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The Great Dying #2
Primal
Four years after the mysterious, mass animal die-offs around the globe, billions die of famine, the ocean and waterways are polluted, insects destroy crops, plants overgrow, and looting, murder, and chaos unfold.
The most fortunate now live behind walls in one hundred of the largest cities in the former United States under totalitarian rule. To avoid the harsh and desolate existence beyond the city, residents follow the strict rules, but not everyone does.
Separated upon entry, Travis Young now works for the secret police while Emily Mansfield tries to keep her children safe working inside a vertical farm. However, with the seventeenth birthday of Anna around the corner, venturing out into the dead zone may be the only hope of survival.
But big brother is watching, and so are those who oppose the new order. When a mysterious group sets their sights on Travis and Emily as a means to bring down the system, they find themselves in a dangerous plot that will either be their salvation or damnation.
Primal is the second explosive book in The Great Dying series by International Bestselling Author, Jack Hunt, who offers a horrifying snapshot of a world unraveled by an extinction event unlike any other.
The most fortunate now live behind walls in one hundred of the largest cities in the former United States under totalitarian rule. To avoid the harsh and desolate existence beyond the city, residents follow the strict rules, but not everyone does.
Separated upon entry, Travis Young now works for the secret police while Emily Mansfield tries to keep her children safe working inside a vertical farm. However, with the seventeenth birthday of Anna around the corner, venturing out into the dead zone may be the only hope of survival.
But big brother is watching, and so are those who oppose the new order. When a mysterious group sets their sights on Travis and Emily as a means to bring down the system, they find themselves in a dangerous plot that will either be their salvation or damnation.
Primal is the second explosive book in The Great Dying series by International Bestselling Author, Jack Hunt, who offers a horrifying snapshot of a world unraveled by an extinction event unlike any other.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2021
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Jack Hunt
118 books409 followersJack Hunt is the international bestselling author of over seventy thriller novels. He's been ranked #1 in the Amazon charts in multiple thriller, mystery, crime, and science fiction genres. He's also been named a Kindle Unlimited All-Star. He's married with two children. Jack lives on the East coast of North America.
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July 23, 2022
A fun page turner just like the first book, this story was overall enjoyable . The cons of this book fall along the same lines of the issues I had with the first book. You have this intense storyline with a massive extinction event, but I feel like that element is once again only on the fringe of the story. Also, some of the characters felt too much like a generic shell with some predictive storylines. Otherwise, still a quick, fun read. I will definitely read the next book just see if there is any further elaboration on the extinction storyline.
January 5, 2022
Totally addictive.
My God its so unfair making it a
never ending story, now again
it’s waiting time for the next
who knows how many more ?
But for real the author Jack
Hunt is amazing, he created
characters which feel so real
that you truly feel each one of
them like they where writing
just for you !
And by using Miles Meili start
to believe so.
Absolutely
Truly
Amazing
Creation !
And absolutely fully
Recommended !!!
My God its so unfair making it a
never ending story, now again
it’s waiting time for the next
who knows how many more ?
But for real the author Jack
Hunt is amazing, he created
characters which feel so real
that you truly feel each one of
them like they where writing
just for you !
And by using Miles Meili start
to believe so.
Absolutely
Truly
Amazing
Creation !
And absolutely fully
Recommended !!!
December 12, 2021
Primal; The Great Dying
I have read both 1 and 2. I am hooked. I am rushing to start Book 3. I love the books. A different look into what is an interesting take on end time events. I am entranced with the characters. Can't wait to see what happens in the Great Dying Off saga.
I have read both 1 and 2. I am hooked. I am rushing to start Book 3. I love the books. A different look into what is an interesting take on end time events. I am entranced with the characters. Can't wait to see what happens in the Great Dying Off saga.
December 1, 2021
Great Read
Most books of this genre I've read are clogged with so much unnecessary detail about weapons and such. Not so here. The proof is in the well written storyline. The believable characters and situations. Fantastic way to spend an afternoon.
Most books of this genre I've read are clogged with so much unnecessary detail about weapons and such. Not so here. The proof is in the well written storyline. The believable characters and situations. Fantastic way to spend an afternoon.
November 22, 2021
Would the Resistance gain a foothold in Babylon?
Freedom was a thing of the past. One way or another you became indebted to those in charge. Those that tried to escape were caught and killed as the people looked on. Travis became a member of the secret police. Emily was brought to the chosen city because of her job specialty and she tries to escape, but saved by Travis.
The story keeps you on the edge of your seat. I can’t wait to read the next book. Another good book Jack Hunt
Freedom was a thing of the past. One way or another you became indebted to those in charge. Those that tried to escape were caught and killed as the people looked on. Travis became a member of the secret police. Emily was brought to the chosen city because of her job specialty and she tries to escape, but saved by Travis.
The story keeps you on the edge of your seat. I can’t wait to read the next book. Another good book Jack Hunt
October 11, 2022
Slightly disappointing, but not horrid
I'm not accustomed to rating a Jack Hunt book any less than 4-stars, so it was a bit of a bummer to have broken that rule of thumb for this one. But as I tend to always say about any book series I read: a dud is allowed. And it seems I've found this trilogy's dud. I'm just hoping that this book be the ONLY dud of the three, though, as sometimes a series may have more than one. Still, it ain't like 3-stars is a bad rating. It still had the features I've come to love in a Jack Hunt book: compelling story, action, thrills, and character development. Thing is, it didn't have was ENOUGH of these things to satisfy me. The pacing felt off, sluggish at times, sporadic in others. Some things were abruptly ended too, leaving me deflated.
If there's one thing that I've gotten accustomed to expecting from a Jack Hunt book, it's mindless thrills, action, violence, (or some combination of the above) coupled with a great story that continues where it left off. Unfortunately, that doesn't really happen here. In this case, we've got a time jump of four years to contend with between this book and its predecessor. This isn't even a bad thing per se, but...it's a risky thing. Especially when the follow-up book has to compensate by spending significant amounts of time in expositional territory via its character narrations. It treads dangerously close to shortcut territory and at times, crosses into it completely.
It seems like the most plausible reason why this book had me feeling some type of way is because it's meant to be a filler, the "middleman" meant to bridge the first and the last of the entire series. At least, that's my hope, anyway. I'd imagine this was the price to pay to keep it as a trilogy since I'm sure adding another book or two would have eliminated the need for a time jump. Don't get me wrong. It's not like the missing four years left me confused. Things were perfectly explained to keep me up to speed. I just didn't like that this specific story felt a little uneventful in order to accommodate all the missing time. The aftermath of the mass animal deaths is harrowing and truly spooky, and I just wish I could have witnessed some more of it.
I still mostly enjoyed myself. It was still a quick read with great moments. And given how this thing ended, (which is not a sweet ending at all), the third book has a lot riding on it. We shall see how it all pans out. Fingers crossed for a home run.
I'm not accustomed to rating a Jack Hunt book any less than 4-stars, so it was a bit of a bummer to have broken that rule of thumb for this one. But as I tend to always say about any book series I read: a dud is allowed. And it seems I've found this trilogy's dud. I'm just hoping that this book be the ONLY dud of the three, though, as sometimes a series may have more than one. Still, it ain't like 3-stars is a bad rating. It still had the features I've come to love in a Jack Hunt book: compelling story, action, thrills, and character development. Thing is, it didn't have was ENOUGH of these things to satisfy me. The pacing felt off, sluggish at times, sporadic in others. Some things were abruptly ended too, leaving me deflated.
If there's one thing that I've gotten accustomed to expecting from a Jack Hunt book, it's mindless thrills, action, violence, (or some combination of the above) coupled with a great story that continues where it left off. Unfortunately, that doesn't really happen here. In this case, we've got a time jump of four years to contend with between this book and its predecessor. This isn't even a bad thing per se, but...it's a risky thing. Especially when the follow-up book has to compensate by spending significant amounts of time in expositional territory via its character narrations. It treads dangerously close to shortcut territory and at times, crosses into it completely.
It seems like the most plausible reason why this book had me feeling some type of way is because it's meant to be a filler, the "middleman" meant to bridge the first and the last of the entire series. At least, that's my hope, anyway. I'd imagine this was the price to pay to keep it as a trilogy since I'm sure adding another book or two would have eliminated the need for a time jump. Don't get me wrong. It's not like the missing four years left me confused. Things were perfectly explained to keep me up to speed. I just didn't like that this specific story felt a little uneventful in order to accommodate all the missing time. The aftermath of the mass animal deaths is harrowing and truly spooky, and I just wish I could have witnessed some more of it.
I still mostly enjoyed myself. It was still a quick read with great moments. And given how this thing ended, (which is not a sweet ending at all), the third book has a lot riding on it. We shall see how it all pans out. Fingers crossed for a home run.
September 11, 2022
1st Book was better…. Still gotta love Jack Hunt! …
I’m still … amazed, since Book 1, this is Jack Hunt writing.
It’s great - but has just enough of a dissimilar nuance to it, to make it read a bit different to what I’m used to reading from Hunt.
This second story was not as enjoyable to me as the first. But that’s just my particular preference in what I like in dystopian storylines - or worlds, however.
The whole walled-in city, with outlying lands in whatever form, and religious order as leadership thing, just has never been my thing.
With that said .. it IS a fantastic and sensible continuation of Book 1.
It’s a Jack Hunt story - thus the world building, the character development, dialogue, … all of it — sublime!
Once again, as in Book 1, this second tale in the series offered some intrigue; a fair bit of mystery.
I laughed, I cried a bit, and I was angry a lot.
I’m hoping now that, for the most part we are moving out of the walled city (NOT a spoiler, and not gonna be 100% by any means …), I will enjoy the story more going forward.
Because I have to see where this all goes - ends!
I do have to say. Jack Hunt is not an author to shy away from offering us swift justice to those who deserve it. Which is truly satisfying.
Leaving no loose ends behind our favorite characters to turn around and bite them in the behind later.
On to Book 3! …….
I’m still … amazed, since Book 1, this is Jack Hunt writing.
It’s great - but has just enough of a dissimilar nuance to it, to make it read a bit different to what I’m used to reading from Hunt.
This second story was not as enjoyable to me as the first. But that’s just my particular preference in what I like in dystopian storylines - or worlds, however.
The whole walled-in city, with outlying lands in whatever form, and religious order as leadership thing, just has never been my thing.
With that said .. it IS a fantastic and sensible continuation of Book 1.
It’s a Jack Hunt story - thus the world building, the character development, dialogue, … all of it — sublime!
Once again, as in Book 1, this second tale in the series offered some intrigue; a fair bit of mystery.
I laughed, I cried a bit, and I was angry a lot.
I’m hoping now that, for the most part we are moving out of the walled city (NOT a spoiler, and not gonna be 100% by any means …), I will enjoy the story more going forward.
Because I have to see where this all goes - ends!
I do have to say. Jack Hunt is not an author to shy away from offering us swift justice to those who deserve it. Which is truly satisfying.
Leaving no loose ends behind our favorite characters to turn around and bite them in the behind later.
On to Book 3! …….
June 11, 2022
readable but not thoughtful
The book and the series are compulsively readable. I went through them quickly. It is a believable dystopia, not far from our present. However the vision of humans is disturbing but flat. They are either killers or prey, and those that are both are numb and compliant. Women can be brave but then they are sexless, or sexual but stupid. Lots of gun porn, detailing every aspect of weapons. Lots of heterosexual rape and sexual trafficking. No discussion of race even when the very occasional non-white person is introduced. It’s kind of for white straight guys into guns, whether they are actually white and guys or just think like them.
The book and the series are compulsively readable. I went through them quickly. It is a believable dystopia, not far from our present. However the vision of humans is disturbing but flat. They are either killers or prey, and those that are both are numb and compliant. Women can be brave but then they are sexless, or sexual but stupid. Lots of gun porn, detailing every aspect of weapons. Lots of heterosexual rape and sexual trafficking. No discussion of race even when the very occasional non-white person is introduced. It’s kind of for white straight guys into guns, whether they are actually white and guys or just think like them.
January 23, 2023
Interesting
As the series continues, a religious totalitarian regime has taken over. They offer food and safety. The catch? No sex, no booze, no drugs, no fun. Follow the rules and life goes on, but don’t expect to be happy.
Interesting novel which reminds us that if you trade freedom for security, you will find you have neither. Benjamin Franklin said that and it’s still true
As the series continues, a religious totalitarian regime has taken over. They offer food and safety. The catch? No sex, no booze, no drugs, no fun. Follow the rules and life goes on, but don’t expect to be happy.
Interesting novel which reminds us that if you trade freedom for security, you will find you have neither. Benjamin Franklin said that and it’s still true
January 6, 2022
A must read
I really enjoyed this story can't wait to read the book 3
It has you on the edge of your seat
Jack Hunt really knows how to keep you wanting more of his books
I have read quite a lot of his books , and just keep looking for more.
Just read them and you will be hooked, a really great writer.
I really enjoyed this story can't wait to read the book 3
It has you on the edge of your seat
Jack Hunt really knows how to keep you wanting more of his books
I have read quite a lot of his books , and just keep looking for more.
Just read them and you will be hooked, a really great writer.
December 5, 2024
The best of the trilogy but that’s not saying much.
Emily’s entire character is just wasted and Mr Young gets nowhere near enough character development.
Sleeping with Carla is just evil I don’t know why the author added that.
Anna is completely sidelined and doesn’t even have a real character.
Emily’s entire character is just wasted and Mr Young gets nowhere near enough character development.
Sleeping with Carla is just evil I don’t know why the author added that.
Anna is completely sidelined and doesn’t even have a real character.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2021
Excellent Series
This author never disappoints. What would happen to our country if all the animal life died? Read this great series and get a glimpse of a shocking future and heroes who fight for what is right.
This author never disappoints. What would happen to our country if all the animal life died? Read this great series and get a glimpse of a shocking future and heroes who fight for what is right.
December 18, 2021
Scary Good
No doubt we are living in a world where disaster seems to be our new neighbor. Mr. Hunt does a great job of introducing us to it. Look forward to seeing where the sequel takes me.
No doubt we are living in a world where disaster seems to be our new neighbor. Mr. Hunt does a great job of introducing us to it. Look forward to seeing where the sequel takes me.
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January 20, 2022And on to the next!
The first book then the second are non stop reads. The characters are as real as life. The idea of what could happen,is by no means science fiction. I can truly see this happening . Now on to the next step.
The first book then the second are non stop reads. The characters are as real as life. The idea of what could happen,is by no means science fiction. I can truly see this happening . Now on to the next step.
March 18, 2022
very original what comes after
expect a rough ride, but some survive. you can Imagine the sorry types of people that come to hold the power in a world without birds or animals. it is a almost too much. great ending.
expect a rough ride, but some survive. you can Imagine the sorry types of people that come to hold the power in a world without birds or animals. it is a almost too much. great ending.
July 12, 2022
great
Four years after all the animals die we find our group in a lockdown city with puritanical rules. Separated Travis is in the order . Read how they live and survive in this place
Four years after all the animals die we find our group in a lockdown city with puritanical rules. Separated Travis is in the order . Read how they live and survive in this place
October 30, 2022
Excellent
Book one as well as this book very exciting. Characters that you're really rooting for and evil characters that you hope get done in. Also when you think about it, many metaphors for us today.
Book one as well as this book very exciting. Characters that you're really rooting for and evil characters that you hope get done in. Also when you think about it, many metaphors for us today.
November 9, 2021
Thank You.
Well that was a surprise, A really good one. Going by the first two stories in this series,It's gonna be a great series. Very well done Mr Hunt,thank you very much.
Well that was a surprise, A really good one. Going by the first two stories in this series,It's gonna be a great series. Very well done Mr Hunt,thank you very much.
December 5, 2021
Great Read
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series. So much so that my review will be short because I’m eager to read the next one.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series. So much so that my review will be short because I’m eager to read the next one.
December 13, 2021
Great series
Loved the first two. Into the third! Can’t wait! Pick up the series. It will Keep you entertained for a while
Loved the first two. Into the third! Can’t wait! Pick up the series. It will Keep you entertained for a while
February 9, 2022
OhNo!
Oh man you killed off Emily. Should have known that was coming. On to book number 3. I can’t wait.
Oh man you killed off Emily. Should have known that was coming. On to book number 3. I can’t wait.
March 5, 2022
I was not convinced by that ending.
March 9, 2022
Excellent story!
The characters in this book are well thought out, the story is compelling, and I've been hooked sInce the first book! Now I'm racing to the next one!
The characters in this book are well thought out, the story is compelling, and I've been hooked sInce the first book! Now I'm racing to the next one!
March 13, 2022
Cults abound!
A different take on the end of civilization stories. Three book series that keeps your attention with strong characters and different story l ne.
A different take on the end of civilization stories. Three book series that keeps your attention with strong characters and different story l ne.
July 10, 2022
nice action book
Doomsday book with characters I loved and hated.
Worh a days reading.
Jack Hunt fan for a year now.
No time wasted on optimism about the future....
Doomsday book with characters I loved and hated.
Worh a days reading.
Jack Hunt fan for a year now.
No time wasted on optimism about the future....
July 11, 2022
Nonsense
Couldn't continue past prologue. Too much anti religion propaganda. As if it isn't too little faith causing so much social unrest rather than too much.
Couldn't continue past prologue. Too much anti religion propaganda. As if it isn't too little faith causing so much social unrest rather than too much.
December 30, 2021
More
More good stuff from Mr Hunt. I am headed into the next book right now as I can't wait to see what happens.
More good stuff from Mr Hunt. I am headed into the next book right now as I can't wait to see what happens.
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