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Melt #4
Burn
Manhattan is falling apart, and with it so are the people, including Alice and Bill. And, at their remote cabin, new developments require critical decisions to save the life of a loved one.... A new, intensely thrilling series, MELT has received unanimous praise from beta readers and early reviewers alike. Written by Kate Pickford and Mike Kraus, MELT examines a part of our world that we often take for granted. Add in a dash of real science and a glimpse of what the future might hold in store and you're presented with the recipe for a frighteningly real post-apocalyptic thriller. MELT is a novel-length series will be released on a monthly basis.
- GenresApocalyptic
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 24, 2019
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May 25, 2019
Kick Ass
You have been able to shock and awe. Thank you. I am glad that the survivors are being reunited with each other. It going time to kick some serious ass.
You have been able to shock and awe. Thank you. I am glad that the survivors are being reunited with each other. It going time to kick some serious ass.
June 15, 2019
Addicted
I disagree with some of these reviews. You must read this book and not skip anything. It answers a lot of questions and brings you so much closer to the characters . Barb is amazing!!! Christine is amazing !!! after you read this you understand them so much better. Love this series! Great book!!!!!!
I disagree with some of these reviews. You must read this book and not skip anything. It answers a lot of questions and brings you so much closer to the characters . Barb is amazing!!! Christine is amazing !!! after you read this you understand them so much better. Love this series! Great book!!!!!!
June 14, 2019
I have enjoyed the first four. Waiting on five-Raze! The intentions of a few good are twisted by the one bad! Figures, right! But such is humanity and I am enjoying this new look at a dystopian series.
June 13, 2019
Looking forward to book 5
Picked up nicely from book 4. Good integration of old and new characters. Good story line and we'll written. Set nicely for the next book.
Picked up nicely from book 4. Good integration of old and new characters. Good story line and we'll written. Set nicely for the next book.
June 2, 2019
Thrilling
I waited with bated breath for the forth book and I'm sorry I read it so quickly!
So much action , brilliantly packed into one book.
I will wait impatiently for number 5,
I waited with bated breath for the forth book and I'm sorry I read it so quickly!
So much action , brilliantly packed into one book.
I will wait impatiently for number 5,
May 29, 2019
Thrilling!!!!
I love that each book centers on getting to know each of the central characters! Both Petra and Christine, different in their own right, have both grown during Burn. And Barb! What a character! Heartbreaking and heroic! Job well done!!!
I love that each book centers on getting to know each of the central characters! Both Petra and Christine, different in their own right, have both grown during Burn. And Barb! What a character! Heartbreaking and heroic! Job well done!!!
May 28, 2019
On fire
Exciting and engaging. I could not put the book down until I read to the end. Looking forward to read MELT 5
Exciting and engaging. I could not put the book down until I read to the end. Looking forward to read MELT 5
November 13, 2020
There is a lot of bouncing around in this book and most of the characters in focus, Christine, Petra and Barb are all basket cases in one way or another. We spend a lot of time with their inner conversations and neuroses and that made the story very hard to follow. The idea of taking a post-brain surgery patient out of the hospital immediately and bouncing her along in a car with no downside so far seems very improbable. I mostly was worried about the dogs in the end.
June 24, 2019
This one a was little better than book 3, but still all over the place as we bounce from Manhattan, to the mountains, to the hospital, and back again. We learn a lot more about Jo and Michael. Most of this book is so extremely improbable and coincidental that I couldn't help a lot of eyerolls
After the attack on the cabin's grounds in book 3 we're back at the hospital with Midge and Betsy having been shot, and back to sneaking 2 critically injured people out of the hospital WAY before they should have been.
We have several unlikely alliances come together, and more story is focused on several ridiculous secondary characters, Christine a high-level functioning chemist who worked with Alice, and the lady who has been dogging Alice since book 1, Barb. Both of these characters are WAY over the top.
Paul is briefly mentioned when he declines a way out of Manhattan so he can continue to look for his parents. Why he's still looking I don't know. Manhattan is huge but he's going to stay and search, eyeroll.
After the attack on the cabin's grounds in book 3 we're back at the hospital with Midge and Betsy having been shot, and back to sneaking 2 critically injured people out of the hospital WAY before they should have been.
We have several unlikely alliances come together, and more story is focused on several ridiculous secondary characters, Christine a high-level functioning chemist who worked with Alice, and the lady who has been dogging Alice since book 1, Barb. Both of these characters are WAY over the top.
Paul is briefly mentioned when he declines a way out of Manhattan so he can continue to look for his parents. Why he's still looking I don't know. Manhattan is huge but he's going to stay and search, eyeroll.
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June 7, 2019
Manhattan is dying. More buildings are crumbling and fires are getting worse. What survivors there are head for a flotilla of boats trying to evacuate as many people as they can.
Christine (K&P science division) wants Angelina so she can study her and get an idea of just what happened to her and how the MELT affects human bodies.
Barb, the religious fanatic, kills a guy and rescues a baby. She begins an attempt to rescue as many people as she can (and dogs.) Paul ends up joining the group so that sets up one part of the book.
The other part deal with the compound and what is going on there including one of them badly injured.
It's a lot of action as the pieces of the people and event puzzles are beginning to fall into place.
Christine (K&P science division) wants Angelina so she can study her and get an idea of just what happened to her and how the MELT affects human bodies.
Barb, the religious fanatic, kills a guy and rescues a baby. She begins an attempt to rescue as many people as she can (and dogs.) Paul ends up joining the group so that sets up one part of the book.
The other part deal with the compound and what is going on there including one of them badly injured.
It's a lot of action as the pieces of the people and event puzzles are beginning to fall into place.
October 29, 2019
I hate this whole series!
This story has been drug out til you want to puke! I've never seen a book with so many characters that need to be committed. You've also given us too many people to try to keep up with. You're constantly adding more people to the list and expanding the storyline while making no progress to resolve this story. It makes me ill to think there's still another book yet to come and we've still gotten nowhere. Someone save me from this series. I'm physically I'll!
This story has been drug out til you want to puke! I've never seen a book with so many characters that need to be committed. You've also given us too many people to try to keep up with. You're constantly adding more people to the list and expanding the storyline while making no progress to resolve this story. It makes me ill to think there's still another book yet to come and we've still gotten nowhere. Someone save me from this series. I'm physically I'll!
September 2, 2019
Still reading
goid read except finding at times to much of the "self talk / mind games" going on zi gound myself saying geezze just get on with the story. But alot of back ground ingo is given in these times of "self awareness" parts. The how why and cause of each persons actions and reactions to the world before them. That is why I gave thes book a 4 star rating its good but gets bogged down in places.
goid read except finding at times to much of the "self talk / mind games" going on zi gound myself saying geezze just get on with the story. But alot of back ground ingo is given in these times of "self awareness" parts. The how why and cause of each persons actions and reactions to the world before them. That is why I gave thes book a 4 star rating its good but gets bogged down in places.
June 11, 2019
Too many heroes?
I'm enjoying the books. I am. Only... Every person is morphing into a non-idiot with incredible courage and integrity. I'd like to think it's possible but really... It does stretch the bounds of imagination (even more than the usual limber movements required by PA fiction).
I'm enjoying the books. I am. Only... Every person is morphing into a non-idiot with incredible courage and integrity. I'd like to think it's possible but really... It does stretch the bounds of imagination (even more than the usual limber movements required by PA fiction).
June 20, 2019
Melt book 4 held my interest. The storyline was back on track after veering off in book 3. I am still curious enough to want to know how the disaster is solved. Meld seems unstoppable now it is capable of being carried ever onward by animals and humans. The domino effect is truly terrifying.
Yes, I'll be buying book 5.
Yes, I'll be buying book 5.
July 6, 2019
A JJP/MK SYFY Novel (MB - 4) ATPASS
JJP/MK have penned the fourth SYFY novel in the Melt series. The problems continue to exist and our intrepid lady continues to discover what had been added to the KP formula. The Melt areas have increase and continue to grow. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
JJP/MK have penned the fourth SYFY novel in the Melt series. The problems continue to exist and our intrepid lady continues to discover what had been added to the KP formula. The Melt areas have increase and continue to grow. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
August 28, 2019
I'm a huge fan of this type book in general ,but was getting kind of bored of the genre so I didn't think I'd love this book as usually they follow the same old routine. But this one blew my mind it was so refreshing to have an end of the work type scenario with such a twist I loved it. The only thing I hate about a series like this is having to wait for the next book to come out.
January 1, 2020
One Of The Best Series Around
The Everlee’s are racing against the spreading threat of MELT that has decimated Manhattan and is beginning to spread thanks to unsuspecting humans and animals who have no idea what they are dealing with. This is a literal page turner! Now on to Book 5.
The Everlee’s are racing against the spreading threat of MELT that has decimated Manhattan and is beginning to spread thanks to unsuspecting humans and animals who have no idea what they are dealing with. This is a literal page turner! Now on to Book 5.
March 27, 2021
Burn is the 4th in a series of what the authors do best. How to survive a post apocalyptic world. It always seems to include the scientist trying to save the world and the rest of the family trying to survive the carnage. Starting to get a bit repetitive. These books are short enough to keep you interested, any longer and I think I'd have given up.
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July 8, 2019
Surviving Melt, is it possible.
From the beginning of this series, I have been sitting on the edge of my seat. Not stopping, turn one page after the other. What a thriller, extremely suspenseful. Read the Melt series. It is one of the best books I have read this year.
From the beginning of this series, I have been sitting on the edge of my seat. Not stopping, turn one page after the other. What a thriller, extremely suspenseful. Read the Melt series. It is one of the best books I have read this year.
June 20, 2019
This book was very exciting.
June 30, 2019
Fast read
This was a fast read because you are unable to put the book down. Can not wait to get started on the next book.
This was a fast read because you are unable to put the book down. Can not wait to get started on the next book.
November 23, 2019
Enjoyed reading the 4th book of the melt. now reading the next book in the series.
January 5, 2020
Engaging
I enjoyed this book. The author was creative and witty. I look forward to reading more written by this author.
I enjoyed this book. The author was creative and witty. I look forward to reading more written by this author.
February 27, 2020
Love this series
Okay, there are parts of the book that are maybe better than others, but it is a fun easy read and sometimes that is just what we need!
Okay, there are parts of the book that are maybe better than others, but it is a fun easy read and sometimes that is just what we need!
February 12, 2022
How do they do it? Each book is better than the last.
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