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Outbreak
Kip Garrity must find the medicine that will save his dying father. That means leaving his fortified house for the first time in three years to find the nearest pharmacy.
Armed with the combat and survival knowledge his father - a former Green Beret - has tried to instill in him over the years, Kip will soon discover what has become of his hometown since the Outbreak changed humanity.
He will face unimaginable horrors. He will also meet two people - a girl he never thought he'd see again, and a psychopath who calls himself "the Colonel" and has laid a special trap for Kip and anyone like him, who dare to survive a hostile world.
What ensues is a nightmarish mental and physical trial in which Kip will have to test himself against an evil so unexpected, he never even had a chance to prepare for it.
Armed with the combat and survival knowledge his father - a former Green Beret - has tried to instill in him over the years, Kip will soon discover what has become of his hometown since the Outbreak changed humanity.
He will face unimaginable horrors. He will also meet two people - a girl he never thought he'd see again, and a psychopath who calls himself "the Colonel" and has laid a special trap for Kip and anyone like him, who dare to survive a hostile world.
What ensues is a nightmarish mental and physical trial in which Kip will have to test himself against an evil so unexpected, he never even had a chance to prepare for it.
141 pages, ebook
First published July 23, 2014
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Richard Denoncourt
28 books104 followersI write fantasy, horror and dystopian fiction that focuses on character development and transformation. My heroes are often gifted teens and conflicted men and women battling oppressive forces, banding together to survive, and overcoming personal demons to achieve their goals. My worlds and landscapes are strange, foreign and surreal - sometimes terrifying but always full of adventure.
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"Teenager Kip Garrity has spent the apocalypse hiding in his fortified house and training with his former-Green Beret father. But when his dad is injured and requires antibiotics to live, Kip must leave his home for the first time in years...and survive in a nightmarish world overrun with the twisted remnants of humanity."
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Interested in checking out one of my books for free? Get a digital copy of OUTBREAK, my post-apocalyptic thriller by copying and pasting this link into your browser and joining my reader group: https://bit.ly/PDgZH4
Here's a plot teaser for Outbreak:
"Teenager Kip Garrity has spent the apocalypse hiding in his fortified house and training with his former-Green Beret father. But when his dad is injured and requires antibiotics to live, Kip must leave his home for the first time in years...and survive in a nightmarish world overrun with the twisted remnants of humanity."
Contact Me: www.rdenoncourt.com
Twitter: @richdenoncourt
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rdenoncourtbooks
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January 28, 2021
This story was so well written! Literally the only complaint I have is that it was too short. I didn't feel the chemistry between the h and H.
April 19, 2019
*I received this kindle book free through a goodreads giveaway*
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I was expecting some kind of medical thriller based on the title but it turned out to be, in essence, an episode of "The Walking Dead." Not literally but it is a post apocalyptic situation with "infected" (translation: zombies) and as well as human scavengers, etc. No spoilers. I did enjoy the action in this book - and there is a lot of it. That made up for the massive eye roll I gave when I found out it was zombie-related (I suffer from zombie fatigue and now avoid zombies in film, TV and books like the plague). Whenever I read anything that is supernatural, I always test it with "If this were to happen, could it happen like this?" and this passes that test. That means I found it very realistic considering the circumstances. It says something about this book that I am giving it a huge thumbs up even though it is in a genre I am sick of. That says a lot....
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I was expecting some kind of medical thriller based on the title but it turned out to be, in essence, an episode of "The Walking Dead." Not literally but it is a post apocalyptic situation with "infected" (translation: zombies) and as well as human scavengers, etc. No spoilers. I did enjoy the action in this book - and there is a lot of it. That made up for the massive eye roll I gave when I found out it was zombie-related (I suffer from zombie fatigue and now avoid zombies in film, TV and books like the plague). Whenever I read anything that is supernatural, I always test it with "If this were to happen, could it happen like this?" and this passes that test. That means I found it very realistic considering the circumstances. It says something about this book that I am giving it a huge thumbs up even though it is in a genre I am sick of. That says a lot....
October 27, 2023
Outbreak
Sci-Fi
Richard Denoncourt
⭐️⭐️⭐️
The opening scenes were quite gory, with someone having their fingernails pulled out, which I wasn't expecting.
I didn't always like the writing style. Sometimes the book was told from present tense, then would switch to the past and then the story was told as if was a diary entry or a manuscript.
There was also a break at around 30% where the author decided to advertise a different book. This completely drew me out of the story and happens again at 65%.
There was plenty of action and fighting. I'm glad the Colonel and the other group of slavers got what they deserved.
The ending was ok but the romance between Melanie and Kip seemed forced. They went from stumbling across each other and Kip not remembering her name from high school, to them announcing their love for each other.
While this was an ok read, I don't think I'll read any more books by this author.
Sci-Fi
Richard Denoncourt
⭐️⭐️⭐️
The opening scenes were quite gory, with someone having their fingernails pulled out, which I wasn't expecting.
I didn't always like the writing style. Sometimes the book was told from present tense, then would switch to the past and then the story was told as if was a diary entry or a manuscript.
There was also a break at around 30% where the author decided to advertise a different book. This completely drew me out of the story and happens again at 65%.
There was plenty of action and fighting. I'm glad the Colonel and the other group of slavers got what they deserved.
The ending was ok but the romance between Melanie and Kip seemed forced. They went from stumbling across each other and Kip not remembering her name from high school, to them announcing their love for each other.
While this was an ok read, I don't think I'll read any more books by this author.
June 28, 2025
If I could give this less than 1 star I would. Zombie books flood the market and it's not hard to make sure you do the research. This author clearly didn't. My first criticism of this book happened on the very first page. Someone in the book has an infection, and it's waved aside as sepsis with the zombie apocalypse already in full swing. Wouldn't the other character already versed in surviving check the other character, anyway? Apparently not. Totally unrealistic to the storyline. I was hoping it would get better from there. It doesn't. The guy takes a gun into a town to get medical supplies after stating he wouldn't use it as it "creates too much noise", first zombie and what happens? Bang goes the gun. No.........just no.
September 20, 2019
Good story!
Just as billed, survival/horror. I doubt that cannibals would be tolerated for very long. The survivors would not have tolerated them for long. That practice is truly cringe-worthy! Especially when there must be warehouses full of food that doesn't try to run away!
I wish the author had explained as to what caused The Outbreak.
I look forward to future stories exploring various pockets of humanity and how they coped with the breakdown of society.
Just as billed, survival/horror. I doubt that cannibals would be tolerated for very long. The survivors would not have tolerated them for long. That practice is truly cringe-worthy! Especially when there must be warehouses full of food that doesn't try to run away!
I wish the author had explained as to what caused The Outbreak.
I look forward to future stories exploring various pockets of humanity and how they coped with the breakdown of society.
April 2, 2023
Kip is a young man who has survived the Outbreak by staying safe inside the family home with his father. All's going as well as it can, well, for a zombie apocalypse, until his dad cuts his leg & develops sepsis. The only chance Kip has to help his dad is to head unto town & see if there are any antibiotics left.
The pacing of the story is perfect, though the ending is a bit rushed. There's a stereotypical baddie that I loved to hate. Solid entry in the zombie apocalypse genre.
The pacing of the story is perfect, though the ending is a bit rushed. There's a stereotypical baddie that I loved to hate. Solid entry in the zombie apocalypse genre.
September 28, 2019
Great read gets to the point truly enjoyed reading about the hero's of this story. I would recommend this to others to read . I am looking forward to the next good book to read
Great read gets to the point truly enjoyed reading about the hero's of this story. I would recommend this to others to read . I am looking forward to the next good book to read
Great read gets to the point truly enjoyed reading about the hero's of this story. I would recommend this to others to read . I am looking forward to the next good book to read
November 25, 2019
A quick and interesting read. A few grammatical errors but not many. I found the story a bit stale though an interesting idea. If there had been more to the characters development, maybe I would have been better. It just seemed to be lacking any substance..told the story without having any buildup or real Tim. The whole book takes place in the space of a day or so.
January 28, 2023
Great read if you love zombies . Which I do and this story was amazing. Kip went through so much . Leaving his father to find much needed antibiotics. Then running into an old friend who becomes his partner. The story had it all from
Action to some blood and gore and even love. I really enjoyed this book.
Action to some blood and gore and even love. I really enjoyed this book.
March 17, 2024
It was a nice book to read. I expected more action but it had abit so I can’t complain.
The only thing I didn’t like was the main characters were telling each other how much they loved one another but they only met like a day or 2 before.
The ending I didn’t expect but was nice.
Wasn’t an amazing read but it was good. I enjoyed it. :-)
The only thing I didn’t like was the main characters were telling each other how much they loved one another but they only met like a day or 2 before.
The ending I didn’t expect but was nice.
Wasn’t an amazing read but it was good. I enjoyed it. :-)
June 30, 2024
I quite enjoyed this. There were moments that I was genuinely nervous to keep reading, thinking how is he going to get out of this? But at the same time couldn't put it down! Some nail biting (excuse the pun) scenes!
Defo recommend a great thriller that had action from the very start!
Only marked a star down as the ending felt rushed.
Defo recommend a great thriller that had action from the very start!
Only marked a star down as the ending felt rushed.
October 1, 2019
Interesting take on the apocalypse
I really enjoyed this book. Being a zompoc writer myself, I truly enjoyed this authors take on the apocalypse and that this book started years after the outbreak. This was a great read and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
I really enjoyed this book. Being a zompoc writer myself, I truly enjoyed this authors take on the apocalypse and that this book started years after the outbreak. This was a great read and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
October 13, 2019
An interesting short story
An interesting short book. I enjoyed the characters and intrigue. As a retired usmc vet i found a few flaws with the storyline. But it was an interesting book.
An interesting short book. I enjoyed the characters and intrigue. As a retired usmc vet i found a few flaws with the storyline. But it was an interesting book.
November 3, 2019
Enjoyed This Book
The author did an excellent job of bringing Kip to life. It is a well written story, exciting, and shows the power of love making people stand up against wrongdoing and fight to survive. Very good read!
The author did an excellent job of bringing Kip to life. It is a well written story, exciting, and shows the power of love making people stand up against wrongdoing and fight to survive. Very good read!
January 26, 2020
While I enjoyed this quick read generally, I was disappointed with the character development. I cringed when Kip and Melanie "fell in love" in a span of 1.5 days. This isn't a fairy tale and it certainly isn't real life. But come on.
October 23, 2023
Excellent read, and a story that actually concluded, most unusual in this genre. Lots of believable detail, really enjoyed it. I usually just give stars and don't bother to write anything, so this was a darn good read.
April 5, 2024
I enjoyed reading this short zompoc horror story more than I thought I would. There were a few suprises and some gore but nothing really new or outstanding here. The main character Kip was a little unreal but overall not a bad book at all. If you enjoy this type of story give it a go, the author deserves it.
March 13, 2025
Wow! This book was me stepping out of my comfort zone and I have nothing but positive feed back! I absolutely loved this book I loved the feeling it gave me every chapter pulled me in. I am definitely looking forward to reading more of this author’s books!
April 8, 2019
Zombies
Slow start to book but progresses quickly. Sy Fy people will like it. One star was deducted because the book was pretty predictable
Slow start to book but progresses quickly. Sy Fy people will like it. One star was deducted because the book was pretty predictable
April 9, 2019
I haven't had a chance to read this yet, but I won it through the giveaway!
May 4, 2019
Interesting
I liked the story line and think if the author expanded on it and made it a longer book, it would have been a really good book.
I liked the story line and think if the author expanded on it and made it a longer book, it would have been a really good book.
September 29, 2019
Easy read
👍 good evenings entertainment. Not too gory or soft well balanced. I would read more from the author. 👍 👍
👍 good evenings entertainment. Not too gory or soft well balanced. I would read more from the author. 👍 👍
February 2, 2020
Hard to put down!
Pleasant to follow easy read very well detailed and all together a great read and great story very glad I downloaded it
Pleasant to follow easy read very well detailed and all together a great read and great story very glad I downloaded it
February 18, 2020
Great Read
This book was an edge of the seat book that everyone is going to love. Twists and turns you don't expect. So give it a good read and enjoy
This book was an edge of the seat book that everyone is going to love. Twists and turns you don't expect. So give it a good read and enjoy
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August 1, 2021Good read
It is an interesting take on the Zpocalypse. The characters are well developed. I like that the were no incredibly unbelievable plot twist.
It is an interesting take on the Zpocalypse. The characters are well developed. I like that the were no incredibly unbelievable plot twist.
February 28, 2024
I’m a sucker for a good zombie movie, show, and video game. This was my first taste of zombie literature and it hit the spot! A possibly biased 5 star review.
January 26, 2025
good zombie short story ,it felt too short actually wish there was a bit more . the plot was okay it was fun enough to continue it.
March 14, 2025
It’s been a long time since I read a book that had unpredictable events take place! Loved it
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October 7, 2025Worth The Read
A good read differ from other story with Zombies. Good bit of advice if the day should ever happens, an Outbreak!?!
A good read differ from other story with Zombies. Good bit of advice if the day should ever happens, an Outbreak!?!
December 2, 2025
3.5 good short story not amazing. similar plot to alot of post apocalyptic zombie thrillers.
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