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The Hunger #3
Ravaged
Welcome to the mountains of Pennsylvania, one of the last vestiges of the human race.
Lance York, a self-described loser in another life, has rediscovered himself in the midst of the apocalypse. Along with a cadre of other survivors, including the hardened, sexy Cass, Lance has taken refuge in a compound, struggling to survive the onslaught of monstrosities descending upon them each night.
The horrors that have devoured mankind are changing, their minds rebooting like a computer. Intelligence, the lone advantage of the humans, is returning to the infected. They ravage the compound with calculated, precise strikes, chiseling away at the defenses Lance and his friends have erected.
With the help of new ally, Major Frank Colt, the flickering flame of the old world must fight to stave off the extinguishing tidal wave of the new one.
Lance York, a self-described loser in another life, has rediscovered himself in the midst of the apocalypse. Along with a cadre of other survivors, including the hardened, sexy Cass, Lance has taken refuge in a compound, struggling to survive the onslaught of monstrosities descending upon them each night.
The horrors that have devoured mankind are changing, their minds rebooting like a computer. Intelligence, the lone advantage of the humans, is returning to the infected. They ravage the compound with calculated, precise strikes, chiseling away at the defenses Lance and his friends have erected.
With the help of new ally, Major Frank Colt, the flickering flame of the old world must fight to stave off the extinguishing tidal wave of the new one.
346 pages, Paperback
First published March 2, 2014
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Jason Brant
35 books279 followers"JASON BRANT" is an anagram for Bas Trojann, a former Bigfoot hunter who, after being abducted (and subsequently returned) by aliens, decided to hang up his ghillie suit and enter the world of professional arm wrestling. Despite back-to-back first place finishes in the South Dakota World International Championship League, Bas receded from athletics to invent cheese and give Al Gore the initiative to create the internet.
Nearly a decade after writing the bestselling self-help series, Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese (Cut into Four Pieces) for the Soul, Bas has left his life of notoriety and critical acclaim behind him to write existential, erotic poetry.
His wife washes their clothing on his abs.
Nearly a decade after writing the bestselling self-help series, Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese (Cut into Four Pieces) for the Soul, Bas has left his life of notoriety and critical acclaim behind him to write existential, erotic poetry.
His wife washes their clothing on his abs.
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October 26, 2014
Lance and Cass and the rest of the crew are back. After taking care of Ralph, the crazed militia leader, and taking over his camp, things seemed pretty good for the survivors. True, Pittsburgh and the rest of human civilization were overrun by ravenous hordes of the infected, but at their little compound east of the city they had carved out a little bit of security. They even had power back up! It seemed to good to be true. And, of course, it was.
The infected were continuing to change and mutate. There were increasing signs that they were more than mindless killers. They were setting traps. They were using distraction and misdirection to capture hapless survivors. Clearly something very bad was happening. And then (almost predictably) a megalomaniac major with the US army shows up. He believes bold action is needed to save the remnants of humanity. And he'll be damned if he lets anyone stand in his way. The final confrontation is loads of fun. There is a shoot out between groups of survivors, a descent into the depths of an infected warren/hive, and a final, desperate race to safety.
My knock on the story remain the same. The progression feels very formulaic. If you've read one undead/zombie/infected survivor story, you've read them all. The worst enemies are the humans, etc. The author makes this work because he's so darn good, but I would've liked to see some other twist. The infected growing intelligent was intriguing and I kind of wish this had been explored more. It could've been that thing that made this story deviate from the blueprint.
Another knock is the 'OMG I can't believe he survived' factor. The author intervenes in the story too often to save his characters. One or two of the major characters really should've been dead. Everyone gets one miraculous save, but multiple? Come on!
All in all a fun read. Four out of five stars.
The infected were continuing to change and mutate. There were increasing signs that they were more than mindless killers. They were setting traps. They were using distraction and misdirection to capture hapless survivors. Clearly something very bad was happening. And then (almost predictably) a megalomaniac major with the US army shows up. He believes bold action is needed to save the remnants of humanity. And he'll be damned if he lets anyone stand in his way. The final confrontation is loads of fun. There is a shoot out between groups of survivors, a descent into the depths of an infected warren/hive, and a final, desperate race to safety.
My knock on the story remain the same. The progression feels very formulaic. If you've read one undead/zombie/infected survivor story, you've read them all. The worst enemies are the humans, etc. The author makes this work because he's so darn good, but I would've liked to see some other twist. The infected growing intelligent was intriguing and I kind of wish this had been explored more. It could've been that thing that made this story deviate from the blueprint.
Another knock is the 'OMG I can't believe he survived' factor. The author intervenes in the story too often to save his characters. One or two of the major characters really should've been dead. Everyone gets one miraculous save, but multiple? Come on!
All in all a fun read. Four out of five stars.
May 16, 2019
Great great book, now for book 4
April 1, 2019
Interesting that when they were in Pittsburg it took over a day to get to Greensburg (as I noted in that book’s review) but when they blow up the tunnels supposedly in Pittsburgh it took just 30 mins to get from there back to camp.
After everything Lance has done why would he have to suddenly earn his place on the team just because he was out a bit from the knife wound.
I get that he was recovering but you’re telling me that in the 4-6 months since the knife wound Lance wasn’t exercising everything else? That everyone wasn’t exercising?
After they blew up the tunnels vladies stayed out in the blaring sun just to attack a few guys but somehow artificial bright light is enough to fend them off?
Are the cameras no longer working at the camp? Why not use them to help see what the vladies are doing over night?
Why would you word it like this? Three vladies “one in front and two at my sides” when it would more accurate to say “one in front and one at either side of me”
“They can’t stop biting each other long enough...” what is everyone talking about - that the vladies are so vicious they attack one another. Nope. It was mentioned repeatedly that they don’t even bother with the newly infected much less attack each other once they reach vladie stage. There has been no mention prior to them going at each other and, in fact, explicit statements to the contrary. Why now is everyone saying the opposite?
Why waste the time removing the stumps? They’re not building houses they’re pulling trailers and RVs so just cut the tree with a shirt stump and move along to the next.
Lance just said his “conditioning” felt better than it had in years after helping to cut trees but just before he was complaining about being fatigued doing nothing by slowly patrolling.
They didn’t find Adam in a bank vault. They saw them on the street.
If they had a cloudy day all would not be lost. The batteries wouldn’t instantly drain just because there were clouds. The panels would still receive a trickle charge and the batteries would still retain their charge. Two seconds of research would tell you this. Again, if you don’t know - don’t write it.
The author just said that Lance goes on scavenger runs often but at the very beginning just said that Lance hasn’t been on one because he suddenly had to prove himself again.
Does the author realize there’s other ways to describe a gunshot other than using “bark?” He uses it constantly.
There grass at the golf course would not, in less than two months, be so tall it bent under its own weight. If he left that part out it would have been fine as-is
I doubt the writer is using “squalls” in the right context here. He probably meant (should have used) squabbles.
Why would they not try actual stores for computer parts and such? Even if the stores were looted for TVs and computers the actual parts like motherboards and such would likely be untouched.
“They unloaded their spoils into the back of the Jeep” is not correct. They LOADED their spoils into the back of the Jeep. They will UNLOAD them when they get to camp and take them out of the car.
Why not bring flashlights? They hear something in the basement and go to check it out but didn’t bring their own flashlights?
They’ve been mass-cooking for 4-6 weeks? A food allotment system and self-cooking should have been established as number one priority especially since it would take so much time to get food production working and sustainable.
How is heading up an interstate from Baltimore, MD “headed straight for” the group in Greensburg. They could be headed anywhere and could easily connect to other interstates. I doubt they would announce their intentions to a random wacky guy on the radios.
Why wouldn’t Lance tell Nathaniel to stay to hear their news. It’s important for him to know too.
They didn’t construct a maze. A maze has dead ends and is meant to confuse and trick. They constructed a hive, a tunnel system, or something along those lines.
Why would they waste precious daylight time searching for the body especially one no one knows when they should be prepping for a likely attack at night.
Why would Cass and Lance just walk and hang out in the woods when the vladies just proved they were likely nearby and, again, should be prepping for attack.
If there’s a clear stream right there why are they still sending out runs for water? They should trying to harvest that water and possibly try to divert it into the camp.
All these runs to town why haven’t they been stocking up on garlic and hanging it in trees all around the perimeter and everywhere else as an extra failsafe.
Why would Cass shut off the radio. What if Nathanial or anyone else or even Wild Man ever tries to radio in an emergency. Why aren’t they telling Wild Man of the hives they found and that the vladies are setting traps. That’s vital information to spread.
The feminine of dude is not dudette it’s dudine.
Jim and Jr haven’t been in the camp long but just help themselves to the guns and ammo? Yes, everyone should be armed but not everyone should have open access to the weapons. Someone should be inventorying them and assigning them out.
And why is Cass asking them if an RPG will take out a tank when 1- Iford already said they would and 2- Even if Cass didn’t hear her why not ask Iford, the only military person there.
What does Cass mean “all of a sudden” regarding Lance’s concern with how she dresses. The author has been obsessed with it non-stop for 2.5 books for Christ sakes.
Twice now they referenced something like “from Greensburg” but aren’t they IN Greensburg?
Wouldn’t it just make sense for the vladies to jump from the woods and attack the lamps? There’s nothing protecting the lamps and they jumped on them when they attacked the safe zone. They could have taken out these lamps easily weeks ago even before they got smarter.
Lance is constantly the only one being hurt. He’s bumping and faking and smacking and tripping into everything. He gets hit and punched and tossed around. The others get an occasional hit like Doc getting shot or Cass hitting her head on the curb but for every one of their injuries Lance has dozens. Seems a bit over the top. Him getting his ass kicked doesn’t make him more of a hero it just makes him a damn liability.
Oh great, Lance got glass in his hand now. And of course they could waste time on stop conversations at the worst times as previously noted but by all means let’s not waste a quick second to pull the glass out of your hand. Already making a big deal about the glass and not taking it out but they he’s putting his hands under his pits to put out the fire (which would jam the glass in more) and then he says his palms are fine and wouldn’t have problems using them even though there was just all that junk about the glass in his hand.
Cass took a long pull from the bottle of vodka. Ummmm did we forget she’s pregnant?
Is Doc not interested in Iford being sliced from the vladie? We kept beat over the head with every minor thing with Lance and told about how his injuries impact him constantly but Iford gets gouged through and it’s just forgotten?
It makes no sense that Colt says never mind all that old stuff we don’t do any of that and don’t bother with sir... but call me major. It makes less sense to be called by and outdated military rank than the basic courtesy of sir.
Where is the helicopter? How are they fueling all of these big vehicles and the helicopter? They didn’t even have a tanker truck with them.
Did the writer just steal the velociraptor story from Jurassic park? With the weres/vladies hitting the electric fence at different places searching for a weak point.
Even if Lance doesn’t know, why wouldn’t Colt mention that you don’t inhale cigars and thus it’s not lung cancer it’s more likely mouth cancer. I get that Lance was being a wise ass but it’s stupid statements like this that once again make it seem like the author is clueless about basic things and shouldn’t be using things without knowing about them.
How does Lance know Colt consumes cigars at a comical pace. They’ve only been around for a short period and it’s only the second cigar mentioned.
So it’s not the glass in his hand we are going to hear about constantly. That seemingly was forgotten entirely now and we get to hear about single movement that tweaks Lance’s burns instead.
Didn’t Nathaniel say the military had all kinds of lights set up. Why aren’t they hooking them up as backup lamps.
Why start the fires so early. They will burn through wood so fast to keep piles burning bright enough. They should be conserved and lit only as lights are taken out.
Cass couldn’t understand how Lance could be that careless?!? He’s been nothing BUT careless. The entire story thus far is him being careless. Then he squats next to a large hole he knows has vladies in it AND turns his back to the guy he’s been saying he didn’t trust!?!? Yes he’s careless.
Even though the reader knows a vladie didn’t get him Cass shouldn’t be surprised that a vladie came from the tunnel in the sun. Some attacked in the sun after they blew up the tunnels.
And why didn’t they bring any glow lights or anything to toss down the tunnel. Even if they couldn’t rescue Lance it would give them an idea of what these tunnels are looking like a bit.
Wait a second. Cass doesn’t trust Colt. Is ready to kill Colt. Worries that Lance was right about Colt. But then turns from the hole in the ground and is ready to team up with Colt!?!?
With the absolute absence of ambient sound and anything in the air and no one has ever noticed any of the drones?
Does Doc not realize that a boat comes with built in power and virtually guaranteed shelter since the vladies don’t swim? And why does he think he can’t tend to sick or wounded on a boat? Doctors do it constantly.
They can make it across the big state and to the NJ shore which is 300-350 miles in a day but couldn’t do Pittsburg to Greensburg which is 30-40 miles in a day?
How come the vladies are attacking wild man. How do they know he’s there? Surely they can’t smell or hear him. Is it the generator that attracted them?
Wouldn’t it be easier to just ride out the night fighting vladies then shoot the military guys as dawn approaches and then take their military vehicles? They would never see it coming.
Colt has too been out unaccompanied with his men since they’ve been there. The time he shot Lance and then when he took them all to the spot.
Fighting against rag-tag barely armed civilians with a tank seems a tad too much overkill.
You’d think with all crouching Cass and Lance’s quads wouldn’t burn all the time. There’s no reason they shouldn’t have been doing exercises and drills to get more fit.
We get it, dead bodies smell like rotten meat and it’s a “stench.” We don’t have to have that description every single time much less twice in a row. The writer needs to learn new adjectives for rotting bodies and gunfire.
There was absolutely no reason to shine the light on the nest. They got there and laid the charges with no issue. They could have easily crawled back out with no interaction and blown the place.
Jim and Jr help themselves to a bunch of weapons but then just up and leave? And leave with the weapons no less?
It’s good Nathaniel came to help but why hasn’t he been under attack from the vladies? If they went after a sealed in panic room and the camp how is he avoiding attack?
Kidneys are NOT located in the lower back.
Why are Adam, Lance, and Cass just hanging around chatting. They need to blow the hole and get in a truck to catch up with the rest. All these questions can be had from inside the truck on the way.
Wouldn’t it have been safer for Lance to be face to face tandem instead? It wouldn’t snap the straps right against the wound.
How are they connected? In typical tandem Cass would be behind him and this would not be able to put her head in the crook of Lance’s neck
“So much for being her protector” - since when does she really need a protector? Why? Just because he’s a man he had to protect her? She seems to be protecting him more often than not.
Ummm, Lance didn’t try the keys at the armor car when it was the smartest and safest bet but by all means let’s try the keys in a car that has doors wide open for nearly two months because - yeah, they might work...
How is a vladie charging after Doc when he’s in the water.
Of all people to give a powerful rifle to and needing a careful shot you give it to the guy with a gunshot wound in the chest (where the gun’s kick will be centered) and that he’s weakened and has yet to prove to be a good shot!? Why not Adam or Cass or Paul?
After everything Lance has done why would he have to suddenly earn his place on the team just because he was out a bit from the knife wound.
I get that he was recovering but you’re telling me that in the 4-6 months since the knife wound Lance wasn’t exercising everything else? That everyone wasn’t exercising?
After they blew up the tunnels vladies stayed out in the blaring sun just to attack a few guys but somehow artificial bright light is enough to fend them off?
Are the cameras no longer working at the camp? Why not use them to help see what the vladies are doing over night?
Why would you word it like this? Three vladies “one in front and two at my sides” when it would more accurate to say “one in front and one at either side of me”
“They can’t stop biting each other long enough...” what is everyone talking about - that the vladies are so vicious they attack one another. Nope. It was mentioned repeatedly that they don’t even bother with the newly infected much less attack each other once they reach vladie stage. There has been no mention prior to them going at each other and, in fact, explicit statements to the contrary. Why now is everyone saying the opposite?
Why waste the time removing the stumps? They’re not building houses they’re pulling trailers and RVs so just cut the tree with a shirt stump and move along to the next.
Lance just said his “conditioning” felt better than it had in years after helping to cut trees but just before he was complaining about being fatigued doing nothing by slowly patrolling.
They didn’t find Adam in a bank vault. They saw them on the street.
If they had a cloudy day all would not be lost. The batteries wouldn’t instantly drain just because there were clouds. The panels would still receive a trickle charge and the batteries would still retain their charge. Two seconds of research would tell you this. Again, if you don’t know - don’t write it.
The author just said that Lance goes on scavenger runs often but at the very beginning just said that Lance hasn’t been on one because he suddenly had to prove himself again.
Does the author realize there’s other ways to describe a gunshot other than using “bark?” He uses it constantly.
There grass at the golf course would not, in less than two months, be so tall it bent under its own weight. If he left that part out it would have been fine as-is
I doubt the writer is using “squalls” in the right context here. He probably meant (should have used) squabbles.
Why would they not try actual stores for computer parts and such? Even if the stores were looted for TVs and computers the actual parts like motherboards and such would likely be untouched.
“They unloaded their spoils into the back of the Jeep” is not correct. They LOADED their spoils into the back of the Jeep. They will UNLOAD them when they get to camp and take them out of the car.
Why not bring flashlights? They hear something in the basement and go to check it out but didn’t bring their own flashlights?
They’ve been mass-cooking for 4-6 weeks? A food allotment system and self-cooking should have been established as number one priority especially since it would take so much time to get food production working and sustainable.
How is heading up an interstate from Baltimore, MD “headed straight for” the group in Greensburg. They could be headed anywhere and could easily connect to other interstates. I doubt they would announce their intentions to a random wacky guy on the radios.
Why wouldn’t Lance tell Nathaniel to stay to hear their news. It’s important for him to know too.
They didn’t construct a maze. A maze has dead ends and is meant to confuse and trick. They constructed a hive, a tunnel system, or something along those lines.
Why would they waste precious daylight time searching for the body especially one no one knows when they should be prepping for a likely attack at night.
Why would Cass and Lance just walk and hang out in the woods when the vladies just proved they were likely nearby and, again, should be prepping for attack.
If there’s a clear stream right there why are they still sending out runs for water? They should trying to harvest that water and possibly try to divert it into the camp.
All these runs to town why haven’t they been stocking up on garlic and hanging it in trees all around the perimeter and everywhere else as an extra failsafe.
Why would Cass shut off the radio. What if Nathanial or anyone else or even Wild Man ever tries to radio in an emergency. Why aren’t they telling Wild Man of the hives they found and that the vladies are setting traps. That’s vital information to spread.
The feminine of dude is not dudette it’s dudine.
Jim and Jr haven’t been in the camp long but just help themselves to the guns and ammo? Yes, everyone should be armed but not everyone should have open access to the weapons. Someone should be inventorying them and assigning them out.
And why is Cass asking them if an RPG will take out a tank when 1- Iford already said they would and 2- Even if Cass didn’t hear her why not ask Iford, the only military person there.
What does Cass mean “all of a sudden” regarding Lance’s concern with how she dresses. The author has been obsessed with it non-stop for 2.5 books for Christ sakes.
Twice now they referenced something like “from Greensburg” but aren’t they IN Greensburg?
Wouldn’t it just make sense for the vladies to jump from the woods and attack the lamps? There’s nothing protecting the lamps and they jumped on them when they attacked the safe zone. They could have taken out these lamps easily weeks ago even before they got smarter.
Lance is constantly the only one being hurt. He’s bumping and faking and smacking and tripping into everything. He gets hit and punched and tossed around. The others get an occasional hit like Doc getting shot or Cass hitting her head on the curb but for every one of their injuries Lance has dozens. Seems a bit over the top. Him getting his ass kicked doesn’t make him more of a hero it just makes him a damn liability.
Oh great, Lance got glass in his hand now. And of course they could waste time on stop conversations at the worst times as previously noted but by all means let’s not waste a quick second to pull the glass out of your hand. Already making a big deal about the glass and not taking it out but they he’s putting his hands under his pits to put out the fire (which would jam the glass in more) and then he says his palms are fine and wouldn’t have problems using them even though there was just all that junk about the glass in his hand.
Cass took a long pull from the bottle of vodka. Ummmm did we forget she’s pregnant?
Is Doc not interested in Iford being sliced from the vladie? We kept beat over the head with every minor thing with Lance and told about how his injuries impact him constantly but Iford gets gouged through and it’s just forgotten?
It makes no sense that Colt says never mind all that old stuff we don’t do any of that and don’t bother with sir... but call me major. It makes less sense to be called by and outdated military rank than the basic courtesy of sir.
Where is the helicopter? How are they fueling all of these big vehicles and the helicopter? They didn’t even have a tanker truck with them.
Did the writer just steal the velociraptor story from Jurassic park? With the weres/vladies hitting the electric fence at different places searching for a weak point.
Even if Lance doesn’t know, why wouldn’t Colt mention that you don’t inhale cigars and thus it’s not lung cancer it’s more likely mouth cancer. I get that Lance was being a wise ass but it’s stupid statements like this that once again make it seem like the author is clueless about basic things and shouldn’t be using things without knowing about them.
How does Lance know Colt consumes cigars at a comical pace. They’ve only been around for a short period and it’s only the second cigar mentioned.
So it’s not the glass in his hand we are going to hear about constantly. That seemingly was forgotten entirely now and we get to hear about single movement that tweaks Lance’s burns instead.
Didn’t Nathaniel say the military had all kinds of lights set up. Why aren’t they hooking them up as backup lamps.
Why start the fires so early. They will burn through wood so fast to keep piles burning bright enough. They should be conserved and lit only as lights are taken out.
Cass couldn’t understand how Lance could be that careless?!? He’s been nothing BUT careless. The entire story thus far is him being careless. Then he squats next to a large hole he knows has vladies in it AND turns his back to the guy he’s been saying he didn’t trust!?!? Yes he’s careless.
Even though the reader knows a vladie didn’t get him Cass shouldn’t be surprised that a vladie came from the tunnel in the sun. Some attacked in the sun after they blew up the tunnels.
And why didn’t they bring any glow lights or anything to toss down the tunnel. Even if they couldn’t rescue Lance it would give them an idea of what these tunnels are looking like a bit.
Wait a second. Cass doesn’t trust Colt. Is ready to kill Colt. Worries that Lance was right about Colt. But then turns from the hole in the ground and is ready to team up with Colt!?!?
With the absolute absence of ambient sound and anything in the air and no one has ever noticed any of the drones?
Does Doc not realize that a boat comes with built in power and virtually guaranteed shelter since the vladies don’t swim? And why does he think he can’t tend to sick or wounded on a boat? Doctors do it constantly.
They can make it across the big state and to the NJ shore which is 300-350 miles in a day but couldn’t do Pittsburg to Greensburg which is 30-40 miles in a day?
How come the vladies are attacking wild man. How do they know he’s there? Surely they can’t smell or hear him. Is it the generator that attracted them?
Wouldn’t it be easier to just ride out the night fighting vladies then shoot the military guys as dawn approaches and then take their military vehicles? They would never see it coming.
Colt has too been out unaccompanied with his men since they’ve been there. The time he shot Lance and then when he took them all to the spot.
Fighting against rag-tag barely armed civilians with a tank seems a tad too much overkill.
You’d think with all crouching Cass and Lance’s quads wouldn’t burn all the time. There’s no reason they shouldn’t have been doing exercises and drills to get more fit.
We get it, dead bodies smell like rotten meat and it’s a “stench.” We don’t have to have that description every single time much less twice in a row. The writer needs to learn new adjectives for rotting bodies and gunfire.
There was absolutely no reason to shine the light on the nest. They got there and laid the charges with no issue. They could have easily crawled back out with no interaction and blown the place.
Jim and Jr help themselves to a bunch of weapons but then just up and leave? And leave with the weapons no less?
It’s good Nathaniel came to help but why hasn’t he been under attack from the vladies? If they went after a sealed in panic room and the camp how is he avoiding attack?
Kidneys are NOT located in the lower back.
Why are Adam, Lance, and Cass just hanging around chatting. They need to blow the hole and get in a truck to catch up with the rest. All these questions can be had from inside the truck on the way.
Wouldn’t it have been safer for Lance to be face to face tandem instead? It wouldn’t snap the straps right against the wound.
How are they connected? In typical tandem Cass would be behind him and this would not be able to put her head in the crook of Lance’s neck
“So much for being her protector” - since when does she really need a protector? Why? Just because he’s a man he had to protect her? She seems to be protecting him more often than not.
Ummm, Lance didn’t try the keys at the armor car when it was the smartest and safest bet but by all means let’s try the keys in a car that has doors wide open for nearly two months because - yeah, they might work...
How is a vladie charging after Doc when he’s in the water.
Of all people to give a powerful rifle to and needing a careful shot you give it to the guy with a gunshot wound in the chest (where the gun’s kick will be centered) and that he’s weakened and has yet to prove to be a good shot!? Why not Adam or Cass or Paul?
September 18, 2015
ABR's original Ravaged audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
Is this the end of the human race? Ralph and most of his men were dead. It was several weeks later and Lance was still hurting from the knife wound in his shoulder. Now he had the added job of running the camp. Cass was second in command and Doc Emmett Brown took care of the camp’s sick and dying.
Night patrol guards armed with guns and powerful flashlights watched for the Vlads. But something was happening to the monsters and it was bad news for the humans. They were starting to evolve, to think and communicate.
I particularly enjoyed the banter between Cass and Lance. They loved each other but still had to squabble. It added some lightness to the darkness of the story. It seems that Lance just can’t catch a break. Everything is going so well but then the Vlads begin acting differently. Then a General shows up with a tank and soldiers. He acts like he wants to offer them protection but his real reason is quite different. He dislikes Lance but acts friendly enough yet Lance doesn’t trust him. Cass is also concerned about the soldiers and the tank. When the General comes back after a scouting run and tells them Lance was killed by the Vlads, Cass doesn’t believe him.
Tanks, choppers, and murder keep the story moving forward. Just when things look blackest the writer throws in a twist. Keeping the reader guessing as to what will happen next. I just loved this series and the ending leaves a hint for more books.
Wayne June did an excellent job of narration. His voices were good, he spoke clearly and concisely. He really got into the characters to inflect danger, fear and excitement in his telling. Wonderful job!
There were no production issues.
Audiobook provided for review by the narrator.
Is this the end of the human race? Ralph and most of his men were dead. It was several weeks later and Lance was still hurting from the knife wound in his shoulder. Now he had the added job of running the camp. Cass was second in command and Doc Emmett Brown took care of the camp’s sick and dying.
Night patrol guards armed with guns and powerful flashlights watched for the Vlads. But something was happening to the monsters and it was bad news for the humans. They were starting to evolve, to think and communicate.
I particularly enjoyed the banter between Cass and Lance. They loved each other but still had to squabble. It added some lightness to the darkness of the story. It seems that Lance just can’t catch a break. Everything is going so well but then the Vlads begin acting differently. Then a General shows up with a tank and soldiers. He acts like he wants to offer them protection but his real reason is quite different. He dislikes Lance but acts friendly enough yet Lance doesn’t trust him. Cass is also concerned about the soldiers and the tank. When the General comes back after a scouting run and tells them Lance was killed by the Vlads, Cass doesn’t believe him.
Tanks, choppers, and murder keep the story moving forward. Just when things look blackest the writer throws in a twist. Keeping the reader guessing as to what will happen next. I just loved this series and the ending leaves a hint for more books.
Wayne June did an excellent job of narration. His voices were good, he spoke clearly and concisely. He really got into the characters to inflect danger, fear and excitement in his telling. Wonderful job!
There were no production issues.
Audiobook provided for review by the narrator.
June 16, 2018
Well, I finished this morning at 3.15... When I woke up I was a zompire myself.
Again, in this book is more about crazy humans rather than zompires and I don't like this that much. I mean, when I read I prefer reading about fantasy creatures rather then crazy humans: the world's full of them!
While I was reading, I thought: jeez, this novel can only be set in the US. No European country - except maybe Finland* - would have that much fire power at home. My grandpa used to have an old unregistered rifle and two boxes of ammo but we called the police to take it away when he died. It tends to get hairy when people find out about unregistered guns. So, yeah, I guess I'll be the perfect sitting duck in case of a zompire attack.
In the novel every one has guns and can shoot; the only expception is the poor doctor who's judged very badly for that. The author seems to say that only people not believing in guns would follow Ralph and his twisted ideas. Since they don't want to defend themselves, they rely on the first person they find, even if that person is totally out of his mind. Really?!
For the first time in my life while I was reading I thought: «This novel was written by a man!» OK, I should say that I usually read novels by women and comics by men but this is one of those times I thought I was reading out of my gender.
All in all, it was an entertaining book. I really enjoyed reading it, even if the author uses some weird words. I mean, I had to use the Kindle dictionary way more often then usual. I like the characters and I like what was going on. My favorite character was Eifort... Megan. She seemed to be the sanest of all. Cass doesn't seem to be a real woman; she's just a man's fantasy. I'm not sure about the virus thing because there wasn't any real explanation of it. But I really, really wanted to know how it ended. And that's a plus.
I'll surely read more books by Jason Brant.
According to this article also Switzerland and Serbia are well placed in the top ten. While Wikipedia places Serbia, Norway, France, Austria, Iceland, and Germany before Finland. As you can see, Italy is well behind: 53th with only 12 weapons every 100 people. So, I guess we make easy cannon fodder.
Again, in this book is more about crazy humans rather than zompires and I don't like this that much. I mean, when I read I prefer reading about fantasy creatures rather then crazy humans: the world's full of them!
While I was reading, I thought: jeez, this novel can only be set in the US. No European country - except maybe Finland* - would have that much fire power at home. My grandpa used to have an old unregistered rifle and two boxes of ammo but we called the police to take it away when he died. It tends to get hairy when people find out about unregistered guns. So, yeah, I guess I'll be the perfect sitting duck in case of a zompire attack.
In the novel every one has guns and can shoot; the only expception is the poor doctor who's judged very badly for that. The author seems to say that only people not believing in guns would follow Ralph and his twisted ideas. Since they don't want to defend themselves, they rely on the first person they find, even if that person is totally out of his mind. Really?!
For the first time in my life while I was reading I thought: «This novel was written by a man!» OK, I should say that I usually read novels by women and comics by men but this is one of those times I thought I was reading out of my gender.
All in all, it was an entertaining book. I really enjoyed reading it, even if the author uses some weird words. I mean, I had to use the Kindle dictionary way more often then usual. I like the characters and I like what was going on. My favorite character was Eifort... Megan. She seemed to be the sanest of all. Cass doesn't seem to be a real woman; she's just a man's fantasy. I'm not sure about the virus thing because there wasn't any real explanation of it. But I really, really wanted to know how it ended. And that's a plus.
I'll surely read more books by Jason Brant.
According to this article also Switzerland and Serbia are well placed in the top ten. While Wikipedia places Serbia, Norway, France, Austria, Iceland, and Germany before Finland. As you can see, Italy is well behind: 53th with only 12 weapons every 100 people. So, I guess we make easy cannon fodder.
March 3, 2014
I just now finished reading Ravaged (The Hunger #3) which is the third and final book in the The Hunger and I was simply blown away. I think I'm coming down with the flu, my throat is sore, my nose wont quit running, my heads pounding and I feel miserable but none of that mattered. I could not put this book down today. At around the 78% mark I noticed something very odd, my pulse was literally pounding, not from being sick or anything but from sheer excitement as the plot was nearing it's incredible conclusion. I could take my pulse just by touching my neck with one finger, hehe. I was on the edge of my seat through most of the book and the suspense was just killing me. I've said this on every single book review I've done of Jason Brant's books but it's always true. This author doesn't mess around. His stories don't beat around the bush, they just start out with one big bang and the explosions never stop. You just ride the shock-waves all the way until the very end. It just doesn't get any better than this. Ravaged had more than enough suspense, action and well rounded characters that you grow to love more and more with each passing book plus the pacing was beyond perfect. This series from start to finish was just a pleasure to read and one I have no doubt I'll be rereading it in the future.
After the end of Consumed our heroes barely survived their encounter with the madman militant-psycho Ralph and ended up taking over his camp and now in Ravaged they're trying to keep everyone alive and survive the best they can. So far the lights have kept the Vladdies at bay but somethings happening, things are changing in the world and once again they find themselves fighting for their lives. Will Lance and Cass ever find a bit of peace and a safe place to bring their child into the world? Will people ever stop making fun of Doc Emmett Brown's name? Will Greg ever stop saying Bro? Well great news! All of those questions and more will be answered in Ravaged.
I am so sad to see this series end. I've really grown attached to all of the characters especially Lance and Cass. I enjoyed watching Lance's evolution as he went from a depressed, self-loathing loser who couldn't hold down a job nor keep his marriage together to the hero he eventually became. All of the bad things in his life began to change the second he met Cass and he quickly became someone I liked and admired. Cass also had a very nice evolution even though it was a little more subtle than Lance's. Slowly she started becoming softer and started showing her emotions. Yeah she was still a badass but Lance helped her to see that not all men are jerks and helped to slowly peel away those layers of the shell that she had built around herself. Together the two of them were awesome and one heck of a team. I still love their banter and loved the fact that her term for Lance which is "dumbass" sort of became a term of affection. They were perfect for each other.
I was also really glad we get to spend more time with Doc Brown and Eifort on this one. I loved both characters and thought they were both interesting. Doc has always been a smart man as well as the wise leader that everyone went to for advice while Lance was just the natural sort of person that everyone looked up to because of his general good nature as well as his deeds. All four of our main heroes were instrumental in leading the group of survivors and I don't think they could have done it as well without every single one of them. You really get to see Doc and Eifort take charge and Doc Brown becomes so much more a man of action than he's previously been while Eifort who is still the best sharpshooter of the group shows her softer side. The characters were all well rounded, even the side characters. Adam along with some new additions were all extremely likable. Greg, well Greg is still a dumbass. I'm pretty sure he was dropped on his head a few dozen times as a child but really we owe ol' Greg a huge debt of gratitude because if it wasn't for the short story Lotion then Jason Brant might not have ever written this series. After he wrote the short story a lot of people sent feedback asking if he'd ever write more about this world so in a way we owe Greg everything. Doesn't that just really suck when you think bout it like that? Hahaha, I'm pretty sure Greg's response would be, "Awesome, Bro!".
I just cannot recommend this book or author enough. He's quickly become one of my favorite authors He along with another author who's books I love are the only two that I will completely drop whatever I'm doing to read. If I'm in the middle of another book then I'll just push it to the side to read one of theirs. They're just that good. I love how his books have so much action yet still have characters that you just absolutely love, characters that you can't stand the thought of losing and every time something bad happens you find yourself flipping ahead to make sure they're okay. Plus I totally love this cover. Cass looks freaking awesome with the Anarchy symbol and mohawk. Alas I've had to abandon all hope that she'd leave Lance for me. Lance is just way to awesome and I admire him too much. She's just way out of my league besides after all this time they now feel like family to me. I'd love to tell you about the end but I can't so instead I'll just say if you love a great zombie book then do yourself a favor and get this book and series. You have no idea what you're missing out on if you don't. Ravaged and the whole The Hunger series has all the classic makings of a legendary piece of zombie fiction. If they were made into movies today they would seriously be right up there with Day of the Dead and Dawn of the Dead, maybe even a bit better. They're just that good!
http://jamiesbookblog.com/ravaged-jas...
After the end of Consumed our heroes barely survived their encounter with the madman militant-psycho Ralph and ended up taking over his camp and now in Ravaged they're trying to keep everyone alive and survive the best they can. So far the lights have kept the Vladdies at bay but somethings happening, things are changing in the world and once again they find themselves fighting for their lives. Will Lance and Cass ever find a bit of peace and a safe place to bring their child into the world? Will people ever stop making fun of Doc Emmett Brown's name? Will Greg ever stop saying Bro? Well great news! All of those questions and more will be answered in Ravaged.
I am so sad to see this series end. I've really grown attached to all of the characters especially Lance and Cass. I enjoyed watching Lance's evolution as he went from a depressed, self-loathing loser who couldn't hold down a job nor keep his marriage together to the hero he eventually became. All of the bad things in his life began to change the second he met Cass and he quickly became someone I liked and admired. Cass also had a very nice evolution even though it was a little more subtle than Lance's. Slowly she started becoming softer and started showing her emotions. Yeah she was still a badass but Lance helped her to see that not all men are jerks and helped to slowly peel away those layers of the shell that she had built around herself. Together the two of them were awesome and one heck of a team. I still love their banter and loved the fact that her term for Lance which is "dumbass" sort of became a term of affection. They were perfect for each other.
I was also really glad we get to spend more time with Doc Brown and Eifort on this one. I loved both characters and thought they were both interesting. Doc has always been a smart man as well as the wise leader that everyone went to for advice while Lance was just the natural sort of person that everyone looked up to because of his general good nature as well as his deeds. All four of our main heroes were instrumental in leading the group of survivors and I don't think they could have done it as well without every single one of them. You really get to see Doc and Eifort take charge and Doc Brown becomes so much more a man of action than he's previously been while Eifort who is still the best sharpshooter of the group shows her softer side. The characters were all well rounded, even the side characters. Adam along with some new additions were all extremely likable. Greg, well Greg is still a dumbass. I'm pretty sure he was dropped on his head a few dozen times as a child but really we owe ol' Greg a huge debt of gratitude because if it wasn't for the short story Lotion then Jason Brant might not have ever written this series. After he wrote the short story a lot of people sent feedback asking if he'd ever write more about this world so in a way we owe Greg everything. Doesn't that just really suck when you think bout it like that? Hahaha, I'm pretty sure Greg's response would be, "Awesome, Bro!".
I just cannot recommend this book or author enough. He's quickly become one of my favorite authors He along with another author who's books I love are the only two that I will completely drop whatever I'm doing to read. If I'm in the middle of another book then I'll just push it to the side to read one of theirs. They're just that good. I love how his books have so much action yet still have characters that you just absolutely love, characters that you can't stand the thought of losing and every time something bad happens you find yourself flipping ahead to make sure they're okay. Plus I totally love this cover. Cass looks freaking awesome with the Anarchy symbol and mohawk. Alas I've had to abandon all hope that she'd leave Lance for me. Lance is just way to awesome and I admire him too much. She's just way out of my league besides after all this time they now feel like family to me. I'd love to tell you about the end but I can't so instead I'll just say if you love a great zombie book then do yourself a favor and get this book and series. You have no idea what you're missing out on if you don't. Ravaged and the whole The Hunger series has all the classic makings of a legendary piece of zombie fiction. If they were made into movies today they would seriously be right up there with Day of the Dead and Dawn of the Dead, maybe even a bit better. They're just that good!
http://jamiesbookblog.com/ravaged-jas...
December 30, 2018
Ani zaverecna cast ma nesklamala. Vztah medzi hlavnymi postavami sa dalej vyvija, prekvapenim je otehotnenie A trosku neskutocne bojovanie a skakanie v 6. mesiaci. Ale ked milujes, nie je co riesit
Zombici/vampiri sa zacnu vyvijat. Prekvapia tym, ze zacnu rozmyslat strategicky, pohybovat sa v svorkach, kopat si tunely. A preto Lance vie, ze musi zmiznut z toho tabora aj zo vsetkymi ludmi, kym ich nepozabijaju. Ale kam ist? A preco k nim prisiel major Colt, ktory sa sice tvari, ze im chce pomoct, ale Lance mu neveri? Kto prezije? A prezije vobec niekto?
Parada. DAlsich 5*.
Zombici/vampiri sa zacnu vyvijat. Prekvapia tym, ze zacnu rozmyslat strategicky, pohybovat sa v svorkach, kopat si tunely. A preto Lance vie, ze musi zmiznut z toho tabora aj zo vsetkymi ludmi, kym ich nepozabijaju. Ale kam ist? A preco k nim prisiel major Colt, ktory sa sice tvari, ze im chce pomoct, ale Lance mu neveri? Kto prezije? A prezije vobec niekto?
Parada. DAlsich 5*.
May 3, 2018
Book one was slow, but started getting me more toward the end.
Book two was a lot better and kept me hooked and ready for the next.
Book three was the best! I was captivated and involved all through it. Even griping to people around me on if so-so was really dead I was going to freak out! LOL
I am glad I stuck with book one!
Book two was a lot better and kept me hooked and ready for the next.
Book three was the best! I was captivated and involved all through it. Even griping to people around me on if so-so was really dead I was going to freak out! LOL
I am glad I stuck with book one!
May 26, 2020
Thought the series had finished once they got to where they are (trying not to spoil for others) but just found book 4 and 5 to get and read. I really enjoyed these so far and cannot wait to see what happens next to our little group .
February 7, 2021
I love this series so much. I love all the characters. I love the snark! If you can make me laugh in a zombie book, you have done your job. I’m sad the rest of the series is not in Audiobook yet, hopefully that will happen eventually.
October 25, 2016
Good
Really enjoyed this book almost as much as Slow Burn. Wish there was a fourth book. Will wait for it.
Really enjoyed this book almost as much as Slow Burn. Wish there was a fourth book. Will wait for it.
April 7, 2017
2nd in a Post-apocalyptic series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 29, 2020
An enthralling and gripping instalment, couldn't put it down. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
May 5, 2024
This is a 3.5 🌟 read rounded ⬆��� to 4 🌟.
March 6, 2015
This is the first series in this genre that I've given 5 stars to each of the books comprising the series; each book better than its predecessor! I thoroughly enjoyed Ravaged, yet it seems to be the most gruesome of the three. Daywalkers are almost extinct - each having evolved into wicked Vladdies - the most fearsome and dangerous of the mutants. They're creating underground nests - sleeping during the day and going out into the night to hunt and Ravenge.
The foursome have managed to take over Ralph's compound and have brought with them a hint of hope and civilization to the people living there. It was pretty much self-sustained with natural gas generators for electricity, water, planted gardens and an array of lighting that kept the Vladdies at bay. They were comfortable and started to think about the future. Unfortunately, the Vladdies were getting smarter and could communicate among themselves, coordinating attacks and using human bait to spring ambushes on the defenders of the community.
The "crazy" guy on the radio had eyes everywhere and seemed to know everything going one. Of course, he boasted that he has a shortwave and communicates with others around the world to get his information. Yet, he doesn't want to help any particular group and wished to remain neutral. He does warn everyone that a military convoy is en-route to the compound from Annapolis (which was destroyed by the same group) and he didn't think their intentions were going to be good. They soon learned that the military had arrived and were setting up camp up the road from the compound. Readers will finally learn more about this guy and his intentions in the story.
That night, Vladdies attacked the compound - throwing rocks to destroy the bright overhead spotlights that had been keeping them at bay. The compound was completely surrounded and falling quickly in the darkness to the ravaged creatures when the military suddenly appears to save them. Were they good or bad? What were their intentions? Lance is the first to learn the truth a couple days later when he accompanies the Major on a recon mission to check on all these mysterious tunnel entrances that are popping up all over.
The "crazy" radio guy is also discovered by the Vladdies who are working day and night to tunnel into his underground safe room...he had recently saved a couple of people - their identities will be a surprise to all.
Occupants of the camp were sneaking out daily and going out on their own, no longer trusting the compounds defenses and feeling they were safer outside. Things were about to turn hairy for everyone and battles would rage on several fronts. Who will survive? Is there any place on earth safe? Will the vladdies die? It also makes me sad that the story's finished
This is by far the best zombie series that I've read to date. Highly recommended...you won't be disappointed! Thank you Mr. Brant for a fun-filled week. Your series had likable characters, snarky remarks that made me laugh, scary scenes filled with tension and suspense, and a plausible theme. Well done!
John Podlaski, author
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel
The foursome have managed to take over Ralph's compound and have brought with them a hint of hope and civilization to the people living there. It was pretty much self-sustained with natural gas generators for electricity, water, planted gardens and an array of lighting that kept the Vladdies at bay. They were comfortable and started to think about the future. Unfortunately, the Vladdies were getting smarter and could communicate among themselves, coordinating attacks and using human bait to spring ambushes on the defenders of the community.
The "crazy" guy on the radio had eyes everywhere and seemed to know everything going one. Of course, he boasted that he has a shortwave and communicates with others around the world to get his information. Yet, he doesn't want to help any particular group and wished to remain neutral. He does warn everyone that a military convoy is en-route to the compound from Annapolis (which was destroyed by the same group) and he didn't think their intentions were going to be good. They soon learned that the military had arrived and were setting up camp up the road from the compound. Readers will finally learn more about this guy and his intentions in the story.
That night, Vladdies attacked the compound - throwing rocks to destroy the bright overhead spotlights that had been keeping them at bay. The compound was completely surrounded and falling quickly in the darkness to the ravaged creatures when the military suddenly appears to save them. Were they good or bad? What were their intentions? Lance is the first to learn the truth a couple days later when he accompanies the Major on a recon mission to check on all these mysterious tunnel entrances that are popping up all over.
The "crazy" radio guy is also discovered by the Vladdies who are working day and night to tunnel into his underground safe room...he had recently saved a couple of people - their identities will be a surprise to all.
Occupants of the camp were sneaking out daily and going out on their own, no longer trusting the compounds defenses and feeling they were safer outside. Things were about to turn hairy for everyone and battles would rage on several fronts. Who will survive? Is there any place on earth safe? Will the vladdies die? It also makes me sad that the story's finished
This is by far the best zombie series that I've read to date. Highly recommended...you won't be disappointed! Thank you Mr. Brant for a fun-filled week. Your series had likable characters, snarky remarks that made me laugh, scary scenes filled with tension and suspense, and a plausible theme. Well done!
John Podlaski, author
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel
March 17, 2015
Book 3 picks up roughly 1 month after Book 2 ends. Our heroes are still at the compound they wrested away from the maniacal Ralph. Other survivors continue to join them and the camp’s resources are starting to strain. Add to that, the infected monsters seem to be getting smarter and are targeting the camp. Even with the arrival of a new ally, they might not survive.
Our main foursome continue to face the odds. Each one of them has a demon or three to face in this installment of The Hunger series. Lance York, the man who started the apocalypse in nothing but a hospital gown, has gone from being a sad couch potato to a man of action. He’s at that point where he can look at himself and see the changes – both physically and psychologically. The world has gone to crap and he has risen from it, becoming a man he can respect. I have really enjoyed his story arc because he is just such a normal guy. Perhaps we would all benefit from an apocalypse.
Cass continues to grow as a character too. She was use to fending for herself before the infected covered the Earth. However, her time spent with Lance has shown her the benefits to being a little soft around a few select humans. She’s still a bad ass with a war axe and has her own dress code, but now she has opened a bit to Lance and even Emmett and Meghan.
Speaking of Emmett and Meghan, they play more central roles in this book as well. The group as a whole face some difficult decisions, but both Meghan and Emmett, who have trained and served in their own ways to protect and preserve life, must face the decision to take life. They were fine sidekicks in Book 2; in this book, they are integral and I would miss them if they weren’t there.
The plot line keeps us moving along. There’s still plenty of action and savagery from the infected, but those are punctuated with moments of reflection or humor. One of the things I really like about this series is that the dangers change with each book. We have the human dangers – humans like to be jerks to each other and that probably won’t change. Also, the infected – those savage monsters – have started to show more than bestial reactions to stimuli. They are already incredibly deadly, but now imagine them able to reason and problem solve! It makes for a very exciting plot!
With new foes and dangers, I was concerned for more than one of our foursome throughout the book. The ending was very satisfying and I can only hope that the author continues on with these characters. I am not ready to let them go.
Narration: Wayne June once again was THE voice for Lance York. I like his average guy in a crappy situation voice. It really suits Lance’s humor. As usual, Wayne had a good array of male and female voices for all the other characters. He even pulled off a Pittsburgh-specific accent for one side character that I thought was very well done.
Our main foursome continue to face the odds. Each one of them has a demon or three to face in this installment of The Hunger series. Lance York, the man who started the apocalypse in nothing but a hospital gown, has gone from being a sad couch potato to a man of action. He’s at that point where he can look at himself and see the changes – both physically and psychologically. The world has gone to crap and he has risen from it, becoming a man he can respect. I have really enjoyed his story arc because he is just such a normal guy. Perhaps we would all benefit from an apocalypse.
Cass continues to grow as a character too. She was use to fending for herself before the infected covered the Earth. However, her time spent with Lance has shown her the benefits to being a little soft around a few select humans. She’s still a bad ass with a war axe and has her own dress code, but now she has opened a bit to Lance and even Emmett and Meghan.
Speaking of Emmett and Meghan, they play more central roles in this book as well. The group as a whole face some difficult decisions, but both Meghan and Emmett, who have trained and served in their own ways to protect and preserve life, must face the decision to take life. They were fine sidekicks in Book 2; in this book, they are integral and I would miss them if they weren’t there.
The plot line keeps us moving along. There’s still plenty of action and savagery from the infected, but those are punctuated with moments of reflection or humor. One of the things I really like about this series is that the dangers change with each book. We have the human dangers – humans like to be jerks to each other and that probably won’t change. Also, the infected – those savage monsters – have started to show more than bestial reactions to stimuli. They are already incredibly deadly, but now imagine them able to reason and problem solve! It makes for a very exciting plot!
With new foes and dangers, I was concerned for more than one of our foursome throughout the book. The ending was very satisfying and I can only hope that the author continues on with these characters. I am not ready to let them go.
Narration: Wayne June once again was THE voice for Lance York. I like his average guy in a crappy situation voice. It really suits Lance’s humor. As usual, Wayne had a good array of male and female voices for all the other characters. He even pulled off a Pittsburgh-specific accent for one side character that I thought was very well done.
March 3, 2014
I was lucky enough to be chosen to beta read this book by the author. This is the third book in The Hunger series, and I didn’t think he could top book two. Book two was a fast-paced Hell ride through an apocalyptic nightmare. I was wrong. Book three blew me away and had me thinking of the book when I had to put it down and walk away and deal with real life. I desperately wanted to lock myself away from everyone and read this book in one sitting.
The “Vladdies” as they’re referred to in the book are changing yet again. They’re becoming more than just killing and eating machines, they’re thinking and communicating with each other. Lance, Cass, Eifort, Doc Brown and the rest of the bunch found safety in the second book, but their safe haven became more of a trap once the Vladdies started planning ways to breach the security measures. A rouge but small band of “military” also moves in to complicate things. Making matters even worse, Cass is pregnant, making Lance’s need to protect her even stronger.
This book had non stop action, from beginning to end. I barely had time to catch my breath before being dragged into the next crisis. This is definitely a book for those who hate filler fluff, as there is absolutely none in this entire series. I held my breath one minute, and laughed the next. I was terrified to read the next page, and even cried a little at the end.
My fiance, who doesn’t read at all, paid rapt attention to my narration of this entire series as I’ve read it so far and insists that Jason needs to find a way to make these books into a movie. I usually balk at those comments, but I tend to agree with him on this one. I’d love to watch this and the last two books as movies… as long as:
1. Jason writes, directs, produces and casts said movie
2. It’s a huge epic movie leaving absolutely NOTHING out.
The “Vladdies” as they’re referred to in the book are changing yet again. They’re becoming more than just killing and eating machines, they’re thinking and communicating with each other. Lance, Cass, Eifort, Doc Brown and the rest of the bunch found safety in the second book, but their safe haven became more of a trap once the Vladdies started planning ways to breach the security measures. A rouge but small band of “military” also moves in to complicate things. Making matters even worse, Cass is pregnant, making Lance’s need to protect her even stronger.
This book had non stop action, from beginning to end. I barely had time to catch my breath before being dragged into the next crisis. This is definitely a book for those who hate filler fluff, as there is absolutely none in this entire series. I held my breath one minute, and laughed the next. I was terrified to read the next page, and even cried a little at the end.
My fiance, who doesn’t read at all, paid rapt attention to my narration of this entire series as I’ve read it so far and insists that Jason needs to find a way to make these books into a movie. I usually balk at those comments, but I tend to agree with him on this one. I’d love to watch this and the last two books as movies… as long as:
1. Jason writes, directs, produces and casts said movie
2. It’s a huge epic movie leaving absolutely NOTHING out.
August 15, 2014
Ravaged is the third in Author Jason Brant’s The Hunger series, the one where an infection has turned everyone into bloodthirsty monsters – or Vladdies (vampires).
It’s been a few weeks since the end of Consumed (the second book in the series) and everything has fallen into relative peace. Well, “peace” isn’t the right word to use when you spend the night fighting off mutated humans who could tear your freaking head off. That “peace” is disrupted with the realization that the Vladdies are learning, growing. They aren’t done mutating, their minds starting to boot up like a computer. They’re laying traps, baiting the humans out of the light, and even communicating. With this realization comes a new wave of devastation to the main characters.
On top of it all, a small group of army men appear in the camp offering help, but Lance isn’t sure they are to be trusted. As time goes on, he learns the depth of insanity and how far someone is willing to go to make the hard decisions.
There’s a lot happening in this novel, starting right off the bat with action and horror. The intensity in this novel does not let up, not even for a second, as the survivors of this new horrific world struggle to survive with a slew of unknown variables. Jason Brant adds yet another fantastic book to his collection of published works and I cannot wait to see what he comes out with next!
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It’s been a few weeks since the end of Consumed (the second book in the series) and everything has fallen into relative peace. Well, “peace” isn’t the right word to use when you spend the night fighting off mutated humans who could tear your freaking head off. That “peace” is disrupted with the realization that the Vladdies are learning, growing. They aren’t done mutating, their minds starting to boot up like a computer. They’re laying traps, baiting the humans out of the light, and even communicating. With this realization comes a new wave of devastation to the main characters.
On top of it all, a small group of army men appear in the camp offering help, but Lance isn’t sure they are to be trusted. As time goes on, he learns the depth of insanity and how far someone is willing to go to make the hard decisions.
There’s a lot happening in this novel, starting right off the bat with action and horror. The intensity in this novel does not let up, not even for a second, as the survivors of this new horrific world struggle to survive with a slew of unknown variables. Jason Brant adds yet another fantastic book to his collection of published works and I cannot wait to see what he comes out with next!
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April 2, 2019
The better of the first two books, the series begins to, in my opinion, start picking up speed. Lance becomes a force of nature, though still heavily luck dependent and remnants of his pessimistic and depressive behavior remains. Cass begins to evolve, the plot is interesting, and the events are not incredulously unrealistic.
March 4, 2014
It has been 173 days since I read Consumed (yes I counted the days) and was surprised, as it felt like just the other day, and yet, on the other hand it felt like forever as I waited anxiously to find out what happened to our motley crew. Ravaged, I am happy to say, was worth every second of the wait.
I wish I could tell you about everything that happened in this book as there was a lot of really, really good stuff happening all the time - I obviously can't - but what I can tell you, is that you will not be disappointed. It was brilliant, it was mind-blowing, and it was also downright scary 99.9% of the time and I loved every nail biting minute of it.
There has been a noticeable change in each of the main characters, specifically Lance, Cass, Doc and Eifort. Some of the changes are subtle, but they are there and they add to the believability of the story while also adding depth to the characters which is so important when reading a series. Their story has changed them, and that, is life.
I did wonder how Jason Brant would maintain the momentum from Consumed (which I loved), but he has done a great job. It is well written, with great style and the characters are all well developed and compliment a storyline that is truly unique.
This was a heck of a read. I loved it.
I wish I could tell you about everything that happened in this book as there was a lot of really, really good stuff happening all the time - I obviously can't - but what I can tell you, is that you will not be disappointed. It was brilliant, it was mind-blowing, and it was also downright scary 99.9% of the time and I loved every nail biting minute of it.
There has been a noticeable change in each of the main characters, specifically Lance, Cass, Doc and Eifort. Some of the changes are subtle, but they are there and they add to the believability of the story while also adding depth to the characters which is so important when reading a series. Their story has changed them, and that, is life.
I did wonder how Jason Brant would maintain the momentum from Consumed (which I loved), but he has done a great job. It is well written, with great style and the characters are all well developed and compliment a storyline that is truly unique.
This was a heck of a read. I loved it.
March 8, 2015
This is third installment in The Hunger Trilogy. Wrapping up one of the best PA series I have read. Please note I will assume if you are here you have read Devoured and Consumed.
Well after the shocker epilogue in Consumed where I cursed Jason Brant for having killed Lance, and then brought him back to life, doesn’t he realize that it is cruel and unusual punishment to do that to his readers. We care about these characters, we are not ready to have them killed. Things had settled down at the camp, but then things change again, the Vladdies are evolving, getting even more dangerous.
Ravaged is one of those books that I could not put down, the story is fast paced and exciting. The final action scenes are described better than how I’ve seen many Zombie movies end; the visuals created by Brant are second to none.
It was nice to see Doc Brown come into his own along with Eifort, they really had to take charge back at the camp. Of course Lance and Cassie’s relation grew into something that was completely unexpected, but then again they have been saving each other’s butts since the garbage pile in the alley behind the meth lab back in Pittsburgh.
Ravaged was a Brantastic way to end The Hunger series. Everything came to satisfying close. There could be room for more, but it really isn’t needed. I foresee this series being among my top picks for the year.
Well after the shocker epilogue in Consumed where I cursed Jason Brant for having killed Lance, and then brought him back to life, doesn’t he realize that it is cruel and unusual punishment to do that to his readers. We care about these characters, we are not ready to have them killed. Things had settled down at the camp, but then things change again, the Vladdies are evolving, getting even more dangerous.
Ravaged is one of those books that I could not put down, the story is fast paced and exciting. The final action scenes are described better than how I’ve seen many Zombie movies end; the visuals created by Brant are second to none.
It was nice to see Doc Brown come into his own along with Eifort, they really had to take charge back at the camp. Of course Lance and Cassie’s relation grew into something that was completely unexpected, but then again they have been saving each other’s butts since the garbage pile in the alley behind the meth lab back in Pittsburgh.
Ravaged was a Brantastic way to end The Hunger series. Everything came to satisfying close. There could be room for more, but it really isn’t needed. I foresee this series being among my top picks for the year.
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May 28, 2015Terrific finish to a spectacular series
Ravaged, Jason Brant's final book in The Hunger trilogy, finishes the tale of some of the best-written characters in the Z/A genre. Lance, Cass, Doc Brown and Eifort are names Brant fans have come to know and love.
The Vladdies still own the night; and in a development that may well mean the end of mankind, they've developed rudimentary communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Enter the military and the egomaniacal Cash to save the day. Or does Cash have more malevolent ideas for the camp? And how will all this affect Lance and Cass, and the baby Cass is carrying
Ravaged will leave you breathless. The first two books in the series were paced with lulls between the action, time for the characters to learn to know one another. Ravaged, on the other hand, is a non-stop action filled romp.
As usual the dialogue sparkles and the blood and gore flow, but lets up often for bits of humor. The characters continue to grow and develop, and we finally get to meet The Wildman of Monroeville. Doc Brown learns that the apocalypse don't need no nice guys, and adapts nicely. Eifort shows she has a soft side and Lance's wife makes a surprise- and uncharacteristic- return.
I loved this series. I can only hope Brant will choose to revisit it down the road.
Ravaged, Jason Brant's final book in The Hunger trilogy, finishes the tale of some of the best-written characters in the Z/A genre. Lance, Cass, Doc Brown and Eifort are names Brant fans have come to know and love.
The Vladdies still own the night; and in a development that may well mean the end of mankind, they've developed rudimentary communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Enter the military and the egomaniacal Cash to save the day. Or does Cash have more malevolent ideas for the camp? And how will all this affect Lance and Cass, and the baby Cass is carrying
Ravaged will leave you breathless. The first two books in the series were paced with lulls between the action, time for the characters to learn to know one another. Ravaged, on the other hand, is a non-stop action filled romp.
As usual the dialogue sparkles and the blood and gore flow, but lets up often for bits of humor. The characters continue to grow and develop, and we finally get to meet The Wildman of Monroeville. Doc Brown learns that the apocalypse don't need no nice guys, and adapts nicely. Eifort shows she has a soft side and Lance's wife makes a surprise- and uncharacteristic- return.
I loved this series. I can only hope Brant will choose to revisit it down the road.
October 17, 2014
Firstly I would like to say a big thank you to Jason Brant for gifting me copies of The Hunger series audio books for review. It really was a pleasure to listen to them all and the voice of Wayne June who was the perfect choice for these books. I cannot express how much I have enjoyed this series, and plan to read all of them again in book form instead of audio book.
Ravaged is the 3rd book in The Hunger Series and if I'm honest I'm very sad to see the end of it and no more be able to step into the world of Lance, Cass and friends; but at the same time it was lovely to see how things turned out although I still have lots of questions about how things will continue in the future. Ravaged is just as good if not better than the first two books and sucks you right into the story, full of suspense and plenty of action to keep you on the edge of your seat!
I only hope that one day in the future Jason may re visit this series to see what the future holds for the characters and the existence of the Vladdies :)
Ravaged is the 3rd book in The Hunger Series and if I'm honest I'm very sad to see the end of it and no more be able to step into the world of Lance, Cass and friends; but at the same time it was lovely to see how things turned out although I still have lots of questions about how things will continue in the future. Ravaged is just as good if not better than the first two books and sucks you right into the story, full of suspense and plenty of action to keep you on the edge of your seat!
I only hope that one day in the future Jason may re visit this series to see what the future holds for the characters and the existence of the Vladdies :)
March 3, 2014
Ravaged is the third, and final installment of Jason Brant's Hunger books. At the beginning we are reunited with our favorite odd couple of Lance and Cass, and also Dr. Brown and Eifort. The activities at the compound are about to go to hell in a handbag as those who have contracted the Xavier virus have mutated even more. They are starting to regain some of their intelligence. The Vladdies are becoming bolder in the attempts used to catch surviving humans, and seemed to have developed ways to communicate with each other.
Ravaged is even more action packed, fast-paced, and also a page turner as the first two books in this series. (Check out Devoured and Consumed by Brant). There is still the blood and gore, but yet Jason Brant still uses his sense of humor to make me laugh at some of the antics of our hero's. A must read for a wide variety of genres.
Ravaged is even more action packed, fast-paced, and also a page turner as the first two books in this series. (Check out Devoured and Consumed by Brant). There is still the blood and gore, but yet Jason Brant still uses his sense of humor to make me laugh at some of the antics of our hero's. A must read for a wide variety of genres.
March 3, 2014
Just when I think Jason can't outdo his last book, he surprises me again. Ravaged is by far the most graphic and action packed of all the books in The Hunger series... hell, it might even be the most graphic of all his books. The plot continues to carry you through this massive pileup of sh%thole situations these characters find themselves in, and the savage behavior of both the monsters and humans seems all too realistic.
Pick it up and continue with the story about Lance and Cass. You won't be disappointed.
Pick it up and continue with the story about Lance and Cass. You won't be disappointed.
August 21, 2014
This last book in the series (at least for now, though the author did leave some wiggle-room at the end for a fourth book) is not as good as the first or second, but is still a good follow-on. If you've read the first two, it's worth it to get one more dose of Lance's well-intentioned ineptitude and to see how the rest of the characters wrap things up. Some of the originality wears off by the third book, but it's still a good group of characters, and the author knows how to keep things interesting. Well done.
August 24, 2014
To be honest this one was less interesting then the previous two, but the semantics of the relationships between all the characters was where the most enjoyable reading parts were for me. I am especially grateful to the author for including and supporting the secondary characters "age gap" relationship story as well, now a days it is so rare to see a non judgmental take on such a theme. There was a lot of hopeful positivist in this book, and it seemed not as dark as the others. it really did work for me, and I will have some very good memories about the series as a whole!
January 29, 2016
Damn, I hate to see this series end! Each book in the series was better than the one before it. The characters are fantastic, the action is nonstop, and there's even some funny moments. I am keeping my fingers crossed that Jason Brant will decide to return to this world one day. While the story wraps up just the way it should, I can see it continuing several years past when Ravaged ends. Maybe he'll never do it, but it's tops on my wish list!
November 6, 2014
Part 3 of Jason Brant's utterly brilliant Hunger series was an incredible read. This was a relentless, heart pounding, full throttle journey to hell. As with the previous 2 books the story is very well written, and the characters are fantastic. Jason Brant really enjoys his gore and this book is a festival of flesh and blood. Hold on to your hats this is gonna be an insanely brutal ride.
January 21, 2016
I really like this series. It drew me in and I am so wanting more! I grew to like and care about the main characters. The Post-Apocalyptic world was thrilling and interesting. Throughout the series I grew more and more fond of the authors style.
I really hope the author continues to make this series
I really hope the author continues to make this series
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