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Palimpsest #1
Feral
He’s just a teenager, hollow and lost, looking to keep the past buried, to forget. He surfs the backwash of the westward migration across a dead America; a war-torn desolation devoid of electricity, infrastructure and civilization. It has become a strange and unrecognizable land, rife with the worst of humanity. And his is a life without hope, equally dark and solitary.
Until he meets Feral.
Once was boy, selfish and directionless.
Now is love.
Now is reason.
Now is vengeance.
She is his vow, his purpose, and to save her, he'll murder the world.
Palimpsest is an ongoing Serial
Reading Order:
Feral
Of One Skein
Coins for Charon
Young Parisians
Carnival of Sighs*
Coming of a Witch*
Until he meets Feral.
Once was boy, selfish and directionless.
Now is love.
Now is reason.
Now is vengeance.
She is his vow, his purpose, and to save her, he'll murder the world.
Palimpsest is an ongoing Serial
Reading Order:
Feral
Of One Skein
Coins for Charon
Young Parisians
Carnival of Sighs*
Coming of a Witch*
165 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2017
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February 21, 2018
I often browse what's in the Amazon freebie sci-fi bestseller lists, and I picked this book up under post-apocalyptic.
There is nothing particularly unusual about the storyline, something bad has happened, we don't really know what, but society has broken down, and it follows our protagonists travels as they try to keep out of trouble while they scavenge for food.
One of the reasons I find myself drawn to dystopian and post-apocalyptic is the great character studies you often get. So, while the story line is nothing unusual, I loved the main characters and they made this book a standout for me. The two MC's are both teenagers, and both gloriously unhinged, and while it is classed as YA, the situations / accounts are often gritty and graphic. They do develop obvious feelings toward one another, it doesn't deviate into romance (at least not in this book).
If you are looking for a joyful read, this definitely isn't for you.
Nor is it the kind of book that delivers a breadth of emotions. There are the odd moments of almost light-hearted banter...almost...But it does definitely have a gritty, sombre, and at times desperate mood that is pervasive to the book. And in a sea of HEA books this makes a refreshing change.
There is nothing particularly unusual about the storyline, something bad has happened, we don't really know what, but society has broken down, and it follows our protagonists travels as they try to keep out of trouble while they scavenge for food.
One of the reasons I find myself drawn to dystopian and post-apocalyptic is the great character studies you often get. So, while the story line is nothing unusual, I loved the main characters and they made this book a standout for me. The two MC's are both teenagers, and both gloriously unhinged, and while it is classed as YA, the situations / accounts are often gritty and graphic. They do develop obvious feelings toward one another, it doesn't deviate into romance (at least not in this book).
If you are looking for a joyful read, this definitely isn't for you.
Nor is it the kind of book that delivers a breadth of emotions. There are the odd moments of almost light-hearted banter...almost...But it does definitely have a gritty, sombre, and at times desperate mood that is pervasive to the book. And in a sea of HEA books this makes a refreshing change.
January 30, 2018
Feral is the name he gives the girl with the startling blue eyes, eyes that remind him of someone he lost not so long ago. Her face hidden behind a scarf, she is young, enigmatic, and vulnerable. She brings out all of his protective urges. Real names are too painful in this post-apocalyptic ruin that is middle class suburbia. In fact, his name remains hidden through this book.
Our narrator used to be a high school kid two months ago, worried about the typical daily routines of a life filled with classes, Instagram, aspirations for college, Starbucks. Until the war came and life as he knew it vanished like so much tinder. No one knew who started it, because there's no one left to ask. Some type of EMP took out everything electronic. Panic, riots, mass shootings. Many people can't accept their new reality quickly enough - they keep waiting for the system to be turned back on - and they become victims to a new, tougher breed of survivor.
I loved all of the dark elements of this book, which I felt was very realistically done. Middle class America life after a destructive event like this is nasty, brutish, and short. The author did an excellent job in portraying the monster that we can all become when we are stripped of the trappings of civilizations. I also felt the juxtaposition of the genteel, civilized life of two months ago, with not a care in the world, to the harsh reality of the present day situation of starvation and deprivation. Through the eyes of our nameless narrator, I as a reader can mourn its loss.
I had a more difficult time, however, with some of the more YA-ish elements of the book. Our narrator, beneath his facade of badass bravado, is an insecure dork when it comes to females. There was a lot of emphasis on this stumbling, bumbling relationship between the narrator and Feral. In addition, I felt entirely amazed that his average high school kid could morph, after only two months of post-apoc living, into the reincarnation of Chuck Norris. I'll give a little to the "suspense of belief" bucket due to the fact that this is fiction, but still, some of the events towards the end of the story were eyebrow-lifting.
The book ends on a spoiler, obviously meant to entice me on to the sequel. For me, at any rate, it worked, and I will keep my eye out for Palimpsest #2.
Our narrator used to be a high school kid two months ago, worried about the typical daily routines of a life filled with classes, Instagram, aspirations for college, Starbucks. Until the war came and life as he knew it vanished like so much tinder. No one knew who started it, because there's no one left to ask. Some type of EMP took out everything electronic. Panic, riots, mass shootings. Many people can't accept their new reality quickly enough - they keep waiting for the system to be turned back on - and they become victims to a new, tougher breed of survivor.
I loved all of the dark elements of this book, which I felt was very realistically done. Middle class America life after a destructive event like this is nasty, brutish, and short. The author did an excellent job in portraying the monster that we can all become when we are stripped of the trappings of civilizations. I also felt the juxtaposition of the genteel, civilized life of two months ago, with not a care in the world, to the harsh reality of the present day situation of starvation and deprivation. Through the eyes of our nameless narrator, I as a reader can mourn its loss.
I had a more difficult time, however, with some of the more YA-ish elements of the book. Our narrator, beneath his facade of badass bravado, is an insecure dork when it comes to females. There was a lot of emphasis on this stumbling, bumbling relationship between the narrator and Feral. In addition, I felt entirely amazed that his average high school kid could morph, after only two months of post-apoc living, into the reincarnation of Chuck Norris. I'll give a little to the "suspense of belief" bucket due to the fact that this is fiction, but still, some of the events towards the end of the story were eyebrow-lifting.
The book ends on a spoiler, obviously meant to entice me on to the sequel. For me, at any rate, it worked, and I will keep my eye out for Palimpsest #2.
October 15, 2017
Feral...
I didn't know this was a young adult book when I started reading, but you know what? It doesn't matter. I became so engrossed in reading it I couldn't put it down!
I love the characters. The author's description is just enough to get a good feel for who they are. The storyline is different. Evidently we've been attacked with missiles & bombs resulting in an emp situation. As always you have your good guys & bad. The cart people? Don't know if I want to find out about them or not. They sound...unhealthy?
Kudos to the author...This is such an engrossing story that there is no way that I will start the next! 😊
I didn't know this was a young adult book when I started reading, but you know what? It doesn't matter. I became so engrossed in reading it I couldn't put it down!
I love the characters. The author's description is just enough to get a good feel for who they are. The storyline is different. Evidently we've been attacked with missiles & bombs resulting in an emp situation. As always you have your good guys & bad. The cart people? Don't know if I want to find out about them or not. They sound...unhealthy?
Kudos to the author...This is such an engrossing story that there is no way that I will start the next! 😊
July 30, 2017
Holy shiznits...what a scary new world!
Dark and gritty, P.J. Post created a realistic world...and then "told it like it is". Seriously. When a society breaks down everything breaks, most especially people. This well-developed, believable plot didn't meander or leapfrog. It entered the marathon, and the three-dimensional characters stumbled over, jumped, and killed every physical and psychological hurdle along the way.
While it's terrifying to think this world exists, I can't wait to read the next book and be right back in there...
Dark and gritty, P.J. Post created a realistic world...and then "told it like it is". Seriously. When a society breaks down everything breaks, most especially people. This well-developed, believable plot didn't meander or leapfrog. It entered the marathon, and the three-dimensional characters stumbled over, jumped, and killed every physical and psychological hurdle along the way.
While it's terrifying to think this world exists, I can't wait to read the next book and be right back in there...
July 17, 2017
A Stark Vision Of An Apocalyptic America.
Whenever I read a Post Apocalypse novel, I usually tell myself that if the situation were real it would be much worse than described. This book is an exception to that practice. This story can't get much more horrifying without some evil deus ex machina working in the background with the intent of destroying the main characters.
If you're looks ng for dark, gritty, and horrific, this story is for you.
Whenever I read a Post Apocalypse novel, I usually tell myself that if the situation were real it would be much worse than described. This book is an exception to that practice. This story can't get much more horrifying without some evil deus ex machina working in the background with the intent of destroying the main characters.
If you're looks ng for dark, gritty, and horrific, this story is for you.
April 2, 2019
Good story
The story was good but short. A lot of language that was not needed, it took away from the story and made the author sound very immature in his writing abilities. You don't need all of that language to convey a thought or layout a scene. I almost put the book down several times.
The story was good but short. A lot of language that was not needed, it took away from the story and made the author sound very immature in his writing abilities. You don't need all of that language to convey a thought or layout a scene. I almost put the book down several times.
October 25, 2019
A great book. I send out a book recommendation to my (small but growing) mailing list every Friday. This book was the recommendation for the week.
The characters are compelling and three dimensional, the world is vibrant, clear, exciting. I also enjoyed the prose a great deal.
Give it a try, it's well worth it.
The characters are compelling and three dimensional, the world is vibrant, clear, exciting. I also enjoyed the prose a great deal.
Give it a try, it's well worth it.
August 8, 2017
A must read series......
Don't skip this one. It's a rough, horrible world in this story. Characters are interesting, story line grabs you and you won't be able to put it down. I read the first two books in one sitting!! Warning, this book is violent, disturbing and raw.
Don't skip this one. It's a rough, horrible world in this story. Characters are interesting, story line grabs you and you won't be able to put it down. I read the first two books in one sitting!! Warning, this book is violent, disturbing and raw.
September 6, 2017
Great read!
The author does a great job telling a tale that deals with the monsters that idle dormant within us all waiting for their moment to shed skin; and then the aftermath that those would feel in trying to reconcile that demon.
The author does a great job telling a tale that deals with the monsters that idle dormant within us all waiting for their moment to shed skin; and then the aftermath that those would feel in trying to reconcile that demon.
May 16, 2018
Feral: Palimpsest bk1
I have no words, the ending tears me to pieces. I can't really comprehend the ending at all, even though a part of me saw it coming, I am still heartbroken.
Minor editing errors.
I have no words, the ending tears me to pieces. I can't really comprehend the ending at all, even though a part of me saw it coming, I am still heartbroken.
Minor editing errors.
June 24, 2018
Well written book, but extremely harsh language. The author was smart in explaining this would be a series and how many. The character are well developed. While I kept reading to finish I'll read another book or two before resuming the series; lots of violence.
July 9, 2020
Creme D La Creme
It was an amazing book filled with so many details that I felt I was actually there and the characters felt so real I wouldn't be surprised if they were based off real people.
It was an amazing book filled with so many details that I felt I was actually there and the characters felt so real I wouldn't be surprised if they were based off real people.
January 30, 2023
I believe that the timeline was probably a little condensed. Seems like that should’ve been a longer time. For the issues a.m. is taking place a very believable book. I love the story and the surprise ending and overall that it was a very good read. Thank you.
December 14, 2017
Teen Hero
A different account of the aftermath of war. The U.S. has been attacked by unknown forces. In book one our 2 teens meet and learn to fight for life.
A different account of the aftermath of war. The U.S. has been attacked by unknown forces. In book one our 2 teens meet and learn to fight for life.
May 14, 2018
Excellent!!
This is a great read! You can't help but fee for these folks. In the Post War World you see it all...
This is a great read! You can't help but fee for these folks. In the Post War World you see it all...
July 9, 2018
A very good read.
August 28, 2018
Excellent book
Excellent book, I really enjoyed it. But slow to start and then got into its stride. Well worth a try.
Excellent book, I really enjoyed it. But slow to start and then got into its stride. Well worth a try.
October 24, 2018
Good book
I really liked this book. The despair felt real and cutting. Everyone is messed up and the way things are felt like how it would happen.
I really liked this book. The despair felt real and cutting. Everyone is messed up and the way things are felt like how it would happen.
April 21, 2019
A quick read with an interesting dystopian premise. I love how you never learn the main character's name.
April 25, 2019
Excellent!
A book about the end of the civilization as we know it. Grabs you from the first page. Action packed.
A book about the end of the civilization as we know it. Grabs you from the first page. Action packed.
October 18, 2023
Short quick read. Not much detail on the backstory. Book mostly concentrates on main character’s inner struggle due to his actions.
July 18, 2017
I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed watching their trust and friendship build slowly. I think a lot of young teens will like it.
August 5, 2018
Solid story. Feels like old school character development. Well worth the read.
March 11, 2018
Surprise find. Great characters. Great chemistry. Great setting and great story telling.
May 8, 2017
P.J. Post originally released this book as two chapters in the Feral Series. After some slight reworking, the books have now become the Palimpsest Series.
An amazing take on the destopian novel, P.J. doesn't let us down with the writing we've come to know and love! A harsh reality and changed world brings us into the the struggle to survive.
Amazing characters, and the story grabs you and holds on tight! I can now wait for more from this series!!
An amazing take on the destopian novel, P.J. doesn't let us down with the writing we've come to know and love! A harsh reality and changed world brings us into the the struggle to survive.
Amazing characters, and the story grabs you and holds on tight! I can now wait for more from this series!!
August 2, 2017
Great read! Really enjoyed!
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Blurb:
He’s just a teenager, hollow and lost, looking to keep the past buried, to forget. He surfs the backwash of the westward migration across a dead America; a war-torn desolation devoid of electricity, infrastructure and civilization. It has become a strange and unrecognizable land, rife with the worst of humanity. And his is a life without hope, equally dark and solitary.
Until he meets Feral.
Once was boy, selfish and directionless.
Now is love.
Now is reason.
Now is vengeance.
She is his vow, his purpose, and to save her, he'll murder the world.
Blurb:
He’s just a teenager, hollow and lost, looking to keep the past buried, to forget. He surfs the backwash of the westward migration across a dead America; a war-torn desolation devoid of electricity, infrastructure and civilization. It has become a strange and unrecognizable land, rife with the worst of humanity. And his is a life without hope, equally dark and solitary.
Until he meets Feral.
Once was boy, selfish and directionless.
Now is love.
Now is reason.
Now is vengeance.
She is his vow, his purpose, and to save her, he'll murder the world.
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April 1, 2019YA. Dystopian. A boy and a girl meet in trying circumstances and don’t trust each other. The girl is too cool and the guy has a chequered past. There are extremely bad guys out to get them. Sounds like it has all been done before. Right? Wrong!
The way this author tells the story made it different. For instance, the guy isn’t a teenager who has no clue how to survive when we meet him and then suddenly becomes G.I.Joe. He is already tough and out of fucks. Secondly, he doesn’t fall for the girl just because she is pretty. But because he has a debt to pay.
I liked the violent world that we are thrown in right from the start. But what I would have loved is to be told more about how it came to be like this. Maybe we find that out in the upcoming books?
I found only one typo, so that’s something.
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