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Plague Wars #5
Nearest Night
Nearest Night is the newest Plague Wars book, set between Apocalypse Austin and The Demon Plagues.
When a friend disappears, Skull must track him down. When Spooky's family is sent to a death camp, he proposes a suicidal rescue, and only Reaper can lead it. Bogged down in a war with the rebel state of Alaska, at odds with Canada and meddling in Mexico's politics, the Unionist-controlled USA proceeds down an ugly path toward fascism, tyranny, and genocide. Politics, assassination and propaganda form the backdrop for a race against time to rescue hundreds of dying Edens held deep within the American heartland.
When a friend disappears, Skull must track him down. When Spooky's family is sent to a death camp, he proposes a suicidal rescue, and only Reaper can lead it. Bogged down in a war with the rebel state of Alaska, at odds with Canada and meddling in Mexico's politics, the Unionist-controlled USA proceeds down an ugly path toward fascism, tyranny, and genocide. Politics, assassination and propaganda form the backdrop for a race against time to rescue hundreds of dying Edens held deep within the American heartland.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2016
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David VanDyke
77 books231 followersDavid VanDyke is a former Army Airborne soldier and later, an Air Force officer. He lives in the Tucson area with his wife and three dogs. Look him up at davidvandykeauthor.com
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January 13, 2018
Following the surrender of Texas the attention of the US turns to Alaska. The Union Party consolidates its power, forcing the President and Vice-President to resign; their replacements are staunch Union members. The Free Communities do what they can to aid Eden under threat.
Two plot threads intersect - Larry Nightingale on a clandestine mission in Europe is captured and Cassandra manages to get Alan denham involved in tracing him. Meanwhile Spooky becomes personally involved when members of his family are incarcerated in the US. Jill Repeth reluctantly agrees to lead her team on a rescue mission.
This might easily have become the 'mixture as before' but manages to avoid that pitfall, while advancing the personal lives of some of the regular cast.
This brings to a close the first sequence of books - the next deals with the reason the Eden virus exists in the first place... (At least judging from the new tagline.)
Two plot threads intersect - Larry Nightingale on a clandestine mission in Europe is captured and Cassandra manages to get Alan denham involved in tracing him. Meanwhile Spooky becomes personally involved when members of his family are incarcerated in the US. Jill Repeth reluctantly agrees to lead her team on a rescue mission.
This might easily have become the 'mixture as before' but manages to avoid that pitfall, while advancing the personal lives of some of the regular cast.
This brings to a close the first sequence of books - the next deals with the reason the Eden virus exists in the first place... (At least judging from the new tagline.)
December 16, 2017
Still hanging in there
Read this one in a few hours. Nice being retired. Looking forward to the next one. Don't like the word mini.um.
Read this one in a few hours. Nice being retired. Looking forward to the next one. Don't like the word mini.um.
October 17, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed this and the following series.
July 9, 2016
Another great book in the Plague War series. Jill Rapeth (Reaper) and Skull are back in action and Reapers Rangers go on a rescue mission.. More intirgue than action in this one but a great read and a good fleshing out of the universe -- the world is changing with factions for and against Edens and that is impacting relationships and loyalties.
July 6, 2016
Nearest Night (Plague Wars Series Book 5
Really liked this couldn't or didn't want to quit reading it A great read on the continuing saga of the books
Really liked this couldn't or didn't want to quit reading it A great read on the continuing saga of the books
August 14, 2016
Eden
Am totally into this series. Like the story, characters and action. Highly recommend to those die hard science fiction fans.
Am totally into this series. Like the story, characters and action. Highly recommend to those die hard science fiction fans.
June 20, 2017
yet another great book in a terrific series. Such a great writer, can't wait to read anything new from David VanDyke!!
March 12, 2018
Awesome book, great finish to the First Decade of the Plague Wars.
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