Outbreak

Undead Nation #1

by Brent Acuff

What would you do when faced with the end of the world? When Alex Kemp is faced with that possibility, he realizes that he is the only one who can save his family. Life and death decisions, sacrifices, and betrayal all stand in the way of Alex's family and survival. When vague news reports of a strange quarantine begin spreading across the city, panic ensues, plunging Alex into situations that he never thought he would see again. Confusion from city officials and the general public cause mass hysteria and senseless violence. Alex has seen this before, has seen the consequences of what is about to come. Alex chooses to save his family in anyway that he can.

Genres: Zombies, Ebooks, Horror

194 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2011

About the author

Brent Acuff is a teacher in Hutto, TX, and a weekend writer. He is a yearly participant in NaNoWriMo and started a student writers program with numerous students participating in NaNoWriMo's Young Writers Program. Brent has several influences in writing spanning the range of styles. Authors include Scott Sigler, Christopher Moore, Max Brooks, Anne McCaffrey, Patrick McLean, and Mur Lafferty. He personally believes that everyone has a story to tell, you just have to write it.

Reviews

[Jeffrey Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was excellent. One of the best zombie themed stories that I have read. I like the allusion to another famous Zombie book within it. I read the story in one sitting. I would definitely recommend this book, even to my students. I cannot wait to read the next book.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I immensely enjoyed Undead Nation: Outbreak. The lead character, Alex was very much the zombie killing action hero, while Liam was the side kick , adding humor to some of the situations. I did find the wife to be a bit tedious and whiney to the point where I really wanted to shoot her. I guess under the circumstance, who knows how you will react.She did get on my nerves.
I look forwaed to the Undead Nation: Rescue

[Shana Festa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only thing I wish they had done differently was not make them novellas. I want more!! :)

[Jeanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

No ending

No ending! I really hate when you are not explicitly giving a warning that you need to buy another book to get the rest of the story!

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It is very simple in look, but the story is a great one. I enjoyed that they stuck to reality as much as possible when writing a zombie thriller. Not a huge amount of gore, which is also fine with me. The story is more about the survivors and what they go through trying to survive. People who have the inability to think when a horrible situation occurs and how that affects everyone's survival. I would definitely recommend this read if you like such stories as The Walking Dead, not the comic version, and the likes. It is so far a very good read and I am starting on the second book as we speak!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

Not t h e best not the worst. The author has a good idea. Now I've read a lot, the premise has been done. But the story is older. Still will finish read ing the rest of the series.

[Andrea Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Undead Nation: Outbreak

I recommend this book to anyone that likes The Walking Dead. Good back stories and you really root for the good guys. Strong characters. Can't wait to read the next book!

[Trampas Jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

not the best survival fiction.alot like the majority of zombie books, shallow character development and shallow plot.

[Vivian (Vivi) McCormack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Outbreak,could happen some day

this is rather unnerving story only because it could happen. it was very good read of course it left you with a cliffhanger, I will read the next