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Fall for Now
Ed and Jean Jackson survived the early days of the apocalypse with the help of their close friends, Chief Barnes and Kathy McGinley. Over the years since the infection began, they chose to step back from the battle against the infected dead and remain within the safety of the shelter hidden in Green Cavern. Now, they have embarked on a perilous mission of their own to attempt the rescue of a group of survivors who are clinging to life near Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes of New York.
496 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2025
About the author
Bob Howard
16 books68 followersMeet the Charleston, South Carolina Author
The author Bob Howard (1951-) was born in New Jersey to parents who met in Germany during WW II. His father was from Ohio and his ancestors were from the UK. His mother was born in Romania. He grew up as an Army dependent, and lived overseas in Germany and Okinawa for most of his childhood.
Bob is a veteran of both the Navy and the Air Force and was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. He fell in love with the city and made it his home. As a graduate of the College of Charleston (1978) with a degree in Psychology, he has worked in the field of social services. Bob has lived and worked in Charleston, South Carolina for 25 years then moved to Columbia, South Carolina because of a promotion with his job for the last ten years. Bob will retire soon and will live in Charleston, South Carolina to be near his children.
Bob and his wife Dawn (College of Charleston 1979) have been married 31 years and raised a son and a daughter both born in Charleston, SC. Bob has finally reached a time when he can enjoy writing, and the zombie apocalypse is his favorite genre.
Bob Howard's passion has always been writing. Bob's book, Alive for Now (http://www.realbobhoward.com/), is his first installment to the science fiction post apocalyptic genre, and he wants nothing more than to know that his readers enjoy his work.
The author Bob Howard (1951-) was born in New Jersey to parents who met in Germany during WW II. His father was from Ohio and his ancestors were from the UK. His mother was born in Romania. He grew up as an Army dependent, and lived overseas in Germany and Okinawa for most of his childhood.
Bob is a veteran of both the Navy and the Air Force and was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. He fell in love with the city and made it his home. As a graduate of the College of Charleston (1978) with a degree in Psychology, he has worked in the field of social services. Bob has lived and worked in Charleston, South Carolina for 25 years then moved to Columbia, South Carolina because of a promotion with his job for the last ten years. Bob will retire soon and will live in Charleston, South Carolina to be near his children.
Bob and his wife Dawn (College of Charleston 1979) have been married 31 years and raised a son and a daughter both born in Charleston, SC. Bob has finally reached a time when he can enjoy writing, and the zombie apocalypse is his favorite genre.
Bob Howard's passion has always been writing. Bob's book, Alive for Now (http://www.realbobhoward.com/), is his first installment to the science fiction post apocalyptic genre, and he wants nothing more than to know that his readers enjoy his work.
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March 14, 2026
I'm not someone who seeks out zombie books....ever....but I've enjoyed this series. This is #13 in the Infected Dead series and they have all been completely immersive and entertaining. I'm always on the edge of seat. It has become one of my favorite dystopian series and it just so happens to have zombies.
I like the core characters, their moral compass, their relationships, and the predicamets they find themselves in. The living antogonists are truly evil, and it's rather satisfying when Karma makes its appearance.
Now I'll add that every now and then, the story relies on convenient coincidences and stupid people to keep things moving. It's never my favorite, but the positives far outweigh those minor annoyances. Overall, I liked this one, so 4 stars.
I like the core characters, their moral compass, their relationships, and the predicamets they find themselves in. The living antogonists are truly evil, and it's rather satisfying when Karma makes its appearance.
Now I'll add that every now and then, the story relies on convenient coincidences and stupid people to keep things moving. It's never my favorite, but the positives far outweigh those minor annoyances. Overall, I liked this one, so 4 stars.
June 15, 2025
Another Great Addition To An Amazing Series
This series has had a chokehold on me since book 1, but despite my years of daily reading teaching me to be wary of series that run too long (they begin to get stale, repetitive, or giving ghost writer vibes) The Infected Dead series has never let me down. Loved this and the new survivors. My only hang up is with the lack of accountability Jacob is seeming to face after not just one instance of endangering everyone's lives, but again AND AGAIN. I think he shouldn't be allowed into any of the shelter, but maybe be forced to live a top in one of the village/decoys first to prove himself for a few years as a repercussion & for the safety of everyone else as well. Otherwise, perfect symmetry of survivors meeting surviviors while the enemies (living and non!) getting a satisfactory end.
This series has had a chokehold on me since book 1, but despite my years of daily reading teaching me to be wary of series that run too long (they begin to get stale, repetitive, or giving ghost writer vibes) The Infected Dead series has never let me down. Loved this and the new survivors. My only hang up is with the lack of accountability Jacob is seeming to face after not just one instance of endangering everyone's lives, but again AND AGAIN. I think he shouldn't be allowed into any of the shelter, but maybe be forced to live a top in one of the village/decoys first to prove himself for a few years as a repercussion & for the safety of everyone else as well. Otherwise, perfect symmetry of survivors meeting surviviors while the enemies (living and non!) getting a satisfactory end.
October 31, 2025
Praying for number14
I was so excited to see Jean and Eddie going to help the group in the salt mines. I milked every chapter not wanting it to end
When the gang showed up like commandos and put an end to Branch and his gang I was cheering! I grew up in that area so I could imagine the surrounding areas you described
Thank you for another adventure!
Holding out for number 14!!
I was so excited to see Jean and Eddie going to help the group in the salt mines. I milked every chapter not wanting it to end
When the gang showed up like commandos and put an end to Branch and his gang I was cheering! I grew up in that area so I could imagine the surrounding areas you described
Thank you for another adventure!
Holding out for number 14!!
July 18, 2025
LOVE this series!!!
I've read this series multiple times it's that good!! I loved the story in Fall For Now!! It was great to see Ed and Jean out in an adventure of their own. Can't wait for the next one!!!
I've read this series multiple times it's that good!! I loved the story in Fall For Now!! It was great to see Ed and Jean out in an adventure of their own. Can't wait for the next one!!!
June 17, 2025
Bob hits another one out of the park. There is no better post-apocalyptic author.
March 28, 2026
loving this series. they are going all over to help others. each book you find out how a different group survives and the Mud island family shows up to help
April 3, 2026
Love the whole series!
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