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Walking Plague Trilogy #1–3 omnibus
Walking Plague: 1-3: Apocalyptic Zombie Horror
The complete “Walking Plague” trilogy of zombie thrillers,
ZOMBIE PATROL (Book 1)When something falls from the sky, no one expects it to end the world.
Jack Carter is a Los Angeles park ranger and a devoted single father. His days are spent protecting hikers and tracking wildlife in the hills of Griffith Park.
Until his brother comes home.
Lieutenant Commander Joe Carter arrives on emergency leave, shaken and hiding something he shouldn’t have seen—a crashed object on a military base.
Something no one was meant to touch.
Now Joe is changing. Becoming violent. Unpredictable. No longer human.
And Jack’s young daughter is trapped in the same house.
As similar incidents erupt across the globe, a covert government task force races to contain a rapidly spreading infection—one they barely understand.
But it’s already too late. What began as a secret is turning into an outbreak.
And once it starts... it won’t stop.
ZOMBIE RAGE (Book 2)
The infection is spreading. And no one knows how to stop it.
Jack Carter fought to protect his family when the outbreak began.
Now he’s infected. Chained in his own cellar, he’s holding on to what little humanity he has left… but the hunger is getting stronger.
He still knows his daughter’s name. For now.
His brother Joe wasn’t so lucky... until he was.
In a brutal act of desperation, Joe discovered a possible cure—drowning. Now alive, but forever changed, he’s racing home to save Jack before it’s too late.
But even if it works... what will it cost? And will Jack ever forgive him?
Meanwhile, the world is collapsing. The infection is spreading fast, turning men into powerful, relentless killers.
Women seem immune. For now.
But the virus is evolving. And time is running out.
Because survival won’t just demand courage. It will demand sacrifice.
ZOMBIE MOUNTAIN (Book 3)
The end of the world isn’t over. It’s evolving.
Jack Carter and his band of survivors thought they’d found safety at Griffith Observatory. They were wrong.
The infection is changing. And now it’s taken Anna.
Bitten and slipping away, Jack’s daughter has one chance—a brutal, terrifying cure that pushes victims to the brink of death. Drowning.
Now Jack must face the Risk losing her forever… or watch her become one of them.
But time is running out. A ruthless zealot named Cole is closing in, convinced Anna is the key to something far bigger—and he’ll do anything to take her.
Meanwhile, the city is tearing itself apart. The infected are evolving. Survivors are turning on each other. And the line between human and monster is disappearing.
Because this isn’t just about survival anymore. It’s about what’s left of humanity. And what it’s willing to sacrifice.
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ZOMBIE PATROL (Book 1)When something falls from the sky, no one expects it to end the world.
Jack Carter is a Los Angeles park ranger and a devoted single father. His days are spent protecting hikers and tracking wildlife in the hills of Griffith Park.
Until his brother comes home.
Lieutenant Commander Joe Carter arrives on emergency leave, shaken and hiding something he shouldn’t have seen—a crashed object on a military base.
Something no one was meant to touch.
Now Joe is changing. Becoming violent. Unpredictable. No longer human.
And Jack’s young daughter is trapped in the same house.
As similar incidents erupt across the globe, a covert government task force races to contain a rapidly spreading infection—one they barely understand.
But it’s already too late. What began as a secret is turning into an outbreak.
And once it starts... it won’t stop.
ZOMBIE RAGE (Book 2)
The infection is spreading. And no one knows how to stop it.
Jack Carter fought to protect his family when the outbreak began.
Now he’s infected. Chained in his own cellar, he’s holding on to what little humanity he has left… but the hunger is getting stronger.
He still knows his daughter’s name. For now.
His brother Joe wasn’t so lucky... until he was.
In a brutal act of desperation, Joe discovered a possible cure—drowning. Now alive, but forever changed, he’s racing home to save Jack before it’s too late.
But even if it works... what will it cost? And will Jack ever forgive him?
Meanwhile, the world is collapsing. The infection is spreading fast, turning men into powerful, relentless killers.
Women seem immune. For now.
But the virus is evolving. And time is running out.
Because survival won’t just demand courage. It will demand sacrifice.
ZOMBIE MOUNTAIN (Book 3)
The end of the world isn’t over. It’s evolving.
Jack Carter and his band of survivors thought they’d found safety at Griffith Observatory. They were wrong.
The infection is changing. And now it’s taken Anna.
Bitten and slipping away, Jack’s daughter has one chance—a brutal, terrifying cure that pushes victims to the brink of death. Drowning.
Now Jack must face the Risk losing her forever… or watch her become one of them.
But time is running out. A ruthless zealot named Cole is closing in, convinced Anna is the key to something far bigger—and he’ll do anything to take her.
Meanwhile, the city is tearing itself apart. The infected are evolving. Survivors are turning on each other. And the line between human and monster is disappearing.
Because this isn’t just about survival anymore. It’s about what’s left of humanity. And what it’s willing to sacrifice.
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- GenresZombies
431 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2014
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J.R. Rain
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May 7, 2015
This may be one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to. i could close my eyes and imagine the scenes taking place. It was so descriptive and emotional. The bond between family can never be broken. How far would you go to save the life of your child.? There were so many twists and turns and you really began to feel the characters. I could not stop listening to this audiobook. it was fantastic!
October 12, 2017
Very fliche zombie book. It missed the point of a zombie story and it just leaves you rolling your eyes.
July 6, 2019
seemed a little rushed in places
November 21, 2022
Entertaining fantasy listening 🎶🔰
Three will written zombie fantasy world 🌎 haunting horror ghost 👻 demon monster adventure thrillers by J. R. Rain ☔ and Elizabeth Basque The Complete Zombie Series. I listened 🎶 to these individually, each has its own story line and interesting characters with lots of misdirection, twist, action, and plus haunting horror ghost 👻 demon monster leading to the unexpected conclusion. I would highly recommend this series and authors too readers of fantasy haunting mystery novels 👍🔰 and fans of J.R. Rain ☔ and various authors. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to all kinds of different types of novels 👍🔰 and books 📚. 2022 ☔👻🐉
Three will written zombie fantasy world 🌎 haunting horror ghost 👻 demon monster adventure thrillers by J. R. Rain ☔ and Elizabeth Basque The Complete Zombie Series. I listened 🎶 to these individually, each has its own story line and interesting characters with lots of misdirection, twist, action, and plus haunting horror ghost 👻 demon monster leading to the unexpected conclusion. I would highly recommend this series and authors too readers of fantasy haunting mystery novels 👍🔰 and fans of J.R. Rain ☔ and various authors. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to all kinds of different types of novels 👍🔰 and books 📚. 2022 ☔👻🐉
February 20, 2021
The Walking Plague Trilogy
Three book series with three bonus books. Book 1 - Zombie Patrol - A meteor fall to Earth it carries a virus. Book 2 - Zombie Rage - A virus has turn people into a mindless killer. Can a cure be found? Book 3 - Zombie Mountain - A cure has been found can the survivors survive? Bonus book 1 - Dark Horse (Jim Knighthorse #1) . Bonus book 2 - Hear No Evil (PSI # 1) Bonus book 3 - Temple of the Jaguar (Nick Cain Adventure #1)
Three book series with three bonus books. Book 1 - Zombie Patrol - A meteor fall to Earth it carries a virus. Book 2 - Zombie Rage - A virus has turn people into a mindless killer. Can a cure be found? Book 3 - Zombie Mountain - A cure has been found can the survivors survive? Bonus book 1 - Dark Horse (Jim Knighthorse #1) . Bonus book 2 - Hear No Evil (PSI # 1) Bonus book 3 - Temple of the Jaguar (Nick Cain Adventure #1)
May 7, 2016
Rain is giving his work away! 6 books for the price of one, one complete series and the first of 3.
The Walking Plague trilogy is a unique spin on the zombie genre. It's a close up look at the survival of one family and their adopted family. They don't always make the best decisions and neither do the villains, but it's action packed. The authors even come up with a cure. It almost has a religious undertone, but it isn't shoved in your face. The 3 books reminds me of serials so it's nice to have them all together.
The 3 bonus novels are each worth the price of this one collection!
Dark Horse is first. Staring Jim Knighthorse who works as a private eye. He is, hands down, one of Rains greatest creations. Jim reminds me of Johnny Bravo and Deadpool. He has no filter, is buff, good looking and he doesn't mind letting you know that he knows it. Don't let him fool you though, because he has a depth of character he tries to hide. --- This is the first of the series. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. The things that come out of this characters head and mouth will leave you in stitches.
Hear No Evil is the first in the Psi series written with A.K.Alexander. This one features spies with limited super powers. Though, working as a team they're formidable foes. They're taking things into an interesting direction, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
Temple of the Jaguar is the first in the Nick Cain series written with Aiden James. Nick owns a bar and works as a guide aka Alan Quartermain/Indiana Jones. Nick and his side kick Ishi can't help but find trouble, and you'll find yourself loving this duo. The series is fun and each story is easily read in one sitting. The authors have moved on to new projects, but good news another author K.T. Tomb will be taking over the helm. Nick and Ishi ride again!
The Walking Plague trilogy is a unique spin on the zombie genre. It's a close up look at the survival of one family and their adopted family. They don't always make the best decisions and neither do the villains, but it's action packed. The authors even come up with a cure. It almost has a religious undertone, but it isn't shoved in your face. The 3 books reminds me of serials so it's nice to have them all together.
The 3 bonus novels are each worth the price of this one collection!
Dark Horse is first. Staring Jim Knighthorse who works as a private eye. He is, hands down, one of Rains greatest creations. Jim reminds me of Johnny Bravo and Deadpool. He has no filter, is buff, good looking and he doesn't mind letting you know that he knows it. Don't let him fool you though, because he has a depth of character he tries to hide. --- This is the first of the series. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. The things that come out of this characters head and mouth will leave you in stitches.
Hear No Evil is the first in the Psi series written with A.K.Alexander. This one features spies with limited super powers. Though, working as a team they're formidable foes. They're taking things into an interesting direction, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
Temple of the Jaguar is the first in the Nick Cain series written with Aiden James. Nick owns a bar and works as a guide aka Alan Quartermain/Indiana Jones. Nick and his side kick Ishi can't help but find trouble, and you'll find yourself loving this duo. The series is fun and each story is easily read in one sitting. The authors have moved on to new projects, but good news another author K.T. Tomb will be taking over the helm. Nick and Ishi ride again!
May 8, 2016
I have long been a fan of J. R. Rain, especially his Samantha Moon and Jim Knighthorse series, so when I was offered the opportunity to read The Walking Plague Trilogy that he wrote with Elizabeth Basque, I jumped at the chance. I received a pdf copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
With a new twist on the source of the zombie apocalypse, our heroes - a motley crew including a park ranger, his teenage daughter and friend, his Navy lieutenant commander brother and fellow sailor buddy, and a local cop - stumble across first the cause of, then a cure for the plague. The only problem is, the infection spirals out of control faster than anyone could forsee, and they have to prioritize and fight to preserve their own humanity. Throw in an insane Agent in Black with his own dubious mission, and the odds are definitely stacked against them.
Mr. Rain and Ms. Basque weave a satisying, well thought-out tale with very likeable, realistic characters to love, and to hate. IMO, I am glad the three stories are together in one set, because I really hate cliffhangers and any one on its own would be unsatisfying. The final chapter serves as a nice epilogue, giving us a glimpse into life after contagion.
With the three books together, I found no glaring plot holes, and all my questions were answered. Overall, the three are an easy read with just enough gore and angst - but not too much. Good choice perhaps, for teens or the queasy to get a taste of zombies. No pun intended, of course.
I whole-heartedly recommend The Walking Plague Trilogy, to zombie fans and to those who just want a good story.
With a new twist on the source of the zombie apocalypse, our heroes - a motley crew including a park ranger, his teenage daughter and friend, his Navy lieutenant commander brother and fellow sailor buddy, and a local cop - stumble across first the cause of, then a cure for the plague. The only problem is, the infection spirals out of control faster than anyone could forsee, and they have to prioritize and fight to preserve their own humanity. Throw in an insane Agent in Black with his own dubious mission, and the odds are definitely stacked against them.
Mr. Rain and Ms. Basque weave a satisying, well thought-out tale with very likeable, realistic characters to love, and to hate. IMO, I am glad the three stories are together in one set, because I really hate cliffhangers and any one on its own would be unsatisfying. The final chapter serves as a nice epilogue, giving us a glimpse into life after contagion.
With the three books together, I found no glaring plot holes, and all my questions were answered. Overall, the three are an easy read with just enough gore and angst - but not too much. Good choice perhaps, for teens or the queasy to get a taste of zombies. No pun intended, of course.
I whole-heartedly recommend The Walking Plague Trilogy, to zombie fans and to those who just want a good story.
April 8, 2015
I read each of these stories in three separate books and am so glad they are now in one book for people to enjoy! I loved each of these stories as I am a fan of both zombie and JR Rain’s stories.
If you are a fan of either zombies or JR Rain or if you are just looking for a story to lose yourself in then this is a great deal for you and I highly recommend it.
If you are a fan of either zombies or JR Rain or if you are just looking for a story to lose yourself in then this is a great deal for you and I highly recommend it.
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