Conflict: Surviving The Zombie Apocalypse

by Joshua Jared Scott

SEQUEL to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse. Civilization is in ruins. Cities have fallen. Shambling corpses wander the back roads and highways of America. Places of safety grow ever more rare as bands of survivors find themselves under siege. Even so, a handful have managed to hang on. Among these is Jacob Thornton who, along with a small group of friends, has built a home in the wilderness. Isolated and protected by thick walls, they made it through the early, dreadful months and the harsh winter that followed. Wanting more, the group decides to seek out others in the hope of bolstering their numbers and creating a true community. Not all who have survived the change seek a return to normalcy. There are those who embrace the collapse and chaos. Most such men have since perished, but there exists a single unified force, an army crisscrossing the land attacking all they encounter, leaving nothing but battered, violated bodies in their wake. Guided by a shadowy prophet, these raiders have targeted those few settlements and outposts still standing.

Genres: Horror, Zombies

359 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2014

Reviews

[Tim Forston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Continuation

As good as the first book, maybe even a little better. I REALLY wish this author would write more, or at least make himself a Facebook page. The story is well fleshed out and intriguing. Definitely a page turner.

[Louie the Mustache Matos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Conflict: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse is Book 2 of the StZA series by J. J. Scott. The stories are told in first-person by the pragmatic Jacob Th0rnton, who in the first book thought it might be wise to leave Texas and take up residence in a far less densely populated state like Nebraska. It served them well, but they are now firmly ensconced in the psyche of a group of raiders, and their enigmatic leader simply named The Prophet.

This is a typical, zombie apocalypse narrative with the requisite hordes of undead, behaving as a force of nature, unstoppable and inexplicable. The characters are independent-minded, but willing to compromise in order to form part of a protected collective. The burden is lighter when borne by many.

Jacob continues to remain the leader but has also conceded most of the day-to-day responsibilities to his young "wife." She has a softer touch, and she creates consensus with a milder approach lost on Jacob. He also has been consulted by other surviving groups in order to bounce ideas off him. He has developed a reputation as a skilled tactician and planner.

I really enjoyed this second part of the series. Although, I must admit that the third part will determine if the series is a success or not. Far too often, a series begins great and then when it comes to the ending, the novel falls flat. Let's hope that it will not be the case.

[Carla Mason · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could a book possibly get a little too detailed? The author explains everything to the minute detail. Some may say this is a good thing but sometimes I like using my own imagination and sometimes the over description becomes tedious. when describing a thick defense wall the visual, position, thickness from a million angles is not necessary. Other than that good book.

[John Jansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this author

I like this author

This book Is great. It is very easy to read and you care about the characters and what they are going through. great great read. Can not wait for the next one.

[F. Doe · Rating 2 out of 5]

the prologue is a recap of the original book, but it did little to pique my interest. i couldn't make it thru the first chapter. a 100 details that mean nothing to the plot and do too little to investigate the characters. try again, mr. scott.

[Brenda Mallard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Zombie read.

I love being able to become buried in a good story and Mr. Scott draws you right on in so that you feel the struggles to survive.

[Msmolly9413aol.com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

I enjoyed this story. It was a good story as to finally a leader with some brains.I loved his way of leading. Enjoyed this story line, greatly.

[Sarah-Marie Talbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was great! Just as good as the first book, if not better.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm absolutely loving this series. Great story, likeable characters, and I like the writing style.