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Armageddon Axis
A dark menace returns to seize what remains of America's wastelands
Author:
Mark Ellis
Cover Artist:
Michael Herring
First Edition
Release Date:
December, 1999
Cover Price:
$5.99
ISBN-10:
0-373-63824-8
Audio Cassette
Release Date:
September, 2000
Cover Price:
$7.99
ISBN-10:
1-552-04467-X
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Teaser:
What was supposed to be the seat of power after the nuclear holocaust, a vast installation inside Mount Rushmore -- is a new power base of destruction. Kane and his fellow exiles venture to the hot spot, where they face an old enemy conspiring to start the second wave of Armageddon.
Back Cover:
ALIEN SPECTER
Though the detestation of the nukecaust has long passed, the unseen force that rules the earth's grim destiny watches over the polarized world of garrisoned cities and lawless Outlands. Once an enforcer of the New Order, Kane is a renegade who has uncovered humanity's dark secrets. Operating from the hellzones of the new America, his quest to stop the conspiracy ensnaring mankind endures...
PRIMAL INSTINCT
What was supposed to be the seat of power after the nuclear holocaust, the Anthill, a vast installation inside Mount Rushmore, is still a rich source of technological marvels -- and a new power base of destruction. Suspecting a trap, Kane and his fellow exiles venture to this hot spot via mat-trans to face an army of bioengineered monstrosities, a secret weapon and an old enemy conspiring to jump-start the second wave of Armageddon.
In the Outlands, the battle to reclaim the future has begun.
Reviews:
10
Definately one of the best!!
by Robey
Like all of the books in this series, Armageddon Axis is a terrific action story. I'm particularly fond of this one since it featured the return of Sindri, the evil dwarf from the first Outlanders I read, Parallax Red. It looks like Sindri is being set up as a recurring adversary for Kane, like Dr. Loveless is with Jim West. The plot in this one is compelling with new insights into the characters. Not only that, but the book ties in with one of the best Deathlands novels of the last few years, Stoneface. So much happens in this book it's best if everybody reads it for themselves. You won't be sorry
10
Ellis at his best!
by The Phantom
This is a brilliant masterpiece of science fiction adventure. I stayed up till four in the morning to finish this entertaining book, this story had me glued to the pages until the last word of the last chapter. I rate Armageddon Axis up there with my favorite titles in the series, Exile To Hell and Doomstar Relic.
The adventure starts outside the New Mexico redoubt, with Kane and friends discovering an Aurora craft, which is the smaller version of what they get to fly in later in the story. After wreaking havoc on the intallation there, they return to base to discover a request for help from their old "friend" Sindri. You need to read Parallax Red first to fully understand the background to this character. I found the return of Sindri to be a surprise, and I was delighted at the way Mark weaved his role into this story, I thought he was a more entertaining character than his first appearance. The whole scene with the Aurora jet was thrilling, I thought this book would make a great movie, the cinematic scenes involving both auroras would just be awesome!
I also enjoyed the perspective of Abrams in the administation Monolith. Some very interesting developments going on there, I liked the Kearney character, he was written very well, a character I hope to see more of in future titles. And this book has much, much more, Mark Ellis is simply the best writer in a talented group of GE writers. My socks have been knocked off once again!
10
Let the Rebellion Begin!
by Outlanders
It never ceases to Amaze me how book after book you are able to grab my attention and keep it from start to finish.
I am very impressed at how the whole feel of the series has changed, and the fact that the Outlander people are now starting to stage open rebellion against the hybrid barons.
It was also great to see what life was like in the anthill complex just after the war, and a peek into Lakesh's past. A few pages revealed a great deal about the man and his motives.
Keep up the excellent work!
8
RETURN OF SINDRI!
by One Eye Chills
This pivitol point in the series takes us once again into high adventure and action the likes of which only Mark Ellis can deliver.
Chock full of conspiracy's that will make your head spin, along with a futuristic jet that a dwarf can handle, this novel once again proves that Outlanders shows no hints of slowing down nor running out of steam anytime soon.