Trying to survive in a Dead World
The virus has infiltrated the West Coast of the United States. With the numbers of uninfected dwindling Stella appears to be alone. When she is rescued by an unknown person in a jeep, she is grateful and after returning the favor Stella learns that this loner is named Logan and even though he tries to ditch her at every turn, the two begrudgingly team up. After encountering Joey holed up in an abandoned home, he takes them to his group, a ragtag band of survivors who seem to be thriving in a secure compound. But when an unexpected mishap sends a large horde coming directly in their path the survivors are forced to flee their once safe haven. Armed with only a school bus one pothole away from a permanent breakdown, a one-time Nascar driver and a beleaguered but determined leader, the survivors set out in search of an area that is not overrun. After hearing rumors of safety in the colder climates, the team heads in that direction, but when disaster strikes the survivors must dig deep to recover and move on from what appears to be a critical loss.
A World Alone by RK Weir is the first in his Dead World Trilogy. Having previously been an avid reader of the ZA genre in years past I am no stranger to these types of stories. And with the number of tales out there to be had and the influence of certain pop culture television shows it is a challenge for some not to fall into the same formula that has worked for many years. Weir has managed to deliver a story that takes a familiar genre and makes it fresh. The basic framework is there, but he has peppered in additional elements that I have not seen before. The big question mark between Logan and Stella had me guessing throughout the entire story and I am sure there is more to that story as we get into the other books in trilogy and their backstories are fully fleshed out. Overall, I thought this to be a strong first book in this series. With clearly defined main characters and conflicts present that will most likely come to a head in future installments, A World Alone has successfully set the stage for the next chapter in Logan and Stella’s stories. I am looking forward to what Weir has in store for all the characters in the upcoming books.
If you are a fan of fast paced, unpredictable action set in the most impossible of situations, R.K. Weir’s Dead World Trilogy will surely entertain.
Full disclosure: I was provided a copy of this title by the author or their authorized agent, however, have voluntarily provided a review. All opinions are my own.
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