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After the Tide
They thought the darkness was behind them. They were wrong.
A decade ago, a devastating bioweapon changed the face of humanity. Innocent people were turned into ravenous creatures driven by a relentless urge for destruction. Now the survivors struggle to rebuild their lives in the remains of a shattered America.
Captain Dominic Holland leads a crew of skilled covert operatives and scientific personnel on a clandestine ship to protect the US from chemical and biological weapons. Their mission takes a harrowing turn when a vital agricultural lab in a troubled New England town falls prey to a vicious attack. Dom’s team is tasked with saving any survivors. But what they uncover is more devastating than the ruins of a lab.
Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, Dom’s daughter Kara ventures into the wild alone to search for a missing woman. But her mission quickly takes a startling turn. She must learn to trust an unexpected ally to survive a far more sinister threat than she ever anticipated.
As danger escalates at every turn, Dom and Kara find themselves entangled in a web of unimaginable horrors. They must navigate the treacherous post-apocalyptic landscape to safeguard the fragile future of America. In this relentless thriller, where every step could be their last, Dom and Kara fight not only for survival but for the very soul of a nation teetering on the brink of extinction.
A decade ago, a devastating bioweapon changed the face of humanity. Innocent people were turned into ravenous creatures driven by a relentless urge for destruction. Now the survivors struggle to rebuild their lives in the remains of a shattered America.
Captain Dominic Holland leads a crew of skilled covert operatives and scientific personnel on a clandestine ship to protect the US from chemical and biological weapons. Their mission takes a harrowing turn when a vital agricultural lab in a troubled New England town falls prey to a vicious attack. Dom’s team is tasked with saving any survivors. But what they uncover is more devastating than the ruins of a lab.
Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, Dom’s daughter Kara ventures into the wild alone to search for a missing woman. But her mission quickly takes a startling turn. She must learn to trust an unexpected ally to survive a far more sinister threat than she ever anticipated.
As danger escalates at every turn, Dom and Kara find themselves entangled in a web of unimaginable horrors. They must navigate the treacherous post-apocalyptic landscape to safeguard the fragile future of America. In this relentless thriller, where every step could be their last, Dom and Kara fight not only for survival but for the very soul of a nation teetering on the brink of extinction.
430 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 28, 2024
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Anthony J. Melchiorri
101 books360 followersAnthony J Melchiorri is a scientist with a PhD in bioengineering. Originally from the Midwest, he now lives in Texas. By day, he develops cellular therapies and 3D-printable artificial organs. By night, he writes apocalyptic, medical, and science-fiction thrillers that blend real-world research with other-worldly possibility. When he isn't in the lab or at the keyboard, he spends his time running, reading, hiking, and traveling in search of new story ideas.
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April 30, 2024
A great follow up to the Tide series. Loved being back with these characters again! Looking forward to book two.
January 7, 2025
This series is fantastic! I wasn't ready to let the Hunters go yet.
February 29, 2024
I'm so happy to see The Tide continue after a brief hiatus.
I fell right back into a familiar pattern, following the exploits of the Hunters as they fight the Skulls and rescue survivors of the Tide. Now a new group has emerged and is restarting the terror with a new weapon: A blight that turns all their farms with fields full of produce to feed all the people saved into inedible muck. Nothing works to stop the blight as Dom and Meridith, Sadie and Kara and all the rest of the Hunters try to curb the upheaval of new attacks by Skulls and Hybrids. A new cult has sprung up, the Children of Kusanagi poison the minds of their followers, convincing them that the Oni agent was necessary to winnow the human population and allow nature to restore balance to the world. The Children have taken to wearing Skull armor, disguising themselves as the monsters they revere. They've attracted many Hybrids to join their ranks and gather and control an army of Skulls to spread the blight to the many farms hoping to feed the remaining population.
It didn't take long before I was drawn back aboard the Bethany with Dom and company, fighting the Oni Agent, the Skulls, the Hybrids and the Children of Kusanagi. The Children are so widespread that the Hunters may even be infiltrated with the brainwashed cultists! The action is nonstop, one long fight and several more in their own backyard. I love reading about my old friends and some new acquaintances who may or may not be friendlies. I barely even got started before I found myself dreading the upcoming cliffhanger and yearning for the next exciting volume of Hunters and Skulls in action! This is a great read! And it's going to be an awesome series!
I fell right back into a familiar pattern, following the exploits of the Hunters as they fight the Skulls and rescue survivors of the Tide. Now a new group has emerged and is restarting the terror with a new weapon: A blight that turns all their farms with fields full of produce to feed all the people saved into inedible muck. Nothing works to stop the blight as Dom and Meridith, Sadie and Kara and all the rest of the Hunters try to curb the upheaval of new attacks by Skulls and Hybrids. A new cult has sprung up, the Children of Kusanagi poison the minds of their followers, convincing them that the Oni agent was necessary to winnow the human population and allow nature to restore balance to the world. The Children have taken to wearing Skull armor, disguising themselves as the monsters they revere. They've attracted many Hybrids to join their ranks and gather and control an army of Skulls to spread the blight to the many farms hoping to feed the remaining population.
It didn't take long before I was drawn back aboard the Bethany with Dom and company, fighting the Oni Agent, the Skulls, the Hybrids and the Children of Kusanagi. The Children are so widespread that the Hunters may even be infiltrated with the brainwashed cultists! The action is nonstop, one long fight and several more in their own backyard. I love reading about my old friends and some new acquaintances who may or may not be friendlies. I barely even got started before I found myself dreading the upcoming cliffhanger and yearning for the next exciting volume of Hunters and Skulls in action! This is a great read! And it's going to be an awesome series!
March 30, 2024
Page turning continuation for what happens after "The Tide" series
As usual, Dr. Melchiorri has written a page turning opening book after the biological weapon based on the events of "The Tide" series. The cast of characters have become more hardened left with a devastated world. Survival is still paramount with many new twists.
A very eloquently written, well thought out story worth reading. Even if you haven't read "The Tide" series that I highly recommend to the reader. This is spooky and prescient based on hard biological science.
As usual, Dr. Melchiorri has written a page turning opening book after the biological weapon based on the events of "The Tide" series. The cast of characters have become more hardened left with a devastated world. Survival is still paramount with many new twists.
A very eloquently written, well thought out story worth reading. Even if you haven't read "The Tide" series that I highly recommend to the reader. This is spooky and prescient based on hard biological science.
April 12, 2024
Book 1
Book 1 for After the Tide was a fun read and had a few errors. This takes place 10 years after the series. The plot and characters have developed well enough for a new series. New challenges arise and the telling is from different perspectives of characters, some original and some new. The book was a bit slow in the telling but picked up speed quickly. I look forward to the next book.
Book 1 for After the Tide was a fun read and had a few errors. This takes place 10 years after the series. The plot and characters have developed well enough for a new series. New challenges arise and the telling is from different perspectives of characters, some original and some new. The book was a bit slow in the telling but picked up speed quickly. I look forward to the next book.
August 8, 2024
I received the audiobook as a giveaway from the author. I hadn’t realized at the time there was the entire Tide series before this book. I enjoyed the characters and the setting and plan to track down the earlier books to get to know these characters, and their backstories, even better.
This book does a great job of introducing these characters and the setting, so no need to read The Tide series first.
This book does a great job of introducing these characters and the setting, so no need to read The Tide series first.
February 28, 2024
If you loved The Tide series you are going to be hooked straight away with After The Tide. I can see this storyline going far with the new threats that Dom and his team have to stop. Excitement and thrills in every chapter, I didn't want to put the book down and can't wait for more. Fantastic Mr Melchiorri, a huge fan.
September 25, 2025
It was Great to be with the Crew again
This visit back to The Crew of The Tide was a great ride!
The new characters were great, and the additional group of antagonists (besides Skulls and Hybrids) made for an exciting read.
I look forward to seeing where we go in the next two books!
This visit back to The Crew of The Tide was a great ride!
The new characters were great, and the additional group of antagonists (besides Skulls and Hybrids) made for an exciting read.
I look forward to seeing where we go in the next two books!
April 22, 2024
love this action packed storyline
No breather for these heroes during the end of times. Great character development and action sequences. Love the science element that seems believable and relevant.
No breather for these heroes during the end of times. Great character development and action sequences. Love the science element that seems believable and relevant.
May 27, 2024
continuing a great series
Anthony never disappoints in the Tide series and its continuation is a welcomed addition to the story. Many times we may wonder “what happened after X”, now no need to wonder in this series.
Anthony never disappoints in the Tide series and its continuation is a welcomed addition to the story. Many times we may wonder “what happened after X”, now no need to wonder in this series.
December 21, 2024
It was not as good as the reviews led me to believe. I am not sure that I will continue in this series. Maybe it will get better now that the plot and some characters have been established. Reminds me a lot of hell divers.
March 28, 2024
I am soooo thrilled to be back in the world of The Tide. Great read! Thank you for bringing it back!
May 8, 2024
fun book
Enjoyed the story and the characters. Wasn’t sure where it was going up until the end—quite the ride. Looking forward to the next installment.
Enjoyed the story and the characters. Wasn’t sure where it was going up until the end—quite the ride. Looking forward to the next installment.
May 26, 2024
Great read
Excellent story could not keep from reading, just like the Tides book kept me entertained looking forward for the other books
Excellent story could not keep from reading, just like the Tides book kept me entertained looking forward for the other books
July 14, 2024
after reading the tide series this book was hard for me to get into at first because it started out slow but I am glad I stick it out another series in the making.
July 25, 2024
Nice Return!!
Loved that Anthony brought all these characters back from the Tide series. Really enjoyed book one and am looking forward to book 2.
Loved that Anthony brought all these characters back from the Tide series. Really enjoyed book one and am looking forward to book 2.
July 25, 2024
This book picks up ten years after the original Tide series ends. I really enjoyed seeing what all the new characters are up to now and how they handled a whole new, different kind of threat.
June 27, 2025
Another great book. You know it could not be over after they took down the FGL. Great follow-up on the Hunters.
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