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The Last Survivors #4
The Last Command
Death is inescapable in the wild.
Blackthorn’s army marches toward the Ancient City as power struggles ensue in Brighton. Several outcasts gather in the collapsed world of the Ancients. Will they find answers and survive, or will they perish?
Blackthorn’s army marches toward the Ancient City as power struggles ensue in Brighton. Several outcasts gather in the collapsed world of the Ancients. Will they find answers and survive, or will they perish?
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2016
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T.W. Piperbrook
110 books391 followersT.W. Piperbrook lives in Connecticut with his wife and son. He is the author of the CONTAMINATION series, the OUTAGE series, and co-author of THE LAST SURVIVORS, as well as the author of THE RUINS. In his former lives, he has worked as as a claims adjuster, a touring musician, and a business systems analyst for a Fortune 500 company.
Now he spends his days fighting zombies, battling werewolves, and roaming Ancient cities.
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February 11, 2021
The army vs the monsters vs the clergy
Blackthorne's army sets out to kill the monsters. When Winthrop recruits most of the men to his side and they chant with him instead of fighting thing go bad fast. Beck and Oliver escape. Meanwhile in Breighton Tenbrook has put all the resisters on pyres including Evan. The largest part of this book is on the army and Breighton. On to book five, I want to see how the story continues.
Blackthorne's army sets out to kill the monsters. When Winthrop recruits most of the men to his side and they chant with him instead of fighting thing go bad fast. Beck and Oliver escape. Meanwhile in Breighton Tenbrook has put all the resisters on pyres including Evan. The largest part of this book is on the army and Breighton. On to book five, I want to see how the story continues.
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November 23, 2018
Good. Not as good as previous ones
Writing is still very compelling, but I was not as entertained as with the other books. There is a lit happening, mostly a lit of fighting. The description of these were very realistic specifically the behaviour of the camp followers. Both on the field and in town too much gore for my taste.
W/o giving away the plot lets just say that u are in for a lot of unexpected deaths & twists in the storyline. Yet, I did not find this particular bk as compeling nor felt as enthralled as with the others.
Anyway the writing is still very good and I'll continue buying and reading this saga. At this point I am really interested on what they will do with Ivory.
Keep at it.
Writing is still very compelling, but I was not as entertained as with the other books. There is a lit happening, mostly a lit of fighting. The description of these were very realistic specifically the behaviour of the camp followers. Both on the field and in town too much gore for my taste.
W/o giving away the plot lets just say that u are in for a lot of unexpected deaths & twists in the storyline. Yet, I did not find this particular bk as compeling nor felt as enthralled as with the others.
Anyway the writing is still very good and I'll continue buying and reading this saga. At this point I am really interested on what they will do with Ivory.
Keep at it.
February 23, 2016
Good Read
Another great read in the series. It left me hanging and need to know what comes next. Looking forward to the next book.
Another great read in the series. It left me hanging and need to know what comes next. Looking forward to the next book.
December 27, 2017
Awesome
The keynote in the series has been that most of the characters are driven by fear. Unfortunately, their leaders are also and everyone is following their separate agendas. No one in this stew of betrayal and plots is sharing facts that their allies might need. A madman, or properly a second madman is poised to take control of the doomed army. A third madman is determined to assert total control of the last town.
It gets gritty. Religion and military strength usually leads to a bloody mess in a medieval environment. This book delivers it all. The impact of all these different threads, including the desires of little people are creating a situation that no one could have predicted.
You will certainly enjoy this volume.
The keynote in the series has been that most of the characters are driven by fear. Unfortunately, their leaders are also and everyone is following their separate agendas. No one in this stew of betrayal and plots is sharing facts that their allies might need. A madman, or properly a second madman is poised to take control of the doomed army. A third madman is determined to assert total control of the last town.
It gets gritty. Religion and military strength usually leads to a bloody mess in a medieval environment. This book delivers it all. The impact of all these different threads, including the desires of little people are creating a situation that no one could have predicted.
You will certainly enjoy this volume.
July 15, 2019
What a crazy and cruel world. So glad I do not live there with all those cruel idiots.
In the beginning I must admit finding it hard to get all the characters.I got confused easily, especially with Evan and Beck and Frances. They appeared all the same to me.
As does the mother and daughter in the forest and as do Ivory and Oliver. They share similar characters which is not a compliment.
That being said I still want to know what is going to happen but as I am now in book 5 I do not think that much as I hoped would happen, will because time is too short.
In the beginning I must admit finding it hard to get all the characters.I got confused easily, especially with Evan and Beck and Frances. They appeared all the same to me.
As does the mother and daughter in the forest and as do Ivory and Oliver. They share similar characters which is not a compliment.
That being said I still want to know what is going to happen but as I am now in book 5 I do not think that much as I hoped would happen, will because time is too short.
March 10, 2018
Awesome
This series had me hooked from the start. The world is built with suchb detail and the characters so do complex in thought, actions and growth it that it is easy to revision both. Great writing! Each book is better than the previous one and the story flows easily. It is not forced. Highly recommend this book and series as well as the other books this author had written. Ive NEVER been disappointed in any book this author had written. Very talented.
This series had me hooked from the start. The world is built with suchb detail and the characters so do complex in thought, actions and growth it that it is easy to revision both. Great writing! Each book is better than the previous one and the story flows easily. It is not forced. Highly recommend this book and series as well as the other books this author had written. Ive NEVER been disappointed in any book this author had written. Very talented.
November 27, 2017
Another Can't Put Down Read
William and his mother Ella, along with his sister and Bray travel to the Ancient City. And they aren't the only ones to do so. Blackthorns and his army arrives too for the fight of all time. But there is a twist to the story that will shock all readers alike.
William and his mother Ella, along with his sister and Bray travel to the Ancient City. And they aren't the only ones to do so. Blackthorns and his army arrives too for the fight of all time. But there is a twist to the story that will shock all readers alike.
May 20, 2019
4 Stars!!
The Last Command is the fourth book in A Dystopian Society in a Post Apocalyptic World. This book continues with the alternating storylines of the different characters. There are several major events that happen in this book. Several main characters die and some new information comes to light. I can’t wait to start reading the next book in the series!
The Last Command is the fourth book in A Dystopian Society in a Post Apocalyptic World. This book continues with the alternating storylines of the different characters. There are several major events that happen in this book. Several main characters die and some new information comes to light. I can’t wait to start reading the next book in the series!
July 23, 2020
Another one down, This one has a lot of action, I was please to find that this had a fair few zombies in this one. However Ivory and Jingo were left out a lot in this book, I was very interested in their story but it almost feels like they were forgotten. However I find Winthrop development in to a madman intriguing, I was expecting this outcome. But it has added so much to the story. 3.5 stars
February 4, 2022
Wow
This book has left me feeling .... Unsettled in the best kind of way.
Things that made me appreciate this book the most:
The actions of men backed into a corner with only bad choices left.
The actions of men who have choices and choose violence.
The actions of men who have forgotten their humanity entirely.
I'm going to go read the next book now.
This book has left me feeling .... Unsettled in the best kind of way.
Things that made me appreciate this book the most:
The actions of men backed into a corner with only bad choices left.
The actions of men who have choices and choose violence.
The actions of men who have forgotten their humanity entirely.
I'm going to go read the next book now.
July 23, 2017
Walking Talking
This is like watching "The Walking Dead", upset because it's over with no ending and yet anxious to read the next book. SPOILER: I wish it had been Winthrop instead of Blackthorn.
This is like watching "The Walking Dead", upset because it's over with no ending and yet anxious to read the next book. SPOILER: I wish it had been Winthrop instead of Blackthorn.
December 18, 2017
A must read!
I can't say stress how great this series is. I am kinda sad I'm fixing to start the last book! However, I saw last night there is another series about this series! I'm so excited. These guys are talented! Keep them coming please!
I can't say stress how great this series is. I am kinda sad I'm fixing to start the last book! However, I saw last night there is another series about this series! I'm so excited. These guys are talented! Keep them coming please!
October 26, 2019
Unable to stop
While reading this series I think I have it figured out, yea right. So many twist and turn you will think you are reading while riding a rollercoaster. Keep on reading this series it is a one of a kind
While reading this series I think I have it figured out, yea right. So many twist and turn you will think you are reading while riding a rollercoaster. Keep on reading this series it is a one of a kind
October 29, 2019
The version that I read was book four from "The Last Survivors Box Set: The Complete Post Apocalyptic Series (Books 1-6)". A continuation of the story started in book one. Once more, it's more of the same, AND yes, that is still a good thing!!
The ending to this book was really good.
The ending to this book was really good.
August 20, 2020
Things are getting serious now so 4 stars. You would think by now I would know better than to read these she I'm supposed to be going to sleep, next thing you know it's 6am and another book is finished.
May 7, 2021
It´s the fourth book, so everyting is already well stablished. In this book, there isn´t so much rush, it´s kind of slow, or slower paced, but but we have a lot of Oliver, and he´s amazing. So in a nutshell, another great book, with a good cliffhanger to the second last book.
September 1, 2022
Ok, We now have to many characters. I don't get why the general would choose to sacrifice so many people to avoid the famine. Why not come up with a better plan than that. For me the only interesting characters are Jingo and his side kick Ivory.
March 28, 2023
This series just gets better with every book. The world building is excellent and keeps you invested in the interplay between characters. A couple unexpected twists keep the end of this book exciting and ready for the next.
July 26, 2017
Book Four - The Last Command
Once again a heart stopping episode bringing me nearer the end of this series. Not sure my heart can take the twists and turns of this series lol...
Once again a heart stopping episode bringing me nearer the end of this series. Not sure my heart can take the twists and turns of this series lol...
September 13, 2017
The series gets better
I like post apocalyptic thrillers and this series is certainly among the best I've read. I would recommend it to anyone with similar interests.
I like post apocalyptic thrillers and this series is certainly among the best I've read. I would recommend it to anyone with similar interests.
November 7, 2017
Can't wait to see what happens in the next book of the series.
July 31, 2018
Great read
I loved reading these books I couldnt put them down I read the whole series on vacation! Definitely would recommend this series and this author!!!!
I loved reading these books I couldnt put them down I read the whole series on vacation! Definitely would recommend this series and this author!!!!
August 2, 2018
Just for B. Adair
Good book will read it again in the future it says eleven more words required so I will do my part so B. Doesn't have to follow his dogs lead
Good book will read it again in the future it says eleven more words required so I will do my part so B. Doesn't have to follow his dogs lead
February 27, 2020
Another Good Read
Enjoyed another book in the series. My love/hate relationship with characters change do to the storylines. Looking forward to next book in series.
Enjoyed another book in the series. My love/hate relationship with characters change do to the storylines. Looking forward to next book in series.
March 9, 2022
Yeah! This is getting better and better
September 19, 2023
I am constantly entertained by everyone wetting their pants in fear.
November 8, 2023
Wow. Didn't see that coming 🙄
August 7, 2024
Not bad, but should have been edited down to 3 books.
June 22, 2025
Okay good, stuff is happening now.
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