By: Max Allan Collins Publisher: Del Rey Average Rating: Binding: Mass Market Paperback Label: Del Rey Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 272 Publication Date: June 03, 2003 Release Date: June 03, 2003
Product Description: Secrets and betrayals, as the saga of Dark Angel continues!
In a chaotic world where the lines between good and evil often blur, and violent anarchy and brutal repression become commonplace, secrets can be deadly. So when Max discovers a shattering truth that Logan has kept concealed from her for years, the betrayal threatens the very essence of their trust.
Yet when Logan is kidnapped, all questions of truth and loyalty are cast aside. Max’s search will lead her to a familiar, menacing enemy—and back into the shadow of the Snake Cult, which waits for her with chilling anticipation.
But the search will also lead her into wholly unexpected territory. Locked in the fight of her life, Max will discover a captive of the cult who can provide her with the one thing that has haunted her ever since she escaped from Manticore. . . .
All dark angel books are great I purchased all the Dark Angel related books (Before the Dawn, Skin Game, After the Dark, Eyes Only Chronicles)They were all much better than I expected. Mr. Collins is a very good writer.
Finshing up the series nicly I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It did a really nice job of finishing the series of Dark Angel and all the things we didn't get to see. I could actually picture what happened in this Novel really happening in the series. So I would highly recommend this Novel if your looking for closure for the short run series of Dark Angel which in my personal opinion second season was much better then the first so in true second season fashion this book takes us into the Dark Angel world and its a really fun ride.
Devin
after the dark Again, this (the third and final) book provides yet another good chapter for what would have been another good episode. It would have made a good "movie" or even series finale if it had the chance. This book solves the Max-Logan virus issue, defeats the conclave (the snake-cult), gets rid of Ames White, and brings back Lydecker (who went missing in early season two). Just as with "Skin Game", I read the entire book in less than a week, which tells myself that I pretty much enjoyed it and was engaged in the story. It provides closure to Max & Logan's problems, past and present, and to most of the other questions that stuck around at the end of the television series. I know some people consider these books to be a glorified "fan fiction" but I'm just glad that I didn't have to make the end up on my own. The book has its flaws but I think Collins did a fine job of wrapping up the saga. It's an easy read, not too complicated, but not completely cheesy.
Badly written literature I've read Skin Game and After the Dark in hope of learning what happened after the exciting events at the end of Dark Angel's 2nd seasons, and I'm disappointed. The books suffer from several problems, including:
Certain plot lines were dropped. The runes were a dramatic & important part of the last chapters of the 2nd season. The runes are mentioned only once, toward the end of After the Dark, to acknowledge the runes' appearance on Max's body.
Some plot lines, such as finding Sandeman & Max's mother, were left open, possibly in order to leave the door open for more books depending on the success of Skin Game and After the Dark.
The text is repetitive, reiterating material from the TV series.
The books contradict the series on certain points, such as Logan being unable to walk without the exoskeleton.
Other problems are due to the attempt to close the rich and complex series with the equivalent of two episodes, where a dozen would probably be required.
One such problem is using deus ex machina like solutions to certain problems, such as to remove the siege on terminal city and removing the anti-logan virus from Max's blood.
Another is the lack of development in the characters. Combined with the repetitive use of phrases to remind the reader of the characters from the series, it gives the effect of flatness or even caricatures.
Another Terrific! With a hidden twist this book is action packed and has the continuing romance between max and logan resolved at last. the perfect end to the series in my opinion. loved it!
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