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The Becoming #3
Revelations
Brandt Evans is floundering. Leadership of their dysfunctional group wasn’t something he asked for or wanted. Their problems are Remy Angellette is grief-stricken and suicidal, Gray Carter is distant and reclusive, and Cade Alton is near death. And things only get worse.
While Brandt and Gray are on the hunt for supplies, a still-recovering Cade is kidnapped by a militant group of survivors. On Brandt’s return, he’s told of a conspiracy involving test subjects, pathogens, and CDC doctors.
Brandt’s race to save Cade takes him back to the dangerous streets of Atlanta, where not all is as it seems. And with a horde of infected closing in and the rescue mission in jeopardy, he comes tantalizingly close to a cure that might save what’s left of humanity from the ravages of the Michaluk Virus.
While Brandt and Gray are on the hunt for supplies, a still-recovering Cade is kidnapped by a militant group of survivors. On Brandt’s return, he’s told of a conspiracy involving test subjects, pathogens, and CDC doctors.
Brandt’s race to save Cade takes him back to the dangerous streets of Atlanta, where not all is as it seems. And with a horde of infected closing in and the rescue mission in jeopardy, he comes tantalizingly close to a cure that might save what’s left of humanity from the ravages of the Michaluk Virus.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2013
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Jessica Meigs
30 books181 followersJessica Meigs is the author of The Becoming, a post-apocalyptic thriller series that follows a group of people trying to survive a massive viral outbreak in the southeastern United States. After gaining notoriety for having written the first two books in the series on a variety of BlackBerry smartphones, she self-published two novellas that now make up part of the first book in the series. In April 2011, she accepted a deal with Permuted Press to publish The Becoming as a series of novels. The first of the series, entitled The Becoming, was released in November 2011, and was named one of Barnes & Noble’s Best Zombie Fiction Releases of the Decade by reviewer Paul Goat Allen.
In 2019, Jessica began self-publishing again, this time exploring a new universe with The Unnaturals Series, in which a group of government-employed agents discover that the wheels of the Biblical apocalypse are in motion…and they’re the only ones who can stop it.
In late 2020, after obtaining the rights for the series back from the publisher, Jessica began reissuing The Becoming Series in revised and expanded editions. The new editions of the series are available now on all major ebook retailers.
Jessica lives in semi-obscurity in Demopolis, Alabama. When she’s not writing, she works full time as an editor, copyeditor, and proofreader. She can be found on a variety of social media platforms and on her website at www.jessicameigs.com.
If you are an author interested in exploring Jessica’s editorial services, you can check out her editing website at www.editsbyjessica.com.
For rights inquiries, please contact Jessica via the contact form on her website.
In 2019, Jessica began self-publishing again, this time exploring a new universe with The Unnaturals Series, in which a group of government-employed agents discover that the wheels of the Biblical apocalypse are in motion…and they’re the only ones who can stop it.
In late 2020, after obtaining the rights for the series back from the publisher, Jessica began reissuing The Becoming Series in revised and expanded editions. The new editions of the series are available now on all major ebook retailers.
Jessica lives in semi-obscurity in Demopolis, Alabama. When she’s not writing, she works full time as an editor, copyeditor, and proofreader. She can be found on a variety of social media platforms and on her website at www.jessicameigs.com.
If you are an author interested in exploring Jessica’s editorial services, you can check out her editing website at www.editsbyjessica.com.
For rights inquiries, please contact Jessica via the contact form on her website.
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August 23, 2012
Jessica Meigs does it again! A zombie book full of action, heart, suspense, and plenty of zombies. Her series continues to be an awesome addition to the genre and it's exhilarating to read each new book in THE BECOMING series.
I really enjoyed how we had some answers to questions that lingered from the other books and saw a resolution to some extent with several of the plot threads. There are, sadly, quite a few character deaths, but they were very well done and fit the story. Cade continues to be one tough lady to deal with and I enjoyed every one of her scenes.
My only complaint...I felt like Brandt and Ethan blurred together in this book. Ethan has always been the angry hothead and Brandt took over that role. I do realize that people will react adversely in stressful situations, but there were times when it sounded like Ethan speaking through Brandt's mouth. This was noted by characters in the story itself, but it just felt off to me. I missed Brandt in this book.
Yet, that complaint is minor in the grand scheme of the story.
Jessica Meigs continues to blow me away. I can't wait for the next book!
I really enjoyed how we had some answers to questions that lingered from the other books and saw a resolution to some extent with several of the plot threads. There are, sadly, quite a few character deaths, but they were very well done and fit the story. Cade continues to be one tough lady to deal with and I enjoyed every one of her scenes.
My only complaint...I felt like Brandt and Ethan blurred together in this book. Ethan has always been the angry hothead and Brandt took over that role. I do realize that people will react adversely in stressful situations, but there were times when it sounded like Ethan speaking through Brandt's mouth. This was noted by characters in the story itself, but it just felt off to me. I missed Brandt in this book.
Yet, that complaint is minor in the grand scheme of the story.
Jessica Meigs continues to blow me away. I can't wait for the next book!
November 8, 2017
Great series! A little long in the tooth at times, as I said about the second book, but all-in-all a worthy trilogy to invest your time in. I think there's room for another book based upon the epilogue, but maybe not. A happy ending is always a good place to stop.
First read 08-11-2013; want to re-read before picking up #4 "Under Siege".
First read 08-11-2013; want to re-read before picking up #4 "Under Siege".
July 18, 2019
The characters who survive into this third book (which was originally supposed to be the last in the trilogy) included a highly trained U.S. Marine and a sniper trained by Israel Defense Forces. These are supposed to be awesomely capable people. So how come the best plan they ever come up with is to "wing it"? Why do they make suicidal forays into situations without a real strategy? Mostly they seem accomplished at fretting about their heterosexual relationships. Lotsa relationship drama and really lousy strategic planning.
***SPOILER ALERT!***DON'T READ UNLESS YOU WANT SPOILERS***SPOILER ALERT!***
The "bad guy" in this last book is a woman. Admittedly, she's under the influence of a nasty virus, but like our heroes, her idea of strategic planning is do almost suicidally dumb things, which makes her uninteresting as an antagonist. The ending of this book (and the original series) felt flat, grinding, and simply not all that interesting. At this point, I'm not going to read the next two books because I'm just not hooked into the characters or the world she envisions.
***SPOILER ALERT!***DON'T READ UNLESS YOU WANT SPOILERS***SPOILER ALERT!***
The "bad guy" in this last book is a woman. Admittedly, she's under the influence of a nasty virus, but like our heroes, her idea of strategic planning is do almost suicidally dumb things, which makes her uninteresting as an antagonist. The ending of this book (and the original series) felt flat, grinding, and simply not all that interesting. At this point, I'm not going to read the next two books because I'm just not hooked into the characters or the world she envisions.
September 16, 2017
Brilliant, amazing, awesome. As with the previous two books in the series, the story is incredible, and the dialogue, and characters are solid gold.
June 10, 2021
This book was my favorite read so far in this series.
July 31, 2022
Amazing
I couldn't put this book down! As soon as I thought I had it all figured out everything would change! I cannot get enough of this series.
I couldn't put this book down! As soon as I thought I had it all figured out everything would change! I cannot get enough of this series.
January 18, 2016
Revelations continues the adventures of Cade, Ethan, and Brandt as they recover from the events of Ground Zero. The premise of the series is a Marine, a cop, and a Israeli Defense Force sniper are the ones caught up in a zombie apocalypse this time. As a result, the heroes have a lot better chance of surviving it than your usual cast of strangers thrown together.
So what did I think?
I think it's an enjoyable ending to the plots raised in Ground Zero and, honestly, feels like an ending to the series. There's books after this volume and I'm interested in where Jessica Meigs takes the books next because I'm not sure what can be done after this. There's a rather dramatic change at the end of the book which should change the entire world.
Ethan is recovering from his injuries sustained during the finale of the past book. Having been infected, he's capable of surviving thanks to the efforts of the doctors still living in Atlanta. They're desperate to find Brandt since he can potentially "cure" the Michaluk virus.
Ethan's hosts are desperate to find Brandt and willing to do anything to do so. Meanwhile, the group is devastated by Ethan's "death" and Cade discovers something shocking about herself. Something which will dramatically impact her relationship with Brandt.
The plot was quickly-paced, fun, and possessed of a great villain. Alicia Day is capable, angry, intelligent, and entertaining to read about. I was glad to have a ruthless female villain as too many zombie apocalypse novels seem to default to some sort of misogynist patriarch figure or racist. The fact Alicia has mild super-powers thanks to her adaptation of the virus made her a threat our heroes weren't capable of dealing with easily.
Unfortunately, the book suffers from what I call the "reasons plot." Which is that reasons prevent our heroes from acting in a manner which would resolve the plot quickly. There's no reason why the villains can't walk up to Brandt and ask him to help find a cure for the Michaluk virus. This is even brought up in the text and the only defense the author can give is, "Alicia is crazy, man!"
Which is a shame because I bonded with Alicia and would have liked to have seen her as more nuanced character. I thought she had much better chemistry with Ethan than the latter's love interest of Remy. I've never liked the Ethan/Remy romance and found my enjoyment of the latter increased in direct proportion to how far away she was from the former. Cade and Brandt fans will be happy with their romance as it takes the next step here.
The action scenes remain great with much attention to detail as well as cinematic scenes. There's some decent horror, too, like when the heroes are forced to encounter a room full of children who have turned into the undead. Jessica Meigs shows no hesitation at killing likable characters but, sadly, makes a choice at the end to opt-out on what I felt was a bold storytelling choice. Revelations would have had a 10/10 if she'd gone through with it.
In conclusion, I don't quite like Revelations as much as previous volumes in the series but it remains one of my two "go-to" series for literary zombie mayhem. It and the Time of Death series are just plain good.
7.5/10
So what did I think?
I think it's an enjoyable ending to the plots raised in Ground Zero and, honestly, feels like an ending to the series. There's books after this volume and I'm interested in where Jessica Meigs takes the books next because I'm not sure what can be done after this. There's a rather dramatic change at the end of the book which should change the entire world.
Ethan is recovering from his injuries sustained during the finale of the past book. Having been infected, he's capable of surviving thanks to the efforts of the doctors still living in Atlanta. They're desperate to find Brandt since he can potentially "cure" the Michaluk virus.
Ethan's hosts are desperate to find Brandt and willing to do anything to do so. Meanwhile, the group is devastated by Ethan's "death" and Cade discovers something shocking about herself. Something which will dramatically impact her relationship with Brandt.
The plot was quickly-paced, fun, and possessed of a great villain. Alicia Day is capable, angry, intelligent, and entertaining to read about. I was glad to have a ruthless female villain as too many zombie apocalypse novels seem to default to some sort of misogynist patriarch figure or racist. The fact Alicia has mild super-powers thanks to her adaptation of the virus made her a threat our heroes weren't capable of dealing with easily.
Unfortunately, the book suffers from what I call the "reasons plot." Which is that reasons prevent our heroes from acting in a manner which would resolve the plot quickly. There's no reason why the villains can't walk up to Brandt and ask him to help find a cure for the Michaluk virus. This is even brought up in the text and the only defense the author can give is, "Alicia is crazy, man!"
Which is a shame because I bonded with Alicia and would have liked to have seen her as more nuanced character. I thought she had much better chemistry with Ethan than the latter's love interest of Remy. I've never liked the Ethan/Remy romance and found my enjoyment of the latter increased in direct proportion to how far away she was from the former. Cade and Brandt fans will be happy with their romance as it takes the next step here.
The action scenes remain great with much attention to detail as well as cinematic scenes. There's some decent horror, too, like when the heroes are forced to encounter a room full of children who have turned into the undead. Jessica Meigs shows no hesitation at killing likable characters but, sadly, makes a choice at the end to opt-out on what I felt was a bold storytelling choice. Revelations would have had a 10/10 if she'd gone through with it.
In conclusion, I don't quite like Revelations as much as previous volumes in the series but it remains one of my two "go-to" series for literary zombie mayhem. It and the Time of Death series are just plain good.
7.5/10
May 2, 2013
Revelations is a third part (not counting Brother in Arms spin off) of the Becoming series, Jessica Meigs continues her tale about small group of people trying to survive in the world overrun by crazies infected by Michalchuk virus exactly in the moment in which Ground Zero ended.
I have to admit I waited for this book eagerly as last book ended with two very serious cliff-hangers. I can’t and I don’t want to get into details here because I shouldn’t spoil the fun for the rest of you. It will be sufficient to say that those from Ethan’s team, who survived last mission, will quickly find out it’s only getting worse from here.
Jessica’s writing style, known from her previous books, is clearly visible here. It is so characteristic that it will definitely divide readers to those who will love it and those who will hate it. Many of the scenes are brilliantly played with using the fact that knowledge of main protagonists, now divided to smaller, independent groups (for various reasons), is very limited. This very detailed writing style does not work in this book as good as it was in previous due to the fact that story came to the moment where there is some explaining to do, so as reader I had a feeling that the story slows down a bit, there is less fast paced moments. I’ve also noticed few elements that are a little bit far-fetched, not realistic or believable enough for my taste and they seem to be placed in the story just to justify presence of other elements or particular course of action. But those are minor things I’ve spotted while reading “advance review copy”.
From third part of the story I was expecting some sort of closure and ending, instead I’ve find out that we are only halfway there. Maybe this is the reason why I have some negative remarks that usually I’m describing as “second part syndrome”. In every saga some things have to be written by author, some have to be said by characters, pawns needs to move on the board to be in the proper place at the beginning of next book. It does not mean that Revelations is a book that is not worth your attention – definitely a must read for fans of Becoming (and fans of Jessica), there is still many surprises waiting for the reader among 63 chapters, secrets that needs to be discovered. And I can only wonder what Jessica is preparing for us in Becoming part 4 to 6. What is worth mentioning is the information released by Jessica herself on her official Facebook profile – she is planning to write another spin-off, this time about Remy. This is good news for readers – it means that there will be more adventures from that particular universe.
I have to admit I waited for this book eagerly as last book ended with two very serious cliff-hangers. I can’t and I don’t want to get into details here because I shouldn’t spoil the fun for the rest of you. It will be sufficient to say that those from Ethan’s team, who survived last mission, will quickly find out it’s only getting worse from here.
Jessica’s writing style, known from her previous books, is clearly visible here. It is so characteristic that it will definitely divide readers to those who will love it and those who will hate it. Many of the scenes are brilliantly played with using the fact that knowledge of main protagonists, now divided to smaller, independent groups (for various reasons), is very limited. This very detailed writing style does not work in this book as good as it was in previous due to the fact that story came to the moment where there is some explaining to do, so as reader I had a feeling that the story slows down a bit, there is less fast paced moments. I’ve also noticed few elements that are a little bit far-fetched, not realistic or believable enough for my taste and they seem to be placed in the story just to justify presence of other elements or particular course of action. But those are minor things I’ve spotted while reading “advance review copy”.
From third part of the story I was expecting some sort of closure and ending, instead I’ve find out that we are only halfway there. Maybe this is the reason why I have some negative remarks that usually I’m describing as “second part syndrome”. In every saga some things have to be written by author, some have to be said by characters, pawns needs to move on the board to be in the proper place at the beginning of next book. It does not mean that Revelations is a book that is not worth your attention – definitely a must read for fans of Becoming (and fans of Jessica), there is still many surprises waiting for the reader among 63 chapters, secrets that needs to be discovered. And I can only wonder what Jessica is preparing for us in Becoming part 4 to 6. What is worth mentioning is the information released by Jessica herself on her official Facebook profile – she is planning to write another spin-off, this time about Remy. This is good news for readers – it means that there will be more adventures from that particular universe.
January 5, 2016
Our heroes have settled into a place in South Carolina. Things are still far from easy. Brandt finds himself in charge–not a position he’s used to. Then someone from Atlanta kidnaps Cade in order to lure Brandt. Cade knows she’s going to have to save herself, even though Brandt will certainly come after her.
The head bad guy in this story, Alicia, is a comic-book villain, who only acquires a little bit of depth toward the end of the book. She also does some weird things that aren’t logical at all, seemingly just to allow the author to bring other characters together and move the plot forward. (Sorry I’m being vague; even though one of the major surprises is given to the audience almost immediately–which means usually I wouldn’t consider it a spoiler–I’m loath to give it away ahead of time in this case.)
Our group makes some new friends who have insight into the plague, and even a temporary treatment. They’re looking for a cure, but they might need Brandt in order to find it.
There are some nice choices the author made that undercut some tropes that threatened to take over. Instead of having someone do an infodump that, frankly, we don’t need, we get a much more reasonable: “[P]lease don’t ask me to explain it. I’m a cop, not a pharmacist.”
There are some genuine hard choices to be made, and the book did a good job of holding my attention. It had danger, uncertainty, tension, and pretty good pacing as well. It isn’t my favorite zombie book, but I enjoyed it, and I’m glad I read these first three books in the series.
Original review on my site: http://www.errantdreams.com/2015/11/r...
The head bad guy in this story, Alicia, is a comic-book villain, who only acquires a little bit of depth toward the end of the book. She also does some weird things that aren’t logical at all, seemingly just to allow the author to bring other characters together and move the plot forward. (Sorry I’m being vague; even though one of the major surprises is given to the audience almost immediately–which means usually I wouldn’t consider it a spoiler–I’m loath to give it away ahead of time in this case.)
Our group makes some new friends who have insight into the plague, and even a temporary treatment. They’re looking for a cure, but they might need Brandt in order to find it.
There are some nice choices the author made that undercut some tropes that threatened to take over. Instead of having someone do an infodump that, frankly, we don’t need, we get a much more reasonable: “[P]lease don’t ask me to explain it. I’m a cop, not a pharmacist.”
There are some genuine hard choices to be made, and the book did a good job of holding my attention. It had danger, uncertainty, tension, and pretty good pacing as well. It isn’t my favorite zombie book, but I enjoyed it, and I’m glad I read these first three books in the series.
Original review on my site: http://www.errantdreams.com/2015/11/r...
December 16, 2012
The Becoming: Revelations is book 3 in The Becoming series being brought to us by author Jessica Meigs and published by Permuted Press. Yet again, readers are sent hurtling head first into the hordes. We gain friends, we loose friends and in between zombies are killed and one of the many secrets of the Michaluk Virus begins to reveal itself.
To say that Jessica Meigs has kept me enthralled in the world of The Becoming is an absolute understatement. The plot of the story keeps moving forward with very little down time. It's kept me on my toes and only rarely did I have even a guess as to what was coming next. The characters, both new and old, continue to grow and change. The dialogue between the various characters, for the most part, is relevant to the situations at hand. There were a few times when, while I understand using humor to alleviate a stressful situation, I did not find it appropriate. This, however, may just be a matter of opinion and other readers may not feel the same.
Journeying from relative safety into the city where the Michaluk Virus was created our friends must look inside themselves to find the courage, honor and strength within to keep going and fight for their lives and the lives of those who have become family.
The Becoming: Revelations, in this readers opinion, is another action packed must read from author Jessica Meigs. The characters I have come to love and hate continue to fight for their survival with some meeting an untimely end and others find a new beginning.
To say that Jessica Meigs has kept me enthralled in the world of The Becoming is an absolute understatement. The plot of the story keeps moving forward with very little down time. It's kept me on my toes and only rarely did I have even a guess as to what was coming next. The characters, both new and old, continue to grow and change. The dialogue between the various characters, for the most part, is relevant to the situations at hand. There were a few times when, while I understand using humor to alleviate a stressful situation, I did not find it appropriate. This, however, may just be a matter of opinion and other readers may not feel the same.
Journeying from relative safety into the city where the Michaluk Virus was created our friends must look inside themselves to find the courage, honor and strength within to keep going and fight for their lives and the lives of those who have become family.
The Becoming: Revelations, in this readers opinion, is another action packed must read from author Jessica Meigs. The characters I have come to love and hate continue to fight for their survival with some meeting an untimely end and others find a new beginning.
April 11, 2014
I love this series and where Ms. Meigs has went with it! Another fabulous female zombie genre author who is in the ranks of Rhiannon Frater and Dana Fredsti, two of my fave authors.
YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS SERIES!!!
YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS SERIES!!!
July 28, 2014
A real test of a good author is not when you just like their first book but you like also their third! The dialogue in Revelations is frank and the story action packed - just like Meigs' prior books. I just wish I was as bad ass as Cade who I LOVE. My favorite character by far.
May 26, 2016
A good solid third instalment with more action than book two if still a little wordy at times. People die but not those you invest in.
Set up nicely at the end for the story to continue and I am looking forward to reading the next book.
Set up nicely at the end for the story to continue and I am looking forward to reading the next book.
March 27, 2021
The battle continues
There is such depth to this part of the overall story. The emotions, the physical effort, the decisions made, all create a zombie apocalypse of epic proportions. And yet there is beauty and love of all kinds. Absolutely a wonderful episode!
There is such depth to this part of the overall story. The emotions, the physical effort, the decisions made, all create a zombie apocalypse of epic proportions. And yet there is beauty and love of all kinds. Absolutely a wonderful episode!
June 2, 2013
Was nicely picked up from last book and continued nicely. Couldn't put it down and can't wait for more! Can't wait to see what happens with the entire cast of characters!
September 4, 2013
I absolutely loved this Zombie book ! It is one of the best, I loved the whole series.
May 3, 2014
The only thing I regret about picking this book up to read, was that I read it too fast.
September 6, 2016
What can I say but I love this kick ass series LOL I couldn't stop reading :D
June 26, 2014
book 3 revelations
scary storyline but kept me fixated to keep reading to get to the end. Couldnt put it down until I read to see who made it out of Atlanta.
scary storyline but kept me fixated to keep reading to get to the end. Couldnt put it down until I read to see who made it out of Atlanta.
February 21, 2015
Mugs does it again
Wow! So many twists and turns. This is one of the very few series of books I have read that just keeps me on my toes. Just keeps getting better and better.
Wow! So many twists and turns. This is one of the very few series of books I have read that just keeps me on my toes. Just keeps getting better and better.
November 5, 2016
Stuck with this one entirely out of stubbornness. This ended up being an entirely mediocre zombie series. There are much better options out there. Skip this one.
June 16, 2021
Great series.
The probe riot events is a nail biting experience. I have enjoyed how the characters interact and grow. I am so excited for part 4.
The probe riot events is a nail biting experience. I have enjoyed how the characters interact and grow. I am so excited for part 4.
September 27, 2021
A nice ending to a violent zombie story. I’m intrigued to read more in the series, perhaps.
February 27, 2014
Great action scenes and good character developments.
October 7, 2013
Great stuff as always, Jessica!
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