Beyond Exile

Day by Day Armageddon, Book 2

By: J. L. Bourne

Narrated by: Jay Snyder

Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

The first book of Day by Day Armageddon took us deep into the mind of a military officer and survivor as he made a New Year's resolution to start keeping a journal. The man kept his resolution and brought to us the fall of humanity, day by day. We see the man transition from the life that you and I live to the prospect of fighting for his very survival against the overwhelming hordes of the dead. We see him bleed, we see him make mistakes, we witness him evolve. The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling underground cult classic, Day by Day Armageddon, begins where the first novel left off.

BEGIN INTERCEPT

Armies of undead have risen up across the U.S. and around the globe; there is no safe haven from the diseased corpses hungering for human flesh. But in the heat of a Texas wasteland, a small band of survivors attempt to counter the millions closing in around them.

INTERCEPT COMPLETED

Day by day, the handwritten journal entries of one man caught in a worldwide cataclysm capture the desperation--and the will to survive--as he joins forces with a handful of refugees to battle soulless enemies both human and inhuman from inside an abandoned strategic missile facility. But in the world of the undead, is mere survival enough?

©2010 J.L. Bourne (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Great Narration

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the narration and the great detail J.L. Bourne put into each journal entry in order to paint a vivid picture for the listener/reader.

Which character – as performed by Jay Snyder – was your favorite?

All the characters were my favorites. I like how even characters that were not the main ones had a storyline and a purpose.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES!

Any additional comments?

Great book!

So-So Sequel

This book was entertaining enough to keep me listening but it had some problems the first book had and I had less room to forgive this time. Without spoiling anything I will say that the book changed it's format from evading the zombie hordes to hanging onto their new home. But all through the story it would drag on with what felt like filler and whenever it would touch on some interesting crisis or area worth exploring it would swiftly shove it aside and resume. After the book was done I had that "I should read the book." feeling after seeing the movie version of something since it missed so many opportunities to explore. It at least had some closure at the end this time.

Great!

I would reccomend this series to anyone interested in both post apocalyptic and zombie genres.

Can’t wait till the next.

Didn’t think I would like it! I really liked the last one, but this one started slow. By one hour in it picks up and only comes down at the very end. By the time it ends you will be focused on the next one. Was worth the credit.

He's done it again!!!

Another excellent installment in the ongoing Zombie Armageddon. Often times the sequel to any book (or movie) isn't able to hold up to the expectations of the original. Beyond Exile is certainly one of the few exceptions, with J.L. taking us on a new and equally intense journey.

If you are into the Zombie/Post Apocalyptic experience and/or you enjoyed Day by Day Armageddon, Beyond Exile is a must read.

Outstanding Field Craft!

What some critics may not understand about the zombie genre is that prior training and repetitive technique is neccessary to survival, and truly understanding this genre. Obviously many techniques in the story are from max brook's guide or THE GUIDE in my opinion but the authorship provides some innovative ideas as well, the story is great, and I identify with many of the moments in the story what with having been forced to hold up inside my house for 8 days because of my nutcase of a mother. Much of the psychological, and physical pains the main character suffered were similiar. Having had experience patching up a life threatening wound with no one to help me, this was a reminiscence of my past. Overall I have never seen an author to date who can elude to the beast driving someone to stay alive in the Zombie Genre with the exception of "The Walking Dead" Comic books. Which both are substantially on par with eachother.

We don't need Character Development.

Any additional comments?

Day by Day is simply the best Zombie book I have read. All the negative reviews that accuse this book of lack of character development and straying from the Novel Format are completely missing the point of this book. It’s a “Day by Day” account of one guys journey through surviving the Zombie outbreak. Unlike other novels that start out as a journal then morph the reader into the scene to over hear conversations and thoughts of the characters, this book stays in true Journal format – so there are no conversations between characters we get to experience… there are no side plots… there are no other points of view - from the first page to the last page, this is a documentation of survival.

As if the reader were to find this “Journal” in an old desk, we get a glimpse – a snap shot of this guys life. What he sees, what he thinks, who he meets, how he reacts… I was not so sure a book like this would keep me invested – but honestly, I have never had a book grab hold of me so hard and so fast – literally by the 3rd page I was hooked. In spite of the limitations the author gave himself in picking this writing style, he still manages to make us care about our hero - and care about the things he cares about (other characters). We feel his fear right along with him. We feel his frustration, his denial, and his determination. All this – without any character development at all. (Now that’s a great writer in my book!).

I highly recommend this book! And take my suggestion, if you do purchase this book, have your Google Maps ready – you will find yourself wanting to follow along with the character. :)

The narrator is excellent! He does a good job at sounding like he’s talking to himself… fits in very well the feel of the book.

J.L. Bourne knocks em DEAD!!!

I thought the first book was amazing, then i listen to this one, OH WOW does he ever do a great job telling this story, cannot WAIT for the next one, Keep it up!!!

Great Book!

Loved listening to it- highly recommend as a gripping story, well narrated. Really enjoyed it.

Realistic

Author does a great job with the story line - action packed - easy to follow! I hope there is a followup book to Beyond Exile??!!