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Vampire Apocalypse #3
FALLOUT
**The entire Vampire Apocalypse series has recently been re-edited, undergone partial rewrites, and has been completely repackaged by Permuted Press, all new in 2014!**When Peter Harris is shunned by the very community he helped create, he finds himself back at ground zero—the cave of an early rebellion—with a handful of loyal comrades.Meanwhile the vampires are descending further into madness, their servants—the thralls—are closing in on the humans, and loyalties are shifting by the hour.In the midst of this chaos, a new danger emerges . . . something that threatens the humans, the thralls, and even the vampires.Harris and his team soon realize that there are worse things in world than deadly bloodsuckers . . .
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Derek Gunn
33 books83 followersDerek Gunn is the author of the critically acclaimed bestseller, Vampire Apocalypse: A World Torn Asunder - the eBook alone has had over 100,000 downloads and has been described as “a Summer Blockbuster..” ~Gorezone, “An incredibly original piece of fiction “ ~Horror-Web, and “a terrific tale.” ~Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest.
Three more books have been published in this series, Descent into Chaos and Fallout and a fourth instalment in April 2014, Vampire Apocalypse, Trail of Tears.
In August 2012, Derek self published in eBook editions two novellas (The Diabolical Plan and The Island) and a novel (Crimson Seas) in his historical naval horror fiction series, The HMS Swift Adventures. These have been picked up by his publisher Permuted Press for reissue in 2014 as a single volume in print and eBook.
Derek also has a number of other stand alone novels published, The Estuary (Zombie fiction), The Gatekeeper (Apocalyptic Irish mythology thriller) and Gemini (Espionage thriller).
Derek’s short stories have been included in many anthologies including, from Signet Classics, Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves and Ghosts: 25 Tales of the Supernatural. The inclusion of his short story “The Third Option” fulfils a his childhood ambition to have a story of his included in an anthology with some of his literary heroes, as this collection also features works by Bram Stoker, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Oscar Wilde, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Ann Rice, Woody Allen, Charles Dickens, Henry James, Joe Hill, Yvonne Navarro, Rudyard Kipling, Angela Carter and many more.
Derek works as a specialist consultant for a global telecommunications company. He holds a degree in Marketing. He is a member of and a contributing editor for The International Thriller Writers Association and an active member of The Horror Writers Association.
Derek Gunn was born in 1964. He is married with three children and lives in Dublin, Ireland.
Three more books have been published in this series, Descent into Chaos and Fallout and a fourth instalment in April 2014, Vampire Apocalypse, Trail of Tears.
In August 2012, Derek self published in eBook editions two novellas (The Diabolical Plan and The Island) and a novel (Crimson Seas) in his historical naval horror fiction series, The HMS Swift Adventures. These have been picked up by his publisher Permuted Press for reissue in 2014 as a single volume in print and eBook.
Derek also has a number of other stand alone novels published, The Estuary (Zombie fiction), The Gatekeeper (Apocalyptic Irish mythology thriller) and Gemini (Espionage thriller).
Derek’s short stories have been included in many anthologies including, from Signet Classics, Vampires, Zombies, Werewolves and Ghosts: 25 Tales of the Supernatural. The inclusion of his short story “The Third Option” fulfils a his childhood ambition to have a story of his included in an anthology with some of his literary heroes, as this collection also features works by Bram Stoker, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Oscar Wilde, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Ann Rice, Woody Allen, Charles Dickens, Henry James, Joe Hill, Yvonne Navarro, Rudyard Kipling, Angela Carter and many more.
Derek works as a specialist consultant for a global telecommunications company. He holds a degree in Marketing. He is a member of and a contributing editor for The International Thriller Writers Association and an active member of The Horror Writers Association.
Derek Gunn was born in 1964. He is married with three children and lives in Dublin, Ireland.
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July 9, 2016
Vampire Apocalypse: Fallout is the third but hopefully not final Vampire Apocalypse novel. It is also the darkest in the series so far, ending not in a heroic triumph but in what I can say many readers will interpret as a downer ending. The name of the novel is also distinctly appropriate, reflecting not only radioactivity but also the aftermath of freedom fighter leader John Harris' activities. A major theme of the book is the repercussions from actions taken with the best of intentions.
In a way, Fallout is the most political of the Vampire Apocalypse series so far (at least in my opinion). It is here that Harris gets to reflect on the breaking down of infrastructure and the dangers thereof. The book makes an interesting statement on nuclear power, not so much condemning it as condemning the older plants that haven't been updated. It also makes a nice stand against fear mongering, highlighting the results when individuals seek easy answers.
What I really enjoyed is, in some ways, the most frustrating element of war being portrayed fairly. The fact that no matter how many triumphs you may win or little victories, the problems are usually too large to be solved by anything less than overwhelming force. Harris' angst over this and the fact that the vampire threat seems overwhelming forms a bulk of the book. He continues to fight, even when denied by his fellow humans, but a major theme of the book seems to be heroism isn't enough. You need the support of your fellow human beings, willing to stand with you to save the world.
Derek Gunn has done an excellent job of also portraying the enemy side of war and its increasingly factious nature. My favorite of the factions (in a "love to hate them" sort of way) is the Thralls. William Carter, their leader, has used the chaos generated by Harris' group to increase his own position, much like many high ranking officials during civil wars.
Derek Gunn has really made something special in this villain, a man I believe to be quite possibly the most loathsome character in his entire series. Whereas the vampires are expected to be baby-eating monsters, William Carter is effectively a human being who has adopted completely spurious racism against his fellow humans. He's a rapist, mass murderer, and psychopath who I can't wait to see get his.
I enjoy all of the new characters created in the series and appreciate the expanding cast of the Vampire Apocalyse series. World building is always a chore for an author but the varying perspectives of existing characters give an increasingly holistic view of just exactly how bad the situation has gotten in the world. While it's bad enough that we hear about children used as food sources and women as forced breeding, seeing the perspective of an actual victim is another matter entirely. I thank Derek, as a reader, for being willing to get that dark without being gratuitous.
Fallout isn't my favorite of the Vampire Apocalypse series, being a dark set up for future novels down the line, but it's definitely a worthy entry in the series.
8/10
In a way, Fallout is the most political of the Vampire Apocalypse series so far (at least in my opinion). It is here that Harris gets to reflect on the breaking down of infrastructure and the dangers thereof. The book makes an interesting statement on nuclear power, not so much condemning it as condemning the older plants that haven't been updated. It also makes a nice stand against fear mongering, highlighting the results when individuals seek easy answers.
What I really enjoyed is, in some ways, the most frustrating element of war being portrayed fairly. The fact that no matter how many triumphs you may win or little victories, the problems are usually too large to be solved by anything less than overwhelming force. Harris' angst over this and the fact that the vampire threat seems overwhelming forms a bulk of the book. He continues to fight, even when denied by his fellow humans, but a major theme of the book seems to be heroism isn't enough. You need the support of your fellow human beings, willing to stand with you to save the world.
Derek Gunn has done an excellent job of also portraying the enemy side of war and its increasingly factious nature. My favorite of the factions (in a "love to hate them" sort of way) is the Thralls. William Carter, their leader, has used the chaos generated by Harris' group to increase his own position, much like many high ranking officials during civil wars.
Derek Gunn has really made something special in this villain, a man I believe to be quite possibly the most loathsome character in his entire series. Whereas the vampires are expected to be baby-eating monsters, William Carter is effectively a human being who has adopted completely spurious racism against his fellow humans. He's a rapist, mass murderer, and psychopath who I can't wait to see get his.
I enjoy all of the new characters created in the series and appreciate the expanding cast of the Vampire Apocalyse series. World building is always a chore for an author but the varying perspectives of existing characters give an increasingly holistic view of just exactly how bad the situation has gotten in the world. While it's bad enough that we hear about children used as food sources and women as forced breeding, seeing the perspective of an actual victim is another matter entirely. I thank Derek, as a reader, for being willing to get that dark without being gratuitous.
Fallout isn't my favorite of the Vampire Apocalypse series, being a dark set up for future novels down the line, but it's definitely a worthy entry in the series.
8/10
December 7, 2009
It is probably not fair to judge the third part of a trilogy, having never read the first two books that said this book did not engage me. With a title involving vampires, I was hoping for either something visceral or paranormal romance. What I got instead was a book that dwelled on squad based military conflict with the vampires at times almost playing a symbolic role. This novel was not all bad it was quite exciting at times and left the door open for a possible fourth addition to the series. To add some perspective, though it lacked romance, a central section could be considered visceral. I feel that this may be a book I need to take time out from, read the first two parts at a future date, reread it, and review again.
March 13, 2013
Love this series of books, a cross between Salems Lot & The Stand. Proper vampires not a tweeny Stephanie Myers vampire in sight. Old School Vampires. behaving as they should, cannot wait for the next book in the series!
November 2, 2014
Harris and friends are banished from the community of humans. Harris told the vampires some things the leaders did not like.
New people are introduced and some old favorites die. Now I want to read the last book in the series. These are all excellent stories.
New people are introduced and some old favorites die. Now I want to read the last book in the series. These are all excellent stories.
January 9, 2016
So badly edited it's worse than some self-published things I've read. Repetition, every single assault rifle is a machinegun, and words used incorrectly throughout.
Still a fair read.
Still a fair read.
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