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Hood's life is gone. No more student loans, house parties, video games. The world is now a place of pure survival. Lucky for him, he's pretty damn good with a gun in his hand. Learning to live with pulling the trigger is something else, though.
Two years after the collapse of American civilization, hidden away in the mid-Atlantic countryside in the small town of Clearwater, a group of survivors led by a young marksman named Hood and an ex-cop by the name of Whiskey have found security in obscurity. Raging through the remnants of the northeast, two kings, the Kaiser and the Crusader, fight a war for control of the land.
Hood, Whiskey and the Clearwater crew survive by stealing just enough from the Kaiser to keep the town going. But they cannot stay hidden away forever. . .
For reasons he doesn't understand, Hood is pulled into a war he wants no part of. A war he cannot stop, a war that puts the lives of those he loves most on the line. Kind-hearted, Idealistic and a goofball at heart, Hood must embrace the stark reality of violence and ruthless survival that defines these new dark ages.
If you loved The Last of Us, I Am Legend, or The Road, you won't want to miss HOOD!
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B01AMPP15G here.
Two years after the collapse of American civilization, hidden away in the mid-Atlantic countryside in the small town of Clearwater, a group of survivors led by a young marksman named Hood and an ex-cop by the name of Whiskey have found security in obscurity. Raging through the remnants of the northeast, two kings, the Kaiser and the Crusader, fight a war for control of the land.
Hood, Whiskey and the Clearwater crew survive by stealing just enough from the Kaiser to keep the town going. But they cannot stay hidden away forever. . .
For reasons he doesn't understand, Hood is pulled into a war he wants no part of. A war he cannot stop, a war that puts the lives of those he loves most on the line. Kind-hearted, Idealistic and a goofball at heart, Hood must embrace the stark reality of violence and ruthless survival that defines these new dark ages.
If you loved The Last of Us, I Am Legend, or The Road, you won't want to miss HOOD!
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B01AMPP15G here.
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First published January 13, 2016
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February 12, 2016
Wow...
This is a damned good book.
I've read a lot of postapoc fiction... a LOT, and I have to say that this is a solid five-star story.
What did I like about it? The characters. Mr. Pickering is able to bring these characters to life. They are people that you know... hell, they might even be you! Make no mistake, I like to have some ass-kicking in my wastelands, but it is ofen rare that I actually end up actually caring about the characters. Mr. Pickering does a fantastic job of making the reader despise a character, yet love them at the same time (and sometimes, just the opposite). They make decisions that, when you really think about it, we might very well make in the same situation.
It is often a rare thing when I feel a book is character-driven, but the author has simply done a wonderful job at doing just that.
I highly recommend this one.
This is a damned good book.
I've read a lot of postapoc fiction... a LOT, and I have to say that this is a solid five-star story.
What did I like about it? The characters. Mr. Pickering is able to bring these characters to life. They are people that you know... hell, they might even be you! Make no mistake, I like to have some ass-kicking in my wastelands, but it is ofen rare that I actually end up actually caring about the characters. Mr. Pickering does a fantastic job of making the reader despise a character, yet love them at the same time (and sometimes, just the opposite). They make decisions that, when you really think about it, we might very well make in the same situation.
It is often a rare thing when I feel a book is character-driven, but the author has simply done a wonderful job at doing just that.
I highly recommend this one.
January 24, 2016
If you're interested in post apocalyptic literature, this should be at the top of your list. The thoughtfulness and depth of the characters, in conjunction with a compelling plot, creates the feeling of a hopeful wistfulness rather than the bleakness of other P.A. novels. Beautiful prose.
May 1, 2016
This is a very readable post-apocalyptic tale. I do like the author's voice--he was able to bring me into the story and attach me to his characters more quickly than most. The scenes themselves are, for the most part, well-balanced between description and action; however, I felt the over-all world building was somewhat lacking. Perhaps it felt like this because the plot starts significantly after the world as they knew it fell, and there is no extensive telling of how things really went down. There is also minimal description of what the "new normal" had come to be like for any of the settlements and/or communities that are referenced.
I suppose my overall impression is that this did not feel like a final draft to me: there were some significant holes, and some areas that really could have been fleshed out to make the story SO much better. From a world-building perspective, there are a variety of different zombie-like creatures, but there is no rhyme or reason given for how and/or why these creatures exist, and they are dropped in so sparsely that they do not become a part of the landscape... The villain didn't work for me either. I wasn't able to grasp his worldview and what he was really trying to do, and I have a feeling the author understands the villain's motivations and beliefs in a way that really could make sense (think: any of history's known horrific leaders) -- but I didn't get him. There wasn't enough shown about how he became powerful, how his followers thought, etc. And, the scene with Hood's parents made absolutely no sense to me. Maybe I just missed something.
I liked that there is more to this novel than just a story. I liked how the first death in the book is woven through the book up until the very end. I liked that the book brought up issues ripe for discussion. I would have liked to have seen more of this in some ways... I am by no means a Robin Hood scholar (hmm I think my brain actually references Disney's version...), but I always enjoy mixing a little bit of history/philosophy/literature into pleasure reading. Perhaps all I would have needed was simply some notes from the author explaining some of his inspiration and what he was trying to accomplish and/or giving me a short refresher course on the Robin Hood tales.
I hope this review does not sound overly critical, as there are definitely some individual scenes that approach perfection. The characters are pretty great (the girls do need more work than the boys, though), and the descriptions really are put together well. All it really needs is a little bit more work piecing together the pieces.
I suppose my overall impression is that this did not feel like a final draft to me: there were some significant holes, and some areas that really could have been fleshed out to make the story SO much better. From a world-building perspective, there are a variety of different zombie-like creatures, but there is no rhyme or reason given for how and/or why these creatures exist, and they are dropped in so sparsely that they do not become a part of the landscape... The villain didn't work for me either. I wasn't able to grasp his worldview and what he was really trying to do, and I have a feeling the author understands the villain's motivations and beliefs in a way that really could make sense (think: any of history's known horrific leaders) -- but I didn't get him. There wasn't enough shown about how he became powerful, how his followers thought, etc. And, the scene with Hood's parents made absolutely no sense to me. Maybe I just missed something.
I liked that there is more to this novel than just a story. I liked how the first death in the book is woven through the book up until the very end. I liked that the book brought up issues ripe for discussion. I would have liked to have seen more of this in some ways... I am by no means a Robin Hood scholar (hmm I think my brain actually references Disney's version...), but I always enjoy mixing a little bit of history/philosophy/literature into pleasure reading. Perhaps all I would have needed was simply some notes from the author explaining some of his inspiration and what he was trying to accomplish and/or giving me a short refresher course on the Robin Hood tales.
I hope this review does not sound overly critical, as there are definitely some individual scenes that approach perfection. The characters are pretty great (the girls do need more work than the boys, though), and the descriptions really are put together well. All it really needs is a little bit more work piecing together the pieces.
May 19, 2020
This was an interesting take on Robin Hood. I love that he still stood for the people during this apocalypse. I enjoyed the story and would be interested in where the author takes the series.
June 10, 2016
I won a copy of Evan Pickering’s
Hood
in a Goodreads Apocalypse Whenever drawing.
I’m not very well versed in all things Robin Hood. In fact, ninety percent of my knowledge about Robin Hood comes from the animated Disney movie; the other ten percent from the Kevin Costner movie that I saw once twenty years ago. Therefore, I probably missed a lot of the Robin Hood/Hood parallels that the author wove into the story, and unfortunately I also probably missed some of the depth. I don’t know what this may indicate about my intellect (or lack thereof), but I did see what could be taken as some influence from the video game series Fallout.
That’s not to say that Hood was bad or shallow, because it was not. I’ve read a number of books from a variety of authors and sources; some of them were just painful, but I have to say that Hood is well-written, and that’s not a merit badge I give out very often. The story, the characters, the description were all well done. I was able to enjoy the story because I wasn’t being driven to apoplexy by bad grammar, magically-changing tenses, stupid science tricks, gun mistakes (I’ll quit a book over a revolver with a safety), or dei ex machina. It all just flowed together, like a good book is supposed to.
I suppose I should give a plot summary of sorts. Hood (the main character) lives with his sister and brother-in-law in a small settlement in post-nuclear America somewhere in the DC area. Their persistent spoiling raids against the assets of a despotic leader known only as “The Kaiser” eventually catches up with them in the form of a retaliatory raid in which Hood’s sister, Taylor, is taken hostage. Hood and his brother-in-law “Whiskey” set out to rescue Taylor before she disappears forever into the twisted, slaver empire of the Kaiser. Of course it’s a lot more complicated than that, and the landscape of the post-apocalyptic East coast is littered with a plethora of miscreant dirtbags that are easy to hate.
Overall, Hood is a good post-apocalyptic read. I appreciate any post-nuclear story that doesn’t beat us down with mutants and nuclear winter. In such a scenario, ordinary people will be the biggest danger; as this book well illustrates.
I’m not very well versed in all things Robin Hood. In fact, ninety percent of my knowledge about Robin Hood comes from the animated Disney movie; the other ten percent from the Kevin Costner movie that I saw once twenty years ago. Therefore, I probably missed a lot of the Robin Hood/Hood parallels that the author wove into the story, and unfortunately I also probably missed some of the depth. I don’t know what this may indicate about my intellect (or lack thereof), but I did see what could be taken as some influence from the video game series Fallout.
That’s not to say that Hood was bad or shallow, because it was not. I’ve read a number of books from a variety of authors and sources; some of them were just painful, but I have to say that Hood is well-written, and that’s not a merit badge I give out very often. The story, the characters, the description were all well done. I was able to enjoy the story because I wasn’t being driven to apoplexy by bad grammar, magically-changing tenses, stupid science tricks, gun mistakes (I’ll quit a book over a revolver with a safety), or dei ex machina. It all just flowed together, like a good book is supposed to.
I suppose I should give a plot summary of sorts. Hood (the main character) lives with his sister and brother-in-law in a small settlement in post-nuclear America somewhere in the DC area. Their persistent spoiling raids against the assets of a despotic leader known only as “The Kaiser” eventually catches up with them in the form of a retaliatory raid in which Hood’s sister, Taylor, is taken hostage. Hood and his brother-in-law “Whiskey” set out to rescue Taylor before she disappears forever into the twisted, slaver empire of the Kaiser. Of course it’s a lot more complicated than that, and the landscape of the post-apocalyptic East coast is littered with a plethora of miscreant dirtbags that are easy to hate.
Overall, Hood is a good post-apocalyptic read. I appreciate any post-nuclear story that doesn’t beat us down with mutants and nuclear winter. In such a scenario, ordinary people will be the biggest danger; as this book well illustrates.
April 14, 2016
A coming of age tale for any age
I think one of the biggest shortcomings for new authors is creating characters that jump off the page. Pickering breaks the mold here with HOOD. Every character that the reader comes across felt essential and needed to the story. And it didn’t just stop there. Every person in the story had a purpose. They added something, either to the story or to other characters. That is a rarity among new authors and I’m glad to say that Pickering nailed it.
A “coming of age” type story — there was a lot of parallels that many people could pull from this story. The world has become an incredibly dark and competitive place (the actual world) and the things that the characters must go through in this story really find common ground in today’s world. Pickering seems to dance the line between reality and his fiction by placing real world struggles in his fictional world.
I’m a little bummed that this wasn’t on audiobook — I really feel like this is one of those stories that a narrator could really turn into a masterpiece. A great narrator combined with Pickering writing style — I think this book would sell really well.
This was another book that I could see a movie (or even better, a mini-series) being made from. There was just so much going on at all times, and so many different ways that the story could have played out that I think that an American audience would love to “witness” it as it was happening.
If you are looking for the next best post-apocalyptic tale to read, look no further than HOOD. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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I think one of the biggest shortcomings for new authors is creating characters that jump off the page. Pickering breaks the mold here with HOOD. Every character that the reader comes across felt essential and needed to the story. And it didn’t just stop there. Every person in the story had a purpose. They added something, either to the story or to other characters. That is a rarity among new authors and I’m glad to say that Pickering nailed it.
A “coming of age” type story — there was a lot of parallels that many people could pull from this story. The world has become an incredibly dark and competitive place (the actual world) and the things that the characters must go through in this story really find common ground in today’s world. Pickering seems to dance the line between reality and his fiction by placing real world struggles in his fictional world.
I’m a little bummed that this wasn’t on audiobook — I really feel like this is one of those stories that a narrator could really turn into a masterpiece. A great narrator combined with Pickering writing style — I think this book would sell really well.
This was another book that I could see a movie (or even better, a mini-series) being made from. There was just so much going on at all times, and so many different ways that the story could have played out that I think that an American audience would love to “witness” it as it was happening.
If you are looking for the next best post-apocalyptic tale to read, look no further than HOOD. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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January 20, 2023
Sloppy editing and weird sister love vibes
It's a fun story, but sloppy editing makes it a very hard read. Example: "The man raised his gun then the man shot and Hood shot back at the man and the man fell down". That's not word for word but it's close to an exact passage from the story. That kind of stuff is throughout the text. I found myself glossing over a lot of the text as the mc tends to go on woolgathering tangents and scenic drives through the countryside that don't do anything to further the plot or aid in character growth.
The main character also seems obsessed with his sister in a romantic sense more than as a sibling. It gets to be a little creepy. He says stuff about finding his sister that you would only say about your lover.
It's a fun story, but sloppy editing makes it a very hard read. Example: "The man raised his gun then the man shot and Hood shot back at the man and the man fell down". That's not word for word but it's close to an exact passage from the story. That kind of stuff is throughout the text. I found myself glossing over a lot of the text as the mc tends to go on woolgathering tangents and scenic drives through the countryside that don't do anything to further the plot or aid in character growth.
The main character also seems obsessed with his sister in a romantic sense more than as a sibling. It gets to be a little creepy. He says stuff about finding his sister that you would only say about your lover.
August 14, 2016
A poignant story and a good read overall
This is a sari get with some talent for setting up scenes and characters. The overall story, the post apocalyptic world the story is set is pretty good but less compelling than I would have liked. Maybe because we are not privy of The Fall and we only get bits and pieces from the memories of the characters.
Maybe this is a book that would merit a prequel to really make sense.
But I enjoyed living the story through the characters eyes and emotions and I am looking forward to further installments.
This is a sari get with some talent for setting up scenes and characters. The overall story, the post apocalyptic world the story is set is pretty good but less compelling than I would have liked. Maybe because we are not privy of The Fall and we only get bits and pieces from the memories of the characters.
Maybe this is a book that would merit a prequel to really make sense.
But I enjoyed living the story through the characters eyes and emotions and I am looking forward to further installments.
September 2, 2016
Not for me
I read lots of dystopian novels. This one I did not like and finally had to put it down. The writing is okay however after getting through about 20%of the book I couldn't take it any more. Some authors just drop you in the middle of things and it takes forever to get a feel for the characters and what's going on. I don't like that. I don't like his writing style and some of the things his characters say are just plain silly in my opinion. I'm not saying it's a bad book but it isn't one for me.
I read lots of dystopian novels. This one I did not like and finally had to put it down. The writing is okay however after getting through about 20%of the book I couldn't take it any more. Some authors just drop you in the middle of things and it takes forever to get a feel for the characters and what's going on. I don't like that. I don't like his writing style and some of the things his characters say are just plain silly in my opinion. I'm not saying it's a bad book but it isn't one for me.
February 17, 2017
I received a free audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
This was a pretty good book - it had a decent plot with good characterization, but the narrator was spectacular. He had a way of bringing you in to the novel and making you care about the characters a lot quicker than most narrators. All of the characters were necessary, which is rare because normally in a novel you can imagine the novel without a specific character, but all of the characters in this post-apocalypse Robin Hood novel were necessary.
Great book - so great that I had to finish it in one sitting!
This was a pretty good book - it had a decent plot with good characterization, but the narrator was spectacular. He had a way of bringing you in to the novel and making you care about the characters a lot quicker than most narrators. All of the characters were necessary, which is rare because normally in a novel you can imagine the novel without a specific character, but all of the characters in this post-apocalypse Robin Hood novel were necessary.
Great book - so great that I had to finish it in one sitting!
September 30, 2016
Hood - Why did you have to go
I really loved this book and could not put it down. This is rare for me because I like to read other books at the same time that catch my interest.
The Author of this Post Apocalyptic Novel really made his people come to life. I am still fighting the lump in my throat. Very mature and intelligent writing.
I am not a great reviewer but this is a must read book for all Apocalyptic readers. Don't pass this one up
I really loved this book and could not put it down. This is rare for me because I like to read other books at the same time that catch my interest.
The Author of this Post Apocalyptic Novel really made his people come to life. I am still fighting the lump in my throat. Very mature and intelligent writing.
I am not a great reviewer but this is a must read book for all Apocalyptic readers. Don't pass this one up
October 10, 2016
In a dystopian world you expect dark and disturbing. This small band of survivors are trying to stay alive and hide from the evil left in the world. When Hood finds himself on his own, the world gets darker and survival even less probable.
The characters are well defined, even when they surprised me. We got into their heads.
The pace was consistent and flowed well. The situations described in detail.
I was allowed an audible version of this book for review purposes.
The characters are well defined, even when they surprised me. We got into their heads.
The pace was consistent and flowed well. The situations described in detail.
I was allowed an audible version of this book for review purposes.
October 18, 2017
Ok, I received the audiobook version of this book and figured it would be a quick read. Not so much. I found it hard to enter the world created in this book, and even harder to understand exactly where the characters were coming from, much less realize what was going on for the most part. I am honestly writing this review to have this book removed from my current reading list...
I received this book quite some time ago, started it, stopped...returned to it, stopped again...I just couldn't latch onto what was going on in this book. That being said, you should keep in mind the fact that fantasy and mystery are usually the books I read most often, so even though I usually enjoy most dystopian books, this one was not for me.
That being said...if you are a fan of rather realistic dystopian type novels with a military edge/flavor, then you will probably enjoy reading this book. As you can see, I still haven't been able to finish it. It took me months to get halfway through it, and I'm still not sure I can finish it at this point. Only time will tell. Just expect the characters in this book to have a very 'real' flavor, and the full range of language and profanity that goes along with that in a time of crisis.
NOTE: I personally think my husband would enjoy reading this book, if I could ever convince him to read a fiction book. He would most likely feel right at home with the characters in this novel, and since I know he already listens to anything involving war, military and lots of gunfire to doze right off to sleep...I'm fairly sure he'd enjoy reading this book.
I received this book quite some time ago, started it, stopped...returned to it, stopped again...I just couldn't latch onto what was going on in this book. That being said, you should keep in mind the fact that fantasy and mystery are usually the books I read most often, so even though I usually enjoy most dystopian books, this one was not for me.
That being said...if you are a fan of rather realistic dystopian type novels with a military edge/flavor, then you will probably enjoy reading this book. As you can see, I still haven't been able to finish it. It took me months to get halfway through it, and I'm still not sure I can finish it at this point. Only time will tell. Just expect the characters in this book to have a very 'real' flavor, and the full range of language and profanity that goes along with that in a time of crisis.
NOTE: I personally think my husband would enjoy reading this book, if I could ever convince him to read a fiction book. He would most likely feel right at home with the characters in this novel, and since I know he already listens to anything involving war, military and lots of gunfire to doze right off to sleep...I'm fairly sure he'd enjoy reading this book.
October 9, 2019
The aggressive re structuring of a human dystopian society is further heightened in a post apocalyptic setting within the USA, where access to fire arms is relatively easy. (Sic) That coming for the country that gave people the Austplotation imagery of the Mad Max series.
While being and exciting action adventure, and extremely suited to a visual media plot writer, this novel did not really provide anything new about people and the early days post apocalypse that would make this work otherwise stand out from a pack of similarly themed & set books.
The character development was very good, especially the insights into the thoughts processes of the lead protagonists; Frequently demonstrating the ethical conflicts that crisis survival can result in.
While being and exciting action adventure, and extremely suited to a visual media plot writer, this novel did not really provide anything new about people and the early days post apocalypse that would make this work otherwise stand out from a pack of similarly themed & set books.
The character development was very good, especially the insights into the thoughts processes of the lead protagonists; Frequently demonstrating the ethical conflicts that crisis survival can result in.
October 9, 2025
First, I highly recommend this gun-smoke infused, curse laden, high-octane, post-society adventure (even the cat food dinners). Pickering's novel is a Robin Hood retelling in the world of a fallen America that blends the despair and grit of the Fallout franchise into the desperate hope of a single individual's drive to retain the last vestiges of what make all of us human.
Mixed with smatterings of levity, Hood explores how humanity can devolve towards desperation, the despicable, and survivalist apathy where we lose sight of the integral part of ourselves which defined a shared sense of unity.
This novel questions, eviscerates, tortures, redefines, and ultimately reclaims that fragile fabric unity. Hood is a story ultimately about and for the discovery of family.
Mixed with smatterings of levity, Hood explores how humanity can devolve towards desperation, the despicable, and survivalist apathy where we lose sight of the integral part of ourselves which defined a shared sense of unity.
This novel questions, eviscerates, tortures, redefines, and ultimately reclaims that fragile fabric unity. Hood is a story ultimately about and for the discovery of family.
December 6, 2021
Pretty decent character building. I thought the relationship between Whiskey and Hood was believable and probably the best part of the book.
The "I'm pointing a loaded gun at you, haha it's just a prank" part left a sour taste in my mouth.
The combat was a little unbelievable, the MC appears to be supernaturally gifted with a gun. Although Hood's namesake was probably similar with a bow so I can forgive that.
Unfortunately I spent a fair chunk of the book hoping it would be over soon, although I can't point to anything in particular as a reason for that. Overall a mediocre post apocalyptic book.
The "I'm pointing a loaded gun at you, haha it's just a prank" part left a sour taste in my mouth.
The combat was a little unbelievable, the MC appears to be supernaturally gifted with a gun. Although Hood's namesake was probably similar with a bow so I can forgive that.
Unfortunately I spent a fair chunk of the book hoping it would be over soon, although I can't point to anything in particular as a reason for that. Overall a mediocre post apocalyptic book.
August 11, 2018
Post Apocalyptic Robin Hood? SOLD!
Hood was that most surprising of things, a quick impulse buy on Amazon that didn’t cost much. I figured what the hell, if the book sucks I’m not out much. Holy crap, this was a good book! The writing only occasionally fell back on overly dramatic tropes, and was extremely well done. In one or two spots, there may have been some filler where the narrative seemed to lag a bit, but for the most part the pacing kept me moving along. Looking forward to diving into the next in the series.
Hood was that most surprising of things, a quick impulse buy on Amazon that didn’t cost much. I figured what the hell, if the book sucks I’m not out much. Holy crap, this was a good book! The writing only occasionally fell back on overly dramatic tropes, and was extremely well done. In one or two spots, there may have been some filler where the narrative seemed to lag a bit, but for the most part the pacing kept me moving along. Looking forward to diving into the next in the series.
October 26, 2020
I hope I never have to live through an apocalypse...I can barely make it through a pandemic. That being said I rate this book 3 stars. Gritty story of a young man with gentle idealistic views in a world gone mad after his world has ended. He is true and loyal and feels deeply about his actions. Though the world around him tells him to forget the past he can't and won't. He goes through literal hell to rescue his sister but finds love and family in the people he cares for.
June 11, 2018
A+
I know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but something about the cover of this book, the green tinted one with the rifle on it, intrigued me. I'm glad it did, and I'm glad I read it. I really liked this book. The characters were easy to like (the good guys at least), the story was action packed, and the writing was good. I highly recommend it.
I know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but something about the cover of this book, the green tinted one with the rifle on it, intrigued me. I'm glad it did, and I'm glad I read it. I really liked this book. The characters were easy to like (the good guys at least), the story was action packed, and the writing was good. I highly recommend it.
November 26, 2020
Probably just the wrong book/genre for me.
There were only 3 main characters - together or as 2+1 or 1+2. Searching for another named character or two.
I find that I keep reading a bit of this book and then a whole other book and then another bit ... Oh, but loved chapter 7 (I hate heights) I've read 6 other books while reading this one.
Too much angst in the story.
There were only 3 main characters - together or as 2+1 or 1+2. Searching for another named character or two.
I find that I keep reading a bit of this book and then a whole other book and then another bit ... Oh, but loved chapter 7 (I hate heights) I've read 6 other books while reading this one.
Too much angst in the story.
November 24, 2021
Lots of action
This book was hard to put down. However the main character seemed to be uncannily lucky. One plot twist was pretty predictable. I did not like the ending, but that is not criticism. I don’t plan to read more in the series. Editing was so-so, some word use, grammatical, and punctuation errors.
This book was hard to put down. However the main character seemed to be uncannily lucky. One plot twist was pretty predictable. I did not like the ending, but that is not criticism. I don’t plan to read more in the series. Editing was so-so, some word use, grammatical, and punctuation errors.
May 18, 2017
Good read.
Kind of a cliff hanger sad ending, but lots of action and intrigue that keeps the book flowing. Thanks for the free book. I will be buying the second to keep up with Whiskey Taylor, and I suspect more from Hood.
Kind of a cliff hanger sad ending, but lots of action and intrigue that keeps the book flowing. Thanks for the free book. I will be buying the second to keep up with Whiskey Taylor, and I suspect more from Hood.
January 16, 2018
A well envisioned post apocalyptic world. The goal is survival and the plot keeps you moving on a quick pace with lulls long enough for you to catch your breath. The characters are developed and really drive the story. I am looking forward to more books in this series.
March 28, 2018
This was just a fantastic read. I loved it from start to finish.can't wait to get started on the next one
Book was great story was great , it was Damon good entertainment, which is what I read for. Can't say enough. Read it.
Book was great story was great , it was Damon good entertainment, which is what I read for. Can't say enough. Read it.
January 29, 2019
I enjoyed this read. Although, at some points, it kind of dragged and left you wanting more. Overall, a good read. The characters are easy to relate to. The ending is what really got me though. It unexpected but a phenomenal way to end this story.
February 7, 2020
More rounded than the prequel
Read this after the prequel and I think it is the best order to read them in, although this book can be read as a stand-alone.
I enjoyed it very much and felt greatly invested in the main characters.
Read this after the prequel and I think it is the best order to read them in, although this book can be read as a stand-alone.
I enjoyed it very much and felt greatly invested in the main characters.
April 24, 2020
Post apoplectic fall under two categorize. Either the lots of action in world gone mad . Or very preachy and very negative 👎. This falls in the latter . All they do is whine in this book .
Not my cup of tea 🍵. 1-1/2 stars
Not my cup of tea 🍵. 1-1/2 stars
May 19, 2020
A good post-apocalyptic story. We never do find out what happened, but boy is America in a world of hurt. Perhaps later in the story we'll find out. The ending is very bittersweet. I won't say more. Good characters. Believable story. Could use better proofreading - lots of missing words.
April 6, 2021
Finished this a while ago, it was ok, and as a one off worked well, was disappointed to find in the last few pages that a sequel was coming, that really is pointless, it just is not strong enough to warrant continuation.
January 10, 2022
Not so great
I just couldn’t get excited about these characters. Lots of errors I the plot. Too many expectations that you knew what was going on in the book. I was happy when I finished the book because now I can toss it. Not that good…I cannot recommend it.
I just couldn’t get excited about these characters. Lots of errors I the plot. Too many expectations that you knew what was going on in the book. I was happy when I finished the book because now I can toss it. Not that good…I cannot recommend it.
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