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Summary
Summary
The end to end all ends: The epic finale to the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling TUNNELS series!
Total Termination of the English: The Styx and their lethal cohorts of Armagi will settle for nothing less. Not even the mighty US military is strong enough to stop the assault!
Will and Elliott flee back underground, down to the innards of the Earth first mapped in DEEPER and FREEFALL. With the support of a small team that survived the plague of New Germania, they discover a secret at the site of the three core pyramids. A secret that may explain not only where the Styx came from, but the human race, too. Can Elliott, with her mixed blood, unlock the clues before Earth itself spins out of orbit?
All the many threads of the prior TUNNELS books come together in this epic conclusion!
Author Notes
RODERICK GORDON and BRIAN WILLIAMS are coauthors of the international bestsellers TUNNELS, DEEPER, FREEFALL, CLOSER, and SPIRAL. Williams divides his time between London and his native Liverpool; Gordon lives with his wife and children in Norfolk, England. Follow him on Twitter @RoderickGordon.
Reviews (3)
Horn Book Review
As the title suggests, this is the end of a series, the sixth volume about the epic battle between humans and the underworld Styx. Massive surprises, shocking deaths, and (mostly awkward) plot twists await, and fans may leave feeling more confused than resolved. The determined humans hoping to save the world are amiable protagonists and they balance the plot problems. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
The battle against the Styx and their virtually unbeatable Armagi army continues, but now Will and Elliott have uncovered the meaning of the pyramids far below the Earth's surface and Elliott's surprising transformation is destined to end the Styx threat forever. A satisfying ending with its own sly tease wraps up the complex and convoluted Tunnels series. Loose ends are accounted for, and fans will delight in the revelations interspersed between battle scenes that rival anything on Saturday-morning television. A cast seemingly of thousands delivers quite the impact, but read the whole series to get the biggest bang.--Welch, Cindy Copyright 2010 Booklist
Kirkus Review
It's been a long perilous journey since Will first discovered the underground world ruled by arachnid/human creatures five volumes ago. Opening where Spiral (2012) left off, all inhabitants of the inner world have been wiped out by a deadly virus. But as Will and Elliott explore the carnage, they discover a few survivors and are able to concoct a vaccine. Meanwhile, Topsoil infrastructure is devastated as the Styx, still in hot pursuit of world dominion, use humans as fleshy hatcheries overseen by Alex, the evil Styx matriarch. As the surviving core characters of the series begin a journey that will converge in London, half-breed Elliott is mysteriously guided by her inner Styx to "the tower" and a scepter that seem to be the key to it all. As the fate of the entire world rests in Elliott's powerful hands, the origins of the Styx and the true nature of Earth are revealed. The plot is propelled by military-style action, science-fiction extravagance and a dollop of current politics to keep things real, all spliced together in rapid-fire chapters. Though the excitement is irresistible, it's best to have some experience with the series. (Several pages of prologue provide background on the previous volumes.) Relayed at top-speed, this smart tale has a grand ending that delivers the goods; fans will be captivated and gratified. (Science fiction. 10-14)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Excerpts
Excerpts
From Tunnels #6: Terminal There was a flash, and Elliott was pitched backward onto the floor of the chamber as if she'd received an electric shock. "No!" Will shouted, rushing to her side. "Are you okay?" She closed her fingers into a fist and then splayed them open again. "I'm fine. Doesn't hurt at all," she replied with some surprise. "But that was really weird." The floor of the chamber shook. Juergen dropped into a crouch. "Earthquake," he said. "They're quite common in this part of . . ." But it wasn't an earthquake, he realized as he trailed off. With the howl of displaced air, the ceiling above them disappeared, the walls disintegrated, and they were flooded with sunlight. Shielding his eyes from the glare, Will had an uninterrupted view of the clear sky. "What?" he gasped. It seemed as though a giant wave was moving away from them, a cloud of stone fragments and dust sweeping through the giant trees of the jungle. Excerpted from Tunnels #6: Terminal by Roderick Gordon, Brian Williams All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
