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Still Surviving #3
Darkest Days
Wes, finding himself between a rock and a hard place, had to make an impossible decision, one he's not sure he can forgive himself for. In his journey to always make the right choices, he risks his morals and the safety of those around him. Knowing exactly how he got there and unable to change his decisions, he struggles to keep going day by day. Lance and Henry weren't working alone, and as more of the opposition group’s actions are showing them to be as evil and twisted as they first seemed. If that wasn’t enough, Wes is betrayed by a friend. Not one for letting others remain enslaved, Wes’s group decides to go on the offensive. With time running out, and dark forces moving on his family, he has to become more than a simple moonshiner and occasional poacher. He has to survive what’s to be some of his darkest days and keep his humanity. With Raider being the only sane one left, he must guide his human like he’s never had to before.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 12, 2019
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May 15, 2019
Suspenseful
I thought the first two books of this series was good now to read the third book of the series it’s even better than the first two. Now I have to wait till the fourth book comes out which should be as good as the first three.
I thought the first two books of this series was good now to read the third book of the series it’s even better than the first two. Now I have to wait till the fourth book comes out which should be as good as the first three.
April 14, 2019
Raider
Spoiler Alert. Raider is alive.
The book ended too soon. I enjoy apocalyptic stories that you can actually see happen if an event occurred. People are real. People live, die, get hurt, lie, betray.....and life goes on.
A question was asked recently about what is more important in a book. The characters or the storyline. I have to stay the storyline. Because if you write like this author, the characters dead or alive are engrained in the book and they never die because they made an impression. Definitely looking forward to reading Book Four!
Spoiler Alert. Raider is alive.
The book ended too soon. I enjoy apocalyptic stories that you can actually see happen if an event occurred. People are real. People live, die, get hurt, lie, betray.....and life goes on.
A question was asked recently about what is more important in a book. The characters or the storyline. I have to stay the storyline. Because if you write like this author, the characters dead or alive are engrained in the book and they never die because they made an impression. Definitely looking forward to reading Book Four!
July 7, 2019
Darkest Days is the third in the Still Surviving series, in this instalment things do get a bit darker as the title would indicate with our small group of survivors finding out that certain alliances aren't what they appear.
There's more action than the prior two books, and we get to know the characters involved in even greater detail, particularly Emily.
Once again, the author ends on a huge cliff hanger, so be prepared to commit to the fourth book as well if you're interested in reading this.
There's more action than the prior two books, and we get to know the characters involved in even greater detail, particularly Emily.
Once again, the author ends on a huge cliff hanger, so be prepared to commit to the fourth book as well if you're interested in reading this.
July 15, 2021
Darkest Days : Still Surviving. Boyd Craven III
The fight for survival is in full swing. The opposition composed of ex military, most with dishonorable discharges, bikers and other lowlife are a much larger force and better equipped with military type equipment. Losses in Wes's group including his grandfather are mounting. They are managing to repel the mismatched group of traitors. Another excellent read in this series!! Enjoyed immensely!!
The fight for survival is in full swing. The opposition composed of ex military, most with dishonorable discharges, bikers and other lowlife are a much larger force and better equipped with military type equipment. Losses in Wes's group including his grandfather are mounting. They are managing to repel the mismatched group of traitors. Another excellent read in this series!! Enjoyed immensely!!
May 5, 2019
Fantastic!
5 star review as very few authors can write a great story but also create good characters that allows the reader to become fond of. This story is a series and a great series! A lot of action and a great understanding of possibilities.
What I like; no vampires, werewolves, zombies or aliens!
Now my other best author!!
5 star review as very few authors can write a great story but also create good characters that allows the reader to become fond of. This story is a series and a great series! A lot of action and a great understanding of possibilities.
What I like; no vampires, werewolves, zombies or aliens!
Now my other best author!!
June 3, 2019
There is a lot of action in this book and some decent character development. I do think they were all a little quick to let Linda off the hook. As always, the dogs are some of my favorite characters and I do like that their humans are not super hero types but make a lot of mistakes. This ends with a big cliffhanger.
May 3, 2021
Boyd Craven III is the King Of the Post Apoc hill!
3rd series and my favorite so far(at least until he HOPEFULLY adds to and FINISHES THE “geostorm” series and (I’m forgetting the name of the 2 book series I LOVED BUT IT MUST CARRY ON!)) Well developed characters and great storytelling that keep me up hrs after my bedtime! Keep it up Boyd!
3rd series and my favorite so far(at least until he HOPEFULLY adds to and FINISHES THE “geostorm” series and (I’m forgetting the name of the 2 book series I LOVED BUT IT MUST CARRY ON!)) Well developed characters and great storytelling that keep me up hrs after my bedtime! Keep it up Boyd!
September 14, 2021
Women and children first.
I love the characters, They have a will of their own. I knew Grandpa was in pain. He didn't want his grandson to know. He was so busy trying to look out for everyone at the farm. He didn't want the women and children to get hurt. I love how he can be a male role for Mary and friend for Emily.
I love the characters, They have a will of their own. I knew Grandpa was in pain. He didn't want his grandson to know. He was so busy trying to look out for everyone at the farm. He didn't want the women and children to get hurt. I love how he can be a male role for Mary and friend for Emily.
February 27, 2023
Non stop action, and the full gamut of emotions with this one!!!
OMG can't believe this series hasn't topped every best sellers list. I am so impressed by the quality of the story lines and character develpment! I want everyone I know to read these books. I'm definitely buying REAL books to put on my bookshelves to reread every few months!
OMG can't believe this series hasn't topped every best sellers list. I am so impressed by the quality of the story lines and character develpment! I want everyone I know to read these books. I'm definitely buying REAL books to put on my bookshelves to reread every few months!
April 14, 2019
5 stars
A little darker and even more fast paced. A great third book with awesome characters, dialogue and action. I just reread books one and two before reading book 3. I can’t wait for book 4.
A little darker and even more fast paced. A great third book with awesome characters, dialogue and action. I just reread books one and two before reading book 3. I can’t wait for book 4.
April 15, 2019
Darkest Days doesn't even begin to say it.
Once again Boyd has managed to put you right in the middle of this STORY! Wesley has managed to stay outside the group terrorizing his area, helped his neighbors to survive by providing what is needed. An excellent book!
Once again Boyd has managed to put you right in the middle of this STORY! Wesley has managed to stay outside the group terrorizing his area, helped his neighbors to survive by providing what is needed. An excellent book!
April 16, 2019
Wowzers!
This latest installment has your emotions going up, down, sideways; every which way. From the beginning you're on one emotional rollercoaster after another. This is the best one yet. I can't wait for the next book.
This latest installment has your emotions going up, down, sideways; every which way. From the beginning you're on one emotional rollercoaster after another. This is the best one yet. I can't wait for the next book.
April 17, 2019
An Adventure
Boyd Craven has done it again! Questions are answered & new questions are brought forth. The characters are so well written that you are caught up in their struggles and their celebrations. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Boyd Craven has done it again! Questions are answered & new questions are brought forth. The characters are so well written that you are caught up in their struggles and their celebrations. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
April 20, 2019
I thought Jessica was my favorite character in this series, along with Westley, but I LOVE EMILY!
No one can write “dog” like Boyd Craven. And can you say cliffhanger? I am ready for the next book in the series.
No one can write “dog” like Boyd Craven. And can you say cliffhanger? I am ready for the next book in the series.
April 21, 2019
Twists and turns
After the last cliffhanger, I was keen to see what happened next. And the story only got more convoluted, and I can’t see where it’s going that’s awesome. I’m looking forward to e future books!
After the last cliffhanger, I was keen to see what happened next. And the story only got more convoluted, and I can’t see where it’s going that’s awesome. I’m looking forward to e future books!
April 23, 2019
Cliffhanger Ending, AGAIN!!
The first two books in this series grabbed good and took me for a check if a ride. The third installment was just as much of a roller coaster. Amazing storytelling skills. Impatiently awaiting Book Four now.
The first two books in this series grabbed good and took me for a check if a ride. The third installment was just as much of a roller coaster. Amazing storytelling skills. Impatiently awaiting Book Four now.
May 18, 2019
It is a "must have",yesterday!!!!!!!
These books are my comfort books, when I pick one up I know I will like it, it will entertane me, it will make me want the next one even worse. I'm just crazy about them
These books are my comfort books, when I pick one up I know I will like it, it will entertane me, it will make me want the next one even worse. I'm just crazy about them
May 28, 2019
Most exciting PAW writer out there!
This series just keeps getting better and better! The action alone will keep you on the edge. A lot of compassion, humor and just plain goodness abounds.
This series just keeps getting better and better! The action alone will keep you on the edge. A lot of compassion, humor and just plain goodness abounds.
August 31, 2019
Great book
I don’t t know how he manages to make these books so interesting that I just want to keep reading one after the other and the scenes where they’re attacked is so descriptive it’s like I can see it in my mind eye
I don’t t know how he manages to make these books so interesting that I just want to keep reading one after the other and the scenes where they’re attacked is so descriptive it’s like I can see it in my mind eye
October 3, 2021
Darkest Days: Still Surviving
This is a fast moving series. I love the characters.They are so down to earth that you feel like you are right in there with them. Great Writer. The Best.
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This is a fast moving series. I love the characters.They are so down to earth that you feel like you are right in there with them. Great Writer. The Best.
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November 28, 2021
Still surviving
Interesting story with a lot of action between the two main characters and the spurts of philosophy of a clueless young man trying to grow up.The interaction between the homestead group and the bad guys is not like I think it would be in reality.
Interesting story with a lot of action between the two main characters and the spurts of philosophy of a clueless young man trying to grow up.The interaction between the homestead group and the bad guys is not like I think it would be in reality.
April 14, 2019
Mercy
Loved this book. Love the characters and a wonderful continuation of the story. That ending though. Hope your busy on the next book.
Loved this book. Love the characters and a wonderful continuation of the story. That ending though. Hope your busy on the next book.
April 14, 2019
Cliffhanger
Well Boyd Craven
does it again.....Outstanding story with an ending that leaves the reader wanting the next book!!!!!
Bring it
Well Boyd Craven
does it again.....Outstanding story with an ending that leaves the reader wanting the next book!!!!!
Bring it
April 16, 2019
What a ride!!!
Alright Boyd!!! That was one heck of a story there my friend!!! Started reading and couldn’t put it down till then end!!! Awesome story. Love all the characters.
Alright Boyd!!! That was one heck of a story there my friend!!! Started reading and couldn’t put it down till then end!!! Awesome story. Love all the characters.
May 18, 2019
Darkest Days review
Darkest Days is the third fast-paced post apocalyptic book in the Still Surviving series written by author Boyd Craven III.
Darkest Days is the third fast-paced post apocalyptic book in the Still Surviving series written by author Boyd Craven III.
May 25, 2019
Exciting
Good book Mr Boyd Craven III. Thanks for writing such good books I am an avid reader so I greatly appreciate your books!!
Good book Mr Boyd Craven III. Thanks for writing such good books I am an avid reader so I greatly appreciate your books!!
May 29, 2019
Amazing
I love these books. Can't seem to put them down Keep you wanting more. All the characters are great. On to the next book!!
I love these books. Can't seem to put them down Keep you wanting more. All the characters are great. On to the next book!!
May 29, 2019
Lots of character development in this one, with interesting dynamics going on. Well done.
May 29, 2019
Good
The storyline continues to develop and we lose some characters and we gain some.
My only complaint is the books being so short.
The storyline continues to develop and we lose some characters and we gain some.
My only complaint is the books being so short.
June 2, 2019
Excellent!
The king of cliffhangers has put together another masterpiece. A complete tug at emotions. Joy, sorrow, anger laced with some great info
The king of cliffhangers has put together another masterpiece. A complete tug at emotions. Joy, sorrow, anger laced with some great info
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