What do you think?
Rate this book
State of War: A Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
A World Thrown Into Chaos. An Unholy Alliance Threatening What's Left.
In the aftermath of the horrific "Long Dark" that wiped out most of humanity, the remaining survivors face a new nightmare. The fragile pockets of civilization that have started to re-emerge are being targeted for complete annihilation by an unlikely pair - a sadistic AI intelligence and the corporation that originally created it.
Book 3 of the Long Dark series, State of War drops you into the middle of this apocalyptic conflict through the intertwined lives of an eclectic group of heroes. A formidable sheriff searches for her kidnapped daughter. A man transports a powerful AI that could be humanity's last hope. A mother rises to restore order in an autocratic town. And at the center of it all, the co-creators of the technology that enabled the first massacre now find themselves on opposite sides of an even greater impending calamity.
As the forces of the malevolent Annabel Lee AI converge, seeking to exterminate the last remnants of the human race, the stakes could not be higher. Alliances will be forged and broken. Beloved characters will be tested like never before. And an explosive finale will leave you questioning what's more dangerous - the technology we've created, or ourselves.
The third book in the Long Dark series, State of War sees the turning point in the war between humanity and its creation. But which side will triumph and which will be consigned to ash?
In the aftermath of the horrific "Long Dark" that wiped out most of humanity, the remaining survivors face a new nightmare. The fragile pockets of civilization that have started to re-emerge are being targeted for complete annihilation by an unlikely pair - a sadistic AI intelligence and the corporation that originally created it.
Book 3 of the Long Dark series, State of War drops you into the middle of this apocalyptic conflict through the intertwined lives of an eclectic group of heroes. A formidable sheriff searches for her kidnapped daughter. A man transports a powerful AI that could be humanity's last hope. A mother rises to restore order in an autocratic town. And at the center of it all, the co-creators of the technology that enabled the first massacre now find themselves on opposite sides of an even greater impending calamity.
As the forces of the malevolent Annabel Lee AI converge, seeking to exterminate the last remnants of the human race, the stakes could not be higher. Alliances will be forged and broken. Beloved characters will be tested like never before. And an explosive finale will leave you questioning what's more dangerous - the technology we've created, or ourselves.
The third book in the Long Dark series, State of War sees the turning point in the war between humanity and its creation. But which side will triumph and which will be consigned to ash?
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 9, 2024
21 people are currently reading
3 people want to read
About the author
Kevin Partner
120 books57 followersBe sure to follow me on BookBub for the latest releases and offers: https://scrib.me/bookbub
I write post apocalyptic science fiction both on my own account and with Mike Kraus, as well as space opera and fantasy. And one or two other bits and bobs.
Based in the south of England, I've been writing since my teens, alternating between funny and serious. In the mid 1990s, I became a regular columnist for PC Pro magazine and have written a number of business and craft books over the years.
Fiction is my first love, however - I hope you enjoy my voyages into an uncertain future.
I write post apocalyptic science fiction both on my own account and with Mike Kraus, as well as space opera and fantasy. And one or two other bits and bobs.
Based in the south of England, I've been writing since my teens, alternating between funny and serious. In the mid 1990s, I became a regular columnist for PC Pro magazine and have written a number of business and craft books over the years.
Fiction is my first love, however - I hope you enjoy my voyages into an uncertain future.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
July 13, 2024
Action-packed episode.
This episode follows Bella and her crew in the south, Solly and Ross on their quest to find Alison's creator in the northwest, and as it progresses the players move in various directions to either seek safety or to further their quest for answers to Alison's purpose. Once again, the author has interspersed a good deal of action with human interaction in a world literally destroyed by the long night. This series is available on Kindle Unlimited, and the audiobook is available on YouTube. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the experience.
This episode follows Bella and her crew in the south, Solly and Ross on their quest to find Alison's creator in the northwest, and as it progresses the players move in various directions to either seek safety or to further their quest for answers to Alison's purpose. Once again, the author has interspersed a good deal of action with human interaction in a world literally destroyed by the long night. This series is available on Kindle Unlimited, and the audiobook is available on YouTube. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the experience.
August 22, 2024
This was a great book; fun to read, great characters, and a good story.
You do need to have read the previous books in this series for it to make sense, but if you have done so, then this is a must-read!
What else can I say? New villains, new problems, some people come together and some get ripped away from each other. More details about the disaster emerge, and all in all, it's pretty interesting!
I can't wait to read the next book.
You do need to have read the previous books in this series for it to make sense, but if you have done so, then this is a must-read!
What else can I say? New villains, new problems, some people come together and some get ripped away from each other. More details about the disaster emerge, and all in all, it's pretty interesting!
I can't wait to read the next book.
August 13, 2024
Still Going Strong
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
The 3rd book is still keeping my interest. Getting into trouble and getting out of trouble seems to be what Solly and Bella both are doing. Putting miles behind them in different directions. Where did Allison end up? Waiting to see! Ready for book 4. Very interesting story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
The 3rd book is still keeping my interest. Getting into trouble and getting out of trouble seems to be what Solly and Bella both are doing. Putting miles behind them in different directions. Where did Allison end up? Waiting to see! Ready for book 4. Very interesting story.
July 13, 2024
War but there is hope!
This series is so moving. You start reading and can't stop! You also get involved with all the different people and they seem so alive. Can this really happen?
This series is so moving. You start reading and can't stop! You also get involved with all the different people and they seem so alive. Can this really happen?
August 20, 2024
Another amazing book. Full of suspense, surprises and definitely danger. What happens when most of humanity is gone. How will the remaining survivors find a way to escape from the new dangers facing them. Don’t miss out.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews