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The Last Survivors #2
The Last Escape
They were dead. All of them.
In the wake of a massacre, Ella, Bray, and William flee into the wild, hoping to escape the brutal vengeance of an unforgiving leader.
In Brighton, political and economic tensions boil. Famine is approaching. The monsters are amassing.
And a costly decision must be made, one that will threaten the lives of humanity’s last survivors…
In the wake of a massacre, Ella, Bray, and William flee into the wild, hoping to escape the brutal vengeance of an unforgiving leader.
In Brighton, political and economic tensions boil. Famine is approaching. The monsters are amassing.
And a costly decision must be made, one that will threaten the lives of humanity’s last survivors…
329 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2015
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About the author
T.W. Piperbrook
111 books393 followersT.W. Piperbrook lives in Connecticut with his wife and son. He is the author of the CONTAMINATION series, the OUTAGE series, and co-author of THE LAST SURVIVORS, as well as the author of THE RUINS. In his former lives, he has worked as as a claims adjuster, a touring musician, and a business systems analyst for a Fortune 500 company.
Now he spends his days fighting zombies, battling werewolves, and roaming Ancient cities.
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Displaying 1 - 30 of 81 reviews
June 22, 2015
I'm torn. I'm loving the story, the characters, and the world, but I'm not enjoying the cliffhanger endings. Or maybe I am enjoying them but it doesn't seem "right". With that said, I really want to read the next one!
June 1, 2018
Never really adored any of these but became quite addicted -- just wanted the plot to go someplace but it seemed to dole out the satisfaction with a demitasse spoon -- ultimately not totally worth my leisure time so I stopped after 3 or 4 or 5.... I lost count and quit just like I did smoking. Never again!
October 10, 2017
The first one was very interesting but it fizzled out for me towards the end so I was really hoping it would pick up in the second book. I just couldn't get into it. There was alot of time roaming around the forest and the relationships just didn't mean much to me. I wanted to know more about the creatures and it seemed like maybe there was going to be some sort of meaningful discovery about them but it was just moving too slowly for me to get to the real meat of the plot. I feel like first and second book could have been condensed into one.
November 9, 2016
Another excellent installment of this dystopian series, where familiar characters face the brutal rule of Blackthorn and Winthrop.
This story is filled with hypocrisy and chauvinism, with the very few taking it all while the rest suffer...nothing really changes, does it?
I love how we follow the story from many points of view so to unravel the plot and engage with each of their lives. The demon factor is intriguing and through William, I hope we get a greater understanding. I would agree that 'demon' depends on your point of view...wants constitutes 'evil'?
Well-written, fast-paced and a real page turner.
Highly recommended.
This story is filled with hypocrisy and chauvinism, with the very few taking it all while the rest suffer...nothing really changes, does it?
I love how we follow the story from many points of view so to unravel the plot and engage with each of their lives. The demon factor is intriguing and through William, I hope we get a greater understanding. I would agree that 'demon' depends on your point of view...wants constitutes 'evil'?
Well-written, fast-paced and a real page turner.
Highly recommended.
December 17, 2017
Awesome
The escapees put distance between themselves and any pursuit, as the power structure in the capitol begins to unravel.
Powerful men with limited viewpoints and knowledge make decisions that will keep them in control by eliminating their fellow oligarchs. The plots are scary real. Make these guys CEO's and the financial meltdown of 2008 and you have a sense of the insanity and stupidity of certain kinds of leaders.
Definitely worth reading, you'll not be disappointed.
The escapees put distance between themselves and any pursuit, as the power structure in the capitol begins to unravel.
Powerful men with limited viewpoints and knowledge make decisions that will keep them in control by eliminating their fellow oligarchs. The plots are scary real. Make these guys CEO's and the financial meltdown of 2008 and you have a sense of the insanity and stupidity of certain kinds of leaders.
Definitely worth reading, you'll not be disappointed.
November 22, 2017
Another Great Read
Bobby Adair can definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
William and his mother Ella are still fleeing Blackthorns soldiers with Bray as their guide and protector. They find devastation at the town they were heading to and now are tracking survivors. Will they find them in time before the soldiers and beasts do?
Bobby Adair can definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
William and his mother Ella are still fleeing Blackthorns soldiers with Bray as their guide and protector. They find devastation at the town they were heading to and now are tracking survivors. Will they find them in time before the soldiers and beasts do?
January 30, 2018
This one was a little slower then I thought it was going to be. However with the twist and turns it took it made for a quick read. But it keeps me asking what is going to happen between bray and Ella? Does William understand that he is not going to turn into a monster. That he is becoming smarter because of his turn. Excited to start reading the next one!
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May 17, 2019
4 stars!
The Last Escape is the second book in A Dystopian Society In a Post Apocalyptic World Series. It continues with the stories of Ella, William, Bray, and the settlers in Brighton. This book is a good addition to the story and we are introduced to a few new characters. I can’t wait to start reading the next book in the series.
The Last Escape is the second book in A Dystopian Society In a Post Apocalyptic World Series. It continues with the stories of Ella, William, Bray, and the settlers in Brighton. This book is a good addition to the story and we are introduced to a few new characters. I can’t wait to start reading the next book in the series.
July 21, 2020
Theses books are getting better. I found it a lot more enjoyable and plan to continue the series. The characters are coming into there own, I was hopeful that the book would focus more the infected, but they just seem to be a side story. All the action is mainly between the humans, which is okay but I would like more zombies. 3,5 stars and on to book 3!
July 27, 2020
The book is part 2 of a series and it very much feels that way. The majority of the characters have been introduced to us and in this instalment they trundle on. The sequences are good and the book maintains the intrigue and intermingled plotting that characterised the first. Some characters haven’t really developed since the earlier book and this takes away some of the enjoyment.
June 9, 2019
Breighton
Most of this book is about Breighton, the minister Winthrop and the others that administer the city with a bit on Bray, Ella and William and some on Ivory. It was okay, not as good as book one but I still want to see how the story ends so I am off to purchase book 3.
Most of this book is about Breighton, the minister Winthrop and the others that administer the city with a bit on Bray, Ella and William and some on Ivory. It was okay, not as good as book one but I still want to see how the story ends so I am off to purchase book 3.
April 4, 2020
Just dumb... The characters are not deep, the storyline is weak, just constantly running away and running into monsters that aren’t even scary. Seriously, one of the worst written series I’ve ever read.
December 13, 2020
A good move to the story. Starting to skip through some of the elongated forest descriptions and I maintain the whole series could use a good editor but I'm intrigued enough to find out what happens to some of the characters including Oliver, William and Beck.
August 18, 2021
When I started the guest in the series I wasn't sure how far I'd get through that book let alone any others in the series, but I'm now invested in the characters, some more than others... and so on to book 3...
April 16, 2025
Good
My Kindle unlimited is so bugged that books disappear as I ended them, just before I can make a critic, and they reappear sometimes months or even years after, so I don't exactly remember this story, I just remember that I loved that series, one of the best I ever read!
My Kindle unlimited is so bugged that books disappear as I ended them, just before I can make a critic, and they reappear sometimes months or even years after, so I don't exactly remember this story, I just remember that I loved that series, one of the best I ever read!
June 16, 2025
This is plugging along quite well, but I really hope we get to explore more of the ancient cities soon. Each book in this series is like, novella length, which is frustrating because I want it all right now. (Patience is not part of my software, what can I say?)
July 17, 2017
Awesome story and tons of action, loved it!
July 25, 2017
Similar to the first one as it continues to follow the characters through their journeys. Keeps us on our toes with surprises. However, I wished the writer would really stop with the cliffhangers.
December 12, 2017
Another great one!
I love this series! It's page turning good! I can't get enough. I can't wait to see how these disgusting women abusing jerks get their payback!
I love this series! It's page turning good! I can't get enough. I can't wait to see how these disgusting women abusing jerks get their payback!
July 9, 2019
Still enjoying it although there are quite a lot of characters and plot stories and not all are interesting. Definitely going to grab book 3 now in bed. Reading time... YEE HAW 3.5
July 13, 2019
I couldn't put it down. It just sucked me in.
July 27, 2019
Damn cliffhanger endings that leave you scrambling to find the next installment
October 23, 2019
Mid evil
WOW I Can not believe the story. It is amazing that this type of story exists. I would recommend this series to everyone
WOW I Can not believe the story. It is amazing that this type of story exists. I would recommend this series to everyone
March 1, 2020
Enjoying this.
June 21, 2020
I'm in.
August 16, 2020
Ill give it a 3.5, a little slower than book 1 but hopefully setting up for something big. Lot's of plotting and intrigue, reminding me of Game of Thrones as you win or you die a horrible death.
September 3, 2020
Great read
February 10, 2021
Awesome
I absolutely love these characters and the story. I’m looking forward to all of them coming together. I cannot wait to start the next book!
I absolutely love these characters and the story. I’m looking forward to all of them coming together. I cannot wait to start the next book!
May 7, 2021
The Last Escape
My eyes are going blind because I can't put these books down. !.As There is so much going on with each person you just want to find out more about them.
My eyes are going blind because I can't put these books down. !.As There is so much going on with each person you just want to find out more about them.
August 13, 2021
I don’t know …. It’s got a lot of filler in it. So much unnecessary info but I’m gonna scooch on over to book 3 & see what happens.
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