The Dark Roads eBook Wayne Lemmons
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In 2020 the sun betrays the inhabitants of planet Earth, finally penetrating an abused ozone layer, scorching the world and decimating its population.
A group of men including Richie, Buddy, and the unlikely Elvis resolve that times are way too hot in Miami, Florida and decide to trek out, on their own, as far to the north as they can make it. Richie, who is the leader of their faction, suggests Alaska as the most favorable destination and the journey begins.
They find themselves navigating the U.S. and Canadian Highways through long and lonely nights, sleeping in underground dwellings to avoid the deadly radiation of the daylight hours. Throughout their travels they scavenge limited supplies in department stores and gas stations in order to sate thirst, hunger, and the need for ammunition to protect against the looming threat of human nature.
As the three life-long friends make their way toward Alaska, they encounter new friends in the form of a strong, but damaged, woman who will hold them even closer together, a young girl and her substitute father, and an improbable stray cat.
They find grave dangers in the forms of a loving father and his two seemingly innocent daughters, groups of cannibals and the people trying to avoid them, and a lack of easily procured supplies that have met the same fate as the charred plants and animals of the globe.
The sun, though the most obvious hazard to their journey, is seemingly the easiest to overcome. Only determination, cunning, and loyalty to each other can ensure their survival in this savage existence.
The Dark Roads eBook Wayne Lemmons
I am a sucker for anything post-apocalyptic, and have a reading binge in the genre every November. However, several times recently, I've been bitterly disappointed by US writers shoving their religious and feral political garbage down my throat, or by writers who produce a good first novel then drop the ball with the second (after which, I won't read the third).The Dark Roads, I'm glad to say, was not disappointing.
It's the story of three friends struggling to survive in a world that's been fried to a crisp; a world where the mere touch of the sun's rays can blind or kill. Hiding underground during the day and travelling or foraging by night is the only way to survive. Alaska and the polar regions seem to be the only places where the temperatures *may* offer some kind of relief to the handful of human survivors - and that's where our trio is headed. The story documents their journey.
When I read post-apocalyptic stories, unlike many people, I suspend my judgement about the science behind the global collapse. Whilst I like to know what caused the apocalypse and why, I'm not going to nit-pick over plausibility. I hop on board with the characters and go for an emotional rollercoaster ride with them. I want a fantasy story where humanity has been almost wiped out and the survivors have to overcome tremendous hurt-me-bad odds just to make sure they wake up the next morning.
This is EXACTLY what I got in Dark Roads.
Don't expect the characters to be untarnished or intact by the end of the novel.
Don't expect a bed of roses or a total Game Of Thrones-type annihilation, at the book's end, either.
It's somewhere in between.
The Dark Roads isn't as emotionally bleak as Cormack McCarthy's 'The Road', but the situation with the sun is far more dire than the nuclear winter in the latter novel. McCarthy does give some hope of environmental regeneration at the end of The Road. I will be interested to see what the author does in his Dark Roads sequels, as it's very hard to imagine the Earth coming back from this scenario. I will admit I'm worried about what happens during a polar summer, i.e. polar summers where the sun just doesn't quite go down... Alaska might not be a safe haven after all.
Lemmon's sensitive treatment of one of the main characters who is Down Syndrome especially warrants a mention, as I have a family member who is Down's. I really enjoyed this part of the book and I'm not giving anything away in relation to this storyline. I also liked the maturity in the storyline where a rouse involving a potential rape was used and resolved very well. Again, I'm not going to give away plot - I want YOU to read it yourself.
Character development is slow, but as this is a series, I would expect it to be. The writing is solid, there is just enough prose to fill in details and no beginner's bloviating or self-indulgence.
The book has some swearing which is a big THUMBS UP for me, there is a lot of action and some violence, there is no sex (DAMN!).
I have bought the sequel and will be reading it soon. I'm looking forward to seeing how the author resolves some of the situations he's put his characters in.
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The Dark Roads eBook Wayne Lemmons Reviews
Whew!
I read this in one sitting... on a foggy cool Oregon day. And I was over-heating. I am not kidding, I was feeling the heat described in the story.
This is good writing. I'm impressed, something I rarely get to say.
Excellent story arc.
Superb character development.
Interesting climax.
Vital antags, such as Mister Bail and chums.
Sympathetic protags, each and every member of the tribe.
As I read most fiction, I use it as a 'mini-vacation', letting my imagination immerse in the words. During DARK ROADS, I forgot my surroundings. I will say it again
This is good writing.
This author writes clearly, without wasted scenes or unnecessary dialogue. Thank you for this rare gift.
DARK ROADS was a pleasure to experience. Thumbs UP. My highest recommendation.
I would have been pleasantly surprised to find such a well-written book from a more experienced writer. The fact that (as far as I know, anyway) this is the first thing Mr. Lemmons has published, is very impressive. The story was good, the characters were believable, and the dialogue seemed real.
The editing was top notch. Many new authors I've tried fail to realize how much bad editing gets in the way, making great stories good and good stories unreadable. In the entire book, I found a single error -- using "wait" instead of "weight" to describe the heaviness of their packs (location 2088 on my app, if that helps the author correct the mistake). The only other thing I noticed was calling a weapon's magazine a "clip" throughout the story, which is a pet peeve (although I could easily imagine the civilian protagonists doing so out of ignorance).
The bottom line is that I've purchased plenty of books costing much more that I have started and put down without finishing. This, by contrast, kept me coming back and was a great value. It was worth every penny of the $2.99, and then some. I hope Mr. Lemmons continues to publish more books in the future.
I am a fan of apocalyptic stories, so when I saw this book, I was attracted to it right off. Understand, this book doesn’t fall under the zombie category, and certainly doesn’t read like a futuristic Terminator story. This is a mix of suspense and adventure, as three life-long friends try to survive in a world where the sun has decided to come in on Earth for a closer look. But this is about survival in more ways than just getting through the baking heat.
The story is well written and the characters are very believable. The way their moods change from one minute to the next, when danger is near, when the heat is getting too much to bear, and when they are settled down below in the safety of shelter during the day, you will feel as if you know these three young men, as well as many of the side characters that they encounter on their long journey.
There is some strong language in this book, so be aware of that, but it is not used in a tacky way. We sometimes have to remember the way of our world, and accept it for what it is. This author is simply staying true to the characteristics of these survivors, and sometimes, when the situation is heated up, the moods and temperaments heat up as well.
If you enjoy stories of survival and suspense, I highly recommend this book to you. I have certainly enjoyed reading it, and will likely read it again in the near future!
I am a sucker for anything post-apocalyptic, and have a reading binge in the genre every November. However, several times recently, I've been bitterly disappointed by US writers shoving their religious and feral political garbage down my throat, or by writers who produce a good first novel then drop the ball with the second (after which, I won't read the third).
The Dark Roads, I'm glad to say, was not disappointing.
It's the story of three friends struggling to survive in a world that's been fried to a crisp; a world where the mere touch of the sun's rays can blind or kill. Hiding underground during the day and travelling or foraging by night is the only way to survive. Alaska and the polar regions seem to be the only places where the temperatures *may* offer some kind of relief to the handful of human survivors - and that's where our trio is headed. The story documents their journey.
When I read post-apocalyptic stories, unlike many people, I suspend my judgement about the science behind the global collapse. Whilst I like to know what caused the apocalypse and why, I'm not going to nit-pick over plausibility. I hop on board with the characters and go for an emotional rollercoaster ride with them. I want a fantasy story where humanity has been almost wiped out and the survivors have to overcome tremendous hurt-me-bad odds just to make sure they wake up the next morning.
This is EXACTLY what I got in Dark Roads.
Don't expect the characters to be untarnished or intact by the end of the novel.
Don't expect a bed of roses or a total Game Of Thrones-type annihilation, at the book's end, either.
It's somewhere in between.
The Dark Roads isn't as emotionally bleak as Cormack McCarthy's 'The Road', but the situation with the sun is far more dire than the nuclear winter in the latter novel. McCarthy does give some hope of environmental regeneration at the end of The Road. I will be interested to see what the author does in his Dark Roads sequels, as it's very hard to imagine the Earth coming back from this scenario. I will admit I'm worried about what happens during a polar summer, i.e. polar summers where the sun just doesn't quite go down... Alaska might not be a safe haven after all.
Lemmon's sensitive treatment of one of the main characters who is Down Syndrome especially warrants a mention, as I have a family member who is Down's. I really enjoyed this part of the book and I'm not giving anything away in relation to this storyline. I also liked the maturity in the storyline where a rouse involving a potential rape was used and resolved very well. Again, I'm not going to give away plot - I want YOU to read it yourself.
Character development is slow, but as this is a series, I would expect it to be. The writing is solid, there is just enough prose to fill in details and no beginner's bloviating or self-indulgence.
The book has some swearing which is a big THUMBS UP for me, there is a lot of action and some violence, there is no sex (DAMN!).
I have bought the sequel and will be reading it soon. I'm looking forward to seeing how the author resolves some of the situations he's put his characters in.
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