From the bestselling author that brought you the award-winning Extinction Cycle series comes an all new vision of the apocalypse and the future of humanity. Ten years ago, Hell Diver Xavier “X” Rodriguez fell to Earth. Those he left behind went on without him aboard the airship he once called home. Michael Everhart–the boy once known as Tin–has grown into a man and the commander of Hell Diver … and the commander of Hell Diver Raptor Team. While Michael dives to help keep the Hive in the air, Captain Leon Jordan rules with an iron fist at the helm of the ship. But unrest stirs under his strict leadership as a prophecy of hope sweeps the lower decks.
When a mysterious distress signal calls the Hell Divers to the surface, Michael and his loyal team begin to uncover long-buried truths and the secrets Captain Jordan will do anything to keep. They dive so humanity survives … but will they survive the ultimate betrayal?
USA Today and Audible bestselling author Nicholas Sansbury Smith delivers another heart-pounding thriller in Hell Divers II: Ghosts, the second book in the acclaimed science fiction series.
“An exciting new take on the end of the world and a thrilling race to survive… Sure to delight fans of survival and post-apocalyptic thrillers.”–A. G. Riddle, author of The Atlantis Gene, on Hell Divers
“Relentless action and danger in a gritty postapocalyptic world where survival depends on a few brave men and women. Hell Divers is one hell of a page turner!”–Bob Mayer, New York Times bestselling author of the Area 51 series, on Hell Divers
“An action-packed page-turner…You won’t be able to put this book down until the last searing page.”–Mike Shepherd, New York Times bestselling author, on Hell Divers
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This is book 2, and while I try to stay away from spoilers, I could accidentally spoil something for those who haven’t read book 1 yet, so read at your own peril!!
Set 10 years after the last book, this sees everyone aboard the Hive believing that X died, but one man knows the truth and will do anything necessary to keep his secret. The young Tin isn’t so young anymore and is now a Hell Diver like his father and X. When Magnolia is though to have found out a devastating secret, she is sent on a mission and ultimately ends up falling to the earth. Michael, aka Tin, and his team mate Rodger believe she is still alive and, despite the objections from the Captain, dive down to find her. Will they survive the wasteland the earth has become?
The ending of book 1 left me with a hole in my heart so I couldn’t wait to dive into this straight away!! Once again, the author grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go till the bitter end!!! I couldn’t read this fast enough, yet I didn’t want it to end. My poor, poor heart took a beating with this one! A certain character and what was happening to him had me on the edge of my seat, and when I got to the end of the book, I was cursing the author for not having him in it enough!! But it also made me extra excited for book 3 because I can sorta see where this is going, well it’s more that I’m hoping I know where this is going! There’s two characters I want to meet each other and I’m hoping and praying they do!! Sorry if that sounds vague but I don’t do spoilers!!
This one focuses on Team Raptor. Michael is the head Diver and is doing it to honour his dad. Plus, things are getting pretty bad on the ship and resources are getting thin. The lower decks are seconds away from revolting and the Divers are the only ones who can help. When one of the team, Magnolia, is lost, the Captain sends down a small team to retrieve some much needed power cells that are in the red zone near where she fell. He tells the team that their main priority is to find the equipment and if they have time then they can look for Magnolia. Michael isn’t one of the initial ones to go, but he learns something that shocks him to the core and dives down to the earth. Team Raptor set off into the heart of Hell, to find Magnolia and to learn the truth that the captain has kept hidden!
I loved Team Raptor! While I was disappointed that we didn’t get to see one of my favourite characters, I still ended up loving all the new ones! Michael has grown into an amazing person. He is brave, strong and fights for what is right, no matter the consequences. Magnolia is as sassy as ever! She is awesome and I’m hoping she realises that there is a certain someone who is perfect for her!! I also loved Rodger. He is quite the character 🙂 Once again, this author excels in the way he develops his characters. They are all relateable and ones you can’t help but love. They get under your skin!! Lol. He also writes loathsome bad people. The captain is one of the worst and I hated him!!
In all, this book is non stop! This author is a master storyteller and is firmly on my auto buy list. If you love heart stopping action and adventure, jawdropping secrets and twists, monsters galore and characters that will steal your heart, then this is a series for you!! I highly, highly recommend!! “We dive so humanity survives”
R.C Bray is phenomenal!! I don’t think there’s any other word to describe him to be honest. The atmosphere… the fear and panic the characters felt, was brought alive with his performance. Every character was clearly defined and had their own tone. He is one of the best, and it shows!!
This was even better than the first! While I miss X, the new characters are just as badass! The story and world just keep getting more interesting! I cannot wait for the third book!
I listen to all the Hell Divers book series. The story is great. The reader is amazing!
Loving the story line. I was unable to put this book down!
Another fantastic book in this original series. Loved it. I can’t recommend them enough.
The first book wasn’t an anomaly I’m happy to say but I knew it wouldn’t be. Mr. Smith is a very gifted writer!
“Ghosts” the second in the intriguing and exciting Hell Divers series opens ten years after Hell Diver Xavier “X” Rodriguez plummeted back to Hades, having had no response to the SOS sent to his airship and eluding the Siren swarm with his dog Miles. On board the ship a grownup Michael Everhart (Tin) commands the Raptor Team, while Captain Leon Jordon rules the ship; the death toll for Hell Divers high as they search for parts and power cells in the radiated wasteland of Earth while still-born babies are the norm and cancer stalks the halls claiming more of humanity’s last survivors.
Intertwined in this plot is the search for survivors in the ITC bunker on Hilltop Bastion after an SOS is received, while on the Hive Michael and his team search for the truth about the past, uncovering Captain Jordon’s long-held secrets that he will do anything to cover up.
Set in the future after the death of Captain Ash who wanted to find a new home for the remnant of humanity on the airship, the Hive groaning and creaking after 260 years, a refuge must be found before mankind no longer exists. Into an atmosphere of fear, uncertainty, violence and death, after a harrowing storm and the loss of the ship’s rudders causes an accident that sends Hell Diver Magnolia Kalib hurtling to earth the story heats up when Captain Jordon reluctantly sends a dive team to follow-up on a mysterious distress call and to locate her body. Intensity and suspense escalate not only as the team discovers that she’s alive and someone on board wants her dead but after every confrontation with mutant creatures like the Sirens and the Vultures they discover secrets from mankind’s past.
Fast-paced and action-packed, the plot twists and turns as Tin and Lyla Brower begin to unravel Captain Jordon’s sinister deception while revealing a prophecy and discovering a lost transmission that sends them hurtling to earth to find the Hell Diver Team so together they can search for a Diver long missing. A page-turner as the Hell Divers face off with Sirens and other mutated creatures, this well-developed plot moves to a thrilling ending that promises an electrifying third book.
Among the compelling characters that bring the story to life are calm and logical Commander Michael Everhart (Tin); stubborn, tough and smart Lieutenant Katrina DaVita; the fearless and feisty Magnolia Katib; impulsive and unflustered Layla Brower; as well as the cold, uncompromising Captain Leon Jordon. All add to the tension and drama that swirls around the crew and airship in this post-apocalyptic world.
“Ghosts” is a soaring adventure loaded with a mesmerizing plot and great characters as the Hell Divers struggle to save the last remnant of humanity. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series. (less)
After the ending for the first book, which nearly killed me, I was clapping my hands in stupid glee when I read the beginning for this second book. I got all silly, talking out loud to myself about how good this was going to be.
It’s many years later and there’s some new divers in town. They don’t have much of a life expectancy and recruits are always needed. When disaster strikes the sister ship and a risky rescue is attempted, no one could have foreseen what was to come. The conspiracies that would be revealed. The secrets kept. And…what horrors waited below, on the surface.
Man, I hope they make these books into movies. They are freakin fantastic. Action explodes off the pages. Creepy things scare the crap out of you. Suspense has you chewing your fingernails. And the character’s grab hold of you and won’t let go.
Is this book as good as the first one? Hell yes! And I’ve already pre-ordered the third one. Now waiting anxiously for it to be released. Stay tuned.
This is an excellent follow up to book 1. Nicholas Sansbury Smith has become one of my favorite authors! I am loving this series so far. Lots of action! It’s not your typical post apocalyptic series. This series takes place 250 years after WW3. Humanity has been forced to live in sky ships where it is safer. The planet is full of mutated life and electrical storms. This is one of those books you just can’t put down! Great narration by R. C. Bray! He is one of the best narrators out there in my opinion. Looking forward to book 3!
A fantastic, wild ride!
If you’re on blood pressure medication, you might want to swallow that pill just prior to reading HD2. This remarkable series continues to ramp up the suspense. Ten years after Xavier “X” Rodriguez was left behind on earth’s horrific surface, the dwindling survivors aboard the airship Hive are running out of time. Strong writing and an ingenious plot line meld to create an outstanding work of post-apocalyptic fiction!
Looking forward to HD3 and more adventures with the stalwart “RodgeMan”.
Trust is earned.
Just like the first book in this series, I enjoyed this book. It’s borderline a mindless action thriller (entertaining but not “deep”). I think it would translate VERY well into a movie!
If you read the first, you have to read the second, right? With this series you desperately wanted to read the second. Now, we are waiting for the 3 book to come out. If you are into sci-fi this is a must read and a page turner. You hate to put it down when you start reading.
Amazing continuation of the story.
Loved it
how does he squeeze so much into so little. couldn’t wait to read this 2nd in the series. I was so happy to see it come out. can’t wait to see the 3rd one come down the line. you’ll want to fly right through the series.
Surprised by this book. Started out ok, and I was deciding to continue or find something else, and, ‘bam’, the story took off and really became a page-turner. Really glad I kept reading!
Great read with great characters and GREAT story
Innovative concept in action. Comfortable and entertaining read. Highly recommend this book and series!
Waiting for HD III