Deviate

The Ravagers #3

by Alex Albrinck

[Book 3 of 4]
Five characters seek survival and understanding as the world around them crumbles, dissolved to dust by The Ravagers, microscopic machines with only one goal.

Total destruction.

They'll need their wits, courage, and strength to survive, for the Ravagers aren't the most destructive force they'll face. Sometimes, greater destruction comes from within, from learning more about yourself than you ever feared, getting answers to questions best not answered.

Sometimes, answers don't bring enlightenment.

They bring death.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopia, Post Apocalyptic, Collections

349 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 5, 2015

About the author

I am a lifelong Ohio resident, where I live with my wife and three children. When I'm not trying to be in three places at once with my active youngsters, I'm following local professional and collegiate sports teams, or possibly unscrambling a Rubik's Cube. In lieu of sleep, I read and write fiction.

My debut novel, A QUESTION OF WILL, explores themes of technological advancement, human potential (good and bad), and the love bonding a family together. It reached the Amazon Top 100 in Science Fiction -> High Tech less than a week after publication. The sequels--PRESERVING HOPE, ASCENT OF THE ALIOMENTI, and BIRTH OF THE ALLIANCE--continue to follow Will's adventures, bringing to life the technological and Energy advances he's achieved in entirely new settings.

I am currently drafting the fifth of seven novels in the series.

Reviews

[Sven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alex Albrinck schreef met Deviate het derde deel in zijn reeks The Ravagers. Dit deel werd voorgegaan door Activate en Detonate. Op dit moment zijn er een vijftal boeken uitgebracht in deze reeks.
Het verhaal
Terwijl de Ravagers de wereld aan het vernietigen zijn, zijn er een vijftal mensen die zich een weg zoeken naar vrijheid. Allemaal hebben ze wel een connectie met zij die achter deze onmenselijke aanval zitten. Allevijf moeten ze hun volledige vernuft gebruiken om te overleven want de Ravagers zijn nog niet de gevaarlijkste wezens.
Mijn gedacht
Zonder de vorige delen gelezen te hebben begin je best niet aan dit derde deel. Het gaat gewoon verder waar deel twee gestopt is.
Dit deel bevat enorm veel spanning. Alle gebeurtenissen uit de vorige delen krijgen hier een stroomversnelling te verwerken. Er gebeurt op alle fronten wel iets.
Per hoofdstuk verspring je van personage maar alles blijft duidelijk te volgen en je weet vlug over wie het gaat. De hoofdstukken stoppen bijna elke keer met een kleine cliffhanger.
Het einde laat alles volledig open voor het volgende deel. De stroomversnelling van het verhaal blijft perfect behouden en bevat her en der nog wat twists.
De personages zijn gegroeid ten opzichte van de vorige delen. Ze weten meer welke richting ze uit willen of moeten.
Conclusie
Het tot nu toe spannendste deel van The Ravagers reeks. Vlot te lezen sci-fi met personages die vlot een band smeden met de lezers.

[Crystal Faye · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I have enjoyed reading the books from the start enough to keep me interested to find out where all this was going, the first two books really felt to me like they were just killing time and drawing out the storylines as much as possible. Man, do they pick up their pace real fast in this book. I consider this the best book of the series so far. Some of the new information revealed in each plot lined seemed a bit of a stretch at first. However, while I did find myself smirking at some of the new twists Albrinck threw at us, they grew on me and I definitely can’t wait to read the next book.

[Rolands Popenkovs · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far the best book in series. Finally the plot line and characters start to come together and ties to Will Stark saga appear. Definitely looking forward to read the next part!
Ravagers series should definitely be read after all the Stark books as otherwise loads of things simply wouldn't make sense (and lots of connections missed).

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

You could download these first 3 books in the series for free on Google play books.

The story became more interesting as many secrets was unveiled in this volume. The mastermind behind the catastrophe also being unveiled, and its time to plan for the counterattack. The length of the book also doubled here 🤣
Its just the fourth book no longer free 😅

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here We go again Mr Albrinck does not disappoint. Wow such a wild ride i ad mit book one in the series was difficult for me but by the time you get to book three you are like whats next . I literally could not put this book down simply amazing . I cant wait to finish the series

[Anna Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it, too short!

[Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Drat! Trapped in a series that is steadily deteriorating. I rated book one 4 and book two 3. Book three barely gets it's ugly head above a 2. But, I'll read book four just to see what happens.

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are lots of good twists in this book.

Characters connect in all sorts of ways. Really loved the final twist!!

[Rosemary Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, this now ties up with this author's previous series, and the fight for good over evil continues.
There are some startling revelations, but as usual this author deliveres a spellbinding episode.

[Micheal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy this series for its relation to the real world. All the characters are interesting and develop well throughout the story. I have one more book left in this series and I can’t wait to read it.

[Gary Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alex you have done it again! You set up a great story and now as I finish Deviate I can not wait for the next book!!! It's awesome to see familiar characters starting to emerge. As the secret identities are being revealed, it's like seeing an old friend again. Great job Alex!