This entry in the series continues the great standard of quality that I have come to expect from it. While the first book always has it's unique place in the series, I would argue that this book outdoes the second book. Picking up in the aftermath of Operation Liberty with the survivors stuck in the sewers, I found the flight from New York City to be chilling and riveting. The story thrives from there with numerous great plot lines. I found the USS Truxton plot line to be ominous and very engaging. It was intriguing to see how Ellis and Kate come up with the next bio-weapon against the Variants. Seeing how various government and military bunkers and safe locations are picked off and overrun one by one also raises the stakes and makes the reality of how bad humanity is losing quite apparent. What I liked most of all was the ending though. It was intense, unexpected, and had the dramatic and rapid climax that will not fail to leave readers very satisfied and filled with emotion. I love that this series won't hesitate to kill characters off in a manner that is both meaningful and keeps the story moving forward freshly. I also appreciate how the series pays attention to the fact that it can't count on an endless supply of manpower, resources, and ammunition to keep populating the narrative. It highlights and brings front and center the fact that there is less and less out there for humanity, and the author, to make use of as the series goes forward. Without a doubt, I can say now that this series is perfect material to be adapted into a TV Series. One can easily see how it could be translated into an episodic format that delivers both great story and amazing action.
I'd recommend reading this story both for any apocalypse nut and for anyone who likes zombies and monsters in general. Fans of military action and contagion thrillers should also enjoy this.
Rating:
Story: 4 Stars
Characters: 4 Stars
Settings: 4 Stars
Literary Quality: 4 Stars
Overall Quality: 4 Salmon
Nerdy Details:
Author: Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 16 Jun 2015
Page Length: 356
Genre: Post-Apocalypse, Horror
Sub-Genre: Monsters
Awards and Nominations: None
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