Whispers in the Dark: A Ravaged Skies EMP Post-Apocalyptic Thriller (Echoes of the Flair Book 1) by Courtney Konstantin

 

Whispers in the Dark: A Ravaged Skies EMP Post-Apocalyptic Thriller by Courtney Konstantin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new-to-me author and I am already looking for more of her books! This is one of my favorite reads of 2025 so far! It's been awhile since I read a dystopian style read so this was a nice break for me.

No one really enjoys jury duty and after today, Marlowe is really ready to just go back to work at Target. During a rather confrontational vote in the jury room, she moves to the window and that's when her whole world changes. In fact, it changes for everyone in the blink of an eye.

Cristian isn't thrilled about having to testify in another trial but it's the nature of his job as a deputy sheriff. Attorneys are trying to sway his testimony without asking him outright to amend what he's going to say on the stand. There's a large commotion and everyone starts running around the courtroom and the defendant is going after law enforcement. Cristian does what he can but then realizes he needs to get out of dodge.

During the courthouse stampede, Cristian spots Marlowe and sees someone about to do something horrible to her so he grabs her and runs. From that moment on, Cristian sees an opportunity to save Marlowe and finds himself doing that over an extended period of time. Can they both survive this "new world" and get back to some semblance of life before the EMP blast?

I am eagerly anticipating the next book in this series!

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Destiny of Light (Quirk of Destiny Book 3) by Catherine Greenall

 

Destiny of Light by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a way to wrap up this series!! Catherine Greenall created a masterpiece in this trilogy and this last book just tied up all the ends so neatly...or did it??!?!

I do highly recommend reading these books in order. Each book builds on the previous and you'll lose a lot of background if these are read out of order.

This book focuses on genetically modified foods, nuclear bombs, dinosaurs of various kinds, Genies, crazy politicians, and so much more!! Callum and his crew are on the hunt for others like them who are against all these GMOs and misuse of environmental resources. When political foes try to squash them, Callum and his crew have to make some life-altering decisions. Haven't they already endured enough?

It's hard for me to write an adequate review without accidentally throwing in spoilers so I'm just going to leave this at.....YOU NEED TO READ THIS SERIES!!!

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Return to Gallanvaig (A Quirk of Destiny Book 2) by Catherine Greenall

 

Return to Gallanvaig: Beyond A Quirk of Destiny by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don't even know where to start with this review because there are so many wonderful things about this book. I don't want to ruin anything though!!

It's been a couple of years since the Genies started taking over. Calum finds himself even more intent of saving his family and those he loves. The Genies have gained power and are becoming even harder to stave off. Then another world power comes to light causing even more trouble.

What's more troubling than this? The fact that this book could potentially become reality in some sense. Can humanity be humane again? Just like the previous book, don't try to eat anything while reading this book. As a matter of fact, this book will have a person questioning food at all. How about finding a new source of nourishment?

This author has a way of gripping the reader from page 1 to the end. There is a significant cliffhanger that has me hungering for more and I can't wait to read the next book!

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A Quirk of Destiny (Quirk of Destiny Book 1) by Catherine Greenall

 

A Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et Ignorabimus by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It's where the Hunger Games meets The Walking Dead! There are so many great things about this book! It's thrilling, scary, edge of your seat reading enjoyment!

First of all, I know this is a fictional book but I could see this really happening. Maybe it already is in other forms?!?! Calum is still dealing with the loss of his fiancé, Siobhan. We never really know why she took her life but I could only surmise after reading this book. He throws himself even more into his work for the Department but becomes more and more troubled by some of the research that he sees is going on. It's not long before he finds himself on a journey to save not only himself, but others who are still very much like him in their thoughts and beliefs.

Moral of the story? Be mindful of what you eat. It might come back to haunt you.

I am excited to know that this is a trilogy and I eagerly await an opportunity to fit the other books in my reading schedule. There is something about Hannah that I did not like in this book and I have a feeling (actually I'm really hoping that my hunch is correct) that we might be seeing her again in a more prominent fashion.

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