Survivors
The long-awaited finale of Z.A. Recht’s “action-packed zombie extravaganza” (Ryan C. Thomas) that began with the acclaimed novels
Plague of the Dead
and
Thunder and Ashes
. . . .
THE MORNINGSTAR STRAIN WAS THE END OF THE WORLD.
In the wake of the zombie apocalypse, two separate bands of survivors journey across a decimated America, each with the desperate goal of finding the cure for the virulent plague that threatens the existence of humankind—or what’s left of it. Now it’s up to these inheritors of the future to outlive their waking nightmare, any way they can.
BUT FOR THESE SURVIVORS, IT IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
One group includes a brilliant virologist; for the other, an immune soldier proves invaluable. Battling infected and marauding raiders at every turn, the teams soon uncover the devious plans of Sawyer, an agent of the Chairman of the Reunited States of America, who believes that Dr. Anna Demilio already has the cure, and he will stop at nothing to find her. Now, with the salvation of the world and their own souls on the line, how far will the survivors go to emerge victorious?
“Compelling . . . raw, brutal. . . . This is no ordinary post-apocalyptic odyssey.”
—
Booklist
, on
Thunder and Ashes
Z.A. RECHT
lived in West Virginia, where he authored the Morningstar Strain trilogy:
Plague of the Dead, Thunder and Ashes
, and
Survivors
. Visit
www.themorningstarsaga.com
for more information.
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The zombie apocalypse is unleashed in Z.A. Recht’s
PLAGUE OF THE DEAD
“An awesome zombie novel . . . a literal, intelligent thriller.”
—David Moody, author of
Hater
and the acclaimed Autumn series
“Hypnotically readable.”
—R. Thomas Riley, author of
Through the Glass Darkly
“The perfect combination of viral thriller and zombie nightmare. . . . Z. A. Recht pulls out all the stops in this action-packed zombie extravaganza.”
—Ryan C. Thomas, author of
The Summer I Died
“One of the most believable zombie stories I’ve read. . . . There’s hardly a moment to catch your breath as Recht deftly moves the narrative in directions that seem quite plausible in today’s post-9/11 age.”
—R. Thomas Riley
“Fantastic . . . a zombie-fied
Out of the Ashes,
a blend of
28 Days Later
zombies and Romero zombies, with a climax so intense it literally had me shaking.”
—Travis Adkins, author of
After Twilight: Walking with the Dead
“Zombies . . . military . . . global devastation. . . . Z.A. Recht has engineered a virus so infectious even die-hard zombie critics will get down with the sickness.”
—D. L. Snell, author of
Roses of Blood on Barbwire Vines
“Well-written. . . . Scary. . . .
Plague of the Dead
actually makes you believe that something like this could really happen. . . . I could not put this book down.”
—
Read Reviews
“Every character is believable, the zombies are both hideous and understated, and the action is mile-a-minute fast. . . . Recommended for post-apocalyptic fiction fans, action-adventure lovers, and zombie phreaks from all shambling walks of life.”
—
The Alternative
“Intense and action-packed! Recht aims for the head with this one!”
—Geoff Bough,
Revenant Magazine
The global zombie takeover grows more terrifying in Z.A. Recht’s
THUNDER AND ASHES
“Shamblers, sprinters, and a generous helping of guts, brains, and heart—for those who believe sequels never outshine the original,
Thunder and Ashes
is just the cure.”
—D. L. Snell
“Plenty of blood and guts . . . an enjoyable read for zombie fans.”
—
Fatally Yours
“Just when you thought that
Plague of the Dead
could not be bested, along comes the sequel. . . .
Thunder and Ashes
will once again make you turn your lights on.”
—J. L. Bourne, author of
Day by Day Armageddon
“A compelling story told in a captivating voice. . . . Recht writes a raw, brutal style perfect for the story’s raw brutality, and it’s impossible to read the novel and not get caught up in its characters and their seemingly futile quest. . . . This is no ordinary post-apocalyptic odyssey.”
—
Booklist
“The action is unrelenting, the character interaction is believable, the world-building is intriguing and impressive. . . . Excellent pacing. . . . Tight and engaging. . . . Fans should definitely add
Thunder and Ashes
to their collection.”
—
Flames Rising
“[A] post-apocalyptic zombie treat. . . . Recht’s style is cinematic . . . fast paced and thoroughly convincing. . . . Some of the book’s finest moments of both theme and action come from shades of both
Seven Samurai
and
The Road Warrior
.”
—
Quiet Earth
“Every bit as good as
Plague of the Dead
. . . . A very entertaining read.”
—
The Alternative
Also by Z.A. Recht
Plague of the Dead
Thunder and Ashes
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