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Humanity Shattered #1
Dead Station
Dead A Military Zombie Apocalypse Space OperaA Sci-Fi Thriller Packed with Action, Horror, and Survival
In the cold abyss of deep space, death is only the beginning…
When the crew of the USSCN Týr, an elite special operations warship, is dispatched to investigate a silent mining colony, they expect political unrest or a corporate cover-up. What they find instead is beyond horror.
The once-thriving Kyler Station is now a slaughterhouse. Bodies litter the corridors. Blood paints the walls. And the few survivors left whisper of an infection that turns men into monsters—stronger, faster, and impervious to pain.
For Senior Chief Petty Officer Jackson and his battle-hardened team, survival means following the shoot first, ask questions later. But as the infected close in and the station’s deadly secrets unravel, the mission turns into a desperate fight against an enemy they barely understand.
Something unnatural is spreading. Something relentless. And it's already too late.
Perfect for fans of Aliens, The Expanse, and Dead Space. If you love pulse-pounding sci-fi action, military strategy, and terrifying space horror, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Will they survive the nightmare? Or will they become part of it?
Grab your copy of Dead Station today—before the infection spreads.
In the cold abyss of deep space, death is only the beginning…
When the crew of the USSCN Týr, an elite special operations warship, is dispatched to investigate a silent mining colony, they expect political unrest or a corporate cover-up. What they find instead is beyond horror.
The once-thriving Kyler Station is now a slaughterhouse. Bodies litter the corridors. Blood paints the walls. And the few survivors left whisper of an infection that turns men into monsters—stronger, faster, and impervious to pain.
For Senior Chief Petty Officer Jackson and his battle-hardened team, survival means following the shoot first, ask questions later. But as the infected close in and the station’s deadly secrets unravel, the mission turns into a desperate fight against an enemy they barely understand.
Something unnatural is spreading. Something relentless. And it's already too late.
Perfect for fans of Aliens, The Expanse, and Dead Space. If you love pulse-pounding sci-fi action, military strategy, and terrifying space horror, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Will they survive the nightmare? Or will they become part of it?
Grab your copy of Dead Station today—before the infection spreads.
313 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2025
About the author
Shamon Harper
41 books22 followersAbout Shamon Harper
Shamon didn't write this bio because even though he "crafts chilling tales that explore the psychological and existential costs of survival in the most hostile environments imaginable" (well, he did write that bit - more like a cry for help), writing about yourself is much more difficult. Shamon brings his love for science fiction and the supernatural, and his background in the military, to deliver heartfelt love stories... torn apart by space zombies. Not to embarrass Shamon with superlatives, but as a reader of science fiction, I can say that when you need to put a book down and wake up your wife to tell her what happened in the story (about space zombies), the author has done some great work. Shamon lives with his wife, Yolanda, who chooses to write about anything but space zombies.
A veteran of the U.S. Army and a lover of all things eerie, Shamon lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife, Yolanda (also an author), their two golden doodles, and a well-worn stack of sci-fi paperbacks. When he’s not writing, he’s dreaming up new ways to blend heart-pounding action with the haunting unknown.
Shamon Harper is a man with a vivid imagination and a love for both science fiction and horror.
He is the father of three adult children and lives with his wife, Yolanda Harper (also an author), and his two golden doodle dogs in Tampa, Florida.
Shamon didn't write this bio because even though he "crafts chilling tales that explore the psychological and existential costs of survival in the most hostile environments imaginable" (well, he did write that bit - more like a cry for help), writing about yourself is much more difficult. Shamon brings his love for science fiction and the supernatural, and his background in the military, to deliver heartfelt love stories... torn apart by space zombies. Not to embarrass Shamon with superlatives, but as a reader of science fiction, I can say that when you need to put a book down and wake up your wife to tell her what happened in the story (about space zombies), the author has done some great work. Shamon lives with his wife, Yolanda, who chooses to write about anything but space zombies.
A veteran of the U.S. Army and a lover of all things eerie, Shamon lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife, Yolanda (also an author), their two golden doodles, and a well-worn stack of sci-fi paperbacks. When he’s not writing, he’s dreaming up new ways to blend heart-pounding action with the haunting unknown.
Shamon Harper is a man with a vivid imagination and a love for both science fiction and horror.
He is the father of three adult children and lives with his wife, Yolanda Harper (also an author), and his two golden doodle dogs in Tampa, Florida.
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November 2, 2026
5-stars.
Listening to Dead Station, the explosive first volume of Shamon Harper's Humanity Shattered (A Military Zombie Apocalypse Space Opera), felt like being strapped into a runaway freight train hurtling through the dark. The framework elevates the story twofold, fusing grand interstellar stakes with the raw, gritty desperation of survival.
The narrative drops you straight into the claustrophobic nightmare of an isolated, crumbling orbital station where humanity's last remnants are tearing each other apart. Harper weaves a breathless plot fueled by corporate cover-ups, dwindling resources, and the relentless, suffocating terror of nonstop hordes of zombies clawing at the boundaries of their fragile sanctuary.
What truly elevated this audio experience for me is how the narrative anchors itself around its powerhouse female characters. Captain Perry is an absolute standout. Her sharp wit, unflinching resilience, and refusal to fold under impossible pressure anchor the emotional core of the chaos. She isn't just surviving; she's calculating every move, driving the plot forward with a fierce intelligence that makes every victory feel hard-earned.
The voice acting by (husband and wife team) Anthony and Laurie Aiello brings this gritty sci-fi universe to life brilliantly, capturing the desperate gasps, tense standoffs, and underlying panic of a crew on the brink.
If you love tense, high-stakes space thrillers with complex, formidable women leading the charge, Dead Station is an absolute must-listen.
Listening to Dead Station, the explosive first volume of Shamon Harper's Humanity Shattered (A Military Zombie Apocalypse Space Opera), felt like being strapped into a runaway freight train hurtling through the dark. The framework elevates the story twofold, fusing grand interstellar stakes with the raw, gritty desperation of survival.
The narrative drops you straight into the claustrophobic nightmare of an isolated, crumbling orbital station where humanity's last remnants are tearing each other apart. Harper weaves a breathless plot fueled by corporate cover-ups, dwindling resources, and the relentless, suffocating terror of nonstop hordes of zombies clawing at the boundaries of their fragile sanctuary.
What truly elevated this audio experience for me is how the narrative anchors itself around its powerhouse female characters. Captain Perry is an absolute standout. Her sharp wit, unflinching resilience, and refusal to fold under impossible pressure anchor the emotional core of the chaos. She isn't just surviving; she's calculating every move, driving the plot forward with a fierce intelligence that makes every victory feel hard-earned.
The voice acting by (husband and wife team) Anthony and Laurie Aiello brings this gritty sci-fi universe to life brilliantly, capturing the desperate gasps, tense standoffs, and underlying panic of a crew on the brink.
If you love tense, high-stakes space thrillers with complex, formidable women leading the charge, Dead Station is an absolute must-listen.
April 24, 2025
Galactic pandemic
Well that was a hell of a ride ,left me breathless,The action is claustrophobic and unrelenting ,you are in the thick of it .You feel the pressure of the horse , the panic, the at times despair.It's a great book and I'm looking forward to the next one and maybe we will find out the origin of the plague and who is responsible and what the Fleet is facing elsewhere.But it ,it's very good
Well that was a hell of a ride ,left me breathless,The action is claustrophobic and unrelenting ,you are in the thick of it .You feel the pressure of the horse , the panic, the at times despair.It's a great book and I'm looking forward to the next one and maybe we will find out the origin of the plague and who is responsible and what the Fleet is facing elsewhere.But it ,it's very good
September 22, 2025
Book #1
Book was pretty repetitive and didn't seem like it knew what it wanted to be. Didn't focus on any one element well enough to develop it.
Book was pretty repetitive and didn't seem like it knew what it wanted to be. Didn't focus on any one element well enough to develop it.
April 24, 2025
You did it once, you can do more
I remember many years ago reading the Joe Ledger series by Jonathan Maberry. An I just read gave me the same goosebumps has it showed me the birth of a legend.
I remember many years ago reading the Joe Ledger series by Jonathan Maberry. An I just read gave me the same goosebumps has it showed me the birth of a legend.
February 21, 2026
Dead Station is a military/zombie action novel. Unfortunately, there r better military/zombie novels🫤. The characters were forgettable. The action scenere were predictable and unoriginal.
May 19, 2025
Better Than I Expected
This is my second time reading a book about zombies and soldiers; and I have to say this one blew the other out the water. I loved how it turned out to be everything I was hoping for and more
This is my second time reading a book about zombies and soldiers; and I have to say this one blew the other out the water. I loved how it turned out to be everything I was hoping for and more
May 26, 2025
Zombies on a Space Station
Enjoyed this story which was kind of like a blend of Aliens 2 and Dawn of the Dead. Looking forward to more in the series.
Enjoyed this story which was kind of like a blend of Aliens 2 and Dawn of the Dead. Looking forward to more in the series.
October 13, 2025
Damn, Wow! This is probably the best zombie outbreak book out there. I can't wait for the series to continue.
February 12, 2026
it was good. lots of action and suspense.
July 11, 2026
I enjoyed Dead Station but the plot was so focused on the action that we didn’t get to learn much about the special ops team. It was clear how tightly knit the Alpha and Bravo teams were though. I plan to read the next book in the series, the scope sounds bigger so that might allow the author to build more background into his characters.
October 27, 2026
A great idea adequately executed.
This is a great story with some brilliant set piece battles.
The only thing that lets it down is the repetition of the same moment… “then something slammed into them…”
The way the chapters flow it feels like it was written by a team that of authors and each chapter was a new person.
A good team, but still a bit jumbled.
I do realise it is one author, but I can’t help how this made me feel.
I’ll be reading more as it has gripped me.
This is a great story with some brilliant set piece battles.
The only thing that lets it down is the repetition of the same moment… “then something slammed into them…”
The way the chapters flow it feels like it was written by a team that of authors and each chapter was a new person.
A good team, but still a bit jumbled.
I do realise it is one author, but I can’t help how this made me feel.
I’ll be reading more as it has gripped me.
June 23, 2026
This book was amazing. It was straddling between the line of space zombies and then the military being capable/incapable of dealing with what zombies can do in space. Even if the team is special operations, there is a notion called zombies, and zombies really need to eat, even if they come from different origins. I really loved this book.
September 10, 2026
Worth reading!
This story launches the new series with explosive energy! You're immediately drawn into the characters' world. Relentless action propels you through every page.
This story launches the new series with explosive energy! You're immediately drawn into the characters' world. Relentless action propels you through every page.
May 14, 2025
I liked the zombies in a space station
Intense action and creepy! I enjoyed it but I will say that I was tempted to give him 4 stars. Want to be supportive though but some of the action scenes, though intense, was repetitive. And I just have to think they’d have more soldiers and better guns on a battleship. Like a freaking chain gun or a big machine gun. Kept it pretty limited with rifles, sidearm and knife.
Intense action and creepy! I enjoyed it but I will say that I was tempted to give him 4 stars. Want to be supportive though but some of the action scenes, though intense, was repetitive. And I just have to think they’d have more soldiers and better guns on a battleship. Like a freaking chain gun or a big machine gun. Kept it pretty limited with rifles, sidearm and knife.
August 26, 2026
Oh wow
Wow wow wow wow!!!!
Zombies in space. I wasn’t sure if it would work but the author has knocked it out of the park!!
Brilliant writing and I finished the book in one evening! I need to read more!!!
Wow wow wow wow!!!!
Zombies in space. I wasn’t sure if it would work but the author has knocked it out of the park!!
Brilliant writing and I finished the book in one evening! I need to read more!!!
May 9, 2025
Very good read
Well written military space opera with a side of horror thrown in. Non-stop action. Excitement to the end. Can't wait to read next installment.
Well written military space opera with a side of horror thrown in. Non-stop action. Excitement to the end. Can't wait to read next installment.
May 31, 2025
For one's first novel, Harper shows career author chops!
I wasn't aware this was Harper's first book until the end. I noticed things that marked it as an early foray into sci-fi/horror literature but their first!?!? Wow! I felt the strain and frustration of fighting a battle that was stunningly asymmetrical and catastrophic as they come. The abject fear of watching their own die in abattoir of a space station was palpable. It was white-knuckles all the way through. The intensity was relentless. I hope Harper has some more rounds chambered because this was a blistering, gut-wrenching dark ride through the putrid guts of of the dead. Highly recommended for prior military folks. Civvies, have an old soldier on speed dial to translate the lingo that is discretely tactical to make sure you get the full experience.
I wasn't aware this was Harper's first book until the end. I noticed things that marked it as an early foray into sci-fi/horror literature but their first!?!? Wow! I felt the strain and frustration of fighting a battle that was stunningly asymmetrical and catastrophic as they come. The abject fear of watching their own die in abattoir of a space station was palpable. It was white-knuckles all the way through. The intensity was relentless. I hope Harper has some more rounds chambered because this was a blistering, gut-wrenching dark ride through the putrid guts of of the dead. Highly recommended for prior military folks. Civvies, have an old soldier on speed dial to translate the lingo that is discretely tactical to make sure you get the full experience.
December 10, 2025
There's non-stop action throughout the entire book, but sadly it's the same action in every chapter, often using the same few words, phrases and descriptions. Which is baffling because a zombie outbreak on a space station should allow for some interesting situations.
Another big flaw is that you never really feel connected to anyone on the team outside of maybe one or two of them. When they die, there is no impact at all in their loss. There are a few other flaws with the soldier characters, but I'm going to leave that alone here.
Because of the repetitive nature of the story, I was ready for it to be over by the half-way mark if not before, and leaves me not wanting to read further into the series which is a bummer because I love sci-fi and zombies. Gave it a 3, but honestly it's more a 2.5.
Another big flaw is that you never really feel connected to anyone on the team outside of maybe one or two of them. When they die, there is no impact at all in their loss. There are a few other flaws with the soldier characters, but I'm going to leave that alone here.
Because of the repetitive nature of the story, I was ready for it to be over by the half-way mark if not before, and leaves me not wanting to read further into the series which is a bummer because I love sci-fi and zombies. Gave it a 3, but honestly it's more a 2.5.
May 8, 2025
Relentless enemy is relentless
Not a bad example of space zombie action piece. But, Shamon is addicted to couches and overusing certain words and phrases.
And our heroes definitely benefit from 1980s Action Movie ammo loads. Three days of continuous fire and only in the last five minutes is anyone running low??
Interesting concept, but falls flat on execution.
Not a bad example of space zombie action piece. But, Shamon is addicted to couches and overusing certain words and phrases.
And our heroes definitely benefit from 1980s Action Movie ammo loads. Three days of continuous fire and only in the last five minutes is anyone running low??
Interesting concept, but falls flat on execution.
August 19, 2025
If you want to talk about not being prepared for the word Zombies in space this book will set the pace for it. You will read as a series of events unfolds for a close group of operatives that have to overcome the extreme and deal with several tense and suspenseful moments while overcoming loss. The Mission comes first..
August 27, 2025
In space, you will die…but you may not stay dead…
Dead Station by Shamon Harper is a solid scifi hororor story with elements of Resident Evil, Dead Space, Carrier, and plenty of other military survival horror stories you might like…
A recently refitted space navy ship fresh off a training rotation is tasked with invetsigating loss of contact with a colony world.
Unfortunately they may not make it that far…
As soon as they reach the relay station in orbit following transport, they find communications are down there too…and move to investigate…
What they find aboard are (they eventually determine) space zombies…
The generic suitable military team of not quite space marines are gonna have to fight for their lives if they plan to figure out what happened and survive…
The story does a pretty good job telling an action packed yarn while also setting the stage for future stories…
It even does some light world building to give you a feel for the space civilization…
Dead Station by Shamon Harper is a solid scifi hororor story with elements of Resident Evil, Dead Space, Carrier, and plenty of other military survival horror stories you might like…
A recently refitted space navy ship fresh off a training rotation is tasked with invetsigating loss of contact with a colony world.
Unfortunately they may not make it that far…
As soon as they reach the relay station in orbit following transport, they find communications are down there too…and move to investigate…
What they find aboard are (they eventually determine) space zombies…
The generic suitable military team of not quite space marines are gonna have to fight for their lives if they plan to figure out what happened and survive…
The story does a pretty good job telling an action packed yarn while also setting the stage for future stories…
It even does some light world building to give you a feel for the space civilization…
April 9, 2026
The feedback that I can give would be there were many instances of the same language being used in many of the conflicts between the Team and the Zombies. For example, a soldier being hit with bone-crushing force or, reinforcing that there was some type of unseen force driving their hunger, or too many frag grenades could have them ending up in the void. Finally, the biggest item was the endless amount of ammunition that they seemed to have had for this mission. It almost seemed a little to unbelievable that they would have that much ammo for this type of mission. Other than that, I liked the story and the pacing of the book, as well as some of the characters that were portrayed.
August 21, 2025
wow, that was some story
Don’t know Shamon Harper, well I didn’t until this book, now I will buy his new books after this.
Very good details in every aspect of this story, the first drop ship sequence had me totally believing I was on board with them.
Every scene had me believing I was there and at the end I was part of the team, not many books can do that but this guy can. Hats off to you sir that was one hell of a read. Enjoy
Don’t know Shamon Harper, well I didn’t until this book, now I will buy his new books after this.
Very good details in every aspect of this story, the first drop ship sequence had me totally believing I was on board with them.
Every scene had me believing I was there and at the end I was part of the team, not many books can do that but this guy can. Hats off to you sir that was one hell of a read. Enjoy
October 4, 2025
Awesome Story
Love, reading, shattered humanity, book one. Nothing like an armed unit fighting against the relentless horde of zombies. There is a beauty to the shared camaraderie, brotherhood, and sisterhood found amongst and combatant as they fight for survival. Seeing how decisions are made whether good or bad, what the implications of those decisions would mean down the line is always intriguing. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Love, reading, shattered humanity, book one. Nothing like an armed unit fighting against the relentless horde of zombies. There is a beauty to the shared camaraderie, brotherhood, and sisterhood found amongst and combatant as they fight for survival. Seeing how decisions are made whether good or bad, what the implications of those decisions would mean down the line is always intriguing. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
July 4, 2025
This book is about exactly what you think it's about: the military fighting zombies in space. I liked it a lot! My only quibble is that some of the action scenes could have been reduced in length (like, how long are the characters going to be fighting in a hallway, or a stairway? It got a little repetitive). Other than that, though, I think this book is very fun. Good job!
July 8, 2025
The action never stops!
The story was packed with action. Some things were redundant like the changing of mags for their weapons. Also with the number of shots taken they should have run out of ammo earlier than they did. Don't know how many rounds were held in each mag so can't be too critical on this. Like the characters especially Jackson.
The story was packed with action. Some things were redundant like the changing of mags for their weapons. Also with the number of shots taken they should have run out of ammo earlier than they did. Don't know how many rounds were held in each mag so can't be too critical on this. Like the characters especially Jackson.
June 16, 2026
Mashup of Aliens (military troops in space) and a zombie movie.
Fairly well written for a book of this type, but three main issues. 1. The book never sticks with one group or MC long enough to give a viewpoint character or make the reader care. 2. The command structure was made of of people making stupid decisions. and 3. It got repetitive.
Fairly well written for a book of this type, but three main issues. 1. The book never sticks with one group or MC long enough to give a viewpoint character or make the reader care. 2. The command structure was made of of people making stupid decisions. and 3. It got repetitive.
September 21, 2026
decent combat but repetitive. a wholy nonsensical book. what do you mean bring Frank back to the evac even though he’s been bitten and torn up? Obviously he is infected also the warehouse with survivors, oculd’ve had more expository dialogue or involved them more. definitely reads as a more amateurish book but the concept and everything is great. hopefully the subsequent books read better
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May 20, 2025
Just about burned our on zombie books but........
This one is different in the scope and the hard military fiction involved. I liked it and hope to read about Jackson and his high speed low drag troop in the next book in the series.
This one is different in the scope and the hard military fiction involved. I liked it and hope to read about Jackson and his high speed low drag troop in the next book in the series.
June 17, 2025
The action moves fast, but got repetitive after a while. The whole zombie virus mystery has been played out before. The writing is competent if uninspired. What would be more interesting would be a dive into the origin of the mystery virus. That could be a story that holds the readers' interest.
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