DNF - Did not finish

I remember not finishing this book. However I would give it a second try.
The reason was it didn't have the facination, the action, drama or the suspense of the first book.

I am writing this review in 2020 and I read this in 2017.
I can still remember the moment the main character picked up the unfamilar artifacts and the time he went into that room and was in great danger. I remember the dinosaur! Then he went to the safe haven city and it was just perfect.
I can't remember names but I remember very likable characters. I remember the first book as a fantastic book.

But of the second book I can recall very little I remember it becoming very complicated and hard to follow and something about pirates.

I struggled to get through. As I said I would be willing to retry it now but back then it became harder and harder to return untill I eventually had forgotten about it.

As the 2nd installment in the Mayhem Wave series, book 2 follows the 1st book well. This apocalyptic tale, with more character development, especially in the case of our hero, Harrison Cody, accompanied by his pixie, Glimmer, works to find out the cause of the magical chaos enveloping the world. Waiting for the 3rd installment.....

Once again, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. After reading the first volume in the Mayhem Wave series (Prelude to Mayhem), and thoroughly enjoying it, I had serious doubts as to whether the sequel could live up to the benchmark that was set previously. But it did so and then some!

Unlike the proceeding novel that dealt alternately with two main characters in separate locations and circumstances, this one pretty much just follows the exploits of Harrison and those in his immediate vicinity. That this entourage did not include Dorothy and Mitchell for the majority of the book was somewhat disappointing. But at least Glimmer was once again along for the ride, and in rare form.

Other main players in the story include many that we met, if only briefly, near the end of volume one; as well as several newly introduced characters, some of whom prove more important than others. All have their own attitudes, moods and motivations, which come across abundantly clear in the narrative. I certainly appreciate it when an author can adequately articulate varied personalities to the extent that each being appears as a real three-diminsional individual.

This tome provides an even more exacting look into the thoughts and feelings of Harrison. He often gives the impression to others as being something of a jerk, but he truly does have the finest of intentions, and just wants the best for everyone. As things progress, he gets more and more of a chance to prove himself, first as a worthy person in general, and later as a fine leader.

There is so much (good stuff) that I could say about this book, but also so much that is better if read and not just given away, so I’ll just leave it at that! I’ve heard from the author that the third book in the series (Mayhem’s Children - due to be released in December), is supposed to be even better! Seriously? Honestly, I can hardly contain my excitement!