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Redivivus Trilogy #1
Threnody
John Wild knows something is dead wrong the moment he finds the local airport deserted.
Returning home from work on an isolated reservation, he is unaware of the cataclysmic events that rocked the globe, leaving a plague-ridden, apocalyptic wasteland in its wake. As he struggles to survive against all odds, John learns that even when monsters walk the earth, people can still be the most dangerous things in the land.
Two things, above all else, become his focus. Can John find his family and help his longtime friend, Dr. Lin San, in her search for a cure, or will the merciless plague prove to be his demise—and the threnody of the entire human race?
Returning home from work on an isolated reservation, he is unaware of the cataclysmic events that rocked the globe, leaving a plague-ridden, apocalyptic wasteland in its wake. As he struggles to survive against all odds, John learns that even when monsters walk the earth, people can still be the most dangerous things in the land.
Two things, above all else, become his focus. Can John find his family and help his longtime friend, Dr. Lin San, in her search for a cure, or will the merciless plague prove to be his demise—and the threnody of the entire human race?
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2015
About the author
Kirk Withrow
7 books24 followersKirk Withrow is the author numerous books and short stories. Often dark, dystopian affairs, his writings possess a realistic slant owing to his scientific and medical background. In addition to writing, his many other creative endeavors include music, luthiery, and painting. Whenever possible, he enjoys martial arts training including jiu-jitsu, muay thai, and kali.
His first novel, Four, is a psychological/military/medical thriller. The Redivivus Trilogy—Threnody, Riposte, and Miasma—is a post-apocalyptic survival horror series about mankind's fight against a deadly pathogen. His work took a comedic turn with Barrage, a sci-fi dark comedy that begins with a transplanetary miscommunication and careens dangerously toward intergalactic annihilation. Most recently, Fun World: a Zombie Tale, explores the inevitable zombie apocalypse which just so happens to start in the middle of one of the world's most beloved theme parks.
For more information about Kirk Withrow's books, art, music, and musical instruments, go to http://www.kirkwithrow.com.
His first novel, Four, is a psychological/military/medical thriller. The Redivivus Trilogy—Threnody, Riposte, and Miasma—is a post-apocalyptic survival horror series about mankind's fight against a deadly pathogen. His work took a comedic turn with Barrage, a sci-fi dark comedy that begins with a transplanetary miscommunication and careens dangerously toward intergalactic annihilation. Most recently, Fun World: a Zombie Tale, explores the inevitable zombie apocalypse which just so happens to start in the middle of one of the world's most beloved theme parks.
For more information about Kirk Withrow's books, art, music, and musical instruments, go to http://www.kirkwithrow.com.
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April 11, 2015
**This was a goodreads/firstreads give away. I would like to thank the author for the opportunity to win and read the book.**
I thought this was a good zombie book. The two main characters are Dr. John Wild and Reams. John was at a Native American Reservation and had no idea what was happening. When he was coming home and trying to land his plane he couldn't figure out why no one was answering at the tower. He has a run in with a friend from the airport that has turned into a zombie. As he almost gets bit, Reams comes to the rescue, gets him back in the tower and tells him all that he knows. John freaks out of course and tries to call his wife and daughter. At this point no one really answers cell phones. John decides he's going to try to get home and see if they are still alive and talks Reams into going with him. Before they leave, John gets an unclear call on his cell from his old friend Dr. Lin telling him about the virus, that is started in Brazil and she's on her way back to try to help find a cure.
I'm not going to give any more spoilers about the book. I will say they meet up with a few more people along the way, a lot more zombies and a little madness and mayhem. I mean it is a zombie apocalypse!
I look forward to reading the next two books in this trilogy. I think the author did a really good job!
www.melissa413readsalot.blogspot.com
I thought this was a good zombie book. The two main characters are Dr. John Wild and Reams. John was at a Native American Reservation and had no idea what was happening. When he was coming home and trying to land his plane he couldn't figure out why no one was answering at the tower. He has a run in with a friend from the airport that has turned into a zombie. As he almost gets bit, Reams comes to the rescue, gets him back in the tower and tells him all that he knows. John freaks out of course and tries to call his wife and daughter. At this point no one really answers cell phones. John decides he's going to try to get home and see if they are still alive and talks Reams into going with him. Before they leave, John gets an unclear call on his cell from his old friend Dr. Lin telling him about the virus, that is started in Brazil and she's on her way back to try to help find a cure.
I'm not going to give any more spoilers about the book. I will say they meet up with a few more people along the way, a lot more zombies and a little madness and mayhem. I mean it is a zombie apocalypse!
I look forward to reading the next two books in this trilogy. I think the author did a really good job!
www.melissa413readsalot.blogspot.com
November 27, 2021
Thrilling. Scary. Gory. Gruesome. Just like a good zombie book should be. Probably not the best timing to read it while the world is ravaged by a pandemic. Are we going to turn into zombies too?
I have received a review copy from the author at no cost and with no obligation toward the author.
I have received a review copy from the author at no cost and with no obligation toward the author.
August 10, 2015
Threnody is all about a man named John Wild who finds himself in the apocalypse that he does not belong in. Seriously. He has worse luck than Drake from the Uncharted video game series. He can't take one step without tripping and causing an array of noise that scatters across the wasteland. Come on John.. At least with your clumsiness, it lead to a ton of suspense!
Luckily he meets a friend, Reams, early on and the two likeable heroes travel together hoping to grasp what is left of there personal lives.
The book was a little slow for me at first... Or maybe it just made ME slow. Those big sciencey words man.. It brought Google and I much closer.
The world-building was good enough to keep me interested. I love how the author gives such great detail about the zombies, or in this case 'revs'. It gave emotion and meaning to them unlike other zombie books. I found myself super interested in all the revs back stories that they came across. My favorite part about this book is that there are stories being told by different characters. You get to follow them through all their trials and you're with them while they fight for their lives.
The only big problem I had with the book, after reading the synopsis, was one of the characters that I thought was going to be a big part of the book, Dr Lin San but you barely hear from this character at all.
I still highly recommend this book and I will be following all future books by Kirk Withrow.
(This was the second edition that I read)
Luckily he meets a friend, Reams, early on and the two likeable heroes travel together hoping to grasp what is left of there personal lives.
The book was a little slow for me at first... Or maybe it just made ME slow. Those big sciencey words man.. It brought Google and I much closer.
The world-building was good enough to keep me interested. I love how the author gives such great detail about the zombies, or in this case 'revs'. It gave emotion and meaning to them unlike other zombie books. I found myself super interested in all the revs back stories that they came across. My favorite part about this book is that there are stories being told by different characters. You get to follow them through all their trials and you're with them while they fight for their lives.
The only big problem I had with the book, after reading the synopsis, was one of the characters that I thought was going to be a big part of the book, Dr Lin San but you barely hear from this character at all.
I still highly recommend this book and I will be following all future books by Kirk Withrow.
(This was the second edition that I read)
March 18, 2015
The review below is my original review, I have left it for information only. Upon leaving that review the author kindly contracted me advising that some edits had been made til the book and asking if I would consider giving the revised version a go. I gratefully accepted as the premise of the book is what drew me to it initially and that still stands.
I am very happy to say that Version 2 is amazing! some words and terminology have been edited but this does not detract from the book at all, in fact it makes the book better as its not bogged down. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book second time around, I will definitely be keeping my eye out for the next part of the series and cannot wait to find out what happens next to the characters. Will they prevail? Will a cure be found? I can't wait to find out!
I would definitely recommend this book, the characters are engaging and likable and I found myself easily caring about what is going to happen to them.
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Unfortunately I gave up on this book around the 20% mark. I wanted to like this book but just didn't find it gripped me at all, it's very technical and in quite a few parts is like the author has swallowed a thesaurus or is trying to show off using words that are uncommon and that seem to sit uncomfortably within the rest of the text.
I am very happy to say that Version 2 is amazing! some words and terminology have been edited but this does not detract from the book at all, in fact it makes the book better as its not bogged down. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book second time around, I will definitely be keeping my eye out for the next part of the series and cannot wait to find out what happens next to the characters. Will they prevail? Will a cure be found? I can't wait to find out!
I would definitely recommend this book, the characters are engaging and likable and I found myself easily caring about what is going to happen to them.
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Unfortunately I gave up on this book around the 20% mark. I wanted to like this book but just didn't find it gripped me at all, it's very technical and in quite a few parts is like the author has swallowed a thesaurus or is trying to show off using words that are uncommon and that seem to sit uncomfortably within the rest of the text.
June 24, 2018
Was an entertaining story, just nothing original.
October 16, 2019
I gave up on this. I just wasn't enjoying it, and found it a bit boring. According to my Kindle device, I had 5 hours of reading time left and I just thought I'd rather spend that elsewhere.
April 10, 2016
Loved this book and I can't wait to read a sequel.
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