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Zero Hour
An unsuspecting country. A rogue state. A weapon the likes of which the world has never seen.
Jackson Block finds himself stranded at 15,000 feet above Boston inside a plane with a dead pilot and no easy way down. When he reaches the ground he discovers that the city - and the country - has torn itself apart. With his fiancée stuck in a small town hours away, he must draw upon every resource he can muster to make it to her before those who would seek to profit from this unprecedented disaster come forth from the shadows...
Zero Hour is a 6-part novel-length post-apocalyptic survival thriller series that asks one simple question: do you have what it takes to survive? The story follows the unleashing of a bio-weapon on an unsuspecting American populace, killing hundreds of millions in the blink of an eye.
This post-apocalyptic thriller is written as a collaboration between Justin Bell and #1 bestselling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus. Zero Hour is a gripping post-apoc thrill ride that takes a unique look at the post-apocalyptic genre and will leave you breathless with every turn of the page. Filled with intense, heart-pumping action, this series will be released at a rate of approximately one book per month.
Jackson Block finds himself stranded at 15,000 feet above Boston inside a plane with a dead pilot and no easy way down. When he reaches the ground he discovers that the city - and the country - has torn itself apart. With his fiancée stuck in a small town hours away, he must draw upon every resource he can muster to make it to her before those who would seek to profit from this unprecedented disaster come forth from the shadows...
Zero Hour is a 6-part novel-length post-apocalyptic survival thriller series that asks one simple question: do you have what it takes to survive? The story follows the unleashing of a bio-weapon on an unsuspecting American populace, killing hundreds of millions in the blink of an eye.
This post-apocalyptic thriller is written as a collaboration between Justin Bell and #1 bestselling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus. Zero Hour is a gripping post-apoc thrill ride that takes a unique look at the post-apocalyptic genre and will leave you breathless with every turn of the page. Filled with intense, heart-pumping action, this series will be released at a rate of approximately one book per month.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2018
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January 3, 2019
I wanted to like this book because it was a change from all the other "end of time" books but it is so badly written it's actually a distraction from the plot. I didn't find typos or misspells just writing that makes me cringe! (Melanie) "She took a swipe at a snatch of tears", what in the hell is a snatch of tears? (Lisa) is sitting on the porch at her fathers home in Aldrich, CT feeling a sense of anger at having to be home to help in the care of her mother who discovered she has cancer just two months ago, and is now on her death bed dying.....what a selfish twit! She (Lisa) is also looking at the sky, noting it's beauty but wondering what's happing to Jackson during the melt down of Boston and now hears that Connecticut has been hit by numerous disasters just a few miles away, she's still sitting there sipping her coffee. "She (Lisa) takes a long slurping sip, holds it in her mouth savoring it before slowly swallowing" Lovely, and really who cares? I also wanted to like Jackson Block, after he heroically lands the plane that he was a passenger on returning home to Boston when his pilot suddenly drops dead, bleeding from the mouth. But he spends his time running from Hascom Field Airport to his apartment in downtown Boston, thinking about how little he makes at his job and the fact that his lifestyle sucks, his apartment sucks, etc.. People are dropping dead all around him and this guy is still running TO the disaster..... The story line is what sucks, it jumps all over the place from one person to the next, there is no focus, that's why I gave it two stars. But, guess what? I'm reading the second one, it's free on Unlimited and I'm loving a good chuckle.
February 14, 2024
This started out ok, with Jackson in the plane, trying to land it, seeing the other plane crash. Then it kind of bottomed out.
I'm being generous giving this 2 stars. I really wanted to like this book and to like it enough to continue this series.
I'm being generous giving this 2 stars. I really wanted to like this book and to like it enough to continue this series.
August 24, 2018
Zero Hour -a review by Rosemary Kenny
A Stephen King (Green Mile)-style way of generating more income by publishing the story in 6 parts instead of altogether, Justin Bell and Mike Kraus' excellent co-authorship sets off the action of this first novella, (134 pages) at a cracking pace, setting out many of the standard post-apocalyptic tropes of a hero on a mission, helping/uniting with 'good guys', while somehow surviving a deadly bio-weapon that has caused many millions of US citizens to simply drop dead without warning.
The MC/hero is a Jack Reacher/Jack Ryan/Ethan Hunt/Jason Bourne/James Bond interchangeable character, in this case called Jason Block, who's saved a plane full of people when the pilot drops dead at 15,000 feet. (No mention is made of a co-pilot or why/how JB knows how to fly a plane) and on the way down sees a 737 aeroplane crash in 9/11-like manner into a Boston skyscraper causing many further fatalities.
Our hero must get across the country to save his fiancee Lisa (how he knows she's still alive/hasn't 'saved' herself/hasn't set off to find him, is also not explained). Along the way the idea of the Government's elite military team looking for a particular survivor - in this case a young girl - who in a cruel twist is supposed to be killed and her remains used for the 'greater good' in finding a antidote &/or cure for the deadly virus.
The usual breakdown of communications systems, absence of law and order, breakdown of civilisation are all present, with the only other unusual theme being that apparently the bio-weapons are aimed at a particular type of person/segment of society rather than the general population.
Although it is on the brief side, the reason for the sudden ending is for Zero Hour #1 to lead straight into the next and subsequent four 'episodes' to bring it to full novel status. The novella is well-written and proofread so fans of survivalism against the odds with a strong main character and plenty of action will be more than satisfied. The whole set would make a good tv series or action movie, which may be the thinking behind the storyline. Why not buy them and decide for yourself!
A Stephen King (Green Mile)-style way of generating more income by publishing the story in 6 parts instead of altogether, Justin Bell and Mike Kraus' excellent co-authorship sets off the action of this first novella, (134 pages) at a cracking pace, setting out many of the standard post-apocalyptic tropes of a hero on a mission, helping/uniting with 'good guys', while somehow surviving a deadly bio-weapon that has caused many millions of US citizens to simply drop dead without warning.
The MC/hero is a Jack Reacher/Jack Ryan/Ethan Hunt/Jason Bourne/James Bond interchangeable character, in this case called Jason Block, who's saved a plane full of people when the pilot drops dead at 15,000 feet. (No mention is made of a co-pilot or why/how JB knows how to fly a plane) and on the way down sees a 737 aeroplane crash in 9/11-like manner into a Boston skyscraper causing many further fatalities.
Our hero must get across the country to save his fiancee Lisa (how he knows she's still alive/hasn't 'saved' herself/hasn't set off to find him, is also not explained). Along the way the idea of the Government's elite military team looking for a particular survivor - in this case a young girl - who in a cruel twist is supposed to be killed and her remains used for the 'greater good' in finding a antidote &/or cure for the deadly virus.
The usual breakdown of communications systems, absence of law and order, breakdown of civilisation are all present, with the only other unusual theme being that apparently the bio-weapons are aimed at a particular type of person/segment of society rather than the general population.
Although it is on the brief side, the reason for the sudden ending is for Zero Hour #1 to lead straight into the next and subsequent four 'episodes' to bring it to full novel status. The novella is well-written and proofread so fans of survivalism against the odds with a strong main character and plenty of action will be more than satisfied. The whole set would make a good tv series or action movie, which may be the thinking behind the storyline. Why not buy them and decide for yourself!
September 5, 2018
Flawed
This is my favorite genre but won't be one of my favorite series. The author makes three, in my mind, critical mistakes. First, spending excessive time setting up the disaster. We get it, an engineered virus starts the end. Second, flopping from one character and group to the next without focusing. Multiple groups need connection for cohesion. The best thing about apocalyptic fiction is exploring how a character reacts and copes. Good character development takes focused development. I can't relate or care about a character who doesn't think, grow, plan or respond. The IT engineer almost makes the grade but just misses because the book bounces off him too often for cohesion. Finally, the world won't break down in a few hours. We saw this in New York City and the Twin Towers. There are always evil people, lazy people, foolish people and people in denial. But the vast majority are those who try to do the right thing. In a widespread bio-hazard with comprehensive die off the proportion of individuals with criminal tendencies will remain the same. Their families and friends will die off proportionately. It would take time to identify others of the same bent and they would be likely to kill each other before running after a stranger. Good premise, poor execution.
This is my favorite genre but won't be one of my favorite series. The author makes three, in my mind, critical mistakes. First, spending excessive time setting up the disaster. We get it, an engineered virus starts the end. Second, flopping from one character and group to the next without focusing. Multiple groups need connection for cohesion. The best thing about apocalyptic fiction is exploring how a character reacts and copes. Good character development takes focused development. I can't relate or care about a character who doesn't think, grow, plan or respond. The IT engineer almost makes the grade but just misses because the book bounces off him too often for cohesion. Finally, the world won't break down in a few hours. We saw this in New York City and the Twin Towers. There are always evil people, lazy people, foolish people and people in denial. But the vast majority are those who try to do the right thing. In a widespread bio-hazard with comprehensive die off the proportion of individuals with criminal tendencies will remain the same. Their families and friends will die off proportionately. It would take time to identify others of the same bent and they would be likely to kill each other before running after a stranger. Good premise, poor execution.
October 5, 2022
Dreadful writing, so bad in fact I just couldn't finish it; which is not my custom. I'm always thinking it must get better at some point but it doesn't. The writing is so bad all around. Apocalypse novels are interesting mainly for how the characters react to the stress of the situation(s). From virtually no character development to such a boring plot (more to do with such dull writing) that it was a chore to want to continue. Characters are killed and others in the group shrug it off as if nothing happened and continue on with no precautions. Just dumb writing and comes off as the writer has no understanding of how spec op units operate and seems he doesn't really know weapons or tactics.
One and done with this series.
One and done with this series.
September 22, 2018
First up, I have to say that the story line in this novel is square in my favorite genre, so I am probably a little biased toward it. I want to know what happens as the story progresses.
And there is my first criticism of the book: It's split into little parts - this first being only 165 pages. Yes, it cost less than a dollar for the Kindle version, but each of the next three books is almost $4 for the Kindle editions, and they all have fewer than 200 pages. The first book doesn't wrap anything up, so it's certainly not a series of stories that could stand alone. If they all follow that format, it's one really expensive ebook, split into four episodes, costing almost $13.
That's a reasonable price, in my opinion, for one really good novel. Given the low pricing of the competition in this genre, I expected this to be super-good. This one is half-way there.
Don't get me wrong: I like the story a lot, and I'm willing to suspend belief about a whole bunch of things for the sake of a story like this. It's not the plot 'facts' that are problematic, but the lack of editing which repeatedly sucks me out of the story long enough (and often enough) to notice unnecessary editorial flaws.
With all due respect to the beta readers listed in the frontmatter, the authors really should invest in a professional editor to whittle down the repeated descriptions (just when we think the author's describing the next part, we realise it's the same thing, reiterated), inconsistent plot facts (is it the middle of winter or not?) and eliminate all but one of the bazillion things that are "like fingers". I like the way that language is used, and an editor will allow it to shine in its best light.
I do like the story weaving. A lot. I will buy the next installment because I want to know what happens next.
Some of the other reviewers have noted a lack of character development. This appears to be true of the caricatured baddies, but I will respectfully disagree with them regarding the main characters. We see subtle revelations about some of the characters in their behaviors, thoughts and speech - presumably deliberate. For example, I want to know more about the young guy from the factory and also about Jackson, because they both seem to be making a genuine effort. On the other hand, Lisa is more of a dichotomy: sweetly concerned yet ignorantly self-centered. I don't particularly like her so far, but that is interesting, and I'm keen to see how/if she develops in the future episodes.
And there is my first criticism of the book: It's split into little parts - this first being only 165 pages. Yes, it cost less than a dollar for the Kindle version, but each of the next three books is almost $4 for the Kindle editions, and they all have fewer than 200 pages. The first book doesn't wrap anything up, so it's certainly not a series of stories that could stand alone. If they all follow that format, it's one really expensive ebook, split into four episodes, costing almost $13.
That's a reasonable price, in my opinion, for one really good novel. Given the low pricing of the competition in this genre, I expected this to be super-good. This one is half-way there.
Don't get me wrong: I like the story a lot, and I'm willing to suspend belief about a whole bunch of things for the sake of a story like this. It's not the plot 'facts' that are problematic, but the lack of editing which repeatedly sucks me out of the story long enough (and often enough) to notice unnecessary editorial flaws.
With all due respect to the beta readers listed in the frontmatter, the authors really should invest in a professional editor to whittle down the repeated descriptions (just when we think the author's describing the next part, we realise it's the same thing, reiterated), inconsistent plot facts (is it the middle of winter or not?) and eliminate all but one of the bazillion things that are "like fingers". I like the way that language is used, and an editor will allow it to shine in its best light.
I do like the story weaving. A lot. I will buy the next installment because I want to know what happens next.
Some of the other reviewers have noted a lack of character development. This appears to be true of the caricatured baddies, but I will respectfully disagree with them regarding the main characters. We see subtle revelations about some of the characters in their behaviors, thoughts and speech - presumably deliberate. For example, I want to know more about the young guy from the factory and also about Jackson, because they both seem to be making a genuine effort. On the other hand, Lisa is more of a dichotomy: sweetly concerned yet ignorantly self-centered. I don't particularly like her so far, but that is interesting, and I'm keen to see how/if she develops in the future episodes.
August 28, 2018
Good book, authors are very talented, a few editing mistakes
I really enjoyed this book. The storyline and plot are well done, and the characters are engaging if not fully developed. I would definitely recommend this book and I'm positive you'll enjoy it.
As the target audience is made up of people familiar with weapons, there are some glaring errors.
Dave got some buckshot in his leg yet was still able to chase Jackson and Carter. Later Ricky rotated his shoulder and flexed his arm at the elbow, pulling up his own sleeve. "Yea, I think I got some [buckshot] in the arm. A purple welt was forming at the triceps.
"Yeah, at least the old man wasn't poppin' at us with his nine. Neither one of us would be standing right now.'"
It was buckshot. Each pellet is the size of a 9mm bullet. They would definitely know they'd been shot and probably be bleeding profusely from the wounds.
Also Jackson fed a shell into the shotgun every time he pulled the trigger. All shotguns hold more than one shell, especially riot guns.
"Are you sure that's them?" asked Javitz. He stood on the seat of his bike, both booted feet pressed into the asphalt...
How do you stand on the seat of your motorcycle with your feet planted firmly on the asphalt??
Finally, the Glock 32 is chambered in 357 sig, not .357 magnum; revolvers and semi-autos used different types of bullets.
All in all, not a huge deal, but I'd assume most of the readers will see these as holes in the story. Having a "gun guy" review the book will go a long way with this genre.
I really enjoyed this book. The storyline and plot are well done, and the characters are engaging if not fully developed. I would definitely recommend this book and I'm positive you'll enjoy it.
As the target audience is made up of people familiar with weapons, there are some glaring errors.
Dave got some buckshot in his leg yet was still able to chase Jackson and Carter. Later Ricky rotated his shoulder and flexed his arm at the elbow, pulling up his own sleeve. "Yea, I think I got some [buckshot] in the arm. A purple welt was forming at the triceps.
"Yeah, at least the old man wasn't poppin' at us with his nine. Neither one of us would be standing right now.'"
It was buckshot. Each pellet is the size of a 9mm bullet. They would definitely know they'd been shot and probably be bleeding profusely from the wounds.
Also Jackson fed a shell into the shotgun every time he pulled the trigger. All shotguns hold more than one shell, especially riot guns.
"Are you sure that's them?" asked Javitz. He stood on the seat of his bike, both booted feet pressed into the asphalt...
How do you stand on the seat of your motorcycle with your feet planted firmly on the asphalt??
Finally, the Glock 32 is chambered in 357 sig, not .357 magnum; revolvers and semi-autos used different types of bullets.
All in all, not a huge deal, but I'd assume most of the readers will see these as holes in the story. Having a "gun guy" review the book will go a long way with this genre.
August 20, 2018
Great idea. Poor execution.
I really wanted to like this book. The idea of a bioengineered virus that attacks a certain genetic marker is entirely believable to me. However, the writer's idea that nearly everyone involved is going to pick up a gun and either attack or defend themselves is entirely unbelievable. Apparently, only violent males survived the virus. There's iron worker's who turn into violent gang thugs within hours of the virus hitting, military men and scientists willing to kill a small child within hours of the virus hitting and finally, a violent mayor and national guard grabbing people out of their homes with little to no explanation in less than 24 hours. I'm sorry, but I just cannot believe that every single person has turned into gun toting crazy people in less than 24 hours.
I would give it even fewer stars, but as unbelievable as the character's actions were, I ended up liking the story enough to wonder what happens to the characters next.
I really wanted to like this book. The idea of a bioengineered virus that attacks a certain genetic marker is entirely believable to me. However, the writer's idea that nearly everyone involved is going to pick up a gun and either attack or defend themselves is entirely unbelievable. Apparently, only violent males survived the virus. There's iron worker's who turn into violent gang thugs within hours of the virus hitting, military men and scientists willing to kill a small child within hours of the virus hitting and finally, a violent mayor and national guard grabbing people out of their homes with little to no explanation in less than 24 hours. I'm sorry, but I just cannot believe that every single person has turned into gun toting crazy people in less than 24 hours.
I would give it even fewer stars, but as unbelievable as the character's actions were, I ended up liking the story enough to wonder what happens to the characters next.
August 21, 2018
I found the idea of a "zero hour" engineering virus very interesting. The book is too short to get much in the way of the development of individual characters and one of the very few female ones with some potential, did not last very long. I also just don't see that an elite team from Fort Detrick would want to kill a child because it was easier to get a sample than trying to just capture her nor do I believe they would turn on each other so readily. A lot of the surviving guys seem to just lose control of any restraint or humanity; kidnapping a tech worker for the "greater good"; shoot at the elite Detrick team because they were in a scary black helicopter? I re-read parts to see if this was part of the virus and didn't see that it was. I do like the basic idea of the plot and want to see what happens so I will read the next in the series. I just wish these kind of books were not so very short.
September 9, 2024
How did I miss this series!?!
I thought I had read all currently available Bell/Kraus collaborations, but stumbled across this one completely by accident, and if book 1 is any indication, I've been missing out. It has everything one should expect from one of the aforementioned collaborations: superb writing and narrative skills, a plot without holes or loose ends, empathetic, believable characters and excellent, if slightly sanitized language for books in this genre to appeal to wider audiences than other apocalyptic series. On to book 2! I can't wait to see if the group targeted by the weapon and whatever other surprises along the way. 5/5 stars. I know I give just about any collaboration with either of these authors 5 stars, but they're well earned. Don't believe me? Try Zero Hour and find out!
I thought I had read all currently available Bell/Kraus collaborations, but stumbled across this one completely by accident, and if book 1 is any indication, I've been missing out. It has everything one should expect from one of the aforementioned collaborations: superb writing and narrative skills, a plot without holes or loose ends, empathetic, believable characters and excellent, if slightly sanitized language for books in this genre to appeal to wider audiences than other apocalyptic series. On to book 2! I can't wait to see if the group targeted by the weapon and whatever other surprises along the way. 5/5 stars. I know I give just about any collaboration with either of these authors 5 stars, but they're well earned. Don't believe me? Try Zero Hour and find out!
August 13, 2018
A post apocalyptic story, very good read. Jackson is in a light aircraft when the pilot suddenly dies, coughing up blood and smearing the windscreen, Jackson takes control of the aircraft and manages to land the plane, but not before he sees a a passenger airline plummeting towards the city of Boston. More planes are falling from the skies, and in a supermarket people are dropping like flies, everyone is dead in a matter of minutes, except a young girl of about 10. Is it only happening in Boston? Or has the whole world gone to pieces. Follow the journey of Jackson, how he comes across strangers trying to kill him, and some strangers who will stand by him. Recommended reading if you like post apocalyptic novels, or a mystery to as what is going on.
September 23, 2019
GENETICALLY ALTERED?
So many items to discuss:
1. The "Introduction" is more like the personal views of the author's. It was meant to open the path for the rest of the book. But, sadly it shows more like "we-against...".
2. Trying to absorb a whole lot of characters that needed a good look over. The best (not good) was Major Chabone (excuses, forgot the name). Characters that move in situations that looks not very connected.
3. The non-situational characters that jump into the story as bad actors and the authors just never have a good trip on the story and characters.
4. So many situations that doesn't add to the chopping, characterless story.
I love Mike Kraus "Pri'Yat" and still believe that his monster had more personality that all the characters in this "Hour"
So many items to discuss:
1. The "Introduction" is more like the personal views of the author's. It was meant to open the path for the rest of the book. But, sadly it shows more like "we-against...".
2. Trying to absorb a whole lot of characters that needed a good look over. The best (not good) was Major Chabone (excuses, forgot the name). Characters that move in situations that looks not very connected.
3. The non-situational characters that jump into the story as bad actors and the authors just never have a good trip on the story and characters.
4. So many situations that doesn't add to the chopping, characterless story.
I love Mike Kraus "Pri'Yat" and still believe that his monster had more personality that all the characters in this "Hour"
August 9, 2018
"Preparing for the worst. Because the worst is here."
An exploding can of shaving foam in a small grocer's shop in Quincy, Massachusetts, and minutes later all but one customer is dead.
A man lands a small plane after the sudden death of his pilot, but not before he sees a 737 crash into a Boston skyscraper. It was not the only one.
And so begins this most cruel and terrifying of possible annihilation stories, the targeting of people using ethnic bioweapons designed and programmed to kill only certain groups. Book one introduces the characters for a new serial and promises full action and fearful discovery in the books to come.
An exploding can of shaving foam in a small grocer's shop in Quincy, Massachusetts, and minutes later all but one customer is dead.
A man lands a small plane after the sudden death of his pilot, but not before he sees a 737 crash into a Boston skyscraper. It was not the only one.
And so begins this most cruel and terrifying of possible annihilation stories, the targeting of people using ethnic bioweapons designed and programmed to kill only certain groups. Book one introduces the characters for a new serial and promises full action and fearful discovery in the books to come.
August 11, 2018
Zero Hour is the first book in a new apocalyptic series. This should not be read as a standalone as it ends with a cliffhanger for the next book. There is violence. This is an interesting new series. It is scary to think that with all of the advances in science that this could actually happen here in the USA (or anywhere in the world) at any time. The characters could be better developed, but I am hoping that will come in future books in this series. I am anxiously waiting for what happens next. This is a fairly short book but luckily these authors seem to write fairly quickly so the wait for the next book won't be too long.
September 20, 2019
Is it the start of the end of the world as we know it? I don't know as I will not be finishing the series. I enjoyed the concept of the novel and I think they will pull it together in the end. I just know that I don't care enough about the characters to see this mini series through.
I found it disjointed to keep switching back and forth between the storylines while at the same time not really getting much. I personally felt the story could have been tightened up a bit and most likely written as one novel vs many installments.
I found it disjointed to keep switching back and forth between the storylines while at the same time not really getting much. I personally felt the story could have been tightened up a bit and most likely written as one novel vs many installments.
August 9, 2018
This book 1 opens as a mysterious flu hits the northeast, planes crash and chaos spreads. It follows a couple characters as the chaos begins and we see how they all start to intermingle and hints are dropped as to what may come. I liked the basic story line as the slow build up set the stage as Jonathan tries to escape Boston and ends up with a posse. I liked the diverse characters and cannot wait to see what shows up next. I was entertained and read it in one sitting as I was hooked.
August 20, 2018
I should have given this book another star but, frankly, I am sick of books being written in serial form. By the time you pay a few dollars for each book, you wind up spending quite a bit on books that are just so so. This was better written than most of this genre. It seems to have had the benefit of good editing, the characters are compelling and the bio-weapon is a good plot for a WTSHTF novel. Now I must try to find the rest of the books in the series...
August 31, 2018
A Novel About as DNA Genetic Bio Weapon
JB has penned a novel about a biological, DNA, attack on humans of the United States. Once the attack begins a child calls Fort Dedtrick and a Team of Bio Engineering personnel are sent to Boston to discover the facts. They find a small girl but she escapes. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
JB has penned a novel about a biological, DNA, attack on humans of the United States. Once the attack begins a child calls Fort Dedtrick and a Team of Bio Engineering personnel are sent to Boston to discover the facts. They find a small girl but she escapes. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
October 21, 2018
Not the best
Story line is vague, the characters are not likable and the bad guys just don’t make sense. The question of bad comms and no security for the team. In the real world scientists sit in the lab and wait for samples to come to them. They could have easily worked off footage etc
Story line is vague, the characters are not likable and the bad guys just don’t make sense. The question of bad comms and no security for the team. In the real world scientists sit in the lab and wait for samples to come to them. They could have easily worked off footage etc
October 31, 2018
A page turner on steroids!
These authors are destined for greatness. Their imagination and grasp of this genre is beyond compare. The characters are well formed and believable. The action is exciting without going over board with it. But the best is the story lines. All I've read so far is both plausible and believable.
These authors are destined for greatness. Their imagination and grasp of this genre is beyond compare. The characters are well formed and believable. The action is exciting without going over board with it. But the best is the story lines. All I've read so far is both plausible and believable.
November 7, 2018
Fantastic....
....first book of another great series by two very talented authors! Not as much action but then this IS the first book of the series. The characters are quite believable, though some of the military parts aren't. This is a new and exciting turn on the post-apocalyptic world. I enjoyed it an am sure you will too!!!!
....first book of another great series by two very talented authors! Not as much action but then this IS the first book of the series. The characters are quite believable, though some of the military parts aren't. This is a new and exciting turn on the post-apocalyptic world. I enjoyed it an am sure you will too!!!!
December 23, 2018
Good start
Of course like all books of this genre the story is just beginning. A genetically engineered virus is killing people all over the Northeast. The characters are well-written so I must read on to see what happens. My favorite character was Davis but evidently he is not the authors’ favorite. Give it a try.
Of course like all books of this genre the story is just beginning. A genetically engineered virus is killing people all over the Northeast. The characters are well-written so I must read on to see what happens. My favorite character was Davis but evidently he is not the authors’ favorite. Give it a try.
June 20, 2019
Just as good as the first one I read
It is hard to stomach this type of book (end of the world) but it is so well written it is scary. I don't like thinking about it and I am sure most people don't, but that possibility exists. Reading these and even suspending my disbelief, the characters are so well written that you carry them with you.
It is hard to stomach this type of book (end of the world) but it is so well written it is scary. I don't like thinking about it and I am sure most people don't, but that possibility exists. Reading these and even suspending my disbelief, the characters are so well written that you carry them with you.
August 2, 2018
Great new series! My head was on a swivel with all the action; every page I turned had something new. Will Jackson find his way back to his fiancee? Will they figure our what killed all the people? So many questions. I can't wait to see what happens next!
August 15, 2018
Great book!
The authors wrote a good book about a genetically engineered attack on a specific population in America. It's so scary because science is getting us close to this scenario as reality.
The authors wrote a good book about a genetically engineered attack on a specific population in America. It's so scary because science is getting us close to this scenario as reality.
August 16, 2018
Terrifying Premise
Justin and Mike have started a series that is unlike anything I have read before. In addition Justin is a talented writer and storyteller who creates a non-stop ride into chaos. Five stars for sure!
Justin and Mike have started a series that is unlike anything I have read before. In addition Justin is a talented writer and storyteller who creates a non-stop ride into chaos. Five stars for sure!
August 18, 2018
Genetic engineering
Follow strangers coming together after people start dropping dead for no apparent reason. Especially Jackson trying to return to his fiancée Lisa. Strong believable characters and storyline!
Follow strangers coming together after people start dropping dead for no apparent reason. Especially Jackson trying to return to his fiancée Lisa. Strong believable characters and storyline!
September 21, 2018
Scary
A bioweapon aimed at genetic markers! How much more scary can the world get? This is a good book and I look forward to reading the sequels but when I want to sleep at night I'll go back to a zombie apocalypse.
A bioweapon aimed at genetic markers! How much more scary can the world get? This is a good book and I look forward to reading the sequels but when I want to sleep at night I'll go back to a zombie apocalypse.
January 7, 2019
Cool.
Oh I like this book. It is scary, partially because of the virus and party because of how crazy humans get in a crisis. I really like most of the characters although a couple were jerks. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Oh I like this book. It is scary, partially because of the virus and party because of how crazy humans get in a crisis. I really like most of the characters although a couple were jerks. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 11, 2019
This book is laying some good foundation down for it's characters to live up to, we will see if the story lines carryout in book two.
I only gave it three stars as I need to see where the story goes, will fall flat or gain speed and excitement, we will see.
I only gave it three stars as I need to see where the story goes, will fall flat or gain speed and excitement, we will see.
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