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The Feral Sentence #5
Game of Death
Two years have passed since Brone and her people defeated their sworn enemies. Finally, everything is as it should be—women are happy, children are playful, and enemies no longer threaten the Village walls. But when an unexpected landing takes place on Kormace Island, everything changes. Now, Brone must set out on a mission to figure out what everyone else is who are these people, and what do they want? Game of Death , the dramatic final book of The Feral Sentence series, promises to end with a bang.
- GenresDystopia
303 pages, Paperback
Published January 24, 2023
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April 27, 2025
Wow I love this séries. What an imagination and what if. With everything that’s going on in the US right now, everything is possible. Wake up people ! An extra chapter, something like one year after would have been great.
August 8, 2023
5 Stars
The Feral Sentence Serie is truly a MUST-READ for anyone who loves really fantastic dystopian adventures. But this isn’t a light and fluffy read- be warned! This is gritty, raw, violent, emotive, and a ‘hang on to your seat’ and brace yourselves because this is going to get INTENSE. There are potential triggers contain throughout the series such as violence, murder, abuse/domestic abuse, manipulation, and more. So keep that in mind if you are sensitive to any of these subjects.
I stumbled on this series purely by accident, and I am soooo glad that I did because I was so hooked on the story within the first few pages that I practically inhaled the entire series in only a couple of sittings. It is entirely addictive- the characters, the ‘world’, the story makes for completely riveting reading.
Shade Owens world building skills are sheer perfection. I was transported into the story, struggling to survive right alongside Lydia and the rest of the cast. Ms. Owens writing is immersive, captivating, vividly exciting, and entirely addictive. I am hooked and will happily devour anything she ever produces, because WOW.
This is a heart-stopping, action-packed, intense, dystopian thriller- with adventure, danger, violence, a fight for survival, friendship, battles, dramatic developments, savagery, fantasy, a remote island prison, jungle, no escape, politics, corruption, brutality, futuristic sci-fi, factions, war, games of cat and mouse/mind games, challenges, risk, betrayal, and SO, SO, SO MUCH MORE.
The Feral Sentence introduces (and follows) eighteen-year-old Lydia Brone who has been sentenced to Kormace Island- a penal colony for the worst of the worst inmates and is known as the Island of Killers. She is transported to the island after killing her mother’s violent boyfriend accidently while trying protect her mother- but the helicopter doesn’t ever ‘land’ on the island, instead Lydia is thrown from the airborne helicopter into the ocean, where she has to swim to the ‘safety’ of land. But this is only the start of her survival adventure, as just because she finally reaches land, doesn’t mean she’s ever really ‘safe’- at all. And so, the intensity and adventure begins.
Lydia, and the rest of the cast of characters are so well-developed with their own unique individual personalities, quirks, and flaws. Shade Owens has a bold, dynamic, and very vivid writing style that easily brings her story to life- it was like watching a movie play out before my eyes, The descriptions are quite detailed and vivid- painting a powerful picture of Lydia, the island environment, and the quest for daily survival. Right down to the living conditions, camp, ‘native’ clothing, tools, food, jungle, animals, hunting, scouting, battle scenes, intensity, suspense, the ’feral’ vibes, and every other engrossing detail. Just brilliant!
The series contains:
-The Feral Sentence: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence Book #1)
-Beasts of Prey: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence #2)
-Primal Instincts: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence Book #3)
-Reign of Blood (The Feral Sentence #4)
-Game of Death (The Feral Sentence #5)
This would definitely make a fantastic movie or television series!
Highly Recommended Reading!!!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Shade Owens!
The Feral Sentence Serie is truly a MUST-READ for anyone who loves really fantastic dystopian adventures. But this isn’t a light and fluffy read- be warned! This is gritty, raw, violent, emotive, and a ‘hang on to your seat’ and brace yourselves because this is going to get INTENSE. There are potential triggers contain throughout the series such as violence, murder, abuse/domestic abuse, manipulation, and more. So keep that in mind if you are sensitive to any of these subjects.
I stumbled on this series purely by accident, and I am soooo glad that I did because I was so hooked on the story within the first few pages that I practically inhaled the entire series in only a couple of sittings. It is entirely addictive- the characters, the ‘world’, the story makes for completely riveting reading.
Shade Owens world building skills are sheer perfection. I was transported into the story, struggling to survive right alongside Lydia and the rest of the cast. Ms. Owens writing is immersive, captivating, vividly exciting, and entirely addictive. I am hooked and will happily devour anything she ever produces, because WOW.
This is a heart-stopping, action-packed, intense, dystopian thriller- with adventure, danger, violence, a fight for survival, friendship, battles, dramatic developments, savagery, fantasy, a remote island prison, jungle, no escape, politics, corruption, brutality, futuristic sci-fi, factions, war, games of cat and mouse/mind games, challenges, risk, betrayal, and SO, SO, SO MUCH MORE.
The Feral Sentence introduces (and follows) eighteen-year-old Lydia Brone who has been sentenced to Kormace Island- a penal colony for the worst of the worst inmates and is known as the Island of Killers. She is transported to the island after killing her mother’s violent boyfriend accidently while trying protect her mother- but the helicopter doesn’t ever ‘land’ on the island, instead Lydia is thrown from the airborne helicopter into the ocean, where she has to swim to the ‘safety’ of land. But this is only the start of her survival adventure, as just because she finally reaches land, doesn’t mean she’s ever really ‘safe’- at all. And so, the intensity and adventure begins.
Lydia, and the rest of the cast of characters are so well-developed with their own unique individual personalities, quirks, and flaws. Shade Owens has a bold, dynamic, and very vivid writing style that easily brings her story to life- it was like watching a movie play out before my eyes, The descriptions are quite detailed and vivid- painting a powerful picture of Lydia, the island environment, and the quest for daily survival. Right down to the living conditions, camp, ‘native’ clothing, tools, food, jungle, animals, hunting, scouting, battle scenes, intensity, suspense, the ’feral’ vibes, and every other engrossing detail. Just brilliant!
The series contains:
-The Feral Sentence: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence Book #1)
-Beasts of Prey: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence #2)
-Primal Instincts: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence Book #3)
-Reign of Blood (The Feral Sentence #4)
-Game of Death (The Feral Sentence #5)
This would definitely make a fantastic movie or television series!
Highly Recommended Reading!!!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Shade Owens!
April 14, 2023
Game of Death
The Feral Sentence #5
Fantasy
Shade Owens
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book had more twists than the other books in this series and so I was kept on the edge of my seat and curious the whole time.
There was a bit of a time jump at the beginning that confused me for a few pages but it was great to see Brone and the rest of the women unite and form their own functional society.
The pacing was great and I couldn't put it down. I'm curious about the other islands and what has been happening on them, so I'd like to explore that more.
The ending was brilliant and I didn't see it coming. I would've liked to see what happened after a certain situation though and what life was like for Brone and the other women as a result.
Shade Owens has quickly become one of my favourite authors!
The Feral Sentence #5
Fantasy
Shade Owens
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book had more twists than the other books in this series and so I was kept on the edge of my seat and curious the whole time.
There was a bit of a time jump at the beginning that confused me for a few pages but it was great to see Brone and the rest of the women unite and form their own functional society.
The pacing was great and I couldn't put it down. I'm curious about the other islands and what has been happening on them, so I'd like to explore that more.
The ending was brilliant and I didn't see it coming. I would've liked to see what happened after a certain situation though and what life was like for Brone and the other women as a result.
Shade Owens has quickly become one of my favourite authors!
August 30, 2022
I really enjoyed this series, I couldn't put it down. I got one book after the other until I had finished the whole series. It was sad, happy, exciting and fun to read. Just the imagination to be able to write a book that carries your readers on and on through each of the books. I am excited to continue reading Shade Owens books.
February 14, 2020
Perfect!
The only complaint, IT HAD TO END - N000! I loved this series to pieces! And even mentioned in prior reviews that it needed to be a series! It was/is that GOOD! #Netflix - please!
The only complaint, IT HAD TO END - N000! I loved this series to pieces! And even mentioned in prior reviews that it needed to be a series! It was/is that GOOD! #Netflix - please!
October 6, 2022
unbelievably brilliant
A definite must read series that has some unexpected twists. This series really sucks the reader in and makes it very hard to put down until the very last word. A wonderful cast of characters that grow with each book.
A definite must read series that has some unexpected twists. This series really sucks the reader in and makes it very hard to put down until the very last word. A wonderful cast of characters that grow with each book.
December 15, 2023
Wowza.......
OMG what a series. I've never read books like this in my life as I usually read romance and WW2 stories. I've read all five books in this series and couldn't put them down. I recommend them to everybody.
OMG what a series. I've never read books like this in my life as I usually read romance and WW2 stories. I've read all five books in this series and couldn't put them down. I recommend them to everybody.
February 4, 2025
Finished Book 5, the final book in the Feral Sentence Series by Shade Owens. Last book just as exciting as the first 4 books. Fast paced and what I thought was a surprise ending. Highly recommend this series although not for the faint of heart.
April 28, 2025
Awesome series…but not too keen on the ending…
LOVE the characters & story!! Terrific strong people! Loved the drama & action!! Wish there was a series @ the prison islands of men too!! Just didn’t like the way the series ended.
LOVE the characters & story!! Terrific strong people! Loved the drama & action!! Wish there was a series @ the prison islands of men too!! Just didn’t like the way the series ended.
August 21, 2022
This ABSOLUTELY did not disappoint. If you're a fan of any dystopian type reading - grab this now and read it!
December 7, 2022
A good installment.... Ended on a bit of cliffhanger, would have liked to see what the "real world" reaction of the return would be.
May 14, 2024
Great final chapter in the Feral Sentence series. I thoroughly enjoyed all 5 books in the series. But I liked Book #5 the best!
April 3, 2025
Good series
Not my normal kind of book but I really enjoyed it. Just a tad bit too long. Could have been tied up quicker
Not my normal kind of book but I really enjoyed it. Just a tad bit too long. Could have been tied up quicker
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