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After #2
The Echo
It's six weeks after the shock.
The smoke on the horizon has diminished, and Rachel Wheeler and her two traveling companions head toward the mountains where Rachel's grandfather Franklin has built a survivalist compound.
However, the strange mutated people known as Zapheads seem to be changing from bloodthirsty killers into a force far more menacing. A secret military installation may hold the key to rebuilding civilization, but Franklin doesn't trust their intentions.
And the Zapheads are adapting to the new world faster than the human survivors, who must fight for their place in a future that may have no room for them.
The smoke on the horizon has diminished, and Rachel Wheeler and her two traveling companions head toward the mountains where Rachel's grandfather Franklin has built a survivalist compound.
However, the strange mutated people known as Zapheads seem to be changing from bloodthirsty killers into a force far more menacing. A secret military installation may hold the key to rebuilding civilization, but Franklin doesn't trust their intentions.
And the Zapheads are adapting to the new world faster than the human survivors, who must fight for their place in a future that may have no room for them.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 29, 2015
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Scott Nicholson
211 books768 followersWith more than 800,000 books sold worldwide, Scott Nicholson is an international bestselling thriller writer. He won the Writers of the Future Award in 1999 and was a Stoker Award finalist in 2003. His Fear series was published by Amazon's Thomas & Mercer imprint and 47North released the supernatural thriller McFALL.
He's also published a number of supernatural, paranormal, and fantasy books and stories, including the AFTER, NEXT, and ARIZE post-apocalyptic series, as well as children's books, comics, and screenplays. His 2006 novel The Home is in development as a feature film.
He's also published a number of supernatural, paranormal, and fantasy books and stories, including the AFTER, NEXT, and ARIZE post-apocalyptic series, as well as children's books, comics, and screenplays. His 2006 novel The Home is in development as a feature film.
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March 25, 2013
Adapt or die is the name of the game, and no one knows that better than Scott Nicholson, whose current literary rampage through the thriller genre continues to kick butts and take names!
Highly recommended
Highly recommended
February 26, 2014
I like Scott Nicholson's writing. I have read a few of his other books and have been impressed with the way he manipulates words to write an engaging story. This book- the sequel to After: The Shock- is definitely engaging, but I can't say I loved it. First of all, I didn't like how it ended. I like a little bit of a cliff-hanger when the book is part of a series, but this ending left everything unsettled. A little closure is a good thing. I also didn't like the character, Franklin Wheeler, much. His character was too stereotypical as the anti-government, crazy, bordering-on-racist prepper. I don't remember him being so unlikable in the first book, but maybe it's just me. I like that the Zapheads are becoming more interesting but retain their creepiness. As always, I appreciate Nicholson's writing skills. The fact that he can write well is what made this a 4-star book instead of a 3-star book to me.
July 9, 2013
Another wild ride from Scott Nicholson in the chaotic post-Apocalypse of "After". There's not much to say new about this story since it really is just a continuation of After: The Shock. The writing style is still solid with perfect pacing and detailed descriptions. My real concern is that the story itself feels kind of like it's jogging in place. In the first story, we saw the world of "After" through the viewpoints of multiple factions of survivors, each one seeming equally lost. The factions met up for one harrowing scene in an abandoned house, but then split up again after that was over. In "The Echo", we follow all of the same factions once again, and now they're even moving towards the same place, but never do their paths cross. While each of their journeys is interesting in their own right, I can't help but feel like a backwards step has been taken in the narrative. "The Shock" offered us so much to look forward to when Campbell and Rachel (who I consider to be the "main" characters, although no one actually seems to officially fill that title) finally got together and we were able to see a spark of chemistry between them. In "The Echo", not only have the two parted ways, but they almost seem to have completely forgotten about each other. In this aspect, it really feels like we're circling the airport for an entire book while we wait for permission to land.
I think a big part of what's keeping them separated is still the constantly altering point-of-view storytelling that Scott implements in this series. Each chapter still puts us in the head of a different character, meaning that we are given an omniscient yet still somehow limited view of the characters at the same time. As I said last time, this is more a personal complaint than a true criticism. It's just not a style of storytelling I enjoy since my mind always gets more interested in one thing that's going on than another, leaving me a little disappointed when I have to play with the other, less interesting kids for a while. On the plus side, with the factions not crossing paths this time, no main point-of-view had to win out over another in this book.
These complaints aside, I still highly recommend this book simply for the tightness of the writing, the wildly imaginative take on a played-out genre, and the absolutely terrifying "Zapheads". No, seriously, if you thought those things were scary in the first book... YOU'VE NOT SEEN ANYTHING YET! The "Zapheads" are some of the most ingenious antagonistic creatures I've read about in a long time, acting as a stand-in for your traditional zombies but offering SO much more in the long run. This is where the true greatness of Scott's second book shines. The evolution of the "Zapheads", coupled with the character's understanding of them, makes for some page-turning excitement that makes this thing impossible to put down. Couple that with some of the most chilling scenes I've ever read and, well, let's just say that Scott has shown me I'm more of a fan of horror novels than I thought I was. There's one scene near the end in an old farmhouse that I seriously regret reading by myself in a dark room, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
There's one more book to go to close out this story, plus Scott just released a prequel that I need to check out called After: First Light.
I think a big part of what's keeping them separated is still the constantly altering point-of-view storytelling that Scott implements in this series. Each chapter still puts us in the head of a different character, meaning that we are given an omniscient yet still somehow limited view of the characters at the same time. As I said last time, this is more a personal complaint than a true criticism. It's just not a style of storytelling I enjoy since my mind always gets more interested in one thing that's going on than another, leaving me a little disappointed when I have to play with the other, less interesting kids for a while. On the plus side, with the factions not crossing paths this time, no main point-of-view had to win out over another in this book.
These complaints aside, I still highly recommend this book simply for the tightness of the writing, the wildly imaginative take on a played-out genre, and the absolutely terrifying "Zapheads". No, seriously, if you thought those things were scary in the first book... YOU'VE NOT SEEN ANYTHING YET! The "Zapheads" are some of the most ingenious antagonistic creatures I've read about in a long time, acting as a stand-in for your traditional zombies but offering SO much more in the long run. This is where the true greatness of Scott's second book shines. The evolution of the "Zapheads", coupled with the character's understanding of them, makes for some page-turning excitement that makes this thing impossible to put down. Couple that with some of the most chilling scenes I've ever read and, well, let's just say that Scott has shown me I'm more of a fan of horror novels than I thought I was. There's one scene near the end in an old farmhouse that I seriously regret reading by myself in a dark room, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
There's one more book to go to close out this story, plus Scott just released a prequel that I need to check out called After: First Light.
June 15, 2013
After: The Echo picks up six weeks after the solar flare has wiped out the majority of the population. Though scattered the survivors from the first book are all heading to what they hope is the safety of Franklins compound.
In After: The Echo the Zapheads for me remain the best part of this series. They will kill you in the blink of an eye and do it without feeling any guilt. What I liked this time around is that they have evolved beyond just soulless killing machines. The Zapheads have started to form family units and even seem to feel sorrow when one of their own dies. The now evolved Zapheads have almost reverted back to a childlike state. Like children they are eager to see the world and explore. However don't let that fool you, they will kill you in a heartbeat if they feel threatened. Not that I'm implying Children will kill you but they can throw some pretty awful tantrums. When the Zapheads get riled up it feels like a Child throwing a temper tantrum. However, this temper tantrum won't end in crocodile tears and thrown stuffed animals. No, this will end in your bloody,violent demise.
Since the story is told from multiple POV's we get to follow a variety of personalities and backgrounds. While this worked in the first book, this time around everyone felt stuck. I wanted to see Rachel become this bad ass survivor chick but instead she's still wrestling with keeping the old ways alive. The character Franklin was probably the only one with any sort of real personality change. He went from this hippyish prepper concerned about his Granddaughter to borderline schizophrenic and potential rapist. I didn't like this change in personality one bit. Franklin's personality change felt gimmicky like it was done to give us a potential villain within the group of survivors not because he really might of been a bastard all along. My favorite character in this series remains Campbell but even he let me down as a character this go round.
My biggest pet peeve however is the story itself. I still feel like the Author is holding back information but for what reason I have no clue. I really wanted to learn more about the each character's past and also what is going on in other parts of the country. Does the Government exist anymore? Will another Flare happen? Can the Zapheads be cured? While some small advancements were made in the story it really wasn't enough to warrant a whole book in my opinion. I think most of this could of been tacked onto the first book quite nicely. Let's just say lot's of walking in the woods this go round. I get all the electronics were fried but can't they grab some bikes at least?
Overall, while I did like After: The Echo I was left feeling disappointed. I'm really hoping that the next book ramps up the Action and more information would be nice as well. With that being said I will be rating After: The Echo by Scott Nicholson ★★★.
In After: The Echo the Zapheads for me remain the best part of this series. They will kill you in the blink of an eye and do it without feeling any guilt. What I liked this time around is that they have evolved beyond just soulless killing machines. The Zapheads have started to form family units and even seem to feel sorrow when one of their own dies. The now evolved Zapheads have almost reverted back to a childlike state. Like children they are eager to see the world and explore. However don't let that fool you, they will kill you in a heartbeat if they feel threatened. Not that I'm implying Children will kill you but they can throw some pretty awful tantrums. When the Zapheads get riled up it feels like a Child throwing a temper tantrum. However, this temper tantrum won't end in crocodile tears and thrown stuffed animals. No, this will end in your bloody,violent demise.
Since the story is told from multiple POV's we get to follow a variety of personalities and backgrounds. While this worked in the first book, this time around everyone felt stuck. I wanted to see Rachel become this bad ass survivor chick but instead she's still wrestling with keeping the old ways alive. The character Franklin was probably the only one with any sort of real personality change. He went from this hippyish prepper concerned about his Granddaughter to borderline schizophrenic and potential rapist. I didn't like this change in personality one bit. Franklin's personality change felt gimmicky like it was done to give us a potential villain within the group of survivors not because he really might of been a bastard all along. My favorite character in this series remains Campbell but even he let me down as a character this go round.
My biggest pet peeve however is the story itself. I still feel like the Author is holding back information but for what reason I have no clue. I really wanted to learn more about the each character's past and also what is going on in other parts of the country. Does the Government exist anymore? Will another Flare happen? Can the Zapheads be cured? While some small advancements were made in the story it really wasn't enough to warrant a whole book in my opinion. I think most of this could of been tacked onto the first book quite nicely. Let's just say lot's of walking in the woods this go round. I get all the electronics were fried but can't they grab some bikes at least?
Overall, while I did like After: The Echo I was left feeling disappointed. I'm really hoping that the next book ramps up the Action and more information would be nice as well. With that being said I will be rating After: The Echo by Scott Nicholson ★★★.
April 6, 2013
not bad.. not a typical post apocalyptic story... this is the second installment of a series. there is at least 1 more after, and a prequel... they are not bad, but they are not great, but are kind of intriguing, so I keep reading to see where it goes... there are some interesting turns, and am waiting to wheret hey go.. the creatures learning!?!? or obeying ritualistic religious stuff?!?!? kinda getting disappointed that the author seems to be draggin some things out, and not cuz he has too, but more to sell more books. However,m it is JUST intersting enough to keep reading... frankly, i would prefer one book that is decent sized, ar oeven 2, but it feels artificially "chopped" up just for sales... and that my be the pub, or the agent, or whatever, i just think its dirty...
*rant off*
decent story, starting to kinda like a couple of characters. but not great..
i just feel like he wrote a story, a decent one, a few bugs with the plot or the action here and there, and then chopped it into half done novellas. we'll see. still going for now
*rant off*
decent story, starting to kinda like a couple of characters. but not great..
i just feel like he wrote a story, a decent one, a few bugs with the plot or the action here and there, and then chopped it into half done novellas. we'll see. still going for now
March 26, 2013
After: The Echo
When I was offered the opportunity to read After: The Shock a few months back I never hesitated; I love Scott Nicholson's work. However, I never expected to enjoy it as much as I did. I'm just not keen on apocalyptic ruin and a world over run with the living dead.
When I found out yesterday that After: The Echo was out I squealed like a little kid and hopped right over to pick up my copy. I stayed up most of the night reading! I just couldn't help myself, the characters are wonderful, they draw you into their world in no time. And the story goes seamlessly from page to page, chapter to chapter never letting you go....
If your not into apocalyptic devastation before you will be soon. Nicholson truly is a master at what he does. He is able to pull you into a story, tie you up in his words, shake you up a spell then toss you to the ground at the end. Sweating and a little scared inside!
Man what a ride!!! Incredible!
When I was offered the opportunity to read After: The Shock a few months back I never hesitated; I love Scott Nicholson's work. However, I never expected to enjoy it as much as I did. I'm just not keen on apocalyptic ruin and a world over run with the living dead.
When I found out yesterday that After: The Echo was out I squealed like a little kid and hopped right over to pick up my copy. I stayed up most of the night reading! I just couldn't help myself, the characters are wonderful, they draw you into their world in no time. And the story goes seamlessly from page to page, chapter to chapter never letting you go....
If your not into apocalyptic devastation before you will be soon. Nicholson truly is a master at what he does. He is able to pull you into a story, tie you up in his words, shake you up a spell then toss you to the ground at the end. Sweating and a little scared inside!
Man what a ride!!! Incredible!
July 21, 2014
The review to the whole serie: After (read so far books 0-3).
I rather dislike zombie books, I don't want to read anything that defies laws of physics. I love to read about things that may happen, EMP is one of them. The series started OK, then it had a bad turn (in my point of view) with those mindless killers, but later on it got better and better.
I still have the feeling that the world has a great potential which wasn't fully utilized, but well, I can't write books, so I have to stick with what authors imagine :) Books 2 and 3 were way better than book 1. Overall I highly recommend the book to post-apocalyptic fans, it should be liked by as well as zombie fans (there are some elements) and zombie haters (for example: me).
Read so far books 0-3 and subscribed to get a news about following parts. It is a good series happening in a very interesting world and place. Thanks, Scott.
I rather dislike zombie books, I don't want to read anything that defies laws of physics. I love to read about things that may happen, EMP is one of them. The series started OK, then it had a bad turn (in my point of view) with those mindless killers, but later on it got better and better.
I still have the feeling that the world has a great potential which wasn't fully utilized, but well, I can't write books, so I have to stick with what authors imagine :) Books 2 and 3 were way better than book 1. Overall I highly recommend the book to post-apocalyptic fans, it should be liked by as well as zombie fans (there are some elements) and zombie haters (for example: me).
Read so far books 0-3 and subscribed to get a news about following parts. It is a good series happening in a very interesting world and place. Thanks, Scott.
May 9, 2015
The second book in the After series: I found myself quite engaged with this book and read a huge chunk in one sitting. This book explores some of the darker side to the After, and I love the twists on the Zombies, aka Zapheads.
The concept of this book is brilliant and makes a nice change to what we typically read as a post-apocalyptic story.
I'm personally reading these books back-to-back which is quite easy as they are short stories. For me it keeps the .momentum going and wanting me to grab the next book to find out what's happening (I have little patience for cliffhangers,I need to know now!)
Onto book three then....
The concept of this book is brilliant and makes a nice change to what we typically read as a post-apocalyptic story.
I'm personally reading these books back-to-back which is quite easy as they are short stories. For me it keeps the .momentum going and wanting me to grab the next book to find out what's happening (I have little patience for cliffhangers,I need to know now!)
Onto book three then....
April 5, 2013
Enjoyed this one. Full review here: http://thescarefactor.blogspot.ca/201...
September 20, 2017
Before you pick up this title, please note it is the second book in a series. You will need to read After: The Shock (AFTER post-apocalyptic series, Book 1) first which, as I type this review, is free in the Amazon Kindle store.
Scott Nicholson writes a pretty good story no matter what genre he's focusing in on with a particular book, and I like this continuation of the apocalyptic tale featuring a worldwide solar flare-induced succession of EMP's along with a twist of horror with a mutant version of human. Nicholson does a great job of getting you into the heads of his characters, and your emotions will rise and fall (as well as your pulse at times) as you feel like you are part of the action of the story.
Notice I mentioned mutants in the paragraph above - normally, I don't like stuff like that as it can get too weird (fast), but rather than dominate the story it is complimentary to it as it is plausible under the baseline story Nicholson established. If you like Stephen King's works you will like what Nicholson has done with this story.
I've picked up the continuing sequel to the story as I enjoyed the first two books of the series and want to see where the Nicholson's imagination takes me next.
Scott Nicholson writes a pretty good story no matter what genre he's focusing in on with a particular book, and I like this continuation of the apocalyptic tale featuring a worldwide solar flare-induced succession of EMP's along with a twist of horror with a mutant version of human. Nicholson does a great job of getting you into the heads of his characters, and your emotions will rise and fall (as well as your pulse at times) as you feel like you are part of the action of the story.
Notice I mentioned mutants in the paragraph above - normally, I don't like stuff like that as it can get too weird (fast), but rather than dominate the story it is complimentary to it as it is plausible under the baseline story Nicholson established. If you like Stephen King's works you will like what Nicholson has done with this story.
I've picked up the continuing sequel to the story as I enjoyed the first two books of the series and want to see where the Nicholson's imagination takes me next.
November 28, 2023
This story is about various characters who are struggling to adapt to apocalyptic circumstances and a whole heap of people (Zapheads) who are plainly doing a whole lot of better job of adapting (probably because they are 'mutating' at breakneck speed). The development of the story follows a slow but steady pace. I did not find it boring - but it is not action and mayhem around every corner. This is clearly going to be a grind of a journey for our characters - at least those that stay alive long enough. I'm left with the feeling the Zapheads so far are just some storm clouds on the horizon with a few spots of rain, while the storm and the deluge is still a little way off in the narrative.
December 19, 2019
A fun read, but not enough to really keep me going in the series.
May 27, 2020
Amazing. Really love the writing style. Felt like the books are being dragged out though. Still have not made it to their destination. Either than that, really enjoying the books
August 2, 2024
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October 28, 2016
I marvel at the authors writing style and his use of the written word to uniquely and creatively describe a situation, person, situation or thing. This series storyline puts a unique twist on the way 'the end of society as we know it" has occurred.
One can easily tell when the author has successfully developed a character when some readers love the character or loves to hate the character. The Franklin Wheeler is just one of those dynamic characters. While some characters are clearly antagonistic and mean, some are naive beyond the point of frustration to the reading. Others present a juxtaposition of cold hearted 'survival of the fittest and helpfulness to some survivors who are about to fall to the 'zapheads'. Their ideals or morality swings both ways from minute to minute. Again, the author has worked his magic quite well.
The story never slows down in the action department and any new characters to the story line are quickly and expertly developed. I enjoyed this book # 2 of the "After" series just as much as book #1. As I begin reading book # 3 I know I am in for another great read as the series moves towards some of the main characters ultimate destinations, but what will find when they get there, or IF they get there as the evolving 'zapheads' seemed to be getting organized....... and they aren't unaware as they used to be and now don't take kindly to being shot at.
An excellent read and has earned its 5 stars, again.
One can easily tell when the author has successfully developed a character when some readers love the character or loves to hate the character. The Franklin Wheeler is just one of those dynamic characters. While some characters are clearly antagonistic and mean, some are naive beyond the point of frustration to the reading. Others present a juxtaposition of cold hearted 'survival of the fittest and helpfulness to some survivors who are about to fall to the 'zapheads'. Their ideals or morality swings both ways from minute to minute. Again, the author has worked his magic quite well.
The story never slows down in the action department and any new characters to the story line are quickly and expertly developed. I enjoyed this book # 2 of the "After" series just as much as book #1. As I begin reading book # 3 I know I am in for another great read as the series moves towards some of the main characters ultimate destinations, but what will find when they get there, or IF they get there as the evolving 'zapheads' seemed to be getting organized....... and they aren't unaware as they used to be and now don't take kindly to being shot at.
An excellent read and has earned its 5 stars, again.
May 1, 2013
This was book 2 in the series, that followed "After the Shock" in this book we continue with those that have survived a EOW event. Some are those trying to survive each day from the other survivors that are physically there, but are Zap heads...is the name They are called in the book and seems to be most fitting to be used here. The first book they were predictable you know what to expect, this one is just a little bit more disturbing being that they seem to be revolving,into what we're not really quite sure which makes it spooky. I cringe knowing that they are, and could be around each bend. As these so-called normal survivors are trying to find their own place in the New World. You also see that they too are revolving from what they were at the beginning from their beliefs that they had from their actions, To their treatment of others be them "normal or zap heads". I have enjoyed this book and looking forward to the next installment.
March 25, 2013
This is the second installment in Scott Nicholson’s series AFTER. We find some of our characters still working their way towards the Blue Ridge Parkway and a compound where they hope to survive and some others already in the compound. The Zapheads are changing, and that appears to be the plot here…what is going on with them. I don’t like reading episodic writing where readers are left with incomplete plots; it cheats the reader, breaks the pacing, and makes the overall novel more difficult to follow. But that’s me. I like where the author is taking the book, but I hate the method. Overall, I will leave my rating at 3-stars, same as the first episode, until I read the final episode to see if the investment was worthwhile.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 5, 2016
This is the second book in the "After" series, and it is every bit as good as the first. I really didn't know what to expect because I generally am not a huge fan of zombie books, but I was surprised when I really enjoyed the first one. I didn't know if my interest or enjoyment would translate to the second book, but it did. The author just makes everything seem so real and so plausible - It's scary! I enjoyed learning more about the characters that were introduced in the first book, and seeing how they are coming on their journey. I listened to the Audible audio version of this book and was very pleased with the narration. Kevin Clay has unique voices for each character, yet doesn't sound forced. It's very easy to listen to him read. If you like zombie books, or just want to be freaked out by a good post-apocalyptic book, I highly recommend this book, and this series.
May 6, 2013
This book was a fantastic and easy read. I have no read the first novel in the series, but I was able to follow the storyline just fine. I really liked the idea of how the author has a unique take of the end of civilization plotline. There is enough suffering, gore, and violence to make the environment of the novel real, but not overpowering or gross like some novels. I liked the female lead's grizzled, crazy old grandfather and his small band of survivors. I'm interested to continue reading the series to see how the "zombies, but not zombies" in this novel keep evolving!
I received a free copy of this book directly from the author in return for my honest opinion. This did not affect my review in any way.
I received a free copy of this book directly from the author in return for my honest opinion. This did not affect my review in any way.
September 4, 2015
** I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **
I really liked book 1, so I was excited for book 2....this one takes us on more of the journey of our characters...Rachel, is struggling with her group to get to her grandfathers and is very injured...our others are not having good luck either...Jorge's family is missing...and another is trapped in zaphead creepy training camp...These zapheads are getting smarter and more dangerous....can not wait for book 3 to see what happens next!
Thank you Audiobookblast(dot)com
I really liked book 1, so I was excited for book 2....this one takes us on more of the journey of our characters...Rachel, is struggling with her group to get to her grandfathers and is very injured...our others are not having good luck either...Jorge's family is missing...and another is trapped in zaphead creepy training camp...These zapheads are getting smarter and more dangerous....can not wait for book 3 to see what happens next!
Thank you Audiobookblast(dot)com
December 29, 2021
Suspense
This book is so in the current times . if you have an imagination you can almost see the correlation between today's world and this book. It keeps you guessing as to who are the good people . This book provides a reader with a lot of emotions, shock,frightening, anger,
Hope ,disparity, etc. Any one that loves a good mystery and or suspense will love this series.
The one thing I didn't like was the using of the Lord's name in vain. The book in and of it self is good and doesn't need to take away by doing this.
This book is so in the current times . if you have an imagination you can almost see the correlation between today's world and this book. It keeps you guessing as to who are the good people . This book provides a reader with a lot of emotions, shock,frightening, anger,
Hope ,disparity, etc. Any one that loves a good mystery and or suspense will love this series.
The one thing I didn't like was the using of the Lord's name in vain. The book in and of it self is good and doesn't need to take away by doing this.
June 29, 2015
Okay, I finished The Echo the other day and immediately started Milepost 291. Now I cannot remember where one finishes and the other starts. Also I am having a lot of trouble with my Kobo ebook on my Ipad. My Kobo quit and I really do not want to purchase (a 3rd) again. I do not have defined chapters. What's with that. I am intrigued with the books. I really like most of the characters. Rachel, DeVontay and Jorge are my favourites.
October 9, 2015
The Echo After book 2
The story just keeps getting better and better. Only minor editing issues, which is always a plus. The evolution of the characters is amazing, you can imagine the journey they are on. I sometimes have trouble following which character is speaking, but again that can be overlooked. I can't wait to continue the journey, the last chapters always leave you enthralled for more and fascinated with new plot directions.
The story just keeps getting better and better. Only minor editing issues, which is always a plus. The evolution of the characters is amazing, you can imagine the journey they are on. I sometimes have trouble following which character is speaking, but again that can be overlooked. I can't wait to continue the journey, the last chapters always leave you enthralled for more and fascinated with new plot directions.
April 24, 2014
I liked it just as much as the first part. Although I still do not quite understand what's with those "zapheads". The writing keept me interested although the end came surprisingly fast and sudden :-)
July 17, 2013
Cracking read and cannot wait for the next one in the After series. Off to read the prequel After: First Light.
April 19, 2013
As a continuing saga, this one has my interest. Neither this nor its predecessor are stand-alone books.
July 3, 2013
Not at all sure what to think about this series. Interesting take on TEOTWAWKI. Society has collapsed and we have zombies but the zombies are evolving.
February 15, 2014
GREAT! Fast, Exciting Read! This one is even better than Book 1! I hope number 3 is finished soon!
March 12, 2015
kinda boring
April 16, 2015
I would rate it higher but I was cured of wanting long series of books when I read Robert Jordan.... 10 (?)
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