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A speculative thriller set in the aftermath of what seems to be the end of the world….It all happened so fast. One minute Thomas Vale was hoping to find new life in the marines, the next he was herding the unaffected into the city… and laying the affected to waste. Following orders in a time of utter chaos. And chaos it was.… Mankind’s demise finally began…then the mist set in. Those who survived eke out an existence in a world of shadows where danger lurks... more
Published: March 27, 2012 by Macmillan Publishers
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy. Fiction. 304 pages
John’s unsparing, hard-edged depiction of cynicism and immorality marks him as an author to watch.
Full ReviewUnfortunately, a good deal of the potential built up through the first half of the book is cast aside shortly after we begin to get answers to questions about the novel’s world.
Full ReviewUnfortunately, once the Big Conspiracy is revealed, the novel shifts from an introspective noir to a still thoughtful but somewhat clichéd thriller
Full ReviewThe ride to Three A.M.’s explosive ending is fast and satisfying.
Full Review...the degree to which the story and characters fall apart post-mid book revelation make it impossible for me to give this title a pass.
Full ReviewThree A.M. offers a lot of potential that it ultimately doesn't fulfill near as well as it could have.
Full ReviewFor a taste of old school science fiction horror, then I highly recommend Steven John's triumphant debut, Three A.M.
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