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Survive
Experience the Ultimate Test of Survival and Heroism in “Survive” by Dan Durkee
“I am what survives of me.” – Erik Erikson
“Survive” is a gripping tale of terror, heroism, and the indomitable human spirit, a must-read for fans of adventure survival books, horror thrillers, and fiction books about survival.
When Keith and his crew are dispatched to a national wildfire near the Canadian border in Washington state, they see it as nothing but another day at a dangerous job. Eager to meet their deadline, they take a treacherous shortcut through an old logging road deep into the dense forests of Spokane.
Tragedy strikes when their engine collides with an unknown obstacle, sending it tumbling into a ravine. With two of their crew members seriously injured and no means of communication, they are left to fend for themselves in the unforgiving wilderness, more than forty miles from civilization.
As the days stretch on, they come to realize that their isolation is not the only threat they face. Something sinister is lurking in the woods, hunting them down one by one.
Now the real question Can Keith and his crew 'Survive' against all odds? Or will they lose themselves in the wilderness entirely?
Read “Survive” if you A lover of horror thriller books that keep you on the edge of your seat.Seeking a heart-pounding adventure in the world of survival.Excited to witness the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Get ready for a heart-pounding adventure that combines elements of horror, thriller, and adult fiction.
Don't miss out on this gripping journey.
Buy 'Survive' now!
“I am what survives of me.” – Erik Erikson
“Survive” is a gripping tale of terror, heroism, and the indomitable human spirit, a must-read for fans of adventure survival books, horror thrillers, and fiction books about survival.
When Keith and his crew are dispatched to a national wildfire near the Canadian border in Washington state, they see it as nothing but another day at a dangerous job. Eager to meet their deadline, they take a treacherous shortcut through an old logging road deep into the dense forests of Spokane.
Tragedy strikes when their engine collides with an unknown obstacle, sending it tumbling into a ravine. With two of their crew members seriously injured and no means of communication, they are left to fend for themselves in the unforgiving wilderness, more than forty miles from civilization.
As the days stretch on, they come to realize that their isolation is not the only threat they face. Something sinister is lurking in the woods, hunting them down one by one.
Now the real question Can Keith and his crew 'Survive' against all odds? Or will they lose themselves in the wilderness entirely?
Read “Survive” if you A lover of horror thriller books that keep you on the edge of your seat.Seeking a heart-pounding adventure in the world of survival.Excited to witness the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Get ready for a heart-pounding adventure that combines elements of horror, thriller, and adult fiction.
Don't miss out on this gripping journey.
Buy 'Survive' now!
329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 28, 2023
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July 24, 2024
A 3.75
Interesting creature in the forest tale. Keith Wright, an experienced firefighter, is part of a deployment team of four on their way to a wildfire somewhere off the coast of Washington when bad luck strikes: a giant log derails their fire truck en route. The next five days are a pure adrenaline rush: who will make it and what happens next. As I mentioned, interesting story. That's what I love about a great horror story.
What I didn't like about this particular horror story:
1) I felt as if the author overexplained things, such as describing everything down to the very email they used for deploying resources
2) firefighters are awesome; that said: nobody is that calm and helpful in every single situation. There was ZERO conflict between the four men other than a few raised voices. Then everyone immediately apologized afterwards. Really? Just good old fashioned camaraderie. Even the "a-hole" Zane was helpful. I get firefighters are brothers, but people are people.
3) No conclusion as to what it exactly was. I guess the author wanted to us to visualize an awful, big, furry animal capable of stalking you over the course of five days, but it left me a little short of closure. Not a bad thing, but still worth noting.
Conclusion: All and all, decent read. I could tell this was a story by a new author (typos, lack of conflict, overdevelopment of one scene/character over the other), but I'm a sucker for survival horror and would still recommend at a solid 3.75 stars.
Interesting creature in the forest tale. Keith Wright, an experienced firefighter, is part of a deployment team of four on their way to a wildfire somewhere off the coast of Washington when bad luck strikes: a giant log derails their fire truck en route. The next five days are a pure adrenaline rush: who will make it and what happens next. As I mentioned, interesting story. That's what I love about a great horror story.
What I didn't like about this particular horror story:
1) I felt as if the author overexplained things, such as describing everything down to the very email they used for deploying resources
2) firefighters are awesome; that said: nobody is that calm and helpful in every single situation. There was ZERO conflict between the four men other than a few raised voices. Then everyone immediately apologized afterwards. Really? Just good old fashioned camaraderie. Even the "a-hole" Zane was helpful. I get firefighters are brothers, but people are people.
3) No conclusion as to what it exactly was. I guess the author wanted to us to visualize an awful, big, furry animal capable of stalking you over the course of five days, but it left me a little short of closure. Not a bad thing, but still worth noting.
Conclusion: All and all, decent read. I could tell this was a story by a new author (typos, lack of conflict, overdevelopment of one scene/character over the other), but I'm a sucker for survival horror and would still recommend at a solid 3.75 stars.
November 7, 2024
Stranded with injuries is just the beginning
I have to give a written review of this fantastic book. The characters were brought to life quickly, and I was drawn into the book from page 1. I also loved the way the story unfolded into a scary encounter with something out in the woods. Each chapter got better and better, with the ending being perfect. If you love creature feature stories surrounding by a fight for survival, this is a must-read.
I have to give a written review of this fantastic book. The characters were brought to life quickly, and I was drawn into the book from page 1. I also loved the way the story unfolded into a scary encounter with something out in the woods. Each chapter got better and better, with the ending being perfect. If you love creature feature stories surrounding by a fight for survival, this is a must-read.
April 12, 2024
Heroic and tragic
Immediately got to know Keith's character. Wasn't sure where this story was going but was so captivated by each screen I couldn't put down until finished. Totally invested in each of the characters.
Immediately got to know Keith's character. Wasn't sure where this story was going but was so captivated by each screen I couldn't put down until finished. Totally invested in each of the characters.
April 28, 2024
Learn to use contractions
The story wasn't bad, definitely nothing amazing but what really ruined it for me was the lack of contractions in the dialogue. It was like robots talking to each other.
The story wasn't bad, definitely nothing amazing but what really ruined it for me was the lack of contractions in the dialogue. It was like robots talking to each other.
July 20, 2024
Excellent
I bought this book on a hunch and was very pleasantly surprised. I was hooked from the beginning and read it over several hours. Mr. Durkee certainly knows how to tell a story. Worth buying and reading
I bought this book on a hunch and was very pleasantly surprised. I was hooked from the beginning and read it over several hours. Mr. Durkee certainly knows how to tell a story. Worth buying and reading
February 3, 2024
enjoyed this one!
Could have had a bit more of Bigfoot. But in the end it kept me turning pages to get to the end. Hoping the author will put together another one.
Could have had a bit more of Bigfoot. But in the end it kept me turning pages to get to the end. Hoping the author will put together another one.
February 26, 2024
Loved this book! Easy to read and fast-paced! Much better than other books with the same topic!
March 28, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great character development, fast-paced and downright scary!
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