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Deadheads: Evolution
It's been two and a half years since the Deadhead Virus was let loose, raising the dead to walk the earth in search of human flesh. Now, as the remnants of humanity try to rebuild in the land of the living dead, legends are whispered of a warrior, part human, part Deadhead, who walks the line between both worlds.
Gage Owens longs for the day when humans are once again at the top of the food chain. Lately he has noticed a disturbing the Deadhead race is evolving.
Gage Owens longs for the day when humans are once again at the top of the food chain. Lately he has noticed a disturbing the Deadhead race is evolving.
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First published January 1, 2012
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Franklin E. Wales
27 books4 followersThe author of six novels and numerous shorter works of fiction and nonfiction, Frank prefers the title of Storyteller to Novelist or Journalist. “It’s a time honored tradition passed down through our parents and our grandparents,” he says. “No matter what I am writing, it is my goal to entertain you with the story I’m telling.”
Born and raised in Conway, NH, Frank now lives with his beautiful photographer wife, Jacki, in the South Florida home they share with their two dogs and a cat named Oz (as in Wizard of).
Born and raised in Conway, NH, Frank now lives with his beautiful photographer wife, Jacki, in the South Florida home they share with their two dogs and a cat named Oz (as in Wizard of).
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March 5, 2012
Survival of the Fittest with Twists and Turns!
Zombies are everywhere. Zombies are viral, and it's so inherent in the genre, that's why I'm picky in spending money on undead novels; they tend to be full of clichés (they guy who gets infected and turn on his comrades, the characters being trapped inside a fortified structure going to fall to the undead horde by the story's end) rarely bringing fresh air in the lot.
This is not the case with Franklin E. Wales' DEADHEADS: Evolution.
The novel is a high-octane action-packed survival horror; full of twists and turns like a hellish rollercoaster ride, with the author at the controls surprising the reader at every turn of page. The Deadhead Virus is so different from previous installments that it almost seems like a force of Evolution itself.
The main character, Gage Owens, is such a charming badass I will not be surprised to see him soon portrayed on the silver screen. More, the Deadheads are not your run-of-the-mill zombies; they evolve, get brighter, and don't just shamble around waiting to be shot at as in a video game. Supporting cast is engaging and do not appear to be there only to place the spotlight on Owens.
The author has a lovely sense of humor, and that is something I appreciate because reality has its comical relief, yet never falling for grotesque. Wales excels at descriptions, never swamping you down in excessive and verbose dialogue, but leading you into a story you could imagine screening right inside your mind. I regret having gulped it down in a seating, as I could have spent more time savoring it. Yet, Evolution is like one of those famous candies; you would like to suck it slowly, but can't resist at chewing it.
Add to that some funny illustrations of artist Joseph `Jody' Adams - something I had never seen in a kindle zombie novel before - and you get more than expected for a few bucks.
If you want to spend an entertaining week-end inside a zombie action movie, do not miss this one. You won't regret a single moment spent in Wales' company. I'm sure it's soon going to be a motion picture, but I hope whoever will direct it will ask for the author's advice, because I've watched too many good stories being thrashed by inept productions, and this would really be a shame.
Amazon doesn't allow a Sixth Star, but I give it the same, hoping for a series of novels set in the same universe of Deadheads to rush out as soon as possible.
Zombies are everywhere. Zombies are viral, and it's so inherent in the genre, that's why I'm picky in spending money on undead novels; they tend to be full of clichés (they guy who gets infected and turn on his comrades, the characters being trapped inside a fortified structure going to fall to the undead horde by the story's end) rarely bringing fresh air in the lot.
This is not the case with Franklin E. Wales' DEADHEADS: Evolution.
The novel is a high-octane action-packed survival horror; full of twists and turns like a hellish rollercoaster ride, with the author at the controls surprising the reader at every turn of page. The Deadhead Virus is so different from previous installments that it almost seems like a force of Evolution itself.
The main character, Gage Owens, is such a charming badass I will not be surprised to see him soon portrayed on the silver screen. More, the Deadheads are not your run-of-the-mill zombies; they evolve, get brighter, and don't just shamble around waiting to be shot at as in a video game. Supporting cast is engaging and do not appear to be there only to place the spotlight on Owens.
The author has a lovely sense of humor, and that is something I appreciate because reality has its comical relief, yet never falling for grotesque. Wales excels at descriptions, never swamping you down in excessive and verbose dialogue, but leading you into a story you could imagine screening right inside your mind. I regret having gulped it down in a seating, as I could have spent more time savoring it. Yet, Evolution is like one of those famous candies; you would like to suck it slowly, but can't resist at chewing it.
Add to that some funny illustrations of artist Joseph `Jody' Adams - something I had never seen in a kindle zombie novel before - and you get more than expected for a few bucks.
If you want to spend an entertaining week-end inside a zombie action movie, do not miss this one. You won't regret a single moment spent in Wales' company. I'm sure it's soon going to be a motion picture, but I hope whoever will direct it will ask for the author's advice, because I've watched too many good stories being thrashed by inept productions, and this would really be a shame.
Amazon doesn't allow a Sixth Star, but I give it the same, hoping for a series of novels set in the same universe of Deadheads to rush out as soon as possible.
January 31, 2013
This book is so intense and well written that it is more like watching a movie than reading a book. You will be introduced to so many characters in such a manner that you get to know and are able to imagine each and every one of them. Franklin E. Wales is a fantastic story teller that you can tell he puts a lot of heart and pride in his writing.
What happens when the world as we know it is bombed with a virus that turns people into flesh and blood craving killing machines? How will we ever know what it is like to live a normal day to day life again? What happens when the dead are able to think and reason? These questions will be in your mind as you read this book and so many other will pop in your head as well. Some of the answers are here and you will be amazed at how things come together.
One of the heroes, Gage, is more than most people can ever be and his understanding helps not only a woman he is able to rescue but towns of people. He had all of his reasons for living taken away from him and now he is a one man Deadhead Killing machine. His understanding of them stems from an accident he had that makes him so much more than any other person living in this torn world.
If you are a zombie fan this book is defiantly for you, I promise it will be different from any other zombie book you have read. If you have never thought you would like to read zombie book, well give this one a try I am sure it will change your mind about zombies forever.
What happens when the world as we know it is bombed with a virus that turns people into flesh and blood craving killing machines? How will we ever know what it is like to live a normal day to day life again? What happens when the dead are able to think and reason? These questions will be in your mind as you read this book and so many other will pop in your head as well. Some of the answers are here and you will be amazed at how things come together.
One of the heroes, Gage, is more than most people can ever be and his understanding helps not only a woman he is able to rescue but towns of people. He had all of his reasons for living taken away from him and now he is a one man Deadhead Killing machine. His understanding of them stems from an accident he had that makes him so much more than any other person living in this torn world.
If you are a zombie fan this book is defiantly for you, I promise it will be different from any other zombie book you have read. If you have never thought you would like to read zombie book, well give this one a try I am sure it will change your mind about zombies forever.
June 7, 2013
I received a copy of this novella as a contest prize, and I'm very happy to have had the chance to read it. The premise is unique, the characters enjoyable, and the random inserts of artwork are a treat. Wales went way outside the box with this imaginative take on the zombie survival genre, and I look forward to reading more of his work.
October 26, 2012
What a great twist on a zombie novel! This is a quick read! Mr. Wales' delivers you through his apocalyptic world where zombies evolve, rather than eat your flesh and brains.
December 28, 2014
Loved it!!! Great read!
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