Going Gone

The Irish End Game #2

by Susan Kiernan-Lewis

n Going Gone, Book 2 of the dystopian series, The Irish End Game, tragedy strikes the three Americans where they live in Ireland. Sarah Woodson is brutally taken —across the Irish Sea to the pastoral beauty of England’s Cotswold’s—and the horrors of a post-apocalyptic sex slave trade.

Determined to escape her captors—including a monster who’s vowed never to let her leave England alive—and to survive the impossible journey of a thousand miles through the harsh Welsh wilderness, Sarah uses every resource she has to find her way home again. Going Gone is an adventure tale of heart-stopping proportion showing the resiliency of the human spirit and the unfathomable depths of a mother’s love.

Genres: Apocalyptic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Fiction, Ebooks, Irish Literature

308 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 9, 2013

Reviews

[Drew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Compared to the first book in this series, I found this part less enjoyable. I felt that it dragged heavily in certain parts and got somewhat boring. It finally did redeem itself in the end. I’m hoping the third book will offer some exciting closure.

[Rainbowgardener · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the first one in this series. The novelty of just learning basic survival skills like cooking,making a fire and so on in a world with no electricity or electronics had worn off. sarah and her son John aren't learning anything any more. And David, the husband/ father isn't learning anything at all, since he is dead, brutally murdered. That isn't really a spoiler, since it happens within the first 30 pages.

Of course , David had to be removed from the scene so that the romance between Sarah and Mike, the handsome Irish good guy who has been flirting with her since Book 1, can proceed. Other than that the whole book is just Perils of Pauline with plucky Sarah constantly in danger, constantly being captured by various people and fighting her way loose. This should be an action movies. Just to give one example, Sarah is captured, turned over to one of the bad guys to be his sex slave. The bad guy is so big he fills the doorway when he enters the room and he has a gun. Sarah is stark naked and unarmed , yet she manages to disarm and kill him and escape (her body count is pretty impressive). So she and Mike are continually fighting their way towards each other. Will they survive? Will they find each other? What do you think?

And the whole suspension of disbelief thing is just blown up. In the first book it is mentioned one time that while Ireland and UK suffered terribly in this sort of war, in the US, only Boston was bombed. So surely the US should have been able to pull itself together pretty easily. But Going Gone is completely focused on Ireland and rarely mentions the US or any other parts of the world for most of the book. Sarah still has no communication with the States, doesn't know if her parents are dead or alive or how damaged the US is. She keeps writing handwritten letters to her parents that she has no way to mail. But it is now 18 months after the "Crisis.". You are telling me in all that time, the barely impacted US has been unable to establish any communication with its citizens abroad? Unable to rescue them? Unable to help it's allies restore order and modern tech? Not buying it.
Definitely not going to read ten more books in this series. In fact I don't think I will bother reading book 3.

[Julianne G Cockey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explosive sequel

It's all about surviving to escape the awful nightmares of a bitter world to find hope and love in a destroyed civilization. A non stop read to the end, be ready to jump into book three.

[Jeni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to the audiobook, which was read by the author. Most authors don't do justice to their own story, but not so here.

This is the 2nd in a dystopian series based around an American family, Sarah Woodson, her husband David, & son, John. The 1st of the series started with them going to Ireland for a vacation just before an International catastrophe occurs & all electricity and electronic communications is gone.

This 2nd book starts with Sarah being abducted to the Cotswolds, and continues with all that happens to her as her focus centers on escaping back to Ireland.

Some of the beginning & middle of the story seemed repetitious & thus felt rather slow-paced, but overall it's a well-told story of survival. I'm looking forward to the next in the series, "Heading Home".

[Walter L Menges III · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is so brutal and disgusting I can't finish it. I have never read so deplorable story with no rhyme or reason and no end to the depravity. A disgusting read. I will not be wasting any time or money on another book in this series. No stars. This book earns none.

Terrible book. I could not finish it. The storyline was just one atrocious act after another. I cannot imagine anyone conjuring such cruelty and depravity. I will not purchase any more books in this series and I could not be more disappointed in the content. No star rating. None earned.

[TIM VICKERS · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second in an 11 book series, this story follows the continued struggles and adventures of an American family fighting for survival in Ireland after a major catastrophe impacts society.
I read the book following the cliff-hanger end of the first in the series but have found the story a little slow and drawn out. On the good side, it does hold your attention and has some very engaging characters, so much so I am tempted to buy book 3 to discover what has become of one of these characters.

[Mackenzie Mitro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect in the second book of this series, but it was full of so much more action compared to the first book

This book was definitely a little bit more dark and there were definitely things like rape, concentration camps, and whore houses. The main character made it through all of this showing such determination to find her family. And even family that wasn’t blood related she fought so hard for which was comforting in some of the dark parts of the book.

[Wilma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love stories about people trying to survive. This is the second in a series where a family get caught in Ireland when a nuke is dropped on England. Lots of adventure and touching moments. I'd highly recommend this book. Good characters, plot and writing in general.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable story. Much better than the first.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good one

And the story goes on. Fast moving, surprises, not a lot of fun for the characters though. Ready to move on to the next one.

[Kathleen Krywokulsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Love The Irish End Game series. Going Gone ,exciting and lots of action.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A scary time to be a woman in Ireland.

[Jenna Hays · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just due to the description I didn’t think I would be able to stomach reading this, but it was tastefully written and enjoyed the second book in the series. Free on Apple Books.

[Normand Girard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Going Gone: Not sure how much misery and unhappiness one person can withstand, but this book takes you there, via the main character . What a read!

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting world of an apocalyptic Ireland and what you would do to survive....

[Lindasp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! This Irish End Games series is SO exciting that I have to take a break between books to recover! This is the second book in the series of an American family trapped in Ireland on their holiday by a hydrogen bomb/Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) which has caused all machines, power, communication to cease. It's almost back to like a Middle Ages life style. I thought the first book was very exciting and this book continues the tension and excitement as the family with the help of their Irish neighbours and friends must battle evil gangs and lawlessness.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sarah Woodson's life as drastically changed in 1year. From an American soccer mom to a catastrophe survivor in a foreign land, Ireland, she has had to lean on herself and people she loves. Very fast paced, the novel of a modern day ruined world explores the skills necessary to survive when there are no true laws. Beginning the last book in the series now.

[Bullman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gread read!

I have enjoyed books 1&2 and just purchased book 3 and books 4-6 box set and saved a bundle of money. If you enjoy post apocalyptic drama type reading and/or books situated in Ireland you will thoroughly enjoy this book and series. Very well written and very believable.

[Linda Barnhart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is #2 in this series and it certainly didn't disappoint. Sarah is brutally kidnapped and the book centres on her returning to Ireland. The book is a bit violent in parts but again I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for #3.

[Noella Allisen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok. So I'm hooked but oh lordy I am really, really having to suspend any belief or analysis about the hows and whys. Nevertheless I do want to know what the heck is going to happen to Rambo lady so will now move on to book number three.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story continues with more terrible events happening .. will this nightmare ever end...

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't like this book as much as the first. It seemed to be so out there and more extreme than I could think plausible. I was ready to finish it so I could start the third book.

[Kathy Comstock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

There was a lot of action along with a lot of surprises, many of which pulled heart stings. Fast moving.

[Rizello · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. There are times when it feels the hardships are too much to bear, and then there are moments of joy and delight.

[Chris Power · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book in the "Irish End Games" series. I think there are 6 or 7 now. Fast paced escapism. No award winning literary prose, but rather a fun, quick, summer read.

[Kerri Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE this series, I buy them as soon as I get the email they are available.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Going Gone

Great read very captivating. Another awesome plot to go with Free Falling. Look forward to the next book. Starting it now.

[Dee C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was just as exciting as the first!!