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Zombie Apocalypse [NA Version] #2
Zombie State [NA Version]
*Now a completed series available at Kindle Unlimited*
Maddie has survived the end of the world. As the lights threaten to go dark and food runs scarce in her shelter, fear and greed run rampant amongst the survivors. When the shelter falls and Maddie finds herself back on the streets of The City That Never Sleeps, surrounded by millions of the undead, hope reveals itself in the chance for a cure. But the journey begins with the fight to escape New York in one piece.
Specialist Aaron Monroe leads their struggling group of civilians and soldiers towards the chance of a brighter future, but every step closer to the cure will lead them face to face with danger. New York belongs to the undead, and with the threat of winter fast approaching, Maddie and Aaron race the clock. If they don’t fight for their future, there won’t be anything left to save once the snow settles.
*Author Note*
This book was originally written and published in 2013, when the author was a teenager. It has since been completely re-written for a more mature audience, with changes to the story, characters, and tone.
Maddie has survived the end of the world. As the lights threaten to go dark and food runs scarce in her shelter, fear and greed run rampant amongst the survivors. When the shelter falls and Maddie finds herself back on the streets of The City That Never Sleeps, surrounded by millions of the undead, hope reveals itself in the chance for a cure. But the journey begins with the fight to escape New York in one piece.
Specialist Aaron Monroe leads their struggling group of civilians and soldiers towards the chance of a brighter future, but every step closer to the cure will lead them face to face with danger. New York belongs to the undead, and with the threat of winter fast approaching, Maddie and Aaron race the clock. If they don’t fight for their future, there won’t be anything left to save once the snow settles.
*Author Note*
This book was originally written and published in 2013, when the author was a teenager. It has since been completely re-written for a more mature audience, with changes to the story, characters, and tone.
227 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2024
About the author
Samantha Hoffman
26 books145 followersSamantha Hoffman is a thirty-one-year-old author who has always had a passion for both reading and writing. She began writing very young and has since unpublished most of her earlier works as her writing style has continued to develop.
Her favorite genre to write is paranormal romance, but she also likes to dabble in fantasy and horror, as well as having a new love of science fiction. She loves werewolves, vampires, zombies, magic, and anything supernatural.
Her all-time favorite author is Tamora Pierce, who shaped her view of the world, love, and heroines with her writing and storytelling.
Her favorite genre to write is paranormal romance, but she also likes to dabble in fantasy and horror, as well as having a new love of science fiction. She loves werewolves, vampires, zombies, magic, and anything supernatural.
Her all-time favorite author is Tamora Pierce, who shaped her view of the world, love, and heroines with her writing and storytelling.
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April 2, 2025
I mean...I loved it because it was a Zombie book. Not the best one I've read...but there is just something about Zombies I can't resist.
July 11, 2026
Absolutely loving this series so far!
My only issue with this book is that part of the plot is the exact same as Z Nation show, which came first
(Todd, the bites & cure, the scientist, etc.)
My only issue with this book is that part of the plot is the exact same as Z Nation show, which came first
(Todd, the bites & cure, the scientist, etc.)
May 21, 2024
Zombie State
Pretty good second book, kept my attention. Love this is happening in my home state of Michigan 😍🇺🇸
Off to read book 3
Pretty good second book, kept my attention. Love this is happening in my home state of Michigan 😍🇺🇸
Off to read book 3
October 3, 2026
Minor (I think) spoilers ahead.
I don't think I will continue this series.
The amount of stuff that made me roll my eyes or that annoyed me were too many.
I can't stand how most of the characters have been written, especially women. There were four teenagers, one guy and the rest were girls. Guess what? The guy had to fight and all, but the girls were all screaming every time there was a zombie (not even a surprise attack or a very horrific scene), so that even more zombies could try and eat them. There was no attempt to try and learn how to fight or anything, and to be honest I find that unrealistic, like ok maybe there's one girl who's very sensible and so on, but I can't believe all of them would just sit back and wait to be saved.
Also the protagonist, Maddie, I somehow don't like her.
I was happy to see the characters from the first book, but then I learned that they (meaning Sam) are ready to leave the island they worked hard to reach for the cure, it's a meh.
Especially because, come on. Haven't you seen enough about humankind and the government? Do you really think that first, they'll treat Todd well just because he's immune. Second, do you think that they will give it away for free like that? Yeah, I don't think so.
Another parentheses I wanted to open: everyone is all happy and hopeful about the possibility of Todd helping with the cure, that they are ignoring the fact that they literally forced him to give away too much blood, more than what was healthy. Just because the scientist wanted it.
Who says the same it's not going to happen again, and maybe they'll also kill you all in the process so that they can get Todd to themselves?
Nah, this book is unfortunately not working for me.
I don't think I will continue this series.
The amount of stuff that made me roll my eyes or that annoyed me were too many.
I can't stand how most of the characters have been written, especially women. There were four teenagers, one guy and the rest were girls. Guess what? The guy had to fight and all, but the girls were all screaming every time there was a zombie (not even a surprise attack or a very horrific scene), so that even more zombies could try and eat them. There was no attempt to try and learn how to fight or anything, and to be honest I find that unrealistic, like ok maybe there's one girl who's very sensible and so on, but I can't believe all of them would just sit back and wait to be saved.
Also the protagonist, Maddie, I somehow don't like her.
I was happy to see the characters from the first book, but then I learned that they (meaning Sam) are ready to leave the island they worked hard to reach for the cure, it's a meh.
Especially because, come on. Haven't you seen enough about humankind and the government? Do you really think that first, they'll treat Todd well just because he's immune. Second, do you think that they will give it away for free like that? Yeah, I don't think so.
Another parentheses I wanted to open: everyone is all happy and hopeful about the possibility of Todd helping with the cure, that they are ignoring the fact that they literally forced him to give away too much blood, more than what was healthy. Just because the scientist wanted it.
Who says the same it's not going to happen again, and maybe they'll also kill you all in the process so that they can get Todd to themselves?
Nah, this book is unfortunately not working for me.
September 6, 2024
tense plot driven
Two main characters are well developed. The rest not so much. As people die it becomes clear their characters weren’t well developed because it doesn’t bother me. In books with well developed characters, a death might make me cry. The plot is good and the story interesting enough to keep you wanting to read more.
Two main characters are well developed. The rest not so much. As people die it becomes clear their characters weren’t well developed because it doesn’t bother me. In books with well developed characters, a death might make me cry. The plot is good and the story interesting enough to keep you wanting to read more.
March 24, 2025
Good second book
Really good second book . I like the main characters and it will be interesting to see them evolve throughout the rest of the series. It's fast paced with lots of death although I do agree with other readers they are not evolved enough to evoke any emotion from the reader .
Really good second book . I like the main characters and it will be interesting to see them evolve throughout the rest of the series. It's fast paced with lots of death although I do agree with other readers they are not evolved enough to evoke any emotion from the reader .
July 14, 2025
Good series
The series captivates readers with its intricate storytelling, seamlessly weaving the narrative threads of the first two books into a compelling tapestry. The author's skillful plot development leaves me eagerly anticipating the release of the third installment, promising even more depth and excitement.
The series captivates readers with its intricate storytelling, seamlessly weaving the narrative threads of the first two books into a compelling tapestry. The author's skillful plot development leaves me eagerly anticipating the release of the third installment, promising even more depth and excitement.
November 2, 2025
While the first book in the series felt like it lacked that ‘zombie-esque’ feel that I prefer for apocalyptic books; this book does NOT have that issue.
Maddie and Todd are a vibe and a half, but the zombie feature in this book made it much more enjoyable than the first for me. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and look forwards to the next one.
9/10 Recommend.
Maddie and Todd are a vibe and a half, but the zombie feature in this book made it much more enjoyable than the first for me. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and look forwards to the next one.
9/10 Recommend.
January 8, 2026
Liked this better than the first book. I kinda expected the romance to be between Maddie and Aaron as they're the characters in the description, so it kinda threw me off that Todd turned out to be the romantic interest. Tho I did like him. I only wish there were more scenes on the development of their relationship. But overall, I really enjoyed this book
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May 24, 2024
I enjoyed book one more than this one. I didn't feel like I really got to know Maddie very well and I wasn't as engaged in the storyline. It was just okay.
October 8, 2024
Great 2nd book
Very heart warming and heart wrenching book. I love the characters and the storyline. I can't wait to start on the next book!
Very heart warming and heart wrenching book. I love the characters and the storyline. I can't wait to start on the next book!
January 22, 2026
This 2nd book in this series was just as good as the first. I read it in one day.
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