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Diary of the Displaced - Book 2 - The Broken Lands Kindle Edition

by Glynn James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 239 ratings
Diary of the Displaced is a genre-breaking saga that is part mystery, part scifi, part horror and part fantasy.
Readers are calling the DIARY OF THE DISPLACED series: "A wild ride through a stunning imagination." ... "An epic journey through places best left in darkness." ... "I was hooked in the first few pages." ... "Mysterious, compelling, and brilliantly imagined." ... "Unpredictable with great character development." ... "Great books...enjoyed from first word to last." ... "Unexpectedly excellent!" ... "Very bizarre and imaginative."

After escaping from The Corridor with DogThing, Rudy and Adler, James discovers that the world awaiting him outside is just as harsh as the one he had left behind. The horrors that he had escaped from, that lurked in the darkness, would continue to haunt him in the bright sunlight of The Broken Lands. Will he find a way to recover his memories? Who was the creature that hunted him in The Corridor?

If it's dark when you wake up, and you can hear growling, then close your eyes and maybe it will go away. But maybe it won't.
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  1. Book 2 of 6
    Diary of the Displaced
  2. Print length
    226 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    November 10, 2013
  5. File size
    675 KB
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Readers are calling the DIARY OF THE DISPLACED series:

"A wild ride through a stunning imagination." ... "An epic journey through places best left in darkness." ... "I was hooked in the first few pages." ... "Mysterious, compelling, and brilliantly imagined." ... "Unpredictable with great character development." ... "Great books...enjoyed from first word to last." ... "Unexpectedly excellent!" ... "Very bizarre and imaginative."

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After escaping from The Corridor with DogThing, Rudy and Adler, James discovers that the world awaiting him outside is just as harsh as the one he had left behind.
The horrors that he had escaped from, that lurked in the darkness, would continue to haunt him in the bright sunlight of The Broken Lands.
Will he find a way to recover his memories?
Who was the creature that hunted him in The Corridor?

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00676171W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Element 12 Ltd
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 675 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Diary of the Displaced
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 239 ratings

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GLYNN JAMES is an author of science fiction, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy, horror, and dystopian fiction. His love of science fiction began when he was eight years old after discovering HP Lovecraft and Richard Matheson, and then later on Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, James Herbert, Clive Barker, and Stephen King.

In addition to being the author of the "FABLE OF THE WHISPERING COAST" Fantasy series and the “ALTERLIGHT” supernatural mystery thriller series, he is the author of the dark sci-fi series "DIARY OF THE DISPLACED", the post-apocalyptic "THROWN AWAY" series, and co-author of the "ARISEN" series and the “DUSTFALL” series.

More info on his writing and projects can be found at -

Website - www.glynnjames.co.uk

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/glynnjamesfiction

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/GlynnJames

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Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it kept them reading all night. Moreover, the story quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how the adventures keep them turning pages. Additionally, the writing style is well-received, and customers appreciate the character development. They also praise the book's imagination, with one describing it as very imaginative.

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23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one mentioning it kept them reading all night.

"...It is a fantastic read - sometimes very serious, sometimes very touching. I love the author's style and word selection. Ah, you just have to read it!" Read more

"...Anyway, this book was great. Like the previous review said, it really starts to show you who James is...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the book, it didn't feel as full of a story as the first book,but I couldn't put it down, and that's what we want isn't it...." Read more

"...Vivid writing with some very great and mindbending ideas...." Read more

21 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, noting that it keeps getting better and forms a fantastic series. One customer describes it as a wonderfully intense series with adventures that keep them turning pages.

"...It is a fantastic read - sometimes very serious, sometimes very touching. I love the author's style and word selection. Ah, you just have to read it!" Read more

"...It is an immediate continuation of the 1st book. It is, however, way too short. I finished it in just a couple of hours. That was disappointing...." Read more

"...A riveting page turner that leaves you wanting more." Read more

"...Vivid writing with some very great and mindbending ideas...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing style"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as well-written and noting the author's prolific nature, with one customer highlighting its descriptive quality similar to the first book.

"...I love the author's style and word selection. Ah, you just have to read it!" Read more

"...Vivid writing with some very great and mindbending ideas...." Read more

"...You will be blessed with one of the finest written stories you will ever read. It would also make an outstanding screenplay. Miss it at your loss." Read more

"...He tantalizes the reader along with very slow character development which, because they are such great characters, makes you almost desperate to..." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them interesting.

"Loved that this book explained more of James' past, and introduced us to new characters. It's so easy to find yourself in this world (or worlds!),..." Read more

"...with very slow character development which, because they are such great characters, makes you almost desperate to know more, not unfulfilled enough..." Read more

"...Awesome imagination, great characters , great story deffinatly a must read. You will love this book and the whole series...." Read more

"...I just couldn't wait. The characters are so fleshed out that you become their friend and live the experience with them...." Read more

4 customers mention "Imagination"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's imagination, with one describing it as very imaginative and another noting its unique qualities.

"...I started with Book 1 bought in 7-pack. It was very original, but I was still hesitating whether I would like to read more...." Read more

"...and absolutely begging for more, and more can be assured of by this ingenious and prolific writer...." Read more

"I have really enjoyed this series, it is very imaginative and the language isn't R rated...." Read more

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  • Gregor
    5.0 out of 5 stars You have to read it, amazing series!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
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    I read about 100 books a year and it has been a while since I was so touched by a book (series).
    I started with Book 1 bought in 7-pack. It was very original, but I was still hesitating whether I would like to read more. Then Chasing Spirits - very nice book, but still it didn't kick in. But eventually I started to read Book 2 and I was immediately sucked in. After finishing I was left begging for more and I already started think a lot about possible continuation and potential outcomes.
    All the books (Book1-3, Chasing spirits, At last goodbye) form a fantastic series, a single book read will be nice, but may disappoint you. The power is in how all those books wind and meander together.
    It is a fantastic read - sometimes very serious, sometimes very touching. I love the author's style and word selection. Ah, you just have to read it!
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  • Susan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, but too short!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2011
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    I'll be honest, I skipped the 2nd in the series "Chasing Spirits", when I read the reviews that stated it was a stand alone, and not necessary to continue with the story of James. Don't get me wrong, I'll go back to read that, but plan to wait until the rest of the series is done, as a few reviews said that "Chasing Spirits" would be better as a finale. Besides, I'm more interested in James' story than Reg's.

    Anyway, this book was great. Like the previous review said, it really starts to show you who James is. It is an immediate continuation of the 1st book. It is, however, way too short. I finished it in just a couple of hours. That was disappointing. Especially considering that "The Corridor" is not out yet!

    There were quite a few typos--rogue apostrophes, missing apostrophes, missing capitalization. etc. Not horrid, but enough to get on my nerves. I wish you could edit personal copies of Kindle books!

    All in all, a good book. Anxiously awaiting the finale!
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  • A.E.Dearen
    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014
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    Things change drastically in this book, much more syfi and less macabre. Diary of the Displaced, book 2 The Broken Lands, keeps the pages turning. We start to find out who James Holldon really is threw a number of flashback scenes. They fill in his memory and give us a back story. We meet some new characters in this book (some that actually breath) And are left with an almost literal cliff hanger. I enjoyed the book, it didn't feel as full of a story as the first book,but I couldn't put it down, and that's what we want isn't it. A riveting page turner that leaves you wanting more.
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  • Sunni
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... the series and so far I have not been disappointed for even a moment
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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    Second book in the series and so far I have not been disappointed for even a moment. Vivid writing with some very great and mindbending ideas. I absolutely adore DogThing and I have to say when I started reading the first one I really didn't think this series was gonna go where it did. Pleasantly surprised.
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  • Michael J. Burnett
    4.0 out of 5 stars A new direction
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2012
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    This book is a continuation of the story told in "Diary Of The Displaced", but it has a much different feel.

    Much of what was left unexplained in the first book is revealed in this one, and the answers are quite a bit different than I expected them to be.

    Without giving too much away, the first was more of a survival horror novel and this one is more of a science fiction adventure novel, but they are both good and exciting reads.

    It's rather like the difference between Dan O'Bannon's "Alien" and James Cameron's "Aliens", same universe, same character, but very different feel.

    Highly recommended, but read the other one first.
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  • Boats36
    5.0 out of 5 stars Would someone please nominate this book for a Hugo Award?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2012
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    "The Broken Lands" is the 4th in a series of books that follow James Halldon and friends through the strange and wonderfully written lands of the "Displaced". The previous books: "Diary of the Displaced - Journal of James Halldon", "Chasing Spirits - The memoirs of Reginald Weldon", and "Whispers of the Displaced" can all be read in any order you like, while The Broken Lands pulls all the seemingly unrelated threads of the other books together in one great tome of fantasy and legend that will leave your mind twirling with the implications and absolutely begging for more, and more can be assured of by this ingenious and prolific writer. Read then all, but save "The Broken Lands" for last (until the followup arrives). You will be blessed with one of the finest written stories you will ever read. It would also make an outstanding screenplay. Miss it at your loss.
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  • Laura Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016
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    Loved that this book explained more of James' past, and introduced us to new characters. It's so easy to find yourself in this world (or worlds!), that I can't stop turning the electronic page. I'm off to the next adventure! See you in a day or two, in this world or another!
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  • Anders Åkesson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great !
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013
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    Does not happen very much in Part 2, a typically between book.
    But as the first and last book is really good you just have to plow through it.
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  • Violetsvision
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving it!!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 22, 2020
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    Book 2 is a blast. Loving to see James' memories return, albeit slowly.
    And oh no!! Plot twist! Right at then end!!
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  • Mr. M. Fowler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy ride
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2023
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    This series is strange would not want to try and describe which genre it belongs in except to say far it is absolutely brilliant .
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  • Shaun H
    4.0 out of 5 stars A key book in the series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2012
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    Following on from Diary of the Displaced and Chasing Spirits, and related to Whispers of the Displaced, this story brings together many of the loose threads from these stories. Featuring familiar characters such as James Halldon, DogThing, and Reg Weldon, you really need to have read the previously mentioned stories to get the most out of this book.

    Once again Glynn James takes us to stange post-apocalyptic lands where most of the population have been wiped out. Featuring part zombie fiction, part dark fantasy, and part science fiction this story had plenty to keep me turning the pages.

    I don't want to mention too much about the story as this really is a key book in the series that ties together many of the seemingly unrelated events and characters from the previous books.

    Overall: 4 stars - An highly enjoyable story that has me once again looking forward to the next in the series - but do read the others in the series first.
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  • M. J. Leedham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not disappointed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2011
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    The sequel to Diary of the displaced, I am 3/4 through the ebook and I am not disappointed in it, it is as addictive, maybe more so than it's prequel, in fact I am getting almost nervous about getting to the end incase this is the final. Thanks Glynn, another brilliant read.
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  • Clare182
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another edge of reality not just your seat read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2011
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    I love this book, make sure you read diary of the displaced before or you wont get the full benefit, and you will want to read this one after!

    Its one of my favourite of all time!

    The characters are fantastic and i really like Dogthing, what a wonderful animal.
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