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Voices of the Fall (7)
ORIGINAL STORIES SET IN JOHN RINGO'S BEST-SELLING BLACK TIDE RISING SERIES. The zombie apocalypse is here in these all-new stories from John Ringo, Sarah A. Hoyt, Michael Z. Williamson, Jody Lynn Nye, Travis S. Taylor, and many more. Sequel to the best-selling anthology Black Tide Rising.
Civilization had fallen. Everyone who survived the plague lived through the Fall, that terrible autumn when life as they had known it ended in blood and chaos.
Nuclear attack submarines facing sudden and unimaginable crises. Paid hunters on a remote island suddenly cut off from any hope of support. Elite assassins. Never-made-it retirees. Bong-toting former soldiers. There were seven and a half billion stories of pain and suffering, courage, hope and struggle crying out from history: Remember us.
These are their stories. These are the Voices of the Fall.
Contributors:
John Ringo
John Birmingham
Sarah Hoyt
Travis S. Taylor
Michael Z. Williamson
Jody Lynn Nye
Robert Buettner
Brendan DuBois
Dave Freer
Mike Massa
Griffin Barber
Rob Hampson
Michael Gants
About Black Tide Rising:
“. . . an entertaining batch of . . . action-packed tales. Certainly, fans of Ringo’s particular brand of action-adventure will be pleased.”—Booklist
"This anthology broadens Ringo’s Black Tide world, serving up doses of humanity amid the ravenous afflicted. Comedy has a place in this harsh reality, and these stories stir adventure and emotion at a frantic clip throughout. Zombie fiction fans will be thrilled."—Library Journal
About the Black Tide Rising Series:
“Not only has Ringo found a mostly unexplored corner of the zombie landscape, he's using the zombie frame to tackle a broader theme: the collapse and rebirth of civilization. The zombie scenes are exciting, sure, but its the human story that keeps us involved. A fine series.”—Booklist
About Under a Graveyard Sky:
“Ringo combines humor and horror in this strong series debut, the thinking reader’s zombie novel.”—Publishers Weekly
About John Ringo:
“[Ringo’s work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.”—Library Journal
“. . . Explosive. . . . fans. . .will appreciate Ringo’s lively narrative and flavorful characters.”—Publishers Weekly
“. . .practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.”—Booklist
“Crackerjack storytelling.”—Starlog
BLACK TIDE RISING SERIES:
Under a Graveyard Sky
To Sail a Darkling Sea
Islands of Rage and Hope
Strands of Sorrow
Black Tide Rising
Voices of the Fall
Civilization had fallen. Everyone who survived the plague lived through the Fall, that terrible autumn when life as they had known it ended in blood and chaos.
Nuclear attack submarines facing sudden and unimaginable crises. Paid hunters on a remote island suddenly cut off from any hope of support. Elite assassins. Never-made-it retirees. Bong-toting former soldiers. There were seven and a half billion stories of pain and suffering, courage, hope and struggle crying out from history: Remember us.
These are their stories. These are the Voices of the Fall.
Contributors:
John Ringo
John Birmingham
Sarah Hoyt
Travis S. Taylor
Michael Z. Williamson
Jody Lynn Nye
Robert Buettner
Brendan DuBois
Dave Freer
Mike Massa
Griffin Barber
Rob Hampson
Michael Gants
About Black Tide Rising:
“. . . an entertaining batch of . . . action-packed tales. Certainly, fans of Ringo’s particular brand of action-adventure will be pleased.”—Booklist
"This anthology broadens Ringo’s Black Tide world, serving up doses of humanity amid the ravenous afflicted. Comedy has a place in this harsh reality, and these stories stir adventure and emotion at a frantic clip throughout. Zombie fiction fans will be thrilled."—Library Journal
About the Black Tide Rising Series:
“Not only has Ringo found a mostly unexplored corner of the zombie landscape, he's using the zombie frame to tackle a broader theme: the collapse and rebirth of civilization. The zombie scenes are exciting, sure, but its the human story that keeps us involved. A fine series.”—Booklist
About Under a Graveyard Sky:
“Ringo combines humor and horror in this strong series debut, the thinking reader’s zombie novel.”—Publishers Weekly
About John Ringo:
“[Ringo’s work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.”—Library Journal
“. . . Explosive. . . . fans. . .will appreciate Ringo’s lively narrative and flavorful characters.”—Publishers Weekly
“. . .practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.”—Booklist
“Crackerjack storytelling.”—Starlog
BLACK TIDE RISING SERIES:
Under a Graveyard Sky
To Sail a Darkling Sea
Islands of Rage and Hope
Strands of Sorrow
Black Tide Rising
Voices of the Fall
336 pages, Hardcover
First published March 5, 2019
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About the author
John Ringo
101 books1,831 followersJohn Ringo is a prolific author who has written in a wide variety of genres. His early life included a great deal of travel. He visited 23 foreign countries, and attended fourteen different schools. After graduation Ringo enlisted in the US military for four years, after which he studied marine biology.
In 1999 he wrote and published his first novel "A Hymn Before Battle", which proved successful. Since 2000 Ringo has been a full time author.
He has written science fiction, military fiction, and fantasy.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
In 1999 he wrote and published his first novel "A Hymn Before Battle", which proved successful. Since 2000 Ringo has been a full time author.
He has written science fiction, military fiction, and fantasy.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
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December 29, 2018
Like the stories about a world after all-Out nuclear war that were popular in the fifties and Sixties, tales of the zombie 🧟♂️ apocalypse are extraordinarily popular these days. Many are crap. But, don’t let that dissuade you from diving into this anthology of high-quality well-written stories capturing people dealing with stark situations of survival and desperation. How would we deal with life if our world were turned upside down? Who would volunteer to be the last mission control specialist trying to land the space shuttle? Who would volunteer to leave their safe little island off the coast of main to find a new generator? Would we band together in little communities or rip each other’s throats out, fighting over scarce supplies? Would a democracy survive or would a king be named? Every single story here is a great read and quite unexpectedly too.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing a copy for review.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing a copy for review.
March 12, 2019
Good collection of short stories in the Black Tide Rising world!
March 9, 2019
A much improved collection of short stories over the first collection in the shared universe. My personal favorite is "Storming the Tower of Babel" by Sarah Hoyt, although Mike Massa's "Spectrum" was surprisingly nuanced given the issues I had with his full length novel in the same series.
A surprise character appearance in John Birmingham's "The Killer Awoke" to end the collection opens some interesting possibilities if that were to be expanded upon by Ringo and Birmingham at a later date.
Overall, a good collection for those wanting more from Black Tide Rising, although I always hope that Ringo himself will add a new novel to the world.
A surprise character appearance in John Birmingham's "The Killer Awoke" to end the collection opens some interesting possibilities if that were to be expanded upon by Ringo and Birmingham at a later date.
Overall, a good collection for those wanting more from Black Tide Rising, although I always hope that Ringo himself will add a new novel to the world.
April 16, 2019
Overall a high quality collection of stories. Some were new, and some were hinted at from the actual books. Both nice.
March 15, 2019
A nice collection of short stories in the background of the Black Tide series.
It's mostly Baen authors, so there's little surprise in the style and themes of the various pieces of the zombie anthology, but it makes an interesting read. There's a couple stories that tie in with the main series, but none with the main characters.
If you like the series, it's definitively a good addition.
It's mostly Baen authors, so there's little surprise in the style and themes of the various pieces of the zombie anthology, but it makes an interesting read. There's a couple stories that tie in with the main series, but none with the main characters.
If you like the series, it's definitively a good addition.
April 23, 2019
I really enjoy this author and the series. This was a great look into other areas of the world and that John created and told some different stories. Great voices, characters and stories!
March 7, 2019
Voices of the Fall edited by John Ringo and Gary Poole
As often as I say I am not fond of short stories, I find myself reading them. This is another book that is related to John Ringo’s series Black Tide Rising which is a zombie apocalypse series.
It is always interesting to see how different authors put their spin on someone else’s work. They maintain continuity with Ringo’s premise but provide outlooks that are often refreshing.
I’ve found that pretty much anything Ringo is involved with is a good read.
As often as I say I am not fond of short stories, I find myself reading them. This is another book that is related to John Ringo’s series Black Tide Rising which is a zombie apocalypse series.
It is always interesting to see how different authors put their spin on someone else’s work. They maintain continuity with Ringo’s premise but provide outlooks that are often refreshing.
I’ve found that pretty much anything Ringo is involved with is a good read.
April 18, 2019
Nice collection of stories here. If you're a fan of John Ringo's zombie apocalypse tales, you'll enjoy this collection to be sure. If you're not, but you like survival stories, where folks overcome odds and survive, this might be your cup of tea as well. I'm slightly disappointed in this collection's editing, as normally, Baen books are very clean, and have few if any errors, but this collection is riddled with them, and that makes me nervous for future Baen selections, but regardless, it's a decent read, and I'd wager most scifi or fantasy or even adventure fans will think so too.
May 29, 2019
I discovered John Ringo partway through the Legacy of the Aldenata series. I was so taken by it, that I planned my own Posleen defense tale, where a lone middle school counselor bravely stands of anthrophagic croco-centaurs. Alas, I was just too late to make that happen. But I sure could have jumped into THIS playground with both feet!
I didn't, though: it's really HARD to write good stories! That didn't stop these folks, who have written some great bits for us to chew on. Not a cull in the bunch!
Foreword — Gary Poole. Worth spending a few minutes to read, because Poole identifies one of the central beliefs of Human Wave literature: humans are resilient. We've all seen it happen on a local level, if we cared to look, and even in a civilization-ending catastrophe like the Black Tide, resiliency remains.
Starry, Starry Night — John Ringo. Living a long time is no guarantee that you'll become a legend. But, even if you are measly little smidge of a man, if you do the next right thing, and keep on doing the next right thing; no matter what your motivation; then, you might actually deserve the title.
Spectrum — Mike Massa. Enoch is NOT Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump was what used to be called an idiot savante. Enoch is just an idiot. But even an idiot can learn to do a few things right, and that can make all the difference in the world.
Storming the Tower of Babel — Sarah Hoyt. Have you lost hope? Don't have a reason to go on? Then you are very, very close to the experience the protagonists are having. But having someone depend on you; someone who cannot make it alone? That is the sort of thing that puts meaning back into our existence, whether we want it to or not.
Return to Mayberry — Rob Hampson. In one of the earliest disaster-scenario books I read (maybe around 1978 or so), it was said that the key to survive a nuclear attack was to IMMEDIATELY move to a rural area, and start building a support structure out there. Well, I've lived in a rural area, and I'm not sure but what I wouldn't just rather get blasted to smithereens. However, this story demonstrates the strength of that argument.
It Just Might Matter in the End — Travis S. Taylor. The last survivors on the ground at NASA. The last humans, probably, to go into space for the next few centuries. What does it matter if a few more people die? BILLIONS have died, and what tech is left is mangled to the point that walkie-talkies are being used. But, a console jockey has got to jockey. Because it's important.
Inhale to the King, Baby! — Michael Z. Williamson. Guns AND butter, not guns OR butter. But maybe instead of butter, you have tons of pot. Still better have the guns, though.
Ham Sandwich — Jody Lynn Nye. A LONG time ago, even before MY time, short wave radio was king. I think there was a merit badge available in that. My dad told me stories of wandering the waves, picking up call signs from all over, and getting contact cards in the mail. After the collapse, the old equipment comes back out, nd a new community builds.
The Downeasters — Brendan DuBois. The costs of survival don't stop after the initial eruption of plague. An isolated island community has missed the disease itself, but they NEED the supplies only found on the mainland in order to keep going. And it's going to cost a great deal to make that happen.
The Species as Big as the Ritz — Robert Buettner. Against his own interests, a spook chooses to do a final duty. In doing os, he loses touch with the only human warmth he has ever found. But he is bound to do his duty, and that duty is determined by others. Until it isn't.
The Cat Hunters — Dave Freer. The eco-systems of small islands between Antarctica and Australia are delicately balanced, and introduction of a new species can utterly wreck the balance. Hence, hunters are hired to go kill cats, who have displaced pre0existing species. Their job is important, but they are treated with contempt by many of the scientific staff, who are utterly dependent on their work. Then, the end of the world comes. Who wins? Smarties? Or Shooters?
Alpha Gamers — Griffin Barber. Any structure can serve as a focal point for civilization to rebuild, after it all comes tumbling down. All it requires is people with a common purpose. And if gamers aren't purposeful, then the word has no meaning.
True Faith and Allegiance — Michael Gants. In other books in the series, we learn that ONE of the places where there are concentrations of healthy people is aboard submarines. Nuclear power plants can go a long time on the material stored on board. However, maintenance STILL has to be done, and mistakes happen. And when a sub is on its' own, and breaks down, it's the loneliest place in the world.
The Killer Awoke — John Birmingham. A spook wakes up in a hospital emergency room, surrounded by social justice warriors. She is there on a hugely important mission. And then, the bottom drops out, and what once was hugely important is now a trivial detail.
I didn't, though: it's really HARD to write good stories! That didn't stop these folks, who have written some great bits for us to chew on. Not a cull in the bunch!
Foreword — Gary Poole. Worth spending a few minutes to read, because Poole identifies one of the central beliefs of Human Wave literature: humans are resilient. We've all seen it happen on a local level, if we cared to look, and even in a civilization-ending catastrophe like the Black Tide, resiliency remains.
Starry, Starry Night — John Ringo. Living a long time is no guarantee that you'll become a legend. But, even if you are measly little smidge of a man, if you do the next right thing, and keep on doing the next right thing; no matter what your motivation; then, you might actually deserve the title.
Spectrum — Mike Massa. Enoch is NOT Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump was what used to be called an idiot savante. Enoch is just an idiot. But even an idiot can learn to do a few things right, and that can make all the difference in the world.
Storming the Tower of Babel — Sarah Hoyt. Have you lost hope? Don't have a reason to go on? Then you are very, very close to the experience the protagonists are having. But having someone depend on you; someone who cannot make it alone? That is the sort of thing that puts meaning back into our existence, whether we want it to or not.
Return to Mayberry — Rob Hampson. In one of the earliest disaster-scenario books I read (maybe around 1978 or so), it was said that the key to survive a nuclear attack was to IMMEDIATELY move to a rural area, and start building a support structure out there. Well, I've lived in a rural area, and I'm not sure but what I wouldn't just rather get blasted to smithereens. However, this story demonstrates the strength of that argument.
It Just Might Matter in the End — Travis S. Taylor. The last survivors on the ground at NASA. The last humans, probably, to go into space for the next few centuries. What does it matter if a few more people die? BILLIONS have died, and what tech is left is mangled to the point that walkie-talkies are being used. But, a console jockey has got to jockey. Because it's important.
Inhale to the King, Baby! — Michael Z. Williamson. Guns AND butter, not guns OR butter. But maybe instead of butter, you have tons of pot. Still better have the guns, though.
Ham Sandwich — Jody Lynn Nye. A LONG time ago, even before MY time, short wave radio was king. I think there was a merit badge available in that. My dad told me stories of wandering the waves, picking up call signs from all over, and getting contact cards in the mail. After the collapse, the old equipment comes back out, nd a new community builds.
The Downeasters — Brendan DuBois. The costs of survival don't stop after the initial eruption of plague. An isolated island community has missed the disease itself, but they NEED the supplies only found on the mainland in order to keep going. And it's going to cost a great deal to make that happen.
The Species as Big as the Ritz — Robert Buettner. Against his own interests, a spook chooses to do a final duty. In doing os, he loses touch with the only human warmth he has ever found. But he is bound to do his duty, and that duty is determined by others. Until it isn't.
The Cat Hunters — Dave Freer. The eco-systems of small islands between Antarctica and Australia are delicately balanced, and introduction of a new species can utterly wreck the balance. Hence, hunters are hired to go kill cats, who have displaced pre0existing species. Their job is important, but they are treated with contempt by many of the scientific staff, who are utterly dependent on their work. Then, the end of the world comes. Who wins? Smarties? Or Shooters?
Alpha Gamers — Griffin Barber. Any structure can serve as a focal point for civilization to rebuild, after it all comes tumbling down. All it requires is people with a common purpose. And if gamers aren't purposeful, then the word has no meaning.
True Faith and Allegiance — Michael Gants. In other books in the series, we learn that ONE of the places where there are concentrations of healthy people is aboard submarines. Nuclear power plants can go a long time on the material stored on board. However, maintenance STILL has to be done, and mistakes happen. And when a sub is on its' own, and breaks down, it's the loneliest place in the world.
The Killer Awoke — John Birmingham. A spook wakes up in a hospital emergency room, surrounded by social justice warriors. She is there on a hugely important mission. And then, the bottom drops out, and what once was hugely important is now a trivial detail.
August 8, 2019
Loved it, would love to hear even more!
April 18, 2019
Well done tales from the Black Tide Rising series. I jest wish we could have had some about Shewolf & Seawolf.
March 29, 2019
Great collection of shorts
I enjoyed all the short stories. They flowed well and stayed true to John Ringo’s Zombie universe. Each story provides great preparatory tips for all readers who plan to survive any apocalypse whether from Zombies, vampires, Trump lovers or Trump haters, and alien invaders. Keep your powder dry and well stocked.
I enjoyed all the short stories. They flowed well and stayed true to John Ringo’s Zombie universe. Each story provides great preparatory tips for all readers who plan to survive any apocalypse whether from Zombies, vampires, Trump lovers or Trump haters, and alien invaders. Keep your powder dry and well stocked.
April 15, 2019
Part of the best "real world" zombies series you can read.
April 14, 2019
A collection of stories from the fall of the Black Tide Rising Universe. Great addition to the universe.
April 7, 2019
I remember reading years ago the anthology Book Of The Dead; it's got Home Delivery in it by King. I loved it. Back then I wouldn't have been able to imagine the zombified pop culture that we live in today. I do remember wanting more zombie stories but I had to settle for one every once in a while in random horror anthologies. Now you can read as much zombie fiction at you want; it's just now like any other genre most of it is bad.
Thankfully Voices Of The Fall is mostly good. Ringo has put together a pretty solid zombie universe worthy of further exploration. His own story perfectly illustrates how a person becomes a hero then a legend. All he needs now is to show how a legend becomes a myth and then a God and it completes the cycle. There's also an absurd story involving zombies with yetis and spies mixed up in it. I'm not exactly sure how I was able to suspend my disbelief but somehow the story inexplicably works.
The rest of it are odds and ends from the early parts of Black Tide Rising universe. All of them are with reading to get a sense of what else is happening in the world while the Wolf Squadron is bootstrapping itself into existence. It's not the next part of Ringo's Black Tide Rising series but it makes waiting for it easier to bear.
Thankfully Voices Of The Fall is mostly good. Ringo has put together a pretty solid zombie universe worthy of further exploration. His own story perfectly illustrates how a person becomes a hero then a legend. All he needs now is to show how a legend becomes a myth and then a God and it completes the cycle. There's also an absurd story involving zombies with yetis and spies mixed up in it. I'm not exactly sure how I was able to suspend my disbelief but somehow the story inexplicably works.
The rest of it are odds and ends from the early parts of Black Tide Rising universe. All of them are with reading to get a sense of what else is happening in the world while the Wolf Squadron is bootstrapping itself into existence. It's not the next part of Ringo's Black Tide Rising series but it makes waiting for it easier to bear.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 1, 2019
A solid collection of stories set in the Black Tide universe.
March 19, 2019
Very good
These are very well written, interesting stories that I enjoyed reading very much. I think that short stories are much harder to write that longer ones & these authors did a wonderful job.
These are very well written, interesting stories that I enjoyed reading very much. I think that short stories are much harder to write that longer ones & these authors did a wonderful job.
March 12, 2019
FIVE STARS * * * * * A MUST READ SELECTION
You will want to read this book of you have been reading the Best
Zombie Apocalypse series ever. Great stories. If you have not, grab
book one and have fun.
You will want to read this book of you have been reading the Best
Zombie Apocalypse series ever. Great stories. If you have not, grab
book one and have fun.
March 12, 2019
Awesome anthology.
Loved it! Great addition to the BTR series. I was happy with all the contributions. I was happy with it all.
Loved it! Great addition to the BTR series. I was happy with all the contributions. I was happy with it all.
April 5, 2021
This collection had several stories that filled in some of the gaps, or elaborated on, the previous books. While the tales had the original cast in mention only we did get to see other strong characters male, female, strong mentally and physically come into their own.
Travis Taylor tells us more about the astronauts and the last few people left in mission control. How the cosmonauts were struggling to keep the ship up and the operations center on the ground trying to remain on with an ever dwindling staff.
I believe it is Michael Gants (gave the book to a friend) who gives us more information on the sub crews, while they are struggling to wait for the vaccine. When you compare the complications the space shuttle and the subs have there are some interesting similarities.
Mike Massa's description of the daily life of a developmentally disabled adult named Enoch is well written. Enoch works as an onsite volunteer at a Native Indian Education Center. His strict adherence to the schedule set down for him makes his life content. Since the absence of customers his life has become very pleasant indeed, with the exception of a nagging feeling that he should not have gone 54+ days with out seeing his boss.
Things take a turn when a young infected girl finds her way into the park.
There are many other tales and yes some are not as great as others, but it worth the read to see more of the world.
Travis Taylor tells us more about the astronauts and the last few people left in mission control. How the cosmonauts were struggling to keep the ship up and the operations center on the ground trying to remain on with an ever dwindling staff.
I believe it is Michael Gants (gave the book to a friend) who gives us more information on the sub crews, while they are struggling to wait for the vaccine. When you compare the complications the space shuttle and the subs have there are some interesting similarities.
Mike Massa's description of the daily life of a developmentally disabled adult named Enoch is well written. Enoch works as an onsite volunteer at a Native Indian Education Center. His strict adherence to the schedule set down for him makes his life content. Since the absence of customers his life has become very pleasant indeed, with the exception of a nagging feeling that he should not have gone 54+ days with out seeing his boss.
Things take a turn when a young infected girl finds her way into the park.
There are many other tales and yes some are not as great as others, but it worth the read to see more of the world.
January 6, 2026
Generally, I don't like short stories as much as full novels or novellas. This book is a collection of short stories by various authors. The stories take place in the Black Tide Rising universe at various times throughout the story.
The first story takes place in the future (relative to the baseline story) where "grandma" is recalling her adventures during that time. (No. She is NOT She Wolf). I had to readjust my perspective.
I am a fan of the series so I liked this book. I doubt I would have liked it had I not read at least the first book in the series, "Under a Graveyard Sky". Without that, the reader will lose a lot of important context in these stories.
These are adult stories. Drug abuse is treated as normal. Children are in danger. Adults are in danger. Everyone in these stories is in danger. Just so you know.
I will probably read this book again as part of revisiting the series.
The first story takes place in the future (relative to the baseline story) where "grandma" is recalling her adventures during that time. (No. She is NOT She Wolf). I had to readjust my perspective.
I am a fan of the series so I liked this book. I doubt I would have liked it had I not read at least the first book in the series, "Under a Graveyard Sky". Without that, the reader will lose a lot of important context in these stories.
These are adult stories. Drug abuse is treated as normal. Children are in danger. Adults are in danger. Everyone in these stories is in danger. Just so you know.
I will probably read this book again as part of revisiting the series.
May 5, 2019
Nice set of authors
I love the black tide world and this anthology did not disappoint. I found some new authors to read and was happy to read some shorts from some of my old favorites. If you've not read any of the black tide rising books, this won't give anything away, and stands well in it's own. But go back and read them
I love the black tide world and this anthology did not disappoint. I found some new authors to read and was happy to read some shorts from some of my old favorites. If you've not read any of the black tide rising books, this won't give anything away, and stands well in it's own. But go back and read them
September 1, 2019
Many different stories that tell about life post-zombies all over the world, from Maine to New Zealand. Some of them seemed a bit short of characters, though. I mean, before the zombies ate everyone. But they were all short enough that I could quickly go on to the next to see what was going on elsewhere.
February 3, 2020
A much better collection of short stories than the other collection in this series, Black Tide Rising. There were only one or two weak stories, with the rest ranging from good to very, very good.
August 11, 2020
Most of the time with Short Story Collections it takes me a while to read them. The stories don't flow well together. I did not have that issue with this collection. All of the stories were at least good. Some were really good. A few I would like to see a longer version or maybe a what happens next. I was a little disappointed, that one of the stories continued from the previous volume.
June 11, 2019
A collection of short stories set in the Black Tide Rising universe. As with the first collection, the quality is mixed, but as a whole the book is entertaining for fans of the series.
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January 24, 2020
Voices.... more voices more! Or just pen names please!
Never wanted the Black Tide books to end! And this brought it back! Only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is some of the short stories just aren’t as good as the others but how could they be? Screw it! It’s a five!!!!
Never wanted the Black Tide books to end! And this brought it back! Only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is some of the short stories just aren’t as good as the others but how could they be? Screw it! It’s a five!!!!
September 14, 2020
I hate short stories, but I love this universe. Each chapter is another slice of the world falling apart. For my part, they can continue to publish another 100 of these collection. Then weave them all back together into one world. Fun stuff.
February 24, 2019
A good collection of short stories.
May 12, 2019
A great collection of stories well-fitted to the Black Tide world.
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