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Breakers #1-3
The Breakers Series #1-3
In the Breakers series, humanity faces not one apocalypse, but two: first a lethal pandemic, then a war against those who made the virus. This collection includes the first three books and is over 1000 pages (350,000 words) of post-apocalyptic survival.
BREAKERS (Book 1)
In New York, Walt Lawson is about to lose his girlfriend Vanessa. In Los Angeles, Raymond and Mia James are about to lose their house. Within days, none of it will matter. A plague tears across the world, reducing New York to an open grave and LA to a chaotic wilderness of violence and fires. Civilization comes to an abrupt stop.
Just as the survivors begin to adapt to the aftermath, Walt learns the virus that ended humanity wasn't created by humans. It was inflicted from outside. The colonists who sent it are ready to finish the job--and Earth's survivors may be too few and too weak to resist.
MELT DOWN (Book 2)
In upstate Idaho, Ness Hook is run out of his mom's house by his bullying brother Shawn. In Redding, California, Tristan Carter is graduating college, but with no job and no prospects, she'll have to move back in with her parents.
Then the world ends: first with a virus, then with an alien invasion.
Ness and Shawn take to the mountains to fight a guerrilla against the attackers. In California, Tristan and Alden are taken prisoner. Separated from her brother, Tristan crosses the ruins of America to track him down. She will stop at nothing to get Alden back--but her fellow survivors prove even more dangerous than the monsters who broke the world.
KNIFEPOINT (Book 3)
Raina was just a girl when the plague came. She survived. Her parents didn't. Neither did the world. As civilization fell, she took to the ruins of Los Angeles, eating whatever she could catch.
After two years alone, she's found and adopted by a fisherman and his wife. Their makeshift family lives a quiet life--until a man named Karslaw sails in from Catalina Island with an army of conquerors. Driven by visions of empire, he executes Raina's new father as a traitor and takes her mother captive.
But Karslaw's people aren't the only ones vying for control of the ruined land. As violence wracks the city, Raina joins a rebellion against Karslaw's rule. She will stop at nothing to free her mother--and to have her revenge.
BREAKERS (Book 1)
In New York, Walt Lawson is about to lose his girlfriend Vanessa. In Los Angeles, Raymond and Mia James are about to lose their house. Within days, none of it will matter. A plague tears across the world, reducing New York to an open grave and LA to a chaotic wilderness of violence and fires. Civilization comes to an abrupt stop.
Just as the survivors begin to adapt to the aftermath, Walt learns the virus that ended humanity wasn't created by humans. It was inflicted from outside. The colonists who sent it are ready to finish the job--and Earth's survivors may be too few and too weak to resist.
MELT DOWN (Book 2)
In upstate Idaho, Ness Hook is run out of his mom's house by his bullying brother Shawn. In Redding, California, Tristan Carter is graduating college, but with no job and no prospects, she'll have to move back in with her parents.
Then the world ends: first with a virus, then with an alien invasion.
Ness and Shawn take to the mountains to fight a guerrilla against the attackers. In California, Tristan and Alden are taken prisoner. Separated from her brother, Tristan crosses the ruins of America to track him down. She will stop at nothing to get Alden back--but her fellow survivors prove even more dangerous than the monsters who broke the world.
KNIFEPOINT (Book 3)
Raina was just a girl when the plague came. She survived. Her parents didn't. Neither did the world. As civilization fell, she took to the ruins of Los Angeles, eating whatever she could catch.
After two years alone, she's found and adopted by a fisherman and his wife. Their makeshift family lives a quiet life--until a man named Karslaw sails in from Catalina Island with an army of conquerors. Driven by visions of empire, he executes Raina's new father as a traitor and takes her mother captive.
But Karslaw's people aren't the only ones vying for control of the ruined land. As violence wracks the city, Raina joins a rebellion against Karslaw's rule. She will stop at nothing to free her mother--and to have her revenge.
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First published August 1, 2013
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Edward W. Robertson
73 books1,236 followersEd is the author of the post-apocalyptic Breakers series and the epic fantasy series The Cycle of Arawn. A former New Yorker and Idaho-guy, he currently lives in the LA area. His short fiction has appeared in a whole bunch of magazines and anthologies.
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November 15, 2015
This omnibus, overall, is actually pretty well done. The plots moves along, it's fairly unique for the genre, well written, etc.
My biggest issue is the dialogue. Every character is a smart ass at all times. Every sentence is a 'clever' retort or sarcastic observation. There is practically no genuine conversation in the entirety of the series. Characters that appear for an entire book, a chapter, even paragraphs, they all have the same smarmy attitude. Gun in there face, running from aliens, nursing laser wounds, dying, getting tortured, always the same tone. Hell, even the narrator shares the exact same caustic/sarcastic tone.
Often it feels like characters talk only to allow the author to display his witty humor, such as it is.
Had to get that off my chest.
Mixing a few characters in who didn;t speak in sarcastic tones would have really brought this book to the next level.
My biggest issue is the dialogue. Every character is a smart ass at all times. Every sentence is a 'clever' retort or sarcastic observation. There is practically no genuine conversation in the entirety of the series. Characters that appear for an entire book, a chapter, even paragraphs, they all have the same smarmy attitude. Gun in there face, running from aliens, nursing laser wounds, dying, getting tortured, always the same tone. Hell, even the narrator shares the exact same caustic/sarcastic tone.
Often it feels like characters talk only to allow the author to display his witty humor, such as it is.
Had to get that off my chest.
Mixing a few characters in who didn;t speak in sarcastic tones would have really brought this book to the next level.
June 16, 2014
Halfway through the second book I have yet to find a character I care about... I'm gonna call it quits on this series.
May 3, 2019
This was so good, I can't even tell you. Well written with a fast-paced plot and original characters. Highly recommend, especially for post-apocalyptic fans!
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
January 10, 2014
With Apocalypses aplenty available from numerous authors these days, Ed Robertson manages something all too rare--a new take on an old genre--in his Breakers series. I won’t bother recounting the plot here--you can read that for yourself in the book description. And as I write this, the three-volume Breakers compilation (which includes Breakers, Melt Down, and Knifepoint) is available for 99 cents from Amazon (Kindle edition). Talk about value for your reading dollar!
What kept me turning the page (er, swiping the screen) was Robertson’s cleverness in creating every day, relatable characters that you, the reader, care about. The specifics of Robertson’s particular dystopian vision are secondary to how his characters react to their experiences; and, more importantly, grow from them. His lead characters aren’t always likable right out of the chute. Walt Lawson (Breakers) is a bit of a self-pitying jerk. Ness Hook (Melt Down) is a live-in-Mom’s-basement loser who could use a good shaking by the shoulders. Raina (Knifepoint)--though completely likable--is obviously immature and egocentric (perfect for her age, actually; and do I see a bit of a literary pedigree inherited from GRRM’s Arya in her feistiness?). But all of them grow in reaction to their circumstances, and all in a way that draws the reader along to witness (and appreciate) that growth. That, of course, is the hallmark of all good dystopian fiction (e.g., Walking Dead). It’s not about the particular apocalypse at hand; it’s about the human survivors and their discovery (or rediscovery) of what it means to be human with “no phones, no lights, no motor cars, not a single luxury” to distract them.
Robertson deftly balances action with exposition, giving the reader a break when they need it (and using that to good advantage for the above-lauded character development) but pulling no punches when the action starts. Humanity is, as Twain noted repeatedly, mostly selfish and “damnable” but occasionally (and here’s where the hope comes in) downright gallant and self-sacrificing under the right circumstances. You’ll find that balance in the Breakers series--a very rewarding and enjoyable reading experience--as well.
February 7, 2017
Really bad. Far too wordy, and heavily over-descriptive, with long, rambling chunks of info-dump about the characters and their backgrounds to try, mostly unsuccessfuly, to give them some depth. The author appears determined to always use ten words where one would do, resulting in the narrative moving very slowly. This is not at all a fast-moving tale! The characterization is poor, which makes the protaganists themselves uninteresting and I was very soon hoping they would all catch the virus so I didn't have to read any more about them. The overdone and frequently inapt similes and metaphors that dot the narrative just add to the unecessary length of the story and increase its dullness. I lost interest very quickly, so only managed to read half of the first book before I gave up. I strongly advise any potential reader to disregard the four and five star reviews on Amazon and read a sample before wasting space on your kindle with this story. None of those reviews seem to be referring to the same story I was reading. Even priced at nothing this book wasn't worth it.
did-not-finish
December 2, 2020DNF (Did Not Finish). After 50 pages, nothing exciting has happened, and I didn't care about the detailed daily lives and personal relationship dramas of the many characters so far.
In my opinion, the best place to start a pandemic/apocalypse story is with something actually exciting (eg., patient zero) in the first paragraph, or else start in the middle of things. This series is not for me... but maybe it gets better, eventually.
No actual star rating, but the small part I read was ~2 stars.
In my opinion, the best place to start a pandemic/apocalypse story is with something actually exciting (eg., patient zero) in the first paragraph, or else start in the middle of things. This series is not for me... but maybe it gets better, eventually.
No actual star rating, but the small part I read was ~2 stars.
August 21, 2017
I was expecting a post apocalyptic battle between human and aliens but in the end the aliens are not that important.
I was a bit disappointed in the end and thought on given up but I stick to it and I am glad I did.
Each book is the story of 3 or 4 characters going through the aftermath of an epidemic and how they cope. It is quite dark at time but probably reflect exactly how human would behave should it happen!
I was a bit disappointed in the end and thought on given up but I stick to it and I am glad I did.
Each book is the story of 3 or 4 characters going through the aftermath of an epidemic and how they cope. It is quite dark at time but probably reflect exactly how human would behave should it happen!
November 8, 2013
Another apocalypse series. REALLY good. Read all three books quickly because I couldn't put it down. Psyched to see there's a fourth book in the series!
March 17, 2022
I read a lot in studying for sermons, preparing series, and even personal growth. Even the 'break' books I choose usually are historic in nature and, thus, beneficial. Once in a while, though, I like to read a work of fiction just for entertainment purposes. The genre that I most often choose for that purpose is dystopian fiction. Because these books fit into that category, and were free on my Kindle, I decided to give them a shot.
Although I only gave this series a 2-star review, there are some good parts of the books. I felt that the author realistically portrayed what the world would be like after a mass-casualty event happened for the most part. Most of the characters aren't super humans, but regular folks who are trying to cope with this devastating event. Their trial and error at this new life seems realistic.
The biggest issue I have with the series is the dialogue by the characters. No one can have an honest conversation but are snarky, sarcastic, and full of themselves. It is not believable nor does it add to the story. If Robertson would work on his dialogue writing I think he would have a much better work on his hands.
I won't give anything away, but the author does get into some sci-fi reasons for the mass casualty, which isn't my ideal. I can't knock him for his artistic choices in this regard, but it did make me enjoy the book less. As I mentioned earlier in my review, the book seemed like a real portrayal of what would happen, right until it didn't seem real anymore.
Overall I don't think this is an entire waste of a book, but I'm not going to be purchasing the next group of books in the series. After so much terrible dialogue and unbelievable sci-fi events I don't care if I know how the series ends or not.
Although I only gave this series a 2-star review, there are some good parts of the books. I felt that the author realistically portrayed what the world would be like after a mass-casualty event happened for the most part. Most of the characters aren't super humans, but regular folks who are trying to cope with this devastating event. Their trial and error at this new life seems realistic.
The biggest issue I have with the series is the dialogue by the characters. No one can have an honest conversation but are snarky, sarcastic, and full of themselves. It is not believable nor does it add to the story. If Robertson would work on his dialogue writing I think he would have a much better work on his hands.
I won't give anything away, but the author does get into some sci-fi reasons for the mass casualty, which isn't my ideal. I can't knock him for his artistic choices in this regard, but it did make me enjoy the book less. As I mentioned earlier in my review, the book seemed like a real portrayal of what would happen, right until it didn't seem real anymore.
Overall I don't think this is an entire waste of a book, but I'm not going to be purchasing the next group of books in the series. After so much terrible dialogue and unbelievable sci-fi events I don't care if I know how the series ends or not.
March 4, 2021
With the virus spreading across the world currently, this trilogy us quite thought provoking.
August 23, 2015
I picked these up on a whim for free on my kindle and ended up really enjoying them.
A post apocalyptic series that introduces aliens, The Breakers series is a great read which plays around well with different characters and storylines.
I did find it a little difficult to get into the story of the characters when each book began (and the changing characters aspect is quite tricky to come to grips with)but for the most part, the different characters were interesting and well thought out. There was perhaps a bit of a tendency with some of them to but I feel that there is plenty more time in the series to explore a range of different character types.
The descriptions and dialogues were good and I felt the pacing worked very well. There were times when one narrator held more interest than the other, but I felt that in all three of the books, both of the parallel stories were interesting enough for this not to be a running problem.
I think my favourite aspect of the novels was the way in which the stories overlapped.
I would definitely recommend these books and I definitely will be reading the next in the series. A story that drags you in and keeps you wanting more.
A post apocalyptic series that introduces aliens, The Breakers series is a great read which plays around well with different characters and storylines.
I did find it a little difficult to get into the story of the characters when each book began (and the changing characters aspect is quite tricky to come to grips with)but for the most part, the different characters were interesting and well thought out. There was perhaps a bit of a tendency with some of them to but I feel that there is plenty more time in the series to explore a range of different character types.
The descriptions and dialogues were good and I felt the pacing worked very well. There were times when one narrator held more interest than the other, but I felt that in all three of the books, both of the parallel stories were interesting enough for this not to be a running problem.
I think my favourite aspect of the novels was the way in which the stories overlapped.
I would definitely recommend these books and I definitely will be reading the next in the series. A story that drags you in and keeps you wanting more.
October 3, 2015
As an avid reader of dystopian fiction, I was rather intrigued by the description of this series. The idea of not one but two apocalypses being brought to bear on an unsuspecting global population struck me as ambitious. However, the author managed to weave these two events with such mastery that I was held spellbound through each of three parts of this fantastic trilogy.
What I particularly liked is that the story is told from different points of view. Reminiscent of the style of George R Martin, the events unfold as seen through the eyes of various characters, and like Martin, the author is not afraid of letting his characters meet rather sticky ends. This keeps the story moving at a great pace. One never knows who is going to survive with each passing chapter.
The characters are passionate and tough. The pscychological changes they face are intriguing and sometimes quite disturbing. As a reader, I was constantly asking myself what I would do in their shoes and wondering how I would fare in this new and difficult world.
The author really gets into the nitty gritty of human nature in these novels and does not shy away from showing the darker side of our nature.
For anyone who likes to ask 'what if?' and enjoys well-written character driven stories, this is definitely worth reading.
What I particularly liked is that the story is told from different points of view. Reminiscent of the style of George R Martin, the events unfold as seen through the eyes of various characters, and like Martin, the author is not afraid of letting his characters meet rather sticky ends. This keeps the story moving at a great pace. One never knows who is going to survive with each passing chapter.
The characters are passionate and tough. The pscychological changes they face are intriguing and sometimes quite disturbing. As a reader, I was constantly asking myself what I would do in their shoes and wondering how I would fare in this new and difficult world.
The author really gets into the nitty gritty of human nature in these novels and does not shy away from showing the darker side of our nature.
For anyone who likes to ask 'what if?' and enjoys well-written character driven stories, this is definitely worth reading.
April 1, 2014
The end of the world with a difference
All too often, apocalyptic books parade a veritable army of gangsters, military types with plenty of hardware and aliens that are evil.
Not so in this book.
The story is told through the eyes of ordinary people simply trying to survive each day in a world where nothing is the same anymore. Each book is written from a different person's perspective and this allows the author to fill out the characters seamlessly, something that he does well. The main protagonists meet each other along the way, allowing the reader to read more about them in the successive books.
Even the aliens don't really have evil intent, strange as that may sound.
All in all, well written and definitely worth the read.
All too often, apocalyptic books parade a veritable army of gangsters, military types with plenty of hardware and aliens that are evil.
Not so in this book.
The story is told through the eyes of ordinary people simply trying to survive each day in a world where nothing is the same anymore. Each book is written from a different person's perspective and this allows the author to fill out the characters seamlessly, something that he does well. The main protagonists meet each other along the way, allowing the reader to read more about them in the successive books.
Even the aliens don't really have evil intent, strange as that may sound.
All in all, well written and definitely worth the read.
June 27, 2014
I've read through a lot of post apocalyptic books lately. Most of them, I can't even finish. Either the characters are unlikable, the plot is boring or there are so many typos and grammatical errors that I'm frequently pulled outside of the world of the story. This series, though, contains wonderful writing. Just enough description mixed with characters I care about. As a writer myself, I have an appreciation for many of the subtleties that this author nails.
I read the first three in this series in a week and am just starting the fourth. I highly recommend.
I read the first three in this series in a week and am just starting the fourth. I highly recommend.
March 23, 2021
I gave this book two stars because it was only "Okay" enough to get me to finish it. I figured I needed to read the whole thing to see if I wanted to continue with books two and three in this collection. The answer is...no. I read some reviews of the next two books and enough people said Book Two is basically the same as Book One except with different main characters and that Book
Three advanced the story very little. "A little" just isn't going to make it.
There are some great reviews on Amazon that express my thoughts pretty well. They mention that almost every character was a "snarky wiseass" and, even when facing death, they find a way to make some sarcastic statement about their situation. You're about to die...and you're going to joke...again? The conversations seemed completely unbelievable for the situation.
There are extended descriptions of everything. Instead of adding to the situation, you find yourself wondering when you're going to get to the end of it.
Something that seems important happens and you think you might see one of the main characters growing and becoming a better person...and then he just walks away and tells the others involved "Good luck!". I mean...why did he even help them? What was the point of that entire chapter...except to fill some pages.
This series was either free (as it is now) or I got it for 99 cents (it was several years ago and it was lost in my Amazon library). At least there was that. Taking it off my device. I have no desire to see where the rest of the "story" goes.
Three advanced the story very little. "A little" just isn't going to make it.
There are some great reviews on Amazon that express my thoughts pretty well. They mention that almost every character was a "snarky wiseass" and, even when facing death, they find a way to make some sarcastic statement about their situation. You're about to die...and you're going to joke...again? The conversations seemed completely unbelievable for the situation.
There are extended descriptions of everything. Instead of adding to the situation, you find yourself wondering when you're going to get to the end of it.
Something that seems important happens and you think you might see one of the main characters growing and becoming a better person...and then he just walks away and tells the others involved "Good luck!". I mean...why did he even help them? What was the point of that entire chapter...except to fill some pages.
This series was either free (as it is now) or I got it for 99 cents (it was several years ago and it was lost in my Amazon library). At least there was that. Taking it off my device. I have no desire to see where the rest of the "story" goes.
September 22, 2021
Very enjoyable dystopian story that is even more interesting to read in the age of Covid. I began this series backwards having already read "The Rebel Stars" series which occurs after "The Breakers." So I already have a long term view of what's going to happen, but that aside, I still have found these first three books to enjoyable reads with interesting characters and situations. One of Robertson's strengths is that his plots are very hard to anticipate, and the twists and turns added to my overall enjoyment. The only thing that didn't track for me is that "Melt Down" (book 2) ended with two characters confronting each other and "Knifepoint"(book 3) started with the same confrontation between one of the previously introduced characters and and an entirely new person. Maybe that was by design as I kept trying to anticipate when the story would tie it all together, which never happened, but kept me on my toes. Despite that, still a very good series. Recommended.
July 27, 2019
I really didn’t like this very much. I read the first book. At first I thought it was pretty interesting, well-written, and entertaining. But then it started to go downhill for me. The dialogue I didn’t care for. It didn’t seem realistic. Everything spoke to each other either with quippy one-liners, or with way too many pop culture references. I mean, I don’t know about you but I think I can make it through a whole conversation with somebody without even once mentioning my favorite 80’s movie or video game.
And the story really took a turn for the stupid, to me. Totally unbelievable. The author himself makes fun of how unbelievable it is within the story, but that doesn’t make it any better. I do applaud his accomplishment of writing and publishing a popular, successful series. It’s just not for me, I guess.
And the story really took a turn for the stupid, to me. Totally unbelievable. The author himself makes fun of how unbelievable it is within the story, but that doesn’t make it any better. I do applaud his accomplishment of writing and publishing a popular, successful series. It’s just not for me, I guess.
February 12, 2020
Three books all linked, with characters that cross over to each one.
I liked how the stories all converged, that characters seemed stuck out on a limb and yet the events of their stories ended up pulling them together in very interesting ways.
Characters that started out weak, even annoyingly so, became strong and worthy of respect. Others that seemed strong and invulnerable, faced situations that broke even their walls down.
Excellently written, with good character development and people that you care about. Strong story lines that flow nicely and build tension, drama or excitement really effectively.
Each book, potentially, could be a stand alone but they work really well together as a trilogy. And there are more, I would be willing to delve into more of the Breakers series at a later date.
I liked how the stories all converged, that characters seemed stuck out on a limb and yet the events of their stories ended up pulling them together in very interesting ways.
Characters that started out weak, even annoyingly so, became strong and worthy of respect. Others that seemed strong and invulnerable, faced situations that broke even their walls down.
Excellently written, with good character development and people that you care about. Strong story lines that flow nicely and build tension, drama or excitement really effectively.
Each book, potentially, could be a stand alone but they work really well together as a trilogy. And there are more, I would be willing to delve into more of the Breakers series at a later date.
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November 24, 2020I found this series worthy of several rereads. This is very unusual for me. I have read most of the sequel series also, just a couple more books to catch up. Usually Kindle Unlimited is my friend, but I have actually purchased these books, having found them worth keeping.
Others have criticised the superfluity of quips and witty repartee in the dialog. This is probably a failing, but I take it as an entertaining lift in what are often dark and terrifying situations, and I have not found this detrimental.
Every time I revisit this series, I find it hard to put my kindle down.
We are currently in the midst of second wave COVID-19. Here in the UK we are facing uncertain prospects with Brexit. Across the world everything seems to be unraveling. This series shows how much worse it could be, and provides much food for thought.
Others have criticised the superfluity of quips and witty repartee in the dialog. This is probably a failing, but I take it as an entertaining lift in what are often dark and terrifying situations, and I have not found this detrimental.
Every time I revisit this series, I find it hard to put my kindle down.
We are currently in the midst of second wave COVID-19. Here in the UK we are facing uncertain prospects with Brexit. Across the world everything seems to be unraveling. This series shows how much worse it could be, and provides much food for thought.
August 8, 2018
The Breakers 1-3 is a great, fast read in a dystopian So-Cal setting. The primary protagonist is female, resourceful, tough and determined. So much in fact that at times, she and her friends, pressed to the edge to survive, must become the antagonists. I enjoyed this book a lot for its world building; something the author achieves with most entertaining and suspenseful results without throwing in a single witch, zombie, vampire or ghoul. Perhaps it is an old metaphor, but it is the battling factions of humans, devolved into pirates and gangs, who make the best monsters. There is so much more depth to the story than a review can provide... but the bottom line is you will definitely want to keep turning the page!
January 28, 2018
Finally, an enthralling, adventurous sci-fi series without any jargon! This series was exceptionally entertaining!!
The author showcases each character's endearing quirks, irritating flaws and entire decision-making process, which made for a highly relatable cast. I enjoyed getting to know each of them and became invested in their stories. It wasn't your typical hero story and felt more realistic - ordinary people saving the world almost by accident.
Going back and forth between characters made for a thrilling read. The cliffhangers kept coming, and I was absolutely immersed. This would make an incredible TV series. I can't wait to start books 4-6!
The author showcases each character's endearing quirks, irritating flaws and entire decision-making process, which made for a highly relatable cast. I enjoyed getting to know each of them and became invested in their stories. It wasn't your typical hero story and felt more realistic - ordinary people saving the world almost by accident.
Going back and forth between characters made for a thrilling read. The cliffhangers kept coming, and I was absolutely immersed. This would make an incredible TV series. I can't wait to start books 4-6!
August 26, 2017
There is a lot to unpack with these books. Some reviewers are quite correct that a good editing process is missing. Dialogue is stilted and rambling. Some pieces of the plot make no sense. Having said that the story still is somehow still a good read. The author uses an alien invasion using a virus attack that wipes out 99% of Earth's population as a background to the story. Those mega-deaths still result in millions of people immune to the virus but governments and society totally destroyed. Robertson tells of how humankind could react in this situation, the aliens really a side story.
February 4, 2018
Scary!!!!!
First of all I can watch or read anything without getting scared,except Chucky when I was like 8 when it came out. This book...... Let me tell you,I had to have my husband walk me to the bathroom at night I was that scared. One night I went to the back of the house,my 9 year old daughter was in the spare room when she was supposed to be in bed; I screamed but there was no sound,you know the one!!
Anyway,well done,all the gore very detailed. Even though starting out was slow,by chapter 3 I was hooked.
First of all I can watch or read anything without getting scared,except Chucky when I was like 8 when it came out. This book...... Let me tell you,I had to have my husband walk me to the bathroom at night I was that scared. One night I went to the back of the house,my 9 year old daughter was in the spare room when she was supposed to be in bed; I screamed but there was no sound,you know the one!!
Anyway,well done,all the gore very detailed. Even though starting out was slow,by chapter 3 I was hooked.
March 30, 2018
Good story line
I find this series to be believable once you accept the premise of the aliens. The characters all have their flaws making them human. No super heroes with unending good luck and unbelievable breakthroughs that win the day. I also like the multi threaded story line. It makes the whole thing much more interesting and gives it great depth. The main characters are fleshed out really well without becoming boring. Great job. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
I find this series to be believable once you accept the premise of the aliens. The characters all have their flaws making them human. No super heroes with unending good luck and unbelievable breakthroughs that win the day. I also like the multi threaded story line. It makes the whole thing much more interesting and gives it great depth. The main characters are fleshed out really well without becoming boring. Great job. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
March 22, 2019
Fanfeakingtastic!
freaking awesome. Cant wait to read the rest. I've always have had empathy to those that fight in any war. Your book let me see it all in a brand new light. I just wish that those in power over all the sheeple could do the same. I pray every night that we learn to save our world, & too often have nightmares that we won't. Until humans can evolve from their parasitic thinking, I'm afraid we may all be doomed. If you think about it enough, that might not be such a bad thing. Thank you. You're a great storyteller.
freaking awesome. Cant wait to read the rest. I've always have had empathy to those that fight in any war. Your book let me see it all in a brand new light. I just wish that those in power over all the sheeple could do the same. I pray every night that we learn to save our world, & too often have nightmares that we won't. Until humans can evolve from their parasitic thinking, I'm afraid we may all be doomed. If you think about it enough, that might not be such a bad thing. Thank you. You're a great storyteller.
September 21, 2021
Read the first book but I'm not going to continue with this series.
The overall idea behind the plot is good and I was looking forward to a somewhat novel post-apocalyptic story, but the writing was stilted in places which made it difficult to get in the flow of the story.
It started well, but as the book progressed I became increasingly annoyed by most characters. By the end I was rooting for the aliens.
As others have already observed, the constant sarcastic/witty dialogue becomes very grating too.
The overall idea behind the plot is good and I was looking forward to a somewhat novel post-apocalyptic story, but the writing was stilted in places which made it difficult to get in the flow of the story.
It started well, but as the book progressed I became increasingly annoyed by most characters. By the end I was rooting for the aliens.
As others have already observed, the constant sarcastic/witty dialogue becomes very grating too.
September 22, 2021
Compulsive reading
Too many of these novels fail because the characters are cardboard thin and not credible. Often the plot is riddled with holes.
Robertson’s series is narrated by several characters - a man whose girlfriend is about to ditch him, a young woman trying to save her younger brother after a pandemic, and a young girl forced to survive on her own after her parents die from the Panhandle pandemic.
I couldn’t put this book down, and I’ll be reading everything else I can find of his.
Enjoy.
Too many of these novels fail because the characters are cardboard thin and not credible. Often the plot is riddled with holes.
Robertson’s series is narrated by several characters - a man whose girlfriend is about to ditch him, a young woman trying to save her younger brother after a pandemic, and a young girl forced to survive on her own after her parents die from the Panhandle pandemic.
I couldn’t put this book down, and I’ll be reading everything else I can find of his.
Enjoy.
May 28, 2017
Earth is invaded by octopus-like aliens, but not before they have released a deadly virus that kills almost every inhabitant. Island groups of survivors assemble and some offer resistance. The main characters include a devil-may-care type who ends up accomplishing incredible feats, even when he's just trying to survive. A young-teen girl determined to avenge her parents' deaths from the plague arises in book 3. One anticipates book 4 with the question of what's next.
April 13, 2020
Topical
I really enjoyed this series. Interesting how they link together and how each character learns about himself I thought some of the scenarios were a bit far-fetched but I can imagine that once society breaks down there will always be a semblance of reconstruction and trying to make a form of society. I found it quite believable but at the same time a little too extreme to be real.
I really enjoyed this series. Interesting how they link together and how each character learns about himself I thought some of the scenarios were a bit far-fetched but I can imagine that once society breaks down there will always be a semblance of reconstruction and trying to make a form of society. I found it quite believable but at the same time a little too extreme to be real.
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