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Fury: Episode 2
The sharp, tangy scent of rusted steel is in my nose. Bales of hay are bright yellow, like spun gold, shimmering in the light of the fire. There's more yellow—long tendrils of hair that belong to a child. I can smell her, can smell her fear.
It makes me hungry.
It's not rusted steel I smell after all—it's blood.
Scared of her growing feelings for Luke, Josi strikes out on her own, determined never to get close to another living soul. A desperate fear is kindling inside her—a fear of the intimacy Luke craves, and a fear of her own terrible past and the trail of murders she has left in her wake.
Despite the danger, Luke is drawn to Josi, and is determined to discover the truth about her fury despite the risks. Luke knows that Josi will be hunted by the Bloods—the secret police who slaughter anyone who hasn't been cured.
Is Josi's fury enough to keep her alive? And will the deadly secret Luke is keeping from her be discovered? It is a secret he has fought to protect—lied to protect. A secret that could destroy them both if discovered ...
This is a novella-length episode of Fury. It will conclude with Episode 3 on 25 March. Please visit www.momentumbooks.com.au/authors/char... for release dates, further information, and to sign-up to be notified of the next release.
It makes me hungry.
It's not rusted steel I smell after all—it's blood.
Scared of her growing feelings for Luke, Josi strikes out on her own, determined never to get close to another living soul. A desperate fear is kindling inside her—a fear of the intimacy Luke craves, and a fear of her own terrible past and the trail of murders she has left in her wake.
Despite the danger, Luke is drawn to Josi, and is determined to discover the truth about her fury despite the risks. Luke knows that Josi will be hunted by the Bloods—the secret police who slaughter anyone who hasn't been cured.
Is Josi's fury enough to keep her alive? And will the deadly secret Luke is keeping from her be discovered? It is a secret he has fought to protect—lied to protect. A secret that could destroy them both if discovered ...
This is a novella-length episode of Fury. It will conclude with Episode 3 on 25 March. Please visit www.momentumbooks.com.au/authors/char... for release dates, further information, and to sign-up to be notified of the next release.
115 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 18, 2014
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About the author
Charlotte McConaghy
22 books9,189 followersCharlotte McConaghy is the author of the New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Bestseller WILD DARK SHORE, named Amazon’s Best Book of the Year So Far for 2025; as well as the New York Times Bestseller ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES, winner of the Indie Book Award for Fiction 2022; and the international bestseller MIGRATIONS, a TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year and the Amazon Best Fiction Book of the Year for 2020.
She started her writing career with a number of SF/F titles for YA readers; MIGRATIONS was her first foray into adult literature.
Her books have been translated into more than 25 languages, and are being adapted for film and television. She lives in Sydney with her partner and two children.
She started her writing career with a number of SF/F titles for YA readers; MIGRATIONS was her first foray into adult literature.
Her books have been translated into more than 25 languages, and are being adapted for film and television. She lives in Sydney with her partner and two children.
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April 2, 2014
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
Late at night after finishing Episode 2, I sat up and thought of this one line, these words woven together so beautifully, and they meant something to me. This sentence struck a cord deep in my heart. This one sentence can be applied to so many things in life and going forward I will remember it.
Fury: Episode 2 (Book One of The Cure) by Charlotte McConaghy, is simply breathtaking.
In Episode 2 we find out more about Josi, Luke, and Anthony. The plot and pace of the story is pieced together flawlessly.
Finding out who Luke truly is only added to the intensity of the story. I do not want to write any spoilers as Fury is a novel worth reading and experiencing on your own. It was emotional and greatly added to my love and appreciation for how the author placed Luke in a situation where he would have to either go down the path of duty and obligation, or walk down the lonely road of following your heart and fighting a corrupted system. Luke is so very dear in my eyes...
As I read from Anthony's POV, it was a joy to watch him grow, to see him begin to grasp what was transpiring all around him, that while he has been "cured" he can still grasp logic and strive for the man he might have been prior to receiving the cure.
And Josi...to read from her POV was like being there with her, traveling with her on this perilous journey to prevent the loss of more lives than she has already taken when transitioning under the blood moon. There was genuine anguish at the thought of her being unable to control herself. Josi has known no kindness in her life until Luke finds her, and given Josi's back story (history of abusiveness, no parental love, etc.) Luke's love for Josi is simply beautiful, written in such a way that makes the reader want to have some faith in humanity, that not all is lost.
Episode 2 was every bit as powerful and thought provoking as Episode 1. I am now and forever a fan of Ms. McConaghy. I cannot recommend Fury enough. Reading Fury was much like reading perfection on a page.
Late at night after finishing Episode 2, I sat up and thought of this one line, these words woven together so beautifully, and they meant something to me. This sentence struck a cord deep in my heart. This one sentence can be applied to so many things in life and going forward I will remember it.
Fury: Episode 2 (Book One of The Cure) by Charlotte McConaghy, is simply breathtaking.
In Episode 2 we find out more about Josi, Luke, and Anthony. The plot and pace of the story is pieced together flawlessly.
Finding out who Luke truly is only added to the intensity of the story. I do not want to write any spoilers as Fury is a novel worth reading and experiencing on your own. It was emotional and greatly added to my love and appreciation for how the author placed Luke in a situation where he would have to either go down the path of duty and obligation, or walk down the lonely road of following your heart and fighting a corrupted system. Luke is so very dear in my eyes...
As I read from Anthony's POV, it was a joy to watch him grow, to see him begin to grasp what was transpiring all around him, that while he has been "cured" he can still grasp logic and strive for the man he might have been prior to receiving the cure.
And Josi...to read from her POV was like being there with her, traveling with her on this perilous journey to prevent the loss of more lives than she has already taken when transitioning under the blood moon. There was genuine anguish at the thought of her being unable to control herself. Josi has known no kindness in her life until Luke finds her, and given Josi's back story (history of abusiveness, no parental love, etc.) Luke's love for Josi is simply beautiful, written in such a way that makes the reader want to have some faith in humanity, that not all is lost.
Episode 2 was every bit as powerful and thought provoking as Episode 1. I am now and forever a fan of Ms. McConaghy. I cannot recommend Fury enough. Reading Fury was much like reading perfection on a page.
May 13, 2014
This is GARONTEED to give you the feels no joke! Part 2 of Fury is nothing short of as Amaze-Balls-As-It-Gets! No slump, no slow down this ish just keeps getting better and better. One thing I’ve learned is it doesn’t take in depth descriptions…you know the ones I’m talking about droning on and on about the color of the leaves...
NO! Stop! I don’t pick up books to read about your creative writing!! I pick up books to get dragged to another world, McConaghy does just that!! This dystopian society is crystal clear in my mind’s eye without the unnecessary fillers. This isn’t easy to do McConaghy has it all figured out because the setting the interactions and the emotions bleed through the pages.
F-uture, Josi continues to tell her story hoping that Anthony(her doctor) will finally believe her she has been shrouded her entire life parts of herself have gone missing.
U-ncompromising, Luke knows he has to figure out a way to save Josi. He too, carries a huge burden one he must keep strictly hidden or his world will combust.
R-ealization, Anthony comes to terms with Josi’s situation but something more painful becomes more apparent to him. It’s a fight against the clock at this point everyone is in danger.
Y-olk, tender and delicate Josi has to stop the madness before everything breaks and she ruins the man she loves.
EGADS!
SH%# just got REAL!! The ball has dropped and secrets HEAVY life altering secrets are out! Josi is still recounting her past and we find out things in Lukes POV that Josi doesn’t know. Look I know Josi is the one recounting her past so WHY does Luke have a past POV? He’s not the one telling the story. Dont try to break it down y'all this is FICTION not real…Laws of physics do NOT apply! Just enjoy it! I did and I know you will too! I CANT WAIT to see how McConaghy brings everything full circle! This is an amazing read! If you like dystopians you will LOVE this series!! Bravo Bravo Bravo!!
My Rating
4.5 Counseling, Assignment, Police Station, Primer, Cello, Maria, 11th hour, Wasps, Rebellion, Mother, Bloods, Betrayal, Experiment, Destruction, immeasurable LOVE filled stars!!! PICK up THESE BOOKS NOW!! DO IT!!!
NO! Stop! I don’t pick up books to read about your creative writing!! I pick up books to get dragged to another world, McConaghy does just that!! This dystopian society is crystal clear in my mind’s eye without the unnecessary fillers. This isn’t easy to do McConaghy has it all figured out because the setting the interactions and the emotions bleed through the pages.
F-uture, Josi continues to tell her story hoping that Anthony(her doctor) will finally believe her she has been shrouded her entire life parts of herself have gone missing.
U-ncompromising, Luke knows he has to figure out a way to save Josi. He too, carries a huge burden one he must keep strictly hidden or his world will combust.
R-ealization, Anthony comes to terms with Josi’s situation but something more painful becomes more apparent to him. It’s a fight against the clock at this point everyone is in danger.
Y-olk, tender and delicate Josi has to stop the madness before everything breaks and she ruins the man she loves.
EGADS!
SH%# just got REAL!! The ball has dropped and secrets HEAVY life altering secrets are out! Josi is still recounting her past and we find out things in Lukes POV that Josi doesn’t know. Look I know Josi is the one recounting her past so WHY does Luke have a past POV? He’s not the one telling the story. Dont try to break it down y'all this is FICTION not real…Laws of physics do NOT apply! Just enjoy it! I did and I know you will too! I CANT WAIT to see how McConaghy brings everything full circle! This is an amazing read! If you like dystopians you will LOVE this series!! Bravo Bravo Bravo!!
My Rating
4.5 Counseling, Assignment, Police Station, Primer, Cello, Maria, 11th hour, Wasps, Rebellion, Mother, Bloods, Betrayal, Experiment, Destruction, immeasurable LOVE filled stars!!! PICK up THESE BOOKS NOW!! DO IT!!!
April 16, 2014
Brilliant. Couldn't put it down. Episode 3 here we come.
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