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The Light Reapers: Revenge and Redemption
Step into a world forever transformed by the emergence of Major Reece and his formidable brotherhood of ‘infected,’ whose relentless pursuit of global dominion reshaped life as we knew it. Against a backdrop of adversity and betrayals, our valiant team of saviors grapples with the daunting challenge of preserving unity. In the face of dire circumstances, they are forced to resort to unconventional measures, leading Priest and Webb to a crossroads between revenge and redemption as they strive to secure humanity’s survival.
Welcome to the gripping third installment of Gary Hickman’s series, The Light Reapers: Revenge and Redemption, set amidst a chilling zombie apocalypse. In this riveting narrative, Hickman weaves a tale that promises to captivate readers, leaving them hungry for more. Hickman’s skillful portrayal of the military is nothing short of impressive. From capturing the essence of army lingo to depicting the unwavering dedication of soldiers to protect others, the story exudes authenticity and draws readers into the heart of warfare. These characters’ loyalty, courage, and sacrifices add a layer of depth and immersion that genuinely resonates. Amid this meticulously crafted military setting, the protagonist, Priest, emerges as a shining example of Hickman’s attention to detail. With a multi-dimensional personality that acknowledges both strengths and weaknesses, Priest becomes an authentic and relatable figure. The tender portrayal of his affection for Lia adds genuine emotion, further engaging readers in his journey. Amidst the high-stakes drama, the narrative never falters in delivering thrilling, action-packed scenes. The author’s vivid descriptions of carnage, violence, and tactical maneuvers leave readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning each page.
The Light Reapers: Revenge and Redemption offers an enthralling and engaging read, firmly gripping its audience with visceral depictions and a well-crafted military backdrop. Gary Hickman’s storytelling prowess shines through, making this a must-read for fans of engaging action and captivating narratives.
Pages: 266 | ASIN : B0C6C6GQ45
The Light Reapers: Revenge and Redemption
In the gripping sci-fi novel, The Light Reapers: Revenge and Redemption, readers are thrust into a world where survival hangs by a thread. Following a devastating assault that left their beloved city of New Orleans in ruins, the resilient Light Reapers face a daunting path to embark on a treacherous sea voyage and seek a new existence. Little do they know that this fateful journey will take an ominous turn, shattering their already fragile hopes. As the team sets sail, the unsettling shadows of betrayal loom over them. Their trust is shattered, and they find themselves ensnared in a web of deception.
However, amidst the chaos, they unexpectedly cross paths with a decimated military unit desperately needing their expertise. United by circumstance, the Light Reapers welcome new blood into their ranks, forming an alliance that will forever alter their fate. But danger lurks on the horizon, for the evolving threat they face challenges the rules of engagement. The team finds themselves in a race against time, grappling with an ever-changing enemy, demanding new strategies and sacrifices. In the face of this daunting adversity, the Light Reapers must confront their desires for revenge or redemption.
Author Gary Hickman’s astute portrayal of military dynamics shines through in The Light Reapers Revenge and Redemption, capturing the essence of soldiers’ mannerisms and dialogue with precision. Characters such as Lia, a resilient and fitting addition to the team, embody this military-like spirit. The delightful interplay of witty banter among the characters deepens their bonds, particularly when faced with the relentless challenges the infected presents.
Readers accompanying the Light Reapers on their harrowing journey are immediately drawn into an engrossing atmosphere of palpable suspense and tension, skillfully established from the very first page. Navigating and surviving a post-apocalyptic world becomes a riveting and immersive experience. To fully appreciate the characters’ intricacies and their trials, it is advisable to read The Light Reapers as part of the series, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of each character’s development.
Hickman deftly explores a range of emotions throughout the narrative, defying the reader’s expectations. From the searing sting of betrayal to the unwavering courage displayed by the protagonists, the profound acts of self-sacrifice, and the indomitable strength of unity, the story embarks on an exhilarating emotional roller coaster ride. Amidst the book’s eventful nature, Hickman skillfully maintains a sense of coherence and closure, steering the narrative toward a profoundly satisfying conclusion.
With its exhilarating plot twists and highly original narrative, The Light Reapers: Revenge and Redemption, captivates readers and immerses them in a pulse-pounding odyssey that keeps them teetering on the edge of their seats. Each page is eagerly turned with breathless anticipation, propelled by the relentless action that unfolds.
Pages: 266 | ASIN : B0C6C6GQ45
The Light Reapers
The Light Reapers: Fight for a New Beginning is an intense, action-packed, military sci-fi novel that will have you on the edge of your seat. We follow the Light Reapers, who set out in a post-apocalyptic world to battle the infected. The story picks up right where the previous book left off, but it seems the infected are becoming more intelligent and have turned to torture the uninfected. The Light Reapers must decide to save the world or save themselves.
Author Gary Hickman doesn’t disappoint with this sequel as the action begins from the turn of the first page. We follow the same characters that were in the first book with the introduction of new characters. I appreciated that Lia is tough and can handle her own. Priest, tough on the outside but soft on the inside, especially when it comes to Lia. The descriptions of the battle scenes are gory and unapologetic, and Hickman does an excellent job of immersing the reader in the action.
The infected are described so well that I felt like I was watching a movie and genuinely afraid of them. This book is similar to the Walking Dead in the sense that the characters are tactical and must survive off the land, but also identical to the Ghost of Mars, where the infected look and act crazy and are not like your typical zombies. The plot and characters are unpredictable, and it’s hard to get attached to a surface because you never know if they will survive. This speaks volumes about the author’s writing style.
The Light Reapers is raw, gritty, and unfiltered and will have you wondering just what will happen next. This is one book that you will not be able to put down and will have you in awe until the very end. However, this book is not for you if you are sensitive to blood and gore.
Pages: 361 | ASIN : B09XVLXK7P
That SOB Deserved That!
The Light Reapers follows an elite team on a mission to rescue a scientist while battling hordes of zombies. What was the inspiration for the setup to your story?
I initially wrote the story during COVID and I was thinking about how the zombies were created. As I thought through different options, the media kept saying CORONA Virus and that stuck with me. For my first book, I wanted to write something that I was familiar with but also wanted to have fun with it. I have always loved zombies since I first saw Dawn of the Dead (the original). Zombies and the military seemed like a good combination. I mean, plenty of people had done it before successfully, so why not me? There are actually quite a few events in the book that were based on real life. The fighting, the tactics used, the interactions between some of the characters all had a significant influence on what I wrote. There are a few of the characters who are based on real people I served with. I obviously removed the enemies and put in the infected, changed the names and locations due to counterintelligence reasons, but most were still based on truth.
This seemed like a fun book to write. What scene in the story did you have the most fun writing?
Chapter 19, the scene with Randy. I didn’t like writing the situation so much, but the end result I had quite a bit of pleasure writing. Something in most books that aggrivates me is the vilan causes all this pain and suffering only to be shot dead to fall off a building. I wanted there to be some moments in the book where people said, “Yeah!”, that SOB deserved that!
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Brotherhood of the soldiers. Acceptance of the others whowere not originally part of the team. Retribution on those who chose to do evil, even though the apocalypse was on them. Just shows some people’s true character. I wanted to show that even though there lies no obligation to people, they stucktogetherand made a life as best they could.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
I am working on the sequel to The Light Reapers, this one is “The Light Reapers: Fight for a New Beginning”. The book is about 80% complete as far as writing. Then comes the editing. I could have done much better on the editing of the first book, so I am hiring a professional to edit the second book.
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Under a shroud of darkness and maliciousness, a viral weapon was being produced by an alliance of terrorists bent on the destruction of their respective enemies. When double-crossed by an ISIS faction, the viral weapon is stolen and prematurely unleashed on the planet.
Now facing a worldwide epidemic, The Light Reapers are deployed to rescue a scientist who may be able to develop an antidote. If that wasn’t difficult enough, they also must track down the ISIS faction and eliminate them. All while battling hordes of the infected.
The Light Reapers
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Media about zombies always seem to fall between two categories. You have the slow-and-somber kind like Max Brooks’ World War Z and George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead, and then you have the guts-and-gore kind like the video game Dead Rising and Stuart Gordon’s Eaten Alive.
Before opening this book, I didn’t know which category Gary Hickman’s The Light Reapers: End of the World falls under. I didn’t even know this was a zombie novel at all. But by the time I closed it I was glad it was the latter. From page one, blood and viscera start flying out of the page, and it hardly ever stops to give you a chance to catch your breath.
It tells the story of the titular Light Reapers, a special operations unit with members that will annihilate anything that steps in their way. Everything goes south when they infiltrate a terrorist lab where a mysterious bioweapon is being created. Prior to the mission, they have little to no information about the lab or the weapon. The mission was supposed to be simple: “make it to the lab area, assess the situation, infiltrate the facility, secure the formula and any other intel, then exfil.” What they find is anything but. Now the virus is unleashed on the planet, driving the whole world into darkness and chaos.
As crazy as the synopsis may sound, Hickman chose to ground the story in reality with references to real-world events. Still, that doesn’t make it any less imaginative and entertaining. The moments of extreme gore sometimes happen so suddenly with such detailed descriptions that they border on cartoonish. Still, like the obviously fake blood in early Romero films, that’s the beauty of it. The thought of the world’s population turning into a mindless undead horde is a tad depressing, so you got to have a ton of fun to balance it out. And by “fun,” I mean blowing-chunks-off-a-zombie’s-torso kind of fun.
Now that you’re reading this review, it may be too late to say that the best way to experience The Light Reapers: End of the World is to go in blind. Walk in thinking you’re about to read a war novel, then come out with a new zombie book instead. But at the end of the day, it’s a bloody good time, and gorehounds will surely lap it up.
Pages: 303 | ASIN: B0945G5MMQ
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