Who Would Like This Book:
This book takes everything you love about post-apocalyptic fiction - zombies, desperate survivors, moral quandaries - and breathes fresh life into it with deep character development and some genuinely haunting moments. Instead of focusing purely on gory action, it dives into the psychological toll and emotional journeys of its many characters, making you care about each perspective. If you enjoy immersive, character-driven survival stories with a healthy dose of dread and introspection (think The Stand or Station Eleven), you’ll probably get hooked. Even if you’re burned out on zombies, the nuanced storytelling and intertwining plots will keep you reading late into the night.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you prefer nonstop action and swift pacing, you might find this book a bit slow to start - it leans more on atmosphere and internal struggles than relentless adrenaline. The narrative jumps around different timeframes and viewpoints, which can be confusing for readers who like straightforward storytelling. Some may also find the descriptive prose repetitive or the focus on characters' physical sensations a little much. So, if you want pure zombie-smashing or linear plots, this one might test your patience.
About:
In 'The Scattered and the Dead Book 1', readers are immersed in a post-apocalyptic world filled with TEOTWAWKI, zombies, raiders, cults, addicts, serial killers, and average people trying to survive. The book follows multiple characters before and after a catastrophic event, exploring their individual struggles and survival instincts as they navigate through the infection that spreads across the population. The narrative weaves together different timelines, offering unique perspectives and well-described characters, creating a dark and visceral story that delves into the depths of human nature in the face of a zombie virus apocalypse.
The writing style in the book captures the readers' attention with short chapters from various viewpoints, creating a sense of suspense and anticipation. The story unfolds gradually, revealing the complexities of the characters and their reactions to the unfolding events, ultimately leading to a satisfying and impactful conclusion that leaves readers contemplating the possibilities of a grim and gritty post-apocalyptic world.
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Content warnings include themes of violence, emotional trauma, and existential dread.
From The Publisher:
When the world goes dark, survival becomes everything. The only thing.
Power grid? Dead.
A mysterious virus? Rampant.
Enemies? Everywhere.
How did this happen? And how do we survive?
So begins the post-apocalypse. Part disaster, part terrifying mystery.
Order topples quickly once the power goes down. No police. No government.
Society itself has failed. Fractured. Disintegrated.
The dead pile in the streets. Corpses strewn like dolls.
The world as we know it ends with a whimper, a gurgle, a quick dimming of the lights.
And now? All the animals come out at night. Welcome to the fuckin' jungle.
Chaos rages across the land. Riots. Raiders. Fire. Murder.
When the darkness falls, it comes in more way than one.
Among the ashes, we meet the scattered, the leftovers:
A family struggles to find long term shelter during the first wave of the collapse.
Two orphan girls - a 16 year old and an 8 year old - gather supplies to help survive their first winter without power.
A drunk and drug addict plots to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of raiders.
A televangelist races to escape a rumored nuclear strike.
Slowly, their paths will cross, their stories will merge, and a new world will be born out of the ruins. Not all of them will make it.
Read and find out for yourself. Grab The Scattered and the Dead: Book One today.
Praise for The Scattered and the Dead series:
"Comparable to The Stand ... I don't say this lightly. This book is amazing." - Rain
"It is a heart pounding, nightmare inducing read that is also sad and nostalgic, poignant and even endearing." - Queen_of_Chaos
"Tim McBain and L.T. Vargus have written yet another spectacular and vivid story." - Heather Di
"Best book in this genre I've EVER read!" - Krycek
"I loved the characters and their stories, can't wait to see who makes it to the end. Very entertaining!" - Dina
"Man, got sucked in from page 1. Very well written, hard/impossible to put down. Love being immersed in this world with relatable dialogue and story to boot. 10 out of 10 would read again." - Paul King
"Dark and fast paced, with vivid imagery." - Michael J
"The best zombie series you will ever read! Love King, Cronin, or Koontz? The Scattered and the Dead is for you." - Kurt Robair
What can you read after
The Scattered and the Dead Book 1?
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