Insurrection

Dark Elements #6

by Luke Davids

The Final Stand

All the highs, the lows, the wins, the losses have built to this point and Duke Calgary knows, there’s no going back.

When the rebels finally breakthrough Chicago’s defenses, Duke Calgary must muster all his courage and strength to fight this final battle.

With victory meaning a change throughout all the Outlands, there’s no holding back.

In the gripping final installment of the Dark Matter's series, will Duke Calgary find success in leading the rebellion to victory?

Or will he crumble at the might of Indigo White?

82 pages, Unknown Binding

First published April 5, 2021

Reviews

[Katheyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Dark Elements: Insurrection” is the final instalment in the “Dark Elements” series by Luke Davids. A dystopian thriller series evolving around Detective Atticus Cornwall and his world, that offers an inciting look into a dystopian society, in which people are strictly divided into those who have been chipped and those who have remained unchipped. The chipped run the place and enjoyed all privileges, while the unchipped survive at the will of the former. A premise that that feels all the more thrilling with the realization that, at the core, this world is not that different from our very own. After looking a little too closed into an investigation, Atticus got exiled and his chip disabled (events narrated in the prequel to the series ‘Dark Elements: Emergence’). Since then Atticus has experienced various ups-and-downs, joined forces with his sworn enemy, become the partner of Duke Calgary, the new Outlands boss, in an arduous journey that have brought him to this point, the moment of truth. As the rebels, commanded by Duke, finally break though Chicago’s defenses, the ties are about to turn, the only question being, whether the change will be for better or worst. Because the outcome of the final battle, lies in Duke’s ability to withstand her archnemesis Indigo White.

An inciting look into a dystopian society, in which people are strictly divided into those who have been chipped and those who have remained unchipped. The chipped run the place and enjoyed all privileges, while the unchipped survive at the will of the former. A premise that that feels all the more thrilling with the realization that, at the core, this world is not that different from our very own.

This is a six parts serialized story, each book (part) has a length of about 70 pages, and is a fast-paced, action-packed read, that grows darker with new instalments. All books have been released in a timespan of two months, which helps to highlight the serialized element of the narrative, very comparable with a good Netflix dystopian series, but instead of ‘chilling and Netflix’, ‘thrilling while reading’ would be a much more accurate description for “Dark Elements”.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have come to the final installment, the climax of the series. This book resumes the fast pacing as the rebellion battle their way past the wall. We have a lot of action with a bit of stealth and some unexpected twists along the way.
I really enjoyed the scenes involving the exoskeletons and the Andolyte, they definitely play more of a role in this book. It always makes me think of an epic sci-fi video game armour.
As we follow the rebellion we get to see more of the areas within the walls, which was a nice contrast to the outlands we are used to, highlighting the somewhat enemy territory.
I don't want to say too much but I personally found the ending rather intriguing and not too predictable, which I really liked. Most questions were answered but the odd one or two will linger after you put the book down and leave you wondering if all was as it seemed.
Overall I really enjoyed this series and look forward to more works by Luke Davids.

[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.

[peter drew · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, I read it in an evening, it moved along at quite a pace and the rebels made good, is that a spoiler?? I don't think so.
I read it in an evening, it moved along at quite a pace and the rebels made good, is that a spoiler??
I don't think so, it was heading that way so I think it was expected, in fact they did really well.
The end was a surprise, I did not see that coming and makes the next book seem likely, the enemy will be, from the other side!
It was nice to see it all come together. I enjoyed it all and now need to re-read for book zero to catch the clues.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.9;t think so, it was heading that way so I think it was expected, in fact they did really well.
The end was a surprise, I did not see that coming and makes the next book seem likely, the enemy will be, from the other side!
It was nice to see it all come together. I enjoyed it all and now need to re-read for book zero to catch the clues.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Final Stand.
All the highs, the lows, the wins, the losses have built to this point and Duke Calgary knows, there’s no going back.
This world is so much like ours in many ways.
All this chipped and unchipped people is this what will happen to us.
Will The Duke win the battle or fail.
Read on to find out ,you will not be disappointed.

[Tracy Smyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series