The Book of Matthew: The End of Greatfall

Greatfall

by Jason Gurley

He melted into the dark like a shadow.

He's been hunted like a rat for longer than he can remember.

But now he's come into the light.

And the darkness is waiting.

Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Post Apocalyptic

29 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 16, 2014

About the author

Jason Gurley is the author of Awake in the World (Roaring Brook, 2019) and Eleanor (Crown, 2016), and co-author of The Edge of Sleep (St. Martin's, 2023). His short fiction appears in the anthologies Loosed Upon the World (Saga, 2015) and Help Fund My Robot Army!!! (2014). He lives and writes in Scappoose, Oregon. More at www.jasongurley.com.

Reviews

[Kimberlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic follow up to Greatfall.

This short story was needed to completely wrap everything up, and the events here are a satisfying ending for this silo. Greatfall and The Book Of Matthew are both awesome additions to the Wool universe.

[wanda vahle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greatfall

This book gave closure to the Silo 23 Greatfall. Knowing what happened to Matthew and Isaac was perfectly satisfying closure.

[Dottie Woodard · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lazy

Lazy effort on the author's part. Could have been a great story, potential is there. Really intrigued by his GREATFALL. I had expected the same, but dissatisfied.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm glad there was this book to have conclusion about Matthew. And the very end was quite satisfying.

I do wish there was more backstory, and more explanations.

[Jude Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good (and short) follow-up on a main character from The Greatfall.

[Stefano · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading WOOL fan fiction about one year ago when Kindle Worlds had yet to come. I read most of the first wave of it, The Runner by Wes Davies, The Silo Archipelago by Michael Bunker, The Veil by Will Swardstrom and many others but Greatfall was probably my favorite, it is the most peculiar as Jason Gurley took the Silo world and made its own version, the less canonical in many ways.
I admit at that time I wondered about the fate of Matthew but after so many months I did not expect this, most welcome, short story.
I think that telling if it is a satisfying ending is up to each reader, someone would even prefer it had not been told. Maybe I'd have ended it differently but this return to Silo 23 was worth every single reading minute.

[Shanna Cushing · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so happy when I read that this additional short story of Greatfall was released, and I was not let down. Jason Gurley has a terrific way of character writing that makes me not want the story to ever end. Make sure you check out his book The Man Who Ended The World! It is one of my all time favorite books!

[Loretta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to read an addition to Jason Gurley's Greatfall. Although a short read this story creates a wonderful perspective on the character Matthew. I really enjoyed finding out what happened, which gave me some more closure.

If you have read Greatfall I recommend reading The Book of Matthew straight after to complete your reading experience.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't think Greatfall could be improved upon but Matthew's story proved me wrong. This provided the perfect ending and was so beautifully written that I found myself feeling sorry for Matthew as his tale unfolded (what a surprise). Thank you Jason for all your wonderful stories!

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Gurley this piece was simply amazing! I have to say I loved the first 2 installments of Great fall but didn't really love the last part. this is a Fitting end to the story.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story, read at the airport while waiting on my flight. Was a nice wrap up to the Greatfall series. I enjoyed it.

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good short sequel

Worth the read. Read it after the greatfall! Support Jason Gurley. He is a wonderful author with many great books!

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very fitting end. Loved it!!