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Purge of Babylon #3.1
The Walls of Lemuria: Keo, Part I
Part One of a stand-alone storyline set within the Purge of Babylon universe
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Every survivor has a story.
The Purge decimated the planet almost a year ago, leaving small bands of humanity scrambling to find sanctuary from the hordes of unkillable monsters that reside in the darkness.
Keo is one of the few who made it through that harrowing first night. Trapped in a small town in Louisiana, he finds himself joining forces with a group of strangers to make sense of what's happening.
Like thousands of others around the globe at that exact moment, Keo and his new allies will discover that braving the creature-infested first night is only the beginning. Every day from that moment on will be a struggle, and every night will be a nightmare.
This is their story.
_______________________________________________
Every survivor has a story.
The Purge decimated the planet almost a year ago, leaving small bands of humanity scrambling to find sanctuary from the hordes of unkillable monsters that reside in the darkness.
Keo is one of the few who made it through that harrowing first night. Trapped in a small town in Louisiana, he finds himself joining forces with a group of strangers to make sense of what's happening.
Like thousands of others around the globe at that exact moment, Keo and his new allies will discover that braving the creature-infested first night is only the beginning. Every day from that moment on will be a struggle, and every night will be a nightmare.
This is their story.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2014
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September 11, 2014
The rules are simple: stay out of the dark, load up on silver bullets, and whatever you do, stay alive. But, what if you don’t know about the silver? What if you aren’t holed up in an apartment with silver crosses during the Purge? How do non-collaborators survive? The Walls of Lemuria answers these questions, deepening our knowledge of the Purge universe, and giving us one heck of a ride along the way.
Here we find Keo—a badass to be sure, but no Danny or Will—struggling to stay alive in rural Louisiana, no knowledge of silver, slow to learn that the Ghouls simply will not die, and saddled with a ragtag group of strangers he has been chosen to lead. Their only hope of survival is to hide and avoid any real notice from the Ghouls. And, amazingly, they do avoid notice. In this book, the Ghouls play nothing more than a supporting role. It's a good thing for Keo too. After all, without silver and without plan Z, an all-out Ghoul assault can have only one ending.
Instead of the Ghouls, the plot focusses on the mundane aspects of post-apocalyptic life—how do you find enough food to live when the Ghouls eat anything that moves? How do groups of strangers form alliances when half of humanity has gone bad? And, of course, how do you arrange the sleeping arrangements around the studly hero and the magnificent heroine? Let me tell you, mundane in the hands of the Sam Sisavath is edge-of-your-seat riveting.
I, like so many others, picked up this book as a stopgap while waiting forever for the next installment in the Babylon series. But, I was not too surprised that I found the book hard to put down. Sam has a true and deep talent for pacing. I like Keo and his companions and I didn’t miss the Ghouls much. I can’t believe I am saying this—and for the love all things holy don’t tell him—but, the only thing I really missed were Danny’s jokes.
Here we find Keo—a badass to be sure, but no Danny or Will—struggling to stay alive in rural Louisiana, no knowledge of silver, slow to learn that the Ghouls simply will not die, and saddled with a ragtag group of strangers he has been chosen to lead. Their only hope of survival is to hide and avoid any real notice from the Ghouls. And, amazingly, they do avoid notice. In this book, the Ghouls play nothing more than a supporting role. It's a good thing for Keo too. After all, without silver and without plan Z, an all-out Ghoul assault can have only one ending.
Instead of the Ghouls, the plot focusses on the mundane aspects of post-apocalyptic life—how do you find enough food to live when the Ghouls eat anything that moves? How do groups of strangers form alliances when half of humanity has gone bad? And, of course, how do you arrange the sleeping arrangements around the studly hero and the magnificent heroine? Let me tell you, mundane in the hands of the Sam Sisavath is edge-of-your-seat riveting.
I, like so many others, picked up this book as a stopgap while waiting forever for the next installment in the Babylon series. But, I was not too surprised that I found the book hard to put down. Sam has a true and deep talent for pacing. I like Keo and his companions and I didn’t miss the Ghouls much. I can’t believe I am saying this—and for the love all things holy don’t tell him—but, the only thing I really missed were Danny’s jokes.
January 7, 2018
Keo, this guy is a real action hero, what a warrior.
I liked the story from beginning to end. I am excited to see what Keo and Norris are into next. I like Jordan, she and Keo make an awesome team. Love the action, gunplay and even the bad guys have their moments. Can't wait to see what happens next.
I liked the story from beginning to end. I am excited to see what Keo and Norris are into next. I like Jordan, she and Keo make an awesome team. Love the action, gunplay and even the bad guys have their moments. Can't wait to see what happens next.
May 23, 2018
Zombies are bad...Theses are much Worse!
I'd have given Sam Sisavath six stars if possible, he surely deserves the rating. No spoiler alert, a new kind of Apex predator, great character development and a fast paced storyline. If your reading this stop, read "Walls of Lamuria" I'd really like to read your review. Remember the name. Sam Sisavathm
I'd have given Sam Sisavath six stars if possible, he surely deserves the rating. No spoiler alert, a new kind of Apex predator, great character development and a fast paced storyline. If your reading this stop, read "Walls of Lamuria" I'd really like to read your review. Remember the name. Sam Sisavathm
September 29, 2019
Better than the Purge...
I liked the characters, and I liked that this one followed only one character, and his interactions with the others. I appreciate that Keo could have been portrayed as a super heroic character, but was not.
I liked the characters, and I liked that this one followed only one character, and his interactions with the others. I appreciate that Keo could have been portrayed as a super heroic character, but was not.
June 27, 2021
That's the good stuff..
May 29, 2022
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GOES ON TOO LONG, AND it seems to be the same characters, with different names, and the stories seems the same but….
…a good book.
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GOES ON TOO LONG, AND it seems to be the same characters, with different names, and the stories seems the same but….
…a good book.
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August 1, 2016
2* for This book and 2* for The Fields of Lemuria (Purge of Babylon #3.2)
It is about a mercenary, and his survival of the apocalypse. He meets some people, decides to change his ways(since its the end of the world) and regrets it afterwards.
The short thing is : this was pretty boring. The reader has probably read the Purge of Babylon , which is packed with action and mysteries, it leaves a ton of questions unanswered.
Here it is ... kinda a more straightforward,less action packed version of The Purge of Babylon.
There are no big mysteries, not a lot of action(especially in the first book), nothing to contribute to the main storyline. Since you have (probably) read the first book you already have expectations about how the main character will deal with the enemy, his strategy and such but uuhh its so disappointing, since its a worse version of the first book.
I am pretty sure you can skip those two books and go straight to the fourth of the main series, without feeling awkward reading it. Also i doubt that the author will totally skip the background of the new characters , who will get involved in the The Fires of Atlantis. Probably he will tell it in short.
It is about a mercenary, and his survival of the apocalypse. He meets some people, decides to change his ways(since its the end of the world) and regrets it afterwards.
The short thing is : this was pretty boring. The reader has probably read the Purge of Babylon , which is packed with action and mysteries, it leaves a ton of questions unanswered.
Here it is ... kinda a more straightforward,less action packed version of The Purge of Babylon.
There are no big mysteries, not a lot of action(especially in the first book), nothing to contribute to the main storyline. Since you have (probably) read the first book you already have expectations about how the main character will deal with the enemy, his strategy and such but uuhh its so disappointing, since its a worse version of the first book.
I am pretty sure you can skip those two books and go straight to the fourth of the main series, without feeling awkward reading it. Also i doubt that the author will totally skip the background of the new characters , who will get involved in the The Fires of Atlantis. Probably he will tell it in short.
April 24, 2015
A solid 3.5, practically almost 4. All because, while I greatly enjoy the series, with its fast paced action, witty dialogues and all, I was missing one key component here: multiple person perspective. Keo is a very cool character, no doubt about it, but apart from Norris - him being the Danny to Keo's Will (or the other way around, maybe) - I couldn't quite connect with the rest of the characters. Especially Gillian, who left flat to me, just a typical female love interest to the main protagonist, without any special traits of her own. I liked Jordan much more, and that should say something given how she appeared at the de facto end of the book. So it was nice to the purge from a different perspective, but I would enjoy the story more if I had an opportunity to get in the heads of the rest of the cast.
Also, some of Keo's steps didn't sit well with me. He's already seen how fast the bitten ones turn and he doesn't think to lock (...) up before the night sets in? Kind of hard to get past it. But I will - becasue I can't wait to see how his story ends up we know where :)
Also, some of Keo's steps didn't sit well with me. He's already seen how fast the bitten ones turn and he doesn't think to lock (...) up before the night sets in? Kind of hard to get past it. But I will - becasue I can't wait to see how his story ends up we know where :)
August 21, 2015
Another Amazing Story about Survival In The Apocalypse
Once again, this side story doesn't fail to deliver wonderful characters, setting, and more story and back story into the world of the Purge Series. I enjoyed more of what happened in the Universe that has been created and also enjoyed more back story into this new character Keo. Hopefully he will be the next new favorite character if he doesn't succumb to anymore crazy people or ex-girlfriends. (Hint to you Sam, please stop killing my favorite characters) Besides that disappointment in the series, I enjoy every minute of this series and this book fits perfectly whether your new or already a fan. This book fits perfectly in this Universe and should not be looked over. Can't wait to start or read the next one!!!!!!
Once again, this side story doesn't fail to deliver wonderful characters, setting, and more story and back story into the world of the Purge Series. I enjoyed more of what happened in the Universe that has been created and also enjoyed more back story into this new character Keo. Hopefully he will be the next new favorite character if he doesn't succumb to anymore crazy people or ex-girlfriends. (Hint to you Sam, please stop killing my favorite characters) Besides that disappointment in the series, I enjoy every minute of this series and this book fits perfectly whether your new or already a fan. This book fits perfectly in this Universe and should not be looked over. Can't wait to start or read the next one!!!!!!
April 14, 2016
4.5 stars. Other than a little too much flirting early on between Keo and Gillian, this book was great and what I wished the main story was like. Don't get me wrong, I like when the guy gets the girl or vice versa, but in the main books, and even here, they fall in love and flirt like 14 year olds the day they meet and during an apocalypse. No thanks.
This story had enough action, good pace, believable storyline, didn't over do the bad guys, not a million storylines. I hope by book 5 of the main story arc it's is written more like this one. Oh and this limited the amount of jokes and other crap by the main characters which was very refreshing, it makes me skip most the dialogue in the main story line.
This story had enough action, good pace, believable storyline, didn't over do the bad guys, not a million storylines. I hope by book 5 of the main story arc it's is written more like this one. Oh and this limited the amount of jokes and other crap by the main characters which was very refreshing, it makes me skip most the dialogue in the main story line.
April 24, 2015
I really enjoyed the other books before this one, but let me tell you something, I've been searching for a hot leading male role like this one for a very, very long time. And to finally find a hot leading Korean male,
o m g, its about time!!! I love the character Keo,( btw I still have no idea how to say his name) everything about him is just epic, his quick wit, survival instincts and he's even a lil bit of a romantic, he just is a perfect character you'd want to end up with at the end of the world :D Keo reminds me of Lee Dong-wook, omg so sexy and that's what I pictured in my head when reading these books.
o m g, its about time!!! I love the character Keo,( btw I still have no idea how to say his name) everything about him is just epic, his quick wit, survival instincts and he's even a lil bit of a romantic, he just is a perfect character you'd want to end up with at the end of the world :D Keo reminds me of Lee Dong-wook, omg so sexy and that's what I pictured in my head when reading these books.
November 10, 2015
Sort of a detour from the Purge of Babylon series although they're listed as part of it. Characters and story line has nothing to do with Purge of Babylon. These infected cannot be killed more-or-less (the sun will do the trick). If silver works, as in "Purge", these characters have not discovered it yet. Keo is the main character here, Will and Danny are MIA. The standalone story is not bad, just not sure what it has to do with the "Purge" and what it's doing here. Keo and crew are pursued throughout the story. "Who the hell are these guys?" is a reoccurring theme; reminds me of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Three.point.five
August 20, 2014
A Fun, Fast-Paced Read
As with the Purge novels, The Walls of Lemuria, is a fun read. I never thought I would like reading apocalypse novels and don't even remember why I originally bought the first one, but I'm glad I did. Sisavath knows how to keep the reader entertained and on the edge of his seat. He also has a sense of humor, which I appreciate. I can't wait for the sequel to Lemuria to come out next month, and I especially can't wait for the sequel to the Purge series to come out, which, hopefully, is soon.
As with the Purge novels, The Walls of Lemuria, is a fun read. I never thought I would like reading apocalypse novels and don't even remember why I originally bought the first one, but I'm glad I did. Sisavath knows how to keep the reader entertained and on the edge of his seat. He also has a sense of humor, which I appreciate. I can't wait for the sequel to Lemuria to come out next month, and I especially can't wait for the sequel to the Purge series to come out, which, hopefully, is soon.
August 28, 2014
Yet another awesome Purge world book. My only beef is the cliffhanger. Sam, you're killing us! Get our hearts racing and then WHAM, wait for the next book.
It also continues to amaze me how well edited these books are. Whoever your proof readers are: give them a hug, buy them a bottle of their favorite booze, SOMETHING. There are many mainstream published books that suffer from some pretty atrocious errors and I've yet to find one in any of these books.
With del Toro's The Strain on TV now, I'm sort of hoping there is room for a Purge series one day!
It also continues to amaze me how well edited these books are. Whoever your proof readers are: give them a hug, buy them a bottle of their favorite booze, SOMETHING. There are many mainstream published books that suffer from some pretty atrocious errors and I've yet to find one in any of these books.
With del Toro's The Strain on TV now, I'm sort of hoping there is room for a Purge series one day!
December 19, 2014
Mr. Sisavath's post-apocalyptic world just keeps getting better. With this story arc he introduces us to new protagonists to love and new villains, as if the ghouls weren't enough.
Keo is a very interesting character; definitely not your typical hero but not the cliched anti-hero. Watching his development is going to be one of the highlights of this new series. And of course there is the buddy angle between Keo and Norris. Sam has a definite flare for writing witty banter and the interactions between our heroes is worth the price of admission.
Keo is a very interesting character; definitely not your typical hero but not the cliched anti-hero. Watching his development is going to be one of the highlights of this new series. And of course there is the buddy angle between Keo and Norris. Sam has a definite flare for writing witty banter and the interactions between our heroes is worth the price of admission.
December 16, 2015
I read the combined edition (with 3.1 and 3.2). Keeping up the (very) high adrenaline, action-packing, barely-breathing style, Sam Sisavath introduces a new character that we can expect to play a role in the main series. This offshoot is definitely worth reading, although as I go through the series, I do see some repetition of scenarios that characters find themselves in. Still, this is a great and highly entertaining series with strong dialogue and characters.
February 9, 2016
This is a good side story about a new major player in the series. Go,go,go non-stop action still..Sam Sivavath just doesn't slow the story down 1 bit. I am ready to start "The Isles of Elysium" now.
Mr. Sisavath has goor vision as to where he is steering this story. Given the turn of events with the last book, #5 The Ashes of Pompeii, I can't wait to see how he continues the story line.
Go Sam go...
Mr. Sisavath has goor vision as to where he is steering this story. Given the turn of events with the last book, #5 The Ashes of Pompeii, I can't wait to see how he continues the story line.
Go Sam go...
August 22, 2014
Another excellent read Sam!!
Another excellent read Sam!!
Well done bringing Keo into the story. Also more humor like the "Purge"series! Love the supporting characters especially Giliam. She has the same kind of wit as Danny. Hope they learn about silver.
Sam, have you considered silver nitrate? Just a thought. Can't wait for "Fields"!!
Another excellent read Sam!!
Well done bringing Keo into the story. Also more humor like the "Purge"series! Love the supporting characters especially Giliam. She has the same kind of wit as Danny. Hope they learn about silver.
Sam, have you considered silver nitrate? Just a thought. Can't wait for "Fields"!!
October 1, 2014
Awesome!
I really enjoyed this read. It kept me turning pages. I didn't want to put it down! I could see everything he was painting! Keep has also got to be one of my favorite POV characters I have read to date. I completely pictured this guy! I didn't like how he foretold some of the events but overall I love it. Now to the next!
I really enjoyed this read. It kept me turning pages. I didn't want to put it down! I could see everything he was painting! Keep has also got to be one of my favorite POV characters I have read to date. I completely pictured this guy! I didn't like how he foretold some of the events but overall I love it. Now to the next!
September 20, 2014
This was a great story, especially for fans of the Purge of Babylon books. This story takes place back at the beginning with a new set of characters. It runs parallel to the other Purge stories it seems, at least so far. It's a lot of fun to read with nonstop action. The ending is somewhat of a cliffhanger so I can't wait for The Fields of Lemuria.
August 17, 2015
The Walls of Lemuria ( Purge of Babylon, Book 3.1, Leo #1 )
Another fantastic book in the series. A new set of characters that are highly likeable. Going to love to see how this group meshes with the old. As I have said in other reviews "Man" being the biggest monster of them all.
Another fantastic book in the series. A new set of characters that are highly likeable. Going to love to see how this group meshes with the old. As I have said in other reviews "Man" being the biggest monster of them all.
November 3, 2015
I was a bit hesitant to start reading a book about completely new characters as I wanted to carry on with the main story but only after couple of pages I was sold! I thought the story of Keo was even better than the main story. He's is such a cool character, he is not perfect and makes wrong decisions but still survives. I'm glad there's more to come with this story!
August 23, 2014
Great stand alone story in the Ghoul apocalypse. A 'what happen guide' when you don't have a couple of army ranger/swat bad asses around. Cool characters and strangely emotional and thought provoking situations.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
September 7, 2014
I swear I don't know how Sam Sisavath does it! How in the world does he keep cranking out these books without compromising on the storyline? This is every bit as good as the Babylon series. and I didn't think that was even possible! Loved it.
August 29, 2014
This whole series is just so unbelievably good. Good action, very likeable characters. Can't wait for the next one. I do believe I have a new favorite author. Sorry Dean Koontz and Mark Tufo, you've both been dethroned.
September 26, 2014
Was a bit concerned when I saw this was a concurrent story. Those sometimes go so very wrong! I have to admit I cannot wait to see how the characters all inter-mix in the highly anticipated,by me, next installment.
Great read, I am glad I decided to give it a go.
Great read, I am glad I decided to give it a go.
November 17, 2014
Great introductory story thus far
So far an interesting read, looking forward to continuing this. Good plot and action packed storyline. Not a dull moment, and not your typical survival story.
So far an interesting read, looking forward to continuing this. Good plot and action packed storyline. Not a dull moment, and not your typical survival story.
December 17, 2014
ReallyGood.
This usually isn't something that would hold my interest, but it did. If the idea of zombies are fascinating to you, this book will be a favorite. It's well-written and a good story.
This usually isn't something that would hold my interest, but it did. If the idea of zombies are fascinating to you, this book will be a favorite. It's well-written and a good story.
June 8, 2015
Good Series
I've been looking for something to get me back into reading. After switching around and trying a few genres I think I might have finally found the thing that gets me back into reading heavily again.
Thanks Sam.
I've been looking for something to get me back into reading. After switching around and trying a few genres I think I might have finally found the thing that gets me back into reading heavily again.
Thanks Sam.
July 18, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. Sam does such a great job with developing his characters in his books. this is a great series to read. this book goes into a more in depth life of what life was like with Keo during the purge. I like his character development throughout the books.
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