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V Plague #9
Precipice
The Russian military has surged, invading the devastated United States in large numbers. Russian civilians are arriving, laying claim to the spoils of war. Events from John's past bring new dangers for the few remaining survivors as the Russians begin an all out effort to capture and send him to Moscow for trial and execution. Precipice continues the story of the V Plague survivors' struggle to evade both the infected and the invading army.
478 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 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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June 21, 2016
Damn John never gets a break and now Kate has turned how is that possible when she had the vaccine
April 9, 2021
It has been getting harder to follow along in the series, as John Chase is totally reckless and spontaneous in a way that would kill anyone else not named John Chase, yet he gets through every situation no matter what, some of which befall the hapless Russians and destroy them all, while he himself emerges unscathed yet again, time after time. Every heroic figure is a large, powerful man, while every heroine is absolutely make your knees weak beautiful. There are very brave ugly women and extremely capable fighting men who are of average build. In fact, most special forces types are of average build, as a large, powerful man cannot go everywhere an average man can. But I digress, for the sake of the story, Mr. Patton keeps the good guys extremely large and powerful, and all the main female characters drop dead gorgeous. But the ending of this book almost made me give up on this series, as what befalls Katie and how they all react doesn't just blur the line of credibility, it obliterates it. Two stars for this one, as it just isn't possible to believe how reckless John is, yet he constantly survives, and that ending is just ridiculous. Here's hoping Book 10 is much better...
May 14, 2018
What a bunch of crap.. And a waste of money
You had me thoroughly engrossed in your series and then you killed his wife.. I'm not ok with it doesn't matter how great Rachel is she doesn't deserve to win the man that way.. It was a good story til this point. All good stories have great loss in them that grips you and pulls you in but this is too much.. I've read your comments about your wife and love of her and how Katie was written after her.. Im not impressed..
You had me thoroughly engrossed in your series and then you killed his wife.. I'm not ok with it doesn't matter how great Rachel is she doesn't deserve to win the man that way.. It was a good story til this point. All good stories have great loss in them that grips you and pulls you in but this is too much.. I've read your comments about your wife and love of her and how Katie was written after her.. Im not impressed..
June 24, 2019
Dirk really dug in immediately and kept up the nonstop pace he set in all the previous books. I don't do spoilers, even slight ones - so I will say nothing except, if you haven't started book 1 yet - why not?! You will not regret reading this series. Action packed, thrills on every page, the characters are strong and give you something to like/or hate. And, most importantly, it's set in the Zombie Apocalypse so there's that!
June 2, 2019
STAND DOWN MAJOR..PLEASE?
The Russian President want Major John Chase something fierce, had many troops trying to find him. Could they?
The story goes more complicated and interesting. Rachel, Dog, Col. Crawford, Irina, Scott, Captain Martinez and Igor are running for their lives. John needs to create havoc. Crawford too. Keep reading...
The Russian President want Major John Chase something fierce, had many troops trying to find him. Could they?
The story goes more complicated and interesting. Rachel, Dog, Col. Crawford, Irina, Scott, Captain Martinez and Igor are running for their lives. John needs to create havoc. Crawford too. Keep reading...
December 30, 2018
Another great read
After reading 8 previous books in this series, I should be used used to the cliffhanger endings. But they just keep getting better. I highly recommend this book and series!
After reading 8 previous books in this series, I should be used used to the cliffhanger endings. But they just keep getting better. I highly recommend this book and series!
July 24, 2021
Rachel and Katie are taken captive by the Russians now they want John in body bag.
After all they have done to find Rachel & Katie the Russians are holding the girls captive to flush John out to surrender.
After all they have done to find Rachel & Katie the Russians are holding the girls captive to flush John out to surrender.
January 12, 2022
BFE
Well! No spoilers here, but I’d just say that either Major Chase is as skilled as one would believe it lucky. Either way, he’s off and running to try to rescue the women he love.
Well! No spoilers here, but I’d just say that either Major Chase is as skilled as one would believe it lucky. Either way, he’s off and running to try to rescue the women he love.
July 30, 2024
Unbelievably moving
Major John Chase wages a devastating campaign to free Katie and Rachel from Russian captivity. Yet even as success seems within his grasp, a cruel and fickle fate moves it beyond any hope....
Major John Chase wages a devastating campaign to free Katie and Rachel from Russian captivity. Yet even as success seems within his grasp, a cruel and fickle fate moves it beyond any hope....
September 17, 2017
Talk about being packed with non stop action, and this book is a prime example. Now the question is who will survive to get a vacine to save the future?
December 2, 2017
Good book
It was a good book. Had a great storyline. I recommend it to every zombie series book readers. To a
It was a good book. Had a great storyline. I recommend it to every zombie series book readers. To a
July 25, 2019
Great book
Loved this book. The series is the best I have ever read. Can't get enough. Awesome characters that you can't help loving.
Loved this book. The series is the best I have ever read. Can't get enough. Awesome characters that you can't help loving.
September 20, 2019
Ok, i forgive you
For the ending in bk 8. But damn, you keep it rollin'. Books get better and better, never going stale. New stuff each time.
For the ending in bk 8. But damn, you keep it rollin'. Books get better and better, never going stale. New stuff each time.
July 2, 2020
Things are not going well
Are any of our heroes or heroines going to survive this war? On to book 10 to find out. Read on.
Are any of our heroes or heroines going to survive this war? On to book 10 to find out. Read on.
August 26, 2021
Good book, but kind of getting tired of bad narration and it suddenly jumping between places that makes it hard to know what is actually going on right now.
December 23, 2021
Catastrophe after catastrophe after catastrophe = disaster. Did not finish it, it finished me!
May 28, 2022
Wow. Just wow.
The action and suspense never stops. I can't put these books down for very long. I just have to know what happens next. Oh well. Who needs sleep anyway?
The action and suspense never stops. I can't put these books down for very long. I just have to know what happens next. Oh well. Who needs sleep anyway?
August 21, 2015
Another awesome book in the V Plague series!! With John, Katie and Rachael separated from the rest of the group, they continue to try to evade the Russians as they have taken a specific interest in capturing John. With the other part of their group trying to rejoin with them leads them all in to the hands of the Russians which leads John to do the hardest thing he has ever done. When all is said and done, members of their little group may not walk away from the fighting with the Russians.
This is a must read book in a must read series. The whole series is so well written and it is obvious that the person writing it is extremely knowledgeable in what he is writing about. It will be a sad day when Dirk has written the last of the V Plague series.
This is a must read book in a must read series. The whole series is so well written and it is obvious that the person writing it is extremely knowledgeable in what he is writing about. It will be a sad day when Dirk has written the last of the V Plague series.
March 22, 2016
Another non-stop story from Dirk Patton! The book picks right up with the ending of the eight book. Major John Chase is once again trying to survive and protect the others closest to him, but the Russians want him even more than the infected.
In another time, in another life, John was involved in taking out a KGB team and their leader. That leader happened to be a mentor to the current Russian president and he will stop at nothing to catch John Chase.
Has John finally met his match? Is his expertise and skill set going to cause the deaths of those he's been protecting? Read the V-Plague series (starting with the first book) and find out!! But get ready....there's nowhere to pull over in this story!
**Note: the 4-star rating was due to editing mishaps only. Still an amazing read!!
In another time, in another life, John was involved in taking out a KGB team and their leader. That leader happened to be a mentor to the current Russian president and he will stop at nothing to catch John Chase.
Has John finally met his match? Is his expertise and skill set going to cause the deaths of those he's been protecting? Read the V-Plague series (starting with the first book) and find out!! But get ready....there's nowhere to pull over in this story!
**Note: the 4-star rating was due to editing mishaps only. Still an amazing read!!
November 22, 2015
Wow!
What a great series. Having just finished #9, I am ashamed to say that I haven't written any review yet on this great adventure written by Dirk Patton. My only defense is the fact that these are the types of books that once started, cannot be put down. I would caution against reading them before bedtime, because the adrenaline rush makes it difficult to get to sleep. My congratulations, sir, on producing such a fine work of art. In my opinion, that is what great writing really is!
What a great series. Having just finished #9, I am ashamed to say that I haven't written any review yet on this great adventure written by Dirk Patton. My only defense is the fact that these are the types of books that once started, cannot be put down. I would caution against reading them before bedtime, because the adrenaline rush makes it difficult to get to sleep. My congratulations, sir, on producing such a fine work of art. In my opinion, that is what great writing really is!
April 12, 2023
Okay...without giving anything away, book 9 ends with the cliffhanger of cliffhangers. I couldn't get to book 10 quick enough. I spent yesterday in the hospital and could not put book 9 down. Great series of books, highly recommended. But you MUST begin with book one and move through the series in order to get a sense of the character's motivations and personalities.
2023 - I am so enjoying my second read of this series, I'm astonished at how many details I have forgotten, it's almost like reading the books for the first time.
2023 - I am so enjoying my second read of this series, I'm astonished at how many details I have forgotten, it's almost like reading the books for the first time.
August 27, 2015
I love all the books in this series, but Precipice is my favorite, thus far. Fast moving, well thought out, and a great addition, Titus! I'll miss our 3 heroes. Purposely, I read this book much slower than the previous 8 so I was able to drag out the ending. Great job Dirk Patton! I can't wait to find out how John deals with ...*can't say, or else I'll spoil the ending" ... My heart missed a beat. I CAN'T wait! I'll read Rules Of Engagement now...
August 21, 2015
As always, amazing book! I had a hard time making it last 2 days, but there really is never a good place to stop. John is amazing, as well as the whole crew he finds throughout the series. He comes across so many ridiculous obstacles, but still focuses on those he still has and does everything to save them. My heart broke for him so many times, especially at the end. Again, I wait impatiently for the next book to see how he solves his new problems. *Spoiler* Dog is okay!
September 9, 2015
Rave review of all 9 V Plague books
Just completed reading all nine books, one after the other...I usually avoid this kind of series (I.e., King's Green Mile) as the books are just chapters cut up from the original publication. Consider me a Dirk Patton fan from the first V Plague book. If you like fast-moving plots, blood and guts action, and thoroughly entertaining dialogue, be sure not to miss the V Plague saga.
Just completed reading all nine books, one after the other...I usually avoid this kind of series (I.e., King's Green Mile) as the books are just chapters cut up from the original publication. Consider me a Dirk Patton fan from the first V Plague book. If you like fast-moving plots, blood and guts action, and thoroughly entertaining dialogue, be sure not to miss the V Plague saga.
September 4, 2024
I’ve read this book at least 4-5 times now, although I’ve only documented it 3x- 2016, 2019, and now 2024.
I love this series. This installment is one of my absolute favorites, honestly. Things happen that I hate, but dang- that ending is an absolutely amazing cliffhanger. I appreciate it more now, because even if I didn’t know what happens next, I can read the next book- but I do remember the wait! Freaking epic.
Also: the brief and impactful Titus is one of my fav tertiary characters.
I love this series. This installment is one of my absolute favorites, honestly. Things happen that I hate, but dang- that ending is an absolutely amazing cliffhanger. I appreciate it more now, because even if I didn’t know what happens next, I can read the next book- but I do remember the wait! Freaking epic.
Also: the brief and impactful Titus is one of my fav tertiary characters.
August 21, 2015
Awesome!
I've been waiting for this continuation and it did not disappoint! This book carries on and delivers as I thought it would. Non-stop action, comical insight with twists and turns nearly on every page. The only down side is I now have to wait for the next one to be released. Anxiously awaiting...
I've been waiting for this continuation and it did not disappoint! This book carries on and delivers as I thought it would. Non-stop action, comical insight with twists and turns nearly on every page. The only down side is I now have to wait for the next one to be released. Anxiously awaiting...
January 24, 2016
6 Stars!
It's astonishing that the story continues to get better as we go along. Not that the series wasn't fantastic from the start. So many books in...and I never want to stop reading! Friends that have been lost will be very much missed, however. Another phenomenal job, Mr. Patton.
It's astonishing that the story continues to get better as we go along. Not that the series wasn't fantastic from the start. So many books in...and I never want to stop reading! Friends that have been lost will be very much missed, however. Another phenomenal job, Mr. Patton.
September 13, 2015
OMG!
I gave this book five stars because it delivers! Dirk Patton you did it again! Did NOT disappoint! THANK YOU! One of the best series I've read so far and I can't wait for the next. Fast paced, non stop action....and heart wrenching, loved it!
I gave this book five stars because it delivers! Dirk Patton you did it again! Did NOT disappoint! THANK YOU! One of the best series I've read so far and I can't wait for the next. Fast paced, non stop action....and heart wrenching, loved it!
October 2, 2019
Precipice: V Plague
I gave all his books a five, John was a one man army. I will miss all of the Characters of this story. Thank u .everyone read this book and think about how it could happen here.
I gave all his books a five, John was a one man army. I will miss all of the Characters of this story. Thank u .everyone read this book and think about how it could happen here.
August 29, 2015
Wow!
A relatively short but exciting read from Book 9 of the "Voodoo Plague" series with a heck of an ending that now requires hopefully a not too long wait for the next and final book.
A relatively short but exciting read from Book 9 of the "Voodoo Plague" series with a heck of an ending that now requires hopefully a not too long wait for the next and final book.
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