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After the End of the World (Carter & Lovecraft Book 2) by [Jonathan L. Howard]

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After the End of the World by Jonathan L. Howard brings the H.P. Lovecraft mythos into the twenty-first century.

The Unfolded World is a bitter and unfriendly place for Daniel Carter and Emily Lovecraft. In this world, the Cold War never happened because the Soviet Union ceased to exist in 1941. In this world the Nazi Großdeutschland is the premier superpower, and is not merely tolerated but indulged because, in this world, the Holocaust happened behind the ruins of the Iron Curtain and consumed only Bolsheviks, Communists, and others the West was glad to see gone. In this world, there are monsters, and not all of them are human.

But even in the Unfolded World, there are still bills to pay and jobs to do. Carter finds himself working for the German secret security service to uncover the truth behind a major scientific joint project that is going suspiciously well. The trail takes Lovecraft and him to a distant, abandoned island, and a conspiracy that threatens everything. To fight it, Lovecraft must walk a perilously narrow path between forbidden knowledge and soul-destroying insanity.

Fortunately, she also has a shotgun.

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"This is an entertaining and meticulously crafted mix of speculative history, suspense, sardonic humor, and cosmic horror." ―Publishers Weekly

“It’s not often one sees the reboot of a series that’s only one book old. But the second Carter and Lovecraft novel, following Carter & Lovecraft (2015), reboots the heck out of the series…This is a wonderful novel, ambitious on many levels and thoroughly successful. Its central characters are even more compelling than they were in their first appearance (here there’s an added fishout-of-water element), and the story is diabolically clever and convoluted. As readers wait for the next installment, they will ask themselves where Howard will take Daniel and Emily next.” –Booklist

Praise for Carter & Lovecraft

“This refreshingly original novel updates the eldritch horrors of H.P. Lovecraft for the 21st century.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Howard brings the fine writing and attention to detail (character, dialogue, environment) that he developed in the Cabal series to this new book, and his fans should follow him to Rhode Island. Those unfamiliar with the Cabal books, especially readers with a taste for modern-day urban fantasy, should also be pointed in this title’s direction.” ―Booklist

"Providence (including its more imaginary pockets of cosmic wrongness) comes to life in this pleasant mix of mystery and eldritch horror from the author of the Johannes Cabal series. The two engaging protagonists could easily ground an ongoing series of otherworldly whodunits." ―Library Journal

"Howard’s take on Lovecraft and his influence is unexpected and somewhat unique – and one of several reasons why this inaugural title is noteworthy." ―Bookgasm

“Carter & Lovecraft is a Pandora's Box loaded with all of the wonderfully twisted stuff I love, including a two-fisted homicide cop turned P.I., warped realities, a mysterious bookstore, the Cthulhu mythos, a dash of romance, and creepy fish-men. What's not to love? Jonathan L. Howard knows how to show his readers a wickedly good time.” ―Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Dead Ringers

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About the Author

JONATHAN L. HOWARD is a game designer, scriptwriter, and a veteran of the computer-games industry since the early nineties, with titles such as the Broken Sword series to his credit. He is author of Johannes Cabal the Necromancer, Johannes Cabal the Detective, and Johannes Cabal: The Fear Institute, as well as the YA novels Katya’s World and Katya’s War. He lives in the United Kingdom with his wife and daughter. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0727NCDH4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Dunne Books (November 14, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3255 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 361 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1250060907

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Jonathan L. Howard is a game designer and BAFTA nominated scriptwriter of some twenty years experience.

He's been a novelist since 2009, débuting with the darkly humorous "Johannes Cabal the Necromancer." Since then the sequels "Johannes Cabal the Detective" (2010), "Johannes Cabal: The Fear Institute" (2011), and "The Brothers Cabal" (2014) have also seen print. The new Cabal novel "The Fall of the House of Cabal" is set for publication in late 2016.

The first novel of his Russalka Chronicles trilogy, "Katya's World," a YA science fiction story that takes place on the dangerous and unforgiving ocean-covered world of Russalka, was published in 2012, the first sequel, "Katya's War," following in 2013.

2014 saw the beginning of the "Goon Squad" project, an ongoing story of mismatched superheroes, published in episodes.

His new series of modern horror novels began with "Carter & Lovecraft," published in 2015. The sequel "After the End of the World" was published in 2017.

Jonathan L. Howard lives with his family in the English West Country.

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Matt S.

A Smart Pulp Adventure for our Times

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 16, 2019

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Carter & Lovecraft save reality...? Again...? _After the End of the World_ is a fun, engaging read that manages to explore Lovecraft's mythos without quite as much existential angst as one normally expects from this sort of thing. I mean, the eldritch unknowable is on full display, but the protagonists obviously benefit from the protection of an otherworldly patron. I like the author's interpretation of the Mythos cosmology. It's full of familiar tropes, but presented in an internally consistent manner that doesn't feel hackneyed. The two protagonists are well developed for what's essentially a modern, pulp adventure. The titular Lovecraft is a fearless and very capable librarian who also happens to be a female African-American descendant of H. P. Lovecraft. That alone is a wonderful poke at the misogynist and horribly racist Howard Lovecraft. It's also a nice way for the author to separate Howard Lovecraft's artistic legacy from his sadly reprehensible personal legacy. Carter is a more traditional caucasian male gumshoe detective although with modern sensibilities. The fun comes from taking a well established combo of plucky female librarian and hardnosed gumshoe, and turning it on it's head some. Carter at one point says that Lovecraft's "superpower" is her fearlessness in the face of horror, while Carter himself, though capable in the waking world, discovers that his superpower is his dreams. I also like that the author sets up a nice sexual tension between the two of them a la the X-Files Fox and Mulder without forcing tired romantic entanglement on us. But let's not forget the Nazis! Emily's interactions and commentary on modern, alternate dimension Nazis were a lot of fun. Social justice isn't exactly the point of this story, but I like that the author does offer some commentary on social issues that everyone should be grappling with these days. None of this slows down the story's pacing. All in all, this is great pulp fiction for our times. I look forward to the next installment!

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Joshua

Solid Follow Through

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 17, 2020

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The bottom line: I had a great time reading this and enjoyed every second of it (even through the uneven bits). I am saddened by the murmurings that the series being dead already and we will hear no more from Carter and Lovecraft.

This book follows through on the ideas laid out in its' predecessor in a way that is quite satisfying. Every thread is picked up and continued thoughtfully, though some are handled with more skill than others. While the tone of the first book was much more consistent and dour, the tone of "After the end of the world" fluctuates in a way that reads like the author was uncertain about how it should all feel.

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Charles

Even better than the first one

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 26, 2020

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The first book in the series was very good and this one is even better!

I have only one criticism which should not in any way dissuade anyone from purchasing the book. I only say this in hopes that someone with the publisher will see it. While the book is really good, it could have done with one more round of proofreading and editing. There were some mistakes (like him instead of her) that proofing should have found and at least one place where the same information was repeated twice in the same paragraph (the size of the facility on the island).

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Eric Gorman

Howard delivers more action, less horror in the sequel

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 17, 2018

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Highly entertaining. It was na accident i stumbled across Howard's first novel (Johanness the Necromancer). But I've since made a point to read everything he writes. While this is not my absolute favorite of his books, I powered through this over several nights where I staid up too late and kept turning pages.

I would strongly recommend you read Carter & Lovecraft before this book. Though its easy enough to follow the basic idea that "our" world has been replaced with one closer to to the various eldritch horrors written of in Lovecraft's ... emotionally I think the second book benefits from the creepiness and horror that permeates the first book. After the End of the World has a lot of action but I rarely felt like the heroes were in real peril. Even with Emily sampling the Dee edition of the Necronomicon. (Lovecraft was never as gentle with his heroes) Without the first book, which I found genuinely disturbing at times, this story of later day Nazis and high energy physics might play to breezily.

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Jack F

Great read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 5, 2018

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I bought this book back when it came out in November. I finally decided to read it. Now you might think I was doing that because I wouldn't enjoy the book. Quite the contrary, I knew I would enjoy it. It's like the last piece of chocolate in a box of chocolates. You know you need to eat it before it goes bad but if you eat it, then the box is empty. I know, just go buy another box of chocolates. But with Mr Howard's book I have to wait.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters are interesting and never fail to delight me. I highly recommend this book. It can stand on its own but seriously, read the first in the series. Then you aren't guessing to the references to what happened. Even so, read all Mr Howard's books. Never a disappointment.

I'm still wondering at what point Emily finds out that she's related to Johannes Cabal.

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LorinaDante

and it was a joy from start to finish

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2018

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Forced myself to read slowly to make this one last, and it was a joy from start to finish! Crossing my fingers and hoping we'll eventually get to see more of the two titular characters, they form such a pleasant and fun duo. Considering the way last year unfolded, the plotline feels strangely relevant, and it's great to see our heroes's bafflement and indignation over the new reality they find themselves living into. Particularly enjoyed the worldbuilding and the small details about the Unfolded world, the historical context gave room from a lot of interesting subtle changes, some relevant to the plot and some not!

Considering how so many books like to create false drama between their main characters by having them avoid communicating with each other properly, seeing Dan Carter and Emily Lovecraft not only banter and joke with each other, but also be honest and serious if the situation called for it was so pleasant to see. Their friendship warms my heart!

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John N.

Part two was very good - roll on part three.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 14, 2019

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The Unfolded World is a fascinating place and I can't wait to return. The creation of a whole new world is no mean achievement, specially when it is so credible.
I look forward to number three in the series.

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If you read the first one, you need to read this.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 29, 2018

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Takes the main characters from the first novel and puts them in a similar but different alternative reality. But no. Even that idea has been flipped on its head.
If you have read Carter and Lovecraft, you mustn't stop now.

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Dazza

Wasted opportunity

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on January 10, 2021

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You would think after the first novel that the author would be anxious to describe Arkham and the neighbouring towns of Dunwich and Innsmouth before introducing some eldritch horror. But no, what he gives us is a boring plot involving the Third Reich. The last third of the novel takes place on some remote island a reads like a schoolboy James Bond attempt. Emily Lovecraft is your standard Mary Sue, who can just do everything because she can. In fact, this just plain embarrassing. The writer is just cashing in on the interest in Lovecraft. In reality, it has nothing to do with Lovecraft or his lore whatsoever. Stay clear.

Corina Lynn Becker

Lovecraftian horror mystery of awesome

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 26, 2019

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Look, I have a kindle copy of this book and I love it so much I bought this and the first book for my boyfriend for Christmas. We have a small overlap of similar tastes and this is just the Lovecraftian horror-detective novel written in British dry humour that we both enjoy.
Not gonna lie, this book came out just the right time considering the amount of nazis in it.
Read! Laugh! And be horrified!!

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