⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Author (Platform): Iain Rob Wright (Kindle)
Publisher (Release): Independently Published (2017)
Length: 280 pages
Genres: Adult; Horror; Fantasy; Sci-Fi; Apocalyptic
❗️Disclaimers❗️:
strong scenes of violence, gore, and body mutilation
this review contains low-level spoilers
recommendation: must read
👍 Pros 👍
Incredibly tense, a major accomplishment given we’re 3 books in
Some pulse-pounding set pieces
Certain characters shine
👎 Cons 👎
Devolving into a predictable and repetitive cycle
Far too much focus on existential crises and rousing speeches
Certain characters are unceremoniously dropped
👀 Synopsis 👀
VAMPS: After dealing with his rival, Pusher, and escaping the clutches of treacherous Prime Minister, John Windsor, Vamps and his last remaining friend, Mass, set out with the mysterious Aymun. A man who came from the gate that imploded on Oxford Street. The demons have destroyed civilisation, but Vamps isn’t going to take that lying down.
GUY GRANGER: Guy is finally about to reach the shores of England with the faithful crew of the Hatchet. Will he finally find his children, Alice and Kyle? Or will he find a land of death? And can he trust his second in command, ambitious Lieutenant Tosco? Crossing the Atlantic was tough, but what lies ahead will be worse.
RICHARD HONEYWELL: After failing to save his wife, Richard now must keep his son, Dillon, safe at all costs. His new companions at the Slough Echo seem trustworthy, but how long until the demon that took his wife, Skillface, attacks again?
RICK BASTION: After reuniting with his brother and friends, what has become of fading pop star, Rick Bastion?
🧩 Plots 🧩
Riveting
Engaging
Enjoyable
Uneven
Boring
🎭 Characters 🎭
Alive
Developed
Okay
Inconsistent
Soulless
🧪 Science Fiction 🧪
Erupts
Pops
Sizzles
Bubbles
Melts
🧠 Final Thoughts 🧠
Extinction is both exciting and frustrating. It sadly falls into the same trap many an apocalyptic horror does, with its no one is safe approach clashing with keeping consistent overarching storylines, most of which end in a sudden and sad whimper. Repetitive plot points and recycled dialogue is also beginning to crack the series’s dark veneer, and Extinction tries to fill in the gaps with far too much fluff.
On the flip side, Extinction does find its moments to advance its mythology, deepening the fantastical elements that compliment the brutal horror. When it isn’t repeating another rousing, existential speech, readers are treated to some juicy world-building, capping off the story with a much-needed break in the status quo.
The Phoenix Project 
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