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End of the world and after the disaster books hold a certain fascination to me. Life as we know it can change in an instant as it does for the characters in Grace Hamilton's series. I have read alot of her books and they are all fresh, no retelling the same story over and over. The fact that she can write so many unique versions of a catastrophe means I am well educated on how to get from point a to point b before, during and after an event.
I'm not quite sure how Grace Hamilton manages to keep her stories fresh and her characters realistic, but as long as she keeps writing them, I'll keep reading them.
"No Escape: EMP Sabotage Book 3" by Grace Hamilton is an electrifying and action-packed post-apocalyptic tale that will keep you glued to the pages till the very end.
As soon as I finished reading No Relief, I wanted to read this book but then I had mixed feelings, in one way I couldn’t wait to read more but on the other hand I didn’t want it all to end! Anyway, once this was available to read, I couldn’t resist diving in and reading it for very long.
Its difficult to review this one without giving much away, I can say I don’t think anyone will be disappointed! I will try my best not to give away too much. This book sees the original group split and sort of head their own teams in an attempt to bring down the terrorist group AILS. It does see all the original characters come to the conclusion that they will bring about the end of AILS or they will die trying! In fact in one section of this book we see characters agree to blow the oil rig up even if it means them dying, then just as they are about to do so they see that AILS have some of their loved ones hostage. They then face a difficult decision, stop AILS but kill their loved ones in the process…..or try to mount a rescue and risk perhaps not stopping AILS. Finally it is decided that they will mount a rescue bid but if at any point it seems all is lost and they are about to be captured they will use a detonator to blow the rig up and everyone who is on it at the time,
When those on the oil rig re-approach the islanders for help they discover there is an illness affecting some of them and its not long until one of their own group begins to succumb to the mysterious illness. Despite being seriously ill, this character insists on doing all they can to help not only their own small group but to help the islanders too.
There has been plenty of mystery, suspense and action in the previous two books and this, the last in the trilogy doesn’t disappoint either! There’s some real edge of your seat stuff! There is more than one occasion where you think all is lost, for things to suddenly take a turn for the better.
I instantly adored some of the characters, Ruth, Stella, John and Curtis. I even immediately loved the awkward and somewhat grumpy Ronny too! I was suspicious of others, Kay, Parker, Jorge and Clark but eventually warmed to Kay by the third book! I have to admit I quite enjoyed disliking Dana and head of AILS Tyra too. I think there was a character within the book for everyone, just like there was something for everyone, be it the technical/tactical side of things being described, the initial mystery of who the sabouteur was, the suspense of how/whether AILS could be defeated or not, or even the comaradery and small glimpses of romance between certain characters.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, in fact I loved the whole series. There was a point near the end of the book where I thought that there may be more to come, perhaps another book but then I saw that it is listed as a “trilogy.” Grace Hamilton always seems to tie up the loose ends, and end her books/series whilst leaving you wanting more. I guess what I am trying to say is she has the knack of always ending her series at what ends up feeling the perfect point.
Summing up, Action packed, adventure filled, edge of seat reading with a little love thrown in too