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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.
372 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2025
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About the author
Shamon Harper
4 books9 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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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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…
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.
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.
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 18, 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.
June 18, 2025
New author for me.
I just chanced on your book. I am so glad I did. I read it straight through and enjoyed it immensely. It was action-packed, kept me enthralled, and can't wait to read the next one in the series. Good writing all the way around.
I just chanced on your book. I am so glad I did. I read it straight through and enjoyed it immensely. It was action-packed, kept me enthralled, and can't wait to read the next one in the series. Good writing all the way around.
June 24, 2025
Non-stop action
4.5 stars. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was a non-stop fuck fest of military and horror. First space zombie novel I've ever read and I was surprisingly entertained and pleased. Look forward to a possible sequel
4.5 stars. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was a non-stop fuck fest of military and horror. First space zombie novel I've ever read and I was surprisingly entertained and pleased. Look forward to a possible sequel
June 27, 2025
Ok story, huge plot holes
The idea of zombies in space is interesting, but the story telling lacks integrity (numbers of infected vs the population of the station, sensory experiences of soldiers wearing hazmat gear etc etc)
The idea of zombies in space is interesting, but the story telling lacks integrity (numbers of infected vs the population of the station, sensory experiences of soldiers wearing hazmat gear etc etc)
July 24, 2025
I could not pass this thriller up. Military, action, sci-fi in outer space, and zombies! Kick ass zombies. Fast, aggressive, and powerful! Will definitely be looking for a sequel/follow up story. This team went thru a ton of ammo and not everyone made it back. Exciting, almost non-stop action.
August 18, 2025
An awesome standalone about zombies in space. Great idea, amazing story telling. The final scene dragged a little too long for me, but otherwise the book was an awesome, suspenseful read. I want more. I want to know the origins of the disease.
September 17, 2025
a great book, easy to read and couldn’t put it down.
A great sci-fi horror, definitely would recommend. Couldn’t put it down, action packed to the end. Loved the characters. Can’t wait for the next book.
A great sci-fi horror, definitely would recommend. Couldn’t put it down, action packed to the end. Loved the characters. Can’t wait for the next book.
October 21, 2025
Good Start
Team of soldiers try to survive a hoard of zombies. Good character development. It was a slow start, but once the action started, it was non-stop. It's a bit gory in parts but made you feel like you were there. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
Team of soldiers try to survive a hoard of zombies. Good character development. It was a slow start, but once the action started, it was non-stop. It's a bit gory in parts but made you feel like you were there. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
June 12, 2025
Best zombie book!
I've read a lot of zombie books, and this has been the best. The action just builds with no downtime.
I've read a lot of zombie books, and this has been the best. The action just builds with no downtime.
July 2, 2025
Very good!
Excellent zombie book! Looking forward to the follow up.
Well developed characters.
New author for me, but I will be reading more.
Excellent zombie book! Looking forward to the follow up.
Well developed characters.
New author for me, but I will be reading more.
July 9, 2025
Great Start
A mashup of Aliens and World War Z. Highly recommended to lovers of sci-fi and zombie stories. Can’t wait for the next book.
A mashup of Aliens and World War Z. Highly recommended to lovers of sci-fi and zombie stories. Can’t wait for the next book.
July 10, 2025
just awesome!
I can’t wait for the next book to come out - space horror is my favorite genre and you knocked it out of the park!
I can’t wait for the next book to come out - space horror is my favorite genre and you knocked it out of the park!
July 13, 2025
Great book! Fun and quick moving
Great book! Compelling characters, engaging plot, fast pace. Can't wait for the sequel—hope the author writes it soon. Great fun.
Great book! Compelling characters, engaging plot, fast pace. Can't wait for the sequel—hope the author writes it soon. Great fun.
September 21, 2025
Fast Paced Space Zombie Fun!
Dead Station was a real page turner! Very fun and quick read. Good character development and awesome tension at times. I hope there’s a sequel!
Dead Station was a real page turner! Very fun and quick read. Good character development and awesome tension at times. I hope there’s a sequel!
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