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Semper Die
The dead rose expecting a feast. What they got was a firefight.
Sergeant Alex Slaughter and the Marines of Alpha Squad were on a routine training exercise near Quantico when everything went silent. No comms. No command. No clue.
What they find when they return to base is worse than anything they trained a bioweapon has unleashed a zombie virus that has shattered civilization, and now they must survive the Collapse.
But as the squad pushes deeper into hostile territory—through the death-choked streets of Arlington and into the rot-stained corridors beneath D.C.—they discover that the undead aren’t the only threat. Desperate survivors, rogue military units, and darker truths buried beneath the weight of secrecy will test their loyalty, their mission, and their very humanity.
Written by USMC veteran Jonathan Shuerger and set in J.F. Holmes’s brutal and unrelenting Irregular Scout Team One universe, Semper Die delivers pulse-pounding action, authentic military detail, and a terrifying vision of what happens when duty and apocalypse collide.
If you crave hard-hitting military thrillers, brotherhood forged in battle, and Marines who refuse to die quietly—this is your next mission.
Lock. Load. Semper Fi. Semper Die.
Sergeant Alex Slaughter and the Marines of Alpha Squad were on a routine training exercise near Quantico when everything went silent. No comms. No command. No clue.
What they find when they return to base is worse than anything they trained a bioweapon has unleashed a zombie virus that has shattered civilization, and now they must survive the Collapse.
But as the squad pushes deeper into hostile territory—through the death-choked streets of Arlington and into the rot-stained corridors beneath D.C.—they discover that the undead aren’t the only threat. Desperate survivors, rogue military units, and darker truths buried beneath the weight of secrecy will test their loyalty, their mission, and their very humanity.
Written by USMC veteran Jonathan Shuerger and set in J.F. Holmes’s brutal and unrelenting Irregular Scout Team One universe, Semper Die delivers pulse-pounding action, authentic military detail, and a terrifying vision of what happens when duty and apocalypse collide.
If you crave hard-hitting military thrillers, brotherhood forged in battle, and Marines who refuse to die quietly—this is your next mission.
Lock. Load. Semper Fi. Semper Die.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2025
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September 19, 2025
A fantastic story, a great way to start a series
June 24, 2025
A Stunning Zombie Adventure!
Jonathan Shuerger outdoes himself in this one! I've been on-board with his stories since "The Exorcism of Frosty the Snowman," and from a pacing and prose perspective this is Shuerger's best work so far.
Though I am unfamiliar with the "Irregular Scout Team" series by J.F. Holmes, the universe of which this story is set in, I will say that this story has for me supplanted "World War Z" by Max Brooks as my favorite zombie book, and I'm certain a film adaptation could go toe-to-toe with "Battle: Los Angeles" in terms of "Oorah Marine Corps" energy.
The setting of a zombie apocalypse in a modern day really brings to light Shureger's experience in the Corps, and the dialogue in this story is the most natural and believable dialogue I've read in a military story. His prowess at describing violence is practically made for the zombie genre, and as a Marine veteran myself I could see the personas of Marines I knew and loved amalgamated into the Devil Dogs of Alpha Squad.
A+ work, bravo!
Jonathan Shuerger outdoes himself in this one! I've been on-board with his stories since "The Exorcism of Frosty the Snowman," and from a pacing and prose perspective this is Shuerger's best work so far.
Though I am unfamiliar with the "Irregular Scout Team" series by J.F. Holmes, the universe of which this story is set in, I will say that this story has for me supplanted "World War Z" by Max Brooks as my favorite zombie book, and I'm certain a film adaptation could go toe-to-toe with "Battle: Los Angeles" in terms of "Oorah Marine Corps" energy.
The setting of a zombie apocalypse in a modern day really brings to light Shureger's experience in the Corps, and the dialogue in this story is the most natural and believable dialogue I've read in a military story. His prowess at describing violence is practically made for the zombie genre, and as a Marine veteran myself I could see the personas of Marines I knew and loved amalgamated into the Devil Dogs of Alpha Squad.
A+ work, bravo!
July 7, 2025
Great action and characters
Slaughter! What a ironic name for a soldier lol. And I liked the Ivan guy too. Very entertained. I could really feel like the author knew these soldiers and how they’d act and talked,
Slaughter! What a ironic name for a soldier lol. And I liked the Ivan guy too. Very entertained. I could really feel like the author knew these soldiers and how they’d act and talked,
June 2, 2025
Fantastic! Fast paced action!
May 17, 2025
RECOMMENDED
December 5, 2025
ABSOLUTELY FREAKING AMAZING!!!
I downloaded this book, returned it, redownloaded it and returned it again, but on my third time downloading it, I actually started reading it. Let me say this: This book chewed up and violently spitted out any and all reservations I previously had about it possibly being worth a read!
This novel took the zombie genre and created a zombie series completely unlike and different than any others that I’ve previously read, and I can assure you that I read a TON! This book took two things that I love, which is the military and zombies, and combined the two for an insanely thrilling rollercoaster ride through hell! I am starting book two, and I’m hoping and praying that this author will continue writing and adding to this series!! I very highly recommend this book!!!
I downloaded this book, returned it, redownloaded it and returned it again, but on my third time downloading it, I actually started reading it. Let me say this: This book chewed up and violently spitted out any and all reservations I previously had about it possibly being worth a read!
This novel took the zombie genre and created a zombie series completely unlike and different than any others that I’ve previously read, and I can assure you that I read a TON! This book took two things that I love, which is the military and zombies, and combined the two for an insanely thrilling rollercoaster ride through hell! I am starting book two, and I’m hoping and praying that this author will continue writing and adding to this series!! I very highly recommend this book!!!
October 5, 2025
I enjoyed this book a lot, even though I usually avoid books with zombies. The author has cleverly woven several layered plots, multiple enemies, and questionable allies into what could be considered a space opera if set on another planet. I'd put this up with the Prince Roger series by David Weber and John Ringo, except it is much shorter. It is sometimes very intense, never dull, and feels like an accurate portrayal of marine life and characters pulled from the author's own experiences. You will learn a lot about Marines and other heroes' take on the world, themselves, and their brothers in arms, and have a good time in the process. (I listened to the audiobook as read by the author and thought he did a good job.)
July 9, 2025
Damn good story.
I know the infected / zombie trope is getting kind of old for some people but it's an excellent background for an author to let loose with pure hate. Great combat scenes, and at times I found my heart racing as I hoped the squad would make it. Highly recommended.
I know the infected / zombie trope is getting kind of old for some people but it's an excellent background for an author to let loose with pure hate. Great combat scenes, and at times I found my heart racing as I hoped the squad would make it. Highly recommended.
July 27, 2025
What a Ride!
This book rocked. I love zombie stories - if they are well written and executed. This book met that criteria and more. It had both believable and likable characters along with pulse pounding action. Highly recommended for anyone who likes this genre.
This book rocked. I love zombie stories - if they are well written and executed. This book met that criteria and more. It had both believable and likable characters along with pulse pounding action. Highly recommended for anyone who likes this genre.
November 17, 2025
Start to finish action
Really good characters and storyline. Once of the best and entertaining military sci-fi story that I've read in a long while. Realistic military action and suspense. Can't wait to start next volume. Highly recommend.
Really good characters and storyline. Once of the best and entertaining military sci-fi story that I've read in a long while. Realistic military action and suspense. Can't wait to start next volume. Highly recommend.
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