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Lycan Fallout #3
End of an Age
The Lycan King Xavier is making his final march on the embattled humans to bring on the end of one age and usher in the dawning of a new more fierce one. Where he will dominate over his subjects with an iron claw. Follow along with Michael a half-vampire, Mathieu the werewolf, Azile the Witch, Bailey the Warrior and Lana the young woman who is so much more than anyone knows, as they attempt to bring Xavier and his army to heel.
339 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2016
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January 22, 2018
The whole Michael Talbot adventure series is wonderfully addicting. You would think that with this many books and this many series all centering around the same character, it would get tiring. This is not the case, in fact, just the opposite. I want more, more, more. This series has proven to be just as wonderful as the Zombie Fallout series. For fans of this series, here is another great novel in it.
December 22, 2020
Great new characters, same old Mike. You must read books 1 & 2 first. I'll never get tired of these characters and their stories.
No politics, no sex (thank you), plenty of violence and appropriate gore, no sexism, moderate swearing but not over the top, as usual a heavy dose of snark, and lots of laughs.
If you listen to the audiobook the narrator was, as always, in a class of his own.
No politics, no sex (thank you), plenty of violence and appropriate gore, no sexism, moderate swearing but not over the top, as usual a heavy dose of snark, and lots of laughs.
If you listen to the audiobook the narrator was, as always, in a class of his own.
August 11, 2023
I was yelling by the end. 5 freaking stars as always
August 16, 2016
Another great read. Tufo creates excitement in each book, lovable characters and action.
January 28, 2019
Excellent
Great read as always and it kept me guessing. I’m ready for more. I’m really enjoying Michael and Azile and I want to see Alana and Mathieu together.
Great read as always and it kept me guessing. I’m ready for more. I’m really enjoying Michael and Azile and I want to see Alana and Mathieu together.
July 4, 2023
Fierce.
It was the main character (Talbot) with his snarky inner monologue that originally won me over to this series. But the combination of a richly diverse cast with the "pull no punches" storyline has me unable to put it down. I am in awe of how this author has no problem killing off any of his darling creations. This concept, that truly no one is safe, drew me into the story and kept me glued to it as Talbot and his misfit band fought literally tooth and nail to save the world.
I couldn't seem to catch my literary balance through most of this audiobook as skirmishes and battles continually broke out, and characters who had been friends during the last three stories fell in battle. I kept thinking, "Holy cow--not THAT character! If that one can get bumped off, who's going next?" Would it be Talbot? What about Azile? Oh, geez, not Oggie, Talbot's wonder dog? Lana? Bailey? Matthieu?? Surely none of these. They're all too strong, fierce, smart... good.
Then there was Xavier- the Lycan King who created all this madness. It seemed like no matter how they tried, they just couldn't defeat that creepy, arrogant, narcissistic jerk. Mark Tufo just kept the hits coming. Lycans and werewolves weren't enough? Let's throw in some leftover zombies for fun. Yeesh.
Books one and two in this series were great. This one was outstanding. The characters have all solidified into a strange family of sorts with one goal in mind: to save humankind, no matter the cost. It's a sobering thought, and there were definitely times when this plotline felt heavier than the other two. But then Michael Talbot would open his mouth and change the mood completely. The combination of probably ADHD and having no filter between his brain and his mouth created sensational comic relief, whether his compatriots appreciated his verbal barrage or not.
If you have even the slightest interest in post-apocalyptic, paranormal, or survival against all odds reads, this series should be on your TBR list. Fans of fantasy, thrillers, adventure/action, and horror stories will also enjoy these books. This is definitely a series you should start from the beginning to understand the story and the myriad of characters that inhabit it. It's possible to read this as a stand-alone, but it's not recommended. What I do recommend is that you don't miss this series!
It was the main character (Talbot) with his snarky inner monologue that originally won me over to this series. But the combination of a richly diverse cast with the "pull no punches" storyline has me unable to put it down. I am in awe of how this author has no problem killing off any of his darling creations. This concept, that truly no one is safe, drew me into the story and kept me glued to it as Talbot and his misfit band fought literally tooth and nail to save the world.
I couldn't seem to catch my literary balance through most of this audiobook as skirmishes and battles continually broke out, and characters who had been friends during the last three stories fell in battle. I kept thinking, "Holy cow--not THAT character! If that one can get bumped off, who's going next?" Would it be Talbot? What about Azile? Oh, geez, not Oggie, Talbot's wonder dog? Lana? Bailey? Matthieu?? Surely none of these. They're all too strong, fierce, smart... good.
Then there was Xavier- the Lycan King who created all this madness. It seemed like no matter how they tried, they just couldn't defeat that creepy, arrogant, narcissistic jerk. Mark Tufo just kept the hits coming. Lycans and werewolves weren't enough? Let's throw in some leftover zombies for fun. Yeesh.
Books one and two in this series were great. This one was outstanding. The characters have all solidified into a strange family of sorts with one goal in mind: to save humankind, no matter the cost. It's a sobering thought, and there were definitely times when this plotline felt heavier than the other two. But then Michael Talbot would open his mouth and change the mood completely. The combination of probably ADHD and having no filter between his brain and his mouth created sensational comic relief, whether his compatriots appreciated his verbal barrage or not.
If you have even the slightest interest in post-apocalyptic, paranormal, or survival against all odds reads, this series should be on your TBR list. Fans of fantasy, thrillers, adventure/action, and horror stories will also enjoy these books. This is definitely a series you should start from the beginning to understand the story and the myriad of characters that inhabit it. It's possible to read this as a stand-alone, but it's not recommended. What I do recommend is that you don't miss this series!
January 5, 2025
Phew, coming off the end of this book it was INTENSE. With Talbotton absolutely wrecked, New Team Talbot is chasing down Xavier and his Lycan troupe to find Mathieux. There seems to be more afoot than is obvious as Mike is pushed to the brink again and again. With his ability to rally people together for a righteous cause, he must learn to motivate remaining townsfolk, landians and everyone else that action is better than inaction and no one will escape this morally unscathed. The bloodbath of werewolves is neverending.
This was such a good book, albeit very fight centric and downright depressing at times. Being alive is pain for Mike yet still he persists. Azile does the best she can but Mike cannot be contained or corralled.
I cannot wait to see what the next book brings as it better have a redemption arc. 😭
Author: Mark Tufo
339 pages: Audiobook - 11hrs 3mins
Xo Merry
This was such a good book, albeit very fight centric and downright depressing at times. Being alive is pain for Mike yet still he persists. Azile does the best she can but Mike cannot be contained or corralled.
I cannot wait to see what the next book brings as it better have a redemption arc. 😭
Author: Mark Tufo
339 pages: Audiobook - 11hrs 3mins
Xo Merry
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2017
Brilliant book well done again mark tufo.
The humour and the talent of the writer makes me laugh out loud at times.
If you've never read any of his books before I would seriously recommend reading this series and the zombie fallout series.
most of his books are connected but in different ways with the same characters which is even more fun to read.
Very funny, dark at times
Great storylines and definitely would recommend this author
The humour and the talent of the writer makes me laugh out loud at times.
If you've never read any of his books before I would seriously recommend reading this series and the zombie fallout series.
most of his books are connected but in different ways with the same characters which is even more fun to read.
Very funny, dark at times
Great storylines and definitely would recommend this author
July 21, 2024
End Of An Age
This was a really good book too. I couldn't put it down. I love the camaraderie between Michael and Mathieu. I love the closeness between the group. Of course as an animal lover I love Oggie. He's my four legged hero. He's so devoted to Michael and he's so brave. Michael would give his life for anyone in the group. As a vampire he doesn't have a soul but he has a big heart.
This was a really good book too. I couldn't put it down. I love the camaraderie between Michael and Mathieu. I love the closeness between the group. Of course as an animal lover I love Oggie. He's my four legged hero. He's so devoted to Michael and he's so brave. Michael would give his life for anyone in the group. As a vampire he doesn't have a soul but he has a big heart.
September 26, 2020
What the hell
What the hell? I'm not sure if you just killed Michael off or if he will be working his way back some how. Maybe reborn as the son or he really isn't dead just in a recovering stasis. Well since there are two more books I'm sure it's something. Ok off to the next book to find out.
What the hell? I'm not sure if you just killed Michael off or if he will be working his way back some how. Maybe reborn as the son or he really isn't dead just in a recovering stasis. Well since there are two more books I'm sure it's something. Ok off to the next book to find out.
February 28, 2018
Once again Tufo did not disappoint. My love affair with the impossible Michael Talbot continues. I look forward to the next installment as I really want to know what happens to the survivors on both sides of the war.
May 14, 2020
As in the first two books in this series Mike a much more of an asshole than in other series. Now his incessant whining is really getting to me. Take away these two character developments and this series would be just as good as the others, disappointing.
July 17, 2020
The action doesn't slow as we watch Mike and Azile gather every ally they can in preparation to save whats left of humanity. Tne last person you would ever want as a diplomat is our only shot at literally keeping the wolves at bay.
July 29, 2017
This is the end.....
The end of an age, but is it the end of pop tart hating, axe wielding Michael Talbot?
It really is an adventure.
The end of an age, but is it the end of pop tart hating, axe wielding Michael Talbot?
It really is an adventure.
October 15, 2017
Review to come, but this book was amazing!
November 27, 2017
Cool
I love Mike Talbot! Only he could go through the hell that he does and make you laugh while he does it.
I love Mike Talbot! Only he could go through the hell that he does and make you laugh while he does it.
January 2, 2018
Again another great book from Tufo, Mike is such a brilliant character. I’m not the biggest fan of werewolf inspired books on the whole but I have really enjoyed this series so far.
February 2, 2018
laughter, sadness, joy, heartbreak, lycan, vampires, witches and Oggie. what more could you want?
August 13, 2018
A great book
I always love it when Mike ventures to other realms. There is so much he has to figure out. On to the next....
I always love it when Mike ventures to other realms. There is so much he has to figure out. On to the next....
September 28, 2018
Good read
Keeps a good pace. Not a lot of story stretching . Few funny one liners to give a realistic feel.
Keeps a good pace. Not a lot of story stretching . Few funny one liners to give a realistic feel.
January 3, 2019
Interesting third part of this series.
The war of survival continues against the Lycans. Michael faces some of his toughest battles. Will the human race survive?
The war of survival continues against the Lycans. Michael faces some of his toughest battles. Will the human race survive?
August 10, 2023
Wow what a story! So many tear jerking moments as well as laughs.
June 9, 2026
This was probably the most fight-heavy of the Lycan Fallout books so far, but it didn’t annoy me anywhere near as much as Zombie Fallout did. There were only a few moments where I thought, okay, enough already, and then the story moved on. That alone made it easier to enjoy.
The story continues with Mike and the group trying to take down Xavier. Talboton is struggling to gain allies because they just fought the surrounding towns, so nobody really wants to help them. Mike gets irritated because Denarth is taking forever to decide whether they’re going to let them in. So far, they’ve only let in the really sick and elderly.
Mike goes off to cool down, and Matthew follows him. While they’re talking, Lunos, Xavier’s brother, makes himself known. He basically hints that Xavier needs to die, but never outright says what he wants them to do. He drops a few hints and disappears.
At that point, Mike decides he’s going after Xavier.
Eventually, they realize there are zombies nearby and decide to use them against the Lycans and werewolves in Talboton. Mike, Matthew, and Auggie end up running something ridiculous like sixty miles while leading a zombie horde behind them. Little by little, they start falling behind from exhaustion. Auggie’s paws are torn up, so Mike tells him to hide and trail behind the zombies. Eventually, Matthew has to do the same.
While Mike is running himself into the ground, Tommy appears beside him, talking to him and pushing him to keep going. Then other people Mike has lost start appearing too. BT, his kids, his brother, his dad, friends from the past. At the very end, when he’s completely spent, Tracy appears, and Mike finally makes it far enough to escape the horde before collapsing.
The Landian people find him and take him back to Anuktuc. They help him recover until Matthew and Auggie finally make it back too. Mike tries convincing the Landians to fight with them, but they hesitate until he basically calls them cowards and pisses them off enough that they agree.
Back in Denarth, Azile tells Lana’s father what Mike did with the zombies and how it bought them extra time. Lana decides she’s coming along whether anybody likes it or not and brings a hundred soldiers and horses with her. Mike is still annoyed about having to ride horses.
While riding out to look for the Lycans, Mike starts thinking about Tracy and what happened after she died. He stayed alone in Ron’s house while his kids eventually decided to leave and head north. They left markers for him to follow, but Mike waited ten years before finally going after them.
When he finally reaches where his family is staying, he realizes dangerous people are stalking the area. Mike kills them before they can attack his kids, but never actually approaches his family. He watches them from a distance during Thanksgiving and leaves.
Ten years later, he finally goes back. Nicole is now elderly and introduces him to her husband. Justin is dying after falling from a tree and breaking his back. Justin tells Mike he loves him and wishes he had stayed around more. Travis, on the other hand, tells Mike to fuck off and gives him a look that completely breaks him. Mike leaves again.
Eventually, they find Matthew, who had been captured. It turns out Lunos discovered the herb Matthew was using to control his werewolf transformations and gave it to Xavier so the werewolves could control themselves, too. So he’s been playing both sides the whole time, trying to survive.
After more fighting and back-and-forth battles, everything leads to the final confrontation with Xavier. Mike kills him using his vampire abilities, but the fight leaves Mike dead, too.
Azile prepares his body for burial. Instead of burying him underground, they surround him with stones, and she places spells on the body so it won’t rot and animals won’t touch him. Right before they close everything up, Azile reveals to Matthew that she’s pregnant.
The book then switches over to Mike in purgatory with Tommy. While they’re talking, a rip opens up, and Satan appears. He tells them there may be a way for them to get back to where their souls belong, but Mike has to leave immediately if he wants the chance. Mike agrees; he and Tommy are separated, and Mike is sent off to find his soul.
Side note for myself because this continues to annoy me:
Mark Tufo still cannot keep his timelines and relationships straight. Michael continues flirting with Bailey and even kisses her a couple of times, even though in Zombie Fallout, she would literally be his great-great-niece through BT and Lindsay’s bloodline. It’s weird and distracting.
And just like Zombie Fallout constantly repeated how huge and masculine BT was every five seconds, these books constantly go on and on about Azile’s beauty, her chocolate skin, how regal she is, etc. We get it already. Stop repeating it every chapter.
The story continues with Mike and the group trying to take down Xavier. Talboton is struggling to gain allies because they just fought the surrounding towns, so nobody really wants to help them. Mike gets irritated because Denarth is taking forever to decide whether they’re going to let them in. So far, they’ve only let in the really sick and elderly.
Mike goes off to cool down, and Matthew follows him. While they’re talking, Lunos, Xavier’s brother, makes himself known. He basically hints that Xavier needs to die, but never outright says what he wants them to do. He drops a few hints and disappears.
At that point, Mike decides he’s going after Xavier.
Eventually, they realize there are zombies nearby and decide to use them against the Lycans and werewolves in Talboton. Mike, Matthew, and Auggie end up running something ridiculous like sixty miles while leading a zombie horde behind them. Little by little, they start falling behind from exhaustion. Auggie’s paws are torn up, so Mike tells him to hide and trail behind the zombies. Eventually, Matthew has to do the same.
While Mike is running himself into the ground, Tommy appears beside him, talking to him and pushing him to keep going. Then other people Mike has lost start appearing too. BT, his kids, his brother, his dad, friends from the past. At the very end, when he’s completely spent, Tracy appears, and Mike finally makes it far enough to escape the horde before collapsing.
The Landian people find him and take him back to Anuktuc. They help him recover until Matthew and Auggie finally make it back too. Mike tries convincing the Landians to fight with them, but they hesitate until he basically calls them cowards and pisses them off enough that they agree.
Back in Denarth, Azile tells Lana’s father what Mike did with the zombies and how it bought them extra time. Lana decides she’s coming along whether anybody likes it or not and brings a hundred soldiers and horses with her. Mike is still annoyed about having to ride horses.
While riding out to look for the Lycans, Mike starts thinking about Tracy and what happened after she died. He stayed alone in Ron’s house while his kids eventually decided to leave and head north. They left markers for him to follow, but Mike waited ten years before finally going after them.
When he finally reaches where his family is staying, he realizes dangerous people are stalking the area. Mike kills them before they can attack his kids, but never actually approaches his family. He watches them from a distance during Thanksgiving and leaves.
Ten years later, he finally goes back. Nicole is now elderly and introduces him to her husband. Justin is dying after falling from a tree and breaking his back. Justin tells Mike he loves him and wishes he had stayed around more. Travis, on the other hand, tells Mike to fuck off and gives him a look that completely breaks him. Mike leaves again.
Eventually, they find Matthew, who had been captured. It turns out Lunos discovered the herb Matthew was using to control his werewolf transformations and gave it to Xavier so the werewolves could control themselves, too. So he’s been playing both sides the whole time, trying to survive.
After more fighting and back-and-forth battles, everything leads to the final confrontation with Xavier. Mike kills him using his vampire abilities, but the fight leaves Mike dead, too.
Azile prepares his body for burial. Instead of burying him underground, they surround him with stones, and she places spells on the body so it won’t rot and animals won’t touch him. Right before they close everything up, Azile reveals to Matthew that she’s pregnant.
The book then switches over to Mike in purgatory with Tommy. While they’re talking, a rip opens up, and Satan appears. He tells them there may be a way for them to get back to where their souls belong, but Mike has to leave immediately if he wants the chance. Mike agrees; he and Tommy are separated, and Mike is sent off to find his soul.
Side note for myself because this continues to annoy me:
Mark Tufo still cannot keep his timelines and relationships straight. Michael continues flirting with Bailey and even kisses her a couple of times, even though in Zombie Fallout, she would literally be his great-great-niece through BT and Lindsay’s bloodline. It’s weird and distracting.
And just like Zombie Fallout constantly repeated how huge and masculine BT was every five seconds, these books constantly go on and on about Azile’s beauty, her chocolate skin, how regal she is, etc. We get it already. Stop repeating it every chapter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 11, 2016
This was clearly one of my best series in regards to Michael Talbot. So much sadness and loneliness in this series. I like how it pieces in Dugan and that evil old lady whose name I won't mention. Aside from that, the psychotic Lycan brothers bent on world domination.
Is this the last of the Lycan Fallout series? Is this the last of the Michael Talbot adventure's? I guess only time will tell..
Awesome work Mark Tufo!! You have a writing style that gets me totally involved in the story and keep me there! Thanks for the stories!
Is this the last of the Lycan Fallout series? Is this the last of the Michael Talbot adventure's? I guess only time will tell..
Awesome work Mark Tufo!! You have a writing style that gets me totally involved in the story and keep me there! Thanks for the stories!
September 18, 2016
I love Mark Tufo and Sean Runnette. A perfect pair. The dynamic duo. Heros of audiobook lore and entertainment.
That said,this was the final battle of the series. Unless there is more of course. :)
The story was just as good, complex, desperate, and gripping as the others. The characters all remained interesting with their own objectives and goals. Finishing this story with how it went as a whole was great. It was a lot of fun. It gave me the usual mix of emotions and I was focused the entire time. The same great overall audio production and feels.
Great work. I highly recommend this story. Even if you have never heard of any of Mike Talbots past exploits, this will peak your curiosity.
Well done. Outstanding.
That said,this was the final battle of the series. Unless there is more of course. :)
The story was just as good, complex, desperate, and gripping as the others. The characters all remained interesting with their own objectives and goals. Finishing this story with how it went as a whole was great. It was a lot of fun. It gave me the usual mix of emotions and I was focused the entire time. The same great overall audio production and feels.
Great work. I highly recommend this story. Even if you have never heard of any of Mike Talbots past exploits, this will peak your curiosity.
Well done. Outstanding.
July 31, 2017
"NOT MY FAVE, BUT MARK ALWAYS ENTERTAINS!!!"
Sean and Mark are the Dream Team as always! This was a decent story, but not what I was expecting. I found myself a little bored, which is unusual for my Mark Tufo books...and it jumped around a bit more than I like in my books...I did laugh, and there was touching moments...Just a tad disappointed in the storyline..it really pains me to say this!!!...Mark Tufo is still one of my most fave writers ever...and I DO love the LFO series...and as always I highly recommend ALL of Mark's work...Sean NAILED it as always!!!
Great as always...liked it better this time..must have been my mood last time...I love Mark Tufo's writing....
Sean and Mark are the Dream Team as always! This was a decent story, but not what I was expecting. I found myself a little bored, which is unusual for my Mark Tufo books...and it jumped around a bit more than I like in my books...I did laugh, and there was touching moments...Just a tad disappointed in the storyline..it really pains me to say this!!!...Mark Tufo is still one of my most fave writers ever...and I DO love the LFO series...and as always I highly recommend ALL of Mark's work...Sean NAILED it as always!!!
Great as always...liked it better this time..must have been my mood last time...I love Mark Tufo's writing....
August 22, 2016
I almost feel repetitive in stating how much I enjoy Mark Tufo's writing in each of my reviews; but, it is nevertheless a fact that continues to prove correct. I won't go into a long review of how spectacular the book is, you'll just have to take my word for it. Anyone who has read any of Tufo's other work will already understand. He is by far one of the most entertaining authors in the genre. I will forever enjoy following the saga of Michael Talbot and can only the stories continue. The ending of this one really gets into some new and uncharted territory. (well, uncharted to that extent) Needless to say, the next installment should be just as, if not more, interesting.
February 5, 2017
They just keep getting better and better...
Mark Tufo has created a world full of characters and stories that I can not get enough of! Unlike most series, I anxiously await the next adventure of Michael Talbott in whichever world he is end.
Mark Tufo has created a world full of characters and stories that I can not get enough of! Unlike most series, I anxiously await the next adventure of Michael Talbott in whichever world he is end.
August 17, 2016
Mark Tufo, you did it again.
Good morning all. I just finished reading LF:3.
I am once again amazed at the emotions that these books bring out. Another winner for Mark Tufo. The ending got me too. I wasn't expecting that kind. I wish it was longer.
I hope the rest of Tufo-universe is enjoying the books as well. Have a great day.
Good morning all. I just finished reading LF:3.
I am once again amazed at the emotions that these books bring out. Another winner for Mark Tufo. The ending got me too. I wasn't expecting that kind. I wish it was longer.
I hope the rest of Tufo-universe is enjoying the books as well. Have a great day.
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