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The World's End #2
Humanity Falls: Humanity's Final Fight for Freedom Begins
"Landon Corbett is spiralling out of control.
From the wastelands of London to an isolated mountain village; from New York City to the International Space Station, Landon Corbett’s revenge knows no limits.
Alec is at the heart of the war that now rages between the two factions of humanity. Caught in the middle, he no longer holds the key to peace –Alec is the key to peace. Landon Corbett wants him dead and the Alliance of Spheres on Earth is only too happy to hand him over for the chance to save the lives of everyone on Earth.
But from those with corrupt morals to those with hearts of passion and gratitude, Alec and his friends are given the chance to fight one more time. And after six months, the war is reaching its climax. There is only one resolution to stopping the Board of Officials: cut the head off of the snake and kill Landon Corbett. But he remains as elusive and dangerous as ever.
Alec, Jonah, Sky, Jay and Trent have suffered terrible losses, but the biggest loss is yet to come and it will leave none of them untouched."
From the wastelands of London to an isolated mountain village; from New York City to the International Space Station, Landon Corbett’s revenge knows no limits.
Alec is at the heart of the war that now rages between the two factions of humanity. Caught in the middle, he no longer holds the key to peace –Alec is the key to peace. Landon Corbett wants him dead and the Alliance of Spheres on Earth is only too happy to hand him over for the chance to save the lives of everyone on Earth.
But from those with corrupt morals to those with hearts of passion and gratitude, Alec and his friends are given the chance to fight one more time. And after six months, the war is reaching its climax. There is only one resolution to stopping the Board of Officials: cut the head off of the snake and kill Landon Corbett. But he remains as elusive and dangerous as ever.
Alec, Jonah, Sky, Jay and Trent have suffered terrible losses, but the biggest loss is yet to come and it will leave none of them untouched."
468 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 29, 2014
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About the author
J.J. Marshall
2 books4 followersI am currently studying a B.Sc. Physical Geography Degree at the University of Reading in Berkshire, England, with the intention of pursuing a career in teaching secondary school pupils. I was born and raised in England and am presently twenty years old.
"When the World Ends. . ." is my first publication and I'm incredibly excited to be working with the people at AuthorHouse in bringing my story to real, tangible pages!
Writing has always been a hobby and a passion of mine from a very young age. I can recall writing a novel on my first family computer which was inspired (as well as a being blatant rip-off!) of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. It was really this book, the first full novel I had ever read by myself, that inspired me to write for myself and to create worlds beyond our own and fictions that can redefine the past or give suppositions about the future.
I would list J.K. Rowling as one of my top inspirations, as well as the likes of Anthony Horowitz, Ian Banks, Charlaine Harris and Suzanne Collins. I also draw inspiration from T.V. shows and scriptwriters, such as Joss Whedon, J.J. Abram, Maurissa Tancheroen, Steven Moffat and Jane Espenson. Their work and the way that they construct characters and stories spur and challenge me to create my own little realities.
So welcome to one of my little realities! I hope you enjoy it.
"When the World Ends. . ." is my first publication and I'm incredibly excited to be working with the people at AuthorHouse in bringing my story to real, tangible pages!
Writing has always been a hobby and a passion of mine from a very young age. I can recall writing a novel on my first family computer which was inspired (as well as a being blatant rip-off!) of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. It was really this book, the first full novel I had ever read by myself, that inspired me to write for myself and to create worlds beyond our own and fictions that can redefine the past or give suppositions about the future.
I would list J.K. Rowling as one of my top inspirations, as well as the likes of Anthony Horowitz, Ian Banks, Charlaine Harris and Suzanne Collins. I also draw inspiration from T.V. shows and scriptwriters, such as Joss Whedon, J.J. Abram, Maurissa Tancheroen, Steven Moffat and Jane Espenson. Their work and the way that they construct characters and stories spur and challenge me to create my own little realities.
So welcome to one of my little realities! I hope you enjoy it.
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September 6, 2022
This is the second installment in the trilogy and it's highly recommended that you read the first novel, When the World Ends. This is another refreshing, original, and imaginative story from J.J. Marshall. The story kicks right off from the continuation of the first book, where Alec and his friends are in hiding after the destruction of London. The conniving and somewhat scary, Landon Corbett is hell bent on destroying everything and anything in his path, and it's up to a Alec and his team to stop him. The story did start off slow for me but it's needed to define the characters and develop the plot even further. Alec and his friends travel all over the world; which is a plus for me. The surroundings of their new destinations were very detailed and I felt I was right there with them. I especially loved the scenes in New York City, since that's my hometown. Yup...showing my Bronx pride.
Overall, this was a great continuation to the first novel. I loved the incorporation of new characters, as well as seeing how the old one progress throughout the story. I'd like to point out that this story is long, probably about 600 pages, which is too much for me. I caught myself at times skimming through the pages to get to the next scenes, but not out of boredom; more out of impatience. Action packed suspense with jaw-dropping turn of events; this book will keep you glued to your seat til the very end. I, for one, can't wait to read the conclusion of this series and am anxiously waiting for it's release.
Overall, this was a great continuation to the first novel. I loved the incorporation of new characters, as well as seeing how the old one progress throughout the story. I'd like to point out that this story is long, probably about 600 pages, which is too much for me. I caught myself at times skimming through the pages to get to the next scenes, but not out of boredom; more out of impatience. Action packed suspense with jaw-dropping turn of events; this book will keep you glued to your seat til the very end. I, for one, can't wait to read the conclusion of this series and am anxiously waiting for it's release.
April 13, 2014
This is the second installment in the trilogy and it's highly recommended that you read the first novel, When the World Ends. This is another refreshing, original, and imaginative story from J.J. Marshall. The story kicks right off from the continuation of the first book, where Alec and his friends are in hiding after the destruction of London. The conniving and somewhat scary, Landon Corbett is hell bent on destroying everything and anything in his path, and it's up to a Alec and his team to stop him. The story did start off slow for me but it's needed to define the characters and develop the plot even further. Alec and his friends travel all over the world; which is a plus for me. The surroundings of their new destinations were very detailed and I felt I was right there with them. I especially loved the scenes in New York City, since that's my hometown. Yup...showing my Bronx pride.
Overall, this was a great continuation to the first novel. I loved the incorporation of new characters, as well as seeing how the old one progress throughout the story. I'd like to point out that this story is long, probably about 600 pages, which is too much for me. I caught myself at times skimming through the pages to get to the next scenes, but not out of boredom; more out of impatience. Action packed suspense with jaw-dropping turn of events; this book will keep you glued to your seat til the very end. I, for one, can't wait to read the conclusion of this series and am anxiously waiting for it's release.
Overall, this was a great continuation to the first novel. I loved the incorporation of new characters, as well as seeing how the old one progress throughout the story. I'd like to point out that this story is long, probably about 600 pages, which is too much for me. I caught myself at times skimming through the pages to get to the next scenes, but not out of boredom; more out of impatience. Action packed suspense with jaw-dropping turn of events; this book will keep you glued to your seat til the very end. I, for one, can't wait to read the conclusion of this series and am anxiously waiting for it's release.
April 18, 2014
This series is extremely captivating, moving at a fast pace and showing you different views on what’s going on. You have Alec’s team of very young rebels, struggling to survive, deal with their losses, and find purpose. You have the Earth’s military trying to figure out how to act in a war that no one wants, and you have Landon Corbett and his twisted actions in his attempt to find and destroy his son.
The tension within every faction is palpable, the questioning of orders and decisions is twisting everything around, personal conflicts shadow the greater, external ones, and nothing seems right. It’s not, so it shouldn’t seem like it is. Humans are fighting humans, in the end, all driven by the need to survive.
New alliances are formed, sides are being traded, there are spies lurking everywhere, all while Earth itself is harsh and unforgiving, with the Sun, former giver of life, now taking its fair share. Everything, from what’s going on, to the blasts of the past is action filled. Nothing stays quiet and easy for long, and if it’s not enemies, Alec and his friends will have to find nature and their inner quarrels.
This series is definitely a must read for all lovers of sci-fi, especially if dystopian settings are what you prefer. So grab your copy today and start reading!
The tension within every faction is palpable, the questioning of orders and decisions is twisting everything around, personal conflicts shadow the greater, external ones, and nothing seems right. It’s not, so it shouldn’t seem like it is. Humans are fighting humans, in the end, all driven by the need to survive.
New alliances are formed, sides are being traded, there are spies lurking everywhere, all while Earth itself is harsh and unforgiving, with the Sun, former giver of life, now taking its fair share. Everything, from what’s going on, to the blasts of the past is action filled. Nothing stays quiet and easy for long, and if it’s not enemies, Alec and his friends will have to find nature and their inner quarrels.
This series is definitely a must read for all lovers of sci-fi, especially if dystopian settings are what you prefer. So grab your copy today and start reading!
April 16, 2014
After reading the first book in this series , I expected nothing short of spectacular special-effect-like story and the author delivered. It starts off a bit more slow-paced and descriptive, but the action spirals upwards very quickly after that, and the narrative in the beginning is needed in order to fully understand the chaos that ensues. This book is action-packed and thrilling, with an evil sociopath ( Landon) who turns more evil with every chapter. There are some new characters, and in keeping with the same style, each brings new depth and dimension to this story and each has an individual story to tell. The characters travel around the world , and let me tell you , these parts were my absolute favorite. They were so vividly written, it completely immersed me in the story.
It is kind of a long book, and it took me a couple of nights to finish, but definitely one worth reading.
It is kind of a long book, and it took me a couple of nights to finish, but definitely one worth reading.
July 1, 2017
Humanity Falls is the second book in J. J. Marshall's trilogy. The gripping, fast-paced story continues as Alex and his friends try to stop his power-hungry father. Alex has to make some tough decisions and we can really see how his character has evolved. The ending will have you at the edge of your seat!
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