Banshee Worm King

The Oz Chronicles #5

by R.W. Ridley

Oz and his intrepid warriors have survived their harrowing ordeal in the Biltmore House only to find themselves fighting for their lives in the surrounding mountains of North Carolina. Giant worms have evolved in the twisted world of the Storytellers, and they are hungry. A grizzled stranger provides the band of survivors refuge in his labyrinth of treetop walkways. But are they still fighting to return home or have they simply become pawns in a larger battle? Oz and company will see their numbers dwindle and a betrayal from within will see their hopes for ever making it back home virtually slip away.

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

243 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 5, 2012

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

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh Mr.R you've done it again!

Like the other books in this series I felt this one was written for me.First you've been compared to Stephen King - one of my favorites. Next your books were compared to The Wizard of Oz - another of my favorites. Then you use a dog in your storyline and lo and behold its a German Shepard- of course, my favorite. Now in your latest installment you mention paintball. Yet one more of my favorites. I squealed in delight. I couldn't believe my eyes. Even if it was only mentioned briefly I was still thrilled. BUT THEN, sniff sniff, THEN after reading a few more pages you ripped my heart out. You did the unthinkable. Page after page the tears came. I was so emotionally invested that I wanted just as much revenge as Oz. Even two days after finishing the book I"m still thinking about. That is a great book when you can't stop thinking about it days after you've finished!

I can't wait for the next one ! Not only to find out what happens, of course, but I'm wondering what other "favorite" thing of mine will be in the storyline. Baking? Knitting? The color blue? . . . . . .

[Nicole Forsgren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best of the Oz books yet!

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

The gang is travelling through the forest when they meet up with a man named Bostic. He tells them about these massive man-eating shark-toothed worms called Banshees that are underground and brings them all up to his home in the trees. He feeds them and gives them a place to rest. Nice guy, right? Not so much. As it turns out, he's using them as worm bait. He wants the worms near to entice the Myrmidons who absolutely love eating Banshees and Bostic wants the Myrmadons near as he loves eating them. Gotta love the food chain in this new world. Anyhow, it all works out for the gang in the end (obviously, since there is another book in the series) but they lose Lou. She left on her own knowing they would never get back to the real world with her around.

I'm loving this series. It will be sad for it to end. The characters are so well developed I really feel like I know them. Well, it's time to end this review....I already have the next book and I just have to start reading it!!

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book it was great from start finish. Thanks R.W. when's the next book coming out? The Banshee Worm King was a little like Tremors the movie and The Walking Dead but with a story all it's own. A story of friends surviving and sticking together no matter the cost and understanding when you miss treat someone or bully someone there is a price to pay. That is why I love this story because they realize the damage they had caused and are thrown into world where you are always looking over your shoulder waiting for the next bad thing to happen or where will the next attack come from also meeting someone willing to help you or be your friend and then they stab you back. Thanks again R.W. you are a great writer keep them coming.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books continue to be amazing. Adventure, romance, intrigue, surprises and thrills

[JC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable continuation to the story. Looking forward to the next (and final?) book in the series.