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Dinosaur Lake #5
Survivors
The Fifth Dinosaur Lake The predator dinosaurs, amphibious, land-crawlers, air flyers, small and large, were dead; dead in all the forests, mountains, deserts, towns and cities of America and across the planet. They were still hunted, sought and exterminated when found, and these rogue beasts were becoming rarer every day. The humans’ dinosaur killing serum and extermination practices had worked far better than anyone had prayed and they had eventually freed the planet of its primordial scourge. The earth belonged to the humans once more and all its lands were safe–or so the world, Henry Shore, former Chief Park Ranger at Crater Lake National Park, and his wife, Ann, had believed…until one day years later two new dinosaurs, craftier than any the earth had ever seen, appeared. One of them was benevolent, a friend to mankind, and the other was not. It was blood-thirsty, eerily intelligent and unbelievably vengeful. This dinosaur wouldn’t be so easy to kill. ***There are now six Dinosaur Lake books.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 25, 2019
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Kathryn Meyer Griffith
59 books270 followersAbout Kathryn Meyer Griffith 2023
Since childhood I’ve been an artist, and have worked as a graphic designer in the corporate world and for newspapers for twenty-three years before I quit to write full time. But I’d already begun writing novels at 21, over fifty-one years ago now, and have had thirty-five (romantic horror, horror novels, romantic SF horror, romantic suspense, romantic time travel, historical romance, thrillers, one non-fiction short story collection, dinosaur books, and murder mysteries) previous novels and thirteen short stories published from various traditional publishers since 1984. But I’ve gone into self-publishing in a big way since 2012; and upon getting all my previous books’ full rights back for the first time in 36 years, have self-published all of them. My seven Dinosaur Lake novels and Spookie Town Murder Mysteries (Scraps of Paper, All Things Slip Away, Ghosts Beneath Us, Witches Among Us, What Lies Beneath the Graves, All Those Who Came Before, When the Fireflies Returned, and Echoes of Other Times) are my best-sellers.
I was married to Russell for over forty-three years; have a son, two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. I live in a small quaint town in Illinois. I have a quirky cat, Sasha, and we live happily in an old house in the heart of town. Though I’ve been an artist, and a folk/classic rock singer in my youth with my late brother Jim, writing has always been my greatest passion, my butterfly stage, and I’ll probably write stories until the day I die…or until my memory goes.
2012 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS *Finalist* for her horror novel The Last Vampire ~ 2014 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS * Finalist * for her thriller novel Dinosaur Lake.
*All Kathryn Meyer Griffith’s books can be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/ld4jlow
*All her Audible.com audio books here:
http://tinyurl.com/oz7c4or
Novels and short stories from Kathryn Meyer Griffith:
Evil Stalks the Night, The Heart of the Rose, Blood Forged, Vampire Blood, The Last Vampire (2012 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS*Finalist* in their Horror category), Witches, Witches II: Apocalypse, Witches plus Witches II: Apocalypse, The Nameless One erotic horror short story, The Calling, Scraps of Paper (The First Spookie Town Murder Mystery), All Things Slip Away (The Second Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Ghosts Beneath Us (The Third Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Witches Among Us (The Fourth Spookie Town Murder Mystery), What Lies Beneath the Graves (The Fifth Spookie Town Murder Mystery; sixth, All Who Came Before, When the Fireflies Returned (the seventh Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Echoes of Other Times (the eighth Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Egyptian Heart, Winter’s Journey, The Ice Bridge, Don’t Look Back, Agnes, A Time of Demons and Angels, The Woman in Crimson, Human No Longer, Six Spooky Short Stories Collection, Forever and Always Romantic Novella, Night Carnival Short Story, Dinosaur Lake (2014 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS*Finalist* in their Thriller/Adventure category), Dinosaur Lake II: Dinosaurs Arising, Dinosaur Lake III: Infestation and Dinosaur Lake IV: Dinosaur Wars, Dinosaur Lake V: Survivors, Dinosaur Lake VI: The Alien Connection, Dinosaur Lake VII: The Aliens Return, Memories of My Childhood, and Christmas Magic 1959.
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Since childhood I’ve been an artist, and have worked as a graphic designer in the corporate world and for newspapers for twenty-three years before I quit to write full time. But I’d already begun writing novels at 21, over fifty-one years ago now, and have had thirty-five (romantic horror, horror novels, romantic SF horror, romantic suspense, romantic time travel, historical romance, thrillers, one non-fiction short story collection, dinosaur books, and murder mysteries) previous novels and thirteen short stories published from various traditional publishers since 1984. But I’ve gone into self-publishing in a big way since 2012; and upon getting all my previous books’ full rights back for the first time in 36 years, have self-published all of them. My seven Dinosaur Lake novels and Spookie Town Murder Mysteries (Scraps of Paper, All Things Slip Away, Ghosts Beneath Us, Witches Among Us, What Lies Beneath the Graves, All Those Who Came Before, When the Fireflies Returned, and Echoes of Other Times) are my best-sellers.
I was married to Russell for over forty-three years; have a son, two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. I live in a small quaint town in Illinois. I have a quirky cat, Sasha, and we live happily in an old house in the heart of town. Though I’ve been an artist, and a folk/classic rock singer in my youth with my late brother Jim, writing has always been my greatest passion, my butterfly stage, and I’ll probably write stories until the day I die…or until my memory goes.
2012 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS *Finalist* for her horror novel The Last Vampire ~ 2014 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS * Finalist * for her thriller novel Dinosaur Lake.
*All Kathryn Meyer Griffith’s books can be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/ld4jlow
*All her Audible.com audio books here:
http://tinyurl.com/oz7c4or
Novels and short stories from Kathryn Meyer Griffith:
Evil Stalks the Night, The Heart of the Rose, Blood Forged, Vampire Blood, The Last Vampire (2012 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS*Finalist* in their Horror category), Witches, Witches II: Apocalypse, Witches plus Witches II: Apocalypse, The Nameless One erotic horror short story, The Calling, Scraps of Paper (The First Spookie Town Murder Mystery), All Things Slip Away (The Second Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Ghosts Beneath Us (The Third Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Witches Among Us (The Fourth Spookie Town Murder Mystery), What Lies Beneath the Graves (The Fifth Spookie Town Murder Mystery; sixth, All Who Came Before, When the Fireflies Returned (the seventh Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Echoes of Other Times (the eighth Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Egyptian Heart, Winter’s Journey, The Ice Bridge, Don’t Look Back, Agnes, A Time of Demons and Angels, The Woman in Crimson, Human No Longer, Six Spooky Short Stories Collection, Forever and Always Romantic Novella, Night Carnival Short Story, Dinosaur Lake (2014 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS*Finalist* in their Thriller/Adventure category), Dinosaur Lake II: Dinosaurs Arising, Dinosaur Lake III: Infestation and Dinosaur Lake IV: Dinosaur Wars, Dinosaur Lake V: Survivors, Dinosaur Lake VI: The Alien Connection, Dinosaur Lake VII: The Aliens Return, Memories of My Childhood, and Christmas Magic 1959.
Her Websites:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KathrynG64
My Blog: https://kathrynmeyergriffith.wordpres...
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https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
http://en.gravatar.com/kathrynmeyergr...
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https://www.pinterest.com/kathryn5139/
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April 12, 2019
Woo Hoo! It has been five years since the Dino Wars and I have spent any time with Henry and Ann. I am so glad to visit and catch up on what’s been happening…and will happen.
The dinosaurs, at least most of them, are gone. BUT, knowing Kathryn Meyer Griffith, the horror is yet to come. They had lived through some interesting times. They were prepared, if the dinosaurs returned. My question is…many of the characters I got involved with in the early books are gone, so who is left to kill off, Kathryn?
I love that Anne has a money making blog. Seems a natural progression from the newspaper she had worked for, owned, then sold. It seemed Kathryn didn’t think dinosaurs were bad enough, she had to give her cancer too. But she was in remission and they spent a lot of their time enjoying their golden years from the front porch of their cabin and traveling. She even got Henry to let her use some of his photographs from their adventures.
Their home is not their beloved cabin at Crater Lake, but they worked hard to make it into one they love.
Henry had retired, but he was still ‘the man’ as far as the Rangers were concerned. He knew everything there was to know about Crater Lake, so when Oscar came knocking on the window, he was notified…ASAP.
How smart are the dinosaurs? Can they think complex thoughts? Do they hold grudges? Do they want revenge?
Henry had a small edge over other humans. His visitor, Oscar. He likes and respects Henry. He also needs ‘the sticks’ to help him. There are no such things as unicorns, demons, or evil dinosaurs. But, in my world, there is.
Oscar stole the show! You can’t kill him off Kathryn. He’s a hero, risking it all for his special friend, Henry, and his progeny.
Excellent tension and pacing. The feeling of impending doom oozes from every page. I wait. I fear.
WOW, I didn’t see that coming and I love it. Book surprises are the best.
My biggest question, Kathryn…will there be more? I love that some of the characters refuse to die, refuse to go away, haunting your dreams, demanding more. Is there more of the story to be told?
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Dinosaur Lake V by Kathryn Meyer Griffith.
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The dinosaurs, at least most of them, are gone. BUT, knowing Kathryn Meyer Griffith, the horror is yet to come. They had lived through some interesting times. They were prepared, if the dinosaurs returned. My question is…many of the characters I got involved with in the early books are gone, so who is left to kill off, Kathryn?
I love that Anne has a money making blog. Seems a natural progression from the newspaper she had worked for, owned, then sold. It seemed Kathryn didn’t think dinosaurs were bad enough, she had to give her cancer too. But she was in remission and they spent a lot of their time enjoying their golden years from the front porch of their cabin and traveling. She even got Henry to let her use some of his photographs from their adventures.
Their home is not their beloved cabin at Crater Lake, but they worked hard to make it into one they love.
Henry had retired, but he was still ‘the man’ as far as the Rangers were concerned. He knew everything there was to know about Crater Lake, so when Oscar came knocking on the window, he was notified…ASAP.
How smart are the dinosaurs? Can they think complex thoughts? Do they hold grudges? Do they want revenge?
Henry had a small edge over other humans. His visitor, Oscar. He likes and respects Henry. He also needs ‘the sticks’ to help him. There are no such things as unicorns, demons, or evil dinosaurs. But, in my world, there is.
Oscar stole the show! You can’t kill him off Kathryn. He’s a hero, risking it all for his special friend, Henry, and his progeny.
Excellent tension and pacing. The feeling of impending doom oozes from every page. I wait. I fear.
WOW, I didn’t see that coming and I love it. Book surprises are the best.
My biggest question, Kathryn…will there be more? I love that some of the characters refuse to die, refuse to go away, haunting your dreams, demanding more. Is there more of the story to be told?
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Dinosaur Lake V by Kathryn Meyer Griffith.
See more at fundinmental
April 12, 2019
It’s been a long time since the dinosaurs ran amok. Only an occasional sighting, and they’re dispatched quickly. But when the mysterious little dinosaur shows up, retired Chief Park Ranger, Henry Shore , knows something is happening again. So he joins forces to face another deadly threat.
Once again, Kathryn drops you into the action quickly as the team hunts for a dinosaur. The hunt doesn’t last long as the dinosaur finds them. Henry is injured and laid up, hoping this is the last of them. But then the little dinosaur, a mystery, as it seems to show up to warn them rather to cause harm, returns, more frantic than ever. And I knew, as did Henry, that the fight wasn’t over.
I was very curious about the little dinosaur before. Just what was he? Where did he come from? What was his purpose? I got those answers and they caught me by surprise. Didn’t see the angle coming and it sent my mind racing, exploring what was and could be.
This was another fun read in the Dinosaur Lake series. It’s a faced pace race to the finish as humans go up against giant dinosaurs, some favorite characters return, and a new mystery is added to the mix. Leave it to Kathryn to keep me questioning what this series is really all about.
I received a complimentary copy. My review is voluntarily given.
Once again, Kathryn drops you into the action quickly as the team hunts for a dinosaur. The hunt doesn’t last long as the dinosaur finds them. Henry is injured and laid up, hoping this is the last of them. But then the little dinosaur, a mystery, as it seems to show up to warn them rather to cause harm, returns, more frantic than ever. And I knew, as did Henry, that the fight wasn’t over.
I was very curious about the little dinosaur before. Just what was he? Where did he come from? What was his purpose? I got those answers and they caught me by surprise. Didn’t see the angle coming and it sent my mind racing, exploring what was and could be.
This was another fun read in the Dinosaur Lake series. It’s a faced pace race to the finish as humans go up against giant dinosaurs, some favorite characters return, and a new mystery is added to the mix. Leave it to Kathryn to keep me questioning what this series is really all about.
I received a complimentary copy. My review is voluntarily given.
September 24, 2019
I absolutely love this series. Oscar is by far by favorite character even if he isn't human. I still miss some of the characters killed off in previous books but I really enjoy the cast of characters left as well. I loved the alien twist, it made me giggle. Darn aliens always causing trouble! LOL! I hope there is more to come.
February 4, 2019
Book Five
I thought the series had ended and I am so glad it had not. This one should not be the last. In fact, it is a new beginning with Oscar's eggs hatching. Now there is an alien involvement. This can only get better. What is the tie in between the aliens and the dinosaurs? Are all the dinosaurs really gone now or is something else developing? Gotta be more to the story!!!! And no foul language. So cursing doesn't take away from the plot. I could not put this book down til it was done. Waiting on next installment. I have read all of the books in the dinosaur lake series and enjoyed every one. Just hoping story doesn't end here. Well done and worth the read.
I thought the series had ended and I am so glad it had not. This one should not be the last. In fact, it is a new beginning with Oscar's eggs hatching. Now there is an alien involvement. This can only get better. What is the tie in between the aliens and the dinosaurs? Are all the dinosaurs really gone now or is something else developing? Gotta be more to the story!!!! And no foul language. So cursing doesn't take away from the plot. I could not put this book down til it was done. Waiting on next installment. I have read all of the books in the dinosaur lake series and enjoyed every one. Just hoping story doesn't end here. Well done and worth the read.
May 7, 2019
Another total delight
So happy to see most of the characters I have fallen in love with back again, and Oscar is such a unique one with some views from his perspective. This series is my favorite and this round did not disappoint, quite well done with the reality of Henry's age playing a factor, and the smooth way we can see the changes in lives. Would love to see more about Oscar and the other interesting development...for years this series has held my attention and continues to do so.
So happy to see most of the characters I have fallen in love with back again, and Oscar is such a unique one with some views from his perspective. This series is my favorite and this round did not disappoint, quite well done with the reality of Henry's age playing a factor, and the smooth way we can see the changes in lives. Would love to see more about Oscar and the other interesting development...for years this series has held my attention and continues to do so.
September 30, 2021
Dinosaurs just won't bloody stay dead!
Henry completely caught by surprise with the reappearance of a mythical friend bringing a warning, and the dinosaur hunts resume. A super read full of twists, turns, and false starts which bring a retired Henry, his Park Rangers back into the nightmare of dinosaurs in the park. And this time, confronted by a creature so much more dangerous and malevolent! Great read, I recommend to all who love a truly great adventure story. I repeat; this series would make an awesome couple of movies!
Henry completely caught by surprise with the reappearance of a mythical friend bringing a warning, and the dinosaur hunts resume. A super read full of twists, turns, and false starts which bring a retired Henry, his Park Rangers back into the nightmare of dinosaurs in the park. And this time, confronted by a creature so much more dangerous and malevolent! Great read, I recommend to all who love a truly great adventure story. I repeat; this series would make an awesome couple of movies!
October 24, 2020
Real thriller
I hope she puts out a 6th book. I for one would like to follow it more. Oscar's babies hatching, will he still visit Henry and Ann? Will he show them the babies? Are all the other dinosaur eggs destroyed? Will Oscar become, with his family, a new wildlife exhibit to the park?
I hope she does more. Must read
I hope she puts out a 6th book. I for one would like to follow it more. Oscar's babies hatching, will he still visit Henry and Ann? Will he show them the babies? Are all the other dinosaur eggs destroyed? Will Oscar become, with his family, a new wildlife exhibit to the park?
I hope she does more. Must read
September 8, 2021
Never say extinct
I never thought I would ever enjoy a series about dinosaurs. But, each book in this fantastic series just keeps me reading on and on. The characters are brought to life and I have laughed and cried with them. I am so very impressed with all the details in this series. I am so grateful that this series continues and I am on to the next book.
I never thought I would ever enjoy a series about dinosaurs. But, each book in this fantastic series just keeps me reading on and on. The characters are brought to life and I have laughed and cried with them. I am so very impressed with all the details in this series. I am so grateful that this series continues and I am on to the next book.
October 17, 2019
Great Twist
I love this series! The characters are so well developed and Oscar was a great addition! I really hope there are sequels in the works to explore the new potential plot twist.
I love this series! The characters are so well developed and Oscar was a great addition! I really hope there are sequels in the works to explore the new potential plot twist.
April 25, 2020
Utterly fantasic
I have now read all five stories. I could not put the stories down til finished. I read intensly and hope to read mofe of your stories. I hope you will continue with henry justin scot and the alien ships. Thank you evef so much
I have now read all five stories. I could not put the stories down til finished. I read intensly and hope to read mofe of your stories. I hope you will continue with henry justin scot and the alien ships. Thank you evef so much
July 10, 2021
Just when I think I'm now I'm back in
Life is peaceful everything is being built the once again there's an earthquake and there's aids and there's dinosaurs will this ever and these parks are so Good
Life is peaceful everything is being built the once again there's an earthquake and there's aids and there's dinosaurs will this ever and these parks are so Good
July 26, 2021
I am so enjoying this series!
A good sequel to a fun and enjoyable series. Cannot wait to start the next book in the series. So different from most of the books I read. Great escape from reality.
A good sequel to a fun and enjoyable series. Cannot wait to start the next book in the series. So different from most of the books I read. Great escape from reality.
May 27, 2020
If you like dinosaurs
Its nice to see the intelligence angle played up. It can be a trifle boring reading about how stupid they could be, when we have no real way of knowing.
Its nice to see the intelligence angle played up. It can be a trifle boring reading about how stupid they could be, when we have no real way of knowing.
June 2, 2020
I have loved the series up until now! I am very upset with the aliens angle! I feel like she’s cheap and an actually ruined the entire series for me!! I love these books up until that.
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August 2, 2020
Want more!
Really hope the author decides to have another book in this series. Even if it is an offshoot, it would be great.
Great series and fun reading.
Really hope the author decides to have another book in this series. Even if it is an offshoot, it would be great.
Great series and fun reading.
December 21, 2020
What a terrific series. Good, fleshed out characters, horrific creatures and a great storyline. Loads of fun and completely immersible story.
June 15, 2021
Loved them
I have really enjoyed these books. I love dinosaurs and the story is very good, interesting and fun to read. I would recommend to anyone.
I have really enjoyed these books. I love dinosaurs and the story is very good, interesting and fun to read. I would recommend to anyone.
August 29, 2021
I love all the books in this series.
July 22, 2023
Henry and Ann together with the gang again. Another wonderful scary terrifying book. Stayed up till 2:30 am reading this. I’m addicted. I’ve bought the whole series because I know I will be reading them again and again. Kathryn is a wonderful author with a great sense of imagination Ian’s how to terrorize people:). Well done!
September 5, 2020
Survivors
I enjoyed this book. I wanted to finally finish it, but didn’t want the story to end.
I hope to see this on the screen soon, maybe a Netflix/Prime series - just somewhere, with KMG @ the helm ensuring this wonderful story is done right.
I love these stories.
I enjoyed this book. I wanted to finally finish it, but didn’t want the story to end.
I hope to see this on the screen soon, maybe a Netflix/Prime series - just somewhere, with KMG @ the helm ensuring this wonderful story is done right.
I love these stories.
September 3, 2019
Novel
323 pages
Enjoyed the series!
323 pages
Enjoyed the series!
February 5, 2023
Just as good as the other books in the series. I look forward to more!
August 13, 2024
I’m still really enjoying this series
February 15, 2022
More interesting
Knowing more from where the dinosaurs problem has come. And how friendship supposed to work . I recommend this book.
Knowing more from where the dinosaurs problem has come. And how friendship supposed to work . I recommend this book.
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