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In a world that devours the weak, survival demands something else.When the shelter falls, Sera Vale leads the remnants of her people west, assuming a role she never wanted. With every battle, every sacrifice, she loses more of herself, until all that remains is a new name whispered in fear and awe—V.
She promises survival, but safety has its price. The girl she once was is gone. The man she loved is dead. Mercy is now a luxury she can't afford.
Vincent Harding walks alone, his rifle and his conscience the only things keeping him from becoming what he hunts. He’s chasing the remnants of his people, chasing the girl who once stood beside him…but each step brings him closer to a looming reality he cannot escape—the dread that he's already too late.
That V found her first.
The dead are no longer the worst thing in this world. The question isn’t who’s right. It’s who will be left.
Book Two of UnLiving
She promises survival, but safety has its price. The girl she once was is gone. The man she loved is dead. Mercy is now a luxury she can't afford.
Vincent Harding walks alone, his rifle and his conscience the only things keeping him from becoming what he hunts. He’s chasing the remnants of his people, chasing the girl who once stood beside him…but each step brings him closer to a looming reality he cannot escape—the dread that he's already too late.
That V found her first.
The dead are no longer the worst thing in this world. The question isn’t who’s right. It’s who will be left.
Book Two of UnLiving
473 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2025
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A.L. Masters
22 books51 followersA. L. Masters lives in rural America. She studied business and enjoys cooking, hiking, and photography. When she's not dealing with more mundane matters, she can be found hidden away with her laptop and a mug of coffee. She writes apocalyptic stories to satisfy her craving for adventure and disaster (without the risk of death).
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January 13, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed book one, and looked forward to this one. By the end I felt quite disappointed at the direction the story took.
Mild spoilers following.
The book covers two main aspects - one being Vincent's journey in searching for Sera and Co. Secondly, it covers Sera's descent into a crazed warlord.
Yes, I'm sure the author thought it would be her growth but to me it's her descent into madness. Another sticky point is that it's really just a mere few weeks. By the end of the book it's around two months later. It doesn't make sense for Sera to become this warlord type character that is somehow more intelligent, ruthless and skilled than EVERYONE else around her. She's never mentioned to have practised with firearms in either book - however she is described as one of the best shots around. I find this whole character assassination of Sera to be terrible writing. The trigger being her heartbreak over Vincent's 'death'. A 19 year old woman, going utterly in the opposite directly personality wise, over a man In his early 40's (presumably). She also survives a zombie scratch - come on - nobody else has. The rest turned with even a slight scratch. Yet she survived. Not believable at all. She changes her name to 'V'. Which is so cringey.
Them we have Vincent, who's behind Sera & Co since he left town later. However, he never ever, ever, comes remotely close to them. He ends up far away in another direction all together. Only at the end making his way toward the mysterious V. Yet had Sera told people her name, Vincent would have found her a long time ago. It's also unbelievable that the men who left Amos' compound, didn't link Sera to Vincent's description of her. Crazy writing.
Sera even takes over a military base to get her own army. Then immediately wants to leave. The reasoning and her goals don't click at times, I have no idea why she was written this way. I hadn't realised the author was female, I might venture she has quite a chip on her shoulder or the feminist streak, based on this type of writing.
Again, the story could have ended here, Vincent finding Sera just before she turns
The end.
Mild spoilers following.
The book covers two main aspects - one being Vincent's journey in searching for Sera and Co. Secondly, it covers Sera's descent into a crazed warlord.
Yes, I'm sure the author thought it would be her growth but to me it's her descent into madness. Another sticky point is that it's really just a mere few weeks. By the end of the book it's around two months later. It doesn't make sense for Sera to become this warlord type character that is somehow more intelligent, ruthless and skilled than EVERYONE else around her. She's never mentioned to have practised with firearms in either book - however she is described as one of the best shots around. I find this whole character assassination of Sera to be terrible writing. The trigger being her heartbreak over Vincent's 'death'. A 19 year old woman, going utterly in the opposite directly personality wise, over a man In his early 40's (presumably). She also survives a zombie scratch - come on - nobody else has. The rest turned with even a slight scratch. Yet she survived. Not believable at all. She changes her name to 'V'. Which is so cringey.
Them we have Vincent, who's behind Sera & Co since he left town later. However, he never ever, ever, comes remotely close to them. He ends up far away in another direction all together. Only at the end making his way toward the mysterious V. Yet had Sera told people her name, Vincent would have found her a long time ago. It's also unbelievable that the men who left Amos' compound, didn't link Sera to Vincent's description of her. Crazy writing.
Sera even takes over a military base to get her own army. Then immediately wants to leave. The reasoning and her goals don't click at times, I have no idea why she was written this way. I hadn't realised the author was female, I might venture she has quite a chip on her shoulder or the feminist streak, based on this type of writing.
Again, the story could have ended here, Vincent finding Sera just before she turns
The end.
April 13, 2025
An excellent follow up!
Inhumane, the follow up to the excellent 1950's set Zombie thriller Unliving. Inhumane picks up the story of Sera and Vincent in the immediate aftermath of being separated after the fall of the shelter, with Vincent on a mission to find Sera and Sera believing that Vincent is dead. As Vincent crosses the counter to find her, earning the moniker "Watchman" as he had aided so many people in his travels. Meanwhile, Sera had given herself the name "V" and starts amassing a following. The writing is every bit as good as Unliving, with Sera having one impressive character arc. 5/5 stars. Highly recommended to fans of zombie survival thrillers!
Inhumane, the follow up to the excellent 1950's set Zombie thriller Unliving. Inhumane picks up the story of Sera and Vincent in the immediate aftermath of being separated after the fall of the shelter, with Vincent on a mission to find Sera and Sera believing that Vincent is dead. As Vincent crosses the counter to find her, earning the moniker "Watchman" as he had aided so many people in his travels. Meanwhile, Sera had given herself the name "V" and starts amassing a following. The writing is every bit as good as Unliving, with Sera having one impressive character arc. 5/5 stars. Highly recommended to fans of zombie survival thrillers!
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