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The Spread: Book 2 of the Zombie Infection series
The only thing that spreads faster than death is fear.
The infection is no longer a secret. Patient zero has escaped the hospital, spreading the zombie virus to everyone in his path. As the government scrambles to contain the outbreak, the doctors are desperate to find a cure. But with each passing day, the virus becomes more deadly, leaving the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.
Meanwhile, in the isolated and overcrowded prison, the inmates have turned on each other as the infection continues to spread. The once secure walls are now bursting with those desperate to escape, and it's only a matter of time before they break free. Can anyone survive in this hellish new world where the living are just as dangerous as the dead?
As chaos reigns and hope dwindles, groups of survivors band together to fight for their lives. Will they become just another statistic in a world overrun by zombies?
Don't miss the heart-pounding second installment of the Zombie Infection series, as readers go on a terrifying journey through a post-apocalyptic world filled with horror, danger, and desperate survival. The Spread will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Can to handle the fear? Find out now.
The infection is no longer a secret. Patient zero has escaped the hospital, spreading the zombie virus to everyone in his path. As the government scrambles to contain the outbreak, the doctors are desperate to find a cure. But with each passing day, the virus becomes more deadly, leaving the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.
Meanwhile, in the isolated and overcrowded prison, the inmates have turned on each other as the infection continues to spread. The once secure walls are now bursting with those desperate to escape, and it's only a matter of time before they break free. Can anyone survive in this hellish new world where the living are just as dangerous as the dead?
As chaos reigns and hope dwindles, groups of survivors band together to fight for their lives. Will they become just another statistic in a world overrun by zombies?
Don't miss the heart-pounding second installment of the Zombie Infection series, as readers go on a terrifying journey through a post-apocalyptic world filled with horror, danger, and desperate survival. The Spread will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Can to handle the fear? Find out now.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2025
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About the author
Michael Kelso
38 books56 followersAuthor of books and Creepypastas. Former corrections Officer. My newest book, (Dark Tales of the Strange and Bizarre) is my latest short horror story book. I’ve also published 2 crime/mystery novels based in a prison, a YA novel, a children’s horror book ALA Goosebumps, 2 domestic thrillers, along with several short horror story collections. My most popular books are ‘Misadventures of a Cryptid Hunter’ (which won the 2024 Hollywood Book Festival in the Wild Card category) and my 'Dark Tales of Cryptids' series. Currently working on my upcoming series of zombie novels. Some of my stories have been narrated by YouTubers, garnering over 6 million views.
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April 6, 2025
Book Review: The Spread by Michael Kelso (Zombie Infection Series, Book 2)
Michael Kelso amps up the tension in The Spread, the chilling second installment of the Zombie Infection series. Picking up where Infected left off, this book plunges readers into a world unraveling at terrifying speed. The virus is no longer contained—and neither is the fear.
Kelso wastes no time diving into chaos. Patient Zero is on the loose, the government is floundering, and a cure feels like a distant dream. The stakes are even higher as new settings—like an overcrowded prison teetering on collapse—add layers of dread. The prisoners' descent into madness and desperation is just as terrifying as the undead roaming the streets.
What truly elevates The Spread is its unflinching look at human nature. As much as this is a zombie story, it’s also a survival tale where the living can be just as ruthless, unpredictable, and dangerous as the infected. Kelso masterfully balances fast-paced action with moments of gut-wrenching emotion, showing how fear and survival instincts twist people in different ways.
Perfect for fans of classic zombie horror, this sequel delivers everything you want: gore, suspense, human drama, and a grim sense of realism that makes the horror hit harder. If you thought the infection was bad, just wait until you see how fast The Spread moves.
A gripping, heart-pounding ride that solidifies Kelso’s place among the top zombie apocalypse storytellers.
Michael Kelso amps up the tension in The Spread, the chilling second installment of the Zombie Infection series. Picking up where Infected left off, this book plunges readers into a world unraveling at terrifying speed. The virus is no longer contained—and neither is the fear.
Kelso wastes no time diving into chaos. Patient Zero is on the loose, the government is floundering, and a cure feels like a distant dream. The stakes are even higher as new settings—like an overcrowded prison teetering on collapse—add layers of dread. The prisoners' descent into madness and desperation is just as terrifying as the undead roaming the streets.
What truly elevates The Spread is its unflinching look at human nature. As much as this is a zombie story, it’s also a survival tale where the living can be just as ruthless, unpredictable, and dangerous as the infected. Kelso masterfully balances fast-paced action with moments of gut-wrenching emotion, showing how fear and survival instincts twist people in different ways.
Perfect for fans of classic zombie horror, this sequel delivers everything you want: gore, suspense, human drama, and a grim sense of realism that makes the horror hit harder. If you thought the infection was bad, just wait until you see how fast The Spread moves.
A gripping, heart-pounding ride that solidifies Kelso’s place among the top zombie apocalypse storytellers.
August 1, 2025
You'll Like It
Spoiler Alert: If you're a fan of Zombie Apocalypse bookss, you'll like this. The infection is spreading rapidly while folks are struggling to believe zombies are real. Help has arrived but not much, is the person working on a cure dead or alive? The zombies are on the move. I'm so into the story, I'm about to read book 3.
Spoiler Alert: If you're a fan of Zombie Apocalypse bookss, you'll like this. The infection is spreading rapidly while folks are struggling to believe zombies are real. Help has arrived but not much, is the person working on a cure dead or alive? The zombies are on the move. I'm so into the story, I'm about to read book 3.
January 26, 2026
An enjoyable read for fans of zombie fiction!
I really enjoyed this book—the slow spread of the infection, the characters, and the constant sense of wondering what will happen next kept me hooked. It makes you genuinely curious to see how it all unfolds and whether it can ever be stopped.
I can’t wait to continue the series!
I really enjoyed this book—the slow spread of the infection, the characters, and the constant sense of wondering what will happen next kept me hooked. It makes you genuinely curious to see how it all unfolds and whether it can ever be stopped.
I can’t wait to continue the series!
April 1, 2025
Spread
The small town of Frost Creek has a huge problem. A few people have tried to keep it contained. But the infection is spreading. Can a few brave souls save the town? Fast-paced zombie chiller.
The small town of Frost Creek has a huge problem. A few people have tried to keep it contained. But the infection is spreading. Can a few brave souls save the town? Fast-paced zombie chiller.
April 26, 2025
love
Fantastic book 2 of the series. It was over before I was ready. On to book 3, I suppose. Excellent writing. Exciting. Enthralling.
Fantastic book 2 of the series. It was over before I was ready. On to book 3, I suppose. Excellent writing. Exciting. Enthralling.
January 27, 2026
A good read
A quick read in my case, this one cover just a few days more. Things are simmering, jot yet boiling over but it's on the horizon. The slow pace in terms of days passing in the story adds quite a bit to the thriller aspect.
A quick read in my case, this one cover just a few days more. Things are simmering, jot yet boiling over but it's on the horizon. The slow pace in terms of days passing in the story adds quite a bit to the thriller aspect.
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