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Cornwall
This is the first story released as part of The Undead Presents, a new project publishing fan-written fiction set in the world of RR Haywood’s The Undead.
Written by RC Ellis, a debut author and long-time fan of the series, Cornwall is a standalone story that captures the tone, grit, and chaos of The Undead. This is a fresh, original tale of survival told from a whole new corner of the outbreak.
Callum thought debugging code in an isolated Cornish barn was as bad as life got.
Elliott figured waking up before noon was a genuine crisis.
Jessica’s mindfulness retreat was supposed to save her sanity.
Lisa just wanted a peaceful life.
And Tomo? He’d be happier if the tourists stayed off his farm.
But when a strange infection begins to spread across Cornwall, turning everyday people into red-eyed, feral infected, the quiet life becomes a fight for survival. Thrown together by fate, sarcasm, and sheer desperation, this unlikely group must battle wave after wave of undead in a county that suddenly isn’t so sleepy anymore.
When the dead rise in Cornwall, even a peaceful life comes with killer complications.
Survival. Sarcasm. Zombies. Just another typical day in Cornwall.
Written by RC Ellis, a debut author and long-time fan of the series, Cornwall is a standalone story that captures the tone, grit, and chaos of The Undead. This is a fresh, original tale of survival told from a whole new corner of the outbreak.
Callum thought debugging code in an isolated Cornish barn was as bad as life got.
Elliott figured waking up before noon was a genuine crisis.
Jessica’s mindfulness retreat was supposed to save her sanity.
Lisa just wanted a peaceful life.
And Tomo? He’d be happier if the tourists stayed off his farm.
But when a strange infection begins to spread across Cornwall, turning everyday people into red-eyed, feral infected, the quiet life becomes a fight for survival. Thrown together by fate, sarcasm, and sheer desperation, this unlikely group must battle wave after wave of undead in a county that suddenly isn’t so sleepy anymore.
When the dead rise in Cornwall, even a peaceful life comes with killer complications.
Survival. Sarcasm. Zombies. Just another typical day in Cornwall.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 8, 2025
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August 26, 2025
Different and yet familiar.
Set in the loved Undead world, but written by a new author (I should have entered that competition), this is a very welcome return to the zombie world.
Some nods to the past and references abound, the story is fun and completely addictive, as all the other Undead books are.
Even the plot has a strong resemblance of other Undead books, but it is more than able to stand alone. I felt the same emotions when the team fused their emotions together, just like the original books, so kudos to that feat.
I suspect this book has been strongly controlled and managed to stay in its respective lane, so it would be great to see more from this new author.
Set in the loved Undead world, but written by a new author (I should have entered that competition), this is a very welcome return to the zombie world.
Some nods to the past and references abound, the story is fun and completely addictive, as all the other Undead books are.
Even the plot has a strong resemblance of other Undead books, but it is more than able to stand alone. I felt the same emotions when the team fused their emotions together, just like the original books, so kudos to that feat.
I suspect this book has been strongly controlled and managed to stay in its respective lane, so it would be great to see more from this new author.
August 16, 2025
a must read for any UNDEAD fan
Great side story to the main undead series. I really enjoyed reading it and very interested in what would happen on the next step of their journey. I think what RR Haywood has done is a brilliant idea and gives new writers a chance to get their names out there while giving fans of the undead series more books to devour.
If RC Ellis writes another book I would read it.
Great side story to the main undead series. I really enjoyed reading it and very interested in what would happen on the next step of their journey. I think what RR Haywood has done is a brilliant idea and gives new writers a chance to get their names out there while giving fans of the undead series more books to devour.
If RC Ellis writes another book I would read it.
August 16, 2025
very good
Took me a while to get into this book. But once I did I was in til the end! It had me hooked, couldn’t wait to be able to pick it up and read some more.
I liked the fact the chapters weren’t very long, it made it easier to read ‘just one more!’
It gelled really well with RR Haywoods series. Well thought out and well written. I look forward to maybe reading some more from RC Ellis.
Took me a while to get into this book. But once I did I was in til the end! It had me hooked, couldn’t wait to be able to pick it up and read some more.
I liked the fact the chapters weren’t very long, it made it easier to read ‘just one more!’
It gelled really well with RR Haywoods series. Well thought out and well written. I look forward to maybe reading some more from RC Ellis.
August 19, 2025
good first book of the series
It was very enjoyable and set at a frantic pace, but the problem I have is it’s just like the undead, to much like the undead.
The characters are making their mark and the story line is quite brisk, so what’s not to like, part two will probably make it for me, whether I still buy the books or just wait for RR Haywood to continue.
Jessica is the main character like Huey, they will follow her and make a good team.
It was very enjoyable and set at a frantic pace, but the problem I have is it’s just like the undead, to much like the undead.
The characters are making their mark and the story line is quite brisk, so what’s not to like, part two will probably make it for me, whether I still buy the books or just wait for RR Haywood to continue.
Jessica is the main character like Huey, they will follow her and make a good team.
August 11, 2025
Brilliant!
Great spin off from a fantastic series.
I love how thw author managed to capture the spirit of the original series in this short story. The fantastic little hints at the original books and characters gave me chills.
I was gutted when it ended, I ready to see what happens on next with the Mount and the journey across the sea!
Great spin off from a fantastic series.
I love how thw author managed to capture the spirit of the original series in this short story. The fantastic little hints at the original books and characters gave me chills.
I was gutted when it ended, I ready to see what happens on next with the Mount and the journey across the sea!
August 12, 2025
Really liked it. The nods to the original story are subtle and well done.
The story is pacey and really fits the world but stacks up all on its own. I do think a bit more character depth on a couple of protagonists would’ve been amazing, but that said I read it all in 3 days so clear I enjoyed it 😉
The story is pacey and really fits the world but stacks up all on its own. I do think a bit more character depth on a couple of protagonists would’ve been amazing, but that said I read it all in 3 days so clear I enjoyed it 😉
August 12, 2025
Absolutely brilliant!
I love the undead series, and I have been eagerly waiting for the books in this project to appear.
And this book does not disappoint. So well written, I could not put it down. It fits perfectly into the undead series - and as a major fan of RR Haywood, I feel that is the highest compliment I can give! !
I love the undead series, and I have been eagerly waiting for the books in this project to appear.
And this book does not disappoint. So well written, I could not put it down. It fits perfectly into the undead series - and as a major fan of RR Haywood, I feel that is the highest compliment I can give! !
August 14, 2025
RC Ellis brings an incredible addition to R.R. Haywood’s The Undead series!
RC Ellis brings an incredible addition to R.R. Haywood’s The Undead series!
Very well written, a great cast of characters that seamlessly integrate with the world of The Undead. A welcomed new story in the epic of The Undead.
RC Ellis brings an incredible addition to R.R. Haywood’s The Undead series!
Very well written, a great cast of characters that seamlessly integrate with the world of The Undead. A welcomed new story in the epic of The Undead.
August 19, 2025
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this but I was surprised how quickly I got into it. You can see the underlying style of RR Haywood and at times it feels a little like the plot regurgitated with new names & locations. You get over that as the book wears on, it becomes less predictable and with a perfect ending to open the way to further books
September 30, 2025
The Undead Legacy Continues
What an excellent job by RC Ellis staying true to the world created by RR Haywood. The connections to our beloved Howey crew was seamless and so clever. The writing style shows the commitment to keeping us enthralled with fast moving action and character development. Cheers!
What an excellent job by RC Ellis staying true to the world created by RR Haywood. The connections to our beloved Howey crew was seamless and so clever. The writing style shows the commitment to keeping us enthralled with fast moving action and character development. Cheers!
December 27, 2025
The undead presents cornwall
Bit of a rehash of characters from the main storyline readable but at times feels like reading the main story with name changes and in Cornwall. Don't let me put you off reading this it is just as readable as the main books and may improve in what looks like the 2nd book it hints at.
Bit of a rehash of characters from the main storyline readable but at times feels like reading the main story with name changes and in Cornwall. Don't let me put you off reading this it is just as readable as the main books and may improve in what looks like the 2nd book it hints at.
August 15, 2025
Fantastic
Well done, RC Ellis that was just brilliant, I throughly enjoy it. You really captured the vibe of Mr Haywoods the undead universe but at the same time made it all yours. You should be very proud.
This book has it all
Well done, RC Ellis that was just brilliant, I throughly enjoy it. You really captured the vibe of Mr Haywoods the undead universe but at the same time made it all yours. You should be very proud.
This book has it all
August 17, 2025
stop what your doing and read this !
I genuinely loved this , Great stand alone novel set in the undead world with subtle nods to R R Heywood characters
Please please write another
I need to know what happens next !
Thank you for a great story x
I genuinely loved this , Great stand alone novel set in the undead world with subtle nods to R R Heywood characters
Please please write another
I need to know what happens next !
Thank you for a great story x
August 20, 2025
Cornwall
I hate to give a bad review especially to a new author, but I could not get into it. I think I am spoiled by the regular Undead series, which I have read the entire series twice and waiting for Undead day 34.
I hate to give a bad review especially to a new author, but I could not get into it. I think I am spoiled by the regular Undead series, which I have read the entire series twice and waiting for Undead day 34.
August 10, 2025
Brilliant
Well done , I loved it read it in one sitting. Didn’t want to put it down . Good luck
Well done , I loved it read it in one sitting. Didn’t want to put it down . Good luck
August 10, 2025
New writer but reads like it’s his tenth novel
Loved it finished in a day. Can’t wait for more from mr Ellis. Totally in the undead genre totally keeps the faith.
Loved it finished in a day. Can’t wait for more from mr Ellis. Totally in the undead genre totally keeps the faith.
August 10, 2025
Amazing!
Thankyou for expanding the undead world, fantastic addition :) can't wait for more. Would love a spin off based in the west Midlands.
Thankyou for expanding the undead world, fantastic addition :) can't wait for more. Would love a spin off based in the west Midlands.
August 13, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. it seemed like it belonged to the undead world and wasn't an add-on.
Well written Mr Ellis
Well written Mr Ellis
August 19, 2025
Brilliant
A brilliant addition to the undead books. I loved the characters and the nods to the best book series ever! Fabulous 1st book. I look forward to more
A brilliant addition to the undead books. I loved the characters and the nods to the best book series ever! Fabulous 1st book. I look forward to more
September 22, 2025
Fan fiction for the win!
Was a bit dubious about fan fiction, but I love the undead series so I gave it a go. Read it in less than I day and loved it. 100% recommend
Was a bit dubious about fan fiction, but I love the undead series so I gave it a go. Read it in less than I day and loved it. 100% recommend
October 12, 2025
brilliant
The writing was incredible I couldn’t find any fault and it tied into the undead world perfectly very good read hope to read more
The writing was incredible I couldn’t find any fault and it tied into the undead world perfectly very good read hope to read more
October 17, 2025
What a debut!!!
This was brilliant, characters great, storyline great, hope there's going to be much more to come!!
Loved it!
This was brilliant, characters great, storyline great, hope there's going to be much more to come!!
Loved it!
December 8, 2025
for a first book, what can I say but well done sir, I look forward to reading your next one. loved this addition to the Undead universe
January 9, 2026
Keeps moving along with a core theme but no real depth to characters and superficial
January 15, 2026
Pretty good
February 10, 2026
ok, different feel than the others
The writing is brief
. Abrupt. Like it’s must keep a beat. My fingers touch the keyboard. The briefest of reviews. For now.
The writing is brief
. Abrupt. Like it’s must keep a beat. My fingers touch the keyboard. The briefest of reviews. For now.
February 23, 2026
yes very enjoyable
Great story and good characters Ellis builds the tension very well, I loved it, iF your a fan of the undead series you’ll love it too.
Great story and good characters Ellis builds the tension very well, I loved it, iF your a fan of the undead series you’ll love it too.
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