Knights of the Apocalypse (Duck \u0026 Cover Adventure, #2) by Benjamin Wallace

Knights of the Apocalypse (Duck \u0026 Cover Adventure, #2) Reviews

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  David

  KOA (Knights of the Apocalypse, not to be confused with Kampgrounds of America) was quick and fun, exactly what I was looking for to pass the time by the pool on vacation. Characters were well developed, But not completely. There were a few items from the first book that were used to give our hero motivation that were chopped from this book. It was almost like the author said ...Well this book doesn't even make sense unless I kill off this person so lets get it out of the way in the first few pages. Like one of the main motivating characters was just a throw away line. It took me about 4 pages to get over it and just enjoy the book. No deep thinking about this book, just entertainment. I enjoyed the fact that the book was at just the right point between the "I like the book" and "OMG I can't put the book down!" When not reading it I wasn't thinking about it, but when I picked it up I could easily slip back into the Apocalypse and hear the screams of the Aztecs.
  
  I am a fan of dialogue, realistic dialogue. The snarky and the mundane, this had both and the author uses them to pull you into book with ease. It kind of reminded me of Andy Weir and "The Martian."
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  Gina

  #2 of 3 in the series. I liked this one just a tad less than the first because it wasn’t as lighthearted, but it was still a good time.
  LIKES:
  That an entire town, ahem kingdom, is populated by pre-apocalyptic renaissance actors who have turned their fake roles into real positions, when a discussion between groups of characters digresses into silliness, and the adventure of the whole thing.
  Also, I love Jerry’s optimism. Example:
  Jerry smiled like a toddler as it rolled past them at the station. He turned to one of his guards and took a deep breath. “Oh, wow.”
  “What?” the guard asked.
  “We get to ride a train” Jerry said.
  “We’re taking you to jail, dumbass.”
  “Yeah. But you’re taking me to jail on a train!”
  Erica turned away. “Ugh. I’ll never understand boys.”
  Jerry turned to her. “Oh come on. This is cool.”
  
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  Joseph Inzirillo

  I love Wallace's writing style. It's serious enough to make me care about the story, funny enough not to bore me and wild enough to make me read the next one. His version of the post apocalyptic wasteland is amazing. And this one leaves us on a cliff hanger. Thankfully Kindle Unlimited has the 3rd one.
  
  
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  Snogged

  This one was my favorite of the three. There was post apocalyptic adventure, a Ren Faire community, betrayal, and trains. Plus, Chewy continues to be the bestest dog.
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  Jake

  Just as good as the first
  
  This is the second volume in the duck and cover series and believe me it does not lack what made the first book great. It has action, humor and even a little drama thrown in for good measure. I can't wait to see what happens next.
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  Marty Solotki

  Is this as good as the first in the series? Hard to say: they both cover a lot of fun ground. Well worth a read or a listen.
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  Cora

  This was the second book in the Duck & Cover Adventure series. I liked it much better than the first. It was a lot easier to follow and keep up with all the characters. This book finds Jerry and Erica in a "kingdom" that has been formed by employees of a Renaissance Faire. The princess is kidnapped and the king has promised Jerry and Erica citizenship if he will rescue the princess. Also...Jerry has a bounty on his head, so is being hunted. The only thing I did not like about this book is the ending. It doesn't end. You HAVE to read the next book to see what happens. I hate when authors do that, but whatever sells books, right? Yeah, I've already started the third book...
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  Cliff Dalton

  Spoiler Alert
  This book ends with a cliff hanger. The first book of the series was all wrapped up neatly in the end. Book 2 not so much. The entire book seemed a little rushed and loosely cobbled together. I like to read series books, but I like it when each book is completely self contained. No loose ends to get you to pursue the next book in the series. Each book of a series should stand alone.
  Now I'm reading book 3 and I hope it doesn't have a gimmicky ending to get you to go to book 4.
  Otherwise it's a pretty good exciting book.
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  M.W. Lee

  Knights of the Apocalypse by Benjamin Wallace receives three stars from me. While I started to enjoy the book in the middle, I feel that the ending was unsatisfying. Additionally, I was confused with the premise that they are being hunted (did I forget that from the first novel?)
  
  That's all I'm going to say since I'm at work and still not sure what I think of the novel.
  
  Will I continue? Yes. I bought a box set of books 1-3, so I'll go on with three in a few weeks. The reader is very good and he makes it fun.
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  Dave Agans

  Knights of the Apocalypse, book 2 of the series, brings our heroes to a town with renaissance-faire-based government. The juxtaposition of medieval ways with post-apocalyptic reality is surprisingly hilarious. As with book 1, the banter is entertaining, with wit and wry understatement. Full of adventure that only Wallace’s post-apocalyptic world could provide, including a spooky ghost town inhabited by cannibals. Of course. Story 4, Craft 5, Humor 5.
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  Ami

  I love the two main characters. Author Benjamin Wallace’s writing style and his imagination have created a post-apocalyptic action adventure with non-stop amazing twists and turns. This is book 2 in the Duck & Cover series and I plan to get book 3 as soon as I finish this review. I highly recommend it!
  
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  Savannah Womble

  This book had some real high points for me and the premise was just wacky and zany enough to entertaining. The multiple characters were difficult to follow at times and the story lagged in places, while being almost over exciting in others. Overall, a good book though not quite as good as the first.
  **cliffhanger at end
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  Shawn Holman

  It's a great continuation from book 1. The story is really good and it's got a lot of humor but not so much that it takes away from the action and suspense of the apocalypse. It keeps up with the fun and originality of the first book and doesn't lose steam at any point.
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  John Fahy

  This was a great read but it sort of lost the unexpected delivery that lived in the first. The mutated plants and super intelligent bears had disappeared and we were left with silly humans. I really hope the magic returns and the weirdness returns.
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  Shaun

  These books would make great movies.
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  Emmeline Joy

  disappointing follow up from the first book. my favorite character in this episode is easily Chewy the mastiff. She's delightful, while all the people really lacked much likability. ah well
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  Tom Porter

  The story continues.
  
  I didn't like this book as much as the first.it was not bad, just not as good. I will take the next.
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  Ari Cohen

  Book two is like Empire
  
  You know it's just there to complete the series, but it's great on it's own. Looking forward to the next in the series.
  
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  Jan Ostler

  Fun read. Silly series.
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  Timothy Morris

  Another fun piece
  
  What I like about Wallace is his ability to blend a well-crafted storyline with absurd silliness. I really enjoy this series.
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  Art

  I am enjoying the series. It has some interesting and frankly somewhat more realistic views of what a postapocalyptic world might be like.
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  Amy White

  Fast food literature. Not much substance but pretty entertaining.
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  Paul

  Awesome read, Jerry’s a deadset legend.
  Hi Kenz 😀
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  Wolfy Lebowski

  Quick light read.
  
  Fun light read, likeable characters. Jerry is fun as the underrated hero. Human nature remains unchanged, pre or post apocalypse.
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  Matt Roberts

  The first book was one of my favorite books ever. I actually enjoyed this one more. Benjamin Wallace keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to get to the fifth book!
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  Veronik Durocher

  Excellent!
  
  Funny, witty, a good dose of absurd, sarcasm, humour and action. It never goes where you expect. I really, really enjoyed that series. Two thumbs up!