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Remnant
For centuries, Brazilian folklore has spoken of a monstrous creature said to live in the Amazon rainforest. An expedition is mounted to the deepest parts of the Amazon in search of the unknown. A team of researchers travels down remote tributaries and treks through dense jungle terrain in search of creatures long thought to be extinct. It isn’t long before they realize that certain remnants of the primeval past have managed to survive into current times.
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 20, 2020
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April 24, 2025
This was a well-paced action adventure! Being new to LD Whitey, I went in fresh, and that actually was my biggest mistake here. There were no indications that this was the second book in a planned series, so I spent the first quarter of the story feeling like I was missing valuable background on Ada and Penny. And they spoke of this wild adventure with other creatures prior to this story, which sounded great. But once I finished Remnant, I researched further and found that the original story was Existence. And, as much as I had a lot of fun with Remnant, I know too much now to go back and properly enjoy its predecessor. So that's a big disappoint for me. I would highly suggest making this clear to potential readers, even if just having a subtitle of 'Adalyn Price #1' and so on for the subsequent books in this series. And Remnant ended on an open note, so I assume Whitney plans to continue this story. And he should because it was solid. It seems like he is using Hunter Shea's approach of expanding his world with all of the exotic locations, each with its own breed of unique cryptid. And, if he can maintain the quality of Remnant, then he's got a winner on his hands. The writing was on point, Penny and Ada were a great duo to focus on, and there were plenty of surprises and action sequences to keep your full attention. There were a few times that I felt as if the story may have gotten a little too big for its britches, but there was a good balance to it all. I think fans of creature features and action adventures will be on this like white on rice.
December 31, 2020
Adding a new favorite writer to my action/adventure list. L.D. Whitney, the author of Existence, has written a fun and exciting adventure that will take you into the heart of the Brazilian rainforest. If you enjoy books about prehistoric creatures that keep you hanging on the edge of your seat in anticipation like I do, this is the book for you. This story flows, the characters are well written, and the research is flawless. I also discovered a new hero, Adalyn Price. She is a "Lara Croft" kind of character that you will root for throughout the book.
Searching for creatures that lived 12,000 years before, a team led by Jose' Narvaez ventures deep into the rainforest attempting to prove they exist. Battling the elements, tribesmen, and Jaguar, the team has its work cut out for them.
This is a true adventure that I highly recommend. The negatives? None so far as I'm concerned. I loved it! Five stars for a book well done.
Searching for creatures that lived 12,000 years before, a team led by Jose' Narvaez ventures deep into the rainforest attempting to prove they exist. Battling the elements, tribesmen, and Jaguar, the team has its work cut out for them.
This is a true adventure that I highly recommend. The negatives? None so far as I'm concerned. I loved it! Five stars for a book well done.
March 30, 2021
A group of researchers travel into the Amazon rainforest in search of living “dinosaurs” or animals long thought to be extinct and just when the story starts to go anywhere, the cartel shows up and the book falls apart.
February 1, 2021
This was a happy case of a book being even better than expected. From the blurb I expected a fun, pulpy adventure in the vein of Doyle and Haggard, and it certainly is that. But it's also well written, with memorable characters, shows strong research, and tackles modern issues in a way that furthers the story rather than feeling tacked on.
The chapters are short and very readable, always making you feel you want to read just a bit more of the next chapter. The book whips along at a good pace, and has plenty of action.
It's a definite recommendation for anyone looking for a fun, quick adventure, that still packs good writing. Hopefully there will be more adventures for Ada and Penny.
The chapters are short and very readable, always making you feel you want to read just a bit more of the next chapter. The book whips along at a good pace, and has plenty of action.
It's a definite recommendation for anyone looking for a fun, quick adventure, that still packs good writing. Hopefully there will be more adventures for Ada and Penny.
January 3, 2021
It seems there was a first book which took place in Antarctica which featured rodhocetus, a carnivorous whale that could walk on land. I haven't come across it. It sounds exciting, but so does Remnant.
This story takes place in the jungle of Brazil as the protagonists are looking for a presumed extinct giant sloth, called magpinguari.
The whole tone is rather childish. If the main characters go looking for cryptids, we expect the story to grab us. As Ada and Penny, the heroines, meet nature, animals and natives, the story becomes a travelogue. There is no suspense, just the usual liberal message of hands off the environment. You know, "what right do we have to protect creatures that have been fine for centuries without us?"
I am sure that there are a lot of dangers in the Amazon jungle, buy why, oh, why, do authors feel compelled that their characters meet every one of them...including drug dealers.
I am sure that the author did a tremendous amount of research, but, sad to say, the whole thing was rather childish and should be marketed for the YA audience.
This story takes place in the jungle of Brazil as the protagonists are looking for a presumed extinct giant sloth, called magpinguari.
The whole tone is rather childish. If the main characters go looking for cryptids, we expect the story to grab us. As Ada and Penny, the heroines, meet nature, animals and natives, the story becomes a travelogue. There is no suspense, just the usual liberal message of hands off the environment. You know, "what right do we have to protect creatures that have been fine for centuries without us?"
I am sure that there are a lot of dangers in the Amazon jungle, buy why, oh, why, do authors feel compelled that their characters meet every one of them...including drug dealers.
I am sure that the author did a tremendous amount of research, but, sad to say, the whole thing was rather childish and should be marketed for the YA audience.
February 16, 2021
Man I loved this book. I was familiar with LD Whitney via the Rogues in the House podcast but have yet to read and of his published short stories.
I think this book is the standard all neo-pulp novels should be held to. It’s the kind of book you can read in one day. I would have, had I the time. It’s written at a super lightning pace. It’s got that Saturday morning cartoon action to it that just puts a smile on your face. It’s pure fun. It is the B action movie in book form personified.
However, despite being a brisk romp it’s surprisingly deep. This book says a lot about conservation and respect for indigenous tribes in a way that is not overbearing, as so much of contemporary fiction trying to be political does.
Another good thing, IMHO, is it’s “feminist” if you will, without being overbearing. It’s an action romp staring two women in very male roles, but it doesn’t preach that to you. It just shows them being badass. It’s subtly having a message at its best. Good story first, message as subtext.
I don’t mean to denigrate this in any way by calling it Saturday morning cartoon. Despite it’s frolicking fun pacing, it has some really sublime writing too. Pg 41 “The mother snatched back the little girl’s hand, simultaneously denying her and saving her from whatever corruptions the modern world might pass.” Truly sublime. Whitney did what the best pulp authors did, he narrowly threaded the needle between pure escapism and deeper content. Something most authors, even Titans of genres, often fail to do.
It’s not without it’s flaws. The descriptions can be a bit repetitive or cliched and sometimes the cryptids actions are a bit too sentient but these are minor gripes.
If you like Jurassic Park, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Lost world, or any show on Animal Planet do yourself a favor and read this book.
I think this book is the standard all neo-pulp novels should be held to. It’s the kind of book you can read in one day. I would have, had I the time. It’s written at a super lightning pace. It’s got that Saturday morning cartoon action to it that just puts a smile on your face. It’s pure fun. It is the B action movie in book form personified.
However, despite being a brisk romp it’s surprisingly deep. This book says a lot about conservation and respect for indigenous tribes in a way that is not overbearing, as so much of contemporary fiction trying to be political does.
Another good thing, IMHO, is it’s “feminist” if you will, without being overbearing. It’s an action romp staring two women in very male roles, but it doesn’t preach that to you. It just shows them being badass. It’s subtly having a message at its best. Good story first, message as subtext.
I don’t mean to denigrate this in any way by calling it Saturday morning cartoon. Despite it’s frolicking fun pacing, it has some really sublime writing too. Pg 41 “The mother snatched back the little girl’s hand, simultaneously denying her and saving her from whatever corruptions the modern world might pass.” Truly sublime. Whitney did what the best pulp authors did, he narrowly threaded the needle between pure escapism and deeper content. Something most authors, even Titans of genres, often fail to do.
It’s not without it’s flaws. The descriptions can be a bit repetitive or cliched and sometimes the cryptids actions are a bit too sentient but these are minor gripes.
If you like Jurassic Park, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Lost world, or any show on Animal Planet do yourself a favor and read this book.
February 26, 2021
Remnant is a pulp fiction story that delivers! The pace is quick and every chapter pits our heroines and heros against a new challenge or danger all while navigating the Amazon. Perfect adventure story that keeps you reading page after page!
September 22, 2021
Recommended to fans of action-adventure and science fiction.
The characters are intriguing and the search for "extinct" creatures still walking the Earth is an A+ premise. The action was superb. Relationships between characters and world building were executed well.
Where things began to fall apart was the introduction of the cartel into the plot. For me, this plot line detracted from man vs. nature survival story and the hunt for a rare/extinct/unlikely creature.
All in all, Remnant has a Congo (Michael Crichton) feel and I very much enjoyed it.
The characters are intriguing and the search for "extinct" creatures still walking the Earth is an A+ premise. The action was superb. Relationships between characters and world building were executed well.
Where things began to fall apart was the introduction of the cartel into the plot. For me, this plot line detracted from man vs. nature survival story and the hunt for a rare/extinct/unlikely creature.
All in all, Remnant has a Congo (Michael Crichton) feel and I very much enjoyed it.
January 12, 2021
Extremely entertaining and thoroughly riviting read!
This was incredible! It had everything that I really enjoy in a "creature feature" book. Brave characters, evil characters, mega fauna, a fantastic setting, and (after getting all the characters in position) a fast paced story that wouldn't let me put it down. I would definitely recommend for those who also like this genre!
This was incredible! It had everything that I really enjoy in a "creature feature" book. Brave characters, evil characters, mega fauna, a fantastic setting, and (after getting all the characters in position) a fast paced story that wouldn't let me put it down. I would definitely recommend for those who also like this genre!
March 10, 2022
Action packed
Pretty good book. Exciting with a lot of action. Would have given a 5 star if the author would have stayed away from making the main characters act like Rambo/ Navy Seal types. Would recommend to anyone wanting to bring ancient monsters back to life. Lots of action made the book.
Pretty good book. Exciting with a lot of action. Would have given a 5 star if the author would have stayed away from making the main characters act like Rambo/ Navy Seal types. Would recommend to anyone wanting to bring ancient monsters back to life. Lots of action made the book.
February 25, 2021
4 Stars
Story of an expedition into the Amazon rainforest looking for the giant ground sloth Megatherium thought extinct for thousands of years. When Smilodon shows up things get interesting.
Story of an expedition into the Amazon rainforest looking for the giant ground sloth Megatherium thought extinct for thousands of years. When Smilodon shows up things get interesting.
March 9, 2021
Not bad - found it a little hard to get through.
April 7, 2021
good read but confusing were they saving the monsters or killing them , saving the rain forest or not, fighting the drugs or chasing monster but still fun to the end.
April 24, 2021
Hopefully this is going to be the beginning of a series! Well presented yarn full of action, prehistoric fauna, bad guys, native cultures, Amazonia, & so much more. All spun together in great read!
August 10, 2021
Really terrible awful horrible stinking putrid disgusting vomity absurdly-florid SENSELESS MEANINGLESS STOOPID writing.
Yuck!
Yech!
Eeewwwwwww….!!!
Yuck!
Yech!
Eeewwwwwww….!!!
August 14, 2021
Awesome
Wow an awesome read, I wish there would’ve been more Remnant’s, I.e. dinosaurs to be found in the Amazon. Maybe a woolly mammoth or two in the Arctic?
Wow an awesome read, I wish there would’ve been more Remnant’s, I.e. dinosaurs to be found in the Amazon. Maybe a woolly mammoth or two in the Arctic?
August 31, 2021
Extremely great read!
Well written, good plot, fast paced action. Clearly fiction at its best. I really enjoyed reading this. May I have more, please?
Well written, good plot, fast paced action. Clearly fiction at its best. I really enjoyed reading this. May I have more, please?
March 18, 2021
Remnant…
A full on “guys-guy” book, here. That being said, I totally enjoyed it.
Deep in the Brazilian rainforest, the group’s quest for prehistoric creatures is exciting and enticing.
Ada and her sister, Penelope are my heros. They’re fearless with a connection to each other that keeps them fighting for what’s right… and for research.
I appreciate L.D. Whitney’s own research in composing such a book. I can tell it’s exactly something he would love to read and much have loved writing it, too. He put so much effort into nailing down what these prehistoric animals would be like if they existed in reality today… so much that they felt real while reading it.
Need a Lara Croft meets Jurassic Park vibe? Look no further.
A full on “guys-guy” book, here. That being said, I totally enjoyed it.
Deep in the Brazilian rainforest, the group’s quest for prehistoric creatures is exciting and enticing.
Ada and her sister, Penelope are my heros. They’re fearless with a connection to each other that keeps them fighting for what’s right… and for research.
I appreciate L.D. Whitney’s own research in composing such a book. I can tell it’s exactly something he would love to read and much have loved writing it, too. He put so much effort into nailing down what these prehistoric animals would be like if they existed in reality today… so much that they felt real while reading it.
Need a Lara Croft meets Jurassic Park vibe? Look no further.
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