The
Stronghold is a young adult novel that has more thrills and excitement than
most of the adult thrillers that I’ve read this year. First of all, the cover
is very simple, almost nondescript, but for some reason it grabbed my
attention. After reading the synopsis for the book, I wasn’t sure I could read
another zombie survival novel but since it sounded somewhat different I decided
to try it and I am so glad I did. Without giving anything important away, this
is not a book about surviving a zombie apocalypse. Rather, it’s about surviving
the people around you when you begin to learn about all of the lies that have
been told.
Bowie
is set to become the newest leader of the militia on an island strong hold, the
last place that has survived the destruction of the world some decades ago. He
follows all of the rules and believes everything that he has been told by his
commander, a grizzled old soldier named Byrne. When something from the outside
world invades Bowie’s world, it makes him question everything he has been
taught. It’s those questions that cause Bowie and a couple of his unlikely
allies to take action. All three must run for their lives as Bowie becomes
hunted by the very people he once trained beside.
This is
such an excellent novel that I couldn’t put it down until it was finished.
There wasn’t a page that didn’t keep me wanting to turn to the next one. The
characters are very well written and even though there isn’t a lot of
information about most of them, they are still so realistic that they ignite
strong feelings of dislike for some and a hope for survival for others. Bowie
is the most fleshed out character and he is wonderfully written. I love the
world that Mr. Bendix has created in these pages and the details he has given
with all of the rules and way of life in the stronghold’s own little society
are well thought out and planned. The action increases steadily through the
book and it is quite a fast-paced story. I can’t say enough good things about
The Stronghold and I look forward to reading more from Mr. Bendix.
I read
this in digital format and it worked well on my ereader.
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