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The Starborn Saga
Out Of Darkness
Death doesn't wait for our approval. Death takes us when it is ready. Nineteen-year-old Mora knows this all too well, living in a world where the dead have walked the Earth for the past 60 years.
Mora is on a mission to save her village from the relentless greyskins, and there is only one man that can help her: Jeremiah of Screven. As she travels the wastelands, she discovers a power within herself, a power she believes no other human possesses. That is, until she meets others like her – the ones who call themselves the Starborn.
These super-humans are on a mission also: to destroy the undead greyskins, and take down the greedy Jeremiah. Mora must now choose between the one who can keep her family safe, and those that can show her who she truly is.
If It Kills Me
Overconfidence has no place in a world where the dead rule. Nineteen-year-old Mora has learned this the hard way. After a conflict in the colony of Salem that left hundreds of people dead, Mora and her Starborn allies have been branded as fugitives by Jeremiah, the leader of Screven.
Now, Mora must prove to the world that she isn't the enemy, and that hope for the future lies with the Starborns, not Jeremiah. To do that, she must find out the truth behind the origins of the dreaded greyskins that roam the Earth, attacking villages relentlessly.
But more than that, she must protect her family. The Starborns attempt to set up a base at her home, Springhill, but it only brings more turmoil. With a mentor channeling her dreams of the past, and two rival brothers fighting for her love, Mora learns of a new enemy that threatens to bring them down before the revolution can even begin.
Even In Death
Green, you're clean. Red, you're dead.
Nineteen-year-old Mora is haunted by the flashing red light that pronounces her doom. Now she knows she only has about twenty-four hours to defeat Jeremiah and finish the revolution she has started, before the greyskin virus claims her life.
To do this, she must lead the other Starborns through the war-torn streets of Screven. But Jeremiah has a secret power that will test Mora in ways she could have never imagined.
Death doesn't wait for our approval. Death takes us when it is ready. Nineteen-year-old Mora knows this all too well, living in a world where the dead have walked the Earth for the past 60 years.
Mora is on a mission to save her village from the relentless greyskins, and there is only one man that can help her: Jeremiah of Screven. As she travels the wastelands, she discovers a power within herself, a power she believes no other human possesses. That is, until she meets others like her – the ones who call themselves the Starborn.
These super-humans are on a mission also: to destroy the undead greyskins, and take down the greedy Jeremiah. Mora must now choose between the one who can keep her family safe, and those that can show her who she truly is.
If It Kills Me
Overconfidence has no place in a world where the dead rule. Nineteen-year-old Mora has learned this the hard way. After a conflict in the colony of Salem that left hundreds of people dead, Mora and her Starborn allies have been branded as fugitives by Jeremiah, the leader of Screven.
Now, Mora must prove to the world that she isn't the enemy, and that hope for the future lies with the Starborns, not Jeremiah. To do that, she must find out the truth behind the origins of the dreaded greyskins that roam the Earth, attacking villages relentlessly.
But more than that, she must protect her family. The Starborns attempt to set up a base at her home, Springhill, but it only brings more turmoil. With a mentor channeling her dreams of the past, and two rival brothers fighting for her love, Mora learns of a new enemy that threatens to bring them down before the revolution can even begin.
Even In Death
Green, you're clean. Red, you're dead.
Nineteen-year-old Mora is haunted by the flashing red light that pronounces her doom. Now she knows she only has about twenty-four hours to defeat Jeremiah and finish the revolution she has started, before the greyskin virus claims her life.
To do this, she must lead the other Starborns through the war-torn streets of Screven. But Jeremiah has a secret power that will test Mora in ways she could have never imagined.
637 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Jason D. Morrow
30 books179 followersJason D. Morrow is the author of the Prototype D series, The Starborn Ascension, The Starborn Uprising, and The Marenon Chronicles. He enjoys playing guitar, shooting videos, and spending time with his lovely wife, Emily.
Currently writing: The Starborn Redemption
Currently writing: The Starborn Redemption
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January 20, 2015
The Good:
I like how this book goes straight into action.
The Starborn premise is intriguing in a "Lorien Legacies" kind of way.... At least at first.
Sadly, that's all I can say good about this series:(
So many problems.. Where, oh where to start?!?
The UNBELIEVABLE:
Jeremiah and his power, manipulation, & hold over colonies that are so far away is hard to fathom. Multiple hordes of hundreds of zombies still in existence after 60 years is a pretty far fetched. Sixty years post apocalypse and NO ONE having heard or seen the Starborn powers before this moment is, again, just not believable. Salem buying the Starborns were responsible when the town witnessed them fighting the zombies.. 60 years out and they still have shit that's just not plausible in the world as described - plastic bottles of water, ammunition, gasoline, and tech to communicate via watches and skpe'esc scenes. Unbelievable! Etc..etc..
I love fantasy! Give me supernatural, paranormal, aliens, zombies, dystopian, apocalypse & I will read it all day. However, the story flow still has to be believable on some level for the story to make any sense at all and be enjoyable. In other words, no one wants to read a book about a big bad vampire that spends his weekends as a children's hospital clown to bring joy and happiness to kiddies outta the goodness of his black heart as he spends his nights seducing, torturing, & killing pretty teenage girls in his lair.
Bottom line is that too much of this story just didn't make a damn bit of sense.
The fact that questions are always answered with more questions doesn't make the book mysterious... It just makes it 'that' girl with the too heavy black eyeshadow, red lipstick, and barely there halter top that's trying tooooo hard.
Major Female MC Problems:
The female MC is very Pollyanna, naive, and not the brightest crayon in the box. She doesn't even have a heart of gold to redeem the negatives; She is selfish, conceited, and likes to play the martyr.
She has a one track mind that not only has trouble seeing logic in contrary opinions but also can't seem to grasp very obvious elements that are all but slapping her across the face -or- FLAT OUT told to her. For example, Jeremiah's power lays in his protection of these colonies with his army. He discovers Starborns that are capable of much more than he can offer & wants them to recruit others out to the open and make them part of his payroll. The female MC buys this hook, line, & sinker without so much as a question of his motive. Good sense should've told her that he would be wary of power greater than his and a threat to himself and what he provides. Any dumb dumb could reason he would use and/or eliminate, not try to work with, threats more powerful than himself. Her akin point the obvious out to her & she still just doesn't 'get it.' Of course, the author advances the plot with the MC changing her mind to go against the dude, but the author never clues the readers in on why the change of heart after numerous chapters where the MC is hero worshiping the dude. Welcome the bipolar superhero;)
The Romance, or Lack Thereof:
Two brothers - one a reclusive, prudish, bland guy & the other a cocky, aloof guy. Neither have sparkling personalities, badboy draw, alpha male sex appeal, lovable teddy bear syndrome, or anything else remotely romantic or sexy to get hot and bothered over!
Anyhoo, the female MC concocts multiple inner monologues about how wonderful each are (with a whole two weeks worth of knowledge) to suddenly snap to and say she doesn't want either and needs to focus on herself and family. She chases one around like a puppy & is constantly kissing the other at the most random f'ing times imaginable. Otherwise, there's no relationship or romance by 20% of book two.
DNF
I made it through 20% of the second book and just gave up on this trilogy ever getting any better. It may do well with preteen readers. Otherwise, I can't recommend to anyone.
I like how this book goes straight into action.
The Starborn premise is intriguing in a "Lorien Legacies" kind of way.... At least at first.
Sadly, that's all I can say good about this series:(
So many problems.. Where, oh where to start?!?
The UNBELIEVABLE:
Jeremiah and his power, manipulation, & hold over colonies that are so far away is hard to fathom. Multiple hordes of hundreds of zombies still in existence after 60 years is a pretty far fetched. Sixty years post apocalypse and NO ONE having heard or seen the Starborn powers before this moment is, again, just not believable. Salem buying the Starborns were responsible when the town witnessed them fighting the zombies.. 60 years out and they still have shit that's just not plausible in the world as described - plastic bottles of water, ammunition, gasoline, and tech to communicate via watches and skpe'esc scenes. Unbelievable! Etc..etc..
I love fantasy! Give me supernatural, paranormal, aliens, zombies, dystopian, apocalypse & I will read it all day. However, the story flow still has to be believable on some level for the story to make any sense at all and be enjoyable. In other words, no one wants to read a book about a big bad vampire that spends his weekends as a children's hospital clown to bring joy and happiness to kiddies outta the goodness of his black heart as he spends his nights seducing, torturing, & killing pretty teenage girls in his lair.
Bottom line is that too much of this story just didn't make a damn bit of sense.
The fact that questions are always answered with more questions doesn't make the book mysterious... It just makes it 'that' girl with the too heavy black eyeshadow, red lipstick, and barely there halter top that's trying tooooo hard.
Major Female MC Problems:
The female MC is very Pollyanna, naive, and not the brightest crayon in the box. She doesn't even have a heart of gold to redeem the negatives; She is selfish, conceited, and likes to play the martyr.
She has a one track mind that not only has trouble seeing logic in contrary opinions but also can't seem to grasp very obvious elements that are all but slapping her across the face -or- FLAT OUT told to her. For example, Jeremiah's power lays in his protection of these colonies with his army. He discovers Starborns that are capable of much more than he can offer & wants them to recruit others out to the open and make them part of his payroll. The female MC buys this hook, line, & sinker without so much as a question of his motive. Good sense should've told her that he would be wary of power greater than his and a threat to himself and what he provides. Any dumb dumb could reason he would use and/or eliminate, not try to work with, threats more powerful than himself. Her akin point the obvious out to her & she still just doesn't 'get it.' Of course, the author advances the plot with the MC changing her mind to go against the dude, but the author never clues the readers in on why the change of heart after numerous chapters where the MC is hero worshiping the dude. Welcome the bipolar superhero;)
The Romance, or Lack Thereof:
Two brothers - one a reclusive, prudish, bland guy & the other a cocky, aloof guy. Neither have sparkling personalities, badboy draw, alpha male sex appeal, lovable teddy bear syndrome, or anything else remotely romantic or sexy to get hot and bothered over!
Anyhoo, the female MC concocts multiple inner monologues about how wonderful each are (with a whole two weeks worth of knowledge) to suddenly snap to and say she doesn't want either and needs to focus on herself and family. She chases one around like a puppy & is constantly kissing the other at the most random f'ing times imaginable. Otherwise, there's no relationship or romance by 20% of book two.
DNF
I made it through 20% of the second book and just gave up on this trilogy ever getting any better. It may do well with preteen readers. Otherwise, I can't recommend to anyone.
September 22, 2015
Again an unoriginal book with mediocre writing.
Seems I keep stumbling on those lately. So zombie, yada yada, village is going to be eaten, girl goes to search for rescue, almost get eaten, discover superpowers (never heard of this uh?) and meet boy who's searching for his lost brother (this is also a totally new turn of events), romantic bandaging of leg. Meh.
Needs serious rewriting.
Seems I keep stumbling on those lately. So zombie, yada yada, village is going to be eaten, girl goes to search for rescue, almost get eaten, discover superpowers (never heard of this uh?) and meet boy who's searching for his lost brother (this is also a totally new turn of events), romantic bandaging of leg. Meh.
Needs serious rewriting.
June 8, 2017
Starborns
This was a free download with all 3 books. There's rarely free downloads of all three books. So this version is a manmade vaccine created by a crazy person (Jeremiah) who was experimenting on a "starborn" starborns are descendants of half "aliens" and humans. Anyway the starborn he experimented on had immortality. When he gave that person the vaccine it turned him into a zombie and bit Jeremiah. He also had rats in his lab injected with the vaccine and the starborns blood. It turned them to zombies. The rats escaped etc etc. 60 years later Jeremiah has cornered the market on the remaining villages and he provides them with protection from the zombies while them pay him 80% of their production (food, fuel, etc) meanwhile he's searching for a starborn who can heal (they all do something different) starborns don't know about their abilities until a stressful situation forces it out. Anyway there's a resistance they fight etc etc.
This was a free download with all 3 books. There's rarely free downloads of all three books. So this version is a manmade vaccine created by a crazy person (Jeremiah) who was experimenting on a "starborn" starborns are descendants of half "aliens" and humans. Anyway the starborn he experimented on had immortality. When he gave that person the vaccine it turned him into a zombie and bit Jeremiah. He also had rats in his lab injected with the vaccine and the starborns blood. It turned them to zombies. The rats escaped etc etc. 60 years later Jeremiah has cornered the market on the remaining villages and he provides them with protection from the zombies while them pay him 80% of their production (food, fuel, etc) meanwhile he's searching for a starborn who can heal (they all do something different) starborns don't know about their abilities until a stressful situation forces it out. Anyway there's a resistance they fight etc etc.
May 6, 2017
So, we have a post-apocalyptic world beset by zombies. Wait, that's a bit overdone, right? Let's also throw in a bunch of people with physically-impossible superpowers (think X-Men, Heroes, or the like) because, wait for it, they're descended from space aliens. Surely, that's a creative enough premise that readers will enjoy a completely predictable plot of a fight against a guy who seems like the epitome of evil, and, no surprise, actually is the epitome of evil.
I can see from other reviews that mine is a minority opinion here, but I found these books to be just terrible. I managed to make it to the end, largely because I was expecting there to be some sort of twist. I don't think it counts as a spoiler to say that no twist was coming.
I can see from other reviews that mine is a minority opinion here, but I found these books to be just terrible. I managed to make it to the end, largely because I was expecting there to be some sort of twist. I don't think it counts as a spoiler to say that no twist was coming.
February 7, 2018
I read this as the three book omnibus version. It took me about halfway to get into this. If I only had the first book, I would not have sought out and read the two others. There are a lot of books like this out there - dystopian zombie apocalypse with mutant kids with powers. It just seemed like a lot of the same old at first. I probably would’ve given the first book ** but the third one was interesting and a little different - **** for that one. And the middle book was fine.
November 8, 2019
I enjoyed this trilogy from beginning to end - that villain is...shudder. Mora makes for a great character; strong, brave and compassionate. All the characters fit well into the story.
The plot, though not entirely original, had a great mix of genres and ideas giving the series a different view from the usual zombie stories. The concept of the Starborns did give it an original feel.
Well-written and fast-paced with twists, turns and surprises...highly recommended.
The plot, though not entirely original, had a great mix of genres and ideas giving the series a different view from the usual zombie stories. The concept of the Starborns did give it an original feel.
Well-written and fast-paced with twists, turns and surprises...highly recommended.
September 1, 2019
Decent story, clunky style
Although I liked the concept and the story, the first person perspective felt awkward, especially when the author would switch from past tense to present tense. It was annoying enough that I kept having to put down the book and come back to it another day.
Although I liked the concept and the story, the first person perspective felt awkward, especially when the author would switch from past tense to present tense. It was annoying enough that I kept having to put down the book and come back to it another day.
April 2, 2018
DNF at 3%
Juvenile prose, too much exposition, girl in nondescript zombie apocalypse suddenly finds out she can move things with her mind and takes it in stride.
Juvenile prose, too much exposition, girl in nondescript zombie apocalypse suddenly finds out she can move things with her mind and takes it in stride.
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February 14, 2015
I loved these books and wished they had not ended.
In Book one, Out of Darkness, the main characters are introduced.
A virus has turned humans into Greyskins who hunt in herds looking for human food. Mora has left home to get help for her village and meets Conner and his brother, Aaron. She falls in love with both of them.
Mora learns she has special powers as does Aaron.
In book two, If it Kills Me, they go off to Mora's hometown, Springhill. The beginning of the Greyskins is revealed. Evelyn, another Starborn, attempts to kill Jeremiah.
In book three, Even in Death, Mora is bitten and begins to turn into a Greyskin. Will she die? Will she be able to kill Jeremiah? You have to read to find out.
In Book one, Out of Darkness, the main characters are introduced.
A virus has turned humans into Greyskins who hunt in herds looking for human food. Mora has left home to get help for her village and meets Conner and his brother, Aaron. She falls in love with both of them.
Mora learns she has special powers as does Aaron.
In book two, If it Kills Me, they go off to Mora's hometown, Springhill. The beginning of the Greyskins is revealed. Evelyn, another Starborn, attempts to kill Jeremiah.
In book three, Even in Death, Mora is bitten and begins to turn into a Greyskin. Will she die? Will she be able to kill Jeremiah? You have to read to find out.
January 24, 2016
This was a cookie cutter book, one that makes you ask yourself: “Haven’t I read this before?” Here’s the plot for a lot of dystopian books that rarely go away from the “tried and true” outline. A heroine. She doesn’t think she’s special, but wait! She is!! She has someone she needs to protect (i.e. a younger brother/sister, other family member(s)) because their parents are DEAD. DEAD. DEAD. DEAD. Every guardian is dead and there is some AWFUL HORRENDOUS HORRIFIC DYSTOPIAN WORLD! Zombies/controlling government/the plague reinvented/people terrorizing others, you name it. Everyone loves her except..
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July 28, 2015
I really enjoyed this series, and am extremely glad I had the entire 3 books in one volume!
This series mixes some of my favorite things. Zombies, super powers, revenge and romance. How could I not like this book?
I enjoyed the development of the characters and the evolution of the plot in general. I always love a strong female MC and am happy that she wasn't a complete love blinded idiot.
This is going to be a pretty short review but just know that I'm a pretty harsh judge when it comes to mixing up almost all my favorite genres at once, and I feel like this handled it very well!
I would recommend this to fans of zombie and paranormal readers.
This series mixes some of my favorite things. Zombies, super powers, revenge and romance. How could I not like this book?
I enjoyed the development of the characters and the evolution of the plot in general. I always love a strong female MC and am happy that she wasn't a complete love blinded idiot.
This is going to be a pretty short review but just know that I'm a pretty harsh judge when it comes to mixing up almost all my favorite genres at once, and I feel like this handled it very well!
I would recommend this to fans of zombie and paranormal readers.
May 5, 2016
I really liked this saga. It was interesting and always had something going on in it. I didn't find any of it dull or boring. There is always a twist or turn in the story somewhere. It is long since it is 3 books the whole sage. It is about the zombies and how the star borns can protect others, because they have powers. I won't give out too much, but it was really interesting and good and kept me in the story the whole time.
November 7, 2013
I got The Starborn Saga for free on Amazon and this was absolutely amazing it was a very enthralling apocalyptic story about a girl who begins the book trying to find protection for her village along the way she discovers she has powers and she's not the only one, but thats not the only thing she learns. Its a must read.
June 9, 2015
Fantastic
These books were really great and written very well. I lived the idea and the writing really made you care about the people. I think this was a completely original take on zombies and the end of the works type of concepts. I would definitely recommend reading these three books along with the starborn ascension books as well
These books were really great and written very well. I lived the idea and the writing really made you care about the people. I think this was a completely original take on zombies and the end of the works type of concepts. I would definitely recommend reading these three books along with the starborn ascension books as well
June 15, 2015
The starborns
Wow this was such a good action packed trilogy. I am normally into...more detailed romance books but the few kisses and happily ever after balanced out perfectly here. I couldn't help but relate the starborns to that tv show "heroes" but this story had its own unique flavor with a much better plot and character development Lol.
Wow this was such a good action packed trilogy. I am normally into...more detailed romance books but the few kisses and happily ever after balanced out perfectly here. I couldn't help but relate the starborns to that tv show "heroes" but this story had its own unique flavor with a much better plot and character development Lol.
February 14, 2015
Great movie or tv series!!
I really liked these books a lot, so much so that I think they would make a great movie or tv series!! The only reason gave rating of 4 instead of 5 is that the author got too repetitive for me while reviewing what had happened previously.
I really liked these books a lot, so much so that I think they would make a great movie or tv series!! The only reason gave rating of 4 instead of 5 is that the author got too repetitive for me while reviewing what had happened previously.
June 17, 2015
Starborn 1 2 3
I have read other stories that I liked better than this one. OK but in my opinion not one I would spend real money to read. Too many powers floating around and it was hard to keep track of who had which power.
I have read other stories that I liked better than this one. OK but in my opinion not one I would spend real money to read. Too many powers floating around and it was hard to keep track of who had which power.
February 5, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were some parts that were a little predictable but it didn't make it cliche and it didn't hurt the overall plot. I would highly recommend this book to everyone, especially if you like zombie books.
August 5, 2016
Surprisingly good
Didn't think I was going to enjoy this set of books but I honestly did. I fell I love with the characters. The plot was good. Who knows one day might see this series on the silver screen?
Didn't think I was going to enjoy this set of books but I honestly did. I fell I love with the characters. The plot was good. Who knows one day might see this series on the silver screen?
November 22, 2013
great book series
December 30, 2013
One of my favorites!!! I can't believe this was free on Amazon. Give this one a chance you will not be disappointed!!!
February 21, 2014
Very good series. A little different zombie perspective but I liked a lot. Good characters and an interesting read.
August 28, 2014
just awesome
September 29, 2014
Oh my
these books were great. I couldn't put them down. each book is easy to read, great story line, characters who you can believe in. I wasn't even mad how it end.
these books were great. I couldn't put them down. each book is easy to read, great story line, characters who you can believe in. I wasn't even mad how it end.
January 9, 2015
Great Read!
If you are a fan of Zombie fiction, this is a wonderful series. The characters and plot work together. Fabulous.
If you are a fan of Zombie fiction, this is a wonderful series. The characters and plot work together. Fabulous.
January 9, 2015
Loved it
I love books with strong female heroines. This book had interesting characters that I enjoyed reading about. I thought the storyline was great.
I love books with strong female heroines. This book had interesting characters that I enjoyed reading about. I thought the storyline was great.
March 24, 2015
I don't usually like "zombie" books, but I loved this series. this series is part 2 of the series. I would have liked to see a little more connection with the characters between the 2 sets.
July 12, 2015
Badly in need of some editing. But amusing enough to serve as a distraction from a 9-to-5 ennui.
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