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A Shrouded World #4
Valhalla
In this explosive fourth installment of the popular A Shrouded World Series, Jack is seemingly back from the dead. Mike and Trip are in a desperate bid to help their friend before he falls victim to whatever is plaguing the inhabitants of Valhalla. New enemies are exposed along with new found friends, will it be enough to stop the tides of time? Follow along, as our heroes embark on their most dangerous quest yet.
281 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2018
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October 21, 2018
I am very impressed with this installment in this series!! I Loved it, way more than I ever expected too..and am super excited at the cliffhanger ending, because I know that means another one!! YAY!! And I have an idea who The Cavalry are!..So excited by this one..the story has just grown so much and the writing is superior...The narration is spot on and amazing...Loved it all!! NEED THE NEXT ASAP MARK AND JOHN!!! LOL
HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND A 2 THUMBS UP!!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND A 2 THUMBS UP!!
October 23, 2018
Fantastic!
Seriously, after the last book left us on that cliff hanger I wanted to strangle Mark & John for doing that to us, but this book came back with a bang! I'm a huge fan of both of their individual series and I love having Mike Talbot & Jack Walker together. The story line is seamless, the two characters play so well off each other, they were made to be in books together. So I'm super happy with this series. These books never lead you where you think you're headed and that's the fun. I highly recommend picking up the Zombie Fallout & A New World Series, (they're both great) but they also add some depth to this series as background information as to what each character has been fighting in their own worlds. I don't do spoilers, so none here. Just pick this book and the rest of this series up already!
Thanks again Mark & John for another fantastic ride. Now get to writing book 5 already!!!
Seriously, after the last book left us on that cliff hanger I wanted to strangle Mark & John for doing that to us, but this book came back with a bang! I'm a huge fan of both of their individual series and I love having Mike Talbot & Jack Walker together. The story line is seamless, the two characters play so well off each other, they were made to be in books together. So I'm super happy with this series. These books never lead you where you think you're headed and that's the fun. I highly recommend picking up the Zombie Fallout & A New World Series, (they're both great) but they also add some depth to this series as background information as to what each character has been fighting in their own worlds. I don't do spoilers, so none here. Just pick this book and the rest of this series up already!
Thanks again Mark & John for another fantastic ride. Now get to writing book 5 already!!!
October 26, 2018
Always excited for more Mike Talbot, and this one didn't disappoint. The completely bat-shit-crazy misadventure of Mike, Jack and Trip continues across dimensions, realms and realities. The events of the previous books begin to come together in a dilemma which spans across all of space-time itself.
I can't say too much about it without giving anything away; but, suffice to say a few new people(ish) join the fight. Other selves are met, demons join the side of good, angels bring terror, Trip is his usual spacey dichotomy, and the night runners are on their ever-hungry hunt. Welcome to the time-fucked land of Valhalla... not the viking kind, more like a sitcom suburb with a terrible view on personal liberties. At the end, the series is set up for one hell of a sequel.
I can't say too much about it without giving anything away; but, suffice to say a few new people(ish) join the fight. Other selves are met, demons join the side of good, angels bring terror, Trip is his usual spacey dichotomy, and the night runners are on their ever-hungry hunt. Welcome to the time-fucked land of Valhalla... not the viking kind, more like a sitcom suburb with a terrible view on personal liberties. At the end, the series is set up for one hell of a sequel.
November 29, 2018
Got my fix of Alternate Dimensions/Worlds and more.
Another place, another time, the world or worlds are a changin’. Keep seeing double in this one. Always bringing trouble to the world’s they visit, the three troopers navigate a seemingly quiet place, meet people you’ve known and even a very tall one that scares the daylights out of you. Jack’s mind is thrown for a loop in this one. For every secret that you learn two or three take it’s place. Einstein would have loved this series, so many twists and turns. Mike is his usual self, trying to make sense of Trip, and give his normal advice with some sarcasm. Wouldn’t miss these for the world…or worlds in this case. Whistle while you work…
Another place, another time, the world or worlds are a changin’. Keep seeing double in this one. Always bringing trouble to the world’s they visit, the three troopers navigate a seemingly quiet place, meet people you’ve known and even a very tall one that scares the daylights out of you. Jack’s mind is thrown for a loop in this one. For every secret that you learn two or three take it’s place. Einstein would have loved this series, so many twists and turns. Mike is his usual self, trying to make sense of Trip, and give his normal advice with some sarcasm. Wouldn’t miss these for the world…or worlds in this case. Whistle while you work…
September 24, 2019
Holy crap so hard not to be THAT spoilerbitch!!
Read this book!! Seriously, the is my 14th favourite book-nah, jes playing. This is my 1st favourite book in this series. Yah, I know, weird but read the damnbly great thing and you will see why!! I think I have a new favourite character and I WANT BOOK 5 NOW!!!! Mark, John....for all that is holy or unholy, doesn't matter a zombie's/night runner's left nut who you worship, give us some luv and book 5 at the same time!! Mark, you are my 1st fav male author and John, you are in the top 5. Plz gentlemen, pull your power as favourite authors out to get the next 10 books out, once a month would be great, k? Bye. Really, thank you guys...awesome wonderfully great book.
Read this book!! Seriously, the is my 14th favourite book-nah, jes playing. This is my 1st favourite book in this series. Yah, I know, weird but read the damnbly great thing and you will see why!! I think I have a new favourite character and I WANT BOOK 5 NOW!!!! Mark, John....for all that is holy or unholy, doesn't matter a zombie's/night runner's left nut who you worship, give us some luv and book 5 at the same time!! Mark, you are my 1st fav male author and John, you are in the top 5. Plz gentlemen, pull your power as favourite authors out to get the next 10 books out, once a month would be great, k? Bye. Really, thank you guys...awesome wonderfully great book.
April 6, 2021
The anguish! To be led up the mountain and left looking over the edge and with a little bump...a slight nudge? I'm dived right over into an unexpected/ expected....cliff hanger. Wish I could say I was surprised but it seems to be the status quo or BAU. I knew it was coming, I knew it! But I still wasn't expecting it when it happened! Over all I love the characters and the direction the story has taken I cannot wait for the next book!
November 11, 2018
This is turning into a great series as every book introduces you to new worlds & new characters at every tun. What I really like is that there's little hints to other books that both authors have written, it could be a location, a character or even a hint to a future collaboration. Roll on book 5 please.
April 3, 2019
Like all of Mark's books this didn't disappoint. Trips crazy and mysterious antics our new friend Jack and of course Mike Talbot continue their adventures in an alternate timeline. Along the way we meet some new characters and also get some questions answered but unfortunately have WAY more questions crop up.
August 20, 2019
The collaboration of 2 authors who excel in their field, with writing styles almost 180 degrees apart, becomes a great series. The authors have teamed up their readers' favorite characters; O’Brien’s, Jack Walker and Tufo's, Mike Talbot. Having become separated they meet up again, together creating a formidable team. Talbot’s peculiar and offbeat friend Tripp is the icing on the cake. A most unusual and unique horror story. Perfect. A must read
July 17, 2020
Big uptick in action from the lat one. Still hard to care about Jack's perspective more than just a story device but after 4 books I'm beginning to appreciate him as a competent companion for Mike. Less Tripp in this one than one might like but the town and other characters they interact with are vibrant, funny and absolutely not ready for what's coming.
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October 18, 2018
Knocked it outta the park again boys
Another great book. But I wish it was longer.
Your imaginations are phenominal. Some of the imagery you describe is just awesome, although I could do with out some of the visuals.
Can't wait for the next installment!!!!
Another great book. But I wish it was longer.
Your imaginations are phenominal. Some of the imagery you describe is just awesome, although I could do with out some of the visuals.
Can't wait for the next installment!!!!
October 25, 2018
Awesome read! You two are great together!
A absolutely love the book when will the next one be coming out! I am excited because Mike Talbot is in this book also and I just love Mike Talbot!
A absolutely love the book when will the next one be coming out! I am excited because Mike Talbot is in this book also and I just love Mike Talbot!
November 11, 2018
I loved the book. As always John and Mark did an excellent job. You can feel what they write, I cry every time Jack talks about his children. BUT the cliffhanger????? I need a longer book. Can’t wait for the next one!!
November 11, 2018
A TALE OF WEIRDNESS IT IS.....
Hello, this story was good but not as good as the others because it didn't have enough "Trip and Talbot" time. I'm sorry to say, but Tufo is the reason I'm reading the story. Thanks.
Hello, this story was good but not as good as the others because it didn't have enough "Trip and Talbot" time. I'm sorry to say, but Tufo is the reason I'm reading the story. Thanks.
October 20, 2019
Fantastic
What a fantastic read and the series just keeps getting better. Loads of twists and turns and you never know which way it's heading next! Can't wait for the next instalment, thanks guys 👍
What a fantastic read and the series just keeps getting better. Loads of twists and turns and you never know which way it's heading next! Can't wait for the next instalment, thanks guys 👍
October 30, 2018
Love the team up
Always a great time reading their book. When these two come together they make an amazing book. Please guys hurry up and make more.
Always a great time reading their book. When these two come together they make an amazing book. Please guys hurry up and make more.
October 31, 2018
Great read
Another great book by this awesome writing duo. These characters keep you wanting more. I could not put this book down.
Another great book by this awesome writing duo. These characters keep you wanting more. I could not put this book down.
November 9, 2018
Talk about Cliff Hanger!!!!!!!!!
Hurry up and write the next book!!!!! Brilliant book as always, Trip is awesome, Mike and Jack are brilliant. Can't wait for the next book
Hurry up and write the next book!!!!! Brilliant book as always, Trip is awesome, Mike and Jack are brilliant. Can't wait for the next book
December 10, 2018
An interesting continue to read
Wasn't sure where the story would pick up after the last book but not necessarily disappointed, looking forward to the next book.
Wasn't sure where the story would pick up after the last book but not necessarily disappointed, looking forward to the next book.
December 26, 2018
Valhalla
Mike, Jack and Trip are on the move again, back into danger and unknown situations.
Jack is deadly serious while the duo are mildly insane and often funny.
Good series.
Mike, Jack and Trip are on the move again, back into danger and unknown situations.
Jack is deadly serious while the duo are mildly insane and often funny.
Good series.
December 28, 2018
Wow! Awesome book!
I need more! I binge read the whole series. Awesome series. It has humor and action. Can't wait for book 5!
I need more! I binge read the whole series. Awesome series. It has humor and action. Can't wait for book 5!
January 5, 2019
You're killing me!!!
This series just gets better and better. Once started I couldn't put it down
I'll wait patiently for the next one please hurry. Hahahaha
This series just gets better and better. Once started I couldn't put it down
I'll wait patiently for the next one please hurry. Hahahaha
May 19, 2019
5 stars all the way!!
Just like to say, what the heck guys. I was left hanging again. Great job, love it! Waiting for 6!
Just like to say, what the heck guys. I was left hanging again. Great job, love it! Waiting for 6!
May 16, 2020
Addicting and joyful read.
April 21, 2021
Good book
Another adventure for Mike, Trip, and Jack. They met new friends and some of them survived. What happens next? I will move to the next book to find out.
Another adventure for Mike, Trip, and Jack. They met new friends and some of them survived. What happens next? I will move to the next book to find out.
May 8, 2021
Excellent
This installment was very exciting. New enemies and new friends are brought into the mix. I can't wait to start the next one.
This installment was very exciting. New enemies and new friends are brought into the mix. I can't wait to start the next one.
November 9, 2022
Good!
This series in book 3 really ramped up, and it just keeps going! Great action, storytelling, and excellent characters. I love all the twists.
This series in book 3 really ramped up, and it just keeps going! Great action, storytelling, and excellent characters. I love all the twists.
August 5, 2023
I’m not going to say that this one jumped the shark, but it definitely went in an unexpected direction that I’m not sure I like.
December 14, 2020
I love this series a lot and this book in the series is where these two authors really kick it up a notch.
Great series and such a great book!!!
Great series and such a great book!!!
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