Rapture

The Bleed #2

by David Moody, Chris Philbrook, Mark Tufo

THE BLEED is attacking on several fronts and through different realities at once. The survivors of numerous battles are brought together through of ancient clockwork rooms, and their individual experiences combine to paint a picture of a multiverse on the brink of total annihilation. Gods and mortals fight alongside each other on the streets and among the stars, struggling to hold back the armies of demons doing the bidding of THE BLEED.

Whole worlds are lost. Others are sacrificed. Thousands are ready to fight, but millions more offer themselves up to the gods, praying that 'THE RAPTURE' will bring them salvation. In the midst of it all just a handful of survivors scattered across the multiverse are aware of what's at stake and how they can avoid Armageddon. But with the odds stacked against them and impossible distances between them, will they be able to come together and turn the bloody tide against THE BLEED?

IT ALWAYS BLEED THROUGH. THREE WORLDS. THREE AUTHORS. THE MOTHER OF ALL APOCALYPSES.




©2021 Mark Tufo/David Moody/Chris Philbrook (P)2021 Audible, Inc.

Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Audiobook

Audible Audio

First published March 15, 2021

About the author

David Moody first released Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for the novel to Mark Johnson (producer, Breaking Bad) and Guillermo Del Toro (director, The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth). Moody's seminal zombie novel Autumn was made into a movie starring Dexter Fletcher and David Carradine. He has an unhealthy fascination with the end of the world and likes to write books about ordinary folks going through absolute hell. With the publication of continuing Hater and Autumn stories, Moody has cemented his reputation as a writer of suspense-laced SF/horror, and "farther out" genre books of all description.

Find out more about his work at www.davidmoody.net and www.infectedbooks.co.uk, and join Moody's mailing list to keep up with new releases.

Reviews

[Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed Rapture, but not as much as the first book in this series. The pacing was a bit off, it slowed down for far too long and struggled to pick up again. The plot is still interesting but it lost a bit of it’s focus as the pacing slowed, although I must say that the characters are still fantastic and still keep you invested in the story. Despite it’s flaws this is still a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to the next book.

[Vakaris the Nosferatu · Rating 3 out of 5]

all reviews in one place: night mode reading ; skaitom nakties rezimu

My Opinion: Pacing slowed down, and horror aspect lowered greatly, both big negatives in my book, especially paired with previously noted con: no character is likeable enough to root for. It’s just a mess of nobodies we’re told are somebodies, meant to save the multiverse from a mistake gods made. But enter the demon. Unlikely alliances never did me wrong so far, and this one seems solid too, even if a bit overly idyllic: a couple humans enter the demon world and everyone’s sweet and helpful. Still, can’t complain, laughed my ass off at juvenile jokes, making it an enjoyable read overall. Not every good book must be a masterpiece.

A 3 out of 5, no regrets reading it so far, will finish the trilogy for sure.

[Leva Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edge of My seat!

I was excited, angry, and cried so much reading this. It was great to see some known characters from other series make Ash appearance! I'm already counting down to the next book release date!!

[Les Goray · Rating 3 out of 5]

I normally like anything that Mark Tufo is involved in but this series was just not my cup of tea.

[Wongi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was really looking forward to this edition of the trilogy and it did not disappoint.
If there was anything slightly negative to this it's that it was shorter than I was hoping for but that's more to do with the fact that I cant get enough of Mark's work (which now includes Chris' & David's now too).
All three authors have merged their writing styles together really well on this and it's hard to tell one author's section to the next, specific characters are the only way that really defines each author but overall each story is blending together perfectly.
I cant wait for the next book in this series!

[Jim Scriven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished The Bleed: Rapture. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't give it five stars, because it's just a delightfully entertaining romp through an apocalyptic experience that chooses at times not to take itself too seriously, thus it doesn't touch you deeply enough to get the 5. But there is NOTHING wrong with this story - I'm taken away vicariously into a rip-roaring good time. And I LOVE the addition of actual demons in this story. One favorite in particular. You'll see what I mean...

[Jim DeVinney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slow

It was slow until Tufo's characters emerged, then it took off. It feels like the Alien Whistlers will be the wild card to to the balance against the Bleed. They weren't fully flashed out as characters. This would be a good place to give them a back story and see if they can be heros.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bleed has not been stopped, more cities, countries and worlds are being or have been totally destroyed. The Demons, half-Gods and other mortal survivors are hanging on by their fingertips as millions more are lost. Can the ancient clockwork rooms aid our main characters who are still trying to re-unite or is all going to bleed?

[Hampus Blom · Rating 3 out of 5]

The pacing was really off in this entry in the series and it dragged on for much too long. It felt like they swapped the genre as it gave off serious YA-vibes throughout, which made me consider giving this book a 2-star rating.

I enjoyed the first book so I powered through despite being bored through most of it.

[Morandia · Rating 4 out of 5]

WOW! It's all starting to come together. This series is so good, and so creepy. The Bleed scares the bejeebers out of me. I love the Father/son scene when dad was so proud. I won't spoil it. The audio version is fantastic. Can't wait for the next one!

[Abi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gotta say, the start was a bit slow, but it was purely to spring into action... think of warming up your car. and so, this book did not disappoint. disagree if you will, but kalandar is the best character in Rapture. the banter, the introductions, the literal wit. I love it 😂

[Tom Porter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read

This book is better than the first. I am looking forward to the next. I am ready for bed now.

[Joshua Bachand · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid second outing with a good bit of a twist ending. I can't wait to see how this moves forward.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Sheldon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the setup of the first book but this lost me. Think that's me done with the series.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a little boring, except for a few parts. The narrator, though, did a fantastic job.