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Plague: Aftermath
Airborne Ebola has found a foothold in many large cities around the world, causing mass panic and mob mentality as people attempt to escape the circumstances they're thrown into. Here are a few stories of bravery, viciousness, and survival from those trying to escape the next Plague.
The Tomb by Matthew Wilson
Going to School by Ginny Bowman
All of a Heap by Jenner Michaud
John's Story by Jeremiah Donaldson
The Tomb by Matthew Wilson
Going to School by Ginny Bowman
All of a Heap by Jenner Michaud
John's Story by Jeremiah Donaldson
- GenresFiction
66 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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Jeremiah Donaldson
46 books72 followersJeremiah Donaldson is a science fiction/horror writer, editor, game designer, free thinker, corporate slave, and overly blunt asshole that grew up in rural Kentucky and lived in Florida for 13 years before moving back in 2008.
When he's not working...whatever, he always works, let's start that over. When he's not playing his part as a cog in the machine for the specified number of hours per week, or doing housework, or planting fruit trees in preparation for the climatic meltdown we're forcing upon the planet, he strings together words for peoples' enjoyment.
When he's not working...whatever, he always works, let's start that over. When he's not playing his part as a cog in the machine for the specified number of hours per week, or doing housework, or planting fruit trees in preparation for the climatic meltdown we're forcing upon the planet, he strings together words for peoples' enjoyment.
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August 7, 2014
Plague: Aftermath is a horror anthology edited by Jeremiah Donaldson that looks at society after an airborne Ebola virus ravishes mankind. This collection can also be considered a sequel to Jeremiah’s first novel called Plague. While his first book looked at how the virus started and spread, Aftermath looks at what happens next. There are six stories in this book by five different authors that show you how desperate people can get when death is everywhere and just breathing can lead to a painful death
The first story in Plague: Aftermath is Anie and Dozer by S.S. White, this one follows a man named Anie who is heading up into the mountains with his dog Dozer to escape the plague that is running wild through America. He is waiting on a friend he met online at a campground before he goes, but slowly he begins to realize that his friend might not make it. This story is more about psychological horror and is different from the other stories in this book. Though Anie doesn’t see himself as a social creature you still hear first hand how he worries about the people he sees on the way to the mountain and worries about having food for his dog along with the arrival of his friend. Anie and Dozer looks at how loosing everyone around you might affect you, even in the worst of circumstances people need people and this story looks at the horror of being alone.
The next story is called The Tomb by Matthew Wilson. This story follows a girl named Sam who is trapped in a house with her father who is infected by Ebola. The townspeople are outside planning on burning down the house with Sam in it, Sam doesn’t believe she is infected but she may not be able to escape the angry mob outside. The Tomb had some great suspense and shows how people can turn on people in a time of crisis.
The third one is Our Time To Go by Lindsey Shir-McDermott-Pour and looks at a doctor and nurse who leave the hospital they are working at and go on the run. The two have lost hope that a cure can be found and feel that it should be everyone for themselves. The main idea in the story is of loosing hope and what happens after you abandon everything. A good point is made here on keeping hope and being there for the ones you love.
The 4th story is Dear Miss Christie by S.S. White and is a letter written by a girl named Sara who is looking at her bleak situation but still hoping that things will get better. This one reminded me of some of the letters that you hear about from people who have lived through a disaster. You can feel this woman’s fear in her letter and also see how she is a caring person as she describes the woman she is writing to.
Next up is Going To School by Ginny Bowman about a boy named Toby whose mother is trying desperately to make everything seem normal when nothing is normal anymore. All Of A Heap by Jenner Michaud is next and deals with the same theme . Both stories look at a character who has lost someone and how they have to carry on even though they feel their world has ended. These were both heart wrenching stories that explore how we deal with loss and change.
The last story takes a 90 degree turn from the others, it’s an action packed tale called John’s Story by the editor of Plague Aftermath, Jeremiah Donaldson. This one looks at a soldier who has the task of taking down a religious cult, I liked the idea here and think it could make a great novel. All the stories here are well written and take a scary look at the human condition when things are at their worse and don’t have much to live for. This is a timely and chilling anthology due to the outbreaks of Ebola that have been talked about in the news lately and its is an anthology that you won’t want to miss.
The first story in Plague: Aftermath is Anie and Dozer by S.S. White, this one follows a man named Anie who is heading up into the mountains with his dog Dozer to escape the plague that is running wild through America. He is waiting on a friend he met online at a campground before he goes, but slowly he begins to realize that his friend might not make it. This story is more about psychological horror and is different from the other stories in this book. Though Anie doesn’t see himself as a social creature you still hear first hand how he worries about the people he sees on the way to the mountain and worries about having food for his dog along with the arrival of his friend. Anie and Dozer looks at how loosing everyone around you might affect you, even in the worst of circumstances people need people and this story looks at the horror of being alone.
The next story is called The Tomb by Matthew Wilson. This story follows a girl named Sam who is trapped in a house with her father who is infected by Ebola. The townspeople are outside planning on burning down the house with Sam in it, Sam doesn’t believe she is infected but she may not be able to escape the angry mob outside. The Tomb had some great suspense and shows how people can turn on people in a time of crisis.
The third one is Our Time To Go by Lindsey Shir-McDermott-Pour and looks at a doctor and nurse who leave the hospital they are working at and go on the run. The two have lost hope that a cure can be found and feel that it should be everyone for themselves. The main idea in the story is of loosing hope and what happens after you abandon everything. A good point is made here on keeping hope and being there for the ones you love.
The 4th story is Dear Miss Christie by S.S. White and is a letter written by a girl named Sara who is looking at her bleak situation but still hoping that things will get better. This one reminded me of some of the letters that you hear about from people who have lived through a disaster. You can feel this woman’s fear in her letter and also see how she is a caring person as she describes the woman she is writing to.
Next up is Going To School by Ginny Bowman about a boy named Toby whose mother is trying desperately to make everything seem normal when nothing is normal anymore. All Of A Heap by Jenner Michaud is next and deals with the same theme . Both stories look at a character who has lost someone and how they have to carry on even though they feel their world has ended. These were both heart wrenching stories that explore how we deal with loss and change.
The last story takes a 90 degree turn from the others, it’s an action packed tale called John’s Story by the editor of Plague Aftermath, Jeremiah Donaldson. This one looks at a soldier who has the task of taking down a religious cult, I liked the idea here and think it could make a great novel. All the stories here are well written and take a scary look at the human condition when things are at their worse and don’t have much to live for. This is a timely and chilling anthology due to the outbreaks of Ebola that have been talked about in the news lately and its is an anthology that you won’t want to miss.
September 15, 2014
I won this novel in the First Reads giveaways and am super excited to pass along this story. Donaldson presents a post-pandemic world I would be terrified to be a part of. Definitely an eye opener to those of us who are less paranoid. I loved it!
August 7, 2014
Very relevant for today--scary but we should know about this
August 21, 2016
Aftermath? Not!
While I enjoyed the collection of short stories, they didn't add to the storyline of Mr. Donaldson. I appreciate the desire to incorporate a collection of stories with plague relevance but why deviate from the original writing style of the first book? I am left with too many questions and no answers. What happens? Does the plague stop, continue unchecked, what? Does Moss survive or just his story? I don't understand the title, it leads one to believe that the plague is over and that this story will tell what happens next and it doesn't. This really isn't "an ending" it is just John's perspective from the ambush on the road to his arrival at the marina. It's a good narrative, but if you are looking for closure you won't find it. I like Mr. Donaldson's writing style and would love to hear more from him.
While I enjoyed the collection of short stories, they didn't add to the storyline of Mr. Donaldson. I appreciate the desire to incorporate a collection of stories with plague relevance but why deviate from the original writing style of the first book? I am left with too many questions and no answers. What happens? Does the plague stop, continue unchecked, what? Does Moss survive or just his story? I don't understand the title, it leads one to believe that the plague is over and that this story will tell what happens next and it doesn't. This really isn't "an ending" it is just John's perspective from the ambush on the road to his arrival at the marina. It's a good narrative, but if you are looking for closure you won't find it. I like Mr. Donaldson's writing style and would love to hear more from him.
June 8, 2016
his is a natural sequel and ending of Jeremiah Donaldson’s book Plague: 10th Anniversary. This book provides a conclusion – at least of sorts – we never do find out how the world carries on after this is over. Several authors have stories which are natural adjuncts to the original Plague. “John’s Story”, or the story of the friend who the protagonist of the first Plague book, was the best, and of course, the style in keeping with the original Plague book.
The original Plague book, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... needs to be read first, or this book will not make sense.
The original Plague book, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... needs to be read first, or this book will not make sense.
December 12, 2016
I received this book from goodreads.. great short read from different authors
On our favorite subject area: plaques and maybe being a few of survivors out there in what's left of this world of ours. Those words "I'm not infected " may indeed not save you! Have not read the other titles by Jeremiah Donaldson, but will look into them. Have fun putting yourself into the end of the world plague days.
On our favorite subject area: plaques and maybe being a few of survivors out there in what's left of this world of ours. Those words "I'm not infected " may indeed not save you! Have not read the other titles by Jeremiah Donaldson, but will look into them. Have fun putting yourself into the end of the world plague days.
March 10, 2015
I won this book on a giveaway here on goodreads, and overall I thought it was a fairly good book. It has many short stories within. I enjoyed all of the stories except for the last one, it couldn't quite keep my interest. maybe there was too much action and violence for my liking. but overall I really liked reading this quick read.
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