Shattered World II: Russia

Shattered World #2

by Scott M. Baker

After closing the portal in Paris, Jason is a hero and the undisputed leader of the Demon Hunters. He also has a new goal: to close the portal in Moscow.

On the long journey across Europe, the Demon Hunters encounter new threats and unexpected allies. Dragons guarding the portal in Moscow. A Russian doctor who is fascinated with the demons. And a beautiful Russian officer who leads Jason’s team on a wild journey through Siberia on an armored train.

However, Jason is secretly torn between his devotion to his mother and his responsibility to save the world. He is also struggling between his affection for Jeanette and the heartache he feels for Sasha. These insecurities are tested with the arrival of the Purgatoriati, a mysterious group sent to assist the Demon Hunters on their expedition.

With so much against them, will Jason’s team be able to close the portal in Russia and stop the flow of the demons into our realm?

[PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This novel was originally published in 2017 as WASTELAND IN RED SQUARE under the pseudonym Josh Matthews.]

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 13, 2020

About the author

Scott M. Baker was born and raised in Everett, Massachusetts and spent twenty-three years in northern Virginia working for the Central Intelligence Agency. He has traveled extensively through Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, many of the locations and cultures becoming incorporated in his stories. Scott is now retired and lives outside of Salem, New Hampshire, with his dog Fred and two cats who treat him as their human servant.

Scott is currently writing the Nurse Alissa vs. the Zombies and The Chronicles of Paul sagas, his latest zombie apocalypse series, as well as his paranormal series. Previous works include The Deadliest Breed of Assassins, his first techno-thriller involving North Korea; Operation Majestic, his first science fiction novel described as Raiders of the Lost Ark meets Back to the Future – with aliens; Frozen World, his first non-zombie post-apocalypse novel; the Shattered World series, his five-book young adult post-apocalypse thriller; The Vampire Hunters trilogy, about humans fighting the undead in Washington D.C.; Yeitso, his homage to the giant monster movies of the 1950s that he loved watching as a kid; as well as several zombie-themed novellas and anthologies.

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Reviews

[Adam Boudreau · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far so good. These Shattered World books deliver on the action and excitement. Jason and his surviving group of demon hunters recruit new members to travel to Russia to aid in closing down their portal. Along the way the are saved from a new type of demons by a group of Knights in shining armor. These knight are souls from purgatory sent by God and are lead by Fr. Belsario to help Jason close the portals around the world. Upon getting to Russia the demon hunters are attack but an army of demons and are saved by Russian military. The Russian military have taken up refuge in a railyard and inform Jason of the portal in Moscow being guarded by dragons. After disposing of the dragons and closing the portal Jason learns the Russian accidently opened a second portal in their failed attempt to closing the first one prior to Jason's appearance. Tasked with closing the second one the team set out on a train ride across russia's frozen tundra to battle endless hoards of demons and to close the second portal. I found this book exciting and difficult to put down. One of the hardest things to keep track of in this book was names of the character but the main characters are really starting to develop more. I really get the sense of Jason maturing from the first book to this one. Its a great read that can be knocked out in a couple of days.

[Andrea Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still surprised

Shattered World II: Russia is the second book in the Shattered World Series. While each book has ended with a satisfying closure to the current mission, it is definitely a continuity series that should be read in order.

I will admit, again, if not for a scavenger hunt-I would have never chosen to start this series. I'm still surprised by how much I have enjoyed it. I love the concept and have found the author's "take" on certain concepts quite intriguing.

I would definitely recommend this for anyone 16ish or older. I, surprisingly, am headed for book 3 right now.

[Bjorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second re-release of what was originally "The Hell Gate" series Scott did an amazing job yet again
When Dr. McCreary let's her pride get the better of her she releases hell on earth and her son Jason feels guilty so makes it his mission to put things right in this second book we find our team headed to Russia to deal with the next portal in this book there is adventure with allies new and old I can't recommend this book enough

[David J. Breeden · Rating 5 out of 5]

A scary continue to a story of an Apocolypse. New demons, new characters, and more action. A few surprises to add to the story. A travel across Europe to end up along way from home. Saving the world is hard work, and can try one’s patience. Follow Jason and crew and see who lives and who dies. Action packed and really thought out. Now, on the way to China. Don’t miss any of it.

[Angel Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book does not disappoint! I like Scott's attention to detail. Honestly though, I haven't read a story set in Russia of this kind. This book was a real treat for me. I'm eagerly awaiting book 3. Come on Scott, I want book three.