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The Burning Trilogy #1
The Burning
How do you escape a world on fire?
In a word? Run.
The day of the solar flare marked the moment life as Lance knew it went up in smoke. Out of time and options, the teen finds himself plunged into a world of chaos. Any dreams he had for the future are reduced to ash as he and his tight-knit group of friends battle to survive.
But when frightening new threats emerge from the smoke, Lance and his crew are faced with an impossible decision. Will they hold on to the laws and morals of their charred society? Or blaze ahead doing whatever they must to survive?
In a word? Run.
The day of the solar flare marked the moment life as Lance knew it went up in smoke. Out of time and options, the teen finds himself plunged into a world of chaos. Any dreams he had for the future are reduced to ash as he and his tight-knit group of friends battle to survive.
But when frightening new threats emerge from the smoke, Lance and his crew are faced with an impossible decision. Will they hold on to the laws and morals of their charred society? Or blaze ahead doing whatever they must to survive?
377 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 26, 2017
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About the author
Patrick Jean-Paul
4 booksFrom an early age, he began writing short stories. These short stories were written for different genres, which provides him with an extensive writing repertoire. In his mid-twenties, he began writing screenplays, which continue today. His latest screenplay is a comedy that takes place when Wall Street meets The Hangover. Jean-Paul has written six screenplays, ranging from action and drama to comedy. His first publication, entitled “The Burning Trilogy,” is a set of books in the young adult genre. All three books of the series have been published and are available.
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July 23, 2023
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I listened to a full length version read by Patrick Mealey, via Audible.
As for End of the World as We Know It tropes go, this one had me constantly wondering what was going to happen next. Very much in the vein of Red Dawn (US Movies, 1984 & 2012) and Tomorrow, When the War Began (Australian Movie, 2010), but without an invading force, my BPM and sense of anxiety were high while listening. I'm taking a healthy break before picking up book #2.
Side note on the narrator: Wow. Just wow. There wasn't a lot of diversity between character voices, but Mealey did a fantastic job of making us feel the MC's anxiety and sense of responsibility for the small group of teens.
Characters: 5.7
Atmosphere: 8.4
Writing: 5.2
Plot: 3.5
Intrigue: 6.4
Logic: 7.1
Enjoyment: 4.9
Avg: 5.89 = 3.5 Stars
I listened to a full length version read by Patrick Mealey, via Audible.
As for End of the World as We Know It tropes go, this one had me constantly wondering what was going to happen next. Very much in the vein of Red Dawn (US Movies, 1984 & 2012) and Tomorrow, When the War Began (Australian Movie, 2010), but without an invading force, my BPM and sense of anxiety were high while listening. I'm taking a healthy break before picking up book #2.
Side note on the narrator: Wow. Just wow. There wasn't a lot of diversity between character voices, but Mealey did a fantastic job of making us feel the MC's anxiety and sense of responsibility for the small group of teens.
Characters: 5.7
Atmosphere: 8.4
Writing: 5.2
Plot: 3.5
Intrigue: 6.4
Logic: 7.1
Enjoyment: 4.9
Avg: 5.89 = 3.5 Stars
June 22, 2022
The Burning is perfect for readers who enjoy dystopian fiction and YA. I looked forward to reading so I could see what would happen to Lance and his friends next and I can't wait to read the next book in the series! Patrick Jean-Paul does an amazing job of capturing the minds and emotions of the young teens who are trying to navigate the world they no longer recognize. Not one dull moment in this page turner.
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