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The Twilights: A Novel
“. . . before all hell broke loose.”
A young thief is in the act of stealing a valuable photograph in Austin, Texas, when a massive asteroid crashes into Earth in New Mexico.
Eighty years later, a small and determined group—trying to stay alive in a world devastated by the asteroid’s impact—is running out of options. When they decide to go north, things only go from bad to worse. Now, the group must battle clashing twilight cults to survive.
If you’re a fan of the post-apocalyptic thriller novels of Stephen King, Suzanne Collins, Kim Stanley Robinson, or Hugh Howey, you’ll savor this fast-moving, action-packed story from TV/movie-optioned author Harald Johnson. “All for one, and one for all!”
A young thief is in the act of stealing a valuable photograph in Austin, Texas, when a massive asteroid crashes into Earth in New Mexico.
Eighty years later, a small and determined group—trying to stay alive in a world devastated by the asteroid’s impact—is running out of options. When they decide to go north, things only go from bad to worse. Now, the group must battle clashing twilight cults to survive.
If you’re a fan of the post-apocalyptic thriller novels of Stephen King, Suzanne Collins, Kim Stanley Robinson, or Hugh Howey, you’ll savor this fast-moving, action-packed story from TV/movie-optioned author Harald Johnson. “All for one, and one for all!”
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2024
About the author
Harald Johnson
19 books14 followersHarald Johnson is an author of both fiction and nonfiction, a publisher, and a lifelong swimmer—who actually swam nonstop around New York’s Manhattan island. His debut novel (NEW YORK 1609, 2018) was the first-ever to explore the birth of New York City (and Manhattan) from its earliest beginnings. He followed that with the three books of the NEANDER time-travel trilogy (2019, 2020, 2021), and then the modern suspense thriller EL NORTE (2022). THE TWILIGHTS is his sixth novel (and twelfth book).
Harald lives with his wife deep in the woods of central Virginia.
Harald lives with his wife deep in the woods of central Virginia.
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July 8, 2024
I reviewed this book via a copy provided by the author, for Rosie Amber's Book Review Team. The fact that it was free has not affected this honest review.
My favourite genre, so I was all over this when I saw it on Rosie's book blog review list, and I very much enjoyed Harald Johnson's Neander series.
All writers of post-apocalyptic books provide a different take on how society will rebuild and develop once it has fallen apart, and this was an interesting one. The asteroid fell 80 years ago, which was initially followed by a period of cold, but then it started warming up. The first part of the book is set in Texas, which I believe is quite warm anyway!
Mr Johnson has come up with an unusual stance on the customs of survivors - most are 'Duskers' who celebrate the evening twilight (the 'Dawners' prefer the 'twilight' of the morning) by generally engaging n drunken debauchery, amongst other activities. David, the protagonist, is one who prefers the quiet and solitude of the morning. He shares his cave with Trish; soon, they are joined by Paul, and Porthos (canine). The focus of the plot is their journey north to find colder weather and a better way of living, and, as with all the best post-apocalyptic journeys, they are beset with danger and problems along the way, though they do meet up with some who help them.
An aspect I liked very much about this book was the explanations about various survival techniques (especially the transport), and I had the feeling the author had thought of every possible pitfall - even how to surmount the problem of perished bicycle tyres.
Now and again I felt the story needed a bit more detail and atmosphere, but it's good, and I enjoyed reading it.
My favourite genre, so I was all over this when I saw it on Rosie's book blog review list, and I very much enjoyed Harald Johnson's Neander series.
All writers of post-apocalyptic books provide a different take on how society will rebuild and develop once it has fallen apart, and this was an interesting one. The asteroid fell 80 years ago, which was initially followed by a period of cold, but then it started warming up. The first part of the book is set in Texas, which I believe is quite warm anyway!
Mr Johnson has come up with an unusual stance on the customs of survivors - most are 'Duskers' who celebrate the evening twilight (the 'Dawners' prefer the 'twilight' of the morning) by generally engaging n drunken debauchery, amongst other activities. David, the protagonist, is one who prefers the quiet and solitude of the morning. He shares his cave with Trish; soon, they are joined by Paul, and Porthos (canine). The focus of the plot is their journey north to find colder weather and a better way of living, and, as with all the best post-apocalyptic journeys, they are beset with danger and problems along the way, though they do meet up with some who help them.
An aspect I liked very much about this book was the explanations about various survival techniques (especially the transport), and I had the feeling the author had thought of every possible pitfall - even how to surmount the problem of perished bicycle tyres.
Now and again I felt the story needed a bit more detail and atmosphere, but it's good, and I enjoyed reading it.
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