Apocalypse Weird: The Serenity Strain by Chris Pourteau is an exciting blend of science, mysticism, and the struggles of a broken family. The science and mysticism come as a no-brainer when you’re reading a series of interrelated novels in a world gone apocalyptic. But the soul of The Serenity Strain is the Hughes family.
Mark Hughes has moved out, and his estranged wife, Lauryn, and teen daughter, Megan, soon find themselves in need of help from Mark after a devastating series of hurricanes hits Houston. The problem is, along with the storms, something else blew into town. A powerful being, she calls herself ID, and gathers some escaped prisoners—who are part of a genetic experiment—from the facility where Lauryn works. Meanwhile, the scientist behind the experiment is determined to hunt them down and find out just where things went wrong.
This is a more-than-worthy addition to the Apocalypse Weird series of books, and Pourteau puts a lot of heart and soul into The Serenity Strain. I’m ever hopeful that he’ll continue where he left off, because I am looking forward to reading more of what happens in his apocalyptic corner of the world. I highly recommend it.
Note: This book has been rebranded as Stormbreak (The Serenity Strain Book 1).
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