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Going Gray
When Emily heard the first scream, she became concerned.
When she heard a second scream, she grew scared.
When she heard the third scream, she was struck with terror.
But it was what Emily could not hear that frightened her the most.
Emily wakes to find that her world has plummeted into darkness--the clouds have spilled out of the sky and taken the sun.
And there is more to the mist than just the dangers of being blind--the fog is poison, killing everything in its path. Their home is no match for the caustic fog, and her family is suddenly running for their lives.
But when she learns that the machines built to save the world could be the cause of the accident, Emily turns to her father--the original architect--with the hope that they can stop the environmental catastrophe.
And don't forget to check out the other books in the Gray Series, available on Amazon!
Going Gray -- Book 1
Gray Skies -- Book 2
Blinded By Sight -- Book 3
Union -- Book 4
Gray Omnibus -- Books 1-4
When she heard a second scream, she grew scared.
When she heard the third scream, she was struck with terror.
But it was what Emily could not hear that frightened her the most.
Emily wakes to find that her world has plummeted into darkness--the clouds have spilled out of the sky and taken the sun.
And there is more to the mist than just the dangers of being blind--the fog is poison, killing everything in its path. Their home is no match for the caustic fog, and her family is suddenly running for their lives.
But when she learns that the machines built to save the world could be the cause of the accident, Emily turns to her father--the original architect--with the hope that they can stop the environmental catastrophe.
And don't forget to check out the other books in the Gray Series, available on Amazon!
Going Gray -- Book 1
Gray Skies -- Book 2
Blinded By Sight -- Book 3
Union -- Book 4
Gray Omnibus -- Books 1-4
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 27, 2014
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December 7, 2019
What I loved: Going Gray (original title at time of review) gripped me from the very first sentence. This novel doesn't mess around--it dives into the story right away. The concept is exciting and intriguing--a fog that poisons/burns upon contact. The author does a great job of building intensity and fear. Truly, one wouldn't think that acid-fog would make for a scary book, but there were scenes so terrifying that I had to put the book down for a few minutes and figure out how to breathe properly again. In some ways I would classify this book as YA horror.
What I struggled with: There is very little character development, which made it difficult for me to care about the characters. The protagonist, Emily, has almost no personality. She's not brave, she's not cowardly, she's not smart, she's not shallow, she's just...there. And Peter, the love interest, feels like he was thrown in as an afterthought. He, too, has almost no personality, and the romance that develops between him and Emily is bland. Also, the characters in the mall--I understand that they're minor characters, but there was nothing to distinguish one from the other. Really, I couldn't even tell the difference between Mr. Holcomb and Ms. Parks, which is saying a lot considering they're two different genders. It was disappointing, because trapping a band of survivors in a mall presents such an awesome opportunity for interesting interactions and sub plots, but the characters were so flat that by the end of the book I honestly didn't care what happened to any of them.
Another huge minus is nothing is ever explained. The giant fog machine can't be turned off--why? Why was the machine built in the first place? (We know it was to save humanity, but from what?) The machine is very localized--why can't some military from the opposite side of the country, or the globe, nuke the thing once they realized it had backfired? How does slow-moving fog incapacitate the entire world at once? Why aren't the survivors in the mall able to get ahold of other survivors via radio and such? (Surely there are people in China or Australia who have yet to be overtaken by the fog, given that the machine is local to Emily's town). How was Emily able to walk through the fog toward the machine in the epilogue?
I think Spangler has such a cool concept for this novel, and I don't agree with reviewers who felt it was too reminiscent of Stephen King's "The Mist'--Spangler's novel is definitely its own creature. I only wish he would have given reasons to justify his premise so I didn't have to spend the whole book scratching my head, thinking "Did I miss something?" He includes a lengthy epilogue, but instead of answering questions, it brings up more.
In short: 3 stars for a fabulous concept, awesome intensity, and clever writing; minus 2 for poor character development/exposition. Maybe Book 2 will fill in the gaps? Here's hoping.
What I struggled with: There is very little character development, which made it difficult for me to care about the characters. The protagonist, Emily, has almost no personality. She's not brave, she's not cowardly, she's not smart, she's not shallow, she's just...there. And Peter, the love interest, feels like he was thrown in as an afterthought. He, too, has almost no personality, and the romance that develops between him and Emily is bland. Also, the characters in the mall--I understand that they're minor characters, but there was nothing to distinguish one from the other. Really, I couldn't even tell the difference between Mr. Holcomb and Ms. Parks, which is saying a lot considering they're two different genders. It was disappointing, because trapping a band of survivors in a mall presents such an awesome opportunity for interesting interactions and sub plots, but the characters were so flat that by the end of the book I honestly didn't care what happened to any of them.
Another huge minus is nothing is ever explained. The giant fog machine can't be turned off--why? Why was the machine built in the first place? (We know it was to save humanity, but from what?) The machine is very localized--why can't some military from the opposite side of the country, or the globe, nuke the thing once they realized it had backfired? How does slow-moving fog incapacitate the entire world at once? Why aren't the survivors in the mall able to get ahold of other survivors via radio and such? (Surely there are people in China or Australia who have yet to be overtaken by the fog, given that the machine is local to Emily's town). How was Emily able to walk through the fog toward the machine in the epilogue?
I think Spangler has such a cool concept for this novel, and I don't agree with reviewers who felt it was too reminiscent of Stephen King's "The Mist'--Spangler's novel is definitely its own creature. I only wish he would have given reasons to justify his premise so I didn't have to spend the whole book scratching my head, thinking "Did I miss something?" He includes a lengthy epilogue, but instead of answering questions, it brings up more.
In short: 3 stars for a fabulous concept, awesome intensity, and clever writing; minus 2 for poor character development/exposition. Maybe Book 2 will fill in the gaps? Here's hoping.
August 11, 2014
The book was very interesting and definitely not my typical type of book. The book starts out in a world that has gone gray and leaves the reader intrigued. Why? How? What caused it and what is it?It was an easy read with a lot going on to keep your attention and pull you to the end. Beware the book does not answer all of your questions this is just the beginning.
December 13, 2014
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Publisher: Spangler
Publishing Date: July 2014
ISBN: 978149479798
Genre: SciFi
Rating: 2.0/5
Publisher Description: Emily wakes to find that her world has plummeted into darkness–the clouds have spilled out of the sky and taken the sun. And there is more to the mysterious fog–the mist is poison, killing everything in its path. Emily’s home is no match for the caustic fog, and her family is suddenly on the run for safety. But when she learns that the machines built to save the world could be the cause of the accident, Emily turns to her father, the original architect, with the hope that they can stop the environmental catastrophe.
Review: This really wasn’t in my wheelhouse throughout the entire novel. Kind of a retake on Stephen King’s “The Mist”. Lengthy escape from the “Outsiders” and her dads disappearance into the “Machine”. Not much to this novel. You can wait and get more of this really boring story line in subsequent novels.
Publisher: Spangler
Publishing Date: July 2014
ISBN: 978149479798
Genre: SciFi
Rating: 2.0/5
Publisher Description: Emily wakes to find that her world has plummeted into darkness–the clouds have spilled out of the sky and taken the sun. And there is more to the mysterious fog–the mist is poison, killing everything in its path. Emily’s home is no match for the caustic fog, and her family is suddenly on the run for safety. But when she learns that the machines built to save the world could be the cause of the accident, Emily turns to her father, the original architect, with the hope that they can stop the environmental catastrophe.
Review: This really wasn’t in my wheelhouse throughout the entire novel. Kind of a retake on Stephen King’s “The Mist”. Lengthy escape from the “Outsiders” and her dads disappearance into the “Machine”. Not much to this novel. You can wait and get more of this really boring story line in subsequent novels.
August 1, 2014
Going Gray and it's storyline completely captivated me. I was literally on the edge of my seat during the first chapter; I found it totally gripping and enthralling. Dystopian fiction is truly the new intrigue. The ending has a twist that I did not see that coming...and of course, that raises all sorts of questions for a sequel!
Is it chemical warfare..weather controlled by machines gone mad? Regardless, it's a pretty frightening concept. And not so totally off the mark, either. Stephen King's The Stand is one of the first, foremost of all dystopian thrillers. Going Gray reminded me of that. The whole concept of mankind mucking up nature and humanity...and how the survivors adapt and pick up the pieces because they have no choice but to do so. Going Gray is worth the read, and leaves you wondering "what if"?
Is it chemical warfare..weather controlled by machines gone mad? Regardless, it's a pretty frightening concept. And not so totally off the mark, either. Stephen King's The Stand is one of the first, foremost of all dystopian thrillers. Going Gray reminded me of that. The whole concept of mankind mucking up nature and humanity...and how the survivors adapt and pick up the pieces because they have no choice but to do so. Going Gray is worth the read, and leaves you wondering "what if"?
August 26, 2014
Excellent work from Brian! I really enjoyed this continuation of the story which started off in the FROM THE INDIE SIDE compilation, which was one of my personal favs.
Well writen, exciting, a wee bit scary & a very touching ending.
I hope Brian has further plans with the series. In particular, more about the early days of the community, their dealings with the Outsiders and/or what happened to Emily's younger brother Justin??
Well writen, exciting, a wee bit scary & a very touching ending.
I hope Brian has further plans with the series. In particular, more about the early days of the community, their dealings with the Outsiders and/or what happened to Emily's younger brother Justin??
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 27, 2015
I loved how this story took off from the very beginning and it pulled me in pretty quickly. About halfway thru I couldn't put it down and had to keep reading until I finished, but then the ending came as a surprise also. I liked the ending, wasn't happy with the epilogue at first, but when I finished that, it was satisfying. This would be a great young adult read.
August 11, 2014
Sucked you in right from the start. Wish it had been more of a full length novel, but it was a great book.
May 13, 2015
Wow!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!! I loved it. I was hooked after the first sentence.
January 4, 2015
weird book
Very strange and really spooky at times. I don't know where people get these ideas for their books, but I am glad I don't live in their heads.
Very strange and really spooky at times. I don't know where people get these ideas for their books, but I am glad I don't live in their heads.
February 26, 2015
This story sucked me right in from the beginning! It was well written and even brought a few tears along side my excitement for what would happen next!
October 28, 2022
Good read
I started this book this morning and couldn't put it down. It's a little different than your typical end of the world. It was interesting so I just kept reading. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves this genre like I do.
I started this book this morning and couldn't put it down. It's a little different than your typical end of the world. It was interesting so I just kept reading. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves this genre like I do.
June 27, 2016
I don't know if this book is considered a "YA novel", but I'm not a YA, and I enjoyed it a lot. There is no calm introduction into the story. It starts with terrible things happening and just goes from there. A disaster has taken place that caused the clouds to fall to earth. Nothing can be seen through the mist (the gray) and the mist is like acid, burning everyone and everything it touches.
Emily is the teenage heroine of the book. She is scared, but she is also strong and courageous. She gets herself and her younger brother to the mall, where a group of survivors has gathered. What Emily doesn't tell anyone is that her father may be responsible for this because he works at "the machine".
As the survivors struggle, Emily finds love with Peter, a boy she had a crush on a few years back. This time, the feeling is mutual.
This book is pretty much all action, including a thoroughly claustrophobic trip to the grocery store through rat-infested, dark service tunnels. Just when the survivors think they are ok, something else happens to make it worse. They end up having to live in the service tunnels, creating a Commune, adapting to the new world, and living out their lives.
The book ends on a cliffhanger that comes out of nowhere. I was like, "Ok. How is that possible?" I don't know, but I can't wait to find out.
I recommend this book, especially as an example to teenage girls that they can be smart, heroic, and leaders in whatever world they happen to live in.
Emily is the teenage heroine of the book. She is scared, but she is also strong and courageous. She gets herself and her younger brother to the mall, where a group of survivors has gathered. What Emily doesn't tell anyone is that her father may be responsible for this because he works at "the machine".
As the survivors struggle, Emily finds love with Peter, a boy she had a crush on a few years back. This time, the feeling is mutual.
This book is pretty much all action, including a thoroughly claustrophobic trip to the grocery store through rat-infested, dark service tunnels. Just when the survivors think they are ok, something else happens to make it worse. They end up having to live in the service tunnels, creating a Commune, adapting to the new world, and living out their lives.
The book ends on a cliffhanger that comes out of nowhere. I was like, "Ok. How is that possible?" I don't know, but I can't wait to find out.
I recommend this book, especially as an example to teenage girls that they can be smart, heroic, and leaders in whatever world they happen to live in.
October 27, 2015
☆☆☆☆This review contains spoilers☆☆☆☆
This was a forced read from the first word unil I finally gave up at 77% read. I was determined to finish even though it was a difficult task, and one I didn't want.
Though just like Frodo who didn't want the task of throwing the ring into Mount Doom, I was going to finish just as he did.
Then I realized the world wouldn't end--birds would still sing, babies would still be born and there isn't an evil Saron waiting to destroy mankind (and elves and dwarves). Why should I continue to read a book I don't like, and then I knew I didn't have to--life is too short.
Nothing in the story made sense to me, and from the beginning, so much wasn't explained, and so much was glossed over. Also, I'm not a rocket scientist, but if there is killer fog so thick that no one can see to drive (and cause excessive burns and blisters in minutes), then a car isn't a safe place that's hermetically sealed. I believe they would have died shortly after entering the car, and to drive using a GPS only--without seeing through the windshield--could that really be possible?
Plus, their house fell apart, and the store, but not the mall? I had to quit when four hillbillies came up (inside the mall) and suddenly there were dueling banjos in the air while the hillbillies start beating up her father. That's when I quit and said goodbye to this sad little tale of woe.
This was a forced read from the first word unil I finally gave up at 77% read. I was determined to finish even though it was a difficult task, and one I didn't want.
Though just like Frodo who didn't want the task of throwing the ring into Mount Doom, I was going to finish just as he did.
Then I realized the world wouldn't end--birds would still sing, babies would still be born and there isn't an evil Saron waiting to destroy mankind (and elves and dwarves). Why should I continue to read a book I don't like, and then I knew I didn't have to--life is too short.
Nothing in the story made sense to me, and from the beginning, so much wasn't explained, and so much was glossed over. Also, I'm not a rocket scientist, but if there is killer fog so thick that no one can see to drive (and cause excessive burns and blisters in minutes), then a car isn't a safe place that's hermetically sealed. I believe they would have died shortly after entering the car, and to drive using a GPS only--without seeing through the windshield--could that really be possible?
Plus, their house fell apart, and the store, but not the mall? I had to quit when four hillbillies came up (inside the mall) and suddenly there were dueling banjos in the air while the hillbillies start beating up her father. That's when I quit and said goodbye to this sad little tale of woe.
August 2, 2016
Review originally posted on Between Reality
Meh. I don’t know how I feel about Into the Dark. This is book 2 of my #MakeMeRead It Readathon (even though it’s only supposed to be for a week). I made very few notes because it was just that kind of book. I can already feel in my reader bones that this review is going to be short, but let’s get started.
Emily Stark is our main character, our female protagonist. Now, notice that I did not say heroine, because truly, there is no “hero(ine)” in this book. I kind of liked Emily, but I wasn’t rooting for her either. I appreciated that Spangler made sure that survival was the first thing on her mind. When she sees the love interest, she questions if she’s allowed to feel infatuation, if it’s wrong given the circumstances. I liked that, because that’s realistic. I feel as if I don’t really know Emily. Sure, we’re in the middle of an apocalypse, so she wouldn’t be thinking about things that don’t really matter anymore, so it’s understandable. Even still, though she isn’t a cardboard character, I don’t really know her.
Read the rest of this review and more here: Into the Dark Review
Meh. I don’t know how I feel about Into the Dark. This is book 2 of my #MakeMeRead It Readathon (even though it’s only supposed to be for a week). I made very few notes because it was just that kind of book. I can already feel in my reader bones that this review is going to be short, but let’s get started.
Emily Stark is our main character, our female protagonist. Now, notice that I did not say heroine, because truly, there is no “hero(ine)” in this book. I kind of liked Emily, but I wasn’t rooting for her either. I appreciated that Spangler made sure that survival was the first thing on her mind. When she sees the love interest, she questions if she’s allowed to feel infatuation, if it’s wrong given the circumstances. I liked that, because that’s realistic. I feel as if I don’t really know Emily. Sure, we’re in the middle of an apocalypse, so she wouldn’t be thinking about things that don’t really matter anymore, so it’s understandable. Even still, though she isn’t a cardboard character, I don’t really know her.
Read the rest of this review and more here: Into the Dark Review
August 4, 2014
I really liked the story. The storyline is compelling and made me not want to put it down at night. I also like the back story and seeing how people responded to the fog/clouds. It was a great start to the Gray Skies series. I have two concerns which could possibly just be me.
First is Emily's dad and the machine. Why did he build it? What is it there for? What went wrong?
Finally, the fog/clouds. Why is it so toxic? And, since I've read the first two books in Gray Skies, I know that people are allowed outside in the future. What happened? And in the epilogue, Emily walks to the machine in the fog and mentions going out with her kids in the fog. Did I miss the explanation for why the fog is no longer toxic? Does it have something to do with her father in the machine? To be honest, I'm still very confused about the machine and was hoping to learn more here! She mentions being in the service tunnel, so I was thinking the fog would still be toxic since they are living underground, but then she is out in it.
Overall, though, I really like the story. It sucks you in and makes you want to keep reading. I liked reading the beginning of the fog and would love to hear even more about what exactly the machine is supposed to do and more about it's past and future!
First is Emily's dad and the machine. Why did he build it? What is it there for? What went wrong?
Finally, the fog/clouds. Why is it so toxic? And, since I've read the first two books in Gray Skies, I know that people are allowed outside in the future. What happened? And in the epilogue, Emily walks to the machine in the fog and mentions going out with her kids in the fog. Did I miss the explanation for why the fog is no longer toxic? Does it have something to do with her father in the machine? To be honest, I'm still very confused about the machine and was hoping to learn more here! She mentions being in the service tunnel, so I was thinking the fog would still be toxic since they are living underground, but then she is out in it.
Overall, though, I really like the story. It sucks you in and makes you want to keep reading. I liked reading the beginning of the fog and would love to hear even more about what exactly the machine is supposed to do and more about it's past and future!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2015
I received this e-book direct from the author, Brian Spangler, and I am so happy to have had the opportunity.
It's taken me quite a while to rate this book. I've put a lot of thought into it and have decided to rate it with 3.5 Stars.
This is an apocalyptic thriller. A deadly fog descends upon the town and everyone is scurrying to find safety. Even some buildings cannot withstand the fog. But why? A group of people gather in the mall to figure out just what is happening and, hopefully, they can find a way to survive.
I loved the writing style and the tone of this story. It kept me reading and is easily intriguing enough for me to be excited about reading the Gray Skies books. However, in the end, I was simply left with too many questions to justify a higher rating. Also, I felt like there was a huge chunk missing in the middle of the story. The jump in time was just too sudden for me. Knowing that this book began as an introduction to Gray Skies, I'm hoping that my questions will be answered later. I'm looking forward to reading Gray Skies to find out where this storyline goes.
It's taken me quite a while to rate this book. I've put a lot of thought into it and have decided to rate it with 3.5 Stars.
This is an apocalyptic thriller. A deadly fog descends upon the town and everyone is scurrying to find safety. Even some buildings cannot withstand the fog. But why? A group of people gather in the mall to figure out just what is happening and, hopefully, they can find a way to survive.
I loved the writing style and the tone of this story. It kept me reading and is easily intriguing enough for me to be excited about reading the Gray Skies books. However, in the end, I was simply left with too many questions to justify a higher rating. Also, I felt like there was a huge chunk missing in the middle of the story. The jump in time was just too sudden for me. Knowing that this book began as an introduction to Gray Skies, I'm hoping that my questions will be answered later. I'm looking forward to reading Gray Skies to find out where this storyline goes.
March 19, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. I had read Gray Skies and Blinded by Sight before reading Going Gray. Even though I knew what was going to happen I was still on the edge of my seat and could not put this book down.
The book starts off with a bang and the end of the world as we know it. The beginning definitely has you on the edge of your seat and it hard to put down. The premise of the story is new and different from most of the current apocalypse books. I have nothing against zombies, viruses, financial collapse, war etc. etc. etc., but they are getting to be a little old. Also the book doesn't spend a lot of time focusing on rebuilding society, or the trials and tribulations of the survivors. We have read enough books to know how that goes. It really focuses on the beginning of the apocalypse and really has you guessing what and how did it happen.
I highly recommend the Gray Skies series after reading this book. Especially if you want to know what life is like in the future and if you like dystopian books.
Edit: this entire series has been republished as the Caustic series.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
The book starts off with a bang and the end of the world as we know it. The beginning definitely has you on the edge of your seat and it hard to put down. The premise of the story is new and different from most of the current apocalypse books. I have nothing against zombies, viruses, financial collapse, war etc. etc. etc., but they are getting to be a little old. Also the book doesn't spend a lot of time focusing on rebuilding society, or the trials and tribulations of the survivors. We have read enough books to know how that goes. It really focuses on the beginning of the apocalypse and really has you guessing what and how did it happen.
I highly recommend the Gray Skies series after reading this book. Especially if you want to know what life is like in the future and if you like dystopian books.
Edit: this entire series has been republished as the Caustic series.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
December 17, 2014
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I picked this up thinking it would be a quick read with a light plot. I was right. A mash-up of "The Mist" and Kate Bush's "Running Up that Hill," Going Gray is about a poisonous fog and a perpetual machine that has something to do with the weather or the ocean or something and is responsible for all this hub-bub. Beyond the killer fog, it's a story about a teenage girl coming to terms with the apocalypse. And of course, the main character becomes close friends (and more) with the older boy she always had a crush on. The plot is somewhat predictable, and the characters could use more development. There are some unique aspects to the story, and some of the passages were surprisingly brutal. However, spoiler alert, you don't find out what the machine actually is, which is a letdown. It is apparently revealed in the next book in the series. I'm curious as to what the machine is, but not curious enough to read the next book. I'll search for spoilers, or just let myself imagine that this is what happens in the aftermath of the Kate Bush video.
I picked this up thinking it would be a quick read with a light plot. I was right. A mash-up of "The Mist" and Kate Bush's "Running Up that Hill," Going Gray is about a poisonous fog and a perpetual machine that has something to do with the weather or the ocean or something and is responsible for all this hub-bub. Beyond the killer fog, it's a story about a teenage girl coming to terms with the apocalypse. And of course, the main character becomes close friends (and more) with the older boy she always had a crush on. The plot is somewhat predictable, and the characters could use more development. There are some unique aspects to the story, and some of the passages were surprisingly brutal. However, spoiler alert, you don't find out what the machine actually is, which is a letdown. It is apparently revealed in the next book in the series. I'm curious as to what the machine is, but not curious enough to read the next book. I'll search for spoilers, or just let myself imagine that this is what happens in the aftermath of the Kate Bush video.
July 28, 2014
GOING GRAY
BRIAN SPANGLER
ebook ARC gift
Novelette written into 300 page novel
2014 Release
There will be a full review after publication. (Just around the corner)
For now all I can say is WOW!! I was in the middle of reading another ebook when I received GOING GRAY, thought I would take a peek 24 hours later I finished it. Couldn't put my Kindle down, great plot, strong characters, anxious moments (on the edge of my seat wondering what was going happen next). Can't wait to see what other novels will be written. Thank you Mr. Spangler for giving me the opportunity to read your ARC.
BRIAN SPANGLER
ebook ARC gift
Novelette written into 300 page novel
2014 Release
There will be a full review after publication. (Just around the corner)
For now all I can say is WOW!! I was in the middle of reading another ebook when I received GOING GRAY, thought I would take a peek 24 hours later I finished it. Couldn't put my Kindle down, great plot, strong characters, anxious moments (on the edge of my seat wondering what was going happen next). Can't wait to see what other novels will be written. Thank you Mr. Spangler for giving me the opportunity to read your ARC.
November 26, 2014
I was given a copy of this for my reading and honest review. I really think this one is my favorite by far in the Gray series. This one really tied things together. I honestly got a bit turned around in some of the previous stories...just a few pieces here and there...but this one absolutely was wonderful in pulling everything together. I could honestly say "ohhhhhh!!! I get it!" and LOVED it. This was a really really interesting twist and I can say I didn't see it coming. When they started explaining...all the little ends that didn't make sense before really came together. It's a great story and i liked all the characters and how they interacted.
July 31, 2017
In this apocalyptic novel, Emily's father works on a "machine" that controls the weather. When the machine messes up spewing out poisonous gasses, the world in plunged into an acopalypse.
The poisonous fog eats away at metal and masonry dissolving buildings as well as people. Emily is one of the few survivors. She and her younger brother get to the shopping mall where they join a group of survivors that includes Peter, who had been a few grades above her in high school. Can they survive in the world the way it has become? Is it ok for Emily to feel the way she does about Peter as the world collapses around them?
The poisonous fog eats away at metal and masonry dissolving buildings as well as people. Emily is one of the few survivors. She and her younger brother get to the shopping mall where they join a group of survivors that includes Peter, who had been a few grades above her in high school. Can they survive in the world the way it has become? Is it ok for Emily to feel the way she does about Peter as the world collapses around them?
October 7, 2017
I realize this is the first book in a series and is setting the stage for what comes next but I don't know if I'll get through the next books. The premise here is that some group of unnamed people, including Emily's (the main focus of the story) father have built a huge machine on the shore of the ocean and one day it spews acid death into the sky wiping out the world as we know it. WTF? So the survivors hole up in the local shopping mall. Talk about mixed blessings.... Society breaks down completely and a splinter group of ignorant fools leave and become the outsiders although I have no idea where they could have gone. I sincerely hope the next book is better.
February 14, 2015
Quite entertaining but quite reminiscent of one or two other tales, notably the film version of Stephen King's The Mist (haven't read the book). A realististically myopic teenage girl's view of a world-fracturing apocalypse. Quite emotive and breathy compared to a book like the first book in the Eden trilogy, another apocalyptic book with a teenage girl narrator.
August 21, 2016
Good Novel
In a series, there's always lots of questions left to be answered in the next book. I liked the book, and have many questions. I did not like the rushing through of the main character's lives. I invest in the characters and want to walk with them through their problems. I will read the next book to get some of my questions answered.
In a series, there's always lots of questions left to be answered in the next book. I liked the book, and have many questions. I did not like the rushing through of the main character's lives. I invest in the characters and want to walk with them through their problems. I will read the next book to get some of my questions answered.
August 18, 2014
Well written, but not a terribly original idea....many reviewers mentioned that it reminded them of the stand by stephen king...but i really felt it was like his book the mist...similar disaster and similar events unfold throughout the story...despite this, it was still an enjoyable story...
December 6, 2014
So good!! Now need to get the next so I know what is going on. Written very well and easy to follow. Some character I hated but I think that is the point. Different take on end of the world. Can't wait to see what the MACHINE is.
January 10, 2020
Apocalypse
I am not fond of apocalyptic stories but read this one anyway. It was frightening enough. It showed the good and the bad that appears in people during times of trouble.
I am not fond of apocalyptic stories but read this one anyway. It was frightening enough. It showed the good and the bad that appears in people during times of trouble.
November 21, 2014
Really enjoyed this final book in the Going Grey (or.... Gray!) series. It ties off all loose ends and there's a happy end to boot!
December 15, 2014
Started out really strong, but seemed to get pretty weak at the end. Still kind of intrigued as to what happens, though.
December 26, 2014
Gripping
Gripping from beginning to end. Sad to see the first book end and eager for the second. Good stuff. Good stuff!
Gripping from beginning to end. Sad to see the first book end and eager for the second. Good stuff. Good stuff!
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