Fledge: Applewood: Book II

Name: Fledge: Applewood: Book II
Price: 11.99 USD
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ISBN: 9781466234840

✍️ Brendan P Myers

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4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Scott Dugan survives a vampire outbreak while fleeing across America in this second Applewood novel.

The story tracks Scott Dugan’s escape from a Massachusetts town devastated by vampires. His uncle tries to protect him using scientific methods before they part ways. Scott then navigates a path that includes carnival acts and the estate of a reclusive rich man. The chase extends to Arizona, Colorado, and Washington D.C. He faces pressure from shadowy groups wanting to kill him. The core conflict shifts to his internal struggle with his new condition. He must decide if remembering his old self is worth losing his ability to live in daylight. This decision defines his future as he avoids being used by others.

Key Themes

vampire outbreak survival identity and self-discovery chase across America

Literary Context

Set in the United States, this 2011 novel continues a saga involving supernatural threats. It blends small-town horror with national conspiracy elements. The story moves from Massachusetts to Arizona and Colorado before reaching the White House. This progression reflects a modern take on vampire mythology mixed with political thriller tropes.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Stephen King · Anne Rice · Dean Koontz · Poppy Z. Brite

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Vampires

🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2011 📖 262 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781466234840

📝 Description: Fledge: Applewood: Book II

Brendan P Myers presents the second installment of the Applewood saga in Fledge. The narrative follows fourteen-year-old Scott Dugan as he survives a vampire outbreak that destroys his Massachusetts community. His uncle guides him away from shadowy forces seeking to exterminate people like Scott, believing science holds the key to their survival. When the two separate, Scott travels through various locations including cheap carnival sideshows and the home of a wealthy recluse with a dark history. The plot moves from Arizona deserts to Colorado peaks and eventually reaches the White House. Scott must avoid becoming a pawn in a deadly game while confronting his own nature. He learns that self-discovery requires embracing what he has become rather than clinging to his past life. This choice involves weighing his desire to remember who he was against the certainty of never seeing the sun again. This book suits readers interested in urban fantasy and supernatural survival stories. It appeals to those who enjoy young adult protagonists facing moral dilemmas about identity and humanity. The story draws on vampire lore and conspiracy thriller traditions. Myers qualifies as the author through this specific contribution to the Applewood series. Readers seeking lighthearted romance or historical nonfiction will find this work unsuitable. The narrative focuses on tension, chase sequences, and internal conflict rather than external action alone.

💎 Our verdict on Fledge: Applewood: Book II

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Myers delivers a tense exploration of transformation and survival, grounding supernatural horror in the gritty reality of a cross-country flight. The narrative effectively balances external threats from shadowy groups with Scott’s internal struggle against his new nature. By setting the story across varied American locales, the author creates a sense of pervasive paranoia and urgency. The focus on self-discovery and the cost of retaining one's past life adds depth to the typical vampire mythos. This book best suits readers who enjoy psychological horror intertwined with conspiracy thrillers. It avoids lighthearted romance, offering instead a serious look at what it means to remain human when one’s biology has fundamentally changed.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy supernatural survival stories with a strong emphasis on internal conflict will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those interested in young adult protagonists grappling with identity, humanity, and moral dilemmas amidst chaos. The book offers tension through chase sequences across diverse American landscapes, from carnival sideshows to political centers. Those who appreciate vampire lore reimagined through a scientific and conspiratorial lens will value the unique approach to immortality and daylight survival. It is suitable for fans of dark fantasy who prefer complex ethical choices over simple good-versus-evil tropes.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Myers delivers a tense exploration of transformation and survival, grounding supernatural horror in the gritty reality of a cross-country flight. The narrative effectively balances external threats from shadowy groups with Scott’s internal struggle against his new nature. By setting the story across varied American locales, the author creates a sense of pervasive paranoia and urgency. The focus on self-discovery and the cost of retaining one's past life adds depth to the typical vampire mythos. This book best suits readers who enjoy psychological horror intertwined with conspiracy thrillers. It avoids lighthearted romance, offering instead a serious look at what it means to remain human when one’s biology has fundamentally changed.