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Precipice #2
The Retrieval
THE JOURNEY HAS BEGUN...
Lieutenant Travis Daniels and his soldiers, having just narrowly escaped death from Martian security forces, must race against time to prepare the transport ship for their return to an embattled Earth. Travis will brave the journey through space while his wife, Annie, struggles to keep her son alive. Everyone must do what is necessary to survive while the newly dominant creatures of Earth seek them out, hunting down the last of humanity without prejudice. Travis and his soldiers must land safely and travel the ruined planet, praying he finds his family before it’s too late.
Lieutenant Travis Daniels and his soldiers, having just narrowly escaped death from Martian security forces, must race against time to prepare the transport ship for their return to an embattled Earth. Travis will brave the journey through space while his wife, Annie, struggles to keep her son alive. Everyone must do what is necessary to survive while the newly dominant creatures of Earth seek them out, hunting down the last of humanity without prejudice. Travis and his soldiers must land safely and travel the ruined planet, praying he finds his family before it’s too late.
424 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2013
About the author
Kevin J. Howard
4 books68 followershttps://www.authorkevinhoward.com/
15 feature-length screenplays and 2 television pilots that have placed in over 350 film festivals in 36 countries in 6 different genres. 8 completed novels, one of which is the silver medal winner from the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards. 4 screenplays have been finalists in Academy Award, BAFTA and Canadian Screen Awards qualifying events. Winner of the Vitruvian Award at the Da Vinci International Film Festival, writer of the year in Florence and Mumbai in 2020. Excellent coverage received from the Atlanta Screenplay Awards, the Chicago Screenplay Awards, the New York Screenplay Awards and the San Francisco Independent Film Festival and Screenplay Competition.
Currently lives in Washington with his two sons.
15 feature-length screenplays and 2 television pilots that have placed in over 350 film festivals in 36 countries in 6 different genres. 8 completed novels, one of which is the silver medal winner from the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards. 4 screenplays have been finalists in Academy Award, BAFTA and Canadian Screen Awards qualifying events. Winner of the Vitruvian Award at the Da Vinci International Film Festival, writer of the year in Florence and Mumbai in 2020. Excellent coverage received from the Atlanta Screenplay Awards, the Chicago Screenplay Awards, the New York Screenplay Awards and the San Francisco Independent Film Festival and Screenplay Competition.
Currently lives in Washington with his two sons.
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July 28, 2013
An excellent follow up to Precipice 1. The sequel catches us back up on all my favorite characters, Annie, Travis, Sean, and Dasher. I love that these characters have flaws and aren't perfect. Some characters have dark thoughts and question their lives and choices. As always Annie is one tough gal and one tough mom. The dynamic relationship between Travis and Sean was very interesting to watch it grow and change.
Book 2 has more dark moments because it has some more focus on the evil folks always left around that prey on the weaker in such situations, but very realistic unfortunately.
Now if you are looking for answers to all of the mysteries in this series then you will be disappointed. At least to this point much of those questions remain unanswered. For me I got the answers I most needed because I was most concerned about the fate of my favorite characters.
Book 2 has more dark moments because it has some more focus on the evil folks always left around that prey on the weaker in such situations, but very realistic unfortunately.
Now if you are looking for answers to all of the mysteries in this series then you will be disappointed. At least to this point much of those questions remain unanswered. For me I got the answers I most needed because I was most concerned about the fate of my favorite characters.
November 7, 2013
Wow, that book was insanely F***ED UP!!!! But in a crazy good way!! I need time to process.
August 30, 2013
Great series, five star and would make a fab movie. Sci fi apocalypse awesome!!!
How I review:
For poor books remember what Yoda said - "If no mistake have you made, yet losing you are ... a different game you should play!"
How I review...
1 star - binned it before half way, please don't write anymore!!!
2 stars - finally binned it after really trying, I mean really trying and I hate to not finishing someth....
3 stars - finished it but boy was that hard work on times, it just about hooked me back in as I was about to dump it
4 stars - great book but it lacked something, something, can't put my finger on it but.... something
5 stars - want more, more books, more movies about the books, more movies about the authors and the making of the movie, just more!!!
How I review:
For poor books remember what Yoda said - "If no mistake have you made, yet losing you are ... a different game you should play!"
How I review...
1 star - binned it before half way, please don't write anymore!!!
2 stars - finally binned it after really trying, I mean really trying and I hate to not finishing someth....
3 stars - finished it but boy was that hard work on times, it just about hooked me back in as I was about to dump it
4 stars - great book but it lacked something, something, can't put my finger on it but.... something
5 stars - want more, more books, more movies about the books, more movies about the authors and the making of the movie, just more!!!
June 10, 2013
Will Lieutenant Travis Daniels and his team make it to Earth in time to save his wife and son? While on Earth, Daniels' wife, Annie, must not only protect their only child, Logan, but she must also protect her best friend, her daughter, and an orphaned child, whose parents were killed by the creatures. Can Annie save her son and the others? The creatures have become more numerous and harder to kill or avoid. Will the survivors be eaten or dragged off to whatever Hell awaits them. The conclusion to "Precipice: the Beginning."
July 23, 2013
I had to wait way too long for the second one to come out, because I loved the first one. Gene is one of my favorite characters, and he's such a tough man with a kind heart. Annie continues to kick butt in book two, and she stops at nothing to keep her family safe. I don't want to give away the ending, but I am very pleased with the way things turned out, and I'm eagerly awaiting for book three to come out. I would recommend this to everyone, but only after you read book one so you know the characters.
July 27, 2018
Spoilers Disappointed, I was hoping for answers. Also, like the first, there were so many typos (bad editing). I really enjoyed the build-up, but I didn't like how it ended. The book also killed off my two favorite characters (Dasher and Alvin). I really liked the first novel and really wanted some explanations. Unless there is a third book, that answers these questions, I really wish I didn't waste my time.
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June 15, 2013
A little bit disappointed with the second and final book of the precipice. It felt a little rushed and had a conclusion I felt had no bang. I really enjoyed the first book so my expectations on what I was hoping would be a colossal finale were unmet. Still, author has become one of my favourites and I will look forward to his next jaunt. :)
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