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Ragnarok Rising Saga #2
The Reckoning
Ragnarok The Reckoning picks up where Ragnarok The Awakening ends. In the roller-coaster events of book one, the survivors of the Nathanael County Sheriff's Office dealt with hordes of undead as they tried to rescue comrades and other survivors. In order to save his family, Wylie Grant was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. Wylie didn't expect to survive the final events of The Awakening. When he finds himself alive and alone in zombie infested territory, he starts planning his return to the Nathanael County Jail. Through miles of dangerous ground, Wylie returns to find that nothing is as it was. Betrayal rocks the survivors as they are forced to fight against some of their own in order to pick up the pieces. New faces as well as familiar ones join in the struggle to survive in the days that have come to be known as "The Reckoning." Struggling with the loss of friends and loved ones, they must make some harsh decisions that will take them back into the fray among the living dead. Danger looms from every direction as each step they take brings them closer to destruction. Wylie discovers that other survivors may be a bigger threat to their survival than the zombies ever were. Finding their lives in jeopardy, Wylie must decide if they will find a new place away from the others or if they are willing to go to war with a group known only as the Freemen. In the darkest hour of the Zombie Apocalypse...there is a storm coming. Who will survive the Reckoning?
- GenresZombies
458 pages, Paperback
First published March 8, 2013
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About the author
D.A. Roberts
80 books131 followersAuthor’s Bio: D.A. Roberts
D.A. Roberts is an author of fiction, primarily in the horror/dystopian and science fiction genres. Born in Lebanon, Missouri, he now lives in Springfield, Missouri with his wife and sons. When not writing, D.A. serves his community in Law Enforcement.
Best known for his “Ragnarok Rising Saga,” he blends the zombie genre with elements of Norse Mythology. The series has been called “a thinking man’s apocalyptic world.”
He is also known in science fiction for “The Infinite Black Series.” This series is based on the hit video game from Spellbook Studio. Download and play the game for free at www.Spellbook.com.
His most recent releases are all in the horror genre. Cold Hunger which he co-wrote with Author Catt Dahman; Three books in the Apex Predator Series, book one of the Lakeview Man Series and book one of the Code Name: Wild Hunt Series.
All titles are currently available now from J. Ellington Ashton Press.
In November of 2018, D.A. took on the challenging role of C.E.O. of J. Ellington Ashton Press.
In March of 2020, D.A. was elected first president of the Horror Author’s Guild.
Find more about his work at:
www.daroberts.net
www.jellingtonashton.com
www.amazon.com/author/daroberts
https://www.facebook.com/DARobertsAut...
https://www.haguild.com/
Follow me on Twitter: @DARobertsAuthor
D.A. Roberts is an author of fiction, primarily in the horror/dystopian and science fiction genres. Born in Lebanon, Missouri, he now lives in Springfield, Missouri with his wife and sons. When not writing, D.A. serves his community in Law Enforcement.
Best known for his “Ragnarok Rising Saga,” he blends the zombie genre with elements of Norse Mythology. The series has been called “a thinking man’s apocalyptic world.”
He is also known in science fiction for “The Infinite Black Series.” This series is based on the hit video game from Spellbook Studio. Download and play the game for free at www.Spellbook.com.
His most recent releases are all in the horror genre. Cold Hunger which he co-wrote with Author Catt Dahman; Three books in the Apex Predator Series, book one of the Lakeview Man Series and book one of the Code Name: Wild Hunt Series.
All titles are currently available now from J. Ellington Ashton Press.
In November of 2018, D.A. took on the challenging role of C.E.O. of J. Ellington Ashton Press.
In March of 2020, D.A. was elected first president of the Horror Author’s Guild.
Find more about his work at:
www.daroberts.net
www.jellingtonashton.com
www.amazon.com/author/daroberts
https://www.facebook.com/DARobertsAut...
https://www.haguild.com/
Follow me on Twitter: @DARobertsAuthor
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April 15, 2013
Great book for the avid zombie fan, was a little slow in the middle but finished with a flurish.
May 15, 2013
I kept getting mad because I had to put the book down!
So the last book left us with a cliffhanger and we to agonize till this one came out. While I was pretty sure Roberts wouldn’t actually kill off our main character I have learned that you can never be 100 percent sure. So, spoiler alert, our hero Wylie survives his suicidal bombing and resumes his quest to reunite with his family. Ragnarok Rising: The Reckoning is just as full of action, if not more so than Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening. We not only had Wyllie’s return but some other old, and even new, faces among friends and enemies alike. I like that what I thought were random bad guys in The Awakening were actually part of a much larger collective of people. I also mentioned in my review of Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening that there was at least one character that I wanted dead even though they weren’t in the book that much, well I got my wish… sort of… I mean couldn’t we have at least tortured her just a little bit? I almost feel cheated that she got off so lightly. Yes, just being killed is getting off lightly. One of the things new that I really liked was the addition of footnotes that help explain terms or acronyms. Well at least I think they are new as I don’t seem to remember them from The Awakening.
That all being said, I am wondering about a couple of things… I mentioned in my review of Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening that one of the things that I liked about it is the fact that our hero, Wylie, was very human; he takes damage and feels pain and what not. Now, however, his healing ability keeps being brought up and that edges into the borders of the supernatural. The other thing that has me pondering is the one eyed old man who secretly tends to Wylie while he is being tortured. . I really don’t want to say too much but it feels like we are adding more supernatural to our zombie story. I guess we will have to wait for book three to see what develops.
My biggest complaint is not really a “complaint.” I stated in my review of Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening that I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy the book because of its subject matter and I was surprised at how much I did like it. Now, Ragnarok Rising: The Reckoning, everything was better. I kept getting mad because I had to put the book down because, dammit, I need sleep! “Just one more page” or “just to the end of the chapter” is what I would tell myself and the next thing I know it’s one or two in the morning and I have to be up in like 6 hours. So in summery this is an awesome read and now I have to sit and seethe till book 3 comes out… whenever that may be. Dammit! ~Capt. Creeper (Creepercast.com)
So the last book left us with a cliffhanger and we to agonize till this one came out. While I was pretty sure Roberts wouldn’t actually kill off our main character I have learned that you can never be 100 percent sure. So, spoiler alert, our hero Wylie survives his suicidal bombing and resumes his quest to reunite with his family. Ragnarok Rising: The Reckoning is just as full of action, if not more so than Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening. We not only had Wyllie’s return but some other old, and even new, faces among friends and enemies alike. I like that what I thought were random bad guys in The Awakening were actually part of a much larger collective of people. I also mentioned in my review of Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening that there was at least one character that I wanted dead even though they weren’t in the book that much, well I got my wish… sort of… I mean couldn’t we have at least tortured her just a little bit? I almost feel cheated that she got off so lightly. Yes, just being killed is getting off lightly. One of the things new that I really liked was the addition of footnotes that help explain terms or acronyms. Well at least I think they are new as I don’t seem to remember them from The Awakening.
That all being said, I am wondering about a couple of things… I mentioned in my review of Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening that one of the things that I liked about it is the fact that our hero, Wylie, was very human; he takes damage and feels pain and what not. Now, however, his healing ability keeps being brought up and that edges into the borders of the supernatural. The other thing that has me pondering is the one eyed old man who secretly tends to Wylie while he is being tortured. . I really don’t want to say too much but it feels like we are adding more supernatural to our zombie story. I guess we will have to wait for book three to see what develops.
My biggest complaint is not really a “complaint.” I stated in my review of Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening that I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy the book because of its subject matter and I was surprised at how much I did like it. Now, Ragnarok Rising: The Reckoning, everything was better. I kept getting mad because I had to put the book down because, dammit, I need sleep! “Just one more page” or “just to the end of the chapter” is what I would tell myself and the next thing I know it’s one or two in the morning and I have to be up in like 6 hours. So in summery this is an awesome read and now I have to sit and seethe till book 3 comes out… whenever that may be. Dammit! ~Capt. Creeper (Creepercast.com)
May 4, 2013
Excellent follow on to The Awakening, and like the first book the action never seems to let up, with the lead character, Grant, not only having to deal with the ever increasing number of zombies, but also attacks from the not so undead.
I think D.A. Roberts has the making of a very good series here, and I do know that there is a third book being planned for release later this year. I for one can't wait.
I think D.A. Roberts has the making of a very good series here, and I do know that there is a third book being planned for release later this year. I for one can't wait.
October 5, 2013
This book if a great continuation of book 1 Ragnarok Rising: The Awakening.
You better get in, sit down, & make sure that seat belt is nice & tight as you are about to go on the Wildest Roller Coaster of your life. If an author can make you laugh, cry, & scream all in the same paragraph.. you know he's good! & DA is def that & more.
You will read about Grant's trip from the lake explosion that saved his family's life to where he saved his family again at the jail. They know they need a new place but aren't sure where to go when Grant's light bulb went off & he knew he had the perfect place. He was their leader whether he wanted the position or not. You must read this amazing work of art by DA Roberts! I know I can't wait for Book 3... I hope their will be!
let's see if we can't keep up the great reviews & mention we want MORE, we want MORE, we Want MORE! lol who's w/me!
another great thing about these characters! Wylie knows how to rile up his troops & prepare for battle. I know that he will see Vahalla when it's his time too! After this book is up & you don't believe the same thing... let me know!
You better get in, sit down, & make sure that seat belt is nice & tight as you are about to go on the Wildest Roller Coaster of your life. If an author can make you laugh, cry, & scream all in the same paragraph.. you know he's good! & DA is def that & more.
You will read about Grant's trip from the lake explosion that saved his family's life to where he saved his family again at the jail. They know they need a new place but aren't sure where to go when Grant's light bulb went off & he knew he had the perfect place. He was their leader whether he wanted the position or not. You must read this amazing work of art by DA Roberts! I know I can't wait for Book 3... I hope their will be!
let's see if we can't keep up the great reviews & mention we want MORE, we want MORE, we Want MORE! lol who's w/me!
another great thing about these characters! Wylie knows how to rile up his troops & prepare for battle. I know that he will see Vahalla when it's his time too! After this book is up & you don't believe the same thing... let me know!
March 12, 2013
GREAT BOOK! It picks up right where the first one left off. One of the best authors out there. A must read.
September 4, 2013
Absolutely loved this book... as well as book one Ragnarok Rising and can't wait for book three!
December 8, 2014
Non_stop action in this book of the series
I loved this book as much as the first. A very dedicated, determined main character and keeps other characters from the first book in the action as well. Zombies aren't the only problem as structure breaks down.
I loved this book as much as the first. A very dedicated, determined main character and keeps other characters from the first book in the action as well. Zombies aren't the only problem as structure breaks down.
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