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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot #2
Tales of the Forgotten
The world is at war with the Primal Virus. Military forces across the globe have been recalled to defend the homelands as the virus spreads and decimates populations.
Out on patrol and assigned to a remote base in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Brad Thompson’s unit was abandoned and left behind, alone and without contact.
They survived and have built a refuge, but now they are forgotten. No contact with their families or commands.
Brad makes a tough decision to leave the safety of his compound to try and make contact with the States, desperate to find rescue for his men.
What he finds is worse than he could have ever predicted.
Out on patrol and assigned to a remote base in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Brad Thompson’s unit was abandoned and left behind, alone and without contact.
They survived and have built a refuge, but now they are forgotten. No contact with their families or commands.
Brad makes a tough decision to leave the safety of his compound to try and make contact with the States, desperate to find rescue for his men.
What he finds is worse than he could have ever predicted.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2013
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W.J. Lundy
37 books272 followersW. J. Lundy is a still serving Veteran of the U.S. Military with service in Afghanistan. He has over 12 years of combined service with the Army and Navy in Europe, the Balkans and Southwest Asia. W.J. is an avid athlete, writer, backpacker and shooting enthusiast. He currently resides with his wife and daughter in Central Michigan.
I developed the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series from notes and ideas I had put together while deployed to Afghanistan. I had been jokingly asked how we would defend against a zombie attack.
I wanted to tell a story that portrays the military that I know, that displays our actual capabilities. These are my thoughts, I hope you enjoy them, and thank you for reading.
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I developed the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series from notes and ideas I had put together while deployed to Afghanistan. I had been jokingly asked how we would defend against a zombie attack.
I wanted to tell a story that portrays the military that I know, that displays our actual capabilities. These are my thoughts, I hope you enjoy them, and thank you for reading.
facebook.com/WARONPRIMALS
wjlundy.wtf@gmail.com
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July 30, 2021
Desert Zombies? 🧟♀️
Marooned in the country of Afghanistan, marines are attacked by a roving herd of raving people. Maybe not people anymore.
The people have been infected by a chemical virus, dispelled at the hands of terrorists!
Now, they are on the lookout for anything that’s breathing, so they can make sure that they are no longer breathing.
Once they catch you, if they don’t eat and kill you, and you manage to get away, don’t relax if you’ve been scratched or bitten.
Now, the cycle begins to repeat itself.
This is the second book into the series and I have to say that it is filled with more action and horrific thrills than the first.
This is a new author for me and since I am enjoying this series so much I will definitely be reading the next book.
Marooned in the country of Afghanistan, marines are attacked by a roving herd of raving people. Maybe not people anymore.
The people have been infected by a chemical virus, dispelled at the hands of terrorists!
Now, they are on the lookout for anything that’s breathing, so they can make sure that they are no longer breathing.
Once they catch you, if they don’t eat and kill you, and you manage to get away, don’t relax if you’ve been scratched or bitten.
Now, the cycle begins to repeat itself.
This is the second book into the series and I have to say that it is filled with more action and horrific thrills than the first.
This is a new author for me and since I am enjoying this series so much I will definitely be reading the next book.
May 2, 2016
Fun and enjoyable read of a group of military roaming the towns, villages and mountains of Afghanistan.
June 24, 2014
Enjoyable
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Tales of the Forgotten by W. J. Lundy is an enjoyable second installment to this unique zombie tale. If you love reading zombie books like I do, then this is a book you should read and add to your reading collection.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Tales of the Forgotten by W. J. Lundy is an enjoyable second installment to this unique zombie tale. If you love reading zombie books like I do, then this is a book you should read and add to your reading collection.
March 26, 2017
I am so angry right now…
I had 12 minutes left on my treadmill workout today, and I finished this book. I had to finish my run with only my own thoughts to keep me company. I will be starting book three this afternoon. Great job WJ Lundy!
I had 12 minutes left on my treadmill workout today, and I finished this book. I had to finish my run with only my own thoughts to keep me company. I will be starting book three this afternoon. Great job WJ Lundy!
June 13, 2015
This is Book 2 of the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series. In it we follow Brad as he leaves the safety of the customs facility that he and his men reinforced in Book 1. Brad wants to get home to his friends and family and is willing to take the risks necessary to achieve this goal.
I really enjoy it when an author can take the apocalyptic scenario and really make it unique and his (or her) own. Lundy has done this. The infected (or primals, as he refers to them) are not your traditional zombies; they are more like wild animals that push forward on very basic instincts. They appear to be better able to make simple decisions and are capable of splitting into smaller, more efficient hunting groups.
But what really pulls this book together is Lundy’s ability to go beyond the story and make it all cohesive. His dialogue goes from the exceptional rawness that we might expect from military personnel who are trapped in a life or death situation, but there is a message of cooperation that is found here as well.
“They are demons. We are being punished for our actions,” Hasan said. “These days will not end until we learn to work together and stop fighting each other.”
“And if that never happens?” asked Brad.
“Then we all die,” Hassan answered.
I will be diving into Only the Dead Live Forever very soon. I am looking forward to following Brad on his journey home and hopefully his reunion with his loved ones.
*4.5 Stars
I really enjoy it when an author can take the apocalyptic scenario and really make it unique and his (or her) own. Lundy has done this. The infected (or primals, as he refers to them) are not your traditional zombies; they are more like wild animals that push forward on very basic instincts. They appear to be better able to make simple decisions and are capable of splitting into smaller, more efficient hunting groups.
But what really pulls this book together is Lundy’s ability to go beyond the story and make it all cohesive. His dialogue goes from the exceptional rawness that we might expect from military personnel who are trapped in a life or death situation, but there is a message of cooperation that is found here as well.
“They are demons. We are being punished for our actions,” Hasan said. “These days will not end until we learn to work together and stop fighting each other.”
“And if that never happens?” asked Brad.
“Then we all die,” Hassan answered.
I will be diving into Only the Dead Live Forever very soon. I am looking forward to following Brad on his journey home and hopefully his reunion with his loved ones.
*4.5 Stars
August 5, 2013
I really enjoy Zombie novels, especially when the novels are a part of a series. When selecting a book I will also read about the author to help me in my decision on rather to purchase the book. Mr. Lundy has a military background (as copied from his FB page) "W. J. Lundy is a member of the U.S. Military with multiple deployments in the War on Terror. W.J. is an avid athlete, writer, backpacker and shooter. He is the author of the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series." I found both novels very well written; the story flowed; and was very exciting. They were both very hard to put down and I look forward to a third.
November 6, 2013
The strong story that I praised in W.J. Lundy's first book, "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot," continues here in the sequel, "Tales of the Forgotten." Lundy is a fine writer and uses his current military experience to great effect here as his tough little crew struggle to not only survive but to stake out a place of refuge for the near future. It is always refreshing when a book's characters actually use their minds to make rational decisions. And here they do, in spades. Although the horrific reality they find themselves in is nearly unimaginable, the chillingly realistic ways in which they respond to it makes everything work. I found myself second-guessing the characters and weighing their options right along with them as I read, just as if I was on their team and facing the same risks. It is hard to be more hooked in or to ask any more of a book than that.
I thought the way life's definitions changed for the team as they began to realize the extent of their new reality was a wonderful touch. All of the old war-on-terror political evaluations fell by the wayside along with military perceptions of rank and mission and obedience. Former enemies and their interlocked ideologies melt in the deadly cauldron of this new, relentless enemy. A zombie novel that makes you think as well as feel - truly fun stuff.
Mr. Lundy builds in all kinds of new but very reasonable wrinkles in this next novel as our forgotten military team, and their new dependents, try to comprehend the true worldwide situation, if they can discover it, and gauge whether there is any hope left.
Journeys are the lifeblood of these types of novels and the one in "Tales of the Forgotten" works extremely well. The purpose of the trip makes sense and when the purpose changes, that makes sense too. It is so refreshing to see solid plotting for a change. And on the road trip we not only get to watch the characters grow and change but we also get to observe and wonder about the changing behavior of the Zombies (okay, "Primals," as they're called here).
I do not usually like to read book series. I prefer standalone books that spin their story, weave their magic, and then wrap it all up. I made an exception with "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" initially since I knew the author was current military and I have a son in the Marines who spent weeks in an LAV (light armored vehicle) out in the deserts of Afghanistan. I'm glad I started the series. It has been a surprisingly great ride for me despite my hesitation at the start, and I'm kind of self-conscious to admit it. Well, while I'm at it, I might as well admit that I have already started the next book in the series, "Only the Dead Live Forever."
I thought the way life's definitions changed for the team as they began to realize the extent of their new reality was a wonderful touch. All of the old war-on-terror political evaluations fell by the wayside along with military perceptions of rank and mission and obedience. Former enemies and their interlocked ideologies melt in the deadly cauldron of this new, relentless enemy. A zombie novel that makes you think as well as feel - truly fun stuff.
Mr. Lundy builds in all kinds of new but very reasonable wrinkles in this next novel as our forgotten military team, and their new dependents, try to comprehend the true worldwide situation, if they can discover it, and gauge whether there is any hope left.
Journeys are the lifeblood of these types of novels and the one in "Tales of the Forgotten" works extremely well. The purpose of the trip makes sense and when the purpose changes, that makes sense too. It is so refreshing to see solid plotting for a change. And on the road trip we not only get to watch the characters grow and change but we also get to observe and wonder about the changing behavior of the Zombies (okay, "Primals," as they're called here).
I do not usually like to read book series. I prefer standalone books that spin their story, weave their magic, and then wrap it all up. I made an exception with "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" initially since I knew the author was current military and I have a son in the Marines who spent weeks in an LAV (light armored vehicle) out in the deserts of Afghanistan. I'm glad I started the series. It has been a surprisingly great ride for me despite my hesitation at the start, and I'm kind of self-conscious to admit it. Well, while I'm at it, I might as well admit that I have already started the next book in the series, "Only the Dead Live Forever."
June 4, 2013
Having read Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, I had a preconceived notion about this book and I wasn't wrong. This was amazing! I really enjoyed it and can hardly wait for the third instalment! It's one of those books that leaves you wanting more (in the best way, not because its lacking in any way!!)
July 26, 2013
Another great horror story by Wj Lundy! This sequel to WTF stands on its own.War and zombies!A great mash up of both genres. Wj Lundy is an active duty Army so you really get the feel of it.Exciting and scary. A unique twist on the undead appocalypse!
January 10, 2014
A very worthy successor/continuation of the very good underlying premise & story of #1.
April 4, 2014
These series of books get better and better. The obvious military knowledge makes the book gritty and realistic, full of detail and scenarios that push you to read further and further.
February 11, 2018
This is the second book in the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot or WTF series by W.J. Lundy. Last night I decided to start book 2 since I really enjoyed the first book. But I meant to only read 30-40 pages or so and read more today. By 4 A.M. I was finishing the book and saying WTF to myself about what time it was! Needless to say it captured my attention and kept me hooked throughout the entire ride.
This story starts off where the last book left off, they were all stranded at the Northern border in that warehouse. Brad decides to leave with the two Navy Seals to see if they could find any other survivors and get supplies and most importantly try to contact their superiors and get appraised of the situation in Afghanistan and more importantly the USA and hopefully get rescued.
A local decides to join them on their dangerous mission and act as a guide. As they head south to their Forward Operating Base they find out that the base is completely overrun. No apparent survivors. They find the critical equipment that they needed and try to contact their superiors. However contacting their superiors may not have been the best thing, their phone rings and the person on the other end isn’t who they expect and has a mission for them. Do the mission and they will be extracted to a safe zone, don’t do the mission and they will be left to their own devices abandoned and alone.
If you love Zombie books, Thriller books, War books, etc… then you will love this series. I know I’m hooked. It’s also quite a clean read, it’s not gory and there isn’t swearing galore which I would expect there to be a lot of in a situation like this. I wouldn’t say it doesn’t have swearing, but I don’t really remember any so if there was it was situation accurate and didn’t stick out to me.
It’s well written, I only found 4 possible mistakes throughout the entire novel.
Unfortunately the author has pulled all his books from other platforms and put them on Kindle Unlimited (which requires Kindle exclusivity). And because of this, it has DRM so I have to subtract a point for that.
This story starts off where the last book left off, they were all stranded at the Northern border in that warehouse. Brad decides to leave with the two Navy Seals to see if they could find any other survivors and get supplies and most importantly try to contact their superiors and get appraised of the situation in Afghanistan and more importantly the USA and hopefully get rescued.
A local decides to join them on their dangerous mission and act as a guide. As they head south to their Forward Operating Base they find out that the base is completely overrun. No apparent survivors. They find the critical equipment that they needed and try to contact their superiors. However contacting their superiors may not have been the best thing, their phone rings and the person on the other end isn’t who they expect and has a mission for them. Do the mission and they will be extracted to a safe zone, don’t do the mission and they will be left to their own devices abandoned and alone.
If you love Zombie books, Thriller books, War books, etc… then you will love this series. I know I’m hooked. It’s also quite a clean read, it’s not gory and there isn’t swearing galore which I would expect there to be a lot of in a situation like this. I wouldn’t say it doesn’t have swearing, but I don’t really remember any so if there was it was situation accurate and didn’t stick out to me.
It’s well written, I only found 4 possible mistakes throughout the entire novel.
Unfortunately the author has pulled all his books from other platforms and put them on Kindle Unlimited (which requires Kindle exclusivity). And because of this, it has DRM so I have to subtract a point for that.
August 21, 2018
I did not read the first installment of this series and jumped right into book #2 so I missed some of the back story. However, I was able to follow along just fine. In this installment, an Army sergeant, two Navy Seals, and a former Afghan fighter travel across country looking for other survivors and a way to contact family back in the states. The zombies are a different breed than I'm used to as these seem to have some method of communicating and organizing in groups against humans...they travel with scouts leading the packs which act like a single entity, almost as if each group has a distinct leader that gives the group mental instructions. On their trek across country, the foursome encounter many of these groups and find that the odds are heavily against them, and only their military training will save them.
Soon, they encounter a sat phone and are mysteriously contacted by a military officer who helps guide them out of trouble with the help of special military equipment only to discover he had been tracking them and has a hidden agenda and a secret mission for them to complete.
The book had some repetition - especially in house clearing and some of the tactics...I also found it slow in spots. The book ends abruptly which disappointed me. Although the saga continues, I don't think I'll be purchasing the next book in the series as my Kindle library is already filled with books that are begging to be read next.
Soon, they encounter a sat phone and are mysteriously contacted by a military officer who helps guide them out of trouble with the help of special military equipment only to discover he had been tracking them and has a hidden agenda and a secret mission for them to complete.
The book had some repetition - especially in house clearing and some of the tactics...I also found it slow in spots. The book ends abruptly which disappointed me. Although the saga continues, I don't think I'll be purchasing the next book in the series as my Kindle library is already filled with books that are begging to be read next.
September 11, 2019
A WJL. Military (End of the World) Action Adventure (TOTF) (AWTFNB - 2)
WJL. has penned the second novel in the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series, which begins with the Seals, Soldier and Afghani. Making their way through the growing waves of walking dead. Their objective is to work their way to the coast from the mountains without being trapped. They finally establish contact with another military operation and they are tasked to push up the man responsible for the virus. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS:
WJL. has penned the second novel in the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series, which begins with the Seals, Soldier and Afghani. Making their way through the growing waves of walking dead. Their objective is to work their way to the coast from the mountains without being trapped. They finally establish contact with another military operation and they are tasked to push up the man responsible for the virus. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS:
January 16, 2024
Nice surprise.
Oddly enough, I read the first "book" only because I'm married to a Lundy. I'm not one to give any kind of book review, just a nother form of a book report. That said.
Not a Zombie book, it is a Primal Rage book. Well worth the time to read. Don't pass it by just because you "think" its not what you normally read, I only grabbed it because of the name of the author.
I really thought the ending would be different. Nice when you expect one thing and a nother thing happens instead.
Oddly enough, I read the first "book" only because I'm married to a Lundy. I'm not one to give any kind of book review, just a nother form of a book report. That said.
Not a Zombie book, it is a Primal Rage book. Well worth the time to read. Don't pass it by just because you "think" its not what you normally read, I only grabbed it because of the name of the author.
I really thought the ending would be different. Nice when you expect one thing and a nother thing happens instead.
August 21, 2017
As good as it gets......
One of the best series in the genre. The characters are extremely likable. Setting of the scenes is done very well. Hints at the infected being more than they seem motivate the reader to keep pressing on with the series (I've read it before so I know it just gets better and more interesting). Lundy is a master military zombie apocalypse writer. On to the next book!
One of the best series in the genre. The characters are extremely likable. Setting of the scenes is done very well. Hints at the infected being more than they seem motivate the reader to keep pressing on with the series (I've read it before so I know it just gets better and more interesting). Lundy is a master military zombie apocalypse writer. On to the next book!
April 18, 2018
When the undead rule the world, enemies become allies. When the zombie apocalypse reigns over war torn Afghanistan, US Army and Navy Seals and a Taliban Soldier unite to fight the undead. Will our heroes make it home? Is there a home to go home too? I have no idea, I have to read Book 3 which I will do. This is a great series.
February 11, 2025
The story was ok. The behavior of the zombies was inconsistent. Despite that, it was interesting enough to entice me to think about continuing the series past the second book (reading an omnibus). However, after looking him up, I found out the author is a hardcore MAGA traitor. I refuse to give my money to an anti-american turncoat that thinks violating the Constitution is a-ok for billionaires.
August 7, 2017
Volumes 1 and 2. A different and interesting point of view in the apocalypse by virus story. Instead of taking place inside the U.S. these books follow surviving soldiers deployed to a war zone. Fast paced and attention grabbing.
August 18, 2018
Brad an co keep up their travels, ending up on what should be a safe oil rig in deep water. Of course nothing is how it seems, but, for now they're rolling with the punches.
I'm going to keep following the series. I liked this better than the first one.
I'm going to keep following the series. I liked this better than the first one.
September 23, 2020
This book carries on the story seemlessly from book 1, it kept me on the edge of my seat with the non stop, thrilling action and memorable characters, that keep you coming back for more. Eric Vincent's narration is smooth and dramatic. I received this bok in exchange for my honest review.
January 28, 2023
Abandoned overseas, the undead everywhere.
Tight, well written short novels about a small group of surviving Seals and soldiers trying g to overcome every obstacle that throngs of undead can throw at them.
Tight, well written short novels about a small group of surviving Seals and soldiers trying g to overcome every obstacle that throngs of undead can throw at them.
April 10, 2024
As the virus spreads, Brad, Brooks and Sean decide to leave there safe haven, in the hope of getting home. As they venture across Afghanistan, finds nothing but destruction, contact is made by a mystery man via the satellite phone. They soon find themselves on a mission and in even more danger.
March 13, 2025
Intense and action packed
The world has gone to hell and service members trapped in Afghanistan are desperately trying to survive and get home while helping others that they encounter along the way.
The world has gone to hell and service members trapped in Afghanistan are desperately trying to survive and get home while helping others that they encounter along the way.
August 7, 2018
It was just okay. The dialog wasn't very good.
August 9, 2018
amazing series, cant get enough, follows our guys cut off from home just trying
to stay alive, sucks you in and wont let go, keep em coming
to stay alive, sucks you in and wont let go, keep em coming
November 5, 2018
Good reading
A very scary book good reading
Will enjoy reading more of the series. Very detailed and hard to put down
A very scary book good reading
Will enjoy reading more of the series. Very detailed and hard to put down
November 30, 2018
Can't get enough!
Very good Military/Zombie story. Lot's of action and good writing keeps you interested throughout. Looking forward to book 3 in this series.
Very good Military/Zombie story. Lot's of action and good writing keeps you interested throughout. Looking forward to book 3 in this series.
January 11, 2019
Fast paced enjoyable read. Well written page turner that won't leave you bored.
February 18, 2019
Great zombie-military thriller
A unique take on zombies, and I’m intrigued to see how it develops. Running on to the next book now!
A unique take on zombies, and I’m intrigued to see how it develops. Running on to the next book now!
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