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Infected: SFV-1 Series - BOOK ONE

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'Every time someone gets bitten, that's one more of them, and one less of us.'

SFV-1 : a virulent virus that sends its hosts into a state of extreme rage and ravenous hunger. When it attacks the UK, 127 people are infected within the first hour.

London wife and mother Cat is taking part in TV reality show Year Out, on a remote Scottish island. Her world turns dark when the TV crew fails to arrive for the monthly health check—her one lifeline to her family is now broken.

Completely absorbed in the commission of a lifetime, artist Norah ignores what is taking place outside the safety of her studio, until the virus reaches her hometown and a shocking event jolts her back into reality.

Lion, a stressed out marketing consultant, is enjoying a month away from his hectic online life in northern Cumbria when he encounters a worrying sight in a nearby village. Is it some kind of zombie? It can't be, can it?

Terry Tyler's Infected is her 25th publication. Book #2 of the SFV-1 Series, Darkness, is now available, with Book #3, Reset, coming soon.

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 22, 2023

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Terry Tyler

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I am self-published with thirty books on Amazon. Most recently I've published the first two books in my Revenge series, Served Cold and So Shall Ye Reap. More to come!

Other recent releases include Safe Zone, a dystopian/post-apocalyptic thriller. It follows on from the SFV-1 series (Infected, Darkness and Reset), but is completely stand-alone, so can be read as a story within itself.

I love watching and reading anything to do with history, post apocalypse, dystopian scenarios, anthropology, mountaineering and polar exploration. Big Walking Dead fan.

Favourite writers: Gemma Lawrence, Kate Mary, Blake Crouch, Deborah Swift, Carol Hedges, Douglas Kennedy, John Boyne, Deborah Moggach, Judith Arnopp, Jon Krakauer, Phillipa Gregory, John Privilege, Zeb Haradon, Dylan Morgan, Kate Atkinson, Norah Lofts, Dorothy Parker, Bill Bryson, PJ O'Rourke, Ann Swinfen, Keith Blackmore, Frank Tayell.



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Author 24 books176 followers
January 10, 2025
My husband and I read this book as a buddy read. It took us a while to find the “together” time and the delays left me chomping at the bit to get back to it. It’s fast-paced, violent, and realistic enough to be scary as all heck—because this is probably how a horrible virus would take effect. Imagine one that destroys the rational part of the brain while activating the aggressive reptilian core.

The story definitely has a Walking Dead vibe, but with more realism. It follows several separate groups of characters at the very beginning of the virus when no one knows what’s going on. Communication breaks down fast. People are desperate to find loved ones and safety. Shelters set up and fail. The military is overwhelmed. Most, though not all, of the people are doing their best in a terrible situation. There are multiple POVs, including some where the characters are infected and begin to “turn,” giving the reader an up-close-and-personal viral experience.

One of the most interesting groups was a bunch of reality show contestants stuck on an island. Another was a group of survivors trying to set rules for a shelter that were all tangled up with ideas about fairness and political correctness, which I understood but made little sense. As I read, I could see all of this happening including the rise of the mysterious group called “The Keepers.”

The pace is gripping and the action non-stop, so readers won’t get much of a break (unless they're waiting for their buddy reader). The book is the first in a series and covers only the first month of the virus, so it doesn’t conclude in a significant way. Rather, it invites the reader to continue, an invitation I’ll accept. Highly recommended to fans of apocalyptic, zombie stories.
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Author 25 books304 followers
March 11, 2024
What starts as a wonderful family vacation and disconnect from the world, hits a rough patch when Lion’s wife heads back home. Still, the rest stay behind. Envigored, Lion leaves with his mother-in-law only to find that when they have been out of contact, everything has changed in the worst possible way. The story is set in the UK and is told by several POVs, including Cat, who isolates herself on an island for a year to win money on a reality show, and Norah, who tries to hide in her world of art. I am a fan of end-of-the-world scenarios, and this story had a “Walking Dead” flavor that I could appreciate. Survival has become more important than the internet and instant information everyone has grown used to. Exciting reading is created by learning how to avoid the virus-stricken people who only have the desire to eat, find food and safe shelter, and watch out for any uninfected person who intends to harm you. Plus, while these people try to find their loved ones and a bit of security, another point of view shows how and where this virus originated and spread. The story leaves readers hanging by introducing a new character and a hint of things to come. I was rooting for the characters, Lion and Norah quickly became my favorites. I will continue this apocalyptic journey with book two and can easily recommend this book.
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June 23, 2023
I came across Terry Tyler a few years back, at the time when she started publishing her first dystopian series, Project Renova, and although that is not one of my go-to genres, I became hooked by her ability to combine gripping plots and a cast of complex characters that, good or bad, you feel drawn to and want to know what is going to happen to. And, if I am to judge by the first novel in this series, she has managed to do the same again.
Allow me to open my review with a warning. If you set off on this journey, and you start reading this series, be prepared to carry on. The author explains in her introduction that the short novels in the SFV-1 series cannot be read independently, because the full story will be split up into several volumes, and although you might start to get an idea of what is going on and suspect where they might go, you are bound to be left with more questions than answers after reading Infected. And, although Tyler states that she will include a recap of the story so far in the following novellas in the series, readers who start with one of the other books are likely to miss too much of the story and have a less satisfying experience. And those who only read the first will be left wondering. At least I am.
The book’s description introduces the situation and the main characters, which should suffice to give readers a good idea of the situation and some of the issues the characters are likely to face, therefore, I will try to avoid any spoilers. I can add that each chapter is told from a different character’s point of view. Norah and Lion tell their story in the first person, while Cat’s is told in the third person, although always from her point of view. They are not the only ones whose stories we are told, though. Lion (I really like Juno, Lion’s mother-in-law) and Norah aren’t alone when they set off trying to find a safe place, and Cat is sharing her TV adventure with some companions as well. But there are others we meet, some fleetingly, some in more detail, and one of the things I most enjoyed from this novella was how we got to see things from their points of view as well and even experience them as if we were inside of their brains and bodies, scary as that might be at times. (Because, yes, the reader’s experience isn’t immune to the virus either).
The book starts with a prologue that sets off the story and gives readers a hint of what is to come, although perhaps not quite the scale of it. The three main characters are confronted with an out-of-control pandemic (plague, I’d call it), because of their peculiar circumstances: Both, Cat and Lion were in out-of-reach environments when things went pear-shaped, and in Norah’s case, she self-isolated to create her art and insisted in burying her head in the sand until she couldn’t ignore what was happening anymore. In that way, these three characters are the perfect companions for the reader, as they haven’t been following the news or realised how quickly things were deteriorating until it was too late, a bit like the readers, who are dropped into the situation without much warning either. These three characters are very different, in their outlooks, lifestyles, and motivations, and although I cannot say I liked them all straight away, they represent well the way human beings might react to such circumstances, and as we spend time with them, we see examples of coping strategies —some more adaptative and socially responsible than others— which ring true, especially considering recent events.
The world had to face an emergency health crisis not long ago, and as one reads this book, it is impossible not to wonder if we have learned anything. Would a new emergency be handled better and/or differently, or would our previous experience result in complacency and a false sense of security? This is a dystopic series, so you might guess the answer, but we are all less likely to feel reassured by the fact that this is a work of fiction than we might have been a few years back. What would we do if we were faced with the choices these characters are confronted to? It does not bear thinking about, but perhaps we should.
This is a book full of adventures, scares, extreme situations, characters taken to the limit, well-written, dynamic, touching, and moving at times; and it offers readers an opportunity to see the best and the worst of people’s behaviour. The veneer of civilisation might not be as thick as most of us would like, and when put to the test, it might be found wanting.
Any warnings? Well, there is violence, blood, gore (as is to be expected in this subgenre), and there is some swearing as well. I have mentioned that some parts of the novel are written in the first-person, so readers who dislike that need to take it into account. I have already said I am not a big follower of the genre, so I will not engage in comparisons with series, novels, or video games with similar story-lines, but having read a few horror stories, this isn’t, by far, the most explicit or extreme of the ones I’ve read, and the writing is impeccable, so, those who don’t scare easy, appreciate a touch of dark humour or two (the exchange between Juno and a girl about what a chilly is made me chuckle), and like the sound of it shouldn’t hesitate to try.
I am very impressed by the first novel in this new series, and I would recommend it to readers of dystopian fiction who love action, survival stories, appreciate well-drawn characters, and especially those who enjoy series and like to spend time getting to know all the players and getting invested in their lives and fates. Thankfully, the author plans on publishing the second novella within only a few weeks of the first, so the wait won’t be too long.
I was provided with an early ARC copy of this novel (novella), and I freely decided to read it and review it.
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Author 11 books145 followers
July 16, 2023
Slowly but surely the city and country is shutting down in fear of being bitten by one who has succumbed to the mutated monkey bite, or caught making any contact with another’s bite. The mutated monkey virus is spreading faster than Covid. The people are eventually forced to leave their homes to forage and pillage anywhere for food and gasoline to try and escape what is quickly becoming an apocalyptic UK. Once bitten, people go mad with a ravenous hunger for blood and flesh. There is only one way to survive, and that is by having to kill each infected person encountered because it’s now, kill or be killed.

Meanwhile, Cat is off in seclusion in Scotland as part of the reality show she is on – having to survive for one year with no contact to the outside world except the monthly health check ins and call to home – neither have been happening lately.

The three main characters – Cat, Norah, and Lion are all out of the loop as the virus expands throughout the UK, from its beginning in London. Norah is busy creating art in her studio for a big project, and Lion was taking a break from his job in Cumbria.

Tyler keeps us turning the pages as we get to know quite a few characters in this dystopian tale, their thoughts and strengths as they strive to survive the plague-like virus. Unlikely connections are formed as the people scavenge to find ways to survive. Each character shares their own point of view in each chapter as they all converge into the storyline.

Much later in the book, we get a little glimpse into how this pandemonium all began. It seems greed and glory are behind the evil that man can do, as always.

Book 2 is already out and as the author suggests, to read in order to follow what happens with the characters. Book 1 sets the scene and characters for what’s to come and the fallout. If you enjoy fictional dystopian tales with rich characters, riveting plots, and gripping action, you will love Tyler’s, Infected. And once you read infected you will be waiting to find out what happens next, just as I am. So be sure to pick up both books because once invested you will want to find out what happens next, and left wondering how on earth this dystopian madness can be stopped. I know I surely am.
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July 18, 2023
Infected is the first of three books in the SFV-1 series, all shorter novels which follow on from each other. The chapters come from the perspectives of individual characters, some in the first person, and Infected begins with a disquieting prologue.

A few weeks later and Cat, taking part in a reality TV show which necessitated her living and surviving by herself on a remote island for a year, was waiting for the helicopter’s arrival to check all was well. It was way overdue and Cat was beginning to worry. She and her family were relying on winning the first prize, it would make their lives so much easier. She desperately hoped nothing was wrong.

Nora is an artist, completely consumed by her work for an exhibition, choosing to ignore her partner, Ross when he brought news of a virus that was shutting down areas of London and other cities. Even as the virus was spreading, Nora continued to put it out of her mind to concentrate on her art. Then something happened that she couldn’t ignore, bringing reality sickeningly close.

Lion, his partner, Zephyr, her mother, Juno and other members of the family were staying at a retreat, without the means of any outside communication. It was too much for ‘Influencer’ Zephyr to bear and after a melodramatic meltdown she left. Lion, Juno and the others were happy to stay, without the slightest idea of what they’ll shortly be facing.

Infected is a further example of Terry Tyler’s ability to hook the reader from the get-go. Bordering on the zombie genre, which isn’t my favourite, there is obviously some blood and gore, but it’s not overwhelming and thankfully leaves much to the imagination. The characters are convincing and realistic, as are their reactions to the horrors of the virus. This is a story of survival against unimaginable odds, in an escalating pandemic. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book.

It’s a gift to be able to bring complex characters and scenarios to life with descriptive, succinct and well chosen prose, also showcasing the fact there will always be the unscrupulous who will stop at nothing for their own gain, regardless of the fallout.
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Author 37 books545 followers
August 14, 2023
Anyone who enjoys dystopian fiction will find this hard to put down. Terry Tyler's books are always well written and this one is no exception. This is the first in a series and ends in a cliffhanger. You'll want to read the next one so I suggest you buy both together!

There are three main characters – Cat, Norah, and Lion who are all absent from society for different reasons as the dreaded monkey virus takes hold. This is a rage virus, and those who get it become flesh eating beasts devoid of any redeeming human qualities.

As the virus hits, Norah, irritatingly self-obsessed by her 'art' fails to engage with the real world at all, Cat is desperately trying to survive in an 'I'm a Celebrity Get me Out of Here' type of reality TV programme on a remote island, and thinks its all a ruse to make them give up, and Lion is on a retreat with his partner and mother to escape the rat race.

All are hit hard by the reality of the horror which unfolds so quickly that society soon breaks down.
The characters are people you think you know, and so because you can see their flaws, you are both wanting to shout at them and rooting for them at the same time. This is Terry Tyler's strength - to write characters that seem scarily familiar.

I particularly loved the scene in the local 'leisure centre' when the battle between inclusion and safety is both grim and funny. After the Covid epidemic, this is a book that seems much more likely, and our own history lends this kind of book a weird kind of veracity that we might have dismissed in earlier decades.

Whatever - its a blast of a read!
NB. If you don't like gore this probably isn't for you, though it's not excessive and Tyler has a good controlling grasp of how much is necessary to move the story along.
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Author 23 books190 followers
July 8, 2023
This is a brand new series from Terry Tyler and having enjoyed all the books I have read from this author, I was eager to get started with the first in the trilogy.

This is not a fairy story, and having experienced in reality just a taste of what might happen should there be a worldwide outbreak during the Covid pandemic, the story immediately grabs your attention. Terry Tyler challenges the norms associated with our lives, relationships, family, work and our own perception of ourselves. She also forces us to look at what we consider essential to our lives and are reluctant to give up even when our own safety is at stake.

After the shock, comes the terror, the numbness of grief and the search for a safe haven. However,even when you think you are protected, human nature and ‘rules’ leave you exposed.

The story is told from the perspective of several characters who share their back stories and their lives as this catastrophe unfolds. There are those whose actions resulting from ambition and greed, have unleashed the horror on the world, and others who maintain their humanity even when they have lost everything. There are others who look upon the events as an opportunity to further their own agenda. All are relateable which makes the story even more compelling.

You will need to read Infected, and then the other books in order, to experience this all too close to home exploration of how rapidly the thin veneer of civilisation can be ripped apart.

This first book in the series sets the scene, establishes the main characters and leaves you wanting to get straight in to book two. Highly recommended.
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December 3, 2024
Infected: SFV-1 Series - BOOK ONE by Terry Tyler is a stunning start to what promises to be a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat series. Tyler grabs the reader right off the bat with a fast-paced, chilling premise that blends the best elements of post-apocalyptic fiction, survival horror, and compelling character development.
The story takes place in the UK, where a deadly virus known as SFV-1 is rapidly spreading, turning its victims into rage-fueled, flesh-hungry monsters. Through the eyes of three distinct characters—Cat, Norah, and Lion—we see the virus's devastating impact from different perspectives.
What sets this novel apart from most apocalyptic tales is its strong character focus. Tyler excels at creating well-rounded characters with depth and complexity. The alternating viewpoints between the characters keep the story dynamic, and their personal struggles and growth add emotional weight to the suspense.
Tyler also expertly weaves in a glimpse into how the virus originated, raising questions about greed and human nature that make the story feel all too plausible. It’s not just a fight for survival, it’s a commentary on what happens when society crumbles and the boundaries between right and wrong blur.
If you’re a fan of dystopian thrillers and end-of-the-world scenarios (as any right-thinking person should be;), Infected is a must-read. I was hooked from the start, and will most certainly dive into Book 2 soon.
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July 12, 2023
A satisfying zombie apocalypse intro.

First of all, Terry Tyler is one of my favourite storytellers in any genre and I've devoured her recent post-apocalyptic dramas with gusto! I applauded her approach to this genre in previous reviews due to the concentration on the human characters and response to the destruction of organised society by a deadly virus.

With this new series, Tyler's post-apocalyptic journey finally hits the 'zombie' track, and it's setting up to be a winner. Reflecting popular portrayals like The Walking Dead, it follows a disparate selection of the usual well-drawn characters trying to escape and survive while society around them succumbs to the deadly virus.

This author has a particular skill in describing people and situations with a few deft strokes of the pen and avoids falling into tropes of blood and gore associated with this genre, leaving much to the lurid imaginations of the reader and keeping the story moving at a brisk pace.

Like most of her work, this is written in a clean, efficient style that keeps you turning the pages. I look forward to the rest of this series, although with some trepidation!
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August 13, 2025
SFV-1 is a virous with zombie-like effects. The story revolves around the rapid takeover of the virous as we follow the lives of three separate characters and the effect the deadly disease has on their lives. Cat, who is on a remote island when the outbreak begins. Norah, too absorbed in her work to realize what’s going on around her. And Lion, a marketing consultant who is enjoying a much-needed vacay that takes a turn into horror.
This isn’t my normal read, but the author did an amazing job on this story, holding my interest throughout. Her writing skills checks all the boxes. Excellent world-building and character development. Descriptions that are graphic without being over the top. And tension that continues to mount as the story progresses, leaving the reader to wonder if the world will survive. To be continued in Book 2.
Highly recommended for dystopian fiction readers or those who just enjoy a well-told tale.


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Author 5 books175 followers
December 6, 2023
Terry Tyler's "Infected" skillfully lays the groundwork for the SFV-1 Series, serving as a captivating introduction to diverse characters and their encounters with the virus. Each of them grappling with the infectious agent in unique ways. From the determined Cat to the oblivious artist Nora, the strong-willed Juno, controversial online guru Julian, and the enigmatic scientist Paul Locke, the narrative weaves their stories seamlessly.

Tyler captures the tension and desperation that accompany an outbreak. Her ability to weave personal experiences with the broader context of the outbreak creates a compelling foundation for the series, setting the stage for what promises to be an enthralling exploration of survival in the face of a virulent threat.

The book's quick pace, fascinating characters, and engaging storyline left me eagerly anticipating the next installment, 'Darkness.'
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Author 31 books322 followers
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August 5, 2023
N.B. I do not rate on Goodreads.

Having read all the books in Terry Tyler’s Operation Galton Series I knew the kind of thing to expect from this new series. That said, this also felt fresh. Same strong writing voice, again dystopian/post apocalyptic genre, but this one had a different undertone, more claustrophobic somehow, but in a good way.
Terry Tyler is, in my opinion, one of the strongest portrayers of character. They simply spring to life from the page which makes both them and what happens to them totally believable. Tyler’s plots are woven in such a way that they make you think about the horrors that would occur within society, should such an event happen. Fiction, yes, but when reading this you begin to question just how close to reality much of it is.
I have to confess, I’m not a fan of zombies. Out of all ‘monsters’ it’s zombies that make me shudder, but what won me over here was that instead of the usual blood and guts much of the horror is inferred so that the reader is encouraged to use their imagination. That, for me, is what made this a winner.
Infected is book 1 in this series; book 2 is ready and waiting on my kindle.
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December 14, 2025
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February 27, 2024
Absolutely gripping!

Wow! What a read. I love Terry Tyler's style of writing.
Infected, had me hooked from page one. Well written with graphic detail, which allows the reader to picture fully what is happening in the story.
It is so easy to picture and understand each and every character in the book. I felt their fear, their strengths, and their weaknesses. It felt as though I were there, with them every step of the way!
Cannot wait to get stuck into part two.
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December 14, 2023
This was excellent! A really good British, zombie end of the world! I really enjoyed all of it! Loved the ideas, characters & the overall plot! A really interesting read, great levels of action & pace, it had me reading late at night & I was left wanting more by the end! A good sign of a good book! I will look for more by this writer! I do recommend!
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Author 50 books279 followers
July 11, 2023
An excellent read, and a grisly one! With Tyler's usual fair for imagining a horrifying new world and then filling it with complex, interesting characters, so Infected lurches out of the darkness at the reader, and then starts chasing you down the road of the story, compelling you to read until the end.

Many traditional elements of the zombie apocalypse narrative to be found here, along with just enough new to freshen the genre again. Highly enjoyable, highly violent (but you do expect violence in a zombie apocalypse novel) and highly recommended!

I'm off to read the next book!
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