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Deathlands #26
Shadowfall
Ryan Cawdor and his band of survivalists struggle to survive after nuclear war has robbed the Earth of the resources needed to live, and created mutated creatures that compete for dominance.
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First published May 1, 1995
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May 27, 2026
Cawdor and his band of survivors end up in a redoubt in the remains of California in this Deathlands tale. Cali itself is more or less gone by this time, in its place is a harsh coast of sulfur springs and radiation, dotted with islands.
The band run into scabbies, mutie hogs, and a group of vagabonds led by the memorable Straub, who are intent on taking over a ville led by a dying Baron.
Typical Deathlands tale here, I felt like a bit more time and development could have been spent on the Baron, but the action moves at a good pace, with some interesting twists and turns along the way.
The story ends with Trader and Abe sacrificing themselves to help Ryan and the rest, a sort of surprise ending, as I thought for sure a confrontation was coming between Cawdor and Trader. A decent read in general.
The band run into scabbies, mutie hogs, and a group of vagabonds led by the memorable Straub, who are intent on taking over a ville led by a dying Baron.
Typical Deathlands tale here, I felt like a bit more time and development could have been spent on the Baron, but the action moves at a good pace, with some interesting twists and turns along the way.
The story ends with Trader and Abe sacrificing themselves to help Ryan and the rest, a sort of surprise ending, as I thought for sure a confrontation was coming between Cawdor and Trader. A decent read in general.
July 2, 2022
This is the second disappointment out of two. Yet I can't be sure my dislike for the series thus far isn't due to the atrocious narration by Nanette Savard. She has one voice: strident woman, but she changes it to suit the character: strident crone, strident ape, strident screeching bad guys, etc. What a range, huh?
So how much damage does a narrator who reminds you of everybody's nightmare mother-in-law do to the story?
Can't be sure. I'm going to give Lord of the Isles one more try in a few months.
Oops. Next two were also narrated by Savard. Sigh. I'll try again.
So how much damage does a narrator who reminds you of everybody's nightmare mother-in-law do to the story?
Can't be sure. I'm going to give Lord of the Isles one more try in a few months.
Oops. Next two were also narrated by Savard. Sigh. I'll try again.
June 7, 2024
A little more environmentally focused with giant mutant pigs. Still the typical ville and formula but enough changes to be interesting. Ends with Trader separating from the group, which I'm glad for the removal of bad inner conflict.
October 10, 2011
One of the better Deathland stories. Lots of action and a fair amount of plot.
January 26, 2016
An average apocalyptic adventure story. This one takes a century after the last war and now there are mutants running around the earth. Recommended
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