Domino Falls

author: Steven Barnes

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.71

book published: 2013

rating: 4

read at: 2013/06/22

date added: 2013/06/22

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review:

The sequel to 'Devil's Wake' finds the band of survivors limping along, looking for sanctuary. They've survived pirate attacks in Yreka (in the previous book), and they are looking for a safe haven. They hear radio broadcasts from Jonas Wales, a charismatic leader, promising shelter in Domino Falls. Jonas is a b-movie star who made a series of action films and now is the town's benefactor, and seems to have known the chaos was going to happen.



When they arrive, all is not completely rosy. Capable people who can serve the community (with skills like foraging, farming or weapons) are let in, while others are left outside the gates to fend for themselves. Also, the group must pass inspection to be sure they aren't infected. In a world ravaged by disease which turns people into something like zombies, you can't be too sure. Then there are the missing girls in the camp, which no one wants to talk about.



The main characters are fully realized and function as a family with disagreements and squabbling, but always coming together to defend each other. Barnes and Due co-wrote the book, but it feels like it was seamlessly written by one person. This story has a good emotional punch, with young characters that I cared about and would like to read more about. The characters have to make some tough decisions and live with the consequences. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.





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