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V Plague #3
Rolling Thunder
MP3 CD Format In the eagerly anticipated third installment of the high octane V Plague series the stakes are raised as millions of infected threaten John's escape plan. As the group fights to survive they begin encountering more of the smarter infected and other survivors that are taking full advantage of the chaos to prey on their fellow humans. The only safety is to the west but at every turn the small group is thwarted in their efforts to escape.
1 pages, Audio CD
First published June 2, 2014
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Dirk Patton
69 books257 followersDirk Patton is the best selling author of the V Plague series. You can email him at dirk@dirkpatton.com or find him on the internet at www.DirkPatton.com or Twitter @DirkPatton or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RealDirkPatton
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September 7, 2016
I've read a lot of zombie series over the years and the truth is that, by the third book, they've often run out of steam or done stupid things that makes the plot unbelievable. Patton manages to avoid this easily by giving us another emotional, action-packed chapter in the tale of John Chase, Rachel and Dog.
This time around, we're more familiar with Chase and Co, so we're able to understand their motives. I do like the author's good habit of taking the time to let us see why Chase makes some of the decisions and how he makes them - what direction to take for instance. This helps us better understand the surroundings and gives us a hint of what might come.
The female zombies in book three are, quite literally, becoming terrifying. Their seeming sudden ability to make decisions is very threatening to the safety of the survivors and, if the trend continues, should make book four a total fright fest.
There is a cliffhanger ending here, but Patton writes quickly so I am confident that we'll have our answers soon.
On another note, and borrowing a phrase from The Walking Dead fandom: If Dog dies, we riot. :)
This time around, we're more familiar with Chase and Co, so we're able to understand their motives. I do like the author's good habit of taking the time to let us see why Chase makes some of the decisions and how he makes them - what direction to take for instance. This helps us better understand the surroundings and gives us a hint of what might come.
The female zombies in book three are, quite literally, becoming terrifying. Their seeming sudden ability to make decisions is very threatening to the safety of the survivors and, if the trend continues, should make book four a total fright fest.
There is a cliffhanger ending here, but Patton writes quickly so I am confident that we'll have our answers soon.
On another note, and borrowing a phrase from The Walking Dead fandom: If Dog dies, we riot. :)
September 1, 2016
I've been a fan since I finished the first chapter of book one. I didn't really expect book 3 to be up to par with book 2, which was outstanding, but WOW! This series just keeps getting better and better. Like to binge read? Pick up all three and spend a weekend on the couch, the beach or the pool. You'll be glad you did and begging for book 4 to be ready NOW!
August 14, 2025
Wow! I am still reading! I am about to start book 4. I am so engrossed in each character and their story line (even Dog's -- I am in love with Dog. Makes me appreciate my two dogs all the more). I am so glad there are many books in this series. I don't want it to end. Mr. Patton, you did great with this series. AWESOME! Thank you!
June 6, 2014
What a great ride! Loved book 2 never thought book 3 would be as good and it isn't. It's even BETTER!! This book makes you picture everything that's happening. Not use to a book in this genre making me tear up but that's exactly what happened. BRAVO
December 21, 2014
Give him a break
Everywhere he goes. Everything he does. He cannot seem to catch a break from the apocalyptic chaos. Give him a break.
Everywhere he goes. Everything he does. He cannot seem to catch a break from the apocalyptic chaos. Give him a break.
September 21, 2018
The plague continues in book 3 with no major pseudoscientific developments, though the "clever" females seem to have impressed John with even more cleverness in this episode and the consequences of the second outbreak continue to reverberate. Once again, man's worst enemy is man rather than zombie; John meets and foils some evil survivors who are rustling up women for their species propagation/harem plan and meets a bad guy from one of the past volumes again. He also rejoins the military for yet another doomed civilian evacuation project.
Bad Guy is the most interesting twist to the story; he was just another unexplained jerk as viewed from the outside during his previous appearance, but in this volume we get to see deep into his psychopathic mind. Instead of being yet another one of the statistically unlikely stream of post-apocalyptic badly behaved men, he has a believable personal history of pre-apocalyptic evil.
This volume's attempted great escape involves trains, and (as in previous volumes) both survivors and zombies seem to come in infinite, if disproportionate, numbers for mutual carnage and pyrrhic victories. There's another big twist to the story which I won't give away, but I'm sure has a few volumes worth of plot potential. The cliffhanger leaves John separated from Rachel and Dog; I'm sure an exciting reunion is in the works.
Bad Guy is the most interesting twist to the story; he was just another unexplained jerk as viewed from the outside during his previous appearance, but in this volume we get to see deep into his psychopathic mind. Instead of being yet another one of the statistically unlikely stream of post-apocalyptic badly behaved men, he has a believable personal history of pre-apocalyptic evil.
This volume's attempted great escape involves trains, and (as in previous volumes) both survivors and zombies seem to come in infinite, if disproportionate, numbers for mutual carnage and pyrrhic victories. There's another big twist to the story which I won't give away, but I'm sure has a few volumes worth of plot potential. The cliffhanger leaves John separated from Rachel and Dog; I'm sure an exciting reunion is in the works.
August 13, 2019
Yet another page-turning thrill ride of a book. The apocalypse continues and John, Rachel and Dog move from one catastrophe to the next with little respite in between. Mr. Patton added some different and unique scenarios in this book, a huge darkened warehouse, a train and fog, just to name a few. I have to admit I'm liking the characters, John and Rachel, and their growing relationship. Although Dog is a lot more than just a dog. He's kind of the Einstein of canines, and one has to seriously suspend one's disbelief at times, especially if one has experience with dogs. Just for a change of pace, I was going to read something different for a while after completing this book, but the cliffhanging conclusion had me diving into Amazon for the next book in the series.
September 5, 2017
Ultra violent and still has the feel of a zombie story. The end was definitely a cliff hanger to get you on to the next book, but I needed a break for a bit of positivity! Since it is told in first person the use of "I" gets one to thinking the hero has a bit of an ego problem, but many of us do. It will certainly appeal to those who desire a lot of action.
May 24, 2019
I am burning through these books because I can't get enough! The writing is fantastic and I can really put myself in the characters interactions with both living and dead. I hate that it ended on a cliffhanger, but the best books do! I already have purchased and started book 4. I love these characters and the crap being tossed their way never ceases - makes for such an interesting read.
May 25, 2019
FIGHTING THE INFECTED
This new book continue the saga of John, Rachel and the rest of the survivors. Friends are scarce, enemies by thousands infected or not. The return of Roach.
Col. Crawford and and old allies like Jackson. The fight for survival is tested at every step. Highly Recommend!
This new book continue the saga of John, Rachel and the rest of the survivors. Friends are scarce, enemies by thousands infected or not. The return of Roach.
Col. Crawford and and old allies like Jackson. The fight for survival is tested at every step. Highly Recommend!
February 23, 2023
Another great installment. Just when you think Dirk Patton has run out of gruesome scary scenarios, he hits you with another one. The action moves along like a b-movie serial where John Chase, Rachel and Dog leap from one frying pan into the next with barely a moment to catch one's breath. This is my second time through the series and I'm constantly surprised by things I have forgotten.
December 1, 2023
Not really my favorite genre, but his books are so gripping, I can’t stop reading them! I feel like I can see and hear everything he describes and I actually feel disoriented when I stop reading for a bit and look around. I do take breaks as I feel my heart rate go up sometimes in response to the action. I’m glad there are 19 in the series and will probably be bummed there aren’t more
June 6, 2020
Action Packed
This book has a lot of action, but it's dragging on. Why can't the characters get a break with the zombies? Why have John turned since he been bitten several times? Is John's wife still alive? All these questions will have to wait for the next episode😉
This book has a lot of action, but it's dragging on. Why can't the characters get a break with the zombies? Why have John turned since he been bitten several times? Is John's wife still alive? All these questions will have to wait for the next episode😉
September 25, 2020
Action thriller with lots of action.
Zombies caused by a Chinese virus! Sound familiar? At least we don't have to deal with zombies, but John does, and they are causing him problems.
Zombies caused by a Chinese virus! Sound familiar? At least we don't have to deal with zombies, but John does, and they are causing him problems.
December 20, 2021
Memphis
It’s heating up as the zombies take over every major American city and the armed forces struggle to get a small population of civilians to safety. Jackson and The Major are doing what they do…kill zombies!
It’s heating up as the zombies take over every major American city and the armed forces struggle to get a small population of civilians to safety. Jackson and The Major are doing what they do…kill zombies!
November 18, 2023
An astounding brilliant read. I am so loving this series the intensity of it just keeps pushing me forward and turning those pages and we ended on a cliffhanger so I need to start on the next book. Highly recommended.
July 20, 2024
This series never slows as you reach for the next book even as you turn the final page.... The survivors continue to grapple and scramble to make another hour of life but it only gets rougher as they are fighting both infected as well as evil noninfected.... Now even Dog is a possible casualty....
January 10, 2017
THE BEST SERIES
I choose a 5 start rating because this series is a real page turner. I love the characters. I would recommend this series to any and everyone!
I choose a 5 start rating because this series is a real page turner. I love the characters. I would recommend this series to any and everyone!
October 15, 2017
Sometimes it's easy to miss that is going on (audiobook), but it's still a great action packed book with well developed characters.
November 19, 2017
Fucking awesome
The whole book kept me on my toes! Always action packed and full of sub plots. Awesome. Just. Fucking. Awesome!!!
The whole book kept me on my toes! Always action packed and full of sub plots. Awesome. Just. Fucking. Awesome!!!
May 8, 2018
Great Read
Loved the book it’s a page turner start the fist of this series. Can’t wait to read the next book
Loved the book it’s a page turner start the fist of this series. Can’t wait to read the next book
October 14, 2018
Wow!
Book three is intense! I thought one and two were good nope that was just the beginning. On to book 4!!!!
Book three is intense! I thought one and two were good nope that was just the beginning. On to book 4!!!!
December 11, 2018
Another great book
They keep getting better and better. A great book full of non stop action and heart pounding twists and turns. One of the best zombie series out there!
They keep getting better and better. A great book full of non stop action and heart pounding twists and turns. One of the best zombie series out there!
September 16, 2019
Damn
Ok, still tearing through this, so very awesome. Like a mini series. "Just when you think its safe to go back in the water."
Ok, still tearing through this, so very awesome. Like a mini series. "Just when you think its safe to go back in the water."
September 29, 2019
New twist on the zombie apocalypse!
These books are a quick and enjoyable read! Love the fast pace. Reaally enjoying the series and plan to finish them all.
These books are a quick and enjoyable read! Love the fast pace. Reaally enjoying the series and plan to finish them all.
February 27, 2020
Serial writing at its best
Just when you think you can breathe for a moment Dirk Patton throws more into the mix. You have to read this series.
Just when you think you can breathe for a moment Dirk Patton throws more into the mix. You have to read this series.
December 12, 2021
Going from catastrophe to catastrophe is starting to wear a bit
May 25, 2023
I think my favorite human-zombie face-off in this series happened in this book. I need to re-read the series soon!
October 5, 2017
Love this series!!!
Talk about a cliffhanger....I couldn't search for and purchase the next book fast enough!! I mostly hope Mr Dirk Patron keeps this series going for a long time....good stories are hard to find....I've read them already! I'm starting Red Hammer Book 4 right now! Hold your breath Rachel....we are coming for you and Dog!!!
Talk about a cliffhanger....I couldn't search for and purchase the next book fast enough!! I mostly hope Mr Dirk Patron keeps this series going for a long time....good stories are hard to find....I've read them already! I'm starting Red Hammer Book 4 right now! Hold your breath Rachel....we are coming for you and Dog!!!
December 29, 2014
The Voodoo Plague series by Dirk Patton is an original, character-filled, action-packed, compelling post-apocalyptic tale. The first book in series, Voodoo Plague, starts with a businessman, John Chase, experiencing some disturbing events while in a hotel in Atlanta. He rescues a woman, Rachel, from an attack and they quickly go on the run as they realize that people have become rage-infected due to a bioterrorist attack. They decide to head to Arizona to find John�??s wife, Katie, and quickly get immersed in not only survival, but also helping others survive. In Book 3, John, Rachel and Dog continue to fight their way to the West. There are several unique elements that make the series stand out from the ordinary. 1. The �??zombies�?� are not undead; they are regular people who have been infected with a bioterrorism virus. Females are fast, 28 days later rage-filled creatures, and some exhibit intelligence, while males form slow shambling Romero-type herds. 2. This is not a story about an average Joe rising to the occasion -- the central character in the series, John Chase, is a highly trained ex-military superhero. He keeps going and going, like the Energizer bunny, and is skilled to the extent that the reader has to suspend disbelief at some points. But being a superhero has its benefits, and it allows John to charge from action-packed situation to situation, which makes for a tense roller-coaster ride -- bringing us to point 3. 3. Action is non-stop. Infected! Nukes! White Supremists! Tornados! Slavers! Floods! Train Wrecks! Plane Crashes! Redneck Shit-kickers! Rescues! Bioterrorism! Serial Killers! Invading Forces! Helicopter Crashes! There is seriously no breathing space ever in this series, which means there is never a logical breaking point when you can go to sleep or leave the book for a while. 4. The characters, including those in supporting roles, are all interesting. I didn�??t much like John at first, as he is bit macho in the first book, but the other characters caught my attention, especially Dog. Rachel, the rather clich??d �??stripper with heart of gold�?� (and smarts too) is tough and resilient and likeable. Crawford, Jackson, Roach, and other characters add depth to the story. Though you don�??t want to get attached to them�??.these are normal mortals unlike John! The Voodoo Plague series is good fun, and I recommend that you get the entire set, call in sick to work, and tell your family that you need some personal space. Then, curl up in a dark room and enjoy the roller-coaster ride as John, Rachel, and Dog try to survive the action-packed events in Dirk Patton�??s extraordinary, post-apocalyptic world.
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