Zero

by Jonathan Yanez

For as long as he can remember, Alan Price has been fighting a losing battle against bullying and depression. When one final attempt at a normal life goes horribly wrong, Alan prepares himself for the ultimate surrender. But he'll soon discover that only by looking death in the face, will he ever begin to live.

Unknown Binding

First published December 6, 2013

About the author

International bestselling author, check.

USA Today bestselling author, check.

Writing wild tales since 2012, check, check.

I'm Jonathan, a husband, father, and writer. I write because that's what I was born to do and I love doing it. Because of the support from awesome people like you, I get to do it full-time.

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Reviews

[Michael Loring · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very quick, thoughtful read. I was able to relate a lot with Alan, as I have dealt with depression and anxiety my whole life. I read this whole book in one sitting, feeling incredibly sorry for the main character more and more as time went on. By the end of it I was yelling for more. I look forward to reading the next installment in Alan's story!

[Brianne Chappell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Promising book would like to read more.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

We meet Alan on the top of a building on the edge contemplating his very young life. We only get a glimpse of the prior 24 hours before the book ends. In that 24 hours we see him being bullied repeatedly, asked to step outside the box, shoved BACK into the box, and finally his final act of desperation…or acceptance. You choose how to view it. This is a short story. This isn’t a complete story by any means, and if I understood Mr. Yanez correctly, this started his Nephilim series books. Or this is just a simple short story to explain one of his characters. I’m not exactly sure, but the short is good. He pulls you into the character and you feel for him. If you’ve been bullied or denied something so basic or if you have been a victim of a series of bad events, this character can and should resonate within you. What gets me about this story, is that this mirrors really closely to experiences of a friend of mine. I didn’t know him back in high school, but to hear some of his stories and read this, there is a commonality between them. I already have Alan Price and the Colossus of Rhodes, so I’ll be reading that real soon. Mr. Yanez has the ability to draw the reader into his work. To be honest, I truly felt like I was a fly watching everything unfold for young Mr. Price. I wanted to interject so badly. I wanted to step in and throat punch people. I wanted to high-five others. And cuff Mr. Price on the head when he was being a numbskull. Most of all though, I wanted to give him...(https://textuallove.wordpress.com/201...) Read the rest of the review behind the link.

[Lanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was a good idea. But much to short and slightly ridiculous. The writing was awful. Lots of typos. and these high schoolers toss around insults and petty meanness more fit for elementary school bullying. Sorry, but high school bullies don't talk like this. & on top of that, I don't think this is a very good presentation of depression. It all seems very forced and unrealistic to me. True depression is very different from this. This was just some guy whining dramatically for 50 odd pages.

& although I did like that he loved fantasy books (so do I) that's all we really learn about Alan. He's flat, in no way standing out as a character. I can't say the story was sad, because there was nothing about this guy to make me care for him as a character. He was just... There.

& whining. Seriously. There's more to depression then all this "woe is me! I got called a mean name" crap. Sorry buddy. I got bullied day & day out all through middle school and most of high school. & you know what? I never thought to throw myself of a building. Learn to ignore people.

Maybe I'm being insensitive. Well sorry, not sorry, it's just now I feel.

"Zero" is a bad book.

it could have been better if it was more fleshed out & in the hands of a talent author. As it stands, it was a waste of my y reading time. Not recommended.

[Bridgett Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really can't wait for the next book! I need to find out what happens to Alan and what powers he has. The story was well written and it kept my attention the whole time. Read it straight through without putting it down. This is a story about a boy that is bullied, tries to commit suicide at the very end and something mysterious happens. Not sure what happens I need to get book 2 and find out what.

[Jennifer Thompson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wow! While the constant 3rd person really made this hard to read, what I could pull out as a storyline was a-freakin-mazing. As a sufferer of depression, I know what its like to be desperate for happiness. And when you can get around the constant repeating of names and words, you find the same struggle in Alan. This was a super quick read. I finished in one day. Check it out, it might be the book for you.

[Emeline Pico · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alan is depressed, in high school, has no friends. But attends a school dance & finds himself trying to commit suicide.

[Mou Mishra · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay

It was okay to read, neither bad nor good but, still engaging. Sounded familiar and reminded of Disney's high school dramas.