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Madelyn's Last Dance
The community of Fairbanks is threatened, and there's only one person who can save them. Unfortunately, the leader of their group just had her hanged.
The community has to pull together to fight this new threat. All the factions have to learn to cooperate. And there are new threats that they can't even comprehend. Many will die. The few who survive have little chance of success without Madelyn.
The community has to pull together to fight this new threat. All the factions have to learn to cooperate. And there are new threats that they can't even comprehend. Many will die. The few who survive have little chance of success without Madelyn.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2016
About the author
Ike Hamill
54 books188 followersIke Hamill writes fast-paced horror novels with strong, relatable characters. His books have gained a steady following amongst readers who enjoy his blend of sci-fi, paranormal, occult, and suspense. Whether focused on a small family trying to survive the move to a haunted house, or following a band of angry rebels determined to withstand an apocalypse, his stories draw the reader into the lives of real people in crisis. Readers are always sad to leave the characters behind when the book is finished.
Reviewers compare Ike to Dean Koontz and Stephen King—two of his favorite authors. His narrative often jumps between interwoven stories, presenting readers with a fresh perspective and keeping them guessing until the last chapter. Most of Ike’s readers are repeat customers. Pick up one of his books to learn why.
Reviewers compare Ike to Dean Koontz and Stephen King—two of his favorite authors. His narrative often jumps between interwoven stories, presenting readers with a fresh perspective and keeping them guessing until the last chapter. Most of Ike’s readers are repeat customers. Pick up one of his books to learn why.
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August 21, 2018
Excellent read, excellent series
I understand what Ike means when he says at the end, he was along for the ride like the rest of us, as far as where Mac was taking us all. I write too, and my characters take off in directions I never intended! Isn't that the coolest thing?! This series had an amazing premise and a truly strong female lead character. Not typical at all - unique and worthy of more than 3 books.
I understand what Ike means when he says at the end, he was along for the ride like the rest of us, as far as where Mac was taking us all. I write too, and my characters take off in directions I never intended! Isn't that the coolest thing?! This series had an amazing premise and a truly strong female lead character. Not typical at all - unique and worthy of more than 3 books.
March 10, 2018
Loved Madelyn, read all 3 books in the series, enjoyed the fresh look regarding the end of the world, not by a virus and zombies but because of thecnologie. Madelyn is funny, true, loving and brave
May 30, 2016
The world-building is fascinating, and the characters wonderful. In particular I love Madelyn, whose emotions don’t really work the way others’ do. She can be dangerous to be around as she wades through trouble, mayhem, and betrayal. But she’s a key to keeping the town going. She’s willing to do the pragmatic things other characters aren’t, and sometimes this results in dead bodies. She particularly butts up against any kind of local authority, because she does things her way and isn’t going to change just because someone thinks ill of her. Only her nephew, Jacob, was able to even get her to spend time with other people–she’d been a hermit originally.
Madelyn begins the third book in the series dead. Obviously that’s likely to change since the series is about her, but I won’t get into details. She is one of the most interesting main characters I’ve seen in a while. People are rarely sure whether they should be thanking her or killing her for her actions–or maybe both. Luckily there are some people Madelyn trusts: Elijah (the man she’s in a relationship with), and Jacob (her nephew) are the main ones.
You’ll absolutely want to read the first two books before this one, preferably just before. I think we also could have used even a few lines of context to remember what “The Wisdom” is. I know the author doesn’t want to spend a bunch of space retreading things, but even an off-handed comment or two can be enough to spark a memory.
The only problems I had with Madelyn’s Last Dance were pieces of confusion here and there. How exactly did people get buried in walls? Why did one hit go through a wolf, while others connected? I feel like I must have skimmed over some paragraph that would have caused everything to make sense. However, that didn’t particularly detract from the story for me.
Original review on my site: http://www.errantdreams.com/2016/05/r...
Madelyn begins the third book in the series dead. Obviously that’s likely to change since the series is about her, but I won’t get into details. She is one of the most interesting main characters I’ve seen in a while. People are rarely sure whether they should be thanking her or killing her for her actions–or maybe both. Luckily there are some people Madelyn trusts: Elijah (the man she’s in a relationship with), and Jacob (her nephew) are the main ones.
You’ll absolutely want to read the first two books before this one, preferably just before. I think we also could have used even a few lines of context to remember what “The Wisdom” is. I know the author doesn’t want to spend a bunch of space retreading things, but even an off-handed comment or two can be enough to spark a memory.
The only problems I had with Madelyn’s Last Dance were pieces of confusion here and there. How exactly did people get buried in walls? Why did one hit go through a wolf, while others connected? I feel like I must have skimmed over some paragraph that would have caused everything to make sense. However, that didn’t particularly detract from the story for me.
Original review on my site: http://www.errantdreams.com/2016/05/r...
April 20, 2018
I loved this entire trilogy and Madelyn`s Last Dance was no exception. This novel begins right where the last one ends: Madelyn is hung without a really fair trial, but Cleo, a leader who is a bit of a dictator. I don`t want to spoil anything for anyone, but if you liked the first two novels, then you will love this one. Ike Hamill writes great characters. The Wisdom finally catches up to the people of Fairbanks and things get really interesting.
July 13, 2016
) Madelyn's Last Dance by Ike Hamill is once again one of his best books. In the last book of the trilogy, it turns out that Madelyn was (in the end) one of the "bad guy" types, but in a "good guy" way. The book was thoroughly entertaining.
August 2, 2016
Entertainment series
I gave this series a high rating because I enjoyed the story. The ending brought tears of happiness, that added to my rating. I hope to see Madelyn , her friends and family again.
I gave this series a high rating because I enjoyed the story. The ending brought tears of happiness, that added to my rating. I hope to see Madelyn , her friends and family again.
June 16, 2016
Love Madelyn!
Although the world was confusing at times I am sorry to leave Madelyn's world behind. Her solo journey was fitting, but I am glad it ended as it did.
Although the world was confusing at times I am sorry to leave Madelyn's world behind. Her solo journey was fitting, but I am glad it ended as it did.
June 5, 2017
Went in for the complete series and thoroughly enjoyed it.
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