SecondWorld: A Thriller

Yet again Jeremy Robinson has caused me to lose a few nights of sleep with a book that I couldn't put down. He has created a new team of heroes that are in a race against time to stop a global catastrophe. Plenty of action, likeable characters, humor and nazi's. Need I say more? Ok, I will. In the style of Matthew Reilly, Clive Cussler, James Rollins.. this book has been a great summer read. It has everything a summer blockbuster movie needs.

I absolutely loved this Book! I cannot even write a review that does this Book justice. You have to read this, to see for yourself! Love Miller, lots of times when i was reading i realized i was holding my breath....its that good! Loved the surprising twists along the way. Hoping to see Miller in future Books. I highly recommend you read this Book.....Jeremy Robinson is an amazing Author, you wont be disappointed with this read!!

The characters development are wonderful and story line is great! Highly recommend the book and looking forward to Jeremy's next book.

Thanks for your great work and providing me with such good entertainment.

Nazi's trying to take over the world - AGAIN?! - what's not to like about that premise? This book was a very quick read with alot of action to hold your interest. I hated to pay the $12.99 for it (I usually don't go over $9.99 for kindle books) but I have to say I was glad I did.
If you like action adventure movies and books, this one is worth the $$.

You can never go wrong with a Robinson novel. But this one takes the cake. I read in two sittings. You just can put it down. What a fun novel from start to finish! Do not hesitate. Hit the Buy button NOW and start reading!

POTENTIAL SPOILERS IN REVIEW - The story was entertaining, but some things just kept me from truly enjoying this one. Between the "truck castration" and the main character automatically disliking a person because they had a southern accent, I couldn't help but feel that Jeremy Robinson might have a low opinion about those of us from the South. If not, his character sure seems to. Most of the characters were likable, and the story had that Captain America or Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow feel, which was fun, but I expecting more serious science based on the first few chapters. I hated the president - not the character (and not because he was black,) but the way he was written. I, like at least one other reviewer, felt he was supposed to be Obama, regardless of whether or not that was Robinson's intention. He was cheesy, handing over his plane and all his resources to someone he'd never met and based on a single action. Again, that bit gave this more of a comic book feel than a serious novel. It felt a bit like a rip off of Morgan Freeman's president in Deep Impact. The very last part was horrifically corny, and unfortunately I saw it coming from the first mention of cryogenics. Again, Captain America... (Sorry to be vague, but I don't want to ruin it for people who may enjoy that kind of thing.) One last thing - As US Air Force public affairs, nothing grinds my gears more than when creators get readily available facts glaringly wrong. F-22 Raptors aren't stationed on aircraft characters. I know this is fiction, but come on. Mostly an enjoyable - although trying at times - read.

Well.. it started off good.. with some fun idea.. I always like a good Nazi book but this one just left me wanting it to be much better.. i've not read anything by this author.. so i might try another..

all the best..

I discovered Jeremy Robinson through his "Antartakos" series (apologies if misspelled), and I was immediately hooked by his writing. After I read the teaser about "SecondWorld", I will openly admit that I was counting down the days until this book was released. And, I will also say that I am only disappointed because I'm done reading the book and I want MORE! Do not take that as any type of complaint that "SecondWorld" is lacking, because it is not. Jeremy Robinson has a way of writing that takes you totally out of the world that you are in and you become completely immersed in his imagination. Coming out of it when it is over just makes you wish for more. If it were possible for someone to produce addictive written prose, Robinson has done so- it is fictional crack!

Jeremy- Thanks for another great adventure- I'm already looking forward to the next...so get to work! ;)

The sample was very interesting and caused me to purchase the book. After the main character held his breath for the third time in the first hundred pages I lost interest. This book is one silly chase scene after another. Book mentioned a lot of interesting technology with no foundation for where it came from or how it was sustained.

If you like movies where they shoot 1000 bullets and never hit anything this is the book to buy. For me it was a waste of my time

It is hard to understand how this book could have been published. The book begins with the hero being immune from the bends and gets more ridiculous from there on. I tried hard to read this book but ended up throwing it in the garbage where it belongs.

The most ridiculous and ludicrous Nazi Cabal I've ever read. There was not one believable item in the plot, read like the fevered dream of some drugged out Occupy denizen. Which was too bad as I found most of the action scenes up to par for this genre.

Good storyteller & good story. Mr. Robinson has a great imagination & he lets is go wild. I wonder if he has to put reins on it every now & then. The character development is good but not greatly developed. The action is the biggest part of the book & it is pretty crazy. The Nazis are about to take over the world 70 years later & that alone is just plain scary. However there was never a doubt that Lincoln Miller would put a stop to it or lose his life which happens to few main protagonists in books. Although nothing would really surprise me by the end of the book.

I must say this was a pretty original and entertaining story. Though the Nazi bell idea has been done before several times, Robinson's twist on it was pretty cool. I can't vouch for the accuracy or validity of the science, but my suspension of disbelief wasn't stretched beyond breaking any more than most thrillers. All in all, the story held my interest from start to end.

My biggest beef were a few glaring factual/technical errors that were big enough that I actually remembered them, something I rarely do in a novel, especially as they happened earlier in the story.

** Minor spoilers here.**

First off, when Miller rushes to the surface from the refilling tank to get to the sailboat, he goes 50 feet and doesn't get the bends. Even if it were only 30 feet, he would have to grab the scuba gear, dive back down and slowly ascend to get the nitrogen bubbles out of his blood. He never did.

Second, when he and Adler first escape in the Mini-Cooper, he smashes a side window to blast away at the bad guys. Then they drive up to New Hampshire while he gets some sleep. I find that hard to believe that he could get any rest with the wind blasting in his face, especially with the small car and the noise level and if I can remember right, the author mentions rolling up the windows in the car later.

Third, he mentions one of the bells being able to create millions of volts of current. Uh-oh. Volts aren't current. Anyone knowing anything about electronics knows amps are current, not voltage.

Despite all, I still kept glued to my seat and had a fun time. He kept it in solid third person and didn't do a lot of head-hopping. The narrative was not full of endless exposition. My only other beef was that the font in the paperback seemed kind of tiny and I sometimes had to squint to read it. Maybe it was because the last book I read was a slightly larger format. I spotted only one typo, which was actually pretty good for a full novel.

Overall, I have always enjoyed his books. I'm not crazy about when the author includes an interview at the back as this seems to be a flagrant marketing ploy ala Matthew Reilly, but I did enjoy reading it anyway, especially the last question where he reveals where he gets character names from. I will continue to look forward to his next novel and highly recommend it despite the flaws.

I bought the CD unabridged audiobook version of this novel. I purposefully took the longest route to-from work, and as many detours as possible in order to listen to as much of this novel in the car as I could. Every time I approached a traffic light I hoped it turned red in order to increase my time on the road, and thus increase my listening time of this spectacular book. In fact, I went into the garage last night and sat in the hot car (I live in Arizona) in order to listen to the last CD because I couldn't wait to finish it.

Others may nitpick inconsistencies and/or lack of "reality" of particular points in the novel, but REALLY...you buy this for its entertainment value, not because all of the details may or may not match what's possible or scientifically accurate! If you follow the recommendations of the critics who say any aspect of this, or any similar, book is a "stretch" of reality, then neither this, nor any other book of fiction would satisfy you. In that case, stick to your biographical essays on Winston Churchill, etc., which you can read in bed in order to overcome insomnia; they'll contain all the "reality" you're looking for. You will buy this book for entertainment, nonstop action (along the lines of Matt Reilly, only better!), unexpected plot turns, and edge-of-the-seat suspense.

It was my first Jeremy Robinson novel and I will buy more!

Edit (25 July 2015 Follow up): Recently heard it for the THIRD time. Need I say more?

Robinson's "Second World" has been a long time coming. Those of us who are fans of his work first heard about this book over a year ago and have no doubt been eagerly awaiting it's release.....I know I had been. Jeremy did not disappoint. Everything about this book screams "Jeremy Robinson". It has a plot that gets thicker the longer you read, characters that make you want to cheer for them out loud, and antagonists and story lines that blur the line on what might actually be possible. Simply put, Robinson is fantastic and Second World is another great read. It's my understanding that this book is supposed to be a "stand alone" but I hope Robinson will reconsider. I for one would love to read more about these characters - and while the book does tie up most of the loose ends, there's always a way to kick things off anew.
In a genre full of copy cats, Robinson continues to find ways to deliver action, adventure, and plots worthy of Hollywood blockbusters while remaining fresh and original. In my opinion, he is the best in his class.

Jeremy Robinson has a staggering imagination. He has a wild, inventive imagination that should be the envy of all writers. No, Mr. Robinson's challenge seems not to be in coming up with stories, but with reining them in. I would definitely consider his latest novel, SecondWorld, to be over-the-top, but the author is clearly having so much fun with this tale it's hard to fault him for it.

After several brief, frightening prologues, SecondWorld opens beneath the Atlantic Ocean, about nine miles off the coast of Key Largo. Workaholic NCIS special agent Lincoln Miller has been given a puffball assignment: "His skills were better suited to tracking down navy criminals on the lam, or hunting seafaring terrorists. As a former Navy SEAL, now special agent, his skills seemed a gross overkill in the battle against glorified litterbugs. It wasn't until he arrived on-site that he realized the true nature of his assignment--a vacation." Miller is to spend two weeks at the undersea research station Aquarius doing dive patrols for polluters.

When he stops receiving transmissions from the surface, Miller doesn't think twice about it. He's enjoying the solitude and silence when something thunks against the side of the station. It's a large grouper, and looking out the window, all Miller sees is dead marine life. There are red flakes falling down from the surface that appear to have poisoned everything in sight. Miller heads topside to investigate, and suddenly HE'S the fish out of water. He can't breathe. There are red flakes falling from the sky and no oxygen in the atmosphere! Miller is suddenly in an epic struggle for survival, and the opening chapters of the novel document his route to safety, and who and what he encounters along the way. By the time it's over, he's earned the nickname "Survivor."

Now, if you ask me, that's a whole novel right there, but that's merely the first act of Jeremy Robinson's epic adventure. You won't even believe where things go from there! In the words of the President of the United States, "Nazis. It's just too much." And for some readers, this exuberant tale will be too much. There's nothing realistic about it--although I appreciated the science the Robinson integrated into the plot. (For me, the outlandish always goes down better with a little bit of scientific justification, and while Robinson's no Michael Crichton, I could at least swallow his science.) I would suggest that if you're the sort of reader who can have a good chuckle when an evil Nazi says, "Germany did not lose the war, we merely pretended to," you'll do fine with this book. Because, seriously, who doesn't love to hate Nazis?

Where the book fell down for me, in part, was with the characters--well, with one character. Obviously, I don't come to a thriller like this looking for a subtle character study, so that wasn't the problem. Mostly, it was that I never really connected with protagonist Miller. He was so square-jawed and all-American. Loved little kids and puppies, too, I'm sure. But somehow he never became a flesh and blood person to me. The same could be argued of Elizabeth Adler, the novel's female protagonist, but in her case, I think Robinson was far more effective with this opacity. He kept me guessing throughout the entire book about any hidden agendas she might be masking. And he did a fine job with some of the major secondary characters, none more so that Milos "Cowboy" Vesely, a lunatic Czech conspiracy theorist. I think I'm in love with him.

I opened this review suggesting that Robinson might want to rein in his tales a bit. I think toning things down just a smidge would help readers who struggle with willing suspension of disbelief. Further. I think a somewhat less over-the-top tale might have broader appeal. But you know what? This book will appeal to plenty, exactly as it is. I've suggested this to readers of thrillers before: Come to this book with the right mind-set. It's ridiculous; just accept that. And then hang on for a wild ride, because Jeremy Robinson has crafted a novel of non-stop action and adventure. The pace is breakneck, the plotting is inventive, the premise is original, and the author kept me guessing until the very end. I read this book in less than a day, and had a darn good time while doing it. SecondWorld was, first and foremost, entertaining. Jeremy, I want some more Cowboy!

I was pleasantly surprised by this book.....not quite what I expected. I really had a hard time putting this down...up til 3am finishing it. The premise, plot, action and characters were most compelling. Now, I may have to go back and reread 'I Am Cowboy', the sequel/prequel (?) for one of the protagonists. Once again, Jeremy Robinson has no scruples about mass destruction and death. There can't be many cities or locations left on Earth that have escaped mayhem when looking at his vast body of work. Keep it up, Jeremy.

I happened to read the second book that featured the Cowboy first. It was fun and interesting but I knew I had to read Second World to catch up on some of the second book's nuances. I liked Second World better. It has an evil that everyone can hate (except maybe neo-Nazis), a couple Bruce Willis/John Wayne type heroes, two great heroines and non-stop action. If you can suspend normalcy and go along for the ride you won't put this book down and will enjoy the Indiana Jones quality of the story. Don't get me wrong, this book and it's character can stand on their own. It is well written and will keep you, if not on the edge of your seat, turning the pages faster than normal.

Nazis. So brilliant, so effective, so incomparably evil.

What's not to like?

Action thriller master Jeremy Robinson exploits all the obvious advantages of these classic villains in his new novel SecondWorld. No, SecondWorld is not set in the past. You thought Hitler was defeated? Think again. Those German fiends have had decades to bring their biggest plan to fruition. Why would someone want to kill 99.9% of all the humans on earth? Because they're Nazis, of course. How would they have the power and skill to execute such a plan? Nazis. Didn't they all grow old and die? Hey, we're talking Nazis, here. Uber-villains.

A reader can look at SecondWorld one of two ways. On the one hand, it's a masterpiece of standard thriller form with a delightfully original premise that has a bit of science in it (not the Nazi part-the red flakes part). It showcases Robinson's strength: nonstop action. Among writers of thrillers with scientific themes, Jeremy Robinson writes the best action. I'm including James Rollins here, folks. If Rollins is a 9 for action, Robinson is a 10.

On the other hand, it's an over-the-top, formulaic plot that distracts you with shiny, cartoonish scenes of peril to keep your attention off the ridiculous conspiracies, absurd science, and inexplicable decisions (do they really have to go in alone into the secret underground bunker? Twice? And the floating "bell" weapon thing? Come on.)

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

So my point is this: SecondWorld is a fun, fast book, perfect for the real or proverbial beach. It is the anti-literary novel. Grab your disbelief, suspend it out of reach in the attic of your brain, and just read.

{Must point out that a secondary character, "The Cowboy", steals the show. Bring him back, Mr. Robinson!}

Jeremy Robinson is a prolific writer with several series and many stand-alone novels to his name. If you like action-adventure with science, try his Jack Sigler/Chess Team series starting with Threshold (Jack Sigler),Instinct (Chess Team Adventure), and Pulse (Chess Team Adventure).

ScienceThrillers Biohazard rating: 3 out of 5. There's real science in SecondWorld, some of it solid and clever especially the bits relating to the absence of oxygen. There's also a lot of utterly made up silliness. (I have to mention there is no genetic marker for Aryan, even if you could do an instant DNA scan.)

Ex-Navy Seal turned NCIS agent, Lincoln Miller has been tasked to check out the Aquarius underwater facility in the Florida Keys. Lincoln notices something strange. The sky is blazing red with red specks falling from the sky. Fish are dying Lincoln makes it to land, only to learn that an attack has been launched on the world. Someone has depleted the world of oxygen. With the lack of oxygen, people are also dying and the specks falling from the sky is all that is left of civilization. Miller must figure out who is behind the coming of the "secondworld" or all will be lost.

I started this book during my lunch hour and that was a bad choice. This is because I was instantly hooked. That was the quickest hour that I ever experienced. All I could think about was getting back to the book. I was going to leave the book at work but I just could not as I had to finish it. Wow. It has been a while since I had read a book this great. Mr. Robinson really is a great proflic writer He painted such a vivid picture of the "secondworld". I could actually picture something like this happening and this added to the suspense. A strong storyline, great characters, and a nice ending. I can picture this book being turned into a movie.

Lincoln Miller is something that I could cheer for. He kicked butt. It was like he the one only one left fighting the good fight for America. If this really did happen, I would want someone like Miller on my side. He was not standoffish. He did have a caring side and brains.

There was so much action that I was sitting on the edge of my seat. Every time I turned the page, there was something else happening. Secondworld is a recommended read! If you are looking for romance, a sexy hero, and doom and gloom, then turn on True Blood. Although, if you are looking for a book that will rock your world, then you need to run or click on the nearest bookstore or website and order a copy of Secondworld!

After months of teasing fans, Robinson delivers his best yet. While I've been a fan of the Chess Team books, this self-contained thriller shows that Robinson has more ideas than just that series. He continues to top himself with each new book, both in action, writing, and (most importantly) the reader's enjoyment.

This is hands-down the fastest of Robinson's books - the plot charges forward with reckless abandon, and that's from a running start, too. Seriously, after a short prologue the book takes all of about 5 pages to explode into absolute mayhem, and the pace rarely lets up. This book goes from zero to bonkers in no time flat and keeps the needle in the red until the very end.

The only thing I found myself disappointed by is a bit hard to explain. The book starts with the protagonist in the "Red Zone", which I won't detail here but is detailed in the book's description. I really expected this section to be a lot longer than it is - it's only the first 10-15% of the book. Robinson wrote a book called "Torment" under the pen name Jeremy Bishop which is more of a survival-horror style book, set in a VERY inhospitable environment. Given SecondWorld's setup, and the emphasis the book's description gives, I thought there would be more time spent on that part of the story. Robinson (as Bishop) wrote a great fight-for-survival yarn in "Torment" and I was expecting more of the same here - maybe he'll revist the Red Zone someday as it was a rich setup that didn't get played to full effect. Again, 5 star review and I loved this book, but know what you're getting. Once the protagonist escapes the book becomes much more of a save the world action novel.

A fast-paced, fun read that'll leave you with a smile on your face. Highly recommended.

Lincoln Miller, an NCIS special agent, is vacationing inside Aquarius, an underwater research center located south of Key Largo. When disaster forces him to resurface, he discovers red flakes of rust covering all of Miami, which has become a city of corpses. Tokyo and Tel Aviv have suffered similar fates. Miller rescues Arwen, a twelve-year-old burn victim, from Mount Sinai Medical Center. They are pursued by vicious gangs of armed Nazis while attempting to escape Miami.

In Washington D.C., Miller discovers Elizabeth Adler, German liaison for Interpol, inside his ransacked apartment. While searching for ancient WWII Nazi scientists who are still alive, Miller and Alder discover their names are on a hit list along with that of Milo Vesely, a Czech conspiracy theorist; they locate him alive in Poland. These three uncover a complex plot to suffocate the world's inhabitants except for Nazis protected by underground bunkers. They have less than five days to prevent the end of this world and the beginning of the Nazi-occupied SecondWorld.

Readers, who try not to judge too harshly the implausible science, will find Jeremy Robinson's "SecondWorld" a fun action novel. From cover to cover, there is non-stop violence. Millions die as evil Nazis try, once again, to dominate the world by killing everyone else. It reminded me of the plot for the James Bond film "Moonraker." In fact, the hero of "SecondWorld," thirty-nine-year-old Lincoln Miller, is a cross between James Bond and a superhero who is nearly impossible to kill. Like the Energizer Bunny, he takes a beating (or shooting) but still keeps on going and going and going.

An expert marksman, Miller never misses a target. Thanks to his Navy SEAL training, he can also hold his breath for long periods of time while swimming like a fish. Miller doesn't have children but he does develop a fatherly, protective attachment to the burn victim Arwen who has lost her entire family in Miami. There is some romantic tension between him and Elizabeth Adler who thinks he is easy on the eye. The romance has a difficult time blooming because he doesn't know whether or not to trust her considering her grandparents were Nazi scientists responsible for inventing a device that can kill millions.

One of the novel's more unusual characters is Milo Vesely who likes to give himself the code name of "Cowboy." (Miller's code name is "Survivor.") A fan of classic Westerns and John Wayne, Vesely always wears a Stetson. With his Czech accent and frontier demeanor, he provides much of the novel's comic relief. He is also a very quick draw and, therefore, is able to slaughter many of the Nazis with brutal headshots. Initially, the only team member he trusts is Miller. Because of her notorious German ancestry, Adler has to earn Vesely's respect.

Miller and his cohorts must literally travel around the world in order to save the world. Robinson takes his readers from the sweltering heat of Miami to the frozen tundra of the Antarctica. The reader also gets a taste of Tokyo, Washington D.C., Poland and New Mexico. Miller faces peril on land, under the ocean, and in the sky. Nonstop violence, exotic locales, a countdown to global annihilation, and a diversity of unique characters, both good and evil, make this a tense, fast-paced novel that is sometimes very difficult to lay aside.

Furthermore, Jeremy Robinson's highly entertaining tale of apocalyptic horror may not be too far from the truth. Many people around the globe have shared the fear that this planet has not seen the last of the Nazis. Even the Bible predicts the rise of an evil, one-world empire controlled by a Hitler-like being that will kill all Jews and Christians. Thanks to cloning and cryogenics, a person can be "reborn." In conclusion, "SecondWorld" is a highly recommended doomsday thriller, especially for fans of the neo-Nazi subgenre.

Joseph B. Hoyos

SecondWorld by Jeremy Robinson is a Nazi horror tale with some awesome action scenes and an interesting and unique plot that grabbed my attention and held it all the way through.
There was a bit of predictability, but I think that comes with the territory when one writes a good vs. Nazi's story. Still, there were even more surprises that outweighed any Nazi predictability.
All-in-all, this book is very cool. I really loved it! Give it a read, why don't you? Then read the shorter after story, I Am Cowboy.

An action adventure story that takes on some huge concepts in scary, fun form!
Think Cussler goes apocalyptic (sort of like Atlantis Found), and you'll be on the right path with this one. Very entertaining and action-packed with more than a few cool scenes that would transfer epically to film. That Operation Paperclip is the basis for the novel is enough to earn it 4 stars from me, but what really sold me was the second half of SecondWorld. Wow. The story is fascinating and a little too believable...in that Operation Paperclip was an actual US operation that raises all kinds of uncomfortable questions. Cussler holds hands with Jack Higgins and strolls the "fertile imagination" that belongs to the one and only Jeremy Robinson.

Higgins? Yeah, Higgins. Did I mention Nazis? Lots and lots of Nazis...

It's a story I wouldn't mind reading again. And maybe again. A quick, fun, action-packed Nazi apocalypse. Tired of zombies? Try Nazis.

My content rating:

Language, violence

Well, when I read the publisher's summary for SecondWorld it sounded like a post apocalyptic story. I like those a lot so I snatched it up right away. I was disappointed to find out that's not what it is at all.

SecondWorld is more about terrorism than anything. The story begins in Germany during the final days of World War II. The Nazis have developed a staggeringly devastating weapon. They know it's too late to win the war however, so they put it away, and they wait.

Decades later, the cities of Miami, Tokyo, and Tel Aviv are denuded of life. In America it soon becomes clear that a faction of neo-Nazis have been infiltrating the government and the cancer in the political system reaches higher than anyone would have ever dreamed. Not knowing who he can trust, the president turns to Lincoln Miller, one of only a handful of survivors from Miami and also an ex Navy SEAL. Miller must return to Miami to get to the bottom of things but with members of the government, military, and even local police forces now working for the other side, his chances don't look good.

That sounds like an exciting enough story, but I had a hard time getting over the fact that SecondWorld wasn't what I expected and that made it hard for me to get behind this one. Also I thought Lincoln Miller survived his various encounters more by chance than by his own skill and books like that bother me. All told, I only listened to about two or three hours of this one and then gave up on it. But that's just me, I know a lot of people enjoy this type of fiction and will probably enjoy this one as well. If you like spy thrillers and the like, this one is for you.

In spite of the story, I found myself enjoying Phil Gigante's narration. He has a deep, rich voice that is very easy to listen to. He did very well with the German accents and while he doesn't do great character voices, he did at least differentiate the characters a bit so you could tell when someone different was speaking. I wouldn't mind hearing Gigante on another audiobook.

SecondWorld by Jeremy Robinson is a Nazi horror tale with some awesome action scenes and an interesting and unique plot that grabbed my attention and held it all the way through.
There was a bit of predictability, but I think that comes with the territory when one writes a good vs. Nazi's story. Still, there were even more surprises that outweighed any Nazi predictability.
All-in-all, this book is very cool. I really loved it! Give it a read, why don't you? Then read the shorter after story, I Am Cowboy.

An action adventure story that takes on some huge concepts in scary, fun form!
Think Cussler goes apocalyptic (sort of like Atlantis Found), and you'll be on the right path with this one. Very entertaining and action-packed with more than a few cool scenes that would transfer epically to film. That Operation Paperclip is the basis for the novel is enough to earn it 4 stars from me, but what really sold me was the second half of SecondWorld. Wow. The story is fascinating and a little too believable...in that Operation Paperclip was an actual US operation that raises all kinds of uncomfortable questions. Cussler holds hands with Jack Higgins and strolls the "fertile imagination" that belongs to the one and only Jeremy Robinson.

Higgins? Yeah, Higgins. Did I mention Nazis? Lots and lots of Nazis...

It's a story I wouldn't mind reading again. And maybe again. A quick, fun, action-packed Nazi apocalypse. Tired of zombies? Try Nazis.

My content rating:

Language, violence

Well, when I read the publisher's summary for SecondWorld it sounded like a post apocalyptic story. I like those a lot so I snatched it up right away. I was disappointed to find out that's not what it is at all.

SecondWorld is more about terrorism than anything. The story begins in Germany during the final days of World War II. The Nazis have developed a staggeringly devastating weapon. They know it's too late to win the war however, so they put it away, and they wait.

Decades later, the cities of Miami, Tokyo, and Tel Aviv are denuded of life. In America it soon becomes clear that a faction of neo-Nazis have been infiltrating the government and the cancer in the political system reaches higher than anyone would have ever dreamed. Not knowing who he can trust, the president turns to Lincoln Miller, one of only a handful of survivors from Miami and also an ex Navy SEAL. Miller must return to Miami to get to the bottom of things but with members of the government, military, and even local police forces now working for the other side, his chances don't look good.

That sounds like an exciting enough story, but I had a hard time getting over the fact that SecondWorld wasn't what I expected and that made it hard for me to get behind this one. Also I thought Lincoln Miller survived his various encounters more by chance than by his own skill and books like that bother me. All told, I only listened to about two or three hours of this one and then gave up on it. But that's just me, I know a lot of people enjoy this type of fiction and will probably enjoy this one as well. If you like spy thrillers and the like, this one is for you.

In spite of the story, I found myself enjoying Phil Gigante's narration. He has a deep, rich voice that is very easy to listen to. He did very well with the German accents and while he doesn't do great character voices, he did at least differentiate the characters a bit so you could tell when someone different was speaking. I wouldn't mind hearing Gigante on another audiobook.

Really action driven and a fast read because it's so interesting and entertaining that it's hard to put down.
I honestly wasn't sure if I'd enjoy reading a story with nazi's in it, but the way Robinson did it- grabbed my attention. Robinson has that effect on me- making the impossible fun, real, and alluring. I love his the worlds he creates which is why I buy a good deal of his books. He makes my imagination soar.

What really grabbed me about the story was the first half of the book. The red zones filtered through out the beginning of the story were so interesting and terrifying. I simply enjoyed the way it was all done and I would have loved to see more from those areas within the story. Though, I do see where the book's plot had to kick in and get the show (so to speak) on the road. The second half of the book felt a bit more like an Indiana Jones / Clive Cussler mixed movie steaming through my head and I enjoyed envisioning the characters on their trek to save the world.

Truly enjoyable.

just awesome!
Secondworld is a very new, fresh story.
Lincoln Miller a retired Navy Seal and current NCIS investigator, is a lone survivor in a massive attack in Miami.
He comes to find out that this attack was set in motion over 70 years ago.
Another page turner from Mr. Robinson!!!

The NCIS assigns former SEAL agent Lincoln Miller to Aquarius, underwater research station nine miles south of Key Largo, Florida. Miller notices the blue ocean has become a sea of red, which he soon realizes is not the usual industrial polluting by the enormous number of dead fish floating nearby. When a large object crashes into Aquarius, Miller is forced to go ashore only to learn that the land is void of life too as the red flakes has eliminated oxygen from the South Florida atmosphere; he survives due to his oxygen tank. He follows the oxygen trail of hospitals to stay alive as heads to Miami.

At Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miller sees the symbol of the SecondWorld with a message from these neo-Nazis. He also meets twelve years old Arwen inside an oxygen tent. Miller takes Arwen with him, as Aryans give chase. The National Guard rescue them and take them to DC where he learns Nazis killed 2.2 million in the Miami area and have thousands of satellites ready to destroy the air supply of select locations so that the Master Race remains as the only survivors. POTUS trusts Miller after what he did to keep the tweener alive so he assigns him on a special mission.

Over the top, this is an adrenalin pumping thriller that never slows down from the moment Miller struggles to survive until the final confrontation on his world anti-terrorism tour. Fast-paced, readers will not stop for an oxygen break as Jeremy Robinson provides an exhilarating tale.

Harriet Klausner

My review title sums up my feelings on this book. Sure, the story is fast paced and compelling in the way of an action flic. OK, the main characters set off on an exciting global tour to try and save the world against impossible odds. And yes, the bad guys are very evil Nazis - some from the present day, some raised from the past (including the most famous Nazi of them all... ...his name begins with "H").

But the book falls short scientifically. Very vague explanations are given for the "technologies" used. Furthermore, we are supposed to believe that these scientific breakthroughs were made in the 1940's. From mysterious red-killer dust, to stealth satilites, to antigravity weapons shaped like bells, to armed robots that test DNA in seconds, to a weapon that melts people, to huge unknown underground bunkers, to cryogenically freezing then thawing people..... this story was all over the place - all it needed was some zombies ;-). I kept reading, but found myself rolling my eyes in disbelief. What was worse was that I paid $12.99 for this book, when in reality I should have paid <$4.00.

James Rollins had been my favorite writer for years, not anymore. Jeremy does an amazing job keeping you intrigued throughout this whole book. I couldn't put it down! from red snow, to oxygen-less air, and even WWII Nazi's in 2012, this book has so many unique aspects you have to read it to truly appreciate it. I would recommend Second World over any other book...ever.

I actually listened to the audiobook while driving to and from work (1 Hour commute) and it kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time, beginning to end! Loved everything about it! The plot-twists were well placed and there were times I thought I knew where things were going but took a totally different tangent. Can't wait for the next book!!!