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After the Fall: Children of the Nephilim
No one knew where they came from or why they chose that moment to crawl out from the shadows. In a devastating orgy of terror and violence blood-drinking monsters rose from the dark to gorge themselves on the blood of humans. Facing this threat, mankind turned on itself in a devastating wave of self-destruction.
Twenty years after the Fall and what’s left of mankind is eking out an existence in a post-apocalyptic world. With much of the Earth now a nuclear wasteland, civilization has been knocked back two hundred years. By day the remnants of humanity gather together in small groups drawing from the land what they can in their new technological wasteland. By night they hide behind walls and bank up fires in an attempt to ward off the evil stalking the land during the hours of darkness.
The world needs a savior. A hero unafraid to face his own fears and terror of the vampires. An ex-preacher disillusioned by the world and his god is not that man… or so he says.
Twenty years after the Fall and what’s left of mankind is eking out an existence in a post-apocalyptic world. With much of the Earth now a nuclear wasteland, civilization has been knocked back two hundred years. By day the remnants of humanity gather together in small groups drawing from the land what they can in their new technological wasteland. By night they hide behind walls and bank up fires in an attempt to ward off the evil stalking the land during the hours of darkness.
The world needs a savior. A hero unafraid to face his own fears and terror of the vampires. An ex-preacher disillusioned by the world and his god is not that man… or so he says.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2016
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Paul Freeman
47 books55 followersPaul Freeman is from Dublin, Ireland, where he now works, plays and writes. In the past he has lived in Germany and America but is now content to keep his roaming to the worlds he creates and writes about.
Tribesman is his first published novel, an epic fantasy with hints of Celtic myth. He has also published a short story in the steampunk anthology, Strange Tales From the Scriptorium Vaults. Season of the Dead is a novel about the zombie apocalypse, told from four different perspectives by four different authors. Season of the Dead is published by Spore Press
Book 2 in the Tribesman series, Warrior is now available.
Tribesman is his first published novel, an epic fantasy with hints of Celtic myth. He has also published a short story in the steampunk anthology, Strange Tales From the Scriptorium Vaults. Season of the Dead is a novel about the zombie apocalypse, told from four different perspectives by four different authors. Season of the Dead is published by Spore Press
Book 2 in the Tribesman series, Warrior is now available.
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November 25, 2019dnf
Post-apocalyptic world with vampires! Nice change from zombies but not a lot different in a survival stand-point between the two. This reminded me a bit of Jericho mashed-up with something like Daybreakers or Pitch Black.
At the quarter we have a good idea of how the world got to be the wasteland it is now and how humanity is managing to endure. The population is reduced to living in little communities, surviving and avoiding the dangers outside the walls at night, while trying to scrape together enough during the day to get by. Though the daytime can be just as hazardous outside the walls, with marauders and other unsavory people that are just as risky as the Feeders.
We are introduced to a few members of the community right off, and get some good background on them so they are not just names that are getting knocked off- which I liked.
We also get to see some of the more human side of a community and a people that have grown up in this atmosphere where the protection that has become a standard gives a false sense of security; allowing room for mistakes when they can’t afford to make them.
-Where I left off there were hints that the newcomers seeking shelter, may have more to them than they appear.
-The Preacher may be more than just a man of cloth with a grudge.
-And the young child introduced, is possibly more than just an average type of feeder (this is where I thought of Daybreakers).
This was one of my first reads that I came back to and tried again after my first attempt, because the writing is very good and I made it to around 30 percent before deciding to move on.
This had some decent writing, tension, and good atmosphere at the point I left off (though the question of how the cows are ranging without being slaughtered like the horse, drove me nuts).
This dnf mostly comes down to taste I think, as post-apocalyptic vampire/zombie stories aren’t my favourite thing, so they really have to grab me to keep my interest, or have a character I want to see succeed.
This was feeling a little “been there done that” and is also on the bleak-side. That combo and no character that I was invested in was the killer and though the writing was great, I was easily distracted and/or losing interest.
This one is perfect for fans of the survival/apocalypse type stories and it reminded me a bit of the Wolves of Calla, so definitely if you enjoyed that you may enjoy this one.
spfbo score 4.5/10
Post-apocalyptic world with vampires! Nice change from zombies but not a lot different in a survival stand-point between the two. This reminded me a bit of Jericho mashed-up with something like Daybreakers or Pitch Black.
At the quarter we have a good idea of how the world got to be the wasteland it is now and how humanity is managing to endure. The population is reduced to living in little communities, surviving and avoiding the dangers outside the walls at night, while trying to scrape together enough during the day to get by. Though the daytime can be just as hazardous outside the walls, with marauders and other unsavory people that are just as risky as the Feeders.
We are introduced to a few members of the community right off, and get some good background on them so they are not just names that are getting knocked off- which I liked.
We also get to see some of the more human side of a community and a people that have grown up in this atmosphere where the protection that has become a standard gives a false sense of security; allowing room for mistakes when they can’t afford to make them.
-Where I left off there were hints that the newcomers seeking shelter, may have more to them than they appear.
-The Preacher may be more than just a man of cloth with a grudge.
-And the young child introduced, is possibly more than just an average type of feeder (this is where I thought of Daybreakers).
This was one of my first reads that I came back to and tried again after my first attempt, because the writing is very good and I made it to around 30 percent before deciding to move on.
This had some decent writing, tension, and good atmosphere at the point I left off (though the question of how the cows are ranging without being slaughtered like the horse, drove me nuts).
This dnf mostly comes down to taste I think, as post-apocalyptic vampire/zombie stories aren’t my favourite thing, so they really have to grab me to keep my interest, or have a character I want to see succeed.
This was feeling a little “been there done that” and is also on the bleak-side. That combo and no character that I was invested in was the killer and though the writing was great, I was easily distracted and/or losing interest.
This one is perfect for fans of the survival/apocalypse type stories and it reminded me a bit of the Wolves of Calla, so definitely if you enjoyed that you may enjoy this one.
spfbo score 4.5/10
May 27, 2016
After the Fall is a great post-apocalyptic vampire novel. Those few people who survived after the Fall live in a group behind high fences, trying to protect themselves from feeders. Pastor is the leader of their group (colony). He is good at killing the feeders and he often goes hunting the dark creatures.
One of the main rules of this group is not to let anyone inside the colony. The rule that they once break, which they may later regret. One night the feeders get inside the colony and havoc follows.
After the Fall is full of darkness, tension, and horror. But it’s not only action and horror scenes. The characters have their stories to tell, which gives them depth. I enjoyed reading about both main and minor characters.
While reading the novel I tried to guess where these feeders came from, but when I found it out, I was surprised (in a good way). This version of vampire origin is new to me, and I really loved it.
Another great book by Paul Freeman!
One of the main rules of this group is not to let anyone inside the colony. The rule that they once break, which they may later regret. One night the feeders get inside the colony and havoc follows.
After the Fall is full of darkness, tension, and horror. But it’s not only action and horror scenes. The characters have their stories to tell, which gives them depth. I enjoyed reading about both main and minor characters.
While reading the novel I tried to guess where these feeders came from, but when I found it out, I was surprised (in a good way). This version of vampire origin is new to me, and I really loved it.
Another great book by Paul Freeman!
July 24, 2016
A thoroughly entertaining story, with plenty of twists and turns and gory bits. Never predictable, this is a post-apocalyptic tale of a colony of humans battling against nightly "feeders" (or vampires) and marauding bandits who are just as deadly and terrifying. The body-count (on both sides) is substantial, so you never know who's going to get it in the neck (no pun intended) next. The hero is a former pastor, called Pastor, a man of lost faith who eventually finds himself at the sharp end of a religious battle with biblical demons. It makes for a rip-roaring horror story that keeps you guessing about its outcome until the end.
June 20, 2020
(I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review)
Set 20 years into the vampire apocalypse that has plunged the world into darkness, After the Fall paints a grim picture of one small town struggling to eke out an existence while fighting off the monsters that stalk their nights. But not only this, the group also have to protect themselves from the worst opportunistic scum of humanity - raiders.
Freeman's storytelling strengths lie in the authentic tone of his characters and their rich lives. He creates sympathetic characters from courageous town leaders to horny and misguided teenagers, who's bad luck genuinely pulls at the readers heart strings - characters that you can't help but root for.
After the Fall's main hero is Preacher, a former man of God who lost faith in his leader when he saw his congregation torn to pieces in front of his eyes, turned after death into soulless monsters intent on pulling others down with them. Motivated by his hatred of these demons and fearless against their onslaught, Preacher also has the burden of leading the town of 'Colony', a group that looks to him for strength, guidance, and hope, a burden that gets heavier by the day, highlighting the struggles and vulnerabilities we so rarely see in our heroes.
Set 20 years into the vampire apocalypse that has plunged the world into darkness, After the Fall paints a grim picture of one small town struggling to eke out an existence while fighting off the monsters that stalk their nights. But not only this, the group also have to protect themselves from the worst opportunistic scum of humanity - raiders.
Freeman's storytelling strengths lie in the authentic tone of his characters and their rich lives. He creates sympathetic characters from courageous town leaders to horny and misguided teenagers, who's bad luck genuinely pulls at the readers heart strings - characters that you can't help but root for.
After the Fall's main hero is Preacher, a former man of God who lost faith in his leader when he saw his congregation torn to pieces in front of his eyes, turned after death into soulless monsters intent on pulling others down with them. Motivated by his hatred of these demons and fearless against their onslaught, Preacher also has the burden of leading the town of 'Colony', a group that looks to him for strength, guidance, and hope, a burden that gets heavier by the day, highlighting the struggles and vulnerabilities we so rarely see in our heroes.
September 29, 2016
A Proper Vampire Story!
I have long had a fascination and love of good old fashioned horror novels wherein werewolves were terrifying and vampires didn't sparkle. The Bran Stoker vampires weren't objects of romantic interest, they were evil. As they should be.
After the Fall if a welcomed return to those days. Added to the mix is some really great origination/creation myths which give a new twist to a very old tale.
The characters are all multifaceted and dynamic. Pastor is a great anti-hero. You want to cheer for him but at the same time you know that he is deeply flawed and convicted.
I won't spoil the ending as it is very much worth the read to get there.
I have long had a fascination and love of good old fashioned horror novels wherein werewolves were terrifying and vampires didn't sparkle. The Bran Stoker vampires weren't objects of romantic interest, they were evil. As they should be.
After the Fall if a welcomed return to those days. Added to the mix is some really great origination/creation myths which give a new twist to a very old tale.
The characters are all multifaceted and dynamic. Pastor is a great anti-hero. You want to cheer for him but at the same time you know that he is deeply flawed and convicted.
I won't spoil the ending as it is very much worth the read to get there.
January 16, 2021
Although this was a dystopian novel it was not what I was expecting by the title. There were parts of the book that I liked, which included the gritty darkness of the world after vampires took over the nights and humanity mostly stopping about caring for anything beyond survival.
The tale needed backstory to explain how the world got the way it was. Some explanation of the different types of vampire encountered would have been helpful as well.
The tale needed backstory to explain how the world got the way it was. Some explanation of the different types of vampire encountered would have been helpful as well.
February 12, 2018
After The Fall: Children Of The Nephilim
This SUPERNATURAL THRILLER will keep you engrossed in of th best I've had the pleasure reading. Vampire legends will be cast aside and you will find how they came to be and of the man created to possibly fight and destroy them. DON'T miss this one. I RECOMMEND !
This SUPERNATURAL THRILLER will keep you engrossed in of th best I've had the pleasure reading. Vampire legends will be cast aside and you will find how they came to be and of the man created to possibly fight and destroy them. DON'T miss this one. I RECOMMEND !
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