incredible continuation of a great series

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after the shocking events at the end of book 3, i HAD to know what happened next! simply put, book 4 is excellent. dj molles takes a turn in the storytelling. books 1-3 focused mostly on lee- what he was going through. book 4 cycles back and forth between the 4 major plot lines: lee's disappearance, camp ryder, harper's journey north to eden, and laroche's journey east to the roanoke river.

don't worry! it is not confusing. actually, i found the transitions addicting! it was really hard to break away from the story. if you listen while commuting, you'll end up taking the long way home. LOL me? i write code for a living (c#, t-sql, linq) and telework 3 days a week so i had a few late nights!

the plot definitely keeps you engaged throughout the entire 18 hours. the icing on the cake is the mental journey the characters go through. dj molles does a superb job of depicting the hell each character is going through. some are bent, some are broken, some are snapped, and some are purified but in unexpected ways.

book 4 nicely wraps up some of the plot lines while others are extended and interesting ones added. book 4 is definitely a roller coaster ride. it's thrilling, and the payoff is rewarding.

this series has the best aspects of all your favorite zombie novels. this is the best end of the world / zombie series i have listened to so far.

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I want book 5 !

This is definitely my favorite Zombie Apocalypse series, and this, the fourth book does not disappoint. Ending with a fantastic twist I am very much looking forward to book 5.

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A great choice, solid entertainment

I started to write a review for each title in the series and then realized that I had to wait for the end of the series to write a review because the story is one long one broken up by separate titles. Each segment is fairly long so actually this works out well. Now for the breakdown, solid writing, great characters, well done dialog and action action action - and a great amount of suspense. This genre has a weakness and that is that as the crisis ramps up the books are exciting and action packed, then the survivors hole up and, well, just kind of survive. This book blasts past that sticking point and never looks back, there are plots and subplots and all of it is exciting, not to mention that the 'infected' are more than just props for lots of gore. I have listened to a lot of books in this genre and this is in the top 1%. The one problem, the last book is not the last book, there is more, which since this is such a good series is good, but Audible does not have it available yet, which means I will have to wait for it, :( -
Need to mention that for this book and the characters in it the narration is fantastic, great match.

Highly recommended

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Molles is killing me with suspense

“Fractured”, the next installment in the remaining series takes place over just a few days despite being longer than many of the other books before it. The story picks up where 'Refugees' ends but only moves the story along incrementally leaving another big cliffhanger for the reader to chew on. Fast paced, gritty and gory this book will leave you wanting more of the series but make sure you read the others first to make sure you’re up on the story!

As always Mr. Rummel does a great job bringing the story to life.

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Dead on zombie apocalypse story!

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Molles is one of the best writers in the apocalypse/zombie genre. Read this series!

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Excellent!

The story is really good. I like the whole progression on the infected and the different types. I believe that such an infection would have varying results, as well. The story really builds the characters in a realistic way. The people change and have internal conflicts that I'm sure we would all have.

The narrator is awesome. I found myself searching for more stories he narrates. I just wish A. American's "Survivalist" stories were narrated by him.

I ended up listening to the entire series. I normally only listen in my car on long drives for work. I listened to these every chance I got. Great listen. You should buy these.

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IMPRESSIVE

What did you love best about The Remaining: Fractured?

Character development.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jacob. Epic heroism.

Which scene was your favorite?

Lee vs. Hunters. A face-to-face picture of this scene would make an awesome background.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Every moment was captivating.

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MY REVIEW:

Fractured is the fourth book of the grand-slam series by DJ Molles, "The Remaining".

I believe this series is by far the best post-apocalyptic series, dealing with humans infected with FURY. FURY turns humans into a violent blood-mongering being. In contrast to zombies, these monsters aren't dead, and they retain their primitive, animal behavior.

Infected humans slowly evolve and become an isotope of humanity, only stronger, faster, cunning, and apparently, more adept to survive than uninfected humans. This posses a threat to survivors. Some of the infected have evolved to become hunters, a much more aggressive version of human ancestors, cavemen if you will.

Up till now another fact sets this series apart from other post-apocalyptic stories involving infected humans--the infected actually reproduce. They aren't the concoction of the devil, or some evil awoken by dark priests; no, these are infected mammals that gained superiority to survive the perils of the world. As animals, these infected humans actually reproduce. This impedes survivors to merely "live out the disease" as the dead dry out. No, these infected humans are making of humanity a different superior species.

In the fourth book, Captain Lee Harden manages to regain contact with several of the survivors from Camp Rider. Sadly, the camp is taken by Jerry and his minions, destroying what little ground the group had gained with Lee. Much bigger fish are being fried by the recon groups of LaRouche and Harper, who soon learn that Professor Jacob was right about his suspicions. The infected are in fact migrating.

In the end, we are introduced to new characters who have become important to the storyline. Captain Abe and another one of Lee's comrades decide to prevent the catastrophic linking of Lee's GPS to the grid created by the now President of the remaining pieces of the USA. This leaves us agape and expecting what will be a fantastic fifth (final?) book.

As always, Molles delivers an impressive story, with vivid, real characters. Chris Rummel's narration helps listeners to connect both emotionally and empathetically with each of the characters as they evolve, change, and become a harder, ruthless version of their former self.

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This was one of the best series I have read.

This is a series you can not stop listening to. Each book left me wanting more and more. I can not wait for book 5.

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ONE OF THE BEST

28 DAYS + WALKING DEAD + ZOMBIE FALLOUT + DAY BY DAY ARMAGEDDON = THE REMAINING!

AFTER SPENDING THE YEAR WADING THROUGH HORRIBLE ZOMBIE/APOCALYPTIC BOOKS I FINALLY FEEL THE WASTED CREDITS REDEEMED BY D.J. MOLLES THE REAMING SERIES. THOUGHT I WAS NOT GOING TO LIKE THIS SERIES AS MOST BOOKS INVOLVE EX MILITARY TRYING TO SURVIVE DURING A ZOMBIE OUTBREAK BUT WOW WAS I GLAD I TOOK A CHANCE. I HAVE FINISHED ALL FOUR BOOKS IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS. I COULD NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN.

LEE (MAIN CHARACTER) IS MY HERO. I WOULD LIKE THIS BOOK TO BE MADE INTO A MOVIE OR TELEVISION SERIES.

ZOMBIES IN THE STORY ARE HORRIFYING. SCENARIOS INVOLVING HUMANS ARE HORRIFYING. THIS IS A HORROR BOOK!

NARRATOR WAS EXCELLENT!!!!!

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Talented Author, Talented Narrator

What made the experience of listening to The Remaining: Fractured the most enjoyable?

Molles tells a great story and does not overly dramatize the post-apocalyptic setting with Hollywood scenes and one-liner moments. His descriptions paint a picture, his characters have personalities, and his story is riveting. I listen to many audiobooks, and this series makes me sorry that the drive is over and psyched for when I next get to listen.

What other book might you compare The Remaining: Fractured to and why?

The Remaining series sits at the head of the table of the elite zombie/post apocalyptic novels with Bourne's DBDA, Brooks' WWZ, Recht's Morningstar Strain, and Dilouie's Tooth and Nail (and his Infection series). The aforementioned are all good in their own right, and The Remaining deserves its spot when discussing them.

What about Christian Rummel’s performance did you like?

Rummel is excellent at voicing the mood of the narrative. When the situation is grave, he's dark; when the situation is comical, he's light; when the situation is mundane...he's bored. He uses pace very well too. The sense that a character is panicked is very well read by the pace of their thoughts and actions sped up in the narrative

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I actually found myself prioritizing things that I needed to get done during the day better while reading this series. Something about immersing oneself into the world of necessity makes you think about what you need to handle for the day and tick things off like a checklist.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to the fifth book in the series and other entries by Molles. I also will be looking for other stories that Rummel narrates. I hope that both of these artist find success because I have immensely enjoyed the sampling of their work that I have heard.

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