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Dark Days of the Purge
The freedoms of this world…
….will be paid for with the blood of patriots.
What is the price of survival?
The Five Falls survivors lost nearly everything in the Chicom and SAA assaults, but they haven’t lost their will to live, their determination to take their country back or the fighting spirit needed to do both.
The war won’t unfold the way you think.
Hardened warriors like Logan, Skylar and Riker have endured the worst, and now they’re putting it all on the line to take the country back. But they can’t do it alone. They’ll need help.
In a David vs. Goliath battle, who will finally control America?
What our patriots are attempting next will test their grit, their fortitude and their desire to triumph over the invading hordes. Not everyone will survive, however, for far-reaching conflicts such as these are ugly and cruel, and they always extract their pound of flesh.
The Dark Days of the After series comes to an end in this hard-hitting, but deeply poignant final chapter advanced readers are now calling “Ryan Schow’s finest book by far!”
….will be paid for with the blood of patriots.
What is the price of survival?
The Five Falls survivors lost nearly everything in the Chicom and SAA assaults, but they haven’t lost their will to live, their determination to take their country back or the fighting spirit needed to do both.
The war won’t unfold the way you think.
Hardened warriors like Logan, Skylar and Riker have endured the worst, and now they’re putting it all on the line to take the country back. But they can’t do it alone. They’ll need help.
In a David vs. Goliath battle, who will finally control America?
What our patriots are attempting next will test their grit, their fortitude and their desire to triumph over the invading hordes. Not everyone will survive, however, for far-reaching conflicts such as these are ugly and cruel, and they always extract their pound of flesh.
The Dark Days of the After series comes to an end in this hard-hitting, but deeply poignant final chapter advanced readers are now calling “Ryan Schow’s finest book by far!”
- GenresFictionPost Apocalyptic
293 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2020
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May 12, 2024
So, the handful of resistance from Five Falls has managed to get the armies of China and South America to wear each other down enough so like 5 of them could take out the remnants.
Overall for the series I was disappointed. The main characters were all just over the top....they went to a Krav Maga class and came out as John Wick. Somehow, the main protagonists are able to overcome injuries, beatings, and gunshot wounds that damn near kill them, to continue to fight on like a damn ninja. The professional armies they are up against simply don't stand a chance against such tactics as
1) sneak up on a vehicle and shoot the occupants, then the next team leap frogs and shoots the vehicle in front, and repeat.
2) dig a big hole in the road so the convoy falls in.
3) infiltrate the highest level of the Army with a "prisoner" with hot intel that can only be shared with the commanding general.
The list goes on.
Then there is this romanticism of killing and torture. The main characters all seem to be in competition about who can be the most brutal and blood thirsty; but meanwhile, they all caution the others about how the war might change them. The glamorizing of certain sodomy with a broomstick was really too much.
SO....points for excitement, but that's about all. This should have been a single book about how a small band of resistance saved their small part of the state, and ended with that.
Overall for the series I was disappointed. The main characters were all just over the top....they went to a Krav Maga class and came out as John Wick. Somehow, the main protagonists are able to overcome injuries, beatings, and gunshot wounds that damn near kill them, to continue to fight on like a damn ninja. The professional armies they are up against simply don't stand a chance against such tactics as
1) sneak up on a vehicle and shoot the occupants, then the next team leap frogs and shoots the vehicle in front, and repeat.
2) dig a big hole in the road so the convoy falls in.
3) infiltrate the highest level of the Army with a "prisoner" with hot intel that can only be shared with the commanding general.
The list goes on.
Then there is this romanticism of killing and torture. The main characters all seem to be in competition about who can be the most brutal and blood thirsty; but meanwhile, they all caution the others about how the war might change them. The glamorizing of certain sodomy with a broomstick was really too much.
SO....points for excitement, but that's about all. This should have been a single book about how a small band of resistance saved their small part of the state, and ended with that.
June 6, 2020
Great writing!
The end of the series. Enjoyed it all. I am going to say this. But, I must be a sexist. This is a great book for guys. The shooting and knifing (or is it stabbing?) someone doesn't bother me. BUT the detail. I felt every sound of the knife entering the body and felt it twist, every bullet, every hit because the author wrote so well....I now know how to stab someone in a way to make them bleed out quickly. It is like a YouTube video only using words. Fellow readers. That takes skill to write something you can see with your eyes closed. ( My kindle was reading to me. )
Then at the end....(still in sexist mode), it had a happily ever after moment.
I definitely recommend not only this book but the whole series.
The end of the series. Enjoyed it all. I am going to say this. But, I must be a sexist. This is a great book for guys. The shooting and knifing (or is it stabbing?) someone doesn't bother me. BUT the detail. I felt every sound of the knife entering the body and felt it twist, every bullet, every hit because the author wrote so well....I now know how to stab someone in a way to make them bleed out quickly. It is like a YouTube video only using words. Fellow readers. That takes skill to write something you can see with your eyes closed. ( My kindle was reading to me. )
Then at the end....(still in sexist mode), it had a happily ever after moment.
I definitely recommend not only this book but the whole series.
June 24, 2020
The Purge
Ryan Schow wraps up his Dark Days series with Dark Days of the Purge. Resistance fighters take on America’s enemies and invading armies in this action packed novel. Various factions of militia minded men and women join together to take back their America. Fighting against the overwhelming numbers of two warring armies, our heroes unite their talents and determination. The incredible conclusion of Dark Days demonstrates what a few people can do when willing to pay the price and make the ultimate sacrifices required to win wars. The cost of liberty is eternal vigilance by all and the blood of many.
Ryan Schow wraps up his Dark Days series with Dark Days of the Purge. Resistance fighters take on America’s enemies and invading armies in this action packed novel. Various factions of militia minded men and women join together to take back their America. Fighting against the overwhelming numbers of two warring armies, our heroes unite their talents and determination. The incredible conclusion of Dark Days demonstrates what a few people can do when willing to pay the price and make the ultimate sacrifices required to win wars. The cost of liberty is eternal vigilance by all and the blood of many.
May 29, 2020
The Beginning of the End
This is a fierce and fast paced series! I thought the Japanese were cruel during WWII, be prepared for some ghoulish activity. I will say that the resolve of the America. Spirit is strong. The main characters lived and died hard. This is what makes this series a success. All the hero’s do not have a happy ending. The Chicoms are tough, ruthless and mean as an old witch. Just not tough enough!
This is a fierce and fast paced series! I thought the Japanese were cruel during WWII, be prepared for some ghoulish activity. I will say that the resolve of the America. Spirit is strong. The main characters lived and died hard. This is what makes this series a success. All the hero’s do not have a happy ending. The Chicoms are tough, ruthless and mean as an old witch. Just not tough enough!
August 20, 2020
This is the final book of this series and I have enjoyed it throughout all five books. This had the interesting premise of the country being under the domination of an oppressive military foreign force and the resistance to regain our sovereignty. There have been some grammar and writing errors here and there but nothing too glaring. The whole series has been very dark and this final book was very, very dark, but somehow was able to end on a positive.
May 18, 2020
This disgusting author advocates violence against the media and Congress!
This was devastatingly f***ing awesome! What an emotional squirrel suit ride, it's sad to see the end of this series. We're gonna miss these characters and, look forward to the next ones this talented writer will bring to us to watch pillage the next world!!
This was devastatingly f***ing awesome! What an emotional squirrel suit ride, it's sad to see the end of this series. We're gonna miss these characters and, look forward to the next ones this talented writer will bring to us to watch pillage the next world!!
May 23, 2020
Best series maybe ever!
This book concludes one of the darkest yet amazing series I’ve ever read. Logan is an absolute monster and skyler is an unbelievably awesome killer . I absolutely fell in love with these characters and I’m really sad for this to be the last book, but what a ride!⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This book concludes one of the darkest yet amazing series I’ve ever read. Logan is an absolute monster and skyler is an unbelievably awesome killer . I absolutely fell in love with these characters and I’m really sad for this to be the last book, but what a ride!⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
June 1, 2020
A brilliant set of books
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and found them likeable and relatable.
The descriptions of locations really helped set the picture for me, the towns, cities and rural areas in particular.
You really got a feel for who life is under Chicom rule and the communist regime.
Highly recommend!
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and found them likeable and relatable.
The descriptions of locations really helped set the picture for me, the towns, cities and rural areas in particular.
You really got a feel for who life is under Chicom rule and the communist regime.
Highly recommend!
September 2, 2020
The first book was a little difficult to get in the groove with one after the other it flowed well. The story was great and the characters were wonderful.
Although fiction you can read between the lines especially the last minutes in Yale. Sadly several never made it out of there.
Was a great series with a great ending. Great job Ryan.
Although fiction you can read between the lines especially the last minutes in Yale. Sadly several never made it out of there.
Was a great series with a great ending. Great job Ryan.
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January 12, 2021
I NEVER leave reviews (but always rate) the books I finish, but I had to comment on this series. It is absolutely eerie how true to life this series is as relates to what is happening in our country at this very moment. If you want to understand how a country falls from the inside, absolutely read this series.
April 30, 2021
Wow...
Ryan Schow delivers everything from a gut punch to unbridled laughter. I’ve felt the highs and lows as if the characters written out in the pages of this series were my friends and family. I’ve felt the sting of loss and spark of joy. War is brutal and the reader is not spared. Even so, this series is an astounding story.
Ryan Schow delivers everything from a gut punch to unbridled laughter. I’ve felt the highs and lows as if the characters written out in the pages of this series were my friends and family. I’ve felt the sting of loss and spark of joy. War is brutal and the reader is not spared. Even so, this series is an astounding story.
May 6, 2021
Ryan Schow, You have Done it Again!!!
It was by far one of my very favorite Series.!!! The books kept it exciting and awesome. Your never left guessing for long. Action Packed and Full of Drama. There is Happiness , Sorrow, Excitement, and, Mystery throughout each and every book. Can hardly wait for more. More to come !!
It was by far one of my very favorite Series.!!! The books kept it exciting and awesome. Your never left guessing for long. Action Packed and Full of Drama. There is Happiness , Sorrow, Excitement, and, Mystery throughout each and every book. Can hardly wait for more. More to come !!
August 29, 2020
The purge
An eye for an eye...The intrepid combatants utilize strategy & trickery to level the playing field. Blood runs in rivers. Will they be victorious? Who will they lose? This book is a grand finale to the series. Well done Ryan Schow!
An eye for an eye...The intrepid combatants utilize strategy & trickery to level the playing field. Blood runs in rivers. Will they be victorious? Who will they lose? This book is a grand finale to the series. Well done Ryan Schow!
December 1, 2020
Yes the series is dark, yes it's violent, yes it's explicit. But what war isn't. Schow does an excellent job with all of those items and then some. His imagery is second to none. When he describes the setting it is with such great detail that the reader can see it themselves.
December 17, 2020
Wonderful series
Thank you Mr. Schow for your fulling engrossing series! I loved every one of the books and your character development and storyline are simply top notch. I look forward to reading many more of your books!!
Thank you Mr. Schow for your fulling engrossing series! I loved every one of the books and your character development and storyline are simply top notch. I look forward to reading many more of your books!!
January 17, 2021
Wow! Great read! ALL of them in this series!
Wow! Great read! ALL of them in this series! I can't wait to read the prequel, too! It's been a little while since a series has had me so caught up!
Wow! Great read! ALL of them in this series! I can't wait to read the prequel, too! It's been a little while since a series has had me so caught up!
July 15, 2022
A series like this it always a little sad to get to the end. I think all great series have that in common. I really enjoyed the trip these characters took me on throughout. High octane action and great characters really made this a stellar read.
May 19, 2020
Outstanding
The survivors are quite resourceful and brave. They got the job done. Thank you for the suspense and twists. Can't wait for the next series.
The survivors are quite resourceful and brave. They got the job done. Thank you for the suspense and twists. Can't wait for the next series.
May 20, 2020
Great
Loved this series! Laughed, cried, ran the entire range of emotions. Great story, great writing! Post apocalyptic at its best!
Loved this series! Laughed, cried, ran the entire range of emotions. Great story, great writing! Post apocalyptic at its best!
June 9, 2020
Great writing! I enjoyed the series very much. Lots of action and it felt so real. This series is a must read.
July 4, 2020
Dark Days of the Purge review
Dark Days of the Purge is the fifth post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Dark Days of the After series written by author Ryan Schow.
Dark Days of the Purge is the fifth post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Dark Days of the After series written by author Ryan Schow.
July 24, 2020
Utterly captivating
Masterful. I love post appocolypse fiction but this one was something else. Ryan Schow stands head and shoulders above the herd on this one.
Masterful. I love post appocolypse fiction but this one was something else. Ryan Schow stands head and shoulders above the herd on this one.
February 14, 2021
Right on the mark of what could happen in the near future. Could not put the book down.
March 15, 2021
War
This book was just as fast paced, just as heart wrenching as the others. I will be sad to see this series to end.
This book was just as fast paced, just as heart wrenching as the others. I will be sad to see this series to end.
May 4, 2022
Brilliant
Oh what a ride that series was. Full of suspense, blood guts and black humour. Great ending . Would definitely recommend this series.
Oh what a ride that series was. Full of suspense, blood guts and black humour. Great ending . Would definitely recommend this series.
October 25, 2023
Loved this series
I think I read the whole series in a few days! It kept my toes curled with the all the action, romance and even some humor!
I think I read the whole series in a few days! It kept my toes curled with the all the action, romance and even some humor!
March 16, 2025
Catching
This series was fun and captivating. From the first book till the last it never let me down and kept my interest throughout.
This series was fun and captivating. From the first book till the last it never let me down and kept my interest throughout.
June 7, 2020
Wow. Outstanding series
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