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Hell Divers

Nicholas Sansbury Smith
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Hell Divers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Nicholas Sansbury Smith

Hell Divers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction
Setting

Post-apocalyptic Earth • Future

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Hell Divers by Nicholas Sansbury Smith follows people who risk everything to ensure humanity's survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The narrative unfolds as these individuals, known as Hell Divers, descend from airships to the Earth's hazardous surface, confronting mutated creatures and environmental dangers to secure resources vital for their airborne communities.

Suspenseful

Gritty

Dark

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

17,815 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hell Divers by Nicholas Sansbury Smith is praised for its intense action and creative post-apocalyptic setting. Readers appreciate the fast-paced narrative and strong character development, particularly the protagonist's depth. Some criticize it for occasional predictability and formulaic plot elements. Overall, it captures the thrill of survival amid dire circumstances.

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Who Should Read Hell Divers?

Readers who enjoy Hell Divers by Nicholas Sansbury Smith are likely drawn to post-apocalyptic, fast-paced adventures with survival themes. Fans of The Road by Cormac McCarthy and The Maze Runner by James Dashner would appreciate the dire stakes and resilience found in Smith's narrative.

4.3

17,815 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Hell Divers by Nicholas Sansbury Smith is noted for its intense world-building, set in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity survives above the clouds in airships due to the earth's radioactive state.

The author drew inspiration for the series from watching shows like Deadliest Catch and reading about storm chasers, which influenced the risky missions and dangerous environments faced by the Hell Divers.

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Hell Divers gained a strong following, leading to a multi-book series, as readers were captivated by its action-packed narrative and survival themes, prompting Smith to expand the universe with sequels and spin-offs.

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Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction
Setting

Post-apocalyptic Earth • Future

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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