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The Link Between Us: Managing the Apocalypse
After a mummified cavewoman was found deep in the permafrost of Siberia, an ancient virus was released that soon evolved half of mankind into vicious monsters that fed on anything that moved. When her son turned into a Link, it caused Kera to lose all hope but that didn’t stop people from looking to her for direction and leadership. Taking refuge in a prison, she became The Warden. She found it very hard to adjust to the new normal and went on many dangerous missions hoping that she'd eventually be killed. As time went by and more was learned about the Links, Kera finally realized that losing her son didn't mean her life was over. Rated R for Adult Content/Violence/Sexual Situations.
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Published June 25, 2018
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February 14, 2019
It took me a few chapters before I became invested in this story, but once I did, I had trouble putting the novel down. This post-apocalyptic story centers around survivors of a virus that infects humans and turns them into caveman-like zombies, which is a twist on the standard zombie-survival story. I found myself invested in the non-traditional hero, Kera, who had been an inmate in prison for killing her husband before the virus became out of control. Through her strength and loyalty to her friends and family, she leads a group of survivors in impossible conditions and finds more strength than she knew she had. I recommend this book to fans of post-apocalyptic, sci-fi and adventure stories.
November 29, 2022
2.5 STARS
This was a unique idea, but the characters and their soap opera storylines left me disappointed. Kera was stupid, reckless and constantly made bad decisions, but all the men were in love with her and everyone wanted her to be their leader.
More interesting were the dynamics between the evil Colonel Cockran and scientist Martha, who was trying to figure out how humans and Links could coexist.
The ending just kind of happened, not much got resolved except Kera's romantic life.
This was a unique idea, but the characters and their soap opera storylines left me disappointed. Kera was stupid, reckless and constantly made bad decisions, but all the men were in love with her and everyone wanted her to be their leader.
More interesting were the dynamics between the evil Colonel Cockran and scientist Martha, who was trying to figure out how humans and Links could coexist.
The ending just kind of happened, not much got resolved except Kera's romantic life.
March 6, 2019
The post apocalyptic genre is a bit overplayed at times, especially if your catalyst involves zombies, disease, or a devastating war. The Link Between Us: Managing the Apocalypse by C.J. Boyle takes this tired premise and adds a new twist.
This book starts out innocently enough. An accidental discovery about the origins of humanity ends up spreading a mutagenic pathogen that changes half the population. From that point on, it becomes clear that something will go wrong!
Sure enough, things do go sideways, and soon you get to know a cadre of fleshed out characters in the quest to survive. I enjoyed being there from day one, to witness these imperfect beings struggle to survive. That imperfection after all what makes them human.
The story is fast paced, well thought out, and filled with character development. You will get to know them, love them, and may even cry when things go wrong!
I look forward to reading more from this author in the near future.
This book starts out innocently enough. An accidental discovery about the origins of humanity ends up spreading a mutagenic pathogen that changes half the population. From that point on, it becomes clear that something will go wrong!
Sure enough, things do go sideways, and soon you get to know a cadre of fleshed out characters in the quest to survive. I enjoyed being there from day one, to witness these imperfect beings struggle to survive. That imperfection after all what makes them human.
The story is fast paced, well thought out, and filled with character development. You will get to know them, love them, and may even cry when things go wrong!
I look forward to reading more from this author in the near future.
February 24, 2017
This was an entertaining read. It’s a variation on a zombie/pandemic story and presents a believable scenario and setting, which isn’t always the case with this type of novel. The monsters are cool and dangerous, but also not so powerful that you can’t believe the humans are able to fight back. The central character is a strong woman thrust into a role she didn’t ask for. There is a love story that is fairly prevalent but the overall survival scenario is strong enough if that isn’t your thing. I might have liked to see more about how other places were handling the ‘apocalypse’ other than the central location, but that’s OK. Give it a try.
March 10, 2017
The link between us
This is an amazingly well written book. It's a little gory but works out when the plot reveals the real reasoning behind the virus. I wish there were four more chapters though. I feel the story ended too soon. I also read Sarasat, which i will give a five star rating. I believe C. J. Boyle has a lot more to give as an upcoming author. Not bad for my Grand niece.
This is an amazingly well written book. It's a little gory but works out when the plot reveals the real reasoning behind the virus. I wish there were four more chapters though. I feel the story ended too soon. I also read Sarasat, which i will give a five star rating. I believe C. J. Boyle has a lot more to give as an upcoming author. Not bad for my Grand niece.
September 5, 2019
The link between us
I don't hand out 5 stars very often. I just wish it was the first of a whole series, or that this author had more similar books. It was a really good take on an apocalyptic scenario. Different from all the same ole zombie carp that's played out.
I don't hand out 5 stars very often. I just wish it was the first of a whole series, or that this author had more similar books. It was a really good take on an apocalyptic scenario. Different from all the same ole zombie carp that's played out.
June 27, 2024
This story is pretty cool. You don’t know exactly where it’s all going for a little while. Of course, there is the overlapping story of the past, and the present as some other reviewers have said.
Mad scientist and mythical creatures I’ll combined into one book .
Narration was great .
Mad scientist and mythical creatures I’ll combined into one book .
Narration was great .
February 2, 2018
A book full of answers to the question of how the hell our species is going to survive Capitalism. No one will take any notice. We are doomed. I'm ok with it.
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