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The Island: The Final Chapters
The Island: The Final Chapters
The Island: The Final Chapters
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The Island: The Final Chapters

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The old radio at the station had poured out haunting images of a dying world from the first day. Through it, the tiny group hunkered down at the Village of Portsmouth, bore witness to the death of millions. Where the sickness left off, storms and brutal emotions took over. Some fought. Some starved. Others simply disappeared.

Storms ravaged the power grids. Relief efforts died before they ever started. Entire countries collapsed.

Like the rest of the world, the people stranded on Portsmouth Island could only wait and hope. When it came, the disease struck hard, killing one and sending another into a violent rage.

Hounded by an evil he didn't understand, William Hill struggled to survive.

The evil had other plans. It wanted his blood.

This time, it had a face. This time, it offered a deal

LanguageEnglish
Release dateAug 17, 2012
ISBN9781476479231
The Island: The Final Chapters
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Michael R Stark

Trying to figure out when I started writing is like trying to decide when I started walking. The stories have always been there, rummaging around in my mind. Some went on paper. Most didn’t. I wrote my first novel when I was 22. Thankfully, I left it to the dustbin of history where it shall always remain.Imagine the grin, yes, it was that bad.As for influences on my latest story, The Island, that one has been up there banging away in my head for a long time. Parts of it were told at bedtime. Though honestly, those who heard the parts wouldn't recognize them in the story. By the time we get to the second book in this series, they will find some recognizable moments. They'll also probably be upset that the adventure turned into something of a horror story.Ahh, well, most of them are old enough now to read it for what it is.I grew up in North Carolina, which is why part of the story is set there. I’ve been to exotic parts of the world, many countries, and most states. None of them I know as well as the one I called home for most of my life. It makes it easy to write about it, and the people in it.I hope you enjoy the stories.MS

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    I am writing this after reading the full series of the island because in order to really to get the full feel of this story you need to read it all!It's in 5 parts but it builds up as the story progresses. Some people may find book one - 'hard' ( I'm not sure hard is the best word) - so I will say 'different' (maybe), as the whole plot line isn't there but as I say in the next few books it really does come in to play a lot more and things really do develop more.It has a very 'narrative' kind of feel about it, (with insights into the main characters life) but with a touch of creepiness thrown in for good measure. It kind of reminded me of the way Stephen king writes, he gives you that narrative from the character with little facts and details which I personally found interesting, with little hints at what is to come so you want to read more, then things get really creepy as it progresses. I'm not sure of what happened for things to get the way they are in the book/series, but I got the impression there would be a follow up which I will definitely read which may explain further.I would highly recommend you give this a go.At this moment in time the first three books of the series are free, so if you are not hooked after those like I was, - you haven't lost out. I would strongly suggested that you please don't give up after book one, all the books are really short so if book 2 and 3 are still free - download and carry on.And if you were totally addicted to them, get book 4 and 5, they were only 0.99p in the iBook store. Bargain!If you like the writing of stephen king, creepiness, a bit of horror and storytelling give them a read...........Oh just read them anyway!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I always love a good "end of the world" book. While the Island was intriguing, I found it to be ho hum and without a strong plotline. That being said, I am still interested to see where it goes and will read the next book in the series.

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