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The Last War #5
The Killing Fields
Nicholas Platt walks into an international sales conference unaware that he’s just set foot on ground zero of the impending apocalypse. Forced into a high-octane battle for survival, Nick and three strangers fight to endure the clutches of a multi-layered nightmare, an apocalyptic nightmare too diabolical for even the machines to fathom. From the famed San Diego Conference Center to the waters of the Pacific Ocean to a charming little island in Newport Beach, this edge-of-your-seat, post-apocalyptic thriller pits Indigo’s father, Nick, against not only the machines, but against the twisted eccentricities of man. In the end, The Killing Fields will beg the question: when the world is burning, who will be more ferocious, artificial intelligence or the humans?
The fall of civilization to the machines has never been more real…
The President of the United States realizes he’s caught in the middle of a coup d’état when members of his cabinet and his security detail turn on him. Instead of forces foreign and domestic trying to steal the seat of power, the President learns humans are in league with artificial intelligence in a worldwide takeover involving something called The Silver Queen. For those who wondered how the EMPs came to be, what the AI God is and how the world quickly descended into a post-apocalyptic hot zone, The Killing Fields will answer those questions.
The fall of civilization to the machines has never been more real…
The President of the United States realizes he’s caught in the middle of a coup d’état when members of his cabinet and his security detail turn on him. Instead of forces foreign and domestic trying to steal the seat of power, the President learns humans are in league with artificial intelligence in a worldwide takeover involving something called The Silver Queen. For those who wondered how the EMPs came to be, what the AI God is and how the world quickly descended into a post-apocalyptic hot zone, The Killing Fields will answer those questions.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2018
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August 14, 2018
I just read this whole 6 book apocalyptic series. It is a great series and I am now waiting on the final book to see how it all ends. The books give us many different people in many different areas of the country and then brings them all together in an unbelievable, but believable way. There are some problems with syntax and a some words are in the wrong place and some are repeated. But I am not here to talk about editing, because the truth is it does not affect or detract from the story which I can not seem to put down.
July 3, 2018
Tantalizing!!
This whole series is a fantastic read. So many things to think about that I never paid attention to before. Characters are captivating. And now another twist that has me on pins and needles until Book 6 comes out!
This whole series is a fantastic read. So many things to think about that I never paid attention to before. Characters are captivating. And now another twist that has me on pins and needles until Book 6 comes out!
July 23, 2018
Still enjoying the ride.
I find it enjoying the way new characters are brought forth with new circumstances. Quite inventive. Each of the books could use more editing but this one is the best shape of all of them so far.
I find it enjoying the way new characters are brought forth with new circumstances. Quite inventive. Each of the books could use more editing but this one is the best shape of all of them so far.
May 2, 2020
Really did not enjoy this one as much as the others. Felt like the president chapters where boring. Loved the plot of the other stories and LOVE all the characters. Easily becoming one of my favorite series of all time
May 12, 2021
Great read
I enjoyed every minute of it. The story is how it all began. As a with the other series these people make great characters with a great story. Keeps your attention and never lets go.
I enjoyed every minute of it. The story is how it all began. As a with the other series these people make great characters with a great story. Keeps your attention and never lets go.
March 27, 2022
The killing fields
Really good series full of action and fast paced . Technology is taking over the world . People are dying and not only because of the machines. It's survival of the fittest . I would definitely recommend this series.
Really good series full of action and fast paced . Technology is taking over the world . People are dying and not only because of the machines. It's survival of the fittest . I would definitely recommend this series.
October 12, 2023
Good but not great.
I just wasn’t into this book as much as the other four. It felt like going over old ground to an extent and it was hard to concentrate. I’ve downloaded the next book ready.
I just wasn’t into this book as much as the other four. It felt like going over old ground to an extent and it was hard to concentrate. I’ve downloaded the next book ready.
June 26, 2024
Great series and great book!
This is a really great series. Each group of characters, I'm invested in and need to know what's next. The writing is professional, which I love because grammar and typos, though understandable, distract me alot. I'm sad there's only two more left.
This is a really great series. Each group of characters, I'm invested in and need to know what's next. The writing is professional, which I love because grammar and typos, though understandable, distract me alot. I'm sad there's only two more left.
May 28, 2018
Great read
This is a great book with lots of twists and turns that I was not expecting. Can hardly wait for the next book.
This is a great book with lots of twists and turns that I was not expecting. Can hardly wait for the next book.
June 1, 2018
Great Adventure
It's all about the personalities. Well developed multi track story lines. Book is part of a series, but it serves as a stand alone novel too.
It's all about the personalities. Well developed multi track story lines. Book is part of a series, but it serves as a stand alone novel too.
June 25, 2018
I love all of Ryan Schow's books. He makes you like and care about the characters. Will have you wanting more.
July 10, 2018
It was very good and in some places gross. But I loved it now on to the next one.
August 31, 2018
The Killing Fields review
The Killing Fields is the fifth post apocalyptic EMP survival book in The Last War series written by author Ryan Schow.
The Killing Fields is the fifth post apocalyptic EMP survival book in The Last War series written by author Ryan Schow.
September 2, 2018
Can't wait to read the next one....keeps you on edge.
November 3, 2018
Excellent story
Excellent story about a man who is doing what he can to get home after a horrible attack on the U.S.. Edge of your seat action.
Excellent story about a man who is doing what he can to get home after a horrible attack on the U.S.. Edge of your seat action.
March 9, 2019
Absolutely riveting. Can’t seem to tear myself away. Love the series and can’t wait to see how it all plays out.
June 24, 2019
Second chance
Great to see how you have been able to shock and awe me again. The twists and turns are amazing.
Great to see how you have been able to shock and awe me again. The twists and turns are amazing.
September 21, 2020
Awesome,
This is an awesome, can’t put it down, roller coaster of a ride series. One of the best post apocalyptic series I have read. Highly recommend to others.
This is an awesome, can’t put it down, roller coaster of a ride series. One of the best post apocalyptic series I have read. Highly recommend to others.
August 24, 2021
I liked book 5..I think maybe they should just have 2 books instead of 7 in the series..combine seven into 2.
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