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Book One of the Silo 49 series, set in Hugh Howey's WOOL universe.
Silo 49 has never had it easy and things have just gotten a whole lot worse. Graham, the head of IT, has done many unsavory things in his life but everyone has a line they won't cross. He just found his. With only his best friend, Wallis and a dying electrician, Grace, to stand by him, he is left with one cl ...more
Silo 49 has never had it easy and things have just gotten a whole lot worse. Graham, the head of IT, has done many unsavory things in his life but everyone has a line they won't cross. He just found his. With only his best friend, Wallis and a dying electrician, Grace, to stand by him, he is left with one cl ...more
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July 15th 2013
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Silo 49 is a fan-fiction series set in the world of Hugh Howey's WOOL series. If you have not read the WOOL series then you really should do that first in order to fully understand many of the dynamics in this story. It is a pretty strong start and a series that fits in well with the WOOL universe IMO.
This story's main characters are Graham (head of IT), Wallis (the mayor) and Grace (a dying electrician - but also great in her field). They are all considered quite elderly - being in your 60s in ...more
This story's main characters are Graham (head of IT), Wallis (the mayor) and Grace (a dying electrician - but also great in her field). They are all considered quite elderly - being in your 60s in ...more
Why hadn't I read this book before?
I have no stinking clue! For some reason Ann Christy's Silo 49 series just fell through the cracks with me, but once I got a few pages into this well-written story, I just couldn't stop. I loved her older and at times, geriatric, protagonists and the desperate fight to stay alive under uncertain conditions.
I loved the story and the style in which it was written and look forward to diving into the second book. ...more
I have no stinking clue! For some reason Ann Christy's Silo 49 series just fell through the cracks with me, but once I got a few pages into this well-written story, I just couldn't stop. I loved her older and at times, geriatric, protagonists and the desperate fight to stay alive under uncertain conditions.
I loved the story and the style in which it was written and look forward to diving into the second book. ...more
If you are a regular reader to my blog you will know that one of my favourite series, and I think I can say it would be up there in my top ten, is Wool by Hugh Howey.
This series has given birth to an amazing Wooliverse of stories following on from the original books, stories based in the the other silos. There are 50 silos so I am giddy to say it but think how many more stories could still be out there ready to be written.
Silo 49: Going Dark is the first book in the Silo 49 series (can I just no ...more
This series has given birth to an amazing Wooliverse of stories following on from the original books, stories based in the the other silos. There are 50 silos so I am giddy to say it but think how many more stories could still be out there ready to be written.
Silo 49: Going Dark is the first book in the Silo 49 series (can I just no ...more
Silo 49 is failing. This is no secret to Graham, its head of IT, or his friend and confidant, Wallis, the mayor. Compounding the problem is Graham's suspicion that his silo has been set up to fail from the very beginning. With time running out and the aid of a resouceful electrician named Grace, Graham and Wallis make a bold decision--one that will either free them, or end them. The only thing they know for certain is that once they begin, there's no going back.
Simply put, Silo 49: Going Dark is ...more
Simply put, Silo 49: Going Dark is ...more
I was glad that I had taken a break from the end of Dust (Hugh Howey) before venturing in the this story. It made the experience of reading Silo 49 Going Dark stand more on its own, and also gave me a break from Silo world for awhile so I was keen to get back into it with this book. Some of the writing was a bit clumsy, and needed heavier editing but overall, I enjoyed it enough to finish it. The more positive reviews for the second book in this series also encouraged me to read this first one,
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Taking Hugh Howey's Silo Universe and possibly even improving on it, Ms Christy has delivered an enjoyable read with well developed characters, good plotting and a pace that leaves you unable to put the book down (or in my case, put the kindle down) I will be reading more of her work and I applaud her for remaining so true to the tenants of the silo universe!
I haven't been a big Sci-Fi fan for many years, but I have come to a new appreciation of it largely as a result of Hugh Howey and now Ann ...more
I haven't been a big Sci-Fi fan for many years, but I have come to a new appreciation of it largely as a result of Hugh Howey and now Ann ...more
A great book that's done the Wool books justice!
Any fan of the Wool series,like myself,would find that this is a well written spinoff from author Hugh Howey's excellent series.As in her writing this book,she did a wonderful job into branching the world Hugh created,and she did so very well.Id found she did great in keeping the elements of the world,to where in which she created a piece for I hope you also enjoy reading as she'd made it into her own story within the world settings of the Wool boo ...more
Any fan of the Wool series,like myself,would find that this is a well written spinoff from author Hugh Howey's excellent series.As in her writing this book,she did a wonderful job into branching the world Hugh created,and she did so very well.Id found she did great in keeping the elements of the world,to where in which she created a piece for I hope you also enjoy reading as she'd made it into her own story within the world settings of the Wool boo ...more
I wasn't ready for the Wool books to end when I finished Dust (Wool, #9), and now it doesn't have to. I was leery to try a fan fiction continuation, but tried it based on the reviews. I'm glad I did!
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Excellent addition to the series. I enjoy reading about the other silos and think this blended well with the world that Hugh Howey created. I am still deciding on continuing this series...primarily because I don't like to really get into a series that isn't complete. I'm looking forward to more from the WOOL world.
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An enjoyable entry in the Silo Saga. Christy gives a new perspective on the relationship of the silos to Silo 1 with an interesting twist. Looking forward to see how the story progresses.
Howey's Silo books left me wanting more. There are obviously so many stories left untold. So it's a joy to read one of them. a good story, well told. looking forward to the next chapter.
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A short but enjoyable story set in Hugh Howey's world of Wool. The population of Silo 49 is diminishing and when their Leader looks to Silo 1 for advice he hears more than he should.
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Set in the Wool universe by Hugh Howley. This is a an excellent little book. I'm definitely going to read the next 2 in the series. ...more
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Well-written Silo Series fan fiction. I am delighted that so many authors want to explore the Silo universe . . . keep 'em coming!
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Great addition to the WOOL phenom...
Love the positivity in this one!! Many tears were shed throughout... I loved the characters, pacing and structure.
Definitely worth a read.
Love the positivity in this one!! Many tears were shed throughout... I loved the characters, pacing and structure.
Definitely worth a read.
My 1st non Hugh Howey Silo story! It is excellent, with three very wonderful main characters...
I would highly recommend this book & I have already started the 2nd part.
I would highly recommend this book & I have already started the 2nd part.
So very happy that there is more going on in the WOOL universe. This was a quick read as I didn't put it down once from start to finish. Looking forward to the next book.....today.
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Fantastic
Fantastic
a great read from start to finish. good story line and characters. I would request others to read this story
Fantastic
a great read from start to finish. good story line and characters. I would request others to read this story
Quite interesting play on Hugh Howey's Wool series
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This was my first "fan fiction" set in the world of Wool and I really enjoyed it. After reading the initial Hugh Howie books I knew that he had built a setting which could foster a lot of different stories and I am glad to see that come to fruition.
While a shorter work Going Dark packed in a lot of story. I really felt invested in Graham and Wallis (Grace as well but not quite as much) which really kept me engaged in the story. I really liked how the author was definitely writing in the same wor ...more
While a shorter work Going Dark packed in a lot of story. I really felt invested in Graham and Wallis (Grace as well but not quite as much) which really kept me engaged in the story. I really liked how the author was definitely writing in the same wor ...more
This is a novella set in the world of Hugh Howey's Wool stories, the first in a series of four about Silo 49.
Silo 49 is in trouble, with water contamination causing cancers and stillbirths, leading to a steady decline in the population. Silo 1 is ready to terminate them. Graham, the head of IT, recruits his best friend Wallis, the Mayor, and a dying electrician, in a desperate bid to save their silo.
I really enjoyed this book. It didn't quite grab me the way Howey's stories did, but I didn't fin ...more
Silo 49 is in trouble, with water contamination causing cancers and stillbirths, leading to a steady decline in the population. Silo 1 is ready to terminate them. Graham, the head of IT, recruits his best friend Wallis, the Mayor, and a dying electrician, in a desperate bid to save their silo.
I really enjoyed this book. It didn't quite grab me the way Howey's stories did, but I didn't fin ...more
Good, quick read
This was very well written. I went in dubious as it is a framework but the quality is great. and for people like me who just weren't quite ready to leave the Silo series behind it fills the void perfectly. ...more
This was very well written. I went in dubious as it is a framework but the quality is great. and for people like me who just weren't quite ready to leave the Silo series behind it fills the void perfectly. ...more
Loved this booked. Soo fun to explore this world of silos from another perspective.
I loved this fan fiction version of Howey's Silo 'Verse.
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I really enjoy all the Silo fan fiction.
I enjoyed this episode of Ann Christ's addition to the Wool universe. ok can't wait to read more !!
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Short and enjoyable book set in the Wool world. Excellent fanfiction.
Painful to read. This book needs some major editing. In fact, I doubt that it was even proofread.
Great piece of fan fiction...felt like I was reading another installment from the Wool series.
Yes, really, 5 stars! It was excellent! Fans of Hugh Howey's WOOL trilogy, you've gotta read this!
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