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THEM #4
Extinction: Undead Apocalypse
In the eight years since the bombs fell and the dead rose, not once has Scratch Sullivan wanted to hang up his guns and retire from hunting THEM. But after failing to save his girlfriend Kara from a fate worse than death, he's a broken man, lost and adrift in an even more broken world.
Yet, the apocalypse is a fickle mistress, and fate has more in store for the former spec ops soldier and war vet. And as Scratch and his companions face a new and terrifying threat, he uncovers a sinister plot threatening the last remaining threads of humanity...
With nothing left to lose, Scratch heads out on one last, desperate mission—and he'll be damned if he fails the people he loves again. Even if he has to sacrifice himself for the mission, he's determined to ensure the survival of the human race.
And if Scratch has his way, he'll cause an extinction of his own making... an undead apocalypse!
Yet, the apocalypse is a fickle mistress, and fate has more in store for the former spec ops soldier and war vet. And as Scratch and his companions face a new and terrifying threat, he uncovers a sinister plot threatening the last remaining threads of humanity...
With nothing left to lose, Scratch heads out on one last, desperate mission—and he'll be damned if he fails the people he loves again. Even if he has to sacrifice himself for the mission, he's determined to ensure the survival of the human race.
And if Scratch has his way, he'll cause an extinction of his own making... an undead apocalypse!
244 pages, ebook
First published December 22, 2017
90 people are currently reading
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About the author
M.D. Massey
65 books564 followersM.D. Massey describes himself as the prototypical INTJ. His eclectic background provides him with a rich tapestry of experiences to draw on when crafting fiction, as evidenced by the believable worlds and relatable characters he creates.
As a former Army combat medic (91B), professional martial arts instructor (Krav Maga, JKD, FMA), and women's self-defense instructor, he possesses a unique understanding of close combat, firearms, and criminal violence that few authors can match. This knowledge provides an element of realism to the Druidverse™ novels, setting them apart from other fantasy series.
Mr. Massey lives in the Texas Hill Country with his family and a huge American bulldog that keeps him company while he writes. When he's not in his office or at the local coffee shop writing, you can find him in his garage pummeling inanimate objects or knife-fighting with his friends.
As a former Army combat medic (91B), professional martial arts instructor (Krav Maga, JKD, FMA), and women's self-defense instructor, he possesses a unique understanding of close combat, firearms, and criminal violence that few authors can match. This knowledge provides an element of realism to the Druidverse™ novels, setting them apart from other fantasy series.
Mr. Massey lives in the Texas Hill Country with his family and a huge American bulldog that keeps him company while he writes. When he's not in his office or at the local coffee shop writing, you can find him in his garage pummeling inanimate objects or knife-fighting with his friends.
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June 2, 2019
This fifth and final installment of the saga "Them" offers a nice conclusion to the series. The author manages with talent all his characters, without losing sight of the main protagonist, namely Scratch.
Action, suspense, big bad guys, beautiful fight scenes. It does not have so much to do with post apocalyptic, it is above all a classic declination of urban fantasy (in a post-ap world), but it is very well done.
Nothing great here, it's a good entertainment, unpretentious and relatively well written and constructed.
And there is a surprising revelation about the origin of this version of the end of the world, a quite funny one!
Action, suspense, big bad guys, beautiful fight scenes. It does not have so much to do with post apocalyptic, it is above all a classic declination of urban fantasy (in a post-ap world), but it is very well done.
Nothing great here, it's a good entertainment, unpretentious and relatively well written and constructed.
And there is a surprising revelation about the origin of this version of the end of the world, a quite funny one!
March 4, 2018
Very good
This book continues the series tradition of a hero unfamiliar with the meaning of "plan". He's the same headstrong, gotta-save-everyone character whose idea of a plan is a rough notion based on almost no intelligence which involves him dying sacrificially.
Despite this character's flaws, I enjoyed reading his story as well as that of the other characters. The turns in the plot are pretty surprising and it ends on an upbeat note.
There is even a nod or two to characters from the "junkyard druid"
series. A good book and a good series.
This book continues the series tradition of a hero unfamiliar with the meaning of "plan". He's the same headstrong, gotta-save-everyone character whose idea of a plan is a rough notion based on almost no intelligence which involves him dying sacrificially.
Despite this character's flaws, I enjoyed reading his story as well as that of the other characters. The turns in the plot are pretty surprising and it ends on an upbeat note.
There is even a nod or two to characters from the "junkyard druid"
series. A good book and a good series.
December 23, 2017
Excellent Conclusion.
Rhis book did a wonderful job answering questions, and it was full of action and Scratch's sense of humor. An excellent read, that tied up stories and was the finale this character deserved! Thank you M.D. Massey for the trip into this wonderful fictional realm. It was superb and a well written series!
Rhis book did a wonderful job answering questions, and it was full of action and Scratch's sense of humor. An excellent read, that tied up stories and was the finale this character deserved! Thank you M.D. Massey for the trip into this wonderful fictional realm. It was superb and a well written series!
March 27, 2023
Последната книга за Скрач доста добре слага точка на цялата серия, преди да започне да става скучна. За мой късмет цялата е съсредоточена около главния герой, без да се размива в развитие на второстепенните. Това оставя няколко недоизказани неща, но на всички въпроси от главната арка е отговорено - кой и защо е предизвикал зомби апокалипсиса, каква е ролята на Скрач в изграждането на ваксината и ще я има ли изобщо, какви са докторката и чичо Тони, защо Били е напуснал глутницата си, какво се е случило с Кара. Изобщо всичко както си трябва. Колин взема доста сериозно участие в екшъна и сигурно ще погледна и Хрониките на друида от бунището, когато приключа някоя от другите ърбън серии, които си следя. Габи имаше незаслужено малко внимание тук, предвид че предишната книга беше изцяло от нейна гледна точка, но явно Мейси е преценил, че е достатъчно, аз не споря. Има си и финал, почти щастлив, какво повече да искам?
След убийството на Пьотър, Скрач и компания се връщат към лабораторията на Паяка, по пътя започват да ги преследват зомби кучета, явно вдигнати с магия. Скрач ще трябва да разгадае кой стои зад новата заплаха и това ще го сблъска с двама от най-могъщите вампири в нашето селение. Както и с цялото тексаско сборище неживи, които отново ще се опитат да довършат започнатото с ядрената война. На тази сцена ще се появят всички действащи лица от предишните четири книги, а на Скрач ще му се наложи да изкара не една самоубийствена мисия, ако иска да запази останките от човечеството, или поне тези в южните щати.
November 5, 2018
A Wonderful End to the Series
This was a wonderful end to this five book series. The writing was well done and let's just say it was worth the wait to get to the end our this five book sword. With each book, Massey develops his characters and his works more fully and while it's sad tho see the end, the ride had been great with anticipation mounting with each book and with each party of this final closer.
I hope Massey returns to this post apocalyptic version of his world even its old Scratch"s story has ended and you will too.
This was a wonderful end to this five book series. The writing was well done and let's just say it was worth the wait to get to the end our this five book sword. With each book, Massey develops his characters and his works more fully and while it's sad tho see the end, the ride had been great with anticipation mounting with each book and with each party of this final closer.
I hope Massey returns to this post apocalyptic version of his world even its old Scratch"s story has ended and you will too.
March 19, 2018
Great way to end it Scratch!!!!
At first, I was very concerned over heating that this was to be the ending of the tales of Scratch Sullivan! The character has endeared holder to my heart and I was even more concerned as to how his story would end. After finishing this read, I am happy to say that I was worried for nothing. The tale of Scratch Sullivan ends with a finish that any fan should be proud of. Bravo Mr. Massey! Bravo 👏👏👏
At first, I was very concerned over heating that this was to be the ending of the tales of Scratch Sullivan! The character has endeared holder to my heart and I was even more concerned as to how his story would end. After finishing this read, I am happy to say that I was worried for nothing. The tale of Scratch Sullivan ends with a finish that any fan should be proud of. Bravo Mr. Massey! Bravo 👏👏👏
May 5, 2024
What a swan song. This story could’ve gone either way for our hero Scratch and I would’ve been satisfied. Scratch and the gang pick up where they left off in the third book and make their final stand against the vampiric threat.
Scratch’s story wraps up nicely, and he gets the ending a hero like him deserves.
This series was a good palette cleanser from its sister series, but I think I might be ready for some more Druid action soon.
Scratch’s story wraps up nicely, and he gets the ending a hero like him deserves.
This series was a good palette cleanser from its sister series, but I think I might be ready for some more Druid action soon.
February 24, 2025
Good Read
I enjoyed this novel. It was fast paced and very exciting. It’s very interesting to readers who enjoy this particular genre. However, my only caveat is the lack of diversity I encountered in the story. As an African American reader and veteran I was disappointed a the lack of representation of people who look 👀 like me. Specifically Black people. Otherwise it was an excellent read, Hopefully the author will take this into consideration for future work
I enjoyed this novel. It was fast paced and very exciting. It’s very interesting to readers who enjoy this particular genre. However, my only caveat is the lack of diversity I encountered in the story. As an African American reader and veteran I was disappointed a the lack of representation of people who look 👀 like me. Specifically Black people. Otherwise it was an excellent read, Hopefully the author will take this into consideration for future work
March 22, 2020
Binge Read Them.....
......In about a week. I just found these gems and knowing Massey's work with Colin, i figured it a safe bet. Bingo! More than a safe bet. Fast paced, furious and laugh out loud funny. I just hate it that now l have to wait for each new novel. Rest assured, I will wait. Worth it
......In about a week. I just found these gems and knowing Massey's work with Colin, i figured it a safe bet. Bingo! More than a safe bet. Fast paced, furious and laugh out loud funny. I just hate it that now l have to wait for each new novel. Rest assured, I will wait. Worth it
August 18, 2018
So long, Scratch Sullivan.
Sorry to say goodbye to Scratch and the others, hopefully Mr Massey will have something new for us soon. I will miss this series but zombie apocalypses cannot last forever, not with the likes of Scratch, Colin and their crews.
Sorry to say goodbye to Scratch and the others, hopefully Mr Massey will have something new for us soon. I will miss this series but zombie apocalypses cannot last forever, not with the likes of Scratch, Colin and their crews.
June 24, 2019
Awesome...
I just finished reading the entire series and really enjoyed all of your books and was really bummed when I got to the end , I was hoping for more .Awesome twists to a zombie/post apocalyptic series. Thank you...
I just finished reading the entire series and really enjoyed all of your books and was really bummed when I got to the end , I was hoping for more .Awesome twists to a zombie/post apocalyptic series. Thank you...
April 22, 2020
A nice wrap up of the Scratch Sullivan series. Plenty of vampires, zombies, shifters and other creatures of the night. Thanks again for yet another great novel MD. I read this series after being floored by the Junkyard Druid series
July 17, 2018
Loved this series!!!!
I loved this whole series. Once I picked up the books I couldn’t put them down. I look forward to more.
I loved this whole series. Once I picked up the books I couldn’t put them down. I look forward to more.
March 24, 2019
Brilliant
Yet another fantastic book by Mr Massey. Seriously top notch. How this man weaves stories of such quality is a mystery to me. I just hope he keeps doing it.
Yet another fantastic book by Mr Massey. Seriously top notch. How this man weaves stories of such quality is a mystery to me. I just hope he keeps doing it.
September 18, 2019
Love this Author!
This is such a good series to read. Good enough that I will be re-reading it again down the road.
This is such a good series to read. Good enough that I will be re-reading it again down the road.
November 16, 2019
Awesome story writing
Great story teller, kept me on pins & needles, read it! Read all his books, truly entertaining and delightful. Write more !
Great story teller, kept me on pins & needles, read it! Read all his books, truly entertaining and delightful. Write more !
September 7, 2021
Awesome read!!!
I love that it takes place in my Home State. I read it as fast as I could. Would love to see an offshoot series come about!!!
I love that it takes place in my Home State. I read it as fast as I could. Would love to see an offshoot series come about!!!
February 7, 2022
I have to apologize for those who gave less than five stars, they suffer from the Corona virus with loss of taste! This book deserves ten stars. Absolutely amazing!
July 6, 2024
Enjoyable enough but not my favorite.
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February 14, 20254/5 Stars
May 21, 2023
Good book
If not a masterpiece it is at least entertaining. As well as the other books in the series. I reccommend them
If not a masterpiece it is at least entertaining. As well as the other books in the series. I reccommend them
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