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Among the Fallen: Genesis
“Just out of our sight, in the blind shadows of our own vision, lies the Fallen... and the worst game in biblical text is about to be fleshed!”
Alexandra Beaumont, the daughter of a billionaire mayor of the city of Blackwater, had a pretty easy life until she and her younger sister were brutally murdered. After awakening in her grave three months later, Alex will discover that her death will be anything but easy.
While she lay dead, the Fallen, a violent and malicious race of trans-dimensional demons, invaded Blackwater, spreading a plague of carnage and death. As part of the demonic ritual, which led to their being summoned, the Earth is allowed a guardian, who can compete in a deadly game for a chance to save the Earth from the Fallen’s destruction. Alex discovers she has been chosen and must defeat five Fallen Judges hidden throughout Blackwater, and she must do so before sunrise.
As Alex fights her way through the derelict and plague-ravaged city, and the millions of undead that swarm the streets, she will discover that she may not be who she used to be, and she may have to become something else entirely if she is to win the game and defeat the Fallen.
Official Site
http://amongthefallen.co.uk/
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Black Books Revs
"Genesis has many strong points, its fast, fluid, and rolls seamlessly from one chapter to the next with each being a mini story of its own. Its very clever in that respect, we found that it does not matter what page you open at (or chapter) you can read it and get a decent sense of what is going on. The idea of Alex's super violent and often possessive living bio-suit gives the main character a haunting edge of schizophrenia, just what you need in the apocalypse. A very well crafted, and often sacrilegious title that delivers some great action, brilliantly constructed violence, and some hauntingly Gothic and frightening moments. Brilliantly original book, but definitely NOT for children and those with weak stomach."
Book Zone - Zombie Collections
"Post Apocalyptic, zombie nightmares come in many forms and very rarely come with anything new. Among the fallen: Genesis rewrites the rules of zombie horror. This is an amazingly written masterpiece, with some frantic, shocking and some superbly written set pieces and events delivered to you with sadistic creativity. This will make a great movie one day, maybe even a game. Already, I am on tender hooks waiting for the next part, if zombies, ghosts and demons are your thing, then ATF GENESIS will prob put a smile on your face"
Recent Reviews
“Is there a limit to the imagination? Genesis is a whole new take on the zombie apocalypse, dragging in hints from all genres. It has ghosts and hauntings, horrific descriptions and awesome story telling… paying homage to Hellraiser and the Resident Evil franchise, Genesis is the start of something truly horrific”
Alexandra Beaumont, the daughter of a billionaire mayor of the city of Blackwater, had a pretty easy life until she and her younger sister were brutally murdered. After awakening in her grave three months later, Alex will discover that her death will be anything but easy.
While she lay dead, the Fallen, a violent and malicious race of trans-dimensional demons, invaded Blackwater, spreading a plague of carnage and death. As part of the demonic ritual, which led to their being summoned, the Earth is allowed a guardian, who can compete in a deadly game for a chance to save the Earth from the Fallen’s destruction. Alex discovers she has been chosen and must defeat five Fallen Judges hidden throughout Blackwater, and she must do so before sunrise.
As Alex fights her way through the derelict and plague-ravaged city, and the millions of undead that swarm the streets, she will discover that she may not be who she used to be, and she may have to become something else entirely if she is to win the game and defeat the Fallen.
Official Site
http://amongthefallen.co.uk/
GoodReads
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Black Books Revs
"Genesis has many strong points, its fast, fluid, and rolls seamlessly from one chapter to the next with each being a mini story of its own. Its very clever in that respect, we found that it does not matter what page you open at (or chapter) you can read it and get a decent sense of what is going on. The idea of Alex's super violent and often possessive living bio-suit gives the main character a haunting edge of schizophrenia, just what you need in the apocalypse. A very well crafted, and often sacrilegious title that delivers some great action, brilliantly constructed violence, and some hauntingly Gothic and frightening moments. Brilliantly original book, but definitely NOT for children and those with weak stomach."
Book Zone - Zombie Collections
"Post Apocalyptic, zombie nightmares come in many forms and very rarely come with anything new. Among the fallen: Genesis rewrites the rules of zombie horror. This is an amazingly written masterpiece, with some frantic, shocking and some superbly written set pieces and events delivered to you with sadistic creativity. This will make a great movie one day, maybe even a game. Already, I am on tender hooks waiting for the next part, if zombies, ghosts and demons are your thing, then ATF GENESIS will prob put a smile on your face"
Recent Reviews
“Is there a limit to the imagination? Genesis is a whole new take on the zombie apocalypse, dragging in hints from all genres. It has ghosts and hauntings, horrific descriptions and awesome story telling… paying homage to Hellraiser and the Resident Evil franchise, Genesis is the start of something truly horrific”
- GenresZombies
414 pages, Paperback
First published April 7, 2013
7 people are currently reading
170 people want to read
About the author
Scott Beadle
7 books14 followersI'm friendly enough, I get really grouchy and especially on certain things. If I'm grouchy trust me, it's not personal. There's normally a reason behind it that's probably not your fault, if it is your fault I'll quietly tell ya.
What do I do?
Much Stuff.... I actually get bored doing one thing, so I've got like multiple jobs, tasks, projects and hobbies. Different days, different amusements thats my theory. Amazingly having a brain that actually gets bored just sitting, is a curse of sorts, people interest me, their brains especially... i like stuff that makes me think.
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I have never judged anyone on anything they do... one mans poison is another mans fun, But when you step out of your own shoes and into someones mind for a just a few moments... you walk away with that little bit extra. I learn from peoples experiences other than my own, thats why we have voices after all.
What do I do?
Much Stuff.... I actually get bored doing one thing, so I've got like multiple jobs, tasks, projects and hobbies. Different days, different amusements thats my theory. Amazingly having a brain that actually gets bored just sitting, is a curse of sorts, people interest me, their brains especially... i like stuff that makes me think.
Scott Beadle, Facebook profile
I have never judged anyone on anything they do... one mans poison is another mans fun, But when you step out of your own shoes and into someones mind for a just a few moments... you walk away with that little bit extra. I learn from peoples experiences other than my own, thats why we have voices after all.
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July 26, 2014
this sounds . . . interesting, but all those 5-star reviews put me off. Those have gotta be paid for, socks, or quid pro quo.
Debating.
**
DNF because the writing causes me pain.
"She had never seen so much blood before and it had her undeniably fascinated with macabre curiosity."
"Alex sat flicking through the channels on the television, mumbling and groaning to an empty room as she normally did. As the channels jumped from one mediocre show to the next, she sighed and rubbed her aching head, gnarling dramatically as if death itself was peering around a corner and had her set in its sights."
"Alex sighed and rubbed her face with worry as the lightning flashed from behind the windows. She watched as the shadows of trees warped over the greasy walls, eerily hiding most of the bathroom in a morbid and cold darkness. The wind-chimes outside suddenly picked up again and Alex stood silently, hugging her body as the walls creaked and pipes moaned. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but she knew she was not alone. She could feel the pain around her, and the lost and tormented words echoing without a sound. Alex grumbled under her breath and looked down at the closed toilet. Never before had a mess of blood and strips of flesh been so inviting, it taunted her, beckoned for someone to open the lid and reveal its contents to the world."
Now, I'm not saying this is a terrible book; in fact if we ditched Alex and just got to hear about The Mechanic and the Underworld, I would read this. The Mechanic was great. If an editor was engaged.
There's actual writing talent, but it needs this morass wiped off it.
"As eyes opened all over the city, the population was greeted by the scorching morning rays and the blind smiles of the local radio stations."
That's quite lovely, right: the blind smiles of those perky announcers? But then, two paragraphs later, "Alex groaned as the joyous newsreader poured his irritating smiles into her bedroom . . ."
See, now you wrecked it, by repeating it. You needed to leave it alone.
So, yeah. Needs editing.
Those reviews? Still dodgy as hell.
Debating.
**
DNF because the writing causes me pain.
"She had never seen so much blood before and it had her undeniably fascinated with macabre curiosity."
"Alex sat flicking through the channels on the television, mumbling and groaning to an empty room as she normally did. As the channels jumped from one mediocre show to the next, she sighed and rubbed her aching head, gnarling dramatically as if death itself was peering around a corner and had her set in its sights."
"Alex sighed and rubbed her face with worry as the lightning flashed from behind the windows. She watched as the shadows of trees warped over the greasy walls, eerily hiding most of the bathroom in a morbid and cold darkness. The wind-chimes outside suddenly picked up again and Alex stood silently, hugging her body as the walls creaked and pipes moaned. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but she knew she was not alone. She could feel the pain around her, and the lost and tormented words echoing without a sound. Alex grumbled under her breath and looked down at the closed toilet. Never before had a mess of blood and strips of flesh been so inviting, it taunted her, beckoned for someone to open the lid and reveal its contents to the world."
Now, I'm not saying this is a terrible book; in fact if we ditched Alex and just got to hear about The Mechanic and the Underworld, I would read this. The Mechanic was great. If an editor was engaged.
There's actual writing talent, but it needs this morass wiped off it.
"As eyes opened all over the city, the population was greeted by the scorching morning rays and the blind smiles of the local radio stations."
That's quite lovely, right: the blind smiles of those perky announcers? But then, two paragraphs later, "Alex groaned as the joyous newsreader poured his irritating smiles into her bedroom . . ."
See, now you wrecked it, by repeating it. You needed to leave it alone.
So, yeah. Needs editing.
Those reviews? Still dodgy as hell.
March 16, 2014
First paragraph: PROLOGUE
2 HOURS UNTIL SUNRISE
I had never before asked the question about my ensuing death. It was never something that had ever crossed my mind. It was a topic I had never approached, pondered, or explored. All I did in life was drift through, minute after minute, lacking a care in the world, or a question of doubt. But little did I know that it was this unexplored subject that would’ve led me to where I am now. I wish I had more to say on the subject, but when it happens – there isn’t a lot that can be said. It’s like being in a weird dream that disappears once your eyes open, a daydream of past experiences and moments of levity that serve no purpose but to inflict heart breaking pain. I can’t explain what it’s like. It’s not the light at the end of the tunnel experience that so many survivors recall. It’s totally beyond that, and I was never given the choice to turn back. I was rushed through the afterlife before I had the chance to speak, to question, and then I was dropped back and hidden away, left hanging in the darkness – left there until needed.
Wow - this book will kick your ass and leave you screaming for more. "Among the Fallen" is a well-written gore-fest that combines Hellraiser-like demons in reality-bending sequences that blend into a Raccoon-City-like zombie post-apocalyptic city, all tied together by a dead girl who's been tapped to save humanity. Twisted and tangled. Visceral and bloody. Not for the lily-livered.
If you like horror, you'll love this. Very recommended.
2 HOURS UNTIL SUNRISE
I had never before asked the question about my ensuing death. It was never something that had ever crossed my mind. It was a topic I had never approached, pondered, or explored. All I did in life was drift through, minute after minute, lacking a care in the world, or a question of doubt. But little did I know that it was this unexplored subject that would’ve led me to where I am now. I wish I had more to say on the subject, but when it happens – there isn’t a lot that can be said. It’s like being in a weird dream that disappears once your eyes open, a daydream of past experiences and moments of levity that serve no purpose but to inflict heart breaking pain. I can’t explain what it’s like. It’s not the light at the end of the tunnel experience that so many survivors recall. It’s totally beyond that, and I was never given the choice to turn back. I was rushed through the afterlife before I had the chance to speak, to question, and then I was dropped back and hidden away, left hanging in the darkness – left there until needed.
Wow - this book will kick your ass and leave you screaming for more. "Among the Fallen" is a well-written gore-fest that combines Hellraiser-like demons in reality-bending sequences that blend into a Raccoon-City-like zombie post-apocalyptic city, all tied together by a dead girl who's been tapped to save humanity. Twisted and tangled. Visceral and bloody. Not for the lily-livered.
If you like horror, you'll love this. Very recommended.
November 16, 2014
I received a copy of this book for free for an honest review.
I think that the concept of the story was great, but when it came to reading this book, I had a hard time concentrating on it. I put the book down and restarted reading this book three of four different times before I decided I couldn't finish it. I think that if the book was written a little different it would be much easier to continue reading. I don't know if it was the format I had to read but it seemed like it lacked the needed editing before being published. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.
I think that the concept of the story was great, but when it came to reading this book, I had a hard time concentrating on it. I put the book down and restarted reading this book three of four different times before I decided I couldn't finish it. I think that if the book was written a little different it would be much easier to continue reading. I don't know if it was the format I had to read but it seemed like it lacked the needed editing before being published. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.
December 2, 2014
Hard to follow the story, but it was a good story nonetheless. This is not your typical zombie book.
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