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OUTSIDE - a post-apocalyptic novel (The Outside Series, Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

Shalini Boland
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A post-apocalyptic romance thriller

The world of the future is divided by Perimeters: high-security gated communities where life goes on as normal. If you’re inside you’re lucky, if you’re outside life expectancy takes a nose dive.

Riley is fortunate to have been born on the right side of the fence. But her life of privilege comes crashing down when someone breaks through the Perimeter and murders her sister.

She forsakes her own safety to go in search of the killer. Luc decides to go with her otherwise she’ll be dead before she’s past the security gate. But what awaits her outside is more unbelievable than she ever expected.

Cut to the present day where Eleanor's world is falling apart. This time next year, civilisation won't be quite so civilised . . .

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 455 KB
  • Print Length: 302 pages
  • Publisher: Adrenalin Books (21 July 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005DLQC0I
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #7,269 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Written from the perspective of two girls (Elenor and Riley) each representing the "before" and "after" of a fictional civil war in Britain, "Outside" is a gripping story which will take you on a journeys towards and through the aftermath of an apocalyptic anarchy in the UK.
Both stories simultaneously conclude into the shocking truth about the connection between two people's lives and decisions made years and worlds apart.

Elenor is leading a truly trouble free life "before". She is in her teens, not overly popular, a little naive and quite easily manipulated by her new found best friend, Abi.
Elenor happily accepts that Abi makes all decisions in their friendship and as they get older even agrees to Abi dicating her love life.
As the events unfold and a series of terrorist attacks change the world forever, Elenor loses almost everything she has ever truly cared about and finds herself in an impossible situation to which there just is no easy way out.

Riley, on the other hand, is leading a fairly sheltered and happy life in the aftermath of the attacks until she finds out that her beloved sister has been brutally murdered by someone from "outside" the compound she lives in.

Failing to accept that the murderer is free to roam the "outside" world because the law enforcements limits are now defined by an oversized fence, she decides to go after the killer herself.
She has his name, his last location and a plan. (More or less) What she doesn't realise is that she has no idea what is behind that fence!
Together with Luc, her neighbour and friend, Riley escapes from the compound and begins the dangerous and explosive mission of finding the man who so gruesomely wrecked her family life.

What she finds however, is nothing like she had ever expected and quickly it becomes obvious that every minute spent "outside" is putting her own and Luc's life in very great danger. There is no turning back, so Luc and her have to fight their way through the chaos and hope they will be able to get into safety before it's too late. Soon they realise, that regardless if your inside or "outside" the various compounds noone is ever truely safe.

This story is very hard to summarise but it is wonderfully well written and a fantastic read!
The story is fresh, it's action packed and full of anything you can possibly want from the genre. Five stars!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I'm a big fan of post-apocalyptic novels, but what set this apart for me was that the setting for Oustide could actually happen in the next 20 years if things continue the way they are. And that makes it far more terrifing. I also liked the intelligent plotting and intertwining storylines - all is not quite what it seems. Riley, the main character, is also spot on. She's brave and terrified in equal measure. Loved it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jo
Format:Kindle Edition
`Outside' is one of those books that pulls you effortlessly through from beginning to end. I suspect that Shalini Boland's obvious enthusiasm and energy as a writer is the culprit for this. She clearly loves her characters. She loves her settings. She loves sending you down all the little twists and turns she has crafted. You can tell that she loved every minute of writing it. The excitement is catching. As a reader, this kind of writer is perfect for guaranteed fast-paced entertainment full of adventure. Highly recommended, and especially timely following the recent riots.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
I didn't see that one coming
The world has been changed by a series of terror attacks, causing riots and subsequently segregation of the population into Perimeters for those who are lucky enough to have money... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Kat from The Aussie Zombie
Highly Recommended
Gripped by this brilliant book from the beginning. I usually pride myself on being able to predict storylines and twists, but Outside left me agape. FAN-BOLAND-TASTIC. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Render
A Great Read
This hooked me straight away. Firstly because the set-up is so good and believable. I could imagine `Perimeters' springing up, keeping the rich people separate from everyone else. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pete
Pleasantly surprised
At £1.99 I thought this book was going to be a bit rubbish but I was happily proved wrong! There was a good storyline, a blooming romance and all that, as well as one of my... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lily
Dystopian brilliance!
I love post-apocalyptic stories, from Mad Max to The Stand! With OUTSIDE, Shalini Boland has catapulted right up to the top echelon. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Simon Swift
Gripping
The story could indicate where we are headed! Let's hope not. It intertwines the lives of two women, and then suddenly in the Cotswolds the link is revealed.
Published 6 months ago by woodman
Wonderful Adventure Story
This is a great 'what would happen if' book. I loved the converging plot lines and the unexpected twists and turns. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Deanna
Good premise which fails to deliver
I bought this book based on the other reviews, which is something I regularly do, and in this case I was very disappointed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sarah Maczek
Recommended.
A new world, well thought out, a world with perimeters and boundaries, Inside and Outside, and guards to protect the privileged insiders. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Marj
Yet another fabulous read by Shalini Boland
Over a year ago I had the privilege of reading what has now become one of my
all-time favourite YA vampire books. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Suzanne Turner
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