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Purge of Babylon #3.2
The Fields of Lemuria: Keo, Part II
“Who the hell are these guys?”
Hunted through the Louisiana woods by a mysterious paramilitary group, Keo and Norris are about to reach the end of the line.
After months of running, hiding, and fighting for their lives, the ex-mercenary and the ex-cop will finally discover the identity of their pursuers—and why they will never, ever give up.
The planet may have been purged and the ghouls now hold complete dominion over the night, but in the day, man still remains the deadliest species.
After the Walls come down, the Fields will run red with blood...
Hunted through the Louisiana woods by a mysterious paramilitary group, Keo and Norris are about to reach the end of the line.
After months of running, hiding, and fighting for their lives, the ex-mercenary and the ex-cop will finally discover the identity of their pursuers—and why they will never, ever give up.
The planet may have been purged and the ghouls now hold complete dominion over the night, but in the day, man still remains the deadliest species.
After the Walls come down, the Fields will run red with blood...
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 16, 2014
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September 24, 2014
Another 5 stars for this series!! Action packed..Never a dull moment with Keo!! Loved it!! Can't wait for The Fires of Alantis!
May 13, 2021
Excellent
Love this series. I think I have read all the Purge books and I'm contemplating starting over and reading again. This collection has it all, tragedy, sadness, humor, humanity and hope...Dang I think I am going to re-read the series
Love this series. I think I have read all the Purge books and I'm contemplating starting over and reading again. This collection has it all, tragedy, sadness, humor, humanity and hope...Dang I think I am going to re-read the series
September 23, 2018
Wow
Wow is the only way to describe this book. Keo is a great character and exciting. I know Sam Sisavath has a winner with this character.
Wow is the only way to describe this book. Keo is a great character and exciting. I know Sam Sisavath has a winner with this character.
July 2, 2020
Get ready for an adventure
Well written, plenty of action, lots of twists and turns and near death. Looking forward to reading more about Leo in book 4.
Well written, plenty of action, lots of twists and turns and near death. Looking forward to reading more about Leo in book 4.
June 27, 2021
That's the good stuff..
July 27, 2022
Keo
Loved the book. Nice to learn about Neo and how he became a character in the Purge series that I've read
Loved the book. Nice to learn about Neo and how he became a character in the Purge series that I've read
November 7, 2023
Where was part two?
This book was the same as Keo #1. I expected more. I like keo, but want a different book. Not the same one.
This book was the same as Keo #1. I expected more. I like keo, but want a different book. Not the same one.
January 1, 2016
I was still a little peeved starting this book that I had to read it at all, since Sisavath doesn't mention in any summaries that reading the Lemuria books explains the background of Keo, who he brings in as a major character in the fourth Babylon book. In my opinion, he either needed to work the Lemuria books into the timeline of the Babylon series (since they occur during the same time anyway) or he needed to give us a paragraph or two explaining a little about Keo's background since he referenced it so much in the fourth Babylon novel. But I digress.
The book is okay. I hate to say it, but I don't care enough about Keo and his group to really invest in his story. It was a good plot, though, so I was interested in the overall "what's going to happen" which is why I read the two Lemuria books in the first place. Although, I will say, the creatures play a very downgraded role in this novel, which I thought was the sole purpose of the series in the first place. I care much less for daytime gun battles than I did for the nighttime fights of Babylon.
I also found myself rolling my eyes throughout the book when every new person Keo met asked the exact same question, "What kind of name is Keo?" because what Sisavath seems to not comprehend is people are different. I for one never wondered about his name at all until people started asking, and then it was only the mildest of curiosity. It was kind of funny, maybe, the first couple of times but definitely got old quick. Especially because it seems Keo's name wasn't a family name or an attempt of his mother's to rope Keo in with his Korean heritage. Nope, it's just a name she chose. So since there's no good back story and a lot of people wouldn't ask about it anyway, please stop beating the dead horse with the line.
There were more of those lines used in Lemuria as well, like the "tough girl" and "smart girl" and "then two--three--five more came through" (in reference to the creatures). The latter is annoying because it starts looking like none of the characters can count, or rather that they're still, over a year after "the purge" surprised when the creatures fall over themselves to get to humans. We know it's going to happen, there's no need to count them out every time. Or at least don't count like that every single time. Just leave it as "a lot" or "what looked like a dozen, with more on their heels." I learned in 9th grade to not overuse the same words/sentences and I am ashamed for the editors who didn't notate this.
Also, it seemed to me that Keo and his group, while on the run, had a pretty easy time of keeping out the creatures at night. This was a stark difference to the many times Will and Danny had a hard time keeping them out. I knew his experiences would be wildly different since he doesn't know about silver, but come on. Keo doesn't even have any close calls and neither, does it seem, do the men tracking him who also know nothing of the silver. It seemed unrealistic to me. Especially because Will and Danny are ex-Army and SWAT guys and if anyone would be able to build a barricade, it would be them and not a former mercenary.
Because of these issues, especially since it took me out of the story to either have an internal debate or spend time rolling my eyes at seeing yet another repeat of the exact same line used by completely different characters, this book is only a 2-star. I may read the third Lemuria just to find out what happens when/if Keo reunites with Gillian and because Sisavath is incredible with the plot, but his character development needs serious work.
The book is okay. I hate to say it, but I don't care enough about Keo and his group to really invest in his story. It was a good plot, though, so I was interested in the overall "what's going to happen" which is why I read the two Lemuria books in the first place. Although, I will say, the creatures play a very downgraded role in this novel, which I thought was the sole purpose of the series in the first place. I care much less for daytime gun battles than I did for the nighttime fights of Babylon.
I also found myself rolling my eyes throughout the book when every new person Keo met asked the exact same question, "What kind of name is Keo?" because what Sisavath seems to not comprehend is people are different. I for one never wondered about his name at all until people started asking, and then it was only the mildest of curiosity. It was kind of funny, maybe, the first couple of times but definitely got old quick. Especially because it seems Keo's name wasn't a family name or an attempt of his mother's to rope Keo in with his Korean heritage. Nope, it's just a name she chose. So since there's no good back story and a lot of people wouldn't ask about it anyway, please stop beating the dead horse with the line.
There were more of those lines used in Lemuria as well, like the "tough girl" and "smart girl" and "then two--three--five more came through" (in reference to the creatures). The latter is annoying because it starts looking like none of the characters can count, or rather that they're still, over a year after "the purge" surprised when the creatures fall over themselves to get to humans. We know it's going to happen, there's no need to count them out every time. Or at least don't count like that every single time. Just leave it as "a lot" or "what looked like a dozen, with more on their heels." I learned in 9th grade to not overuse the same words/sentences and I am ashamed for the editors who didn't notate this.
Also, it seemed to me that Keo and his group, while on the run, had a pretty easy time of keeping out the creatures at night. This was a stark difference to the many times Will and Danny had a hard time keeping them out. I knew his experiences would be wildly different since he doesn't know about silver, but come on. Keo doesn't even have any close calls and neither, does it seem, do the men tracking him who also know nothing of the silver. It seemed unrealistic to me. Especially because Will and Danny are ex-Army and SWAT guys and if anyone would be able to build a barricade, it would be them and not a former mercenary.
Because of these issues, especially since it took me out of the story to either have an internal debate or spend time rolling my eyes at seeing yet another repeat of the exact same line used by completely different characters, this book is only a 2-star. I may read the third Lemuria just to find out what happens when/if Keo reunites with Gillian and because Sisavath is incredible with the plot, but his character development needs serious work.
August 30, 2019
The book is very fabolous.
January 20, 2015
Another great title by Mr. Sisavath. The trademark humor between characters is there as is plenty of action and wonderful characters.
Keo and Norris are a splendid addition to the much revered (at least by most males) "buddy-action-comedy" line up. The dialogue is witty and furious. One of the cliches of the action genre (book and movie) is the impossible scenarios that the hero inevitably finds himself in. There are works out there where this plot device is overused and/or just so unbelievable that the book is unreadable. That is never the case with Mr. Sisavath's works. Yes, the heroes gets into situations where they are outnumbered, out gunned and just generally FUBAR'd but it always works. Not once did I feel like the situation was too over the top.
I enjoyed this story arc and I believe that Keo will make an excellent addition to the Song Island team once they meet up. I just hope that we have not heard the last of Norris. Or Gillian, but I am sure we will find out about Gillian and the rest of the crew. Eventually.
Keo and Norris are a splendid addition to the much revered (at least by most males) "buddy-action-comedy" line up. The dialogue is witty and furious. One of the cliches of the action genre (book and movie) is the impossible scenarios that the hero inevitably finds himself in. There are works out there where this plot device is overused and/or just so unbelievable that the book is unreadable. That is never the case with Mr. Sisavath's works. Yes, the heroes gets into situations where they are outnumbered, out gunned and just generally FUBAR'd but it always works. Not once did I feel like the situation was too over the top.
I enjoyed this story arc and I believe that Keo will make an excellent addition to the Song Island team once they meet up. I just hope that we have not heard the last of Norris. Or Gillian, but I am sure we will find out about Gillian and the rest of the crew. Eventually.
October 7, 2014
I took this book, the fifth in the Purge series with me camping and didn't stop til I reached the end. I seem to do that with all Sam's books. The people and relationships in this book are the best I've ever read. Yes, it's an apocalyptic novel but, more than anything, the people and their relationships are why this book drew me in. The banter between Will and Danny and Keo and Norris just makes you want to grin. Yes, the ghouls may be at the door, but you can bet Danny's got a joke ready and Norris will be grumpy. And Keo's name? That never gets old. I find myself waiting, very impatiently, for the next book. I follow a lot of authors and I don't think I've ever anticipated a book as much as this one. Highly recommend!
August 27, 2016
The chase continues. Keo, Norris, and crew make their way down river attempting to hook up with Jillian at the rendezvous point. One of their party was not playing with a full deck and wound up getting Keo and Norris in deep trouble by association. They were hunted across country by a paramilitary group whose leader lost his son due to Keo's inaction. These were the guys of, "Who the hell are those guys?" fame. 90% of the book is this cat & mouse chase through the woods. I came to know the characters more in this second book and liked them a bit more. Not sure how this will fold back into the Purge of Babylon series, which picks back up after this. Now if Audible would get with it and make the remaining books available I'd be all set.
September 27, 2014
Oops, didn't realize that I had not marked this as finished. This Babylon series just never lets up. Although I liked Walls of Lemuria better, I still liked this one a lot as well. I think I enjoyed Walls more because of the building the character relationships. With most of the characters gone in Fields, and the whole focus on Keo's escape, I felt it lacked a bit of the depth ( for lack of a better word) that kept me so emotionally connected to Walls. Still really liked it and can't wait to see what is in store for Keo now. Hoping for a reunion with Gillian and the others....and a meeting with Will and Danny!
April 26, 2015
I don't really know :(
Maybe it's becasue I've been following the series from the first book and grew attached to that storyline that a companion mini-series for newcomers just didn't hit the mark. The whole book devoted to a revenge hunt, and again only from one person's perspective? Sadly, it became tiresome right at the beginning and I finished it only becasue I felt I'd be missing out on something in the following books of the main series. Having read them: I now don't think I would. It saddens me to say it, but the Lemuria books were an unnecessary and quite plotless stop in an otherwise fun series. Then again, I'm not the target audience...
Maybe it's becasue I've been following the series from the first book and grew attached to that storyline that a companion mini-series for newcomers just didn't hit the mark. The whole book devoted to a revenge hunt, and again only from one person's perspective? Sadly, it became tiresome right at the beginning and I finished it only becasue I felt I'd be missing out on something in the following books of the main series. Having read them: I now don't think I would. It saddens me to say it, but the Lemuria books were an unnecessary and quite plotless stop in an otherwise fun series. Then again, I'm not the target audience...
April 24, 2015
I loved reading Keo's story and it was sorta nice to just read from one character, I'm on the fourth book and find all I want to read is his story lol Lara sorta bores me, I wish we'd get a chance to read from Carly's side, or even Danny would be a nice change. I loved this lil novels, but man, poor Norris and Keo, the struggle is real for those boys lol. Great series for anyone who loves end of the world books, its witty and serious at the same time, I love the banter between Norris and Keo :D
September 18, 2014
Another winner!
I read The Fields of Lemuria in one night and didn't want it to end. I have already pre-ordered the fourth book in the Purge of Babylon series, The Fires of Atlantis. All of Sisavath's books are wildly entertaining, unfold at breakneck speed, and are written with his unmistakable sense of humor breaking through in all the right places. The good guys are good, the bad guys are bad, and the zombie creatures are scary and disgusting. What more could you want?
I read The Fields of Lemuria in one night and didn't want it to end. I have already pre-ordered the fourth book in the Purge of Babylon series, The Fires of Atlantis. All of Sisavath's books are wildly entertaining, unfold at breakneck speed, and are written with his unmistakable sense of humor breaking through in all the right places. The good guys are good, the bad guys are bad, and the zombie creatures are scary and disgusting. What more could you want?
December 16, 2015
I read the combined edition (with 3.1 and 3.2). Keeping up the (very) high adrenaline, action-packing, barely-breathing style, Sam Sisavath introduces a new character that we can expect to play a role in the main series. This offshoot is definitely worth reading, although as I go through the series, I do see some repetition of scenarios that characters find themselves in. Still, this is a great and highly entertaining series with strong dialogue and characters.
February 24, 2016
Another Perfect Series Tie In With Its Own Story
Once again the Purge of Babylon Series delivers another well written, wonderful, story that brings better characters, settings, and story than most books I have read. I would recommend this book and its series to anyone who enjoys sci-fi fantasy with vampires or who enjoys a great story with some science fiction. Definitely read this book and series.
Once again the Purge of Babylon Series delivers another well written, wonderful, story that brings better characters, settings, and story than most books I have read. I would recommend this book and its series to anyone who enjoys sci-fi fantasy with vampires or who enjoys a great story with some science fiction. Definitely read this book and series.
November 14, 2014
Excellent!
I simply can't get enough!! This is one of the most intriguing novels I have read thus far. I love the twists and turns. Keo is an amazing character that continues to develop. On to the next and I will definitely be going back to the very first of this series. Although I don't Keo will be in there. Still excited to read more!
I simply can't get enough!! This is one of the most intriguing novels I have read thus far. I love the twists and turns. Keo is an amazing character that continues to develop. On to the next and I will definitely be going back to the very first of this series. Although I don't Keo will be in there. Still excited to read more!
February 2, 2015
Loved the cliffhangers at the end of each book, read the whole series. Not much originality with some of the weaknesses of the zombies, but it didn't matter because the pace was perfect and the action scenes were well written. The dynamics of the relationships between the characters were okay, but flowed well. Overall, it was quite entertaining.
September 24, 2015
Keo, like Will and Danny, must have nine lives. I did like that the book focused on him, because out of this sequel he's the most interesting.
I must say though, that wasting time and supplies chasing two dudes who killed your kid, seems stupid. More important things are going on, like finding food and not dying.
I must say though, that wasting time and supplies chasing two dudes who killed your kid, seems stupid. More important things are going on, like finding food and not dying.
September 17, 2014
Great Book!!
If your already a fan of the series or thinking about joining the party you won't be disappointed! Couldn't put this book down and devoured it in one sitting! Can't wait for Atlantis to be released next month!!
If your already a fan of the series or thinking about joining the party you won't be disappointed! Couldn't put this book down and devoured it in one sitting! Can't wait for Atlantis to be released next month!!
December 16, 2014
Better
What a good action packed sequel to the original. This follows on the story of Keo and Norris and what happens in their small war with Pollard. Now to read the next book in the series.
What a good action packed sequel to the original. This follows on the story of Keo and Norris and what happens in their small war with Pollard. Now to read the next book in the series.
January 26, 2015
Good adventure story.
Good adventure story. It keeps you interested. You get attached to the characters. Read these books in order!. Good thing the bad guys can't shoot straight though!
Good adventure story. It keeps you interested. You get attached to the characters. Read these books in order!. Good thing the bad guys can't shoot straight though!
September 22, 2015
Cliffhanger
I have to know more! Which is the correct next one in the series? I don't want to just randomly purchase something that has me in the middle of a different series just because the cover looks similar!
I have to know more! Which is the correct next one in the series? I don't want to just randomly purchase something that has me in the middle of a different series just because the cover looks similar!
October 4, 2014
I like this series but felt this one ground to a halt about 85% of the way through.
October 22, 2014
CANT GET ENOUGH!!!!! That's all I have to say! Nothing more is needed!
November 4, 2014
The Fields of Lemuria
Another Great Read! Could not stop reading this book! Sam Sisavath weaves an engaging story that is hard to put down.
Another Great Read! Could not stop reading this book! Sam Sisavath weaves an engaging story that is hard to put down.
November 23, 2014
Fantastic, cant wait for more!
May 16, 2015
So good
Great story keeps moving and keeps you pumped! Hasn't dragged at any point in the series. Start at the beginnings!
Great story keeps moving and keeps you pumped! Hasn't dragged at any point in the series. Start at the beginnings!
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