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An intelligent, violent and disturbing post
apocalyptic vision. Realistic and gritty and yet still manages to purvey a sense of hope laced
with down-to-earth northern humour. -- The Chronicle, September, 2009
An intelligent, violent and disturbing post-apocalyptic vision. Realistic and gritty and yet still manages to purvey a sense of hope laced with earthy northern humour. --The Chronicle, September 2009
Testosterone and cordite waft off the pages of this post-apocalyptic tale from the very start. It's set in the near future, when escalating conflicts have led to the accidental release of a manufactured virus. The infection has wiped out most of the population, spreading panic and leading to the collapse of civilisation as we know it.
apocalyptic vision. Realistic and gritty and yet still manages to purvey a sense of hope laced
with down-to-earth northern humour. -- The Chronicle, September, 2009
An intelligent, violent and disturbing post-apocalyptic vision. Realistic and gritty and yet still manages to purvey a sense of hope laced with earthy northern humour. --The Chronicle, September 2009
Testosterone and cordite waft off the pages of this post-apocalyptic tale from the very start. It's set in the near future, when escalating conflicts have led to the accidental release of a manufactured virus. The infection has wiped out most of the population, spreading panic and leading to the collapse of civilisation as we know it.
Most of the action takes place 20 years after the cataclysm, and it centres on a group of young people living in a small settlement in northern England. Nature has reclaimed the cities and roads, and the survivors have had to adjust to life without modern conveniences or communications. Their rural community is slowly picking up the threads of life when three newcomers arrive. Their appearance soon shatters the peaceful scene, and the friends undertake a nightmarish journey to the Black City.
Descriptions of the Black City aka Middlesbrough, and the decaying wastelands of the north are detailed and atmospheric. The importance of friendship is brought to the fore as the characters endure separation and hardship
Rod Glenn doesn't hold anything back. It's full of the kind of casual violence that the prudish, the easily offended, very young children and those with high blood pressure or a heart condition should avoid. Consult your doctor before reading this novel. --Warpcore SF, February 2010
Taking current events to a logical hyperbole, the author weaves an immediately grabbing, absolutely terrifying soon-to-be future. Without giving too much away (because this is one I firmly recommend reading) a cocktail of Iraq, China, Swine-flu, and all around poor human decisions bring about the collapse of society as we know it.
But the book's broad-scope beginnings merely set the stage for a coming of age tale that is something of a mix between Mad Max and Stephen King's The Body. It is the characters in this story that really capture the reader and keep you turning pages well into the night. Let me put it this way; at 322 pages, the book is a respectable length and I took it with me to be my reading material on a three day trip - I was done with it in a day and a half.
The boys the novel centres around are a charming mix of battered, world-weary angst, fun-loving immortals, and quietly introspective naïveté, and the perilous journey they make across post-cataclysmic Northern England is just the right mixture of suspense, humour, and characterization. The setting, like many of the characters, is gritty and hopeful at the same time. If you are a fan of Mad Max, or the recent video games Fallout 3 and Mass Effect 2, you'll find this book enormously enjoyable.
In all, The Killing Moon is a fast-paced thrill ride with a pack of guys who could be anyone's best
friends. --Orion's Child Magazine, February 2010
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As a series of cataclysmic events bring about the global collapse of civilisation, the few remaining survivors must fight for their survival in a world plunged back into the dark ages. A new generation grow up out of the ashes and, after their idyllic life is destroyed, five friends must leave their childhood home and embark on a perilous journey to a city gripped with gang violence and sectarian killings. Tragedy, lies and deceit mar their every step as they are cast into a dark and twisted world that is itself on the brink of destruction.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I really enjoyed this book. A great storyline, some cool twists and a nice cast of characters.
Characters - 4/5 - On the whole the characters were a lot of fun. I did find Paul to be a bit dull though and I would have liked to have seen more of the leaders of The Black City. Joe and Rob were great fun though and very likeable. You get a great sense of the deep friendship between the pair.
Plot - 4/5 The plot stands out amongst many other post-apocalyptic novels. The setting of The Black City is pretty cool and the storyline of those who control the power plant control the people and the lengths that some will go to get power is good.
Writing - 5/5 - Really good. Well-paced, great dialogue and good descriptions without getting bogged down. It is very well written.
Cover 3/5 - I found the cover misleading. Originally I ignored the book because I assumed it was going to be a standard slasher book which I don't like.
Overall - 5/5 - The Killing Moon is excellant.
Characters - 4/5 - On the whole the characters were a lot of fun. I did find Paul to be a bit dull though and I would have liked to have seen more of the leaders of The Black City. Joe and Rob were great fun though and very likeable. You get a great sense of the deep friendship between the pair.
Plot - 4/5 The plot stands out amongst many other post-apocalyptic novels. The setting of The Black City is pretty cool and the storyline of those who control the power plant control the people and the lengths that some will go to get power is good.
Writing - 5/5 - Really good. Well-paced, great dialogue and good descriptions without getting bogged down. It is very well written.
Cover 3/5 - I found the cover misleading. Originally I ignored the book because I assumed it was going to be a standard slasher book which I don't like.
Overall - 5/5 - The Killing Moon is excellant.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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not one for giveing detailed reviews like to keep it short as ive no talent ofr reveiwng but like to say thanks to the author for such a good read at a great price give it a go if you like end of the world type fiction
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Killing Moon is a fantastic read. I couldn't wait to get back to it to see what would happen next. After the near destruction of civilisation twenty years later a group of survivors have created an idyllic life for themselves. This doesn't however last for long when their village is attacked, the inhabitants slain and a couple kidnapped. The children who have survived want to put things right and start an epic journey which becomes the stuff of nightmares. To fully enjoy this book you do need to suspend your disbelief, as with all good science fiction/horror absolutely anything can happen. You can not predict what is going to happen at all in a world that is totally unrecognisable and this really keeps your attention. Horrific violent things happen and not just to the bad guys which makes a refreshing change. You are really behind the boys and are willing them on the whole time. I would strongly recommend giving it a go.
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none stop action
a great read i cudnt put the book down read it in two days a recored for me. am defo going to try some more books by this authour.
Published 9 hours ago by ged willis
Disappointing
A promising start and I really enjoyed the first half of the book. The setting and background of the post apocalyptic world were well written and made me want to read on. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Mim
A Gripping Post Apocalyptic Adventure Novel
I hold my hands up and freely admit that I am a sucker for a post apocalyptic tale. To have one set in the North East of England near where I live? Read more
Published 2 months ago by Grooydaz39
What happened to my beloved North-East? Oh no...
I thoroughly enjoyed the majority of this book. I've never read anything in this genre (post-apocalyptic) before and was a bit apprehensive I'd find the entire affair completely... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lorenzo Mugnai
Not as good as I had been led to believe
I was ultimately disappointed with this book. Whilst it was certainly very fast paced, I felt that the author had tried too hard to cram as much action as possible into the pages,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by skycat
Disappointing ...............
As an avid reader of anything Post-apocalyptic and as someone who is from the North East, I couldn't wait for this book to arrive. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nothing Novel
Best read in 5 years
Loved this book, from the first page it involves you in the story of everybody involved in the story. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Xtfrtalr
A very British PA book
I really enjoyed this book, such a refreshing change to have an apocalyptic/PA book set in the UK. The first third of the book sets the scene as the world goes to hell very... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. F. D. James
Rod Glenn does it again!!!
Having only read one Rod Glenn book before buying this I had no idea what to expect. First off, it's a completely different genre which just so happens to be my favourite genre... Read more
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Cracking Post Apocalyptic UK Thriller
The cover boldly states 'The Road Meets Mad Max'. I was hoping for something really good with a statement like that and it really didn't disappoint. Read more
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