Recovery: V Plague Book 8

I really enjoyed the whole series - but I just can't do any more. If John gets blind-sided one more time without his "Dog" or girls helping him out-
well, I'd just rather not know. Really good series - but I'm feeling a bit 'rooked' - only because I've spent about $24.00 and still haven't been informed
about how the good old USA is gonna fight back against all odds - Like I said, I'm done.

Another superb read but it ended all too soon and now the wait is on for the next one. GRRR.... I cannot recommend this series enough but they really must be read in order or nothing will make sense. The author writes in such a way that I can visualize everything and I feel as if I am there and part of the action. The characters have become people I truly care about and I want to see them happy in this Godforsaken world. Keep up the good work Mr. Patton, I am a forever fan. v

Keeps the action and suspense coming. Every book in this series keeps you hooked. Do yourself a favor and just start at the beginning.

Look at all the 5 star reviews. That happens for a reason. Also look at how many people reviews the series. You know why? Because it freaking earned it.

Keep it coming Dirk.

Mr. PATTON YOU HAVE WRITTEN THE BEST ZOMBIE SERIES BAR NONE. THE CHARACTERS ARE SO WELL WRITTEN THEY FEEL LIKE FRIENDS NOW. THE STORY KEEPS EXPANDING WITH NEW TWISTS THAT I DID NOT SEE COMING. FEEL LIKE I NEVER WANT THIS ADVENTURE TO END YOU ARE AN EXTREMLY GIFTED WRITER LOOKING FOWARD TO THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THIS GREAT STORY.

Mr. PATTON YOU HAVE WRITTEN THE BEST ZOMBIE SERIES BAR NONE. THE CHARACTERS ARE SO WELL WRITTEN THEY FEEL LIKE FRIENDS NOW. THE STORY KEEPS EXPANDING WITH NEW TWISTS THAT I DID NOT SEE COMING. FEEL LIKE I NEVER WANT THIS ADVENTURE TO END YOU ARE AN EXTREMLY GIFTED WRITER LOOKING FOWARD TO THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THIS GREAT STORY.

This series is so "real"... it feels real and reels you in ?(I know.. that's a bit cheesy but I couldn't resist). It's very well written and I've now read all 14+2 and I decided to come back and write a review to copy and share on all the books...

Amazingly, consistently, throughout the entire series, in every book and on (ok people, he's human so on ALMOST) every page, he's achieved a caliber of balance I honestly can't remember seeing before. He doesn't include so much unnecessary "garble" that you're "skipping and scanning" trying to find the story. He utilizes just enough "descriptive writing" to provide the information your mind needs to "see" what's happening in the scene which allows you to feel as if you're truly experiencing it. . I became so immersed that at times I felt "odd" when I'd go to cook dinner and the water and power flowed freely...

I think the way he's written this, with most of being written in first person, truly "hooks" your mind and pulls you on so that it's almost as if you ARE John. 

One component I'd like to share with other readers is how unlike his writing is from several (almost all) other post-apocalyptic books which include military story lines that I've read. Having grown up on military bases literally around the world, and as the member of a family with generations of Army "grunts", I look for these types of stories.

Unlike many of his counterparts, who have to some degree or another jumbled the differences in the branches or inaccurately portrayed elements such as "the heart" of a serviceman, sometimes minutely and others horribly - and in my opinion disrespectfully and dishonorably. Though in one books instance I was so appalled I stopped reading it and never read the author again. Mr. Patton has gone to great lengths diligently endeavoring to accurately portray all aspects from the correct terminology used by and for each branch to the dialogue being "true military speak" to the capabilities and limits of weaponry and arms and so on. While he openly admits to taking literary license as well as the occasional error, he has actually written forewords providing true historical facts regarding previous military actions which he referenced or weaves into his plot. 

Mr. Patton has done our men and women proud. He has truly captured the "character of the characters". Due to medical disqualifications I didn't have the honor of serving our country but At 6'7" and with 280 lbs of ferocity, grit and heart my daddy served for 20 years.  In multiple countries, including being a trainer for Desert Storm, a Recruiter, an MP  and many other positions I don't know, he completed his career as an E-6, First Class Special Staff Sergeant (I'm fairly certain that's how it's said but I might be mistaken).  

In one book there's a discussion regarding the public saying "thank you" because it's "expected"... almost as if it seems empty to the soldier... I'd like all of you who have served and are reading this to know... You may have just been doing your job, but you CHOSE to do that for me... so from this little girl inside of me who ran across the tarmac trying to keep  her daddy home, then waited in the window "forever" watching the sky, then waited under the awning for him to finally step off the bus, and then stood in the sun for the hours it took until he was released so I could run across the tarmac when my daddy came home.... and who cried with her friends for what our mommies or daddies "left on the field" whether it was their lives or their limbs or their hearts... from the bottom of my heart, with words that are way too small to ever be big enough to hold the weight I mean  them with, which are far from "empty"  and couldn't be more full, I truly THANK YOU for your service and sacrifice. 

I started these doing some long, rambly reviews, probably he first 4-5 books...now i don't bother saying a lot. This series is F'ng wonderful. If you've made it this far, how could you possibly disagree? I absolutely love this whole series and i sort of hate how fast I'm reading each book. I'm going to be through book 12 in no time and I'll be pretty darn sad i don't have more of this series to read. Here i am rambling. Great great series. Loved this book. Love where the story has gone, love that leading up to this book, people and potentially animals have lived so much longer than i thought they ever would. The ending to this book is just as insane as any of the others. Thank god there are 12 books written so far. I couldn't imagine coming to the end of book 8 and not being able to start 9 within 5 minutes. I just need to shutup here and submit this review. Obviously read this book. It's a no brainer.

This series never gets old, and none of the books are filler books. There ius always something fresh and new for the characters to overcome. Love John and Katie as a team! Sorry still do not like Rachael, yes she is tough, but still too pushy about where she stands with John. And wishing he and Dog were with her after the crash, sorry came off selfish. Even with Katie accepting Rachel, I still do not feel she is the right character for John. I have read the series and know the future, but hoping for a return just like the surprise return in book 16. Read This series! Awesome.

I just spent the last week reading the whole series from Book 1 through Book 8 and am waiting for Book 9. I have truly enjoyed this series. The stories have plenty of twists, action, and new ideas about how infected might be. John Chase is a little unbelievable in his abilities but I think we all would like to think this is how we would be in a societal meltdown. He has some strong female characters but they are occasionally weak so that he can be strong and sometimes not many clothes are available, but hey, I am assuming most of the readership is made up of guys. Most end of the world books are written by guys that are of a conservative bent and they sometimes have to rant and rave about Liberals and Government but Patton keeps most of this under control, just an outburst here and there.(It is so much easier to live in a black and white world, where the line is clearly drawn between right and wrong. Not as many requirements to think about the many shades of the spectrum.)
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I will not forgive you if Dog dies and be very careful with Rachel - unless all three become Mormons I cannot see a way out of their dilemma that treats both Katie and her well and killing one is just the coward's way out. I will say that Rachel's sudden lack of confidence and despair in the mountains in this last book seemed way out of character and not right.

PS - I wrote basically the same review for the Book 1 as I have for this one. I just didn't want to take the time to write a separate review for each book because I wanted to waste no time getting to the next one.

This eighth book continues right along with the end of the seventh book, 'Indestructible' and Mr. Patton keeps up the intensity and overall pace of the series to date.

I don't want to give away anything to readers that might read this review before the other seven books, but this was another incredible addition!

The writing continues to flow so effortlessly through the accounts of different survivors still left in the U.S. and beyond! A great story with another patented 'Patton cliff-hanger ending'. I'll have to get started on the ninth book, 'Precipice' to see what happens next!

As always, Dirk Patton’s V Plague books keep me reading late into the night. Characters that I love and I can’t wait to see what happens next, zombie action that I haven’t seen before, enemies that never stop. So much action, I wish I could stay awake to finish them all but then I would end up like a zombie myself.

I have been reading the whole plague V series over the past few weeks, it is entertaining, intriguing and just plain good reading. This is a new author for me and I like his style of writing, he doesn't repeat what you've already read in previous books in the series. So you don't have to reread what you've already read, very different than most serial authors. Each book is packed full of action and you never see what's coming next. Great job, thank you for your work!

I absolutely love this series. I just started the first book maybe 3 weeks ago and have not been able to put them down. I have always loved zombie apocalypse books but this series is different. Not only do you have the infected you have the war going on with the Russian's.

Funny how fiction mimics real life. Russians trying to influence elections in Berlin. Mr. Patton can predict the future it seems. This is one smart guy. Love this story, characters and can't put down. I lose lots of sleep reading into the night but I'd rather read than watch tv any day. This should definitely be made into a movie.

Ok, for fans of Apocalyptic Books then your going to thoroughly enjoy this V Plague Series by Dirk Patton! I just completed the most recent Book 8 and at the end, I was desperately searching for Book 9; needless to say it won't be available until 09/15/2015. Get Book One and read each Book, they are worth the read and you'll like the characters, I promise! Mr. Patton, You should be Proud, as an Author Your Great!

One of the best series out there! Great characters, loads of action, all results in a great read. Fans of this series doesn't need me to tell them to pick this one up but those who haven't discovered this one needs to do so. The only regret you will have is when it ends and you wait for the next one. This installment doesn't deal very heavily with the infected but still hits it out of the park. I can't wait for the next.

Once again, Dirk Patton nails it! Great details, adventure, fear, romance, drama, suspense...the list is long Patton pays attention to detail while maintaining a great storyline. Looking forward to the next book in this series with much anticipation!

I won't spoil the ending, but this latest installment of John, Katey, Rachel, and Dog left us with gripping the edge of our seats and with many unanswered questions. Great writing and a rousing adventure.