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Almawt Virus #2
Days Since...: Xavier: Day 853
A virus. Suffering. Rebuilding. Nearly two and a half years after the human population was decimated, a dark force seeks unification of the region. A young man stumbles upon the truth behind their efforts and must decide where he stands. Will he accept the prospect of an easier life or maintain the course his father forged in the face of the apocalypse?
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Published April 8, 2018
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About the author
Robert Wilson
6 books27 followersI know you're supposed to do third person here, but that seems rather impersonal.
I enjoy post-apocalyptic and dystopian books and have since I was probably 12 years old. My English teacher read us a story called “The Girl Who Owned a City” by OT Nelson. The idea of a virus wiping out all the adults, well everyone above the age of 13 (if I'm remembering correctly), was extremely intriguing.
At the time, I was spending a good majority of my younger days exploring the woods that wound their way through my neighborhood. (I wouldn’t be surprised if some of my forts were still nailed up in a few trees somewhere back there.) Building something from nothing has always had a place in my heart, and I’ve always kind of found that tucked into most books in the post-apocalyptic genre.
I love my country--the good and the bad. All things come with both sides. I served 14 years in the Air National Guard and deployed to Iraq in 2010. I work full-time as a police officer for the City of Cincinnati. I believe in service before self. I believe in helping those who don’t have the means to help themselves.
A little about my work:
I published my first work in 2017 - a crime/suspense novella. Definitely out of genre, but I had a story that needed writing. Once I got that out of my system, I buckled down and got to work on a... Children's book? Yeah, I know. Something else I needed to get out of my system, right? But seriously, now, I'm focused on post-apocalyptic books oftentimes teetering on dystopian.
My first series is the Almawt Virus Series. The novels are titled Days Since... and each book follows a different character. The overall plot of the series continues forward through each installment, but through different vantage points.
In the Almawt Virus Series, a virus destroys life as we know it. Who's going to bring society back together? Post-apocalyptic life can seem impossible, but humans will persevere despite setbacks. Not all will live. Those in power will choose. It's a battle between the good and evil of the characters. Who's good? That's for you to decide.
Please follow on Twitter: Robert Wilson@CinciAuthor
Please follow on Facebook: @CinciAuthor
I enjoy post-apocalyptic and dystopian books and have since I was probably 12 years old. My English teacher read us a story called “The Girl Who Owned a City” by OT Nelson. The idea of a virus wiping out all the adults, well everyone above the age of 13 (if I'm remembering correctly), was extremely intriguing.
At the time, I was spending a good majority of my younger days exploring the woods that wound their way through my neighborhood. (I wouldn’t be surprised if some of my forts were still nailed up in a few trees somewhere back there.) Building something from nothing has always had a place in my heart, and I’ve always kind of found that tucked into most books in the post-apocalyptic genre.
I love my country--the good and the bad. All things come with both sides. I served 14 years in the Air National Guard and deployed to Iraq in 2010. I work full-time as a police officer for the City of Cincinnati. I believe in service before self. I believe in helping those who don’t have the means to help themselves.
A little about my work:
I published my first work in 2017 - a crime/suspense novella. Definitely out of genre, but I had a story that needed writing. Once I got that out of my system, I buckled down and got to work on a... Children's book? Yeah, I know. Something else I needed to get out of my system, right? But seriously, now, I'm focused on post-apocalyptic books oftentimes teetering on dystopian.
My first series is the Almawt Virus Series. The novels are titled Days Since... and each book follows a different character. The overall plot of the series continues forward through each installment, but through different vantage points.
In the Almawt Virus Series, a virus destroys life as we know it. Who's going to bring society back together? Post-apocalyptic life can seem impossible, but humans will persevere despite setbacks. Not all will live. Those in power will choose. It's a battle between the good and evil of the characters. Who's good? That's for you to decide.
Please follow on Twitter: Robert Wilson@CinciAuthor
Please follow on Facebook: @CinciAuthor
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April 17, 2020
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.
I decided to listen to this story about a world that has been destroyed by a virus in the middle of a pandemic. Depending on your outlook, it is either the perfect time for this kind of story or not the right time at all. It turned out that this was a good time for me to tackle this kind of story and I ended up really enjoying my time with this book.
This is the second book in the Almawt Virus series but it was a completely different point of view than we saw in the first book with very little connection. It is my understanding that the third book really ties the first two books together but I feel like the first two books can both be read as stand-alone stories in a pinch.
This book follows Xavier. Xavier is a rather normal teenage boy. He has no special abilities and is alone in the world. His sister died during the outbreak and his mom never came home from her position as a doctor at the local hospital. After helping to form the community that Xavier lives in, his father left to find his mother and hasn't been heard from since. The Second Alliance has taken control of the community and things are changing but not for the better. Xavier comes across some privileged information which helps him to see what is actually happening a lot more clearly.
This story was told from Xavier's point of view in both the present day and in the past through flashbacks. I expected to see some flashbacks in this story so I was really looking for them which helped to eliminate some of the confusion that I had with the first book in the series. This was a story that was able to keep me guessing and I have to admit that I was completely surprised by the way it ended.
Matthew Crow did a good job with the story. He has a very clear voice which I found very easy to follow. I think he did a good job with all of the character voices which added to my enjoyment of the story. I wouldn't hesitate to listen to more of his narration work.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy end of the world stories. I found Xavier to be a character that was easy to cheer on and I loved that the story kept me guessing until the very end. I look forward to reading more of this series very soon!
I received a review copy of this audiobook from the author/narrator and have voluntarily left this review.
Initial Thoughts
Why yes, I did listen to a book about a world destroyed by a virus in the middle of a pandemic. I thought that this was a nice shorter listen. This story follows Xavier in a world changed by a deadly virus. The book is set in the same world as the first but otherwise, I didn't see a whole lot of connections. I have a feeling that the next book will tie everything together. Xavier is a pretty average teenager just trying to get by on his own. His sister died during the outbreak and his mother, who is a doctor, was working at the hospital and never made it home. His father set up the community that he now lives in but left to look for Xavier's mother. When Xavier comes across some privileged information, he starts to see everything in a new light. The story is told both in the present and through a series of flashbacks. The story was able to keep me guessing and I was rather surprised by the ending. I thought that the narrator did a good job with the story but do wish that the transitions into the flashbacks stood out a bit more to the listener.
I decided to listen to this story about a world that has been destroyed by a virus in the middle of a pandemic. Depending on your outlook, it is either the perfect time for this kind of story or not the right time at all. It turned out that this was a good time for me to tackle this kind of story and I ended up really enjoying my time with this book.
This is the second book in the Almawt Virus series but it was a completely different point of view than we saw in the first book with very little connection. It is my understanding that the third book really ties the first two books together but I feel like the first two books can both be read as stand-alone stories in a pinch.
This book follows Xavier. Xavier is a rather normal teenage boy. He has no special abilities and is alone in the world. His sister died during the outbreak and his mom never came home from her position as a doctor at the local hospital. After helping to form the community that Xavier lives in, his father left to find his mother and hasn't been heard from since. The Second Alliance has taken control of the community and things are changing but not for the better. Xavier comes across some privileged information which helps him to see what is actually happening a lot more clearly.
This story was told from Xavier's point of view in both the present day and in the past through flashbacks. I expected to see some flashbacks in this story so I was really looking for them which helped to eliminate some of the confusion that I had with the first book in the series. This was a story that was able to keep me guessing and I have to admit that I was completely surprised by the way it ended.
Matthew Crow did a good job with the story. He has a very clear voice which I found very easy to follow. I think he did a good job with all of the character voices which added to my enjoyment of the story. I wouldn't hesitate to listen to more of his narration work.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy end of the world stories. I found Xavier to be a character that was easy to cheer on and I loved that the story kept me guessing until the very end. I look forward to reading more of this series very soon!
I received a review copy of this audiobook from the author/narrator and have voluntarily left this review.
Initial Thoughts
Why yes, I did listen to a book about a world destroyed by a virus in the middle of a pandemic. I thought that this was a nice shorter listen. This story follows Xavier in a world changed by a deadly virus. The book is set in the same world as the first but otherwise, I didn't see a whole lot of connections. I have a feeling that the next book will tie everything together. Xavier is a pretty average teenager just trying to get by on his own. His sister died during the outbreak and his mother, who is a doctor, was working at the hospital and never made it home. His father set up the community that he now lives in but left to look for Xavier's mother. When Xavier comes across some privileged information, he starts to see everything in a new light. The story is told both in the present and through a series of flashbacks. The story was able to keep me guessing and I was rather surprised by the ending. I thought that the narrator did a good job with the story but do wish that the transitions into the flashbacks stood out a bit more to the listener.
May 27, 2020
This is a wonderfully written story of how evil men con good men into believing they are good. The Second Alliance come into a town built by Xavier's father and slowly take over the town. There is not a lot of action but there is a good amount of suspense and a lot of learning about the characters that will be in the next book. You will enjoy the writing and the plot is laid out well. There is a twist that you will find when you read the book. The book should be read in order to get the most out of the story. Have a fun read that is hard to put down.
March 4, 2020
The second instalment of the Ahmet series, the struggles continue, Xavier is left in Grant's care when his father leaves to go and find his mother, his life is maintaining the school, a new treaty for protection welcomes the Second Alliance to their community. My favourite part is when Xavier realises things are not as they seem, and starts to mature as he realises the conspiracy surrounding them. I'm looking forward the book 3 to discover whats next.
May 16, 2020
This is the second book in the Almawt Virus series. After the first book I wondered how I would like the upcoming books. I am pleased to say that I liked this book more than the first in the series.
In spite of the author warning me that it was slower than the first book, I actually liked the character development and build-up I can see coming with SA.
I'm told book three brings the characters together and I am eager to get into it.
In spite of the author warning me that it was slower than the first book, I actually liked the character development and build-up I can see coming with SA.
I'm told book three brings the characters together and I am eager to get into it.
June 24, 2020
Another good story from this end of the world series! Exciting! The plot thickens! Looking forward to the next part!
February 28, 2021
Usually, when you read the second book in a series, it picks up right after the first. However, with this book, the only connection between them is the setting and a brief mention of the MC from the first book.
Xavier is a 15 year old boy living in a post-apocalyptic world after much of the human race has succumbed to the Almawt Virus. His Mother, a Physician, has disappeared after leaving to help treat patients. And, his father has left to find her. It seems that his Father is the one who started the compound where they are now living. Xavier is working with Grant in the maintenance department. They are asked by the head of the Second Alliance to venture out and find solar panels.
Xavier soon finds himself questioning everything he knows when he finds a letter describing the SA's takeover plans for River's Edge. He is determined to find the right people that can start a revolution and take their town back.
I have several problems with this book. The pace is very slow and the author throws in flashbacks that are hard to follow when you are listening to an audiobook. The characters are not very well-developed and I didn't truly care about them. And, the ending left me feeling very hopeless and depressed. So, I don't think that I will be continuing with this series. I can't really see where it is going and I'm not sure that I care.
The narrator does a good job and added a lot to the book. I was given the chance to listen to this audiobook by the author/narrator/publisher and chose to review it.
Xavier is a 15 year old boy living in a post-apocalyptic world after much of the human race has succumbed to the Almawt Virus. His Mother, a Physician, has disappeared after leaving to help treat patients. And, his father has left to find her. It seems that his Father is the one who started the compound where they are now living. Xavier is working with Grant in the maintenance department. They are asked by the head of the Second Alliance to venture out and find solar panels.
Xavier soon finds himself questioning everything he knows when he finds a letter describing the SA's takeover plans for River's Edge. He is determined to find the right people that can start a revolution and take their town back.
I have several problems with this book. The pace is very slow and the author throws in flashbacks that are hard to follow when you are listening to an audiobook. The characters are not very well-developed and I didn't truly care about them. And, the ending left me feeling very hopeless and depressed. So, I don't think that I will be continuing with this series. I can't really see where it is going and I'm not sure that I care.
The narrator does a good job and added a lot to the book. I was given the chance to listen to this audiobook by the author/narrator/publisher and chose to review it.
June 22, 2020
Wow! That was a 180 degree turn from the first book. These people are not good people in the long run, but how can you decide who is good and who is not? Xavier tried to do what he could for the benefit of all the people in the town his father built and it ended bad for him. I understand the need for law and order in trying times but to kill children really sucks. In times such as those depicted in the book you almost feel like you are back in WWII. The Second Alliance might think they are good but their actions say something entirely different at times. I am going to get the next book in the series to see what happens with one of the escapees but I am not sure after that. I was a soldier for a long time and I would never have thought to do something like this in all my time. But I will say the story is well written and narrated. It follows the life before and after for a young man who just wants stability, but see’s a wrong and wants to right it.
July 15, 2018
I had a really hard time getting into this book. It was very slow paced. There were times that the writing was confusing as to what was going on. I didn't really get any deep emotional attachment to any of the characters. Xavier was kind of a "My dad made this place so you need to do what I say." He seemed very spoiled even in his suffering. I struggled to finish it. On the plus side the author is very descriptive in his writing about settings and memories.
I received a free copy of the book and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I received a free copy of the book and am voluntarily leaving this review.
August 17, 2020
Excellent second book in this series! After the second alliance comes and makes life worse,Xavier is alone. Matthew Crow was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
September 7, 2020
A good continuation of the story started in the first book. Makes the reader eager to follow the story with the next book, when it comes out.
January 5, 2021
Basic apocalypse story
Well written with good characters. A rather slow read with spurts of action. I'm going to read the next book and hope it gets better.
Well written with good characters. A rather slow read with spurts of action. I'm going to read the next book and hope it gets better.
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