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Alaskan Undead Apocalypse #4
Resolution
Exhausted. Struggling. Surviving.
Finding the Whittier tunnel barred, separating the small city from the rest of Alaska and possibly from the undead infection, a flagging sense of hope is restored. Neil has led the dwindling band of survivors, including young Jules and Danny, through all the perils of this new world of the undead, including the relentless elements of the gathering winter season. Seeking sanctuary, Neil’s group is pursued by both the living and the dead, all yearning for their deaths. The survivors fled Anchorage and its streets teeming with flesh-eating zombies, narrowly escaping with their lives and now face dangers along Alaska’s Seward Highway which stretches southward to Seward, Alaska where it ends at the sea. Their options limited and their time running out, Neil and the others find themselves hoping against hope that Whittier has the answers. They must first find their own way into the city and then trust that the infection has not preceded them.
Resolution is the fourth and final installment in the Alaskan Undead Apocalypse series.
Finding the Whittier tunnel barred, separating the small city from the rest of Alaska and possibly from the undead infection, a flagging sense of hope is restored. Neil has led the dwindling band of survivors, including young Jules and Danny, through all the perils of this new world of the undead, including the relentless elements of the gathering winter season. Seeking sanctuary, Neil’s group is pursued by both the living and the dead, all yearning for their deaths. The survivors fled Anchorage and its streets teeming with flesh-eating zombies, narrowly escaping with their lives and now face dangers along Alaska’s Seward Highway which stretches southward to Seward, Alaska where it ends at the sea. Their options limited and their time running out, Neil and the others find themselves hoping against hope that Whittier has the answers. They must first find their own way into the city and then trust that the infection has not preceded them.
Resolution is the fourth and final installment in the Alaskan Undead Apocalypse series.
500 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2014
About the author
Sean Schubert
9 books31 followersSean Schubert has lived in Anchorage, Alaska since 1993. After earning his degree in English from Wabash college that year, Schubert immediately relocated to Alaska.
It's clear that he enjoys and appreciates his new home. Schubert makes Alaska itself an integral part of his unfolding series. The people of Alaska respond to hardship with equanimity.
Sean Schubert says: "Alaska poses its own set of challenges separate from the unfolding zombie plague. The cold, the wildlife, the environment, and the distance all challenge its residents; the addition of zombies to the mix just ups the ante. I try to introduce the elements without being too heavy handed about it. Alaskans typically take things as they come with regard to those environmental challenges, so the growing cold, the gathering darkness, and even zombies are, after certain adjustments, taken in stride. It’s just part of the survival mentality of the Last Frontier."
It's clear that he enjoys and appreciates his new home. Schubert makes Alaska itself an integral part of his unfolding series. The people of Alaska respond to hardship with equanimity.
Sean Schubert says: "Alaska poses its own set of challenges separate from the unfolding zombie plague. The cold, the wildlife, the environment, and the distance all challenge its residents; the addition of zombies to the mix just ups the ante. I try to introduce the elements without being too heavy handed about it. Alaskans typically take things as they come with regard to those environmental challenges, so the growing cold, the gathering darkness, and even zombies are, after certain adjustments, taken in stride. It’s just part of the survival mentality of the Last Frontier."
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March 26, 2022
There was certainly quite a bit of 'Resolution' for the survivors in this edition of the Alaskan Undead Apocalypse. The rival group of humans met with some serious karma - and it's about time considering all the heartache they have inflicted on Neil's group. There was a great deal of exciting zombie action all throughout and I am very happy the group has added some strong new members who have been a big help in taking some of the life and death decision making and responsibility off - the emotionally and physically exhausted - Neil. This book ended with the most hope for survival the group has had since the apocalypse began. They still have their work cut out for them with the zombie numbers still expanding - and with no known solution to ending their existence on the horizon for the for the foreseeable future. On a brighter note, the group is much stronger mentally/physically, more confident in their abilities to fight, and have developed a steadfast bond in trust and love for one another. Hope book #5 becomes available on audible in the very near future because listening is a must for this series.
Kudos to narrator Daniel May for the hours of listening thrills and chills.
Kudos to narrator Daniel May for the hours of listening thrills and chills.
March 12, 2022
3.5/5, I really enjoyed this book for the most part. I liked the continued depictions of the Zombies, I liked Neil and his crew but I really didn’t care for the sections with the militia and introducing people just to be victims started to get old.
October 22, 2014
One of the things I struggle with when reading multiple books by the same author is a presumed assumption that there will be connections between releases. So I went into Resolution with the hopes that I'd be whisked right back into the Alaskan Undead story and unravel in a linear fashion.
I feared it would be a reluctant read once I realized this was a mix between the original characters a fresh set of tales of the outbreak. But after a short time, I was too engrossed in the vignettes to give it much thought. There's something intriguing in the timeline, as it jumps the track of events between initial outbreak of new characters and still gives glimpses into existing ones.
One of the more successful stories for me is the tale of a cabbie whose fare was bitten prior to hailing the cab. It's tense and fast paced and provides a great amount of depth in characterization.
Another fun perspective was that of couple that met on an online dating site.
"She could guarantee an Alaskan adventure that he wouldn't forget."
Understatement of the decade!
It took me a while to realize there was indeed a connected story to be told, and that the seemingly disjointed vignettes in the beginning were to tie into a bigger story. And after about 20%, the pieces fell into place and I got into rhythm with the story.
I enjoyed the read, but in prefer the format of the first two books. What made those such a standout read was the intimate connection Schubert forged between reader and character. The predominant connection between stories is the setting, and while definitely a cool idea to set it in Alaska, I'd have liked to see the author bring it back more to the earlier story line.
--SHANA FESTA, THE BOOKIE MONSTER & AUTHOR OF TIME OF DEATH
I feared it would be a reluctant read once I realized this was a mix between the original characters a fresh set of tales of the outbreak. But after a short time, I was too engrossed in the vignettes to give it much thought. There's something intriguing in the timeline, as it jumps the track of events between initial outbreak of new characters and still gives glimpses into existing ones.
One of the more successful stories for me is the tale of a cabbie whose fare was bitten prior to hailing the cab. It's tense and fast paced and provides a great amount of depth in characterization.
Another fun perspective was that of couple that met on an online dating site.
"She could guarantee an Alaskan adventure that he wouldn't forget."
Understatement of the decade!
It took me a while to realize there was indeed a connected story to be told, and that the seemingly disjointed vignettes in the beginning were to tie into a bigger story. And after about 20%, the pieces fell into place and I got into rhythm with the story.
I enjoyed the read, but in prefer the format of the first two books. What made those such a standout read was the intimate connection Schubert forged between reader and character. The predominant connection between stories is the setting, and while definitely a cool idea to set it in Alaska, I'd have liked to see the author bring it back more to the earlier story line.
--SHANA FESTA, THE BOOKIE MONSTER & AUTHOR OF TIME OF DEATH
August 11, 2026
This was a good book. Definitely better than the last one and so close to 4 stars. I’ve lived in Alaska for most of my life (over 40 years) and I like it when I learn something about my State despite the time and experience I’ve had here. This book gave me some of that. I’ve been to Whittier but this book showcased that little town with more than I expected or remembered. I kind of want to go back there again and take another look.
The story follows Neil and his group of survivors fleeing from the Kenai/Soldatna militia and going to Whittier to seek refuge. Makes sense right? A town with access to the wilderness and ocean that is closed off from the rest of world by a mountain range with a tunnel through a mountain that can be sealed off. Unfortunately what they find in Whittier is the same horror found everywhere else.
WARNING- some minor spoilers follow. Whittier is overrun by the undead and the author provides a plausible explanation to dump massive numbers of the undead into the town using tourists as the source. An infected person provides the trigger and it’s a fight for survival.
Whittier introduces the boat (especially a supplied one) as an often overlooked solution to escaping the zombie danger and finding refuge. Especially in Alaska where there are many remote cabins that are only accessible by air or water, it makes sense that this should be considered.
The epilogue shows that the infection has spread all over the world. The western United States and Canada lost much until a cordon line was established east of the Mississippi River. I’m a big fan Caleb Stokes’ zombie role-playing game Red Markets and in the setting of that game the Mississippi River and to the east of it is “safe” zombie-free America. I don’t know if this idea pops up in other zombie apocalypse media or one author was inspired by the other or the Mississippi River is just such a “make sense” barrier to zombies that using it as a large natural zombie obstruction would occur to many.
So why not 4 stars or more? Well, this book really could have used some proofreading. Another thing is while I liked the zombie horde’s appearance, I don’t think the author did a good enough job explaining where these masses came from and why they all decided to converge on Whittier. It’s a nice addition for a story problem but seems too convenient. I mean, why not Girdwood or to Anchorage or to Homer?
One more book left in this series and I’m excited to see how it all ends.
The story follows Neil and his group of survivors fleeing from the Kenai/Soldatna militia and going to Whittier to seek refuge. Makes sense right? A town with access to the wilderness and ocean that is closed off from the rest of world by a mountain range with a tunnel through a mountain that can be sealed off. Unfortunately what they find in Whittier is the same horror found everywhere else.
WARNING- some minor spoilers follow. Whittier is overrun by the undead and the author provides a plausible explanation to dump massive numbers of the undead into the town using tourists as the source. An infected person provides the trigger and it’s a fight for survival.
Whittier introduces the boat (especially a supplied one) as an often overlooked solution to escaping the zombie danger and finding refuge. Especially in Alaska where there are many remote cabins that are only accessible by air or water, it makes sense that this should be considered.
The epilogue shows that the infection has spread all over the world. The western United States and Canada lost much until a cordon line was established east of the Mississippi River. I’m a big fan Caleb Stokes’ zombie role-playing game Red Markets and in the setting of that game the Mississippi River and to the east of it is “safe” zombie-free America. I don’t know if this idea pops up in other zombie apocalypse media or one author was inspired by the other or the Mississippi River is just such a “make sense” barrier to zombies that using it as a large natural zombie obstruction would occur to many.
So why not 4 stars or more? Well, this book really could have used some proofreading. Another thing is while I liked the zombie horde’s appearance, I don’t think the author did a good enough job explaining where these masses came from and why they all decided to converge on Whittier. It’s a nice addition for a story problem but seems too convenient. I mean, why not Girdwood or to Anchorage or to Homer?
One more book left in this series and I’m excited to see how it all ends.
February 15, 2026
I enjoyed this book more than the last one. Still had a bunch of turnaround with characters. This one felt more justified. The third book felt almost irrelevant. And the main ‘villain’ never actually confronted the group. So it was good but I wish there had been more conflict at the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 28, 2016
From Anchorage to Seward our intrepid group struggles to find food, shelter, and safety. They find that the tunnel leading to the small town of Whittier is barred. Their hope is ignited believing the tunnel was blocked before the infection and the town may be free of zombies. If this is the case it would be the perfect place to wait out the infection. With high hopes our group makes their way to Whittier. Expecting a continuation of the story from book three, the new characters and return to "before" threw me at first. I was wondering if we had switched books somehow. Anyway, it worked out in the end. Carter is quite the piece of work. Good series, although I could have done without the twists in book four.
December 28, 2015
This was such a fun series! I don't normally like the whole Zombie genera, but it was so fun to have it set in my own city/state. I could follow the characters from the very beginning in Anchorage all the way to the end in Whittier because I'd been to every place they went.
September 27, 2015
Very good book
This as a very well written a geographically accurate book, I would recommend it to any avid horror reader. Being from Alaska I must admit that it was extremely interesting to read about a zombie apocalypse occurring in t g e place where I was born and raised.
This as a very well written a geographically accurate book, I would recommend it to any avid horror reader. Being from Alaska I must admit that it was extremely interesting to read about a zombie apocalypse occurring in t g e place where I was born and raised.
January 4, 2016
Research on the local area was obvious, and appreciated!
The series is a quick read and you will enjoy some fun twists along the way. And...you may also find yourself wanting to up your own disaster preparedness level ;-)
The series is a quick read and you will enjoy some fun twists along the way. And...you may also find yourself wanting to up your own disaster preparedness level ;-)
October 7, 2023
Another winner from Sean Schbert
Resolution (Alas ken Undead Apocalypse) is another winner from Sean Schubert. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The thrills kept coming the whole book. I can't recommend this book enough.
Resolution (Alas ken Undead Apocalypse) is another winner from Sean Schubert. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The thrills kept coming the whole book. I can't recommend this book enough.
September 6, 2014
Great read! I couldn't put it down read it in one sitting. Wish there could be more books in this series.
Merged review:
Great read! Wish there would be more books in the series
Merged review:
Great read! Wish there would be more books in the series
November 16, 2014
The whole series was absolutely brilliant. I really enjoyed book 4 and the introduction of new characters. Sean's writings are gritty, dark, and extremely brutal. No-one is safe from his hands.
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