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Fallen Earth #2
The Island: Part Two
The Fever exploded across the U.S. and the world. Hour by hour the news grew worse. The virus was spreading at a bewildering pace, killing so fast that estimates had to be constantly revised. Even worse, it appeared to be mutating to an even deadlier form.
Stranded on Portsmouth Island after the President instituted martial law, William Hill found himself fighting to survive even though he had come to the island to die. The old village offered shelter against the storms and the coming winter. The sea offered food. Life should have been simple.
It wasn’t. He hadn’t counted on the old woman, or the odd little boy she brought with her. He hadn’t expected to provide for nearly a dozen people.
He wasn’t prepared for the evil that came to the island. William Hill had never been afraid of the dark. He never had reason to.
He did now. Not only had the evil come.
It knew his name.
Stranded on Portsmouth Island after the President instituted martial law, William Hill found himself fighting to survive even though he had come to the island to die. The old village offered shelter against the storms and the coming winter. The sea offered food. Life should have been simple.
It wasn’t. He hadn’t counted on the old woman, or the odd little boy she brought with her. He hadn’t expected to provide for nearly a dozen people.
He wasn’t prepared for the evil that came to the island. William Hill had never been afraid of the dark. He never had reason to.
He did now. Not only had the evil come.
It knew his name.
98 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2012
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December 3, 2012
So Mr Stark, you still have me hooked and interested, despite my irritation at the whole five piece pizza aka book installment idea.
This second part of The Island has a scene in it that made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. I know initially Daniel lets the cat out of the bag, so the reader knows what's coming, but the author describes the boat scene incredibly well. So well that I was regretting reading it late at night. Creepy.
The story has an essence of innate darkness about it and not just because of the whole brain munching ghouly goblins and big eared monsters storyline.
It reeks of the desperation that inevitable death by mutilation and end of the world must feel like.
Onwards and upwards to the next part.
This second part of The Island has a scene in it that made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. I know initially Daniel lets the cat out of the bag, so the reader knows what's coming, but the author describes the boat scene incredibly well. So well that I was regretting reading it late at night. Creepy.
The story has an essence of innate darkness about it and not just because of the whole brain munching ghouly goblins and big eared monsters storyline.
It reeks of the desperation that inevitable death by mutilation and end of the world must feel like.
Onwards and upwards to the next part.
January 20, 2013
Let's get this straight. This is one big arse book split into 5 bitesize parts.
Still love his narrative despite it being too descriptive at times (cut that out and it would be perfect) he certainly knows how to tell a story.
Loving the twist. Think you are reading a dystopian novel think again!
Scary in parts if like me you are a pussy and shy away from horror.....but the sheer fantasy side of it helped take the edge off enough now for me to carry on without the worry I'll give myself nightmares.
Looking forward to the next part
Still love his narrative despite it being too descriptive at times (cut that out and it would be perfect) he certainly knows how to tell a story.
Loving the twist. Think you are reading a dystopian novel think again!
Scary in parts if like me you are a pussy and shy away from horror.....but the sheer fantasy side of it helped take the edge off enough now for me to carry on without the worry I'll give myself nightmares.
Looking forward to the next part
December 29, 2012
Part 1 I read because the description sounded good and I kept hoping it would get better, and at the very end I felt like the plot was maybe (finally!) starting to go somewhere. In Part 2, it finally did.
I read all the parts straight through so I don't have a lot to say about this part in particular except that while Michael Stark's writing alone was good quality from the beginning, the plot in Part 2 was way better than Part 1. Once I finished Part 2 there wasn't really any question that I would finish the whole book.
I read all the parts straight through so I don't have a lot to say about this part in particular except that while Michael Stark's writing alone was good quality from the beginning, the plot in Part 2 was way better than Part 1. Once I finished Part 2 there wasn't really any question that I would finish the whole book.
November 21, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review
This is the second novella in the series and it further describes the problems of the struggling humans that are trying to survive in a very different and dangerous world. The creatures have made their presence known, along with their intentions about removing/killing what humans remain. The questions that arise are, where are these creatures coming from, and why are they there
This is the second novella in the series and it further describes the problems of the struggling humans that are trying to survive in a very different and dangerous world. The creatures have made their presence known, along with their intentions about removing/killing what humans remain. The questions that arise are, where are these creatures coming from, and why are they there
November 7, 2017
Not your average horror story, still not sure what it is though...
I like his writing style. The story flows smoothly. Even when he's describing something I know nothing about (boats) and there's no real action going on, I'm still really into the book. I plan on reading the entire series. I would definitely recommend this series.
I like his writing style. The story flows smoothly. Even when he's describing something I know nothing about (boats) and there's no real action going on, I'm still really into the book. I plan on reading the entire series. I would definitely recommend this series.
April 6, 2018
Picks up where the 1st part left off and continues the story. I like the fact that the 1st four parts are free then by the final book, if you like the story so far you then have to pay a fee that is very reasonable.
October 28, 2023
Interesting quick read
I would recommend this 2nd book in the series too anyone who read the 1st. The characters are well developed interesting, story line moves at a fast pace, and ending leaves you hanging as the story continues in book three. Enjoy reading. 2014
I would recommend this 2nd book in the series too anyone who read the 1st. The characters are well developed interesting, story line moves at a fast pace, and ending leaves you hanging as the story continues in book three. Enjoy reading. 2014
June 20, 2017
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Boy, I sure wish this was all one book. Not sure when I'll be able to get the next in the series. It I s very good though.
Boy, I sure wish this was all one book. Not sure when I'll be able to get the next in the series. It I s very good though.
October 28, 2018
Went in a direction I wasn't expecting!
September 26, 2019
Far to descriptive.
March 1, 2017
Started off a little dull but finished with a bang. Left the ending totally hanging. Ugh!!! Can't wait to read the next part.
April 27, 2018
The plot thickens, the problems increase, and the fear for our hero William Hill's safety escalates. I can't wait for the end of the book by this point.
November 4, 2016
The first part shared how the boy was raised by his father, a man that taught him the basics of living. The father taught his son to take care of himself while sharing a love that went very deep.
The same boy grows to a man that in the midst of a virus outbreak makes the decision to take the boat and head to the Islands. The trip there he acquired things on the way. Also the people he acquired will be a large part of the story line.
So in this book we are on the Island when the announcement comes on the radio of a travel ban. So when this storm rolls upon them they pull together.
I enjoyed this book as much as the first. Well really its not book but parts. I don’t understand why it is split up like this and not in one book?
It is written well and has a great flow to it. The first part lagged a bit with detailed explanation but this one went by fast.
I am thankful I run across it on B&N… in the free category. I am surprised it is free because it is so well written.
The same boy grows to a man that in the midst of a virus outbreak makes the decision to take the boat and head to the Islands. The trip there he acquired things on the way. Also the people he acquired will be a large part of the story line.
So in this book we are on the Island when the announcement comes on the radio of a travel ban. So when this storm rolls upon them they pull together.
I enjoyed this book as much as the first. Well really its not book but parts. I don’t understand why it is split up like this and not in one book?
It is written well and has a great flow to it. The first part lagged a bit with detailed explanation but this one went by fast.
I am thankful I run across it on B&N… in the free category. I am surprised it is free because it is so well written.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2013
I was quite happy that the author calmed down a bit on his descriptiveness with this one. Don't get me wrong, it was still very descriptive but not so much I felt myself zoning out because of it like the first one.
I was thrown off a bit when a monster appeared in this one but then I remembered the cover, duh!! There had to be some type of creature appear at some time or another.
I was thrown off a bit when a monster appeared in this one but then I remembered the cover, duh!! There had to be some type of creature appear at some time or another.
November 8, 2012
I downloaded the Kindle version of this book free from Amazon.
This is the 2nd instalment of The Island series and I am still hooked!
The plotline has picked up from the first book, although there still were only a couple of crucial happenings. The pace is still slow and feels like only a few days have passed throughout the entire first two books.
Apart from 'the creature' this series seems very believable and realistic so far, you can really imagine being stuck in this scenario.
I have downloaded the 3rd part of the series and I am looking forward to making a start on it! I am hoping that the next few chapters see an introduction of the virus in the island as it is still more of a threat than a reality at the moment.
This is the 2nd instalment of The Island series and I am still hooked!
The plotline has picked up from the first book, although there still were only a couple of crucial happenings. The pace is still slow and feels like only a few days have passed throughout the entire first two books.
Apart from 'the creature' this series seems very believable and realistic so far, you can really imagine being stuck in this scenario.
I have downloaded the 3rd part of the series and I am looking forward to making a start on it! I am hoping that the next few chapters see an introduction of the virus in the island as it is still more of a threat than a reality at the moment.
January 17, 2013
This book is reminding me of Stephan Kings The Stand (don't get me wrong Stark has a long way to go to compare to Kings writing but has done a pretty good job.)I find myself compelled to keep turning the pages long after my Nook battery is begging for juice! The only 2 complaints I would have are I wish the story had a little more action to go with the suspense(maybe 3,4,and 5 contain more the story seems to be working toward possibilities) and I wish it was just one big book or that the covers were different because on my Nook it's impossible to differentiate part one from part two and so on. Over all I do recommend and have already started part three!
May 6, 2014
This is a continuation of The Island: Fallen Earth Serialisation.
For me it just wasn't quite so good.
With the pandemic growing worse, and civil unrest our protagonist makes it to the Island, taking the old woman and her creepy grandson with him ... I won't say much more, otherwise I could spoil the plot.
The pace and characterisation with just a little weaker, which mean't I sometimes lost focus. Keep with if you can though.
There was odd formatting issue, whereby the 'C' in Chapter was missing for most of the book.
Apart from that there were very few errors/bug bears; they will be covered on my full Blog Post #443 (May 2014).
For me it just wasn't quite so good.
With the pandemic growing worse, and civil unrest our protagonist makes it to the Island, taking the old woman and her creepy grandson with him ... I won't say much more, otherwise I could spoil the plot.
The pace and characterisation with just a little weaker, which mean't I sometimes lost focus. Keep with if you can though.
There was odd formatting issue, whereby the 'C' in Chapter was missing for most of the book.
Apart from that there were very few errors/bug bears; they will be covered on my full Blog Post #443 (May 2014).
June 24, 2013
Martial Law is in effect. Travel bans are in place. Violators are as likely to be shot as detained - charged with mass murder. The news is only getting worse, the death rate soaring. This is the news they get from the radio.
William, Elsie, and Daniel have been joined by several others they have encountered on the island. When it is clear they are stranded for 'the duration', supplies are pooled. An old safety station, now a museum, is a perfect place for them all to stay, sheltered from the elements and equipped with enough basics to make life tolerable. Reality, harsh and demanding, cannot be ignored.
Keeps getting more interesting, glad I can move straight to Part Three.
William, Elsie, and Daniel have been joined by several others they have encountered on the island. When it is clear they are stranded for 'the duration', supplies are pooled. An old safety station, now a museum, is a perfect place for them all to stay, sheltered from the elements and equipped with enough basics to make life tolerable. Reality, harsh and demanding, cannot be ignored.
Keeps getting more interesting, glad I can move straight to Part Three.
February 8, 2014
This part was a little slow. It did introduce a new element as there, apparently, may be some form of supernatural being that eats humans to be worried about, not just the rapid spreading of the fever epidemic that is killing off humanity. I also feel like there had been too many characters added. So far, they seem insignificant and/ or faceless, so it's hard to keep track of them. Hopefully, when one gets into the other parts of the series, these individuals' roles and purposes will becomes more prominent. I do like the dynamic of the little boy with psychic abilities as this explains where he comes into all of this.
September 18, 2013
The fever from book one is getting worse and very quickly society seems to be falling apart, life for William, Elsie, Daniel and the others confined on the Island is focusing more on survival whilst listening to the worsening situation in the rest of the world. Some new characters are introduced in this book and a bit more about the mysterious things that are threatening humankind are revealed. The story has held my interest but again I wonder why the author chose to split a singe book up into small novellas rather than publishing in one installment.
June 4, 2013
I picked this up free on B & N, A neat idea for a story. The author does a good job of letting you see inside this person without giving everything away. I very quickly downloaded the other parts to this book and finished them all in about 2 days time over a weekend. I was wishing for more afterward. I can't wait until the second book comes out and I hope he does it all in one so I don't have to download multiple sections like this one.
June 4, 2013
The book (this is part 2 of a 5 book series...not sure why Stark broke them up so) is starting to read like a made for SYFY TV movie script. That's not necessarily a bad thing as long as it is never made into a made for SYFY movie with horrible acting. It certainly doesn't rank up there with King, Cronin, mcGammon, or McCarthy but Stark - so far - tells a halfway decent story even if it is a little slow going. It is an easy read...and it is free... At least the first 3 books.
November 22, 2013
The Fever gets worse. More and more people are becoming infected with it. The symptoms begin to change. Creatures materialize and eat people. William Hill becomes a leader to Elsie and Daniel, as well as other people. William finds Daniel creepy because he can predict the future before it happens. Daniel also says strange things. The Island: Part 2 is full of explanation, action, and humor. It has also turned into more of a horror story.
April 5, 2013
I liked this a lot more than the first part, it has to be said. The author seems to have settled in to the story and gone is his babbling/over descriptive style. It is definitely addictive and I couldn't put it down! It reminds me a lot of the books I used to read when I was younger - very Stephen King/Dean Koontz.
November 10, 2015
Part Two had a little more action, and I just skimmed the unimportant, lengthy details. I'm still interested in the story, but I'm thinking about stopping after Part Three. I hope after the author finishes that he will release a combined version. I would certainly have a much better chance of finishing it that way.
May 11, 2013
I liked this one. I loved the goblin-like creature action; I just wished there was more! Stark can be a bit too descriptive, way too descriptive but it won't stop me from moving on to book three to see what's next. I'm expecting more creatures and to lose a few of our young campers and at least one hippie.
February 9, 2014
I would rather 3.5 stars, so I rounded up. I gobbled this whole island series up. I'm not 100% in love with it, but I enjoyed the characters, the writing style, the pace. My problem was the supernatural beasties & what they wanted. Either I didn't really "get" it, or it wasn't communicated clearly.
February 3, 2015
I've been trying to understand why The Island: Part One and Part Two were divided into two books. I think they should have been one book. I enjoy reading this series, but I'm hoping that the climax is more intense in Part 3. The Island books are a quick and easy read. If you read one, you will read them all.
April 9, 2013
Interesting. At first I was thinking, ok this is too possible for me to enjoy it (not caring for viral apocolyptic story lines), then bam I'm in uban fantasy.....on a beach? with a kid psychic? Ok, so I'm not sure what is going on....but I'm gonna keep on reading.
June 4, 2013
A good continuation of the series and the twists keep coming. The character development continues to get better and there is still room to build.
I would recommend the series to anyone who likes end of the world style books.
I would recommend the series to anyone who likes end of the world style books.
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