With just over seventy people in the life rafts who had survived the EMP on Rose of the Sea, their drifting had finally seen them arrive at an island.With just over seventy people in the life rafts who had survived the EMP on Rose of the Sea, their drifting had finally seen them arrive at an island. But much to their dismay it was completely deserted, so their struggles to live continued. With Gunner depressed, in pain from his injury and in no condition to lead, the abrasive, brash and overly confident Zon took over. Zon was a good fisherman which was fortunate as there was very little in the way of food left. He was also strong but had a great way of alienating those around him.
As their numbers dwindled and a nearby island beckoned, it proved to be a better prospect. There was much to find, but also dangers to the unwary. Gabby and Max continued to care for their two children, plus the little orphan, Jennifer. Gladys was stoic but always willing to give advice and medical treatment – as much as she was able. And Gunner’s second in command, Sykes, was forever loyal. But would it all be enough? With just over forty survivors left, Gunner knew they needed to do something to find help; it wasn’t coming to them, so they needed to find their own way to America, decimated as it may be. Could they?
Feral Fate is the 2nd in the Waves of Fate trilogy by Aussie author Kendall Talbot and once again I needed to strap myself down for the ride, suspend my disbelief and fly through the pages. After I finished this episode, I was trying to think of who the most likeable character is – I’m pretty sure it’s Gladys. This is one trilogy which MUST be read in order. Reading out of order will take away the enjoyment, and you will have no idea who the characters are, or what happened to get them in the place they’re in. Recommended.
With thanks to the author for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review. ...more
Peter Holmes was a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy and was soon to join the USS Scorpion as a liaison officer under an American submPeter Holmes was a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy and was soon to join the USS Scorpion as a liaison officer under an American submarine captain, Commander Dwight Towers. Peter lived on a farm just outside Melbourne with his wife Mary and their baby daughter Jennifer. Since the radioactive particles from the nuclear bombs of WWIII had started drifting across the earth, communities in the northern hemisphere had been wiped out. The southern hemisphere had quickly followed, and northern Australia had already succumbed. The object of the US submarine was to tour the northern waters for signs of life - as far as the United States and Seattle in particular since a staticky morse code could occasionally be heard from that vicinity.
As the residents of Melbourne continued on with their lives, some with calm demeanors, not believing what was to come, continuing to plan for the future, while others lost themselves in a bottle, trying to drown out reality...
On the Beach by Aussie author Nevil Shute was originally published in 1957, with the story set in the future (of that time) of 1963. A fascinating story with nightmarish qualities which settled on ordinary everyday people. Buying gifts for people who were quite obviously no longer with us; planting a vegetable garden; repairing fences – all with only weeks to go until the end… Highly recommended.
“It's not the end of the world at all," he said. "It's only the end for us. The world will go on just the same, only we shan't be in it. I dare say it will get along all right without us.”
With thanks to Text Publishing for my hardcover copy which is a reprinting of the 1957 original release. ...more
As the family who had come together for Christmas/New Year celebrations in the cold Scottish countryside, left and headed back to their respective homAs the family who had come together for Christmas/New Year celebrations in the cold Scottish countryside, left and headed back to their respective homes, little did they know they were the bearers of a horrible, shocking sickness that would be christened The Doom, and would kill in days. In New York, as people sickened and died, terror and madness spread throughout the community. With the world-wide decimation though, there were some who were immune – they didn’t know why, or how, but they were. And they had to escape the madness while they could…
Max Fallon and Lana Bingham were two such people – as was journalist Arlys and rookie Fred who manned the local TV station. Getting out of New York City any way they could, they encountered horror and evil in streets that had been obliterated of anything familiar. Separately each small group headed out, as did other survivors; Rachel, a doctor; Jonah, a paramedic along with Katie and her babies. None of them knew where they would end up – or even if they would survive – but they would do all they could to start a new life.
The magic that some felt inside was filled with light – but others knew only darkness. The travellers needed to be careful who they trusted. What would be the outcome? Could they feel hope for the future when it seemed there were very few people left? They only knew their old world would never be the same again – Year One had begun…
Year One is #1 in the Chronicles of The One series by prolific author Nora Roberts. This woman is amazing! She can write anything. I absolutely devoured Year One and am really looking forward to book 2 in the (hopefully) not too distant future. A dystopian fantasy novel which is fast-paced, intriguing, magical and just plain exhilarating, Year One is one I highly recommend.
With thanks to Hachette AU for my ARC to read and review. ...more
Having just arrived at Disneyland, the students and their teachers were shocked to see a plane plummeting to the ground off in the distance. Learning Having just arrived at Disneyland, the students and their teachers were shocked to see a plane plummeting to the ground off in the distance. Learning an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) had occurred, the head teacher organized groups with plans on what to do. They were all from Canada, so a long way from home. Some would attempt to sail, some would go to the Embassy and Alex, Quinn, Josh, Cooper and Dara would walk and cycle if they could get pushbikes.
Their adventures as they made their way across the country were sometimes quiet, sometimes exciting – but never dull. The danger they faced had them on alert, watching each other’s backs the whole time. Adjusting to no electricity, no electronics, no running water, was difficult, but they did it. It helped that Alex and a couple of others were from farms. But would they make it across 1500 miles of country? They missed their families; hated to think what had happened. The post-apocalyptic country was vastly different to anything they’d known.
Stranded: Land is the first in the Stranded series by Theresa Shaver and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Young adult/post apocalypse adventures with a group of sixteen-year-old teens, strong and resilient. Alex was a great leader and together they made a strong team. The abrupt ending was a shock – it obviously flows straight into book 2, Stranded: Sea – so of course I’m going to have to pick that one up soon! Highly recommended. ...more
Their view from the mountains in Colorado where they’d recently arrived for a two-week skiing vacation was vivid – the mushroom cloud over Denver madeTheir view from the mountains in Colorado where they’d recently arrived for a two-week skiing vacation was vivid – the mushroom cloud over Denver made them realise the world as they had known it would never be the same. Everyone and everything would be gone – what would they do? Where would they go?
Jim and Angie holed up with Terry in the ski resort, thinking they were the only three left alive; they scrounged food and anything else they might need to keep them alive for the duration – not knowing how long that would be. No electricity, no telephone communication, no radio reception – they were completely isolated as well as frightened …
But there were others out there – people who knew there would be no law enforcement to stop them doing just as they wanted. And other victims that would be unfortunate enough to get in the way of the lawless…
In the End by Edward M. Wolfe is a dystopic/post-apocalyptic novel where a group of very different individuals attempt to survive a nuclear event. There are a lot of characters introduced, some nice, some ghastly – and some downright evil. Fast paced and action packed, nevertheless a good editor could have tightened the story somewhat. I’ve had it on my kindle for a number of years (4) and used it for a particular challenge 😊...more
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