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SeattleBookMama
, February 19, 2018
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Welcome to the spiderpocalypse. Boone wraps up his creepy, crawly trilogy with engaging characters, great humor, and an ending that is deeply satisfying. My thanks go to Net Galley and Atria books for the DRC. The narrative begins with a recap of our characters and what has gone before. As we rejoin President Stephanie Pilgrim, she is faced with an attempted coup. The military divides into camps, and quick thinking is called for. After all, Pilgrim knows there’s only a matter of time before everything goes “kaploowee.” Boone has several side characters and plot threads that heighten suspense.In my favorite thread, we join the Prophet Bobby Higgs and his followers. It’s so droll and darkly funny. Ultimately, of course, what we have are spiders, and here Boone saves the best for last. New to the series is the “Hell Spider”, and the descriptions are his most deliciously satisfying yet. Boone’s progressive bent makes good fiction even better. I particularly appreciate his deep and abiding respect for women.Recommended to all that enjoy a good horror series.
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