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Escape #3
Dead End
Strap in and get ready for the thrilling conclusion to the ESCAPE series, as Abby declares war on her enemies in the fast-paced take no prisoners story that is ESCAPE, Dead End.
Nearly a year after the love of her life was murdered in front of her eyes, Abby sets out on a path of revenge and will not rest until the man responsible pays for his crimes. After being shot and having her leg broken at the hands of this madman, Abby has spent every ounce of her strength on recovery, though revenge has never strayed from her mind. Afforded the best rehab money could buy, combined with her mission to become the most formidable one-woman army anyone could reckon with, Abby is ready to exact her revenge. Though, she is a loaded gun without a target as Bryce had fallen off the map and remains protected by the mob. When Ava goes missing, Abby knows there is only one person who could be responsible. She takes the fight to the enemy’s doorstep and will tear down anyone who gets in her way.
Reunited with an ally from her past, Abby sets her sights down a road with no exit. There is no other path. She will slay the man who has tortured her life for the past decade, or die trying.
Nearly a year after the love of her life was murdered in front of her eyes, Abby sets out on a path of revenge and will not rest until the man responsible pays for his crimes. After being shot and having her leg broken at the hands of this madman, Abby has spent every ounce of her strength on recovery, though revenge has never strayed from her mind. Afforded the best rehab money could buy, combined with her mission to become the most formidable one-woman army anyone could reckon with, Abby is ready to exact her revenge. Though, she is a loaded gun without a target as Bryce had fallen off the map and remains protected by the mob. When Ava goes missing, Abby knows there is only one person who could be responsible. She takes the fight to the enemy’s doorstep and will tear down anyone who gets in her way.
Reunited with an ally from her past, Abby sets her sights down a road with no exit. There is no other path. She will slay the man who has tortured her life for the past decade, or die trying.
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2015
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About the author
David J. Antocci
8 books52 followersDavid J Antocci is a noted wordsmith, blogger and author. His work can be read regularly on the Worcester Telegram and Gazette website where he has spent many years writing about the trials and tribulations of being a real life Mr. Mom. While his first love is music, he has put down the guitar in recent years in order to pour his passion into writing… and the gentle tap of the keys on his laptop are much less disruptive late at night when the children are sleeping. The ESCAPE books are his first published foray into fiction. He lives in New England with his beautiful wife and children.
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March 21, 2015
RARE FIND
This series is the best I've read in many years. It is full of suspense, beautiful places, the best and worst of man kind, and love forever more. It also contains sadness, betrayal, and reality TV's stupidity for ignorant fans. Eric should have lived. That is the worst part for me. Robert's wisdom is forever true. Highly recommended to all readers 18 up to 100.
This series is the best I've read in many years. It is full of suspense, beautiful places, the best and worst of man kind, and love forever more. It also contains sadness, betrayal, and reality TV's stupidity for ignorant fans. Eric should have lived. That is the worst part for me. Robert's wisdom is forever true. Highly recommended to all readers 18 up to 100.
August 7, 2017
wrapped up the series nicely! I'm totally happy with the ennding!
September 24, 2017
Spellbinding trilogy, kept my attention the whole way through!
June 12, 2020
Totally readable, entertaining page-turner with mystery, suspense, twists & turns - it’s got it all. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
Once again, message to the author: Hire a competent proof-reader. There are far too many errors, grammar and otherwise, to pass as mere typos.
Once again, message to the author: Hire a competent proof-reader. There are far too many errors, grammar and otherwise, to pass as mere typos.
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July 4, 2020Wow
The title is scary because there could be so many endings . Abby doesn't seem to be getting any breaks. You really need to read ALL these books for the complete saga . My hope was that she would succeed and live happily ever after .
The title is scary because there could be so many endings . Abby doesn't seem to be getting any breaks. You really need to read ALL these books for the complete saga . My hope was that she would succeed and live happily ever after .
June 16, 2022
Escape tooth by David Antocci
I had a hard time putting the book dowm. There wasn't any thing that I did ot like about the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I thought that Robert was somehow connected with the Chicago mob, but found that not to be true! I felt that this story would make a great movie, or a limited series to watch on Amazon Prime Videos!
I had a hard time putting the book dowm. There wasn't any thing that I did ot like about the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I thought that Robert was somehow connected with the Chicago mob, but found that not to be true! I felt that this story would make a great movie, or a limited series to watch on Amazon Prime Videos!
September 1, 2024
I’m a English learner, Today i read done this book in 2days.
I really enjoyed this book of all of articles it was great readability giving me. Thank you author you make me a happier.
I really enjoyed this book of all of articles it was great readability giving me. Thank you author you make me a happier.
June 22, 2021
Enjoyed the conclusion to the trilogy.
May 9, 2015
This is the third and last book in the Escape series. I absolutely loved it!
Abby is a fantastic character. I really liked her when I was first introduced to her in Escape, A New Life. She is a survivor of a grueling TV based competition that saw her fighting for her life on an island in the first book. I have been impressed at how this character has grown over this series. She is most definitely someone I would be afraid of. She is tough, determined and one kick-ass (pardon the term, but it's the only one that fit) woman, who also happens to be very dangerous when cornered.
When I heard that this book was being released, I became rather excited! I loved the first two books and couldn't wait to read this one. The story continues on from the end of the second book, although it is now based nearly a year after the event of that massive twist that left me in shock. This story is again told through various points of view, which I loved. This time, we also get Ava's point of view and I realised that she definitely is her mother's daughter. She's just as spunky and determined as her mother and she'll be another dangerous female when she gets older; watch out boys!
Abby also meets an old friend called Donny, who helped her escape from Bryce in the beginning. I really liked Donny. He has done some terrible things in his past and was trapped due to family ties to the mob, but he is not evil.
I am, in general, not keen on revenge type books, because that's not how I believe justice should be served. But, when you have characters like Bryce, who is a sick, twisted piece of work, I suppose the only way to deal with them is to fight fire with fire. He is as slippery as an eel and very difficult to pin criminal charges on, as he's been in a mob family and learnt all the tricks of the trade. He made my skin crawl from the first time I met him and subsequent meetings just reinforced this. He has no conscientiousness and is a psychopath in my opinion. I don't know if it's the old nature versus nature question, but all I know he's evil!
The story is a fast paced ride from beginning to end and I loved the wild roller coaster ride it took me on. This story had me on a roller coaster of emotion: happiness, anxiety, anger, sadness and a few other mixed emotions. The ending was a little anti-climatic after all the action (including gunfights, explosions and other dangerous situations), but it finished off the story nicely and I am now looking forward to reading more books by this author as soon as possible.
David Antocci has written an exciting conclusion to his debut series.The characters are very lifelike and the descriptions of the situations and scenes are vivid and easily pictured in the mind's eye. I would love to see this as a either a TV serial or mini series or even on the big screen. This author is definitely one to watch! I love his writing style which is fast paced and extremely fluid. I have added him to my favourite authors list!
I highly recommend this book if you love thrillers, suspense and/or dystopian fiction or are fans of books similar to The Hunger Games Trilogy. - Lynn Worton
Abby is a fantastic character. I really liked her when I was first introduced to her in Escape, A New Life. She is a survivor of a grueling TV based competition that saw her fighting for her life on an island in the first book. I have been impressed at how this character has grown over this series. She is most definitely someone I would be afraid of. She is tough, determined and one kick-ass (pardon the term, but it's the only one that fit) woman, who also happens to be very dangerous when cornered.
When I heard that this book was being released, I became rather excited! I loved the first two books and couldn't wait to read this one. The story continues on from the end of the second book, although it is now based nearly a year after the event of that massive twist that left me in shock. This story is again told through various points of view, which I loved. This time, we also get Ava's point of view and I realised that she definitely is her mother's daughter. She's just as spunky and determined as her mother and she'll be another dangerous female when she gets older; watch out boys!
Abby also meets an old friend called Donny, who helped her escape from Bryce in the beginning. I really liked Donny. He has done some terrible things in his past and was trapped due to family ties to the mob, but he is not evil.
I am, in general, not keen on revenge type books, because that's not how I believe justice should be served. But, when you have characters like Bryce, who is a sick, twisted piece of work, I suppose the only way to deal with them is to fight fire with fire. He is as slippery as an eel and very difficult to pin criminal charges on, as he's been in a mob family and learnt all the tricks of the trade. He made my skin crawl from the first time I met him and subsequent meetings just reinforced this. He has no conscientiousness and is a psychopath in my opinion. I don't know if it's the old nature versus nature question, but all I know he's evil!
The story is a fast paced ride from beginning to end and I loved the wild roller coaster ride it took me on. This story had me on a roller coaster of emotion: happiness, anxiety, anger, sadness and a few other mixed emotions. The ending was a little anti-climatic after all the action (including gunfights, explosions and other dangerous situations), but it finished off the story nicely and I am now looking forward to reading more books by this author as soon as possible.
David Antocci has written an exciting conclusion to his debut series.The characters are very lifelike and the descriptions of the situations and scenes are vivid and easily pictured in the mind's eye. I would love to see this as a either a TV serial or mini series or even on the big screen. This author is definitely one to watch! I love his writing style which is fast paced and extremely fluid. I have added him to my favourite authors list!
I highly recommend this book if you love thrillers, suspense and/or dystopian fiction or are fans of books similar to The Hunger Games Trilogy. - Lynn Worton
January 28, 2017
A fitting ending for a fantastic series!
I loved all three books in this series and the major characters that evoked such strong emotion!! The storyline is complex and always exciting but the premise is actually fairly believable in the world we live in where reality tv can make normal people do ridiculous things and turn anyone into a celebrity! Usually I hate to part with characters that I have bonded with through a story but this time I feel satisfied and at ease, confident about how life will continue for this ragtag group of outsiders that I came to love! This is a great series to get involved with but be warned...start it when you have a day and a half or two days to spend immersed in a book because you won't want to put it down until the very end!!! Excellent character development and twisting plot lines will keep you intrigued and riveted!
I loved all three books in this series and the major characters that evoked such strong emotion!! The storyline is complex and always exciting but the premise is actually fairly believable in the world we live in where reality tv can make normal people do ridiculous things and turn anyone into a celebrity! Usually I hate to part with characters that I have bonded with through a story but this time I feel satisfied and at ease, confident about how life will continue for this ragtag group of outsiders that I came to love! This is a great series to get involved with but be warned...start it when you have a day and a half or two days to spend immersed in a book because you won't want to put it down until the very end!!! Excellent character development and twisting plot lines will keep you intrigued and riveted!
March 28, 2015
The end of an exciting series.
This is the end of a three book series. I thought it lived up to the first two books and was a nice completion. I recommend this to anyone who likes action and some romance. The action was pretty constant, but not absurdly so. Loved the characters.
This is the end of a three book series. I thought it lived up to the first two books and was a nice completion. I recommend this to anyone who likes action and some romance. The action was pretty constant, but not absurdly so. Loved the characters.
June 23, 2015
This entire series was great! Tough the 'premise' may be predictable, example., if you're going to climb a mountain, you know the end result, or you think you do, but it's the adventure of getting there...
Creative, fun and super easy read! Hard to put down, that I finished this one in a day as well! Would read more from this author.
Creative, fun and super easy read! Hard to put down, that I finished this one in a day as well! Would read more from this author.
October 19, 2015
Abby awakens in the middle of nowhere and saves a man during a storm. Neither know why or how they got there.
The book takes you on a journey of survival, murder and lost memories through to book 2 and 3 where Abby's world
becomes unlocked and she has to fight for her life to rid herself of a horrific past.
A good roller coaster of a ride which is best read back to back.
The book takes you on a journey of survival, murder and lost memories through to book 2 and 3 where Abby's world
becomes unlocked and she has to fight for her life to rid herself of a horrific past.
A good roller coaster of a ride which is best read back to back.
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August 15, 2017Loved the series.
From page 1 of book 1 to the last page of book 3 my interest was on fire. I was so happy that I bought all 3 books together as once I started reading I didn't want to put them down. Have to say he is on my favorite author list. Looking forward to more stories from him.
From page 1 of book 1 to the last page of book 3 my interest was on fire. I was so happy that I bought all 3 books together as once I started reading I didn't want to put them down. Have to say he is on my favorite author list. Looking forward to more stories from him.
November 26, 2018
This is the final in the trilogy of a "survivor" type reality show with Abby avenging the man who killed the love of her life. The story was so compelling, I read all 3 back to back. I don't think this would work as a stand alone novel, there are too many plot lines that come over from the earlier novels. A very good series.
March 21, 2015
Great ending in the trilogy
This book was another page turner, full of drama with unexpected twists I didn't see coming. I highly recommend all three books, each better than the other.
This book was another page turner, full of drama with unexpected twists I didn't see coming. I highly recommend all three books, each better than the other.
March 2, 2016
Great quick reads and story lines.
Fast paced and full of action. This set of novels was well written and well worth the read. I really liked the character development that grew with each of the three books.
Fast paced and full of action. This set of novels was well written and well worth the read. I really liked the character development that grew with each of the three books.
June 3, 2016
Couldn't stop reading!!
I normally do not buy any of the sequels to the books I download for free. I had to make an exception in this case because I had to see what was in store for Abby and Eric. Great books , great buy. I will be looking for more titles from this author!
I normally do not buy any of the sequels to the books I download for free. I had to make an exception in this case because I had to see what was in store for Abby and Eric. Great books , great buy. I will be looking for more titles from this author!
September 4, 2016
Page turner, the adranaline rush of figuring out who will survive was a must finish. Antocci keeps your heart racing with each book in the series. Guessing what happened to Abby sister is what I am left wrapping my mind with. GREAT TRILOGY!
April 1, 2017
Wow what a ride!
Now at the close of book 3, the story comes to a end and what an end. I hope those of you who love mystery murder friendship and live enjoy this trilogy as must as I.
Now at the close of book 3, the story comes to a end and what an end. I hope those of you who love mystery murder friendship and live enjoy this trilogy as must as I.
April 29, 2015
Excellent
Loved this book...a great end to the trilogy. I look forward to reading more Antocci stories. He is a good story teller.
Loved this book...a great end to the trilogy. I look forward to reading more Antocci stories. He is a good story teller.
February 3, 2020
I liked this book, but it seemed to go as little slower than the first two. The ending was predictable, but it did wrap it up.
October 29, 2015
Great read!
This series captivated me from the first book until the third book. I will read more of David's books! Thank you.
This series captivated me from the first book until the third book. I will read more of David's books! Thank you.
February 2, 2016
loved loved this series!! Great read!
January 10, 2016
Amazing book series
Loved this trilogy. So true-to-life and wraps you up in the story lines! Couldn't stop reading! Blew through the series in only a week!!
Loved this trilogy. So true-to-life and wraps you up in the story lines! Couldn't stop reading! Blew through the series in only a week!!
January 22, 2016
I enjoyed this book very much. A quick read and full of action. I recommend reading all three books in the series.
February 28, 2016
Well-done finale. Fast paced and the action is believable as well as exciting. The whole series could be described as a "page turner". Lost plenty of sleep over the last two books!
May 11, 2016
Great read
Great read. I couldn't put it down.
I give it five stars. The other two books in this series are just as good.
Great read. I couldn't put it down.
I give it five stars. The other two books in this series are just as good.
July 1, 2016
Fantastic
Great trilogy! I couldn't stop with the first one. I loved watching Abby grow into a kick ass woman! Fantastic story
Great trilogy! I couldn't stop with the first one. I loved watching Abby grow into a kick ass woman! Fantastic story
December 8, 2016
Brilliant
Loved this book. Read it in a day. And to be honest it would make a fantastic movie.. trust a woman to bring down the mob.
Loved this book. Read it in a day. And to be honest it would make a fantastic movie.. trust a woman to bring down the mob.
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