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V Plague #8
Recovery
Tinker Air Force Base has fallen to the infected. Rachel's plane to Seattle has been shot down over a mountain wilderness in Idaho. Is she alive? It is up to John, Katie and Dog to race against time, invading armies, blizzards, herds of infected and vicious wild predators to reach the crash site. As they fight their way across the country, they must come to grips with the new reality of the world, and devise a long term plan for their survival.
Sweeping across a wide swath of North America, Recovery continues the journey of Major John Chase and the small band of survivors he's left with after the evacuation of Tinker at the end of Indestructible. New dangers abound as the toll from the battle to survive weighs heavily on John's shoulders.
Sweeping across a wide swath of North America, Recovery continues the journey of Major John Chase and the small band of survivors he's left with after the evacuation of Tinker at the end of Indestructible. New dangers abound as the toll from the battle to survive weighs heavily on John's shoulders.
472 pages, Paperback
First published June 9, 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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February 11, 2018
The Adventure Continues
This series never gets old, and none of the books are filler books. There ius always something fresh and new for the characters to overcome. Love John and Katie as a team! Sorry still do not like Rachael, yes she is tough, but still too pushy about where she stands with John. And wishing he and Dog were with her after the crash, sorry came off selfish. Even with Katie accepting Rachel, I still do not feel she is the right character for John. I have read the series and know the future, but hoping for a return just like the surprise return in book 16. Read This series! Awesome.
This series never gets old, and none of the books are filler books. There ius always something fresh and new for the characters to overcome. Love John and Katie as a team! Sorry still do not like Rachael, yes she is tough, but still too pushy about where she stands with John. And wishing he and Dog were with her after the crash, sorry came off selfish. Even with Katie accepting Rachel, I still do not feel she is the right character for John. I have read the series and know the future, but hoping for a return just like the surprise return in book 16. Read This series! Awesome.
March 17, 2020
Thrilling
How Patton continues to fill the story with twists and turns after 8 books still amazes me. This book was incredibly thrilling! I felt as if I was freezing, stalked by wolves, pulled in by a crying infected, and racing my way through this phenomenal story. These are the best apocalyptic books I’ve read. From the good man John is, to the ever developing female infected, you will be sucked in mercilessly.
How Patton continues to fill the story with twists and turns after 8 books still amazes me. This book was incredibly thrilling! I felt as if I was freezing, stalked by wolves, pulled in by a crying infected, and racing my way through this phenomenal story. These are the best apocalyptic books I’ve read. From the good man John is, to the ever developing female infected, you will be sucked in mercilessly.
May 2, 2020
Great Series
These books by Dirk Patton just keep getting better. John goes off to find Rachel, and Katie is along for the ride. What a ride it is! All of the usual dangers are all around, but new ones are also added. I stayed up late into the night to finish this book I have already bought the next book in the series, Precipice. It is the ninth book in the series. I highly recommend Recovery: V Plague Book 8.
These books by Dirk Patton just keep getting better. John goes off to find Rachel, and Katie is along for the ride. What a ride it is! All of the usual dangers are all around, but new ones are also added. I stayed up late into the night to finish this book I have already bought the next book in the series, Precipice. It is the ninth book in the series. I highly recommend Recovery: V Plague Book 8.
December 7, 2019
Enemies abound and action
Non-stop action in the battle to retain sanity and life among the characters in the story from fighting the infected who seem like zombies. The race to save one of the friends who is snowbound comes almost to an end fighting wolves when an enemy helicopter arrives. More please!
Non-stop action in the battle to retain sanity and life among the characters in the story from fighting the infected who seem like zombies. The race to save one of the friends who is snowbound comes almost to an end fighting wolves when an enemy helicopter arrives. More please!
September 16, 2017
Oh my goodness, talk about a page turner you will find this one is. Then there is the fact that the end of the book demands to be resolved, which of course means getting the next installment. As in the other books there is plenty of violence , but it doesn't overshadow the story.
December 29, 2018
Oh my goodness
Loved it! There's nothing left to say. Outstanding! I love to hate cliffhangers. I don't have time to write anymore, I have to get to the next book to see what happens!
Loved it! There's nothing left to say. Outstanding! I love to hate cliffhangers. I don't have time to write anymore, I have to get to the next book to see what happens!
March 10, 2020
Downloading he next book now, this serialized set of books are awsome!!!
Our of the frying pan and into the fire. The Major And company are wonderful characters, I can't wait to see what happens next.
Our of the frying pan and into the fire. The Major And company are wonderful characters, I can't wait to see what happens next.
July 20, 2021
Rachel is lost Katie has been found & John is aressted for teason!
treason! There is a race against time to find Rachel who's plane crashed in the mountains of Idaho during a freaking snow storm. She &t asacxq
treason! There is a race against time to find Rachel who's plane crashed in the mountains of Idaho during a freaking snow storm. She &t asacxq
December 1, 2017
Awesome
As usual, I couldn't stop turning the pages and hanging off the edge of the couch with anticipation.
Another great installment of the series.
As usual, I couldn't stop turning the pages and hanging off the edge of the couch with anticipation.
Another great installment of the series.
June 21, 2019
ACK!!! It went by so fast! It was nonstop, just like all the others....a rollercoaster - with Zombies!!! If you haven't yet, pick up book 1 and kickoff this series. You will not be disappointed.
September 15, 2020
Like always, nice book but narration sucks.
October 6, 2020
What a series. Action o. Every page and a love story thrown in. What can happen next? Ask the Russians!
January 12, 2022
Recovery
The title says it all. Plane goes down in the wilderness of Idaho and Major Chase and crew are off and running looking for his wife and the rest of the team.
The title says it all. Plane goes down in the wilderness of Idaho and Major Chase and crew are off and running looking for his wife and the rest of the team.
June 11, 2022
5/5 Stars
July 29, 2024
When it just can't get any more thrilling, somehow it does! Already have the next one downloaded and ready to read!
April 6, 2023
Yet another stellar opus from Dirk Patton. I love the way the books begin with the zombie apocalypse scenario and, while maintaining the premise, also morphs into other plots and subplots. One can't help but get attached to the characters and sadly, similar to The Walking Dead, no-one seems totally exempt from death. Most series endeavors end up grinding down after the third or fourth book, but not so this series. Book eight's cliffhanger ending transitioned beautifully into Book 9. I highly recommend these books.
4/6/23 - Upon re-reading this book, I was surprised by the cliffhanger ending which I had completely forgotten. Again, equally as enjoyable as the first, I had forgotten so much.
4/6/23 - Upon re-reading this book, I was surprised by the cliffhanger ending which I had completely forgotten. Again, equally as enjoyable as the first, I had forgotten so much.
March 13, 2016
This eighth book continues right along with the end of the seventh book, 'Indestructible' and Mr. Patton keeps up the intensity and overall pace of the series to date.
I don't want to give away anything to readers that might read this review before the other seven books, but this was another incredible addition!
The writing continues to flow so effortlessly through the accounts of different survivors still left in the U.S. and beyond! A great story with another patented 'Patton cliff-hanger ending'. I'll have to get started on the ninth book, 'Precipice' to see what happens next!
I don't want to give away anything to readers that might read this review before the other seven books, but this was another incredible addition!
The writing continues to flow so effortlessly through the accounts of different survivors still left in the U.S. and beyond! A great story with another patented 'Patton cliff-hanger ending'. I'll have to get started on the ninth book, 'Precipice' to see what happens next!
May 29, 2015
Another edge of the seat in the V Plague series. As the group works to get all their members back together, what is most likely to get one of them killed, the Russian, the infected, the weather, the wildlife or their choice of transportation. You will have to read to find out. This series is a must read.
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March 31, 2016I am really enjoying this series. I love the characters. Love Dog! Book 8 left off in a really "On No" place. Thank goodness I didn't have to wait to pick up book 9 and start reading. I like how the story continues on with no time passing between books. Kind of like one really big book broken up in to digestible pieces. Can't wait to see where they are headed!
July 2, 2016
With the insane cliffhanger of the last book, I was SO glad to be able to buy this one immediately. I can't imagine having to wait- it's one blessing to having discovered this series when it was so far in already.
Another great addition to a great story. Fans of this genre will not be disappointed with the time investment of this series.
Another great addition to a great story. Fans of this genre will not be disappointed with the time investment of this series.
July 9, 2020
THE WAY TO..RACHEL OR BAHAMAS
Great story. John, Katie, Dog and some friends in search of Rachel. The evacuation complete. A real rollercoaster of adrenaline.
Could Bahamas will be paradise? How John and friends will solve the puzzle of the infected. The battle is near and hard...keep following the path
Great story. John, Katie, Dog and some friends in search of Rachel. The evacuation complete. A real rollercoaster of adrenaline.
Could Bahamas will be paradise? How John and friends will solve the puzzle of the infected. The battle is near and hard...keep following the path
May 30, 2015
It just keeps getting better!
As I near the end of the Voodoo Plague books I slow down. Trying to delay the inevitable. But it still happens. I am left breathlessly wanting the next volume. And dreading the wait. Dirk Patton my hat is off to you. I cannot wait for Book 9.
As I near the end of the Voodoo Plague books I slow down. Trying to delay the inevitable. But it still happens. I am left breathlessly wanting the next volume. And dreading the wait. Dirk Patton my hat is off to you. I cannot wait for Book 9.
June 10, 2015
Continued Excellence
Again, the latest book in the "Voodoo Plague" series keeps the reader captivated and wanting more. A few grammar errors caused some distraction, but otherwise Book 8 is as awesome as the previous seven. Looking forward to Book 9!
Again, the latest book in the "Voodoo Plague" series keeps the reader captivated and wanting more. A few grammar errors caused some distraction, but otherwise Book 8 is as awesome as the previous seven. Looking forward to Book 9!
June 13, 2015
Always a great adventure, always waiting for the next installment!
Keep them coming and please hurry. The action never stops. The characters keep flowing. I am so proud of Kate. She is a better person than I could be. They are my friends now.
Keep them coming and please hurry. The action never stops. The characters keep flowing. I am so proud of Kate. She is a better person than I could be. They are my friends now.
January 21, 2016
I Wish There Was 6 Stars!
Another great ride! The cliffhanger this time was painful. The inclusion of wolves made the story even more rich and interesting. And scary! On to the next book in this incredible series........
Another great ride! The cliffhanger this time was painful. The inclusion of wolves made the story even more rich and interesting. And scary! On to the next book in this incredible series........
June 16, 2016
Impressive!!!
I don't recall how I even found this author but if you by chance happen upon one of his books please start at the beginning and read them all!!! You will not be disappointed.
I don't recall how I even found this author but if you by chance happen upon one of his books please start at the beginning and read them all!!! You will not be disappointed.
June 30, 2016
Fascinating, interesting spellbinding and thrilling!
These books have been interesting, fascinating and keep you on the edge of your seat as you hope, pray and laugh with the whole crew that they survive this horrible experience.
These books have been interesting, fascinating and keep you on the edge of your seat as you hope, pray and laugh with the whole crew that they survive this horrible experience.
June 5, 2015
Fantastic, exciting, lots of action and good info.
I enjoyed immensely
I enjoyed immensely
June 8, 2019
Recovery
I just love these books. I hope
Another is coming, I am so glad that found Rachel
I hope all three get together. Look forward to book nine.
I just love these books. I hope
Another is coming, I am so glad that found Rachel
I hope all three get together. Look forward to book nine.
May 30, 2015
As good as the rest. The ending..... You better write fast for the next one
As good if not better than the others. Like the introduction of the Aussie. Just this ending ugh - -
As good if not better than the others. Like the introduction of the Aussie. Just this ending ugh - -
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