Terror for Now

The Infected Dead #12

by Bob Howard

Terror for Now is Book 12 in the continuing struggle of the Mud Island Family against the Infected Dead. Chief Barnes is the leader of a band of survivors, and he is convinced that the US military must have made a stand against the infected dead somewhere. He and his trusted friends embark on an expedition across the continent to Alaska, searching for more survivors from the infection that reduced the population to near extinction. Their travels take them to the Aleutian Islands, where they discover more than they expected. The world has had years to change. The infected dead roam the streets and the forests in search of living victims. No one knows how the virus started, but even less is known about how to stop it. All the survivors can do is try to outlive it. Cities fall before the hordes of infected, but a small band of survivors fights back by locating and liberating a network of shelters built by the government during the Cold War. Their goal is to unite enough survivors to eventually turn the tide of death in the favor of the living.

371 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 3, 2024

About the author

Meet the Charleston, South Carolina Author

The author Bob Howard (1951-) was born in New Jersey to parents who met in Germany during WW II. His father was from Ohio and his ancestors were from the UK. His mother was born in Romania. He grew up as an Army dependent, and lived overseas in Germany and Okinawa for most of his childhood.

Bob is a veteran of both the Navy and the Air Force and was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. He fell in love with the city and made it his home. As a graduate of the College of Charleston (1978) with a degree in Psychology, he has worked in the field of social services. Bob has lived and worked in Charleston, South Carolina for 25 years then moved to Columbia, South Carolina because of a promotion with his job for the last ten years. Bob will retire soon and will live in Charleston, South Carolina to be near his children.

Bob and his wife Dawn (College of Charleston 1979) have been married 31 years and raised a son and a daughter both born in Charleston, SC. Bob has finally reached a time when he can enjoy writing, and the zombie apocalypse is his favorite genre.

Bob Howard's passion has always been writing. Bob's book, Alive for Now (http://www.realbobhoward.com/), is his first installment to the science fiction post apocalyptic genre, and he wants nothing more than to know that his readers enjoy his work.

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book#12 in the Infected Dead series. It is set in Alaska and I loved how the narrator of the audio got all the names right.

Chief has kind of stolen the show from the other characters but he has a big personality and can manage that just fine. The story lines are always creative and the author continues with the world building. It all works.

The one thing that holds this one back a bit was that it felt like a character parade. There were so many of them and that always makes me ponder if their existence added to the story....and sadly the answer with some of them was a big fat NO. But that feels like nitpicking because I've enjoyed this series so much. So 4 stars.

[Monica · Rating 1 out of 5]

formatting issues

As always the story is awesome, unique story line and interesting characters and universe building keeps me reading through out this series. Unfortunately the last bunch of books have serious formatting issues. Chapters are not working or enabled which makes reading and navigating the ebook troublesome and very irksome! Its like having one long 400 plus page of text. Please fix this!

[kenneth c. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Mud Island masterpiece!

If you're a zombie apocalypse junkie then you've probably been reading this series....because it's a good one!
Book 12 is no less awesome than the previous 11. Great Read!!!

[Alex Amerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEST series!!!!

I've read this entire series with the exception of this one SIX times already!!! I LOVE it so much! The Chief and the mud island survivors are awesome! I can't wait for the next book!

[susan herrmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terror for now.

I have nursed this book knowing it was coming to an end. I don't want to cry that it's over but cheer that it was. Such a great story and the characters were so essential to the story.
Thanks Bob Howard

[Melanie L. Sims · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible series, but I want more books!!!

The first series I ever read was Dead Air. It has always been my favorite until now!!! Buy this series!!!!!!! U will not regret it & in the end, u will want more, more, more!!!!!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Good followup to the previous books. Can't wait until the next book in the series.
Don't miss this series of books

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zombies

I have liked the whole series. The main characters work well together so they can solve each dangerous situation they find themselves in.

[Charlena Schisler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a Great Read!!

I began reading this series a long time ago and as always,can't wait for the next book.
Love these characters and their hearts!
Looking forward to book 13!!

[lynda jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

a wonderful Read

The Mud Island family meet up with some old friends and have new adventures. The also meet a new lot of people and some baddies too. I read this a second time as soon as I’d finished it as I enjoyed it so much the first time.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down the best book of the year for me. Bob Howard never disappoints