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The Less Years #3
The Last Year: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Story
THE SHERIFF WANTS HIS DAUGHTER BACK. AND HE’LL DO ANYTHING TO FIND HER.
After defeating the forces of Less along the lake coast, the nameless son of Magnus and Mariam must now head north, off the map, to find his kidnapped daughter. Taken to the secret city of Ellesmere, it’s a race against the clock to get her back.
But it’s likely going to be a one-way trip.
Because war is brewing in the north, and Less is coming for everyone.
Will the nameless Sheriff arrive in time? Can he trust his unlikely allies? Will he actually find Winter and escape the remote City of Less?Or will he become just another victim of the brutal Less Year?
THE LAST YEAR is a gritty, grim, and violent post-apocalyptic adventure. If you enjoyed dystopian books like The Road, Edge of Collapse, The Hunger Games, Battle Royale, or One Second After then you'll love this brutal series!!
After defeating the forces of Less along the lake coast, the nameless son of Magnus and Mariam must now head north, off the map, to find his kidnapped daughter. Taken to the secret city of Ellesmere, it’s a race against the clock to get her back.
But it’s likely going to be a one-way trip.
Because war is brewing in the north, and Less is coming for everyone.
Will the nameless Sheriff arrive in time? Can he trust his unlikely allies? Will he actually find Winter and escape the remote City of Less?Or will he become just another victim of the brutal Less Year?
THE LAST YEAR is a gritty, grim, and violent post-apocalyptic adventure. If you enjoyed dystopian books like The Road, Edge of Collapse, The Hunger Games, Battle Royale, or One Second After then you'll love this brutal series!!
288 pages, Paperback
Published June 14, 2024
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About the author
C.K. Oldfield
5 books20 followersChris was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada but grew up in small-town Ontario. After spending his teenage years playing in punk bands and working on an organic farm, he headed off to university where — after dropping out to move to a monastery in Japan — he eventually earned a BA in history.
During his time at university, he had a few pieces of poetry published and wrote a couple of plays that were brought to life on stage. It was there where the idea for The Less Year took root.
After spending a decade traveling the world, Chris returned to writing, eventually diving back into The Less Year with reckless abandon.
When he’s not traveling the world or visiting friends and family in Canada, Chris can be found on his quiet island in Western Sweden.
During his time at university, he had a few pieces of poetry published and wrote a couple of plays that were brought to life on stage. It was there where the idea for The Less Year took root.
After spending a decade traveling the world, Chris returned to writing, eventually diving back into The Less Year with reckless abandon.
When he’s not traveling the world or visiting friends and family in Canada, Chris can be found on his quiet island in Western Sweden.
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June 11, 2024
The Last Year by C. K. Oldfield
My 5⭐review and more for The Last Year:
The anticipation and excitement to read The Last Year by Chris had my skeleton wanting to burst out of my skin!
Hope, what does that mean to you?
For Magnus son it is everything, finding his daughter again Winter is the ultimate goal.
If he has to kill everyone in his wake to do so he will.
Old rivals and enemies don't stand a chance .
The war is on the horizon, but who will win the final battle?
This book like most in the series had me shouting out loud and jumping out of my seat!
If I could use profanity without being blocked then I would.
Mr Oldfield, I fudging hate you right now! You have made me cry, scream and fall in love with this book.
My 5⭐review and more for The Last Year:
The anticipation and excitement to read The Last Year by Chris had my skeleton wanting to burst out of my skin!
Hope, what does that mean to you?
For Magnus son it is everything, finding his daughter again Winter is the ultimate goal.
If he has to kill everyone in his wake to do so he will.
Old rivals and enemies don't stand a chance .
The war is on the horizon, but who will win the final battle?
This book like most in the series had me shouting out loud and jumping out of my seat!
If I could use profanity without being blocked then I would.
Mr Oldfield, I fudging hate you right now! You have made me cry, scream and fall in love with this book.
June 30, 2024
Wow, this book is an emotional rollercoaster, especially the third part. Knowing that Oldfield is prepared to kill off any character had me on the edge of my seat the entire book.
The storyline feels quite different from the previous two books; whereas in the first two books the actions of the main characters in the previous books were mostly reactions to events happening to them, in this book they were on a mission. For me this made it the best of the three.
While the author has stated this is an ongoing series of books The Last Year really brings the three books together and has a satisfying ending.
Anyways, I've read these three books in one week, which should already convey how gripping they were :)
The storyline feels quite different from the previous two books; whereas in the first two books the actions of the main characters in the previous books were mostly reactions to events happening to them, in this book they were on a mission. For me this made it the best of the three.
While the author has stated this is an ongoing series of books The Last Year really brings the three books together and has a satisfying ending.
Anyways, I've read these three books in one week, which should already convey how gripping they were :)
September 19, 2024
**Title: A Gripping Tale of Survival and Hope**
C.K. Oldfield’s *The Last Year* plunges readers into a world devastated by a pandemic. Jamie, the resilient protagonist, faces unimaginable loss when her younger brother, Ethan, dies, propelling her into a fierce struggle for survival.
As she navigates this harsh reality, Jamie’s encounters with hostile scavengers test her strength and resourcefulness. The climax, where she leads her group against these threats, showcases her growth from a scared girl to a determined leader.
Her relationship with Alex adds emotional depth, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. The bittersweet ending emphasizes that even in despair, there’s a reason to keep fighting. Oldfield’s powerful storytelling makes this a must-read for fans of the genre.
C.K. Oldfield’s *The Last Year* plunges readers into a world devastated by a pandemic. Jamie, the resilient protagonist, faces unimaginable loss when her younger brother, Ethan, dies, propelling her into a fierce struggle for survival.
As she navigates this harsh reality, Jamie’s encounters with hostile scavengers test her strength and resourcefulness. The climax, where she leads her group against these threats, showcases her growth from a scared girl to a determined leader.
Her relationship with Alex adds emotional depth, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. The bittersweet ending emphasizes that even in despair, there’s a reason to keep fighting. Oldfield’s powerful storytelling makes this a must-read for fans of the genre.
January 5, 2025
Well , fuck! this was incredible, built up my hopes then ripped my heart out then continued to repeat the process the only thing wrong with this book is that it ended. Hopefully we more from this world in the future.
June 5, 2024
Easy five stars, but I may be biased...
June 24, 2024
Beckett’s daughter should have stayed dead and it should have ended with vengeance and being reunited rather than death if the Sheriff.
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September 30, 2024
I absolutely love this series, I’m super invested in the characters, the world and what the hell will happen next. I may have shed a tear in this one :)
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