw too many characters in, then you need to add more detail, so they get too convoluted to easily follow. It's a lot like reading Russian literature. I'd love to see 2 two part books. Thanks!

[Mrs Aerona Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breathtaking

I became caught up in the character’s and the scenarios from page one. Scott and Alan what a pairing closely followed by Kenny, Bethany and Alex all determined to survive and keep a veneer of civilisation in place. I can’t wait for the next book and will probably read that in a day .

[Ray Smillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whilst not quite as good as the opened, which was excellent, I was delighted to discover that, as I had hoped, a sequel will follow. Even better it will be a trilogy. In the aftermath this is about a few people and groups dealing with having to survive, especially against self titled rulers. Ends nicely on a cliffhanger setting it up nicely for the final part.

[William F Lesshafft · Rating 4 out of 5]

Characters Are Worth The Read

The plot was good with possibly too many sub plots to keep track of.

But the development of the characters is massive...with those surviving awaiting the next book.

[Tina Langford · Rating 4 out of 5]

The End is Here

Continuing the story, friends and loved ones continue to die. Many have no clue what is to come, and many more have a hard time excepting what has already happened. With more twist and turns that switch backs on a mountain, there is plenty to come.

[Alan Aspinall · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world may have ended, but the fight to survive gose on. From the US, to the international space station humanity clings on hope. But for everyone who wants to rebuild, there someone who wants nothing more then to burn it all down.

[Lee Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

No brexit in this book ...we rejoin Europe with a bang .

Another good chapter involving various surviving groups as they wander the Apocalyptic earth as it literally tears itself apart , try building a safe place to live when the vary ground you stand on is trying to kill you .

[JoSlaughter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out Standing

I got so into reading your books. I am waiting for the third. Please don't make the wait to long.

[Trina · Rating 5 out of 5]

great

Second book in the series. Read as our survivors search for others and a safe way to live in a world gone mad

[Sarah Medwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

reallly good

I read book one, so decided to find out what happened in book two. Couldn’t put it down- really good can’t wait for book 3

[June Selby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished it ages ago and just forgot to update.
Brilliant read can’t wait for the next one

[Tracy T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. Scott disappointed me when he you know what. Sad to lose some characters but overall a good story. Kind of an open ended ending...

[sam mckenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good series

I am really enjoying the end of the world. There some grammar mistakes but otherwise the story is very engaging.