Siete libros. Una sola colección brutal.Todo empieza con un cadáver en el bosque. Para cuando alguien entiende lo que está ocurriendo, ya es demasiado tarde.
Los muertos se levantan. Los pueblos caen. Los gobiernos se apresuran a contener lo incontenible. Desde el hospital donde comienza el brote hasta las ciudades y mucho más allá, la humanidad es arrastrada paso a paso hacia el abismo.
A lo largo de siete libros, Cadáver sigue el aterrador desmoronamiento del mundo — la historia de gente común atrapada en un horror extraordinario, donde cada decisión importa y nadie tiene garantizado salir con vida.
Brutal, trepidante e este es el apocalipsis zombi como nunca lo habías vivido.
Para fans de The Walking Dead, Train to Busan y 28 Days Later — esta es la historia zombi que nunca te deja respirar.
I write stories about the apocalypse so that I don't need to work a real job. I grew up reading Stephen King and still haven't fully recovered. I'm currently ending the world in my new series Under the Breaking Sky.
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If you are a fan of the zombie genre I highly recommend this seven book Cadaver series by Nick Clausen. The characters are multi-dimensional, fierce and well developed.
The conclusion was unlike any I have experienced in any other zombie series to date. It definitely left me feeling like there may still be hope for humankind yet.
Series narrator Spencer Dillehay brought the characters and heart racing action to life in my imagination so vividly I often found myself forgetting to breathe. A flawless performance.
Many thanks to both Clausen and Dillehay for the numerous hours of amazing escapism.
I loved this whole series, from start to finish. From the word building and world building. This author knows how to suck you in and kept the mystery and tension throughout. I loved all the characters and even the bad ones, and what happened to those no gooders has left me so very satisfied. You need to read this series if you haven't already. It was freckin' amazing x
This is my absolute favorite horror genre. I love zombie stories or anything that disrupts day to day life. This author truly knows how to keep the pages turning! There are always multiple storylines that weave together. So you're not just seeing the world from 1-2 MC perspectives. I love that way of storytelling. Especially something that involves worldwide destruction. I can't recall all the characters but the stories were basically. There is a few instances were it seemed hopeless to fight. The scale of going from Patient X (or 0) to it spreading beyond the city and country of origin is so exciting to witness. I believe this is the 3rd boxed set I've read by Clausen (and I read his newsletter). I can say I am officially a fan.
I have read, and watched, a lot of zombie stuff. Some were good, some were not so good. It is my opinion that when a story is about the people, the relationships they forge, and the undead are just the backdrop that drives them, that a story is rewarding. This has it in spades. You care about the heroes, despise the villains, and are swept along by both. I highly recommend this series!
If you’re a fan of zombies, this series is a must read! Action packed from beginning to end, nice twists throughout and characters you love (and hate) I’m still not sure of how I feel about the ending, but it’s definitely very unique and unlike any other zombie novel out there.
I love good zombie origin stories and series. Cadaver delivered exactly that, and even more. From the moment when the boys find the corpse hanging in the cabin the stage is set, not just the stage, but the hook. Nick Calusen has created a cast of characters who are only normal everyday people cast into an unimaginable situation because of a young man’s need to impress his older brother.
Reading each book of the Cadaver series is much like watching a building being built. You can’t tell what it will be from the foundation – and even when the frame is raised you can still mistake its ultimate state. After the first two books I felt like I had a good handle on where the overall story was going, of course book three showed me the error of my presumption, book four furthered the correction to my presumptions. Book five brings in several possibilities for the remainder of the series. One specific thing I have to say about book five is regarding Axel’s part in this book. Over the first four books Axel plays a significant part, but in book five he seems to fully commit to jumping out of the proverbial frying pan into the fire multiple times with varying degrees of success. Book six sets the stage for reunions and a greater understanding of what caused the Zombie outbreak as various characters share their knowledge and suspicions. Nick Clausen does an excellent job bringing the Cadaver series to a conclusion with Cadaver 7. Along with tying up loose ends from the six previous books, he once again introduces revelations that were unexpected to say the least. I’m not sure what I was expecting the end would be like, but it wasn’t anything like what I experienced.
In some series there will be a book that is there as filler to fill a void until the next episode comes along. In the case of the Cadaver series each book fills a specific function in building the world, developing the characters, or driving the story arc. The tension felt by the characters is palpable and the action is nonstop.
On one hand I’m glad to see the series conclude, but it is bittersweet having gotten very invested in these characters over the seven books. I could only wish another apocalypse could befall them so I could travel along with them as they fight to survive.
I read/listened to the Cadaver series over a fifteen-month period, with the release of the complete Cadaver series in a single volume new readers won’t have to wait between episodes. I think with the release of this new edition I’ll go back and revisit Cadaver by binge listening to the audiobooks.
If you enjoyed The Walking Dead, then you will likely enjoy this seven book series. Much like TWD, this story stumbles on zombie legs to find it's point. Somewhere in the middle of book six, the author finds a purpose and that becomes painfully transparent and predictable.
Again, the story is fine but I found many aspects frustrating and if I were not a stubborn book completionist, I probably would have stopped around book three, because frankly, that is where the author should have stopped as well. There is not enough real content to justify seven books. However, if you enjoy terrible people taking advantage of good people, usually resulting in their deaths, during a crisis, then this series has plenty for you. One terrible person after another screwing over people while the undead chew their way through Norway.
Norway, interesting place to start. I was glad to hear it wasn't just another North America setting but the location and certain other errors that I noticed really bugged me. Being in Norway, there were a lot of NA references that seemed out of place but I figured that was my lacking. References to things turning like "the wild west" and other idioms had me doubting. Then the author refers to calling 911 for emergency services. That didn't ring true to me and a quick search shows Norway's main emergency service number is 112. I suppose it could be argued the author used 911, figuring most of his readers will be from the USA but that just suggests the author thinks people are idiots. Not a good approach.
Then there are plot holes. Like Axel losing his phone in one book just to have it in the next. Or the wound on ...what's his name changes from his arm to his chest. I also got the impression that Ella was underaged but later, boy I sure hope she is of age. Lots of lazy story telling and long winded scenes that feels like a money grab. I should have realized by the title itself being a poor choice as the definition is loosely connected, like facial muscles sliding off a dead persons skull, to the series.
I've read two series by the author, this and Dead Meat. Both have interesting origin ideas for zombies beyond the typical 'virus reanimates the dead' trope. He's a helluva writer. Crisp words, builds tension, and creates vivid descriptions that put you front and center.
But here's the rub, in both series, he can't deliver a satisfying finish. Too many visions. Too many vignettes. Too much reliance on exposition that doesn't match the rest of the story. It's almost as if he writes himself into a corner and has to rely on "magic" to complete the tale.
I'm not a writer in the classical sense, but I have always believed that A) there is a particular idea for a scene from which the rest of the story unfurls—and if you pay attention you can pick it out from the rest of the book, and B) you have to write the ending first. If an author doesn't know how to end the story, you can tell.
That's Clausen's weakness right now, which is unfortunate after reading 7 books in this series I want that solid, close-the-book "wow" feeling. This book, like Dead Meat, falls flat and deflates the great read up until that point.
I thoroughly enjoyed this style of quick-paced, to-the-point writing. For the last year, I've been reading smut (which i still love), but decided for a genre change. This is the 2nd book/series I've read since then, the first being a standalone.
I love zombies. My love for zombies started when I was 12, when I watched 28 Days Later and it scared the absolute bejesus out of me, but I also became obsessed. Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, Zombie Strippers, Walking Dead comic, Walking Dead show, TLOU, World War Z, Zombieland, Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies, the list goes on. If it had zombies, I watched or read it. I even wrote and drew my own zombie comic in high school (lost in the archives of my many, many sketch books I've collected over the last couple of decades). This series is set apart by the type of zombie, and though I'm sure there's probably another series that is similar in the type, I haven't come across it yet in media–I would recommend giving this series a read regardless.
Very much thinking I will also read the other series, Dead Meat. Very glad I took the chance on the random fb ad that kept showing this to me!
I freaking love zombie books. It's harder and harder to find new stories. but kudos to Nick Clausen. The entire series was action packed. Don't fall in love with a single character!
FOR ME... it all starts with a frozen corpse, hung from the rafters with a disturbing note. after the body defrosts it comes back to life and starts gnawing on anything it can get its hands on. And thus the virus spreads. every great character dies. story in a nutshell Ella is the descendant of whoever is buried in Bronhom. The burial site has been evacuated and released the draug... The guardian of the tomb. it has released its curse on the grave robber, the same man found hung in the cabinet. Ella realizes that she is immune to the virus And she is the only one that can save all of mankind. she releases the draug from its commitment to her ancestor. The world is saved! and Miram, the bitch cousin dies (yeah!)
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I was entertained by each of the books in this series. Each book had its own story, but they flowed together with each succeeding tale. I followed the characters' trials as my attention was grabbed from the first book until the last. The whole series had me on an emotional roller coaster as I cheered for some and cried for others. I was entertained by Spencer Dillehay's narration, and his performance enhanced the story's entertainment. I was given the series of audiobooks. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post a review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this series.
I was hooked once I read Draugr, it's how everything started. I love Norse Mythology so I knew I had to read this. The way he writes the chapters and how everything came full circle was really awesome. I found it interesting that he kept having the characters compare it to covid because they were zombies and no where near that lol but I loved certain characters and even really hated some, he really was great at character building. I have already purchased Dead Meat series and can't wait to eventually start that.
I loved that the location for this story was outside of the “normal” settings. At the end of the book is a link to a free prequel if you wanted to read that first. This is an easy read with only one misspelled word and was really interesting as this zombie story is not like most. The main characters die off rather quickly until you are left with only a couple but that is how it goes with raging monsters that won’t die. It has an intricate storyline that keeps up the surprise element. I am positive that you will like this series as much as I did.
I decided to try this series after seeing an ad for it on Facebook, as the price was cheap and I enjoy zombie novels. My expectations were low as I have read several zombie novels that were just average, but I was pleasantly surprised at how incredible this series is. Nick is very skilled at portraying the characters and his writing style is very engaging. I will definitely be reading this series again and again.
This is the second zombie series. I have read by Nick and I have to say I really enjoy how he writes the series. They definitely are an interesting take. Every time I’m craving the beginning of a disaster zombie series and watching as everything unfold I can definitely count on him. I really enjoyed this and I’m glad one character deserved because I freaking hate her. Lol
It was pretty good. For me, a lot of the characters seemed very inept. The situations they managed to get into were, to me, very avoidable and bordered on just plain stupid. Getting your leg completely stuck in a garden hose? No. The zombies were always described as slow and clumsy but somehow always managed to surround some young agile person. It was ok. Unfortunately, the characters were mostly unlikable asses do it was hard to root for anyone.
An ancient grave is disturbed triggering a zombie outbreak. Strangely enough it turns out to have been a love story. I enjoyed this set of books. Most of the characters were around long enough for you to get to know them. And the bad guys don't win! It sounds simple but the author keeps it interesting.
After reading Dead Meat, I didn't think I'd jump into another zombie series so soon (even though Dead Meat was the first I'd ever read) but the unique premise had me hooked and I had to see it all the way to the end. A fantastic journey with characters you can't help but root for that keeps you turning page after page, long after dark.
I’ve read so many zombie books and each is quite similar to the last. Except this one. The story flows REALLY well and the character development is worthy of a film or a tv series. The unique take on the origins of zombies is awesome and I loved every sentence! First class writing and story telling!
I thought “Dead Meat” was one of the best zombie books I’ve read in a long time. Guess what? I was wrong! Draug and Cadaver knocked it past the green monster (for you Red Sox fans). It started so innocently and ended with a sigh. A must read by Nick’s fans!
I'm not normally a zombie book reader but to be honest I actually really enjoyed these books and the different reason for the zombies to come about not by a virus but with a curse so yeah very good I definitely recommend I bought them all together so I could read as one long story the longer the book is the better at least for me
Ok, this was my 2nd Clausen series (this month!). He’s vaulted up in my favorite authors list to Nicholas Sansbury Smith level. I really like the characters I’ve met in both series. I appreciate the subtle humor throughout. I really really appreciate the realistic dialogues between the characters, which can be a mud and concrete wet blanket on too many stories in SHTF books. On to Invaders!
Nick is not afraid to kill off important characters which keeps you guessing. Some characters in the story seem to get away with murder, no pun intended especially Kjell and Marit. Written in a simple style but keeps you fully engaged. I’m going to try Dead meat next. Didn’t realise it was 7 books when I selected and started.
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Nick presents an interesting and unique origin for the zombies ( I wish I would have thought of it). This very well told story grabbed me so deep I finished the entire series in three days, all around my work schedule. Nick is a polished writer who knows how to tell a tale. I will definitely be reading more of his work! Keep writing, Nick!
My first read from this author. Absolute page turner. Fast-paced narrative with amazing blend of action, heart pounding suspense, and emotional drama. Great character development. For the best enjoyment, read the prequel Draug. Will definitely read more works from Nick Clausen.
Excellent zombie series. Lovedx the setting being in Norway, and really enjoyed the characters and unique supernatural take on the zombie outbreak. Looking forward to reading the prequel, AND more from this author.
I loved reading this! Only thing I hated was the fact that it ended. I read this series every night for so long, it became habit. Now that I'm done, I'm going to actually miss the characters.
Got this series on a whim and I couldn’t put it down. I’m an avid reader and it took me most of a month to read. It was very intricate. Loved how each side story connected to the main story line. Great zombie read.