After the Dark (Dark Angel, Book 3) Mass Market Paperback – June 3, 2003

The book read like an episode of the series-I could almost hear the characters speak as I read. However, the author relies on his other two books for themes and situations, instead of the series (which I guess you might expect from the third book in his trilogy), but he gives enough background so that the reader isn't lost by not having read his other two books. All-in-all, the book gives at least some closure to the abrupt end of the series--[...].Speaking of closure, the book left wanting more. Other reviews have called the ending "lame". Maybe the author was setting us up for another book. But seeing that his contract was for only three books, I doubt it. Since no other books are likely in the works, the author needed to add an epilog to explain the ending. Who knows, maybe someday he will.[...]

Judging by the series Facebook page, Dark Angel (2000-2002) still has its share of dedicated fans. One thing they have in common is their disappointment that the show wasn't given a proper ending by the Fox network. "After The Dark" provides a resolution of sorts, with mixed results.Combining reveals from the show's second season, along with writers' commentary from the DVD set, we know the following:1. In the distant past a comet passed close to earth, depositing a deadly virus which nearly eradicated humans. Over thousands of years a group with a natural resistance to the virus, through a selective breeding program, developed superior physical capabilities and are now poised to take over the earth following the comet's next pass (i.e. The Coming). They comprise a secret breeding or snake cult (certain snakes are hosts to the pathogen; members' children who survive a snake blood ritual are inducted into the cult).2. Sandeman, designer of the covert Manticore genetics program, was a rogue former cult member who infused his transgenics with resistance to the comet virus. Max Guevera (X5-452), we learned, has no "junk" DNA; she was created with complete immunity to the virus. If a third season had gone into production, Max's blood was to provide the basis for a serum against the virus, thereby making her the savior of humankind.Because "After The Dark" is designed to end the series, another conclusion to the comet virus storyline is required, which renders much of the second season premise irrelevant. Parenthetically, while an inconsistency in "Skin Game," Logan's inability to walk without his exoskeleton is actually in keeping with the writers' intent: the regenerative blood transfusion he received from Joshua in season two would begin to fail in the third season.Overall, the novel is well-written and entertaining, though some of the dialog, especially Alec's, could be better executed. Collins quickly--if rather unconvincingly--resolves the Manticore designer virus impediment to Max and Logan's romance (see also "Skin Game"). The author answers what happened to Donald Lydecker, and best of all provides a satisfyingly gruesome finish to the vendetta that began with Annie Fisher's murder.Worth a read by fans: just understand that this is not the direction the show's writers planned for the principal storyline.

If you, like I was, were totally bummed out when Season 2 of Dark Angel was the last, this book will bring you the conclusion you were hoping to see. I am not going to ruin the plot by telling you all about it but you will not be disappointed. Grab a copy now while it is still in print.

Very well written. I found the characterizations very true to those in the TV series. I was, however, quite disappointed in how quickly, easily, and unbelievably Max's deadly virus was "cured". With such a large part of the TV show working around that, I was unsatisfied with the solution especially since the best part of the show was the way Max & Logan had to dance around each other. There was not enough build-up to the solution in the book series.

Again, this (the third and final) book provides yet another good chapter for what would have been another good episode. It would have made a good "movie" or even series finale if it had the chance. This book solves the Max-Logan virus issue, defeats the conclave (the snake-cult), gets rid of Ames White, and brings back Lydecker (who went missing in early season two). Just as with "Skin Game", I read the entire book in less than a week, which tells myself that I pretty much enjoyed it and was engaged in the story. It provides closure to Max & Logan's problems, past and present, and to most of the other questions that stuck around at the end of the television series. I know some people consider these books to be a glorified "fan fiction" but I'm just glad that I didn't have to make the end up on my own. The book has its flaws but I think Collins did a fine job of wrapping up the saga. It's an easy read, not too complicated, but not completely cheesy.

I enjoyed the last of the Dark Angel books because it stays true to the TV series character development. In addition it does provide answers to the snake cult history and agenda and shows how "Eyes Only" was able to get back with Max. The author does give lots of background information to you, the reader, to refresh your memory of what leads up to and happens in the last episodes.If you were a fan of the show I would recommend this book.

It was great to find a book that continued the Dark Angel saga and explained the Breeding Cult and followed-up on the relationship between Max and Logan. However, I would have liked more details on the transgenetics and Max's interesting melting pot of friends.The story mostly focuses on Max's genetic purpose and the Breeding Cult, but lacks further explanation of Sandeman and depth into the existing world surrounding Max such as the conflicts with the transgenics. The story leads to an interesting ending that somehow left a feeling of waking up from an unfinished dream.Although the book was entertaining, it lacked the depth of the two Dark Angel seasons. What was happening with Terminal City? acceptance of the transgenics? Joshua's story? what happened to Sandeman? Lydecker? the Jam Pony gang of friends?The story could have involved more of the existing world and its issues.

Being a fan of fanfiction, I would have liked to read the final scene, but overall it was a really good read.

Got to Shetland on time hadn't realised my dark angel books or missing one so I'll gives me excuse to read them and watch the TV series again thank you

Excellent buy. Having been a fan of the TV series, these extra books just help to explain those burning questions. Always good to know the beginning and the end of a story - the TV series was like the middle.

Awesome. Gives a great sequel to the programme. Really in keeping with the spirit of the show.

An essential read if you watched the TV show. It pretty much wraps up all the loose ends. It also opens up a possible new story line but no further novels were written.

Brilliant read.