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The Last Outbreak #3
Desperation
No one knew how or where the end of the world started.DESPERATION begins seven days after the fall of humanity.
Running blind and fighting for their lives, Ethan, Griffin and the others are once again faced with impossible odds as well as a familiar foe. Will they have the strength to do what’s necessary or has this new world taken away their will to survive?
Back to the West Coast, we follow Emma and Tom as the comfortable new existence they’ve come to enjoy, begins to rapidly deteriorate. We also meet a new character that has his sights set on destroying everything and everyone he comes into contact with. But what are his real motives?
Over a thousand miles away, we catch up with our old friends Marcus Goodwin and James Dalton. We follow along as their trip from Colorado to California has more than a few unexpected delays. How will the man who ended the world fare against his own creation?
This is DESPERATION… There is no going back.
Running blind and fighting for their lives, Ethan, Griffin and the others are once again faced with impossible odds as well as a familiar foe. Will they have the strength to do what’s necessary or has this new world taken away their will to survive?
Back to the West Coast, we follow Emma and Tom as the comfortable new existence they’ve come to enjoy, begins to rapidly deteriorate. We also meet a new character that has his sights set on destroying everything and everyone he comes into contact with. But what are his real motives?
Over a thousand miles away, we catch up with our old friends Marcus Goodwin and James Dalton. We follow along as their trip from Colorado to California has more than a few unexpected delays. How will the man who ended the world fare against his own creation?
This is DESPERATION… There is no going back.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 20, 2016
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About the author
Jeff Olah
37 books47 followersJeff Olah is the author and creator of the best-selling series The Dead Years, The Last Outbreak, and The Next World. He writes for all those readers who love good post-apocalyptic, supernatural horror, and dystopian/science fiction.
His thirst for detailed story lines and shocking plot twists has been fueled over the years by stories from Cormac McCarthy, Ray Bradbury, and Stephen King. He also has a difficult time tearing himself away from character driven dramas like The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, and LOST.
Jeff is addicted to reading, writing, and lifting weights. He lives in Southern California with his wife, daughter, and ten-year-old Chihuahua.
Connect with Jeff:
JeffOlah.com
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His thirst for detailed story lines and shocking plot twists has been fueled over the years by stories from Cormac McCarthy, Ray Bradbury, and Stephen King. He also has a difficult time tearing himself away from character driven dramas like The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, and LOST.
Jeff is addicted to reading, writing, and lifting weights. He lives in Southern California with his wife, daughter, and ten-year-old Chihuahua.
Connect with Jeff:
JeffOlah.com
Facebook.com/JeffOlah
JeffOlah.com/Newsletter
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November 22, 2019
Family matters! Ethan's group of survivors is quickly becoming his new family.
Back in time little ways we see how and why Ethan gets involved with BXF Technologies and his relationship with Sister. Family and especially his Sister Emma have always been important to Ethan and when Ethan's group of survivors tell him that they are sticking together with him to go find Emily they quickly become his extended family. Finding a way to safely get his real family (if they survived) and his new extended family members out of the city alive is not going to be easy!
And Emma is stuck out on the west coast alone with major problems of her own.
Back in time little ways we see how and why Ethan gets involved with BXF Technologies and his relationship with Sister. Family and especially his Sister Emma have always been important to Ethan and when Ethan's group of survivors tell him that they are sticking together with him to go find Emily they quickly become his extended family. Finding a way to safely get his real family (if they survived) and his new extended family members out of the city alive is not going to be easy!
And Emma is stuck out on the west coast alone with major problems of her own.
May 5, 2019
Another Gripping Zom-poc Tale!
Action, zombies, love, bad guys, plot twists, amazingly realistic characters (plus some real nutty ones!) make all of Jeff Olah's interlocking series absolutely engrossing reads. Always start at book one, but start with any series - each can stand alone but are fun to put together later. I have a few more to read, so this is a shortie review... Ethan just exited the back door alone and I must keep up...
ENJOY! Top notch apocalyptic storytelling here, don't miss out!
Action, zombies, love, bad guys, plot twists, amazingly realistic characters (plus some real nutty ones!) make all of Jeff Olah's interlocking series absolutely engrossing reads. Always start at book one, but start with any series - each can stand alone but are fun to put together later. I have a few more to read, so this is a shortie review... Ethan just exited the back door alone and I must keep up...
ENJOY! Top notch apocalyptic storytelling here, don't miss out!
February 14, 2017
Excellent story.
I really like the characters in this story. Some are a bit impulsive, but they try to do what's best. The main bad guy is only out for what he can gain, and doesn't care how he gets there. This is an intense tale and I look forward to the next installment.
I really like the characters in this story. Some are a bit impulsive, but they try to do what's best. The main bad guy is only out for what he can gain, and doesn't care how he gets there. This is an intense tale and I look forward to the next installment.
April 15, 2020
Continuing the chase to get to California for his sister, Ethan has turned into an idiot. Following the plot is getting a little dreary. Will continue onto #4 and hope it piques my interest again.
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May 19, 2020Love the whole series. Good story line if you like these kind of book, I am on #5 and I do not want it to end.
December 13, 2016
Love this series. Excited to see what happens next with Ethan. Jeff Olah has a way of making his readers feel connected to and care about his characters.
September 29, 2016
Jeff Olah never disappoints
Excellent series. Could not put it down. I don't believe he has ever written a book that I was disappointed in. Lots of action and story line. As always anxiously awaiting the next
Excellent series. Could not put it down. I don't believe he has ever written a book that I was disappointed in. Lots of action and story line. As always anxiously awaiting the next
October 1, 2016
Continuing on an awesome series!
I loved how it takes you into 3 different stories. One with Ethan, one with Emma, and one with Marcus Goodwin. The book was suspenseful just like the previous books. Can't wait for the 4th book!
I loved how it takes you into 3 different stories. One with Ethan, one with Emma, and one with Marcus Goodwin. The book was suspenseful just like the previous books. Can't wait for the 4th book!
October 30, 2016
Is this supposed to be a YA type book?
Okay.. I have read 3 of these and don't think I can go any further. Too much attention to insignificant details and not enough character development. Could use some realistic adult language a get and perhaps a b I t of sex.
Okay.. I have read 3 of these and don't think I can go any further. Too much attention to insignificant details and not enough character development. Could use some realistic adult language a get and perhaps a b I t of sex.
November 19, 2016
Skip this series
The plot is pretty good but the story is full of shallow undeveloped characters. Olah puts forth a good effort but his writing talent is clearly lacking. The story plods along even during action sequences and you never really care about the characters
The plot is pretty good but the story is full of shallow undeveloped characters. Olah puts forth a good effort but his writing talent is clearly lacking. The story plods along even during action sequences and you never really care about the characters
September 22, 2016
Good
Good book. I read a lot about the Apocalypse whether it be zombies, EMP or financial crisis and Jeff is at the top of my favorite authors.
Good book. I read a lot about the Apocalypse whether it be zombies, EMP or financial crisis and Jeff is at the top of my favorite authors.
December 12, 2016
Great read
I love this story very easy read and not unbelievable like some I've read good depth of characters and story line
I love this story very easy read and not unbelievable like some I've read good depth of characters and story line
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