Survive the Darkness: A Post Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller by Ryan Casey

Survive the Darkness: A Post Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller Reviews

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  Auggy

  Exiting this book a third of the way through. The writing style is so staccato it makes things feel disjointed and choppy. I can push through an inelegant writing style for a good story though but I'm not getting that here either - everyone we meet is a grumpy misanthrope and every other action they take reminds them of their "tragic past". Maybe it gets better but the transition to action made me enjoy this even less so I'm going to move on.
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  Elizabeth Duckworth

  I read this book thinking that I was reading a "re-write" of an older book which also took place in England, maybe not, but I'll be looking for similarities in the next book (which I have already started).
  I hope this book slows down just a little and steps out of Max's mind now that we know he would rather live than join his late wife and son in the hereafter. Same thing with Aoife and her past relationship, which sucked but not enough to have trouble in getting on with life. I have trouble feeling a whole lot of sympathy for Aoife, she's like a woman of straw, she bends any which way the wind blows and feels sorry for just about anyone, she even feels sorry for Harry the creep who would have left her in a flash on that burning bus without agonizing over it when she decides that she has to save herself or die. (You have to read about Harry to understand what I mean.). I also hate when the author gives someone a name that you have to stop to remember how it's pronounced.....I now just call her Ivy.
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  343 Guilty Spark

  This was really, really contrived ..
  
  I like a good post-apocalyptic story but this one was just so full of plot contrivances it was pretty hard to suspect my disbelief (and my eyes got sore with all the rolling). Also not that much post-apocalyptic action but it is just the intro to the series so maybe it improves with future books ?
  
  Aside from that, way too much 'sob story' internal moping with the characters, it just got boring and I found myself just skimming pages rapidly, it absolutely did not hold my interest.
  
  Because I like the premise of an EMP event and I'm a sucker for post-apocalyptic tales (and because it's on Kindle unlimited so 'free' to me) I'll give the second in the series a try to see if it improves but I suspect I will just end up ditching this saga.
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  Penny Bowden

  Good start
  
  I love apocalyptic/post apocalyptic stories, and have found some amazing authors. This was a newbie for me and I was a bit wary but needn't have worried! Characters well written and generally believable, including the bad guys. Well written - can't think of any misspelling or grammatical errors and that is always a big plus for me! Will definitely be getting the next one in the series.
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  Tess

  From opening the first page and reading the first chapter I knew this was going to be a great read, I felt an excitement inside me and I couldn't wait to sit down and read it. I absolutely loved it and it's a great start to a new series. I'm not saying it was perfect from cover to cover but I've rarely read a book that is. At the risk of being repetitive, this book is great and I'm eagerly awaiting the next instalment.
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  Rebecca

  I really enjoyed the storyline of this book. It was well thought out, original, and even had a twist. The characters were solid, well-developed. It was a touch repetitive at times, often having characters think the same thoughts over and over and over and over - it's annoying right, right. Overall, this was very enjoyable. The series certainly has potential.
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  Jon Theisen

  A good first book in a series.
  
  I found this to be a most enjoyable read as a first book in a series. I like the characters and the plot seems well set up for the coming books. I recommend it.
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  Peggy Adams

  Nice twist
  
  Good spin on tshtf kind of book but with an interesting twist. Believable. I decent ready keeps the reader's interest.
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  Bernice De Beer

  This book was so gory and unique, it got me totally hooked and on the prowl for more books like it! Not a Romance, but has the possibility of one if it was continued. Definitely recommend this!
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  Debbe

  Excellent
  
  I highly recommend this book to those who love the post apocalyptic story genre. It's a real nail biter right to the end.
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  karen cance

  Excellent story
  
  I could not put the book down. It had my attention as soon as I opened the book. I look forward to others by this author. Enjoy and take care!
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  Mary Ann

  Brutal
  
  Read this story to find out that is a glimpse of what the future could come our way. There is an abundance of mallice and brutality without an EMP event.
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  Cynthia Welge

  The author's writing style is not my favorite. The story was okay. I don't like the obscenities used. More of a Thriller and I was hoping for more of a survival story.