The Chase After Midnight

Pandemonium #1

by Moira Barrie

After graduating from university, twenty-four-year-old Ava Buchanan has moved to a tiny town in Pennsylvania in order to keep her mother company. Victorher brother and a member of a secretive military organizationcalls her every year around her birthday for an awkward conversation, but otherwise, her life is generally peaceful. Recently, however, Avas dreams have turned odd and a handsome protector emerges to save her as the world she knows becomes a postapocalyptic wasteland. Add to that the dark and unexpected presence of Victor in her life for more than the occasional call, and Ava begins to feel like something is amiss. At first, she is able to convince herself her dreams are just dreams. But she wont be so lucky. As Ava unravels the mystery of her destiny and connects with people who can help her fulfill it, she discovers there are dark forces intent on destroying her. In this novel, a young woman having strange dreams discovers that she has powers beyond her imaginationand must face equally unimaginable dangers.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2016

About the author

No dream is too big, or too small, but all dreams take hard work and dedication. I have dreamed of publishing a book since I was a child, despite many people telling me I couldn't, I held on to the dream, it took me 20 years to do it.

Reviews

[D.K. Pike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific read. A fantasy story grounded in reality. Reminds me of Christopher Priest’s ‘The Affirmation’. Highly recommend for anyone who likes fantasy and YA.

[Morgan Waddle · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took a few chapters for me to get into this book and the writting style. But it was well worth it.

The story is captivating and kept me wanting more. Much like Ava I have more questions then answers. Hopefully we will get them in the next book.

This ends with some big realizations and you hanging off a cliff wondering what the f*** just happened.

I light easy read you can sink your teeth into for the afternoon.

[Stacey (Bookalorian) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book one - The chase after midnight

Ava is living the kind of life any 24 year old dreams of…. Except she is having some odd dreams… A handsome stranger in a post apocalyptic world.

When she meets this handsome stranger while on vacation, Ava starts to understand that her dreams aren’t dreams at all but a prolific life she had no idea about. The more Ava learns about the lives she has forgotten, the more danger she and the people around her are in.


I’m glad I had book 2 because book one kinda stopped dead haha. I liked the concept of the book. I found it descriptive and interesting but like a baby bird, it was slowly shakingly finding its feet.
I wasn’t a fan of Aidan. I don’t know why but he had that controlling toxicity, I am protecting you for my own benefit vibe to him. I never warm up to him. I thought Ava came across naive and a little annoying at times but I understand that not knowing who you are can do that to a person.

I thought it was well constructed and had some serious potential to become a really solid series.

The writing came across a little amateurish in places but all in all I was really quite entertained.

3.75 stars! Solid start to the series

[brittnee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a hidden gem!

A young 24yo Ava starts to have strange dreams and discovers she has powers beyond her imagination, which also brings her danger. This was a great high fantasy read with a cliffhanger that will make you run straight for book two! Highly recommend reading for fantasy book lovers who also enjoy some fated mates, enemies to lovers, past life, magical elements, self-discovery and some betrayal.

Great page turning adventure filled with a good plot & characters. Overall loved the book & can't wait to continue on to book two!

[Karen Boblett · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I had known this was a FANTASY novel, I wouldn't have read it. I gave the author a three rating because I thought her writing was quite good for a first time author. Otherwise, I would have given it a one or two rating. She had a good introduction to the characters in the story. But the introduction went on way too long. When the reader finally gets to the story line, it seemed jumbled in places. The ending was really off the wall and a short read to the end of the novel.

[Kimberly Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received the 2nd book of this series in a giveaway so obviously I had to buy the 1st.

I enjoyed this book however it felt a monotone. There were lapses of time that bothered me as well as the hunger games like battle. I feel like this book should have been longer to get a sense of what is happening.

I am intrigued by the characters and storyline however and am starting the 2nd book this evening. I'm hoping that it will clear up some of the storyline.

[Racheal Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me hooked. Between the characters, storyline, and twists and turns you really felt immersed in the story. The writing was absolutely beautiful and the author really did a good job at portraying the characters and leaving us with cliff hangers and questions making you look forward to the next book.

[Kelsie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My life is crazy busy with almost no time to read anymore, but I started reading Pandemonium and I could not put it down! It's not your average series of plot lines that are predictable and leave you uninterested at all. Love that it kept me on my toes :) ordering the 2nd book now for my babymoon next month and already warned my husband I need my book time :)

[Ana Isabel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good premise, bad execution

The book synopsis showed promise, but ten pages in, you could already tell this book was going to be rough. When you are at the 61% mark and nothing of substance has happened yet, it’s the mark of a book poorly edited. This book suffered from not knowing what it wanted to be. It does end in a cliffhanger, but I don’t care for a resolution.

[Sherry Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love fantasy type books and this one is great! The book is awesome, filled with adventures, excitement, wonderful characters that have my attention though out each page! The book cover is awesome too!!!

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, writing style aside. The telling felt a bit disjointed, like it could have benefitted from a good editor. But I'm engaged and am ready for book 2!

[Kira Klassen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a 3.5 read for me but didn't want to put it down as a 3 on the stars up top.

I received this book from Moira and was so excited to read it! I like the idea behind the book and all the characters that are introduced. I’m so confused about who Ava is supposed to be with because Kieran and Aidan both seem to have chemistry with her!! I think the world building is cool I just am still a little co fuse don the bigger picture but I’m sure that will come in further books!

The one thing that made this a lower rating was the transitions. I feel like the transitions between scenes and chapters could’ve been a lot smoother. And I felt like some information was kinda just thrown at you.

But overall, the book was pretty good. I just wish there was more details!!

[Susan King · Rating 1 out of 5]

I won this book through the Goodreads Giveaways. This was a little hard to follow, the characters back stories was a little confusing and the battle reminded me of Hunger Games. Also the editing errors were somewhat distracting.

[annette · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐