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SecondWorld

by Jeremy Robinson (Goodreads Author)

3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 · rating details · 356 ratings · 78 reviews

"Another crisply plotted tale from the fertile imagination of Jeremy Robinson. This one has it all, frozen Nazis, UFO crashes, Antarctica, and some really cool science. Plan to hunker down for all-nighter with this one. I did." –Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Jefferson Key

"Robinson blends myth, science and terminal velocity action like no one else."...more

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Published May 22nd 2012 by Thomas Dunne Books

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Jan 27, 2013 Matt Mitrovich rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am always hesitant to review books outside of the genre. I worry that I will drive away readers who came for alternate history, but were instead presented with something different. Nevertheless, I still enjoy reading and reviewing novels which could be enjoyed by alternate historians. Novels like World War Z or Fitzpatrick's War transcend the definition of alternate history and get the term "honorary alternate history" bestowed on them by their fans. The common denominator for these non-genre...more I am always hesitant to review books outside of the genre. I worry that I will drive away readers who came for alternate history, but were instead presented with something different. Nevertheless, I still enjoy reading and reviewing novels which could be enjoyed by alternate historians. Novels like World War Z or Fitzpatrick's War transcend the definition of alternate history and get the term "honorary alternate history" bestowed on them by their fans. The common denominator for these non-genre books, however, is that they have to be good. I believe the techno-thriller SecondWorld by Jeremy Robinson could be one of those books.

Our protagonist, Lincoln Miller, is an ex-Navy SEAL, NCIS Special Agent of Jewish and Italian descent. He is stationed at Aquarius, the world’s only sub-oceanic research facility located off the Florida Keys, to investigate reports of ocean dumping, but in reality it is a vacation for the hard working government agent. He is interrupted when red flakes descend from the surface killing the fish that eat them. At first Miller believes someone is actually dumping poisons into the water, but when he discovers that he cannot breath on the surface he begins to suspect something much worse has happened.

Someone has attacked Miami, Tel Aviv and Tokyo with a strange weapon that rids the lower atmosphere of oxygen. Millions are dead and a group called "SecondWorld", with ties to Nazi Germany, has claimed responsibility for the attacks. Miller is more concerned with getting out of southern Florida alive after a dead blue whale collides with Aquarius. Collecting what oxygen tanks he can find, he finds a drifting boat and sails it to Miami where he discovers a survivor and some armed SecondWorlders who want him dead. Though he manages to survive, he wakes up and finds the situation is getting worse. The United States is in a state of civil war as soldiers go AWOL and entire towns disappear. Whoever is behind these attacks has completely infiltrated American society and international organizations like Internpol. Not knowing who to trust, the President of the United States (not named, but modeled after Obama) sends Miller on a mission across the globe to find out who their enemy is and to stop them before they strike again.

Though I try to avoid spoilers in my reviews, from the cover page and my own brief synopsis, you can probably guess that the genesis of the antagonists in SecondWorld reaches back to the last years of World War II, where Nazi Germany is desperately searching for a weapon that will win the war, even if it means postponing their final victory. In that sense the book has similarities with the Turtledove novel The Man With the Iron Heart and the film Iron Sky. Though Robinson plays around with history for the sake of the story, he is correct when he references German scientists working for NASA and Nazis hiding in other countries to avoid arrest and execution. Nevertheless, you can't call this novel an alternate history. Secret history would be a better term since Robinson does make use of several conspiracy theories (Dulce Base, foo fighters, Nazi UFOs and Die Glocke). While conspiracy theories make for poor history, in the hands of a good fiction writer they become entertaining stories and in my humble opinion that is the only thing conspiracy theories are good for.

The book was written well, though some characters spoke awfully formal as they were shot at, while the fate of the world hung in the balance. There were only a few instances of such dialogue, so it was only a minor annoyance, but the technology featured in the novel was a major source of concern for me. As a techno-thriller, you expect novels like SecondWorld to feature advanced, secret or hypothetical weapons in action. Yet some of the technology described in the novel sounded so unbelievable that it make the novel a soft SF. Robinson mentions in the book that the technologies are based on sound scientific principal and while I freely admit I do not have a engineering/scientific background, the implausibility of it made it hard sometimes to maintain the suspension of disbelief. Perhaps if I get a chance to interview Robinson he can clear up some of the issues with the technology.

Still the book was an entertaining techno-thriller that in some ways made me feel like I was enjoying an intense FPS. Alternate historians willing to brave other genres should enjoy how Robinson warps our understand of history to dredge up an enemy from the past and unleash him on modern society. If you do read the novel, ponder Miller's choice in the epilogue and ask whether you would do the same.(less)

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Jul 09, 2012 Cheryl rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ex-Navy Seal turned NCIS agent, Lincoln Miller has been tasked to check out the Aquarius underwater facility in the Florida Keys. Lincoln notices something strange. The sky is blazing red with red specks falling from the sky. Fish are dying Lincoln makes it to land, only to learn that an attack has been launched on the world. Someone has depleted the world of oxygen. With the lack of oxygen, people are also dying and the specks falling from the sky is all that is left of civilization. Miller mus...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Melissa rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is effing improbable. I am probably going to have to petition the universe for my time back that I spent reading it once I finish it tonight. I think I would have been able to suspend disbelief and enjoy it more had it not been for one, extremely DUMB plot point: (view spoiler)...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Artur Coelho rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Pensem num elemento das teorias de conspiração mais surreais e encontram-no neste livro. Armas exóticas de destruição massiva. Armas secretas nazis. Conspirações governamentais ao mais alto nível. Sobrevivência do regime nazi após o colapso da II guerra. Ovnis. Bases nazis ocultas debaixo dos gelos antárticos. Paraísos subterrâneos na antártida. Sobrevivência criogénica de Hitler. Robots assassinos. Bases ultra-secretas norte-americanas interligadas por túneis onde correm comboios maglev. Deixei...more

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May 28, 2012 Paul Pessolano rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

“SecondWorld” by Jeremy Robinson, published by Thomas Dunne Books.

Category – Mystery/Thriller

Ex-Navy Seal and NCIS special agent Lincoln Miller has been “forced” to take a long needed vacation. He has been assigned to the underwater research facility “Aquarius” in the Florida Keys.

When he notices strange things happening he leaves the Aquarius to find that the area is depleted of oxygen and he is only alive due to his SCUBA gear. Finding enough oxygen tanks to get him to Miami he finds the city...more

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Jun 22, 2012 Larry Tubbs rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I’m embarrassed to admit that SecondWorld is the first book by Jeremy Robinson I’ve read. A fact that will be soon changing, I assure you. It is a thriller in the complete sense. From the moment you meet our hero, ex-Navy Seal, current NCIS special agent Lincoln Miller, you never leave his side as he swims, runs, jumps, drives, flies, paddles, and climbs through countless harrowing attempts to end his life, before he can stop global annihilation at the hands of recently-th...more Originally posted here.

I’m embarrassed to admit that SecondWorld is the first book by Jeremy Robinson I’ve read. A fact that will be soon changing, I assure you. It is a thriller in the complete sense. From the moment you meet our hero, ex-Navy Seal, current NCIS special agent Lincoln Miller, you never leave his side as he swims, runs, jumps, drives, flies, paddles, and climbs through countless harrowing attempts to end his life, before he can stop global annihilation at the hands of recently-thawed Nazis bent on bringing an end to the world war they feel was not lost, but simply paused, until such time as their final solution could be carried out. Whew!

The story moves at a relentless pace. So much so that in many ways it feels more like a video game than a novel. This is not a criticism. I for one enjoy a good video game. In fact, this story and the writing style evoked fond memories of playing the Nazi-killing shooter games of my youth, like Castle Wolfenstein. In fact, I’d love to see this story realized as an action role playing game by the folks at Bioware. This would make a great adventure using the Mass Effect engine. Who wouldn’t love their chance to help our hero rid our planet of Nazis?

As entertaining as the novel was, I can’t quite bring myself to give it 5 stars. The story brings together a core group of characters, attempts to bond them together through common struggles, and elevates them almost to the point of superhero status. They even give each other code-names like “Survivor”, “Cowboy” and “The Kidd” (two Ds, that’s important, it sounds tougher). This is very fun, but requires an extreme suspension of your disbelief, even more-so than what is required to accept the overall premise, which in itself is quite fantastic. At times this was so distracting that it took me out of the story. But, these times were brief, and I was able to get past them.

And I’m glad I did. SecondWorld, even with its faults, is an immensely entertaining read. It has inspired me to seek out more of Mr. Robinson’s work. Read this book. I wouldn’t start it in the late evening however, unless you plan to sacrifice a night of sleep. You have been warned.(less)

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Jul 06, 2012 Joanna (J.F.Penn) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Fantastic adventure romp with high stakes and non-stop action. When red flakes start falling from the sky in 3 major cities, the world wonders what's going on. Then everybody in those cities dies as the oxygen is removed from the air - and in just a few days, the red flakes will return and cover the rest of the earth. This is seriously high stakes but Robinson immediately anchors the plot with Lincoln Miller, who survives the first strike in Florida because he was underwater at the time. The act...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Mike rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Attention, Clevelanders -- Miami is DESTROYED in this book! Not the Heat basketball team, the ENTIRE CITY! LeBron James won't be winning any NBA championships after Navy SEAL Lincoln Miller saves the world and cleans up the mess resurrected Nazis create in this world.

Yes, resurrected Nazis. Seems the biggest villains of all time are back to take over the world 70 years after they lost World War II. Miller and his little band of rag-tag commandos must dodge thousands of bullets, ward off aerial a...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Bobby Cooper rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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SecondWorld is one of those rare books that comes along,that if you dont read,later on down the road when this book has become a household name,youll kick yourself for not reading it sooner. Jeremy Robinson is one of the best when it comes to action,apocalyptic theme,and ORIGINALITY!
Lincold Miller,an ex navy seal,finds himself in a race to save the world from Nazis bent on robbinf the world of oxygen for their personal gain!! With millions already dead the clock is ticking.
A lot of times,Ro...more

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Jul 26, 2012 Amy Rogers rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: science-thrillers

ScienceThrillers.com review:

Nazis. So brilliant, so effective, so incomparably evil.

What’s not to like?

Action thriller master Jeremy Robinson exploits all the obvious advantages of these classic villains in his new novel SecondWorld. No, SecondWorld is not set in the past. You thought Hitler was defeated? Think again. Those German fiends have had decades to bring their biggest plan to fruition. Why would someone want to kill 99.9% of all the humans on earth? Because they’re Nazis, of course. How...more ScienceThrillers.com review:

Nazis. So brilliant, so effective, so incomparably evil.

What’s not to like?

Action thriller master Jeremy Robinson exploits all the obvious advantages of these classic villains in his new novel SecondWorld. No, SecondWorld is not set in the past. You thought Hitler was defeated? Think again. Those German fiends have had decades to bring their biggest plan to fruition. Why would someone want to kill 99.9% of all the humans on earth? Because they’re Nazis, of course. How would they have the power and skill to execute such a plan? Nazis. Didn’t they all grow old and die? Hey, we’re talking Nazis, here. Uber-villains.

A reader can look at SecondWorld one of two ways. On the one hand, it’s a masterpiece of standard thriller form with a delightfully original premise that has a bit of science in it (not the Nazi part–the red flakes part). It showcases Robinson’s strength: nonstop action. Among writers of thrillers with scientific themes, Jeremy Robinson writes the best action. I’m including James Rollins here, folks. If Rollins is a 9 for action, Robinson is a 10.

On the other hand, it’s an over-the-top, formulaic plot that distracts you with shiny, cartoonish scenes of peril to keep your attention off the ridiculous conspiracies, absurd science, and inexplicable decisions (do they really have to go in alone into the secret underground bunker? Twice? And the floating “bell” weapon thing? Come on.)

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

So my point is this: SecondWorld is a fun, fast book, perfect for the real or proverbial beach. It is the anti-literary novel. Grab your disbelief, suspend it out of reach in the attic of your brain, and just read.

{Must point out that a secondary character, “The Cowboy”, steals the show. Bring him back, Mr. Robinson!}

Jeremy Robinson is a prolific writer with several series and many stand-alone novels to his name. If you like action-adventure with science, try his Jack Sigler/Chess Team series starting with Threshold, Instinct, and Pulse.

Biohazard rating: 3 out of 5. There’s real science in SecondWorld, some of it solid and clever especially the bits relating to the absence of oxygen. There’s also a lot of utterly made up silliness. (I have to mention there is no genetic marker for Aryan, even if you could do an instant DNA scan.)(less)

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Jun 06, 2012 Kim McGee rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Spoiler- do not read this unless you can do so in one sitting! Secondworld is a combination of all of Steve Berry's thrillers, Indiana Jones and James Rollins. What begins as a vacation babysitting an underwater lab off the coast of Miami turns deadly when strange red snow begins to cover and smother everything cutting off oxygen. I now know that if I go scuba diving at least I might survive the apocalypse for as long as the oxygen tanks last. The story takes us back to the evil world war II Naz...more

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Mar 23, 2013 D.J. Weaver rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Jeremy Robinson has once again, reached into his story-telling hat and pulled out a winning premise and the perfect protagonist to bring it to life.

Lincoln Miller is an ex-Navy SEAL who is now an NCIS special agent. He is sent to an underwater research station to investigate reports of ocean dumping, But, what Miller finds instead, are strange red flakes falling from the sky, millions of dead or dying sea creatures, and most importantly, no oxygen at the surface.

Fearing the worst, Miller makes...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Shawn Hopkins rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I found this novel to be less of a thriller and more of an action adventure tale. Think Cussler goes apocalyptic, and you'll be on the right path with this one. Very entertaining and action-packed with more than a few cool scenes. That Operation Paperclip is the basis for the novel is enough to earn it 4 stars from me, but what really sold me was the second half of SecondWorld. Wow. The story is fascinating and a little too believable...in that Operation Paperclip is real and all the dire possib...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Aaron Schafer rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am not usually a fan on military style SF novels but this one pulled me in. Right from the start the reader is greeted with an Apocalyptic vision of the present day that quickly transforms into a breakneck paced thriller. I read this one in two days as was genuinely sad when it was over. You are taken from below the Atlantic ocean to Antarctica, and from Washington DC to the new Mexico Desert. The plot is plausible and just real enough to make you stop and think if this could have actually hap...more

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Mar 04, 2013 Brian Miller rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Proof that New York Times reviewers are biased by what is most likely financial gain. To call this book a page-turner is a disservice to suspense novels the world over. I don't need to be former special forces to shoot all kinds of holes through this plot. After suspending my disbelief for the third or fourth time I stopped counting and plodding along waiting for an ending which would make up for it all. It never happened. If you want more of a reality check, and a Nazi page-turner true to form,...more

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Jan 08, 2013 Steve rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was one of those books that I wanted to finish once I started, but which was not as good as I hoped. In this genre you expect the characters and plot to be a bit contrived, but this book was a bit more 'over-the-top' than I expected. The use of historical facts was good, and the plot interesting, but some of the scenes were more drawn out that they could have been, and the writing didn't strike me as developed as other books in the genre. This wasn't a bad book, and it the plot line really...more

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Jul 16, 2012 Drac329 rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It keeps you pulled in. Very excitng to read with little to no dull spots. The foreshadowing is a little weak. Only becuase it's too overt and leaves little for you to ponder and keep you hooked to see what will happen next. Some repition issues as well. Not for the sake of consistency either. I've caught my self saying "he's already used that phrase to describe a different, unrelated situation..." The idea is not very original. But, still lots of fun, if you like Navy SEAL, hit squad, hand gren...more

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Mar 03, 2013 Katherine Decker rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Are you looking for a shocking page-turner? Do you enjoy the suspense of Matthew Reilly and the high adventure of James Rollins? Consider SecondWorld, an intense and unpredictable thriller by Jeremy Robinson.
NCIS Special Agent and ex-Navy SEAL Lincoln Miller, is working on Aquarius, a sub-oceanic research facility, when the sub starts being hit by dead fish. Looking out his window, he notices strange red flakes floating past his window and decides to go out and investigate. Debris floating by tu...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Chris rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This was a surprisingly good book. It follows much in the vein of how James Rollins writes: prologue some years ago establishing a technology or secret, then followed by present day adventure and globe trotting. The science all sounded plausible, which is always good: iron falls through the earth's atmosphere sucking up the oxygen, while at the same time causing iron poisoning to the inhabitants. The bad guys are, of course, Nazis...because what other people would like to eradicate the general p...more This was a surprisingly good book. It follows much in the vein of how James Rollins writes: prologue some years ago establishing a technology or secret, then followed by present day adventure and globe trotting. The science all sounded plausible, which is always good: iron falls through the earth's atmosphere sucking up the oxygen, while at the same time causing iron poisoning to the inhabitants. The bad guys are, of course, Nazis...because what other people would like to eradicate the general population of earth?

There were a few questions about the whole plan that did not quite add up, such as who would do all the restructuring and labor? there did not seem to be a whole bunch of people in this safe house that would want to do the nitty gritty of raising livestock etc. Even though there was an "Epilogue" (it happened immediately after the events of last chapter, so...) the novel still didn't tie up all loose ends for me, especially that of Arwen and the world...even Tolkien spent many, many pages talking about the journey home.

There was a bit of German used in this book, and that was a nice addition. mainly it was what I could actually read and understand even though being near on 3 years from using the language. But I do believe some of it was not proper German. Some of the sentence structures seemed too American and felt like direct translations...same feeling about verb tense. One sentence in particular looked like it came right out of a free translation program online since it had multiple uses of "und" when it was connecting verbs together...and what's more every time German was used, an English translation was nearby so one knows what the author was trying to say...oh well

having said that I did enjoy the book greatly and will attempt to throw Mr Robinson into my to-read pile at every chance I get. I made one comment while reading that is more general books as a whole:

why do authors create a world exactly like our own, with the same history and everything, but change the president? As if in the particular book, the president needs to be a certain way and the current figure head doesn't fit the bill. I wonder at this especially since actual dates and years are used. Why not keep the year out of the mix and that way it doesn't make the different president stand out so much. Especially since such modern day references are used: Bill Clinton's sax playing, Jay-Z, Tolkien, myriad movie references...

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Jun 15, 2012 Kristin Lundgren rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: alt-history, megalomaniac, military, thriller

I read a lot of YA books which tend to fall into the paranormal/fantasy, SF, and dystopian genres, and a few stragglers. And I enjoy them, some immensely. But they don't give me that thrill. That rush of adrenaline, which I had been missing. Then I picked up Jeremy Robinson's latest thriller. He writes like James Rollins and Matt Reilly - somewhat improbable plot, improbable feats of derring-do, etc. But they are fun and enjoyable, and they all do well in bringing people to life. And that was th...more I read a lot of YA books which tend to fall into the paranormal/fantasy, SF, and dystopian genres, and a few stragglers. And I enjoy them, some immensely. But they don't give me that thrill. That rush of adrenaline, which I had been missing. Then I picked up Jeremy Robinson's latest thriller. He writes like James Rollins and Matt Reilly - somewhat improbable plot, improbable feats of derring-do, etc. But they are fun and enjoyable, and they all do well in bringing people to life. And that was this book. Using a new character, an NCIS agent, it starts out with him underwater, supposedly studying some ocean stuff in an underwater habitat, but really an enforced vacation. Then strange red flakes start falling, and his habitat is unlivable and he surfaces, to find all life around him dead. He manages to get to shore, and works his way up the coast to Miami where it appears everyone has died from the red flakes, so he uses his scuba gear to be able to keep breathing, because somehow, the red flakes sucked the oxygen out of the air. What follows is his attempt to reach a safer zone, save a sick little girl, and be one of the few people trusted by POTUS to help save the world. Fun, blasting energy, but time for some small moments as well - sharing pudding with the girl, talking and joking with his comrades, a motley rag-tag bunch. It's pure adrenaline, a headlong rush into a secret plot that has been hatching for 70 years - "an enemy reborn from the ashes of WWII". Can't say more without spoilers - it's that kind of book, but once again he proves he is a master at his genre. Great action, great characters, fun, if improbable set-up, and a roller coaster ride to the finish line. And that was a wake-up, a refresher, from the quieter books I have been reading, so my next few reviews will be in this genre. Once I get started it takes me a few to stop. Then I get overloaded, and need to go back to the quieter ones - the YA genres. So if this is not to your taste, stay tuned. I won't stay here forever, just a drop-in now and then to refresh myself at the font of action and mayhem.(less)

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Feb 15, 2013 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Mr. Robinson has blown me away yet again! I really enjoyed this book. Very fast paced, action packed, some history in the mix, and always the question left wondering "what if". It actually had me looking into some specific historical notes on WW II.

The Characters were very strong, exciting, and never willing to give up. I felt like they actually really cared what they were doing and what each of them standed for. Lic Miller was very driven trying to do the right thing believing in his SEALS trai...more

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Mar 23, 2013 Chris rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

An okay read, but too unbelievable. A single ex-Navy SEAL saves the world from certain doom. I struggled to maintain the 'willing suspense of disbelief' in light of the protagonist's apparent invincibility in scene after scene, and so never really got immersed in the story. On the plus side, profanity is a minimum. I also applaud the author for not including any sensual themes or scenes. Overall, an entertaining recreational read, but not one that's likely to stand out over time.

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Apr 08, 2013 Elizabeth S rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: action-and-or-thriller

The story line was good in concept but could have been better written. There were quite a few continuity issues and the "epilogue" didn't really wrap anything up. If it gets a rewrite (that's been well edited), I would most definitely consider changing my rating. Over all, if I didn't pay close attention to every detail and focused on the over all story line, it was an ok read.

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Sep 03, 2012 Cynthia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone

Another really good story by Jeremy Robinson. I started reading this one on as an eBook on my Kindle and couldn't put it down until it was done! I generally don't put in spoilers when I write a review.. I'll just say that I would recommend this one to anyone who asked me about it.

From start to finish.. this was a great read.

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Jun 28, 2012 Emery McCulley rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Good beach reading, but it's just out in hardback. Fast paced. Some interesting historical fiction aspects, which had me searching on the web and for some other books about post WWII.

Wasn't sure about reading more Jeremy Robinson after I finished Threshold, but will buy more of his in paperback for traveling.

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Jun 26, 2012 Fiona rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Well Yet another cracker fron Jeremy.

Lincoln Miller takes a licking and keeps on ticking - he reminds me of the energizer bunny (for those of you know the Duracell Ad) or another anaolgy is Jack Bauer from "24"....

Breathaking read and I am note sure if I did not see a few wisps of smoke from the page turning key reading this LOL

I would say tho that for my personal taste I love the Antarkos saga better ..... has that bit of a supernatural edge which I really like Antarktos Rising

This is a real th...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Steve rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was one of the best books that I have read in some time, and there is quite a bit of competition for that claim. SecondWorld was an amazing combination of action, suspense, historical fiction, and science fiction. I was a little reluctant to start reading because I was concerned that it would be another apocalyptic tale. I enjoyed the Strain Trilogy but it really ended on such a down note that it was depressing. SecondWorld is not a story of doom a gloom, but rather a fantastic adventure wi...more

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Feb 08, 2013 Cheryl rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lightning fast pace, all kinds of excitement going on - from undersea drama, red ashes from the sky, no air to breathe, a meeting with POTUS, rescues, Nazis, Antarctica...the list goes on. Unbelievable - yes! But it's fiction. And I loved it. It felt like "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" - on steroids.

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Oct 16, 2012 John Hanley rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Very light entertainment just right for lounging by the pool side. Utterly ridiculous premise and his characters were more cardboard than the average Jeffrey Archer construction. The action sequences were Mission Impossible standard though it would need the skill of a Tom Cruise to make them look authentic!

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Jul 19, 2012 Ryan Rauber rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Honestly, this book had me with evil Nazis trying to take over the world. This book was non-stop action, from start to finish. The sky starts turning red, robbing the world of breathable oxygen. And this is just the beginning. Definitely the ultimate summer read, and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.

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I am the author of INSTINCT, PULSE, KRONOS, ANTARKTOS RISING, RAISING THE PAST, and the bestselling and multi-award winning novel, THE DIDYMUS CONTINGENCY. INSTINCT, the newest novel and my first hardcover from Thomas Dunne Books is the first in a series comparable to the James Rollins Sigma books, but with more actions and more monsters. For more about me and my books, visit my website, on Myspa ...more

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