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WIPE - Part 1
I’ve seen the tower from the beach a million times.
Way out in the sea, impossible to reach.
It rises gray and bare, up and up, and then out of sight. As if the sea gave birth to something meant to connect it to the sky. I’ve never seen the top. Maze says she’s not convinced it has one.
And I’ve always taken its impossible presence for what the Fathers say it is: a relic from before the Wipe. The hubris of pre-Wipe man, and a reminder for us all as to why it is God’s Will that we never return to technology.
But Maze suddenly has it in her head that the tower means something else, something different than the history the Fathers have given us. I think she’s a conspiracy theorist.
Until she shows me the map. Just the word mirror scribbled in red ink, next to a marking, and she expects me to go into the Deadlands with her. As long as I’ve known of her recklessness, and as much of a bad influence as she is on me, I can’t say no. Because while she doesn’t know they exist, I can’t stop my feelings for her.
And I start to realize, when we first pass over the rotting gates, into the ruin that was a city, that it will take something much more than either of us ever knew we had in order to survive the truth.
Way out in the sea, impossible to reach.
It rises gray and bare, up and up, and then out of sight. As if the sea gave birth to something meant to connect it to the sky. I’ve never seen the top. Maze says she’s not convinced it has one.
And I’ve always taken its impossible presence for what the Fathers say it is: a relic from before the Wipe. The hubris of pre-Wipe man, and a reminder for us all as to why it is God’s Will that we never return to technology.
But Maze suddenly has it in her head that the tower means something else, something different than the history the Fathers have given us. I think she’s a conspiracy theorist.
Until she shows me the map. Just the word mirror scribbled in red ink, next to a marking, and she expects me to go into the Deadlands with her. As long as I’ve known of her recklessness, and as much of a bad influence as she is on me, I can’t say no. Because while she doesn’t know they exist, I can’t stop my feelings for her.
And I start to realize, when we first pass over the rotting gates, into the ruin that was a city, that it will take something much more than either of us ever knew we had in order to survive the truth.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 5, 2014
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Joseph A. Turkot
49 books109 followersJoseph Turkot is the author of eight novels and many short stories. He began writing as an independent author, and The Rain is his first release with Blackstone Publishing. He lives in South Jersey, and when not writing, he dreams of the day when he’ll be able to open an animal sanctuary.
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February 4, 2015
So far I love everything this author writes. I finished all the Rain series and just began these. This one is told from the POV of a young man, about 18 who lives in a society of Fathers who have strict rules about not leaving the community, not touching metal. They are taught by the Fathers that technology ruined the last civilization so it is forbidden to have anything to do with it in this one.
But of course there is a beautiful young woman who does not conform. And our young man Wills can't take his eyes off this woman and one day follows her beyond the fences and confines of the community, where she says she has ventured many times before. And she shows him things he had never believed existed before.
I love this new series and I am already hooked and deep into the second part of this adventure. I am so thrilled to find another author I just love. These parts are not full sized novels and the author promised another part every three weeks. So not so long you forget what has happened, as if you could anyway.
So if you haven't jumped on board for this one, hurry up. You will love it!
But of course there is a beautiful young woman who does not conform. And our young man Wills can't take his eyes off this woman and one day follows her beyond the fences and confines of the community, where she says she has ventured many times before. And she shows him things he had never believed existed before.
I love this new series and I am already hooked and deep into the second part of this adventure. I am so thrilled to find another author I just love. These parts are not full sized novels and the author promised another part every three weeks. So not so long you forget what has happened, as if you could anyway.
So if you haven't jumped on board for this one, hurry up. You will love it!
November 24, 2014
I should have waited for the omnibus edition. This felt like a prelude to a story rather than a complete work. It barely has enough of an arc to qualify as a short story, and of course the ending was a cliffhanger.
I'm not sure if this is categorized as young adult fiction, but the language is very simplistic, even for young adults. I would put it at the pre-teen level.
The story was good, as I've come to expect from Mr. Turkot, and I'm sure I will read the rest of it even though I was not wowed.
I'm not sure if this is categorized as young adult fiction, but the language is very simplistic, even for young adults. I would put it at the pre-teen level.
The story was good, as I've come to expect from Mr. Turkot, and I'm sure I will read the rest of it even though I was not wowed.
June 21, 2017
I guess I didn't understand this book because it appears, after reading the other reviews, that I am the only one who thought it was kinda dumb.
Yes, I know it's part of a series and there is much more to the story than what I read but what do I care. It left me with little interest to keep on reading.
Yes, I know it's part of a series and there is much more to the story than what I read but what do I care. It left me with little interest to keep on reading.
May 17, 2017
It is as it the author began one story line in part one but drastically changes direction in each part 2-5 and finally cannot figure what to with the story and the whole anti god, anti religion/theology/belief system tirade and just chucks the whole thing.
September 8, 2019
I read the Part 1 as a freebie, it hooked me, I bought the rest of the parts. It's a tough story, the characters are a bit 2 dimensional but the storyline more then makes up for that. The world painted for my imagination was excellent and best of all it was satisfying. Enough said.
October 20, 2014
The Wipe is first being published in five parts, with the whole book published together shortly after all five parts have been released.
Wills and Maze are talking about theories for the Wipe, or rather Wills is listening to Maze voice her conspiracy theories and because he is hopelessly in love with her. He goes with her to the Deadlands and they risk life and limb to try and prove her conspiracy theories. What they stumble upon, will change their lives forever.
This isn't the first I've read a book from Joseph Turkot. I read The Rain trilogy and he's done it again. What a fantastic start to a book. It is the perfect amount of suspense and information to push you through and keep you turning the pages. The end of it keeps that suspense up and makes you want to get Part 2, which hasn't been released as of yet and no known date either.
Joseph is a great writer, nice simple writing that gets straight to the point and shows you the story. The images are so vivid in my head as I read his work, it's well worth picking up one of his books if you haven't yet. His characters are so realistic, right from the start and the dialogue is fantastic. I can't wait to follow them through their journey throughout the rest of the Wipe.
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Wills and Maze are talking about theories for the Wipe, or rather Wills is listening to Maze voice her conspiracy theories and because he is hopelessly in love with her. He goes with her to the Deadlands and they risk life and limb to try and prove her conspiracy theories. What they stumble upon, will change their lives forever.
This isn't the first I've read a book from Joseph Turkot. I read The Rain trilogy and he's done it again. What a fantastic start to a book. It is the perfect amount of suspense and information to push you through and keep you turning the pages. The end of it keeps that suspense up and makes you want to get Part 2, which hasn't been released as of yet and no known date either.
Joseph is a great writer, nice simple writing that gets straight to the point and shows you the story. The images are so vivid in my head as I read his work, it's well worth picking up one of his books if you haven't yet. His characters are so realistic, right from the start and the dialogue is fantastic. I can't wait to follow them through their journey throughout the rest of the Wipe.
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January 10, 2016
This is part one of a longer story that is broken up into five parts. The story revolves around a post apocalyptic society that is run by a group known as The Fatherhood, who has shunned the use of metal, as it is a substance responsible for the near destruction of humanity, and claims to uphold the word of God. The main character, Wills, is a timid kid who toes the line, for the most part, but deep down feels as though there is more going on than The Fatherhood is telling. His best friend, Maze, is a girl who does not hesitate to go against the tenets of this society, and will take risks to get at the truth.
The story is well written and I enjoyed the interaction between these two characters, especially Wills' uncertainty when it comes to following Maze as she runs head first into didn't situations. The author got right into the meat of the story, which I appreciated. As the first of five parts, this ended in a cliffhanger, but I didn't find this upsetting since the author did well to present enough of the story to pull me in and generate enough interest that I will absolutely continue on with the rest of the story.
The story is well written and I enjoyed the interaction between these two characters, especially Wills' uncertainty when it comes to following Maze as she runs head first into didn't situations. The author got right into the meat of the story, which I appreciated. As the first of five parts, this ended in a cliffhanger, but I didn't find this upsetting since the author did well to present enough of the story to pull me in and generate enough interest that I will absolutely continue on with the rest of the story.
November 22, 2015
Not really a whole book
This is tough. The story is okay, but it's awkwardly written. I just found out that the other parts of the book aren't sequels, but actually PARTS OF THE SAME BOOK. And they're short. I'm sorry but they have the same book cover and everything. It really bothers me when authors do this.
Now, I'm still giving the three stars because I can tell that Joseph Turkot is a good writer. The book...story...thing, isn't horribly written, it just doesn't flow in a way that I could enjoy. I should have looked at the page count when buying it, but of course, I was excited about a new read, so didn't.
All in all, I still recommend it to anyone who likes post apocalyptic stories, and doesn't possess the pet peeve I have for unnecessarily spread out books that leave you wanting to throttle somebody because you just want to read the damn book in one shot.
This is tough. The story is okay, but it's awkwardly written. I just found out that the other parts of the book aren't sequels, but actually PARTS OF THE SAME BOOK. And they're short. I'm sorry but they have the same book cover and everything. It really bothers me when authors do this.
Now, I'm still giving the three stars because I can tell that Joseph Turkot is a good writer. The book...story...thing, isn't horribly written, it just doesn't flow in a way that I could enjoy. I should have looked at the page count when buying it, but of course, I was excited about a new read, so didn't.
All in all, I still recommend it to anyone who likes post apocalyptic stories, and doesn't possess the pet peeve I have for unnecessarily spread out books that leave you wanting to throttle somebody because you just want to read the damn book in one shot.
August 16, 2014
Another great series from Mr. Turkot. First I read the series The Rain , The Snow , and The blue and it was great , and now the first part of another series The Wipe , and it looks like it is going to be even better. I am already connected with the main characters in the story ,Maze ,and Wills. Two best friends with two different personalities living in a place called Acadia , where the Fathers are the rulers and the only ones that are allowed to touch metal ( quiet interesting ). I really recommend this series , and I can`t wait for the next book to be released
February 14, 2015
This book has a lot of potential. It almost reads like a prequel. I wish we could learn more about the characters and the world they are in and are trying to escape from. The ending was a cliffhanger and now I must read the second book. I hope it is a lot longer and gives us more insight on this amazing world the author has created.
April 21, 2015
Wipe part I
It took me a long while to get into this story, admittedly it is not the story itself, as the writing is as good as always, it's the religion that makes me feel as if I am moving through a swamp, yet I am curious enough to continue on and see where this may lead.
It took me a long while to get into this story, admittedly it is not the story itself, as the writing is as good as always, it's the religion that makes me feel as if I am moving through a swamp, yet I am curious enough to continue on and see where this may lead.
April 19, 2015
Good read
This first book in the series is more of an introduction to the series. You meet the two main characters and the Priest that's seem to be the antagonist.
This first book in the series is more of an introduction to the series. You meet the two main characters and the Priest that's seem to be the antagonist.
September 26, 2015
Love it!
I can't wait to see what happens next in the story. I wouldn't mind if the story would have been a book!
I can't wait to see what happens next in the story. I wouldn't mind if the story would have been a book!
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