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Dead #7
Dead: Reborn
Winter is losing its grip. For Billy and the survivors who began the nightmare, the loss of Steve Hobart is devastating, but could they finally be finding a place to truly call home? Kevin resumes his original quest for a safe place in the Badlands of the Dakotas, but with a whole new gang. However, they stumble across another group of survivors and face a new dilemma. Do you try to save others at the risk of those you know and love? Around the world, small bands of survivors fight to carve out a place for themselves, whether it is Sauvie Island or the British Isles...the struggle is the same. More horrors await, but with it, the first children of this new world bring hope...
316 pages, Paperback
First published September 28, 2013
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About the author
T.W. Brown
96 books303 followersTucked away in the Pacific Northwest with my wife Denise, a Border Collie named Aoife, a guitar collection, and an increasing number of aquariums sporting a variety of fish (cichlids are my new favorites), I live for football season when I can cheer on the Oregon Ducks and be disappointed by my Seattle Seahawks once again. I am a fan of Cookie Monster, KISS, and Dr. Who (along with most things British).
As a person who always dreamed of writing as well as one completely enthralled by all things zombie, it is hard to believe that I never once considered writing in the genre. It is true. I wanted to be more “mainstream”. The first novel I actually wrote is titled Dakota (as Todd Brown). It is about a pair of DEA types tossed back in time to just prior to the start of the Civil War. They are in Charleston, South Carolina, and one of them is an African-American.
The zombie thing really started when I wrote a short for a college Creative Writing class. The teacher, Ms. Bose, pulled me up and told me I had an obvious love for the subject and a real talent for the style. I decided to give it a shot.
The first thing I cobbled together was Zomblog. I wrote it as a warm up for the project I had brewing in the back of my mind. It is a journal account of the apocalypse. The funny thing is that it was never intended to be published. A few things happened and it ended up being presented to me as a gift in book format by my wife for a Christmas present. There was something I will never forget about holding the copy of that book in my hand the first time.
Because it gained a readership, and those readers asked for more, I made it a trilogy (Zomblog, Zomblog II, and Zomblog: The Final Entry). It is also because of those fans that I have returned to the Zomblog universe and just released the sixth (and FINAL) book in the series on Halloween of 2013: Zomblog: Snoe's Journey. I freely admit that I will sellout my plans to write what the fans ask for.
I really want my DEAD series to be what I am known for, and in the last year, it has really taken off. However, I will say that with the release of the fourth book in the DEAD series (DEAD: Winter), the numbers started to pick up beyond my wildest dreams.
The DEAD series (DEAD: The Ugly Beginning, DEAD: Revelations, and DEAD: Fortunes & Failures, DEAD: Winter, DEAD: Siege & Survival, DEAD: Confrontation, DEAD: Reborn) is scheduled to be a 12 part epic series.
It is told in three rotating chapters. One is from the first person perspective of Steve Hobart, a man thrust into the role of leader for a group of survivors struggling to keep alive. One chapter follows a group of four self-professed zombie “geeks” who initially believe that the zombie apocalypse would be fun and soon discover that it is nothing like the movies. The third of the rotating chapters is called “Vignettes” and is a series of snapshots from all around the world. Some of the vignettes are single chapter episodes, others are continuing threads that carry on for several chapters. A few are merged into the Steve story or the Geek story line.
Last year,I began my horror/comedy series, "That Ghoul Ava" and have found it to be my new guilty pleasure.
My blog can be found at:
http://twbrown.blogspot.com/
You can contact him at:
twbrown.maydecpub@gmail.com
You can follow him on twitter @maydecpub and on Facebook under Todd Brown, Author TW Brown, and also under May December Publications.
Book Links:
DEAD
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-The-Ugly-B...
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Revelation...
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Fortunes-F...
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Winter-ebo...
http://www.amazon.com/DEAD-Winter-TW-...
http://www.amazon.com/DEAD-Siege-Surv...
http://www.amazon.com/DEAD-Confrontat...
http://www.amazon.com/DEAD-Reborn-TW-...
As a person who always dreamed of writing as well as one completely enthralled by all things zombie, it is hard to believe that I never once considered writing in the genre. It is true. I wanted to be more “mainstream”. The first novel I actually wrote is titled Dakota (as Todd Brown). It is about a pair of DEA types tossed back in time to just prior to the start of the Civil War. They are in Charleston, South Carolina, and one of them is an African-American.
The zombie thing really started when I wrote a short for a college Creative Writing class. The teacher, Ms. Bose, pulled me up and told me I had an obvious love for the subject and a real talent for the style. I decided to give it a shot.
The first thing I cobbled together was Zomblog. I wrote it as a warm up for the project I had brewing in the back of my mind. It is a journal account of the apocalypse. The funny thing is that it was never intended to be published. A few things happened and it ended up being presented to me as a gift in book format by my wife for a Christmas present. There was something I will never forget about holding the copy of that book in my hand the first time.
Because it gained a readership, and those readers asked for more, I made it a trilogy (Zomblog, Zomblog II, and Zomblog: The Final Entry). It is also because of those fans that I have returned to the Zomblog universe and just released the sixth (and FINAL) book in the series on Halloween of 2013: Zomblog: Snoe's Journey. I freely admit that I will sellout my plans to write what the fans ask for.
I really want my DEAD series to be what I am known for, and in the last year, it has really taken off. However, I will say that with the release of the fourth book in the DEAD series (DEAD: Winter), the numbers started to pick up beyond my wildest dreams.
The DEAD series (DEAD: The Ugly Beginning, DEAD: Revelations, and DEAD: Fortunes & Failures, DEAD: Winter, DEAD: Siege & Survival, DEAD: Confrontation, DEAD: Reborn) is scheduled to be a 12 part epic series.
It is told in three rotating chapters. One is from the first person perspective of Steve Hobart, a man thrust into the role of leader for a group of survivors struggling to keep alive. One chapter follows a group of four self-professed zombie “geeks” who initially believe that the zombie apocalypse would be fun and soon discover that it is nothing like the movies. The third of the rotating chapters is called “Vignettes” and is a series of snapshots from all around the world. Some of the vignettes are single chapter episodes, others are continuing threads that carry on for several chapters. A few are merged into the Steve story or the Geek story line.
Last year,I began my horror/comedy series, "That Ghoul Ava" and have found it to be my new guilty pleasure.
My blog can be found at:
http://twbrown.blogspot.com/
You can contact him at:
twbrown.maydecpub@gmail.com
You can follow him on twitter @maydecpub and on Facebook under Todd Brown, Author TW Brown, and also under May December Publications.
Book Links:
DEAD
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-The-Ugly-B...
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Revelation...
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Fortunes-F...
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Winter-ebo...
http://www.amazon.com/DEAD-Winter-TW-...
http://www.amazon.com/DEAD-Siege-Surv...
http://www.amazon.com/DEAD-Confrontat...
http://www.amazon.com/DEAD-Reborn-TW-...
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September 19, 2023
The series of enjoyable zombie fluff continues to be enjoyable zombie fluff. The writing style moves along and rotates through the multiple plot lines, which keeps things fresh. The over-the-top cliffhangers at the end of several vignettes and chapters was rather eye-roll-inducing but overall it's still enjoyable.
January 2, 2023
If you're a big fan of Zombies like I am, then you'll probably love this series, there are two main stories "Billy's" & "The Geeks" And 4 or 5 shorter Vignettes. Mr. Brown is typing out a Book every 3 months and I can hardly wait, it seems forever. I don't know if I could make some of the decisions the Characters have to make which would probably get my butt kicked or killed, with all the people in the books you'll probably find someone to get attached to, but don't, there creator isn't afraid to kill off Main Characters...I love this series I hope you will too! I know I'm not giving to much info, but I'm really bad about spoilers, to me this is worth A 11 out of 10 or A+++ enjoy the end of the world as we know it!
October 13, 2013
In this book we get to see that it's not all hack and slash in a post-apocalyptic world. Many times that there is a break in the action. In these times people tend to reflect on what they have lost, or where they are going. This can be good and bad at the same time. The zombies have presented a great distraction to dealing with your inner thoughts, but you can only run from them so much.
This book takes a look at how the different groups of people are dealing with life after a year. The world is still in shambles and the threat of zombies are still around, but plans for long-term survival and a chance at some sort of order is weighing on the survivors. Reborn brings you closer to the emotional needs of a tired and worn world. T.W. Brown has shown throughout this series that he is in touch with the entire scope of humanity, not just the exciting parts. As always, I wait impatiently for the next book slated for January 2014.
This book takes a look at how the different groups of people are dealing with life after a year. The world is still in shambles and the threat of zombies are still around, but plans for long-term survival and a chance at some sort of order is weighing on the survivors. Reborn brings you closer to the emotional needs of a tired and worn world. T.W. Brown has shown throughout this series that he is in touch with the entire scope of humanity, not just the exciting parts. As always, I wait impatiently for the next book slated for January 2014.
February 21, 2015
Juan is sooo nice and sweet! He even beat the crap out of the guy who abused his prostitute! And he didn't let April get eaten by zombies, what a hero.
Ugh.
Kevin could've died. He didn't. Yay. May he die soon, along with St. Juan.
Billy is cool. So is Vix.
I've had enough of Chad's daughter. And I always forget who Jody and Danny are.
Seriously, who are they again?
So boring. Too many boring characters. And we're meant to sympathise with the dullest people ever.
Ugh.
Kevin could've died. He didn't. Yay. May he die soon, along with St. Juan.
Billy is cool. So is Vix.
I've had enough of Chad's daughter. And I always forget who Jody and Danny are.
Seriously, who are they again?
So boring. Too many boring characters. And we're meant to sympathise with the dullest people ever.
October 11, 2013
I am so relieved! I was so pissed about Steve that I was a little apprehensive to start this one. Now I'm just mad at myself for waiting so long. It hasn't lost any steam, if anything it gained momentum from the last one...it got my heart rate up for sure!! I'm worried about who we could lose next, if Kevin goes I'm hunting someone down!! I love this series so much and can't wait for January!
January 25, 2016
took me longer than expected to read this, not because of the book dragging. This was actually a really good one...i didn't think i'd be able to deal with Steve being gone, but Billy has quickly moved up. I also enjoyed the new Vignettes...overall a good solid read.
December 28, 2016
Another great book in this series. Love the writing, the action, the well-developed scenes, and the great characters with the wide range of human emotions. Definitely a study of humanity at its best and worst.
October 5, 2013
Can never put TW Browns books down... The plot thickens roll on January 2014 for the next instalment :)
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October 18, 2013Review and rating to come...
January 7, 2014
I really love this book, I was so into this book and It finish just like that what where is the rest
January 4, 2014
Awesome again
I'm so invested in this series that it's killing me. I'm happy the next volume comes out at the end of the month otherwise I would lose it lol
I'm so invested in this series that it's killing me. I'm happy the next volume comes out at the end of the month otherwise I would lose it lol
January 17, 2020
Meh, I don't know if I'm getting tired of this series, or if it really has tapered off. There doesn't seem to be much that excited me about this book. I do know that I am NOT a fan of Billy. I get that not every main character is going to make it, however...…. I feel like the author could've picked a better replacement than an inexperienced teen. But I won't be so quick to judge. Hopefully we'll see him grow into the leader he's destined to become.
This book seemed to do a lot if jumping around from group to group. I believe there are 6 now. Jodi and his clan, Kevin and the kids, Jemma/Vics/Harold, the group in the tree house, Chad and Ronnie, and of course Steve's original group being narrated by Billy. It started to get confusing, when the narrator would jump into a different scene, but nothing too crazy. You just have to pay attention. Since i listen to ALL books on audible, there were times when I got a bit distracted.
This book seemed to do a lot if jumping around from group to group. I believe there are 6 now. Jodi and his clan, Kevin and the kids, Jemma/Vics/Harold, the group in the tree house, Chad and Ronnie, and of course Steve's original group being narrated by Billy. It started to get confusing, when the narrator would jump into a different scene, but nothing too crazy. You just have to pay attention. Since i listen to ALL books on audible, there were times when I got a bit distracted.
July 12, 2020
Despite finishing the book in only 2 days, I can't say that much happened. I think I got at the point where I just want to have the series done.
Again, I felt like the realism that the author is bringing to the story is a double edge sword. People are not that original and despite making sense for people to do similar things (good or bad) it doesn't make for an exciting read.
There is one thing that quite annoyed me in this book, although not that much to influence my rating. I felt like the author just found out that the fuel goes bad after a period of time and after 6 books, when not even 1 out of the 20+ characters even referred to this aspect, now everyone is pointing it out across all stories. I would have preferred to just do a Walking Dead and have them use cars for years if he hasn't got this idea from book 1.
Again, I felt like the realism that the author is bringing to the story is a double edge sword. People are not that original and despite making sense for people to do similar things (good or bad) it doesn't make for an exciting read.
There is one thing that quite annoyed me in this book, although not that much to influence my rating. I felt like the author just found out that the fuel goes bad after a period of time and after 6 books, when not even 1 out of the 20+ characters even referred to this aspect, now everyone is pointing it out across all stories. I would have preferred to just do a Walking Dead and have them use cars for years if he hasn't got this idea from book 1.
April 21, 2019
T W Brown's Dead: Reborn is the seventh book in a series about a zombie apocalypse and different perspectives of it. IT gives the reader multiple perspectives of the going ons. With each book, this series gets better and I get more drawn in. I laugh, I cry, I scream... it's amazing how much I am invested in this story.
Narrator does a fantastic job bringing the story to life. Really brought the characters' personalities out. Love it!
Narrator does a fantastic job bringing the story to life. Really brought the characters' personalities out. Love it!
December 13, 2017
I persevered
Got a little boring in parts and jumped around a lot more, but I kept at it and it was worth it. A good read. On to the next book.
Got a little boring in parts and jumped around a lot more, but I kept at it and it was worth it. A good read. On to the next book.
May 15, 2020
Halfway thru this collection and each book just get better as the story goes on 👌
Definitely worth the marathon read you will be hooked 🙂
Definitely worth the marathon read you will be hooked 🙂
January 10, 2024
Cats!!!!!!!!!
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November 14, 2014No review, no ratings. I wrote this, and so that would not be appropriate. I was simply doing research for the box set special edition bonus material.
February 10, 2015
I love the "Dead" series so far. Each book is better than the last! T.W. Brown is a gifted author, and his books are definitely worth your time. If you love zombies, you will love this series.
January 22, 2016
Great book the struggles of the zombie apocalypse continues in this brilliant series of intertwining characters!
August 25, 2015
This series just keeps getting better & better! I love it & I've recommended it to several of my zombie freak friends!
July 27, 2015
An improvement again, turning back the clock (some) on people that had been acting sensibly making obvious mistakes.
October 9, 2015
great read great series.
January 17, 2020
Scared me for a minute at the end of this one!
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