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The Day After Never #8
Legion
Conflicting imperatives tear Lucas in different directions as a mounting threat to Shangri-La's survival looms large. In this eighth installment in the bestselling Day After Never series, Lucas faces more ominous challenges than ever before and must risk everything if he, and those he loves, are to survive.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2018
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April 27, 2025
The adventure continues. This series is addictive!
March 15, 2026
Great Installment
Really enjoyed this installment of Lucas’ adventures. However, the terrain of Provo and Green River, Utah could have been portrayed in better detail and used more accurately in the battle with Elijah’s army. I found the inaccurate details distracting and therefore the battle less believable. Accurately describing the terrain of an area leads to believability to those who have traveled those areas. Such as the path through Reno or the Provo Valley, naming lakes properly instead of Provo Lake it should have been Utah Lake. But yes, there is a rail line straight from Reno to Salt Lake City into Provo it goes through Price and then eventually into Colorado. So some accuracy was right on track but others not so much.
Really enjoyed this installment of Lucas’ adventures. However, the terrain of Provo and Green River, Utah could have been portrayed in better detail and used more accurately in the battle with Elijah’s army. I found the inaccurate details distracting and therefore the battle less believable. Accurately describing the terrain of an area leads to believability to those who have traveled those areas. Such as the path through Reno or the Provo Valley, naming lakes properly instead of Provo Lake it should have been Utah Lake. But yes, there is a rail line straight from Reno to Salt Lake City into Provo it goes through Price and then eventually into Colorado. So some accuracy was right on track but others not so much.
December 19, 2018
Not bad - possible spoilers for some people
The train was an interesting addition. Lots of mayhem and killing. Lots of murderous people. Lucas saved the day and he’s not done yet. I’m guessing he’ll be going after the Illuminati and fighting off the Crew and more Chinese. It dawned on me that in this series, women are pretty secondary. That fits with the Old West vibe, which is pretty well done. I get tired of never-ending series books, but I keep reading. But lately, it’s pretty much only the last chapter or two that I want to read.
The train was an interesting addition. Lots of mayhem and killing. Lots of murderous people. Lucas saved the day and he’s not done yet. I’m guessing he’ll be going after the Illuminati and fighting off the Crew and more Chinese. It dawned on me that in this series, women are pretty secondary. That fits with the Old West vibe, which is pretty well done. I get tired of never-ending series books, but I keep reading. But lately, it’s pretty much only the last chapter or two that I want to read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 16, 2024
I've enjoyed the series, I prefer audio books these days, this was my second go around for the series hoping that the next books would have been available in audio by this time but alas they are not. From what I've gathered the author is not going to release any of the remainder of this series in audio format because of cost issues so I guess this is the last one for me. I was hoping for a satisfying conclusion to the story, but I'll just be satisfied with it up to this point. Good luck Lucas, keep fighting the good fight LOL
December 24, 2018
The Day After Never. Russell Blake
Book eight in this series. A deadly virus has decimated most of civilization, if not all. Gangs of ruthless killers are controlling most of America's major cities. A cult called the illuminati is also utilizing, or better yet bribing gangs to do their bidding. The survivors are now fighting back. And their winning. The tide is turning in their favor. This is another excellent novel by Russell Blake. Enjoyed immensely!
Book eight in this series. A deadly virus has decimated most of civilization, if not all. Gangs of ruthless killers are controlling most of America's major cities. A cult called the illuminati is also utilizing, or better yet bribing gangs to do their bidding. The survivors are now fighting back. And their winning. The tide is turning in their favor. This is another excellent novel by Russell Blake. Enjoyed immensely!
December 19, 2018
Long awaited sequel
I am a sucker for book series. I guess I just love long stories that keep developing. I got this book the day after it came out and read it within a few days. The story picks up where it left off in the last book and keeps on getting better. Love the old characters and the new ones as well. Great story line, can't wait for the next one.
I am a sucker for book series. I guess I just love long stories that keep developing. I got this book the day after it came out and read it within a few days. The story picks up where it left off in the last book and keeps on getting better. Love the old characters and the new ones as well. Great story line, can't wait for the next one.
November 23, 2019
I’ll be glad when the series is over
Just more blood, death and violence with the main character. If that’s your thing you’ll enjoy the series. I’m just plodding through it now to get to the end. A few characters I’d like to see find some happiness in this apocalyptic story but don’t think it’s going to happen. Just going from one bloody war to the next.
Just more blood, death and violence with the main character. If that’s your thing you’ll enjoy the series. I’m just plodding through it now to get to the end. A few characters I’d like to see find some happiness in this apocalyptic story but don’t think it’s going to happen. Just going from one bloody war to the next.
February 6, 2025
Damn Lucas is inhuman
There's some issues with the author's understanding of decay, how soon after the living has become, un- living. Bodies don't smell like death as soon as they die and bodies don't Bloat immediately.
Thesaurus is still being used excessively.
All the bad guys use AK-47 and the good guys use ARs and M4 .. and always on three round burst for some reason.. 😑
There's some issues with the author's understanding of decay, how soon after the living has become, un- living. Bodies don't smell like death as soon as they die and bodies don't Bloat immediately.
Thesaurus is still being used excessively.
All the bad guys use AK-47 and the good guys use ARs and M4 .. and always on three round burst for some reason.. 😑
March 20, 2026
Excellent Series
The author continues to weave a complex story with multiple variables and an abundance of action. This book includes a somewhat renovated steam engine train salvaged by gangsters from the Sacramento Train Museum, thus adding a new element to transportation. Violence is still the rule of the times, but this volume brings a number of positives and HOPE!
The author continues to weave a complex story with multiple variables and an abundance of action. This book includes a somewhat renovated steam engine train salvaged by gangsters from the Sacramento Train Museum, thus adding a new element to transportation. Violence is still the rule of the times, but this volume brings a number of positives and HOPE!
September 2, 2019
The End
Wow! What a bloody ride this was. I’d like to see what happened to Elijah. This is one of the best series detailing survival in the apocalypse. Lucas is a Texas Ranger on a mission. This is worth the read.
Wow! What a bloody ride this was. I’d like to see what happened to Elijah. This is one of the best series detailing survival in the apocalypse. Lucas is a Texas Ranger on a mission. This is worth the read.
April 14, 2020
Excellent
This is an exceptional series with action packed scenes page after page. The characters are interesting as well. No matter which way Lucas turns, there is trouble and he simply can’t walk away.
Very entertaining series that keeps me up past my bedtime.
This is an exceptional series with action packed scenes page after page. The characters are interesting as well. No matter which way Lucas turns, there is trouble and he simply can’t walk away.
Very entertaining series that keeps me up past my bedtime.
February 15, 2025
Feel good storyline
I liked that good continued to win. Too much "not good" winning in real life, its nice to have a story where good and honorable actions are rewarded. And not just at the conclusion of the story.
I liked that good continued to win. Too much "not good" winning in real life, its nice to have a story where good and honorable actions are rewarded. And not just at the conclusion of the story.
January 17, 2019
It started off a little slow for me, but I quickly got involved in the story. I can't wait to see what will happen next.
February 28, 2019
Love this genre of books and this series although they each ended very abruptly and by book 8 dragged on... strangely, I didn’t want it to end!
March 28, 2019
Is this the end?
Great saga. Not over yet! Too many bad guys left ! Alas we must wait . Stay tuned, don't touch that dial!
Great saga. Not over yet! Too many bad guys left ! Alas we must wait . Stay tuned, don't touch that dial!
January 3, 2020
Never Ending
I loved reading this saga, but after 8 books I expected a conclusion. This is getting too long to hold my interest
I loved reading this saga, but after 8 books I expected a conclusion. This is getting too long to hold my interest
June 23, 2020
Great Series
Great Series So Far, This Was Book Number 7 Of 9 Can't Wait To Read Book Number 8. Russel Blake Is One Of The Best.*****
Great Series So Far, This Was Book Number 7 Of 9 Can't Wait To Read Book Number 8. Russel Blake Is One Of The Best.*****
August 25, 2020
Good
I've enjoyed this series very much. They are easy reading entertaining books. I recommend them. Looking forward to reading more of the books.
I've enjoyed this series very much. They are easy reading entertaining books. I recommend them. Looking forward to reading more of the books.
June 10, 2021
Great series a very believable hero.
January 14, 2023
No story here, just one battle running into the next. The author needs to take some time and develop the relationships he established in earlier books.
October 12, 2024
Terrific
Another fine chapter in the series. With a reluctant hero who loves his family to evil men that defy description, this series has it all.
Another fine chapter in the series. With a reluctant hero who loves his family to evil men that defy description, this series has it all.
January 8, 2025
Book seven
I know something is going to happen to lucas. His battles have been going on forever. I don't want anything to happen to him, but a cat only has 9 lives.....
I know something is going to happen to lucas. His battles have been going on forever. I don't want anything to happen to him, but a cat only has 9 lives.....
February 19, 2025
This has been a well written series -
March 16, 2026
A Bit Slow. . . At Times
If you want to read about factions and battles, this one is for you. Several really bad guys need to be told their sell by dates are long since gone.
If you want to read about factions and battles, this one is for you. Several really bad guys need to be told their sell by dates are long since gone.
May 3, 2020
Lucas Shaw runs into trouble everywhere he goes. No matter how hard he tries to go towards home he ends up helping others fend off or vanquish evil. Meanwhile, those in Shangri-La are fighting their own battles to survive. And, the Illuminati have their hands stirring the pot against those who do not want their rule.
Russell’s eight novel in The Day After Never series, Legion follows Lucas as he winds his way back to Sierra and the kids. There seems to be a never-ending series of potholes he must navigate to get there. The crazy self-proclaimed prophet from book seven leads his people to exact revenge on the folks Shangri-La. Will any of them find sanctuary?
I love this series, but I’m ready for it to come to conclusion. There are only so many ways Lucas can escape death.
5 out of 5 stars.
Russell’s eight novel in The Day After Never series, Legion follows Lucas as he winds his way back to Sierra and the kids. There seems to be a never-ending series of potholes he must navigate to get there. The crazy self-proclaimed prophet from book seven leads his people to exact revenge on the folks Shangri-La. Will any of them find sanctuary?
I love this series, but I’m ready for it to come to conclusion. There are only so many ways Lucas can escape death.
5 out of 5 stars.
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December 21, 2018Fast-paced reading!
Battles rage on many fronts and Lucas is right in the middle of it! Each of these books builds on the previous one.
Battles rage on many fronts and Lucas is right in the middle of it! Each of these books builds on the previous one.
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January 3, 2019If you like well written survivalist stories, this is a great book, I can't wait for the continuing story.
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