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HOUNDED, CORNERED, AND RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS, BUT NEVER DEFEATED.

Keo has been in tough situations before. Some have been tougher than others, but he’s always managed to come out on top thanks to an innate stubbornness, the skills he’s honed from a previous life, and a whole lot of Lady Luck.

But Luck can sometimes be a fickle mistress, there are always people with more skills, and stubbornness has a tendency to bite you in the ass if you’re not careful.

Since leaving Gaby at Axton, Keo finds himself being stalked by a highly-trained group of humans in the day and hordes of the undead at night. Someone, something out there wants him, and it won’t be denied.

In Book 3 of The Road to Babylon series, a man who has survived against all odds will find his resolve tested like never before. But if anyone can do it, it’s Keo. After all, he simply refuses to lose…even if it kills him.

282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2017

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Sam Sisavath

94 books490 followers
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31 reviews1 follower
October 24, 2017
Always delivers

I am always waiting for the next book which says everything about the writing and the characters. Start at the beginning great story teller.
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358 reviews20 followers
October 22, 2017
It just came out and I read it too fast!!

Rooster just came out and I read it too fast -- so now it's over! Oh no.....because who knows how long it will be until the next book is released??
I LOVE the Babylon series. I wish I could read a constant stream of these books. Rooster is no exception. It is fabulous! Action-packed, with continued fresh situations that hold your interest. Just a great ride!
Sam Sisavath - you rock.
100 reviews3 followers
October 26, 2017
Couldn't read it fast enough!

It's hard to be objective in reviewing the Road to Babylon Series because I am such a big fan of the Purge of Babylon Series that I am definitely biased, but I'll try. I don't think the books in the Road Series are stand-alone books. By that I mean two things: 1) you need to read the Purge Series first for all the background (and enjoyment) it will provide, and 2) each book in the Road Series feels incomplete. It's not just that they're so good (which they are) you can't wait for the next book in the series to come out, you're left with a cliffhanger so if you want to know what happens next you HAVE to read the next book (which I don't mind doing since I intend to do it anyway). Now, after all that, let me say I couldn't put this book (Rooster) down, as happens with all of Sisavath's books. Sam Sisavath is absolutely one of the best writers of this genre, so, if you haven't already read the Purge of Babylon Series or the accompanying Purge of Babylon Stories, read those first. You won't regret it.
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936 reviews10 followers
November 28, 2017
Get your Keo on again!

In this third book in the Road to Babylon series Keo returns to endure another round of pain both suffered and inflicted. It's just Keo, sounds like mayo, because everything else was taken. It was really enjoyable to follow Keo's exploits again. Since his first appearance in Purge of Babylon series, I've loved reading his quick banter and wit.

Keo is still accompanied by Horse. His enigmatic four-legged companion with a mind and will of his own carries Keo into and out of danger as they continue their struggle with the blue eyed ghoul and his mindless minions. The storyline is fast and furious with nonstop action broken only by brief periods of unconsciousness.

This latest chapter in the Babylon saga is entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable. I heartily recommend this read!
442 reviews8 followers
October 16, 2017
Always so Good

The writing is so good, I felt like I was there along side Keo as he faced the ghouls. I love Keo, he has always been one of my favorite characters. The addition of Horse is awesome. That animal has spunk and belongs at Keo's side. Loved seeing Lara and Keo together again and am hoping for some romance there....hint hint...still in the dark about the plans Buck has with the ghouls in Fenton, but I have a feeling the blue eye Ghoul will turn on Buck in a heartbeat. This series is just as thrilling as the first and with Keo being a major player, I have been a very happy reader. Looking forward to the next book. If you have not read this series or the first one, you are missing one of the best series out there in this genre. The writing is pure genius!
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8 reviews
October 19, 2017
Another amazing book!

This is yet another AMAZING book in the Babylon Universe! I loved it from start to finish! 

The only thing that upset me about this book was that I picked it up, started reading it and couldn’t put it down until I was done. That makes the wait for the next book almost too much to handle. 

I love everything about Keo and I’m so glad he (Sam) chose to write more of Keo’s (and Horse’s) story. 

Though, now I have to wait forever for the next book in the series. 

I started re-reading the Purge of Babylon so the wait doesn’t kill me. 

If you haven’t read The Purge of Babylon series yet, you really should! 

I can not WAIT to dive head first into the next thrilling chapter of Keo’s story (and everyone else) and if I could give “Rooster” more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat!

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Author 6 books291 followers
January 1, 2020
Very interesting book adding even more action and intrigue into the series. I have an idea what is going on in Fenton with the women and children. Since I'm just speculating here don't hold me to it, but I'm thinking perhaps the ghouls are making new sun resistant ghouls. I don't know. What I do know, is I can't stop reading these books. I've already started the fourth in the Road to Babylon series. I still haven't read Mason's War to determine if my hunch that, again I'm just speculating here don't hold me to it, Mason is Jonah. I don't know. I'll keep reading just like you will if you've started this series. Keep it Mr. Sisavath.
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7 reviews1 follower
December 25, 2017
Great read!!

Another excellent chapter in The Purge series. Ken shows why he is a great addition to the stories. He's definitely not Will, Danny or even Gaby but he brings another element to the series. He rarely makes the best of his options and survives when others don't but the is the way he does things. I would like to see more of Danny and Gaby before the series runs its course.
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1,320 reviews48 followers
June 2, 2018
I usually love Sam Sisavath books and especially the Road to Babylon series and the Purge of Babylon series. But Rooster was a bit disappointing. This story centered around Keo, and while I like Keo, it read like the previous book which featured him and not much of anything new really happened. I'm not sure I will continue with Book 4 of Road to Babylon, but I am going to move on to After the Purge series and see if that provides a new perspective.
57 reviews
November 22, 2017
Another fine mess you have left me anticipating.

Another fine addition to the Road to Babylon series. Now I get to sit and wait for the next addition. I was afraid that Sam had run the course of this storyline but I was wrong. A small side step then all ahead full. Again I say, well done Mr. Sisavath
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177 reviews2 followers
July 1, 2018
Madness, Mayhem, Ghouls... and Keo!

Book 3 is as good as books 1 and 2 and as far as that goes just as good if not better than the original Purge series. Lots of lost sleep with these books as they are so hard to set down. Not a real spoiler alert but Keo continues to defy all odds. Great book!
4 reviews2 followers
October 16, 2017
Awesome! Can't get enough...

I love this whole series, it keeps getting better and better. Then just when you think it's over, another installment is released. Keep on keeping on Sam!
66 reviews3 followers
October 30, 2017
Really enjoying this “after” series

I like this after the purge series even more than the first. I’m glad Sam Sisavath continued down a slightly different path with the same familiar people
2 reviews
December 15, 2018
Ambivalence

I hate to finish any Babylon book, but as long as I know that another will be forthcoming, I can stand the pain of loss. I just hope that I won't have to wait too long for the next one.
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1 review
November 14, 2017
I just love this guy's style. Nothing to dislike, waiting for the next one.

Knocked this one out in two great days.
Each one is fresh and original, great characters, I even like the bad guys.
16 reviews
November 18, 2017
Love these connected series and looking for to the next book. I hope the wait is not too long. This series about Leo ( who I love) has too much self conversations!

Otherwise I would have given five stars. I wonder how many books in this set. The story line is excellant.
30 reviews
December 17, 2017
Awesome author

Very good read, I really enjoyed the horse in this series, horror story with some smiles. I have been reading each book because there is so much action and such likable characters
21 reviews
March 15, 2018
Extremely interesting and totally enjoyable.

I give this book the highest rating possible. I could hardly put it down.every character in this story was absolutely thrilling. And I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
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124 reviews1 follower
December 18, 2018
Another great one pushing Keo to the limit!

Keo is a great character and there are a few new ones introduced in this book in the series. It might be a little long at times but it delivers in the end. Starting the next one in the series.
9 reviews
October 17, 2017
Another winner

Sam Sisavath is on a roll with this series just can not get enough of his story tel!ing. Cannot put it down till the very end
90 reviews
October 18, 2017
Good read

I read all of Sam Sisavath's books. I liked the Purge series and. Ow the road t o Babylon. Keep them coming Sam.
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3 reviews
October 19, 2017
Amazing!!

Ever captivating the reader's attention. This book just flows as fluid as a river. Amazing.....of course! I can't wait for the next one to come out..
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59 reviews5 followers
October 23, 2017
Excellent

As usual, an excellent book to read. Unfortunately it's finished and I have wait for the next one. So love all of the series.
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632 reviews6 followers
October 26, 2017
So cool

I never thought I'd like a book about ghouls but Sam Sisavath is the master ghoul writer. Leo is also a nut and a great character. Looking forward to the next book.
75 reviews
October 27, 2017
Run o’ the mill . . .

. . . for this author, and that’s a good thing. A very good thing. I don’t know where he’s going with this story, but wherever it is, count me in.
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139 reviews
November 10, 2017
Yup

Another roller coaster ride in the post purge/walk out world. The action keeps coming, with just enough tongue and cheek humor from our favorite hero Keo...cause Kyle was taken.
2 reviews
November 11, 2017
The rooster lives

Love the action and the mix of humor keeps you wanting to keep reading to see if Keo can beat old blue eyes
3 reviews
August 2, 2018
Another good one

Great book but that has come to be the norm for this author. Suspense still top notch and action galore.
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