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Survivors (Morningstar Strain #3)
by
Z.A. Recht ,
Thom Brannan (Goodreads Author)
The long-awaited finale of Z.A. Recht’s “action-packed zombie extravaganza” (Ryan C. Thomas) that began with the acclaimed novels Plague of the Dead and Thunder and Ashes. . . .
THE MORNINGSTAR STRAIN WAS
THE END OF THE WORLD.
In the wake of the zombie apocalypse, two separate bands of survivors journey across a decimated America, each with the desperate goal of finding...more
In the wake of the zombie apocalypse, two separate bands of survivors journey across a decimated America, each with the desperate goal of finding...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
June 19th 2012
by Gallery Books/Permuted Press
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This is the third novel in Recht's Morningstar series. It is unfortunate that the author passed away after the second in this series and fortunate that the third was able to be published. I had to self-refresh a bit while reading because it has been some time since I finished the first two novels in the series. I get this at times. I suppose not all authors realize that readers do not necessarily retain all details of their previous works and that a little background detail is nice. It also help...more
And with Survivors ends the Morningstar Strain Trilogy. This series has so far been one of the better zombie series I have read. While some people might not be happy with the ending, I am happy as we are at least given closure. To think that a couple of years ago with the Z.A. Recht death we would be left with so many questions unanswered, in the end we the anticipating fans got our wish.
I feel old fans of the series will be quite happy with the book, the epilogue gives a bit to be desired, and...more
I feel old fans of the series will be quite happy with the book, the epilogue gives a bit to be desired, and...more
Mar 21, 2013
Dawn Peers
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"An ending that did not disappoint"
Although it couldn't be finished by Recht himself, as the author sadly passed away before the third novel was finished. I'm also hoping that someone gets in touch with Amazon to re-word the now quite tasteless product description. But hey-ho, back to the novel...
The ghost writer that assisted with finishing the novel Survivors and the final installment of the Morningstar Strain did not disappoint.
I do not like to litter my reviews with spoilers, so you will jus...more
Although it couldn't be finished by Recht himself, as the author sadly passed away before the third novel was finished. I'm also hoping that someone gets in touch with Amazon to re-word the now quite tasteless product description. But hey-ho, back to the novel...
The ghost writer that assisted with finishing the novel Survivors and the final installment of the Morningstar Strain did not disappoint.
I do not like to litter my reviews with spoilers, so you will jus...more
I really am torn on this. The writing was just so far bellow the previous two, and I'm not sure if I feel that way simply because Thom Brannan's style was different or if it really was bad. Really not knowing how much of the book he is specifically responsible for I don't know what and how much to blame him for. Regardless, I just didn't enjoy it very much and had a VERY hard time finishing it. I listened to it on audio book and found my self listening to ten or twenty minutes and just stopping...more
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Sep 17, 2012
Mary Elizabeth K.
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3 of 5 stars
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Disappointing.
The author of the first two in this series, Z.A. Recht, unfortunately passed away before this was released - but not without a good chunk already penned. You can definitely tell when it's him writing and when it was filled in by Thom Brannan. Sadly, Thom's writing falls short and just about ruins the final book. The most telling is he tends to make relationships and conversations seem very artificial, killing off characters without a thought - while simultaneously making their dea...more
The author of the first two in this series, Z.A. Recht, unfortunately passed away before this was released - but not without a good chunk already penned. You can definitely tell when it's him writing and when it was filled in by Thom Brannan. Sadly, Thom's writing falls short and just about ruins the final book. The most telling is he tends to make relationships and conversations seem very artificial, killing off characters without a thought - while simultaneously making their dea...more
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Nov 07, 2012
Julie
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This ho-hum third and final book in the Morningstar Strain series spent too much time retelling things that had happened in the previous two books and lost its focus. To stretch the saga out, the author manufactured a ridiculous conflict (cure vs. vaccine – talk about splitting hairs!) and then used that conflict as an excuse to stage several military-style battles that scream “someone in Hollywood please option this book” without making a lot of sense in terms of the plot. Even the narrator (I...more
Jul 15, 2012
Heather Clitheroe
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Quite enjoyed it - I wasn't expecting that the trilogy would be finished when the news came out that Z. A. Recht had died, so it was something of a shock and a surprise to find that it had, indeed, been finished. Whoever ghosted this book...thank you. From the fans, thank you.
Ok, so this is hardly high literature, but I expected a more professional editing job. The ghost writer did ok, but is not as good as Recht.
Overall it's an ok read and provides closure for those of us who had been left wondering how things would have turned out.
Overall it's an ok read and provides closure for those of us who had been left wondering how things would have turned out.
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The best I can say is that it was good to finish the trilogy. I realize that ZA Recht died prior to finishing the book... but unfortunately the ghost author did not do him justice in finishing the writing. This book's recap of what had happened before was too detailed. It was actually insulting to the intelligence. In more than one instance the recap was of things that had been explained only a chapter earlier. Also, towards the end, it seemed like events were out of order. The end came too quic...more
After having had to wait seemingly FOREVER for the final book of this trilogy to be released, I wish the wait had been longer.
The story itself was good but NOT in the same vein as Z's previous works.
The trilogy was wrapped up well. But the ending felt forced and rushed....."kill 60% of the characters that we've been with through the previous books with no fanfair at ALL....and just send the rest on their way..."
I'm not sure how much of the story was fleshed out from Z.A.'s notes, but with the di...more
The story itself was good but NOT in the same vein as Z's previous works.
The trilogy was wrapped up well. But the ending felt forced and rushed....."kill 60% of the characters that we've been with through the previous books with no fanfair at ALL....and just send the rest on their way..."
I'm not sure how much of the story was fleshed out from Z.A.'s notes, but with the di...more
I really enjoyed the series, at least up until this book. While the book was not bad, it was definitely lacking. I suppose that is because this book was not finished be the original author, as he had passed away.
So, as for the book itself, we have many of the survivors (I will not give names so as not to spoil earlier books) in the Omaha Fac, trying to establish a more normal lifestyle and looking for a cure. We have the sailors from the Rammage desperately trying to follow the trek across the...more
So, as for the book itself, we have many of the survivors (I will not give names so as not to spoil earlier books) in the Omaha Fac, trying to establish a more normal lifestyle and looking for a cure. We have the sailors from the Rammage desperately trying to follow the trek across the...more
The first thing I want to say is I really , really liked the first two books of this series. Z. A. Recht did a phenomenal job writing them and they sit right up at the top of my "best zombie books ever" list along with the "Newsflesh" trilogy by Mira Grant.
Unfortunately, I can not place "Survivors" up there with them.
Sadly, Z. A. Recht passed away before being able to finish this series. And while I am glad that someone was able to step in to do the job (thank you Thom Brannan), there are defin...more
Sad to say that I was disappointing by this book and I sort of went into reading it with the expectation I would be knowing that someone had to complete Z.A. Recht's work. It has been a while between reading the second and the third book and had I known the author had passed before picking them up to read I may not have chosen to.
I loved the first two books in the series. I couldn't put them down. Generally I don't like zombie books, but somehow Recht managed to rope me in and keep me nose deep...more
I loved the first two books in the series. I couldn't put them down. Generally I don't like zombie books, but somehow Recht managed to rope me in and keep me nose deep...more
I want to throw the book againts the wall.....what the hell? And whats with the two that turned without being bitten or exposed???? Oh....and the end? It was like the author went...."Screw it....kill this person, that person and these guys....and end the book." No more story about Keaton....just BOOM he's here now....in fact from chapter 11 to the end the author should be ashamed of himself. So disjointed...had to go back and re-read parts several times to try to figure out what was going on. It...more
This was a nice finish to the series, even with the knowledge that Z.A. Recht had passed away some time ago. When I had first heard of his passing, I was quite taken a back, one with his passing, but also with the fact the series would not be finished. Thankfully someone was able to step in and undertake the task of going thru his notes and what have you and finish it up for the die hard fans. A young talent that was taken from us too young, but definitely worth the time he was with us!!!
Not going to lie, I was a little disappointed by this one, and I wish I could say otherwise because the others were so engaging. I know Survivors was written mostly by a ghost writer due the Z.A Recht's untimely passing. Its certainly well put together on the ghost writer's behalf, but I just felt something was missing.
The trilogy is summed up nicely with a hint of optimism, and I would certainly recommend this one if you have read the other two; for closure's sake at the very least.
It is too...more
The trilogy is summed up nicely with a hint of optimism, and I would certainly recommend this one if you have read the other two; for closure's sake at the very least.
It is too...more
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The only parts I didn't like and/or understand where when Jack and Mason turned after they died. All the way through the books it makes a point to say that you have to get the Morningstar virus. But neither one of them where bitten or exposed to the virus. Well I say they weren't but jack was out fighting them so he possibly could have but Mason was in BL1 and not exposed to it. Can someone please help me with that.
The only parts I didn't like and/or understand where when Jack and Mason turned after they died. All the way through the books it makes a point to say that you have to get the Morningstar virus. But neither one of them where bitten or exposed to the virus. Well I say they weren't but jack was out fighting them so he possibly could have but Mason was in BL1 and not exposed to it. Can someone please help me with that.
Was a little disappointed at the end. It was a huge build-up and climax, then it was suddenly over. I felt like it needed more resolution. Maybe that's where it was when Z.A. Recht died, and it was just sort of ended, rather than really completed. Its a total shame, cause I loved the series overall. Aside from the blunt end, it was a worthy installment. I'm still not sold on what Sawyer was up to through the whole thing, but the overall plot and characters were above average for a zombie series.
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This trilogy has been a blast to read. Z. A Recht has a real talent for action, military and otherwise. And he writes some really hatable and loveable characters as well. I'm kind of sad this is the end, yet relieved because the torture is finally over, and I can breathe easy knowing the survivors will remain survivors for now.
This trilogy has been a blast to read. Z. A Recht has a real talent for action, military and otherwise. And he writes some really hatable and loveable characters as well. I'm kind of sad this is the end, yet relieved because the torture is finally over, and I can breathe easy knowing the survivors will remain survivors for now.
Not as good as the first two stories in the trilogy, but that may be because the original author, Z.A. Recht, passed away and this book was finished by Thom Brannan. This isn't a reflection on Mr. Brannan's abilities as a writer, but rather, I don't think he had the same vision or flair for this story that Mr. Recht had.
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Great series. The plague actually seemed plausible and was obviously well thought out. Although I originally bought the first two together I hesitated to buy the third based on the reviews. After finishing the second I immediately purchased Survivors. Unlike others, I really liked Survivors and appreciated the closure it provided.
I have been waiting a very long time for this. I feel like I should thank Permuted Press for making it possible. It was with great sadness when I finished the book that I knew that there would never be another book from Mr Recht. The trilogy has been completed and I can recommend this series to zombie lovers everywhere.
I was disappointed...it just wasn't like the first two books. It felt too thrown together and not very cohesive. For the most part, I just enjoyed seeing some of the characters I liked it the previous books. I don't know if I didn't like it because the author didn't write the whole thing, or what, but it was just sad.
I'm glad that a ghost writer was found, but I am just not feeling this wrap up. So many unanswered questions, so many out of character actions. I'm glad that I read it, and I'm glad to have closure. I just wish that Z. A. Recht had been here to finish the story as it should have ended.
I love watching zombie movies, especially The Walking Dead on AMC. This is my first zombie book series and so far I absolutely love it. The story gets your heart pumping and makes you jumpy just like the big screen. Thank you, Z.A. Recht and Thom Brannan.
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