We Are the Dead (The Last War, #1)

We Are the Dead (The Last War, #1)

Mike Shackle

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The war is over. The enemy won. Now it's time to fight back. For generations, the people of Jia - a land where magic has long since faded from the world, clinging on in only a few rare individuals - have been protected from the northern Egril hordes by their warrior caste, but their enemy has not been idle. They have rediscovered magic and use it to launch an overwhelming surprise attack. An invasion has begun. And in moments, the war is over. Resistance is quashed. Kings and city leaders are barricaded in their homes awaiting banishment and execution, the warriors are massacred, and a helpless people submit to the brutality of Egril rule. Jia's heroes have failed it. They are all gone. And yet... there is still hope. Soon the fate of the kingdom will fall into the hands of a schoolboy terrorist, a crippled Shulka warrior and his wheelchair bound son, a single mother desperate enough to do anything she can to protect her baby... and Tinnstra, disgraced daughter of the Shulka's greatest leader, who now lies dead by Egril hands. A brand new epic fantasy: gritty and modern featuring a unique ensemble of characters who will lead a revolution against their overlords.

Publication Year: 2019


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    We Are The Dead by Mike Shackle is an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. The relentless action and ominous atmosphere kept me on the edge of my seat, make me unable to sit or lay down comfortably due to the adrenaline coursing through the story. Shackle's compelling writing really draws me in, making it irresistible to put the book down. 

    The characters are well-developed, and the world-building is immersive, adding layers of depth to the intense plot. From gripping atmosphere to heart-pounding moments, every page of this book is a testament to Shackle's talent for storytelling. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment and can't wait to dive into the next book in the series. Highly recommended for fans of gripping and suspenseful tales.

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