Review: The Stories Keep Getting Better
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 23, 2013
I really enjoyed this latest episode in the John Walker series as we see some new facets to the story being explored.  Yes, we have some of that trademarked action here, but the author also reached further and really begins to explain how their little intentional community works and uses the example of Page to show how things can quickly fall apart.  The threat of the plague should be pulling communities together, like in the Canyon Lands, but internal strife can quickly poison the well.Sandy, May and Beth are all highlighted as well, and the author has a little surprise for us at the end.  We have new characters, new concerns and a new emphasis on preparation.  The fact that John spends some time getting back in fighting shape, working on his shooting and reflexes while Charley and Old Woman look on, should not be lost on any readers.  My magic eightball says the next book is liable to be bloody.  Watch out!  John might burn Vegas next.  Wait, done that.