Night of the Purple Moon

All Abbey wanted was her family to be together and her friends t

All Abbey wanted was her family to be together and her friends to live close by. All her brother, Jordan, wanted was the girl he liked to notice him and his parents to finally move in to the small island. And all little Toucan wanted was... well, she wanted cheerios. So at least one of them got their wish. Being young and naive was a definite plus in times like these.
When a purple comet passes by Earth, entrapping us in its tail with violet space dust floating in our atmosphere, people all over the world are entranced by the simple beauty of it all. It's the ending to a fairy tale and the beginning to a horror story.
Next morning, thirteen-year-old Abbey wakes up to the sound of someone brutally banging on her front door. Her father is nowhere in sight, there seems to be a collision outside her window, and no policemen have come to the accident yet... actually, no one has come to the accident yet. Why? Because no one is really left to take care of it. Anyone who has passed their puberty stage or has already entered it... is dead. Who's left? Kids who are barely out of middle school. Babies. Wild, ferocious coyotes. A bunch of dead adults and teenagers.
And if that's not nightmarish enough, Abby and many of the other growing tweens are faced with a danger far more horrendous. Puberty.
It's a countdown to the death. It's not the matter of if it will happen, just when.
But if a cure is found, an antibiotic, then maybe Abby and the rest have a chance. If they find it in time.
Night of the Purple Moon is a definite must read. Yes, I'll probably have nightmares for a couple of days, but it's sooo worth it! Cramer has dug deep into our subconscious and brought to life the horrors and ambitions we all once had as a child. A world without grownups... and with it, everything we yearned to do and hoped we would never have to. I got hooked immediately. It's refreshing on so many levels and I couldn't possibly stop without knowing what would happen to the characters. It's a thrilling novel that will have you at the edge of your seat.
The story is told in a couple of different POVs. Mainly Abby's, Jordan's, and Emily's (the girl Jordan likes).
Abby was an incredibly strong protagonist, especially for a thirteen-year-old. She took charge of the situation, even though all she wanted to do was breakdown and hide. I couldn't help but admire her bravery. She had something most of us didn't: a leveled head. I was shocked at how well she adapted to this sudden turn in events. There really wasn't anything I didn't like about her. She's someone I would definitely want to be or be with if something like this happened.
Abby's brother, Jordan (12 years old), wasn't as strong, but he was courageous just as well. He took on the hardest tasks and would not allow anyone to see him cry, which he failed at but at least he tried his best. It took him a while to adapt. At first, he acted on impulse rather than actually thinking things out, later on, he grew wiser. I got this sisterly love for him as I read through his POV. Actually, I got attached to most of the characters, it was impossible not to.
The plot was amazing. Even though the idea is a bit scary, Cramer has this way of writing that grabs your attention completely. Night of the Purple Moon is well-thought out and well-researched. There's a thrilling suspense throughout the book, a little bit of romance here and there, some humor to keep you amused, and a whole lot of twists. It's predictable at times, but there's enough to keep you hanging on.
In the end, I was completely satisfied. There were still some questions left unanswered, but this is one of those books that allows you to imagine the rest. And if there's a sequel then count me in!
Overall, I LOVED this book. Yes it's depressing time to time, but it got my heart pounding and my nails bitten to the quick. I recommend this one to everyone!

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Night of the Purple Moon was not what I was expecting it to be.
I was amazed on how the plot came together, and how the characters were written.

Imagined waking up one day and watching a comet and knowing that space dust would cover things, but what happens next is not what you expected. You and all other kids under the puberty age are the only survivors, all adults are dead. How would you survive?

Night of the Purple Moon takes you into the lives of those that are having to survive on their own without any adult help and on a small island away from the city. They start worrying when some of the older kids start hitting puberty and the symptoms of the space germs start attacking their body. Would there ever be a cure? Until Kevin one of the pre-teens who is very intelligent listens to the radio for some answers. The CDC is working on a cure. How many from the island will survive to be cured?

Abby, her brother Jordan, their sister Toucan and their father are waiting to watch the comet. It is said that the comet will causes colorful sunsets, sunrises and a purple moon. Abby does not really care to watch it, but her class assignment is to WATCH THE COMET. Before the comet comes everyone ends up falling asleep. When Abby and her siblings wake they find that their lives have been changed forever. Not only is there a purple moon, but all the adults have died. With the help of Kevin and his sister Emily, Abby and Jordan gather all the children from the island and start trying to survive. They learn how to milk cows, tend to chickens, gather fresh drinking water just in case they run out, and most of all start taking care of one another.

If you enjoy a good story that will keep you guessing what is going to happen next, and like to read what I would call post apocalyptic. Then I suggest you give Night of the Purple Moon a read.

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After reading this book I am just speechless. I was contacted by

After reading this book I am just speechless. I was contacted by author Scott Cramer and was intrigued by his dystopian storyline. Usually books of the dystopian genre consist of a world that has aged after a worldly disaster. In Night of the Purple Moon you read what happens the very next day. I was put into a world where no adult survives an epidemic that comes forth in a blink of an eye, and was emotionally vested in these children who had to learn to survive. You are taken through this journey with the Leigh family, Abby, Jordan, and their two-year old sister Toucan. I was completely floored by how strong these kids were and amazed at their ability to strategize and think on their toes. There is a tremendous amount of drama and heartache in Scott Cramer’s newly published eBook, that it will have you shed a tear. Night of the Purple Moon is a rollercoaster packed with emotion that I could not put down. Everyone should seriously read this book.

Abby Leigh who is thirteen-years old, has a motherly nurturing side to her, maybe because she is the oldest. She seems high strung at times but it is never annoying because by doing this she shows how much love she has for her friends and family. The space dust that spreads across the planet because of the passing comet attacks hormones that are produced after puberty. Abby being thirteen has to go through the entire book wondering when the germs will attack her own body. She witnesses death after death but always has hope that a cure will be discovered.

Jordan Leigh is a leader that I would follow without question. My heart broke for him when the coyotes come looking for food near their home. Jordan shined in the entire book, he is always willing to take a risk and at times I forgot how young he was while reading.

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I did totally love the book it was amazing! the characters were

I did totally love the book it was amazing! the characters were great and the story was very well thought out. I loved how they struggled for that last bit of life when all seemed impossible and how Abby had faith in people even in times when she shouldn't. It gave the story hope and meaning. I am a great lover of books and read A LOT...lol and this story touches everyone who reads it. I have 4 children 3 who are teens 15, 13 and 11 and the an 8 year old and I cant ever imagine what would happen to them if all adults disappeared but I would like to think that they would look after one another the way that Abby and her brother and sister took care of each other. I am on the edge of my seat to read the next one!

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Sometimes it's the small details that can make or break a story

Sometimes it's the small details that can make or break a story sometimes. While this story wasn't for me, I know there are many out there who will love it. Night of the Purple Moon by Scott Cramer was provided to me from the author for review. The opinions are my own.

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Scott Cramer packs a lot into 188 pages. I made the mistake of r

Scott Cramer packs a lot into 188 pages. I made the mistake of reading this right before bed last night and had serious trouble going to sleep. But that is a good thing. This book had my mind whirling with questions and left me with a lingering sense of sadness tinged with fear.
On a night when the moon and the world are cast into a lovely purple haze due to a comet’s passing a nightmare begins to unfold. Children around the world wake up to a world in which the adults have died. The obvious terror that this would cause is obvious. Cramer does an excellent job of putting that into words on paper.
It would be almost impossible to write this kind of a story without some hints of Lord of the Flies coming into play. I think almost every school child in America had to read that book. And while there are some allusions to perhaps the most well known children on their own novel, Cramer manages to weave them into his own story without letting them overwhelm. They stay as mere hints.
As an adult reading this book I feel quite certain I had a different reaction to many parts of it than a 12 or 15 year old would. The complete sense of helplessness this inspired when imagining my own niece and stepsons in this world is what kept me up. I would profoundly hope that they would be more like Abby and Jordan in their response to the catastrophe. I enjoyed that Cramer chose to portray how such a situation could let some of the best inner qualities of mankind shine. Compassion, caring and community.
Nothing is glossed over though. Some of the more awful realities and choices that could be made are present as well. This is definitely for the mature YA reader. While some 10 year olds would read and be able to handle the emotional complexity expressed I am sure there are many that would not. This book has the capability to really disturb someone because it causes deeper thought on things many would not want to dwell on.
The only weaknesses I found in the book were an occasional awkwardness in the description of romantic moments and that the switches between what character was narrating were not always clear immediately. But these are very small weaknesses in an otherwise excellent book.
I look forward to the next installment.

I was provided a free copy of this book for the purpose of reviewing it.

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"Puberty was a ticking time bomb planted in each and every

"Puberty was a ticking time bomb planted in each and every teen. The older you were the louder and faster it ticked."

The night the comet streaked across the sky was the beginning of the end. Everyone was looking forward to it and the 2 weeks of having a purple moon. What no one imagined was the destruction it left behind: death to all those that are over the age of puberty.

I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this book. Me not being absolutely crazy about books that come from younger kids perspectives; I found it really wasn't so bad. Only a handful of the kids were annoying and luckily we don’t have to deal much with them. I will also mention that there is also a lot of sad moments in the book that will tug at your heart strings.

Night of the Purple Moon provided everything a good book should: it kept my interest throughout the book, it gave the readers good characters to follow, and it concluded with an ending that left me wanting to read the 2nd book. Now I wasn’t blown away with the story, but I definitely enjoyed it. Cramer did a great job and I think those who enjoy reading MG & younger YA books will really enjoy this one. Also if you like apocalyptic stories (like me) this one is perfect for you. So pick up Night of the Purple Moon and let me know what you thought of it when you are done.

Side note: I am a little creeped out by the girl on the cover. I think that threw me off a little somehow. The girl looks like an alien to me. I don’t know, that’s just me.

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WOW! First thoughts¿ I can¿t stop crying¿ Second thoughts¿ I c

WOW!

First thoughts… I can’t stop crying… Second thoughts… I can’t stop thinking of this book and the world Scott Cramer created.

A huge event is about to take place. Earth will find herself in the path of a visiting comet. Everyone is staying up to make sure that they get a glimpse of this comet! When it comes, no one is prepared to deal with the fact that it carried bacteria that kills off anyone going through or that has gone through puberty.

The book was written well. This world and its characters were strong. The fact that the author chose a comet was great because how many times have we seen comets? Many times and nothing crazy has ever happened. Although all of the characters were children, not once did I feel the book was too childish or that their voices were bratty or annoying. I appreciated the fact that we get to see what is happening via several of the character’s POV. I believe the wisest choice the author made was to choose the setting of an island off of Maine. It made everything that took place after the comet to be extremely believable. The children came together and shared in all of the responsibilities of making sure they would all survive. It wasn’t hard to believe that some of these kids had the skills they did. Belonging to such a small community where their parents’ occupations were hands on, such as fishing, farming, etc., it was only natural to teach their children those same skills and even more natural for those kids to step into those roles when all adults were gone. I will also mention at this point that this book could have totally gone all Lord of the Flies and didn’t. (Thank you!) However , that doesn’t mean it didn’t go Lord of the Flies elsewhere in the world. It totally could have.

This book was incredibly thought provoking and definitely played with my emotions. I went from scared to sad to really sad to anxious. As a mom and as an aunt who is heavily involved in the children’s lives, I couldn’t help but question over and over again if our kids would be ready to take care of themselves and each other if all of the adults were gone. I wondered if in fact any of us are ready for anything at all. Are we feeling too safe? How would they react if something were to happen? Where would they go? What would they do?

Talk about things that make you say hmm.

To say that I enjoyed this read is an understatement. I love books that stay with you and make you question things. I have talked this book up to everyone I know. I would love for everyone to read it and to share their thoughts. I’m really curious to know what others would think about this read because it is a book I think will provoke different thoughts and emotions for everyone that reads it. I don’t think one person will feel the same. Read and share, people. Read and share.

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Abby, Jordan and their baby sister Lisette, called Toucan, were

Abby, Jordan and their baby sister Lisette, called Toucan, were so
excited to see the comet that everyone was talking about. and It been
beautiful as it had passed over their island home of the coast of New
England. It was s beautiful as it was deadly. Overnight everyone over
the age of puberty was dead. Then even worse as soon as you entered
puberty you were affected and died in terrible pain. While listening to
CDC broadcasts they hear that there is now a pill that can stop the
deadly space dust from killing you but it wall take a year to get it
ready to distribute. Can the kids on the island last until it's ready or
will the succomb to the effects of that Night of the Purple Moon?

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Night of the Purple Moon gripped me tightly immediately, with a

Night of the Purple Moon gripped me tightly immediately, with a
fast-paced introduction that catapulted me into the premise Scott Cramer
created. As the world prepares for a comet sighting unlike no other,
teenager Abby Leigh hopes it also means her world will return to normal
- that her mother's visit will put her family back on the right track.
Instead, Abby wakes the following morning after the world turns purple
to a nightmare: everyone past the age of puberty is either dead or
dying. Trapped on the small island her father relocated them too,
Abby has to dig deep inside of herself and find the strength to keep
going, and to lead the surviving children. I can't imagine that kind of
character, pushing on despite her constant fear: that everyone is gone,
including her mother, that no one is left to develop a cure, that if
they do, it will be too late for her. Cramer propels Night of the
Purple Moon forward through occasional dual POV - Abby, her younger
brother, Jordan, and a few other minor characters. Each chapter covers
a new month, and while in some cases, that might have been a fractured
pacing, instead, it worked very well in this instance, as we see the
surviving children and pre-teens starting to form a community. I have
to say, reading Scott Cramer's novel was sobering and terrifying. I
can't even fathom knowing that your own body changing could lead to your
death! Even though the premise is a somewhat far-fetched, it is also
still believable, because of the genuine fear and mystery Cramer
interjects into this story. This is still realistic science fiction.
Night of the Purple Moon is a story full of equal measures of fear and
hope. There's a great deal of character growth for both Abby and
Jordan, although not as much for the secondary characters. This is a
short novel, so Cramer didn't have as much of an opportunity to develop
the supporting characters, although I definitely felt for several of
them, like KK and Colby. There's a definite sense toward the end that
our main characters are literally racing against the clock, and I was
hanging on every word, NEEDING to know how everything played out.
Overall despite a few points that I would have loved to seen explored or
explained more, and some characters that fell a bit flat for me, Night
of the Purple Moon is a genuinely good story with a believable premise.
It's almost more of a middle grade story, since there isn't really any
strong language or anything sexual - just mentions of kissing - so it's
also incredibly sweet and tender in two or three moments. I look
forward to seeing what else Scott Cramer writes!

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An interesting take on YA dystopian that kept me glued to my nook until the last page. We meet a family with two daughters and a son who are living on a small island off the coast of Maine with their father. Their mother is about to take a ferry to join them for a weekend. Before she is to come a scientific phenomenon is about to occur - a purple moon that will have consequences that no one can predict.

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