Days Since...: Xavier: Day 853

Almawt Virus Series, Book 2

De: Robert Wilson

Narrado por: Matthew Crow

What if your fate was put in the wrong hands? What if taking it back was your only option?

The Second Alliance presses on.

The town of River's Edge is under their control. In two years since the virus, Xavier finds himself alone. His sister is dead. His mother is missing. His father is out searching for her.

He thought it couldn't get any worse, but the Second Alliance proves him wrong - cracks in their facade reveal the grim truth of their presence.

While the other survivors submit to this harsh new reality, Xavier refuses to bend. Someone must ignite the revolution before the Second Alliance swallows the town whole. Alone, Xavier doesn't stand a chance. But if defeat promises death, will anyone follow him into the darkness?

The world of Almawt seemed so simple before, but the second installment in the series will change your perspective on everything.

This dystopian, post-apocalyptic thriller is the second book in Robert Wilson's Days Since... Almawt Virus series. Look for the third installment of the series: Days Since... Jenny: Day 986

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Too juvenile for me

Better than volume one but not to my liking. The narrator is a detriment to the value of the story. I suggest marketing the series as YA action.

Kept me guessing!

I decided to listen to this story about a world that has been destroyed by a virus in the middle of a pandemic. Depending on your outlook, it is either the perfect time for this kind of story or not the right time at all. It turned out that this was a good time for me to tackle this kind of story and I ended up really enjoying my time with this book.

This is the second book in the Almawt Virus series but it was a completely different point of view than we saw in the first book with very little connection. It is my understanding that the third book really ties the first two books together but I feel like the first two books can both be read as stand-alone stories in a pinch.

This book follows Xavier. Xavier is a rather normal teenage boy. He has no special abilities and is alone in the world. His sister died during the outbreak and his mom never came home from her position as a doctor at the local hospital. After helping to form the community that Xavier lives in, his father left to find his mother and hasn't been heard from since. The Second Alliance has taken control of the community and things are changing but not for the better. Xavier comes across some privileged information which helps him to see what is actually happening a lot more clearly.

This story was told from Xavier's point of view in both the present day and in the past through flashbacks. I expected to see some flashbacks in this story so I was really looking for them which helped to eliminate some of the confusion that I had with the first book in the series. This was a story that was able to keep me guessing and I have to admit that I was completely surprised by the way it ended.

Matthew Crow did a good job with the story. He has a very clear voice which I found very easy to follow. I think he did a good job with all of the character voices which added to my enjoyment of the story. I wouldn't hesitate to listen to more of his narration work.

I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy end of the world stories. I found Xavier to be a character that was easy to cheer on and I loved that the story kept me guessing until the very end. I look forward to reading more of this series very soon!

I received a review copy of this audiobook from the author/narrator and have voluntarily left this review.

Wow

Wow! That was a 180 degree turn from the first book. These people are not good people in the long run, but how can you decide who is good and who is not? Xavier tried to do what he could for the benefit of all the people in the town his father built and it ended bad for him. I understand the need for law and order in trying times but to kill children really sucks. In times such as those depicted in the book you almost feel like you are back in WWII. The Second Alliance might think they are good but their actions say something entirely different at times. I am going to get the next book in the series to see what happens with one of the escapees but I am not sure after that. I was a soldier for a long time and I would never have thought to do something like this in all my time. But I will say the story is well written and narrated. It follows the life before and after for a young man who just wants stability, but see’s a wrong and wants to right it.

Thrilling!

Days Since...: Xavier: Day 853, the second installment in the Almawt Virus Series is an entertaining and thrilling post-apocalyptic tale. The world-building is brilliantly done, portraying a stark and bleak dystopian setting where humanity is on the brink of extinction. This time around the storyline centers on Xavier, and it's compelling, gritty, and suspenseful with dark elements. I don't want to give the plot away, so the only thing I will add is that this was an excellent follow-up to the previous book with a totally epic ending. I can't wait for the third book!

Matthew Crow did an excellent job with the narration. I thought he captured the characters' personalities and emotions very nicely. Overall, this was a great audiobook, one I recommend. I was given a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Loved it

Robert does an excellent job bringing us back to the world after the Alwart virus. In this story we follow a young kid who lives at Rivers Edge, his former school. The narrator does an excellent job at bringing the characters to life and keeping you on the edge of your seat. Love the story and the character Xavier. The author uses a great hook in the prologue keeping you listening to find out what has happened and why. The listener feels like they are going through the same struggles and triumphs Xavier does. This is a must listen to story. A totally different take on what happens after the apocalypse.