Days 9 to 16

Mass Extinction Event #3

by Amy Cross

Finally realizing that she has to leave the city, Elizabeth sets out alone along a deserted road. Eventually, however, she encounters some fellow survivors, and before long she's taken to a remote farmhouse where a small community is struggling to take shape. She soon discovers, however, that this particular farmhouse hides some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Thomas also encounters some other survivors, although he soon finds himself trapped in a battle for survival. Captured and held prisoner in a basement, he begins to realize that he might never find a way out. Days 9 to 16 is the third book in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two very different parts of the US.

Genres: Horror, Zombies, Dystopia, Fiction, Post Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Apocalyptic

448 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 31, 2018

About the author

Amy Cross writes novels and short stories in a number of genres, mainly horror, paranormal and fantasy. Books include The Farm, Annie's Room, The Island, Eli's Town and Asylum.

Reviews

[Louie the Mustache Matos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Days 9 to 16 is Book Three of the Mass Extinction Event series by Amy Cross. Although I typically do not reveal spoilers, it is important to recognize that this is the third novel of a series and necessarily builds on what has occurred in the previous novels. The narrative is communicated from two disparate points of view. One character, Elizabeth, is from New York City. She has realized that she must leave the city in order to cope with the apocalyptic events that have happened thus far. I think most adults would have realized that already, but Elizabeth is a high school aged teen that was waiting on her parents. Thomas is from Oklahoma and has been captured by a lunatic who has been driven mad by the apocalyptic infection. Imprisoned in a locked basement, it is difficult to imagine a more despairing scenario. Both our characters are seeking to understand what happened and how to survive and thrive in the new post-apocalyptic milieu. I like the story, but the pacing is a little off in relation to how the disparate scenarios are proceeding. Another positive note is that the distinct storylines have diverged to feel different when before it seemed like one repeating story.

[Vicky Gray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Getting there

Still too many “realises” maybe you can get someone to read and edit how many you are allowed to use. It has to be someone that hasn’t been reading it alongside you writing it. Someone with a fresh eye. Still going to read the next one though because the story does appeal to me. Oh and the two main characters are still slightly bland.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting Apocalypse. Massive need for copy editing though.

I like how one mind controls all the dead. I am intrigue to find out more about its plan. I am also curious to see where the two main characters’ story arcs take them.

These books would be better received if someone along the way had fixed all the typos. Average about one every other page.

[Ayesha Mashiat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one just rocked. I kinda miss Henry though, I know he was an ass but yeah that kid didn't have to face that. His fault though. Also, how does Elizabeth manage to find psychos everywhere? Bob, then Patricia all these self centred assholes I swear. But we love Toad😋. Elizabeth might be unlucky being stuck in an apocalypse but she's got the BEST company. MWAHHHH.

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(Read the first book in the Mass Extinction series, 'Days 1 to 4'. Didn't enjoy, therefore will not be continuing with the series.)

[Teena Renken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good!

On to the next. Very good storyline and characters. I started out reading the first in this series and now I can’t stop.

[Hessah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This installment 2-3 weeks post the collapse of society, Elizabeth and Thomas continues to experience new events and meet new survivors with various personalities, but with great survival strength. However, I’m displeased with both of our 2 main characters, they are weak, lacks intelligence, and quite frankly frustrating. There is no character development which is a surprise, because both Elizabeth and Thomas wouldn’t survive the catastrophic event unless wit and resilience are part of their DNA. They are the definition of work-shy riders who are recipients of someone's else kindness, otherwise they would be dead in the first book.
By the end of Book #4 almost all of the newly introduced characters are dead and we shall see who will Elizabeth and Thomas meet in Book #4.
On the other hand, the background story of the so-called virus/ infection is evolving but it keeps introducing many pieces that don’t fit in this jigsaw puzzle. We don’t have a reason for the unleash of such evil virus except that this scientist appears to be bullied, however, there is no clue how he managed to develop this virus, where, , what is it, and how did he manage to sneak in such a powerful organism that can control minds of dead being.

Let us see if Book #4 will clear some my questions

[Donny Wagner · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's ok

This story does not follow the normal zombie genre. I like that. However, there are lots of errors in the writing and in the details of the story. As well as the fact that the writer isn't not American and uses British terms and British slang when the characters are supposed to be American. The main characters are a mess. Each character has inner fights with themselves and it takes a page to rehash issues that have ready been acknowledged, making it a boring waste of time. The premise in the story itself is interesting but the problems both main characters have seem mundane and really immature. They both seem more worried about their feelings instead of actually surviving. I'm not sure if I will finish the series.

[Marney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Needs editing.
Needs continuity check.
Needs maths check. 99.5% mortality does not leave a few hundred people left in the US, more like nearly two million.
If there were only a few hundred left there wouldn't be any shortage of supplies after only a week or two. No need to worry about being on your last cigarette, or using the medical supplies you have on hand.
You can't drive all day without having to fill the tank, or without coming across a town.
The whole Joe storyline is ridiculous. Can't say why without a spoiler, but it goes against all the 'how the creatures work' guidelines established by the author up to that point.
This could have been a really good story if it was not ruined by poor writing. Such a pity.

[Mercedes · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a story. I ate this book up in one sitting. Elizabeth and Thomas are very memorable characters. The story sucks me in so much, I hardly notice the few editing errors. It seems like it's been much longer than 2 weeks since the outbreak. I still don't understand how this virus works and this book leaves me needing the next in the series desperately. I'm once again, reminded of another different zombie story The Purge of Babylon
Read them both, you won't regret it.

[Matthew Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m still enjoying the main story arc. The virus is different and interesting. I’m constantly curious though what the author is thinking for her sub stories though. I don’t understand why almost everyone that out two main characters come into contact with has to be crazy or perverted. I also absolutely hate babies being brought into apocalyptic stories. Yet somehow I’m still giving this book 4 stars. That’s even with all the typos. Something about the main story is just that intriguing for me. Also I’m curious what Joe is going to get into now!

[Jeanie Goltermann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Off to read 46-53

I’m really enjoying this set of books! Already on book four in less then 24 hours so obviously I can’t put them down! Amy Cross has a pretty good story telling ability and the few editing and name mistakes are easily overlooked as they are few and far between unlike some of the other books I’ve read off here...

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series

I am enjoying this series so much. I like the main characters and the story moves along at a good pace, and between the characters, the pages always end on a cliffhanger. I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough.
Now onto Book 4 😊

[Tina Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still intriguing!

Yes, so my notes here and there show I get kind of aggravated at times in this story because some things just don't make common sense even in a great fictional thriller as this, but all in all, I can hardly wait to get to the next book!

[carterjensy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Needs proof reading

So many spelling and grammar errors, every character has the same dialect. No mention of scavenging for more food or how characters stay clean etc in a post apocalyptic world these are big changes. Finally a bullet that then becomes a spade.

[Jason Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this installment very much. The story has progressed nicely with action happening. The characters have grown into their own and the situations they both find themselves in are intriguing and kept me wanting to read!

[Krisaundra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent!

I really enjoyed this unique take on a post apocalyptic plague. The battles between the living for resources for their long time survival combined with that between the living and the dead is truly an excellent read!

[sharon gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping to the end

While the book is exciting, I was surprised by the number of errors throughout the book. Spelling and grammatical errors suggest a lack of careful editing. Shame.

[dads kindle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Elizabeth and Thomas meet several new interesting people and fall into some hopeful yet threatening circumstances while they each try to hold on to their own personal moral values.

[Christine m dunne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Once again I am reminded of the stand but it was a definite good bad story this one I don't know where it will go thank you Amy cross from this wonderful read

[sharon ullman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five

Better then any of the others
Moved quickly with an exceptional ending
Looking for more !

[Randi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little slow . Took me awhile to get into it. Not a book you can't put down. Enjoyable just not memorable.

[Marci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow just wow!!!

Each book gets more terrifying, each terror gets more horrific, can't stop reading, can't sleep, binge reading (thanks Alexa) until the end!

[jimmyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

Awesome read...from the first book to this book good characters.
Good plot....looking forward to the others....the series is one of the best o read

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Starts well.... good descriptions, characters and story progression... looking forward to the next chapter.

[MRS E J DRYDEN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Very good read. Exciting, hard to put down. Had to read to the end to find out what's next. Excellent

[melody myers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

Amy Cross keeps it going !!!!! Edge of your seat entertainment...never know what's going to happen next!!!! Can't wait to read the next book

[MRS J A DIXIE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving it

Can’t put this book down. Now going to start book four just enjoying this narrative so much hoping it carries on

[Mrs Clarereadstoomuch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

This is the third instalment in this zombie/apocalyptic story. We are still following the same characters and the story is developing well.

[Mark Gannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kept me engaged, but not as interesting as the previous books.