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V Plague #6
Days Of Perdition
Katie kidnapped by Roach, John must not only save her but also deal with the betrayal of the new President. Days Of Perdition opens with the story of how Katie survived and reached Oklahoma City. Now that John knows she is alive nothing will stop him from rescuing her, but will he find her in time?
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 2, 2015
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Dirk Patton
69 books257 followersDirk Patton is the best selling author of the V Plague series. You can email him at dirk@dirkpatton.com or find him on the internet at www.DirkPatton.com or Twitter @DirkPatton or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RealDirkPatton
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April 27, 2024
Love this series
What can I say it is action pack from the beginning to the end can't get enough of the series
What can I say it is action pack from the beginning to the end can't get enough of the series
April 22, 2020
Great Book
The saga continues in Days of Perdition the sixth book in the V Plague Series. This book is great. We find our hereto, John, his side kick .dag, and Rachel on the way to a casino to rescue Kate. The battles and adventures just keep coming their way as they struggle to get to the casino. This is one of the best books in the series. I have already bought the seventh book and can’t wait to get started! Highly recommend for those who like apocalyptic stories!
The saga continues in Days of Perdition the sixth book in the V Plague Series. This book is great. We find our hereto, John, his side kick .dag, and Rachel on the way to a casino to rescue Kate. The battles and adventures just keep coming their way as they struggle to get to the casino. This is one of the best books in the series. I have already bought the seventh book and can’t wait to get started! Highly recommend for those who like apocalyptic stories!
June 10, 2020
Whoa!!
I like the build up with not too much G.I. Joe action, but this book packs a lot of action. This series shows that when there are traitors to our country and to our Constitution, all of us are in danger and won't be free. Kinda like what's going on in the U.S. in year 2020. It's highly possible that the U.S. can be invaded by foreign governments that masquerade as allies. Great book to read.
I like the build up with not too much G.I. Joe action, but this book packs a lot of action. This series shows that when there are traitors to our country and to our Constitution, all of us are in danger and won't be free. Kinda like what's going on in the U.S. in year 2020. It's highly possible that the U.S. can be invaded by foreign governments that masquerade as allies. Great book to read.
September 27, 2017
Very good installment
Going to start the next one right away. Solid characters. You want to learn more about their history and become invested in the outcome for each. I would recommend this series to action fans, zombie fans, and military buff. Not only entertaining but educational. 😃
Going to start the next one right away. Solid characters. You want to learn more about their history and become invested in the outcome for each. I would recommend this series to action fans, zombie fans, and military buff. Not only entertaining but educational. 😃
June 14, 2019
OH MY GOSH!!! Dirk, will you ever cut John Chase a break!? Wow - this book picked up right on the heals of the previous book and slammed into action from sentence one. I truly love the interactions between characters and the little peeks into them with their thoughts being written for us. I love this series and will continue on to book 7 - these are THAT GOOD!
September 18, 2019
Tension level 10
OMGad, seriously. One to another, tension level rising, just when i was getting comfy. It keeps mounting! Going from place to place. Attack to counterattack, when will they gain an advantage that lasts more than 10 seconds?!?🤔😣 The suspense is killing. Reading until I'm seeing spots, literally. Still here though and going for 7.
OMGad, seriously. One to another, tension level rising, just when i was getting comfy. It keeps mounting! Going from place to place. Attack to counterattack, when will they gain an advantage that lasts more than 10 seconds?!?🤔😣 The suspense is killing. Reading until I'm seeing spots, literally. Still here though and going for 7.
July 24, 2024
A president without honor colluding with the invaders...
A military struggling against millions of infected as well as a military invasion forces. A viral infection running riot and mutating into vicious killers.... The military and the valiant struggle to hold out and insure that the USA does not succumb.... An unforgettable and heart stopping series... Five plus stars!
A military struggling against millions of infected as well as a military invasion forces. A viral infection running riot and mutating into vicious killers.... The military and the valiant struggle to hold out and insure that the USA does not succumb.... An unforgettable and heart stopping series... Five plus stars!
September 11, 2017
As this series progresses the author is also progressing in his abilities. Of course we're definitely left with a cliff hanger that demands you to continue if only to see how people will manage going back to a more primitive way of living without the aid of electronics the way we know them today.
December 24, 2018
Oh my
What a great book with one heck of of a cliffhanger ending. But this book and the whole series is so good that a cliffhanger ending is okay since I was definitely going to read the next book in the series.
What a great book with one heck of of a cliffhanger ending. But this book and the whole series is so good that a cliffhanger ending is okay since I was definitely going to read the next book in the series.
June 1, 2019
LAST STAND FOR ROACH
Intense action, tactical. A President that sold the Military...A full story with John, Rachel, Katie, and of course The Herd of Dead-Alive. There's no place to hide...
How, when and would America will survive?
Intense action, tactical. A President that sold the Military...A full story with John, Rachel, Katie, and of course The Herd of Dead-Alive. There's no place to hide...
How, when and would America will survive?
June 21, 2019
Have to put it down for a bit
Good series so far, but the tension never lets up. Too much happens. Too much is piled on. Its simply too stressful. I am on KU. Will pick it up later maybe.
Good series so far, but the tension never lets up. Too much happens. Too much is piled on. Its simply too stressful. I am on KU. Will pick it up later maybe.
March 6, 2020
Oh my!!!!
Talk about slamming the door on the light at the end of the tunnel. Just when things are looking up, Dirk Patton will get your pulse pounding out a new cadence. You have to read this series.
Talk about slamming the door on the light at the end of the tunnel. Just when things are looking up, Dirk Patton will get your pulse pounding out a new cadence. You have to read this series.
March 10, 2020
Riveting!
Phenomenal work - again! This is a long series but I can’t get enough of it. John Chase is by far one of my favorite characters in any book. I adore how much he cares for his wife. Can’t wait to read book 7!
Phenomenal work - again! This is a long series but I can’t get enough of it. John Chase is by far one of my favorite characters in any book. I adore how much he cares for his wife. Can’t wait to read book 7!
July 17, 2021
Roach has John's wife & thinks he will get away with taking her.
That's until John finds out she's alive. John sets off to rescue Katie with Dog & Rachel in tow!!
But now where is Roach?
That's until John finds out she's alive. John sets off to rescue Katie with Dog & Rachel in tow!!
But now where is Roach?
January 2, 2022
Roach
How the heck a lunatic like Roach just gets by is beyond me, but we always have a few skip through the cracks. Anyhow, Katie is recused, but an EMP is on the fly.
Good read and an excellent plot with the outcomes never as expected.
How the heck a lunatic like Roach just gets by is beyond me, but we always have a few skip through the cracks. Anyhow, Katie is recused, but an EMP is on the fly.
Good read and an excellent plot with the outcomes never as expected.
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May 25, 20242nd read
If you're one of those people that read reviews, then please listen : don't waste anymore time! This is one of the most entertaining Apocalypse series I've read. In fact, I read the series as they were released. I'm actually rereading the series and it's soooo good!
If you're one of those people that read reviews, then please listen : don't waste anymore time! This is one of the most entertaining Apocalypse series I've read. In fact, I read the series as they were released. I'm actually rereading the series and it's soooo good!
May 16, 2018
Too Much!!!!
Excellent series but could use a little more going right for the good guys. Hard to keep reading when do much goes wrong. Too Much!!!
Excellent series but could use a little more going right for the good guys. Hard to keep reading when do much goes wrong. Too Much!!!
May 26, 2019
Very good book, lots of action and nice twists. Narrator sucks, but still can listen to it.
December 3, 2019
Whoa
Action from the first word. Protagonist is racing for life. Character changes every once in a while, each with his\her actions. Survival is not guaranteed.
Action from the first word. Protagonist is racing for life. Character changes every once in a while, each with his\her actions. Survival is not guaranteed.
June 18, 2020
Getting better
Can anything else go wrong. On to book seven to find out.Now I can't put the series down. Read on.
Can anything else go wrong. On to book seven to find out.Now I can't put the series down. Read on.
February 9, 2015
This is the longest so far of the Voodoo Plague books, but it does not feel like it. It reads like it's much shorter than the rest. However, it was not the sweetest. You can't call any of these books "sweet." They're action packed, horrifying, gripping and absolutely gruesome at times. Days of Perdition is no exception. If you read my review of the first book in the series, you'll recall I have zero love for the zombie genre, yet here I am, six books in and now anxiously awaiting book seven in a series of zombie-esque post apocalyptic zombie books. Mr. Patton has won me over with his amazing details, his vivid, believable characters, and his hang-onto-the-edge-of-your-seat action. I'll still never go on record to say I'm a zombie fan, but I'm a huge fan of the Voodoo Plague series. That's not the same thing. Right? Good.
Reading through this book, it did seem to be a little slower in the beginning and less action oriented than the rest of the series. It started off with Katie, John's wife, and her experience at the beginning of the infection period, so there was a lot of backtracking of the world situation that we'd already experienced with John. It was valid to Katie's situation, so it made sense but I just wanted to hurry up and get going. He didn't really dwell long with that part of the story, it was just my impatience more than anything to get into the action and out of watching it all happen on the tv. I was fascinated with how Katie managed to escape (no spoilers!) and that was an interesting twist and a unique leg up, but it some ways it seemed a little too easy for this woman who's supposed to be a CIA officer and had all this training John kept telling us in other books that she had. Granted, he didn't want to make a whole series about Katie's adventure, so I get it. Just my 0.02.
Once the "going" got going, it was amazing as usual. The rest of the gang we've come to know and love doesn't disappoint. There are interesting characters they run into along the way. Some I wish had stayed around longer, but they certainly had their purpose in moving the story forward and were very well written, believable and unique. Something Mr. Patton certainly excels at.
Mr. Patton assures us that this book is longer than any of the others to date, regardless of the page count Amazon gives us. He wrote it, so I believe him! It felt really short though, it just went by so fast. I read it in two fairly brief sittings and a little here and there while in a waiting room. While being so engrossed in the story is a good thing, it's frustrating when it's over too quickly.
And speaking of over too quickly, I actually cussed when I realized I'd read the last line. Not just because it was the end, but because of where the book leaves us. Again, no spoilers, but I could not BELIEVE that we'd been left hanging THERE of all places! After ALL that had just happened! I was flabbergasted. Even the way the last book, Transmission: Voodoo Plague Book 5, ended was bad, but THIS....this was....holy crap! DIRK!!!! How COULD you?! Then add some other choice words, and you've got about what I said. This was mean, this was "hmmm...how can I wrap these readers up and get them all into the story and then drop them like a hot potato?" mean. It was excellent, and it has every one of us on the edge of our seats waiting for Book 7, whenever that may be. We all hope that Mr. Patton doesn't sleep. We hope that he's busy writing, because we're all busy kicking it around in our heads and trying to pacify our minds with what might happen next.
If you haven't read these books, start at the beginning with Voodoo Plague and work your way through. Maybe by the time you get here, Book 7 will be done and you won't have to endure the wait like the rest of us poor souls. If you're already caught up, then I feel for you. Get ready to join the rest of us who are pounding on the Voodoo Plague Facebook door wanting to know when the next book will be ready!
Reading through this book, it did seem to be a little slower in the beginning and less action oriented than the rest of the series. It started off with Katie, John's wife, and her experience at the beginning of the infection period, so there was a lot of backtracking of the world situation that we'd already experienced with John. It was valid to Katie's situation, so it made sense but I just wanted to hurry up and get going. He didn't really dwell long with that part of the story, it was just my impatience more than anything to get into the action and out of watching it all happen on the tv. I was fascinated with how Katie managed to escape (no spoilers!) and that was an interesting twist and a unique leg up, but it some ways it seemed a little too easy for this woman who's supposed to be a CIA officer and had all this training John kept telling us in other books that she had. Granted, he didn't want to make a whole series about Katie's adventure, so I get it. Just my 0.02.
Once the "going" got going, it was amazing as usual. The rest of the gang we've come to know and love doesn't disappoint. There are interesting characters they run into along the way. Some I wish had stayed around longer, but they certainly had their purpose in moving the story forward and were very well written, believable and unique. Something Mr. Patton certainly excels at.
Mr. Patton assures us that this book is longer than any of the others to date, regardless of the page count Amazon gives us. He wrote it, so I believe him! It felt really short though, it just went by so fast. I read it in two fairly brief sittings and a little here and there while in a waiting room. While being so engrossed in the story is a good thing, it's frustrating when it's over too quickly.
And speaking of over too quickly, I actually cussed when I realized I'd read the last line. Not just because it was the end, but because of where the book leaves us. Again, no spoilers, but I could not BELIEVE that we'd been left hanging THERE of all places! After ALL that had just happened! I was flabbergasted. Even the way the last book, Transmission: Voodoo Plague Book 5, ended was bad, but THIS....this was....holy crap! DIRK!!!! How COULD you?! Then add some other choice words, and you've got about what I said. This was mean, this was "hmmm...how can I wrap these readers up and get them all into the story and then drop them like a hot potato?" mean. It was excellent, and it has every one of us on the edge of our seats waiting for Book 7, whenever that may be. We all hope that Mr. Patton doesn't sleep. We hope that he's busy writing, because we're all busy kicking it around in our heads and trying to pacify our minds with what might happen next.
If you haven't read these books, start at the beginning with Voodoo Plague and work your way through. Maybe by the time you get here, Book 7 will be done and you won't have to endure the wait like the rest of us poor souls. If you're already caught up, then I feel for you. Get ready to join the rest of us who are pounding on the Voodoo Plague Facebook door wanting to know when the next book will be ready!
March 9, 2016
Another outstanding addition to the 'V Plague' series. Mr. Patton writes incredibly well, allowing the reader to simply sit back and "watch the movie" as the book unfolds! John Chase has found clues that his wife, Katie is alive against all odds and he will stop at nothing to reach her.
The story begins with a little bit of backstory to detail Katie's experiences when the first infections are discovered. It follows her adventures as she attempts to find a way to safety, to her husband, anywhere away from the chaos and danger that develops as society collapses.
It continues with John and Rachel's attempts to find her while the only person left in line to the Presidency is making deals with the Russians. The book follows (after Katie's backstory) right where the fifth book left off and is action-packed, tragic, and strangely satisfying.
Infused with humor and non-stop deadlines for the characters....this series has become one of my favorites and I'm looking forward to starting the seventh book, 'Indestructible' soon!
The story begins with a little bit of backstory to detail Katie's experiences when the first infections are discovered. It follows her adventures as she attempts to find a way to safety, to her husband, anywhere away from the chaos and danger that develops as society collapses.
It continues with John and Rachel's attempts to find her while the only person left in line to the Presidency is making deals with the Russians. The book follows (after Katie's backstory) right where the fifth book left off and is action-packed, tragic, and strangely satisfying.
Infused with humor and non-stop deadlines for the characters....this series has become one of my favorites and I'm looking forward to starting the seventh book, 'Indestructible' soon!
March 11, 2023
All right. Days of Perdition is the sixth book in this V Plague series. It has been my experience reading a long series of books that excitement and interest tend to wane over time, and often well before the sixth book in a series. However, I am elated to report that there is no such lapse in my interest or excitement. It is interesting to me how Mr. Patton keeps blending in new and thoughtful storylines into these books. What begins as just another zombie apocalypse scenario, morphs into a war footing with the Russians, and a civil war between military factions, some loyal to the president and others who believe she is a traitor. Well done, Mr. Patton. The ubiquitous, yet absent, Katie finally enters the story, throwing doubt on John and Rachel's relationship. And, just when they're making a clean getaway where we can once again take a breath. Cliffhanger extraordinaire. Whew, on to book 7 in the series.
February 11, 2015
Can't wait for the next book.
I love this series and can't wait till book seven comes out. Keep up the good work. Please give Rachel and John a chance. I know he has a wife but even though her side of the story was in this last book I still have high hopes for John and Rachel. I said this before and I'll say it again. From the beginning Rachel was big part of the book not Katie. Rachel and Johns struggle and everything they did for each other can't just be put a side just because Katie is in the picture now. I understand in real life the author has a dog name Dog and his wife is the same character from the book but it just isn't realistic if on top of being shot in the chest Katie also survives a helicopter crash. I guess I'll have to wait and see.
I love this series and can't wait till book seven comes out. Keep up the good work. Please give Rachel and John a chance. I know he has a wife but even though her side of the story was in this last book I still have high hopes for John and Rachel. I said this before and I'll say it again. From the beginning Rachel was big part of the book not Katie. Rachel and Johns struggle and everything they did for each other can't just be put a side just because Katie is in the picture now. I understand in real life the author has a dog name Dog and his wife is the same character from the book but it just isn't realistic if on top of being shot in the chest Katie also survives a helicopter crash. I guess I'll have to wait and see.
February 18, 2015
Another Great Effort
This is Book 6 of the "Voodoo Plague" series, and with the exception of a couple of issues I have, it is still well written and I can't wait for Book 7. The only thing that kept me from giving it a five-star rating like I usually do was that in one instance, the principal character takes too much time to make personal political statements that not only seem out of place, but can serve to agitate those who may have differing opinions. Also, he spends far too much time giving backstories that really don't seem necessary and are distracting. Other than that, the story remains involving and exciting.
This is Book 6 of the "Voodoo Plague" series, and with the exception of a couple of issues I have, it is still well written and I can't wait for Book 7. The only thing that kept me from giving it a five-star rating like I usually do was that in one instance, the principal character takes too much time to make personal political statements that not only seem out of place, but can serve to agitate those who may have differing opinions. Also, he spends far too much time giving backstories that really don't seem necessary and are distracting. Other than that, the story remains involving and exciting.
June 26, 2015
I love this series!
This series has the best characters ! Of course Dog is my fav! And the storyline has more of a realistic feel to it than a lot of apocalyptic novels I've read. There are some bad ass women in this series. Great storytelling! I'm on book 6 and this is the fastest I've ever went through a series . So glad it's not the end tho ... Each book just gets better and better! I definitely recommend this series to post apocalypse readers also if you're into plague , zombies, good vs evil, military action , and a little romance thrown in the mix ( which I love ). Just read it!!!
This series has the best characters ! Of course Dog is my fav! And the storyline has more of a realistic feel to it than a lot of apocalyptic novels I've read. There are some bad ass women in this series. Great storytelling! I'm on book 6 and this is the fastest I've ever went through a series . So glad it's not the end tho ... Each book just gets better and better! I definitely recommend this series to post apocalypse readers also if you're into plague , zombies, good vs evil, military action , and a little romance thrown in the mix ( which I love ). Just read it!!!
February 3, 2015
Page turner
I don't know if that is a surprise that it is a page turner, since all of the books have been in this series. This one is probably the best in the series and maybe that's because it is an accumulation of all the characters and what everything is headed for. Will they live, will the emp stop the zombies, will Katie and Martinez make it and will John end up with one or both loves of his life? Only book 7 will tell us, so hurry and get it done please, please, please...........
I don't know if that is a surprise that it is a page turner, since all of the books have been in this series. This one is probably the best in the series and maybe that's because it is an accumulation of all the characters and what everything is headed for. Will they live, will the emp stop the zombies, will Katie and Martinez make it and will John end up with one or both loves of his life? Only book 7 will tell us, so hurry and get it done please, please, please...........
February 6, 2015
The books in this series are never long enough
What a great book. Rarely do I fall in love with the characters like I did in this series. But to tell you why I rated this book at the top is because even though this is number 6 the action never slows and the relationships stay true. In the beginning I wanted Rachel to be the new Mrs but now that Katie has been brought to life I guess John is going to have to have sister wives. Hurry up with 7 I need it yesterday seeing as you left us in such a mess. PS Great job but nothing better happen to dog ever.
What a great book. Rarely do I fall in love with the characters like I did in this series. But to tell you why I rated this book at the top is because even though this is number 6 the action never slows and the relationships stay true. In the beginning I wanted Rachel to be the new Mrs but now that Katie has been brought to life I guess John is going to have to have sister wives. Hurry up with 7 I need it yesterday seeing as you left us in such a mess. PS Great job but nothing better happen to dog ever.
April 25, 2015
Dirk Patton's streak of ending each book wit a cliff hanger remains unbroken. AS with the previous 5 books in the series, book 6 is as fast paced as always. Everything 100% believable with one exception. Dirk, I was a missile tech on the USS Kamehameha and question the one scene but I guess it is possible on the newer Trident D5 systems.
As with the other 5 books, I am hooked and can't stop reading. This is a must read series.
As with the other 5 books, I am hooked and can't stop reading. This is a must read series.
January 12, 2016
The tension continues!
Never a moment's reprieve from the tension! The action packed nature of the story just increases in speed with every new addition to the series. Glad to see an old enemy gone, but worried for Rachel, one of the two main characters up until this point. Surely John can't toss her away like yesterday's news. Anyway.....on to the next in the series. I can't wait!
Never a moment's reprieve from the tension! The action packed nature of the story just increases in speed with every new addition to the series. Glad to see an old enemy gone, but worried for Rachel, one of the two main characters up until this point. Surely John can't toss her away like yesterday's news. Anyway.....on to the next in the series. I can't wait!
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