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dEaDINBURGH: Origins
Book Three in the bestselling dEaDINBURGH Series.
Outbreak. The plague is released. Bracha, Michelle MacLeod, Jennifer Shephard and Padre Jock's histories are revealed in the prequel to Mark Wilson's Bestselling dEaDINBURGH: Vantage and dEaDINBURGH: Alliances.
The third instalment of the dEaDINBURGH series is due for publication on April 25th, from Paddy's Daddy Publishing.
Outbreak. The plague is released. Bracha, Michelle MacLeod, Jennifer Shephard and Padre Jock's histories are revealed in the prequel to Mark Wilson's Bestselling dEaDINBURGH: Vantage and dEaDINBURGH: Alliances.
The third instalment of the dEaDINBURGH series is due for publication on April 25th, from Paddy's Daddy Publishing.
- GenresZombies
282 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2015
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About the author
Mark Wilson
15 books173 followersMark Wilson is the Amazon-bestselling author of ten works of fiction and one non-fiction memoir.
He also writes Psychological Thrillers under the pseudonym, CP Wilson.
Mark's short story 'Glass Ceiling' won first prize in May, 2015 on Spinetingler's Short story competition and will be included in Ryan Bracha's Twelve Nights at Table Six. dEaDINBURGH reached the quarter finals of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award in 2014 and is a finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, 2015.
Mark's works include:
Coming of Age - Bobby's Boy (Lanarkshire Strays).
Pyschological Thriller (Novella) - Head Boy (Lanarkshire Strays).
International Thriller - Naebody's Hero (Lanarkshire Strays).
Science Fiction Thriller - The Man Who Sold His Son (Lanarkshire Strays).
Horror novels - dEaDINBURGH: Vantage, dEaDINBURGH: Alliances, dEaDINBURGH: Origins, dEaDINBURGH: Hunted.
Satire: On The Seventh Day
Psychological Satire: Wake Up And Smell The Coffin
Autobiography - Paddy's Daddy
Mark also writes Crime Thrillers under the pseudonym, CP Wilson.
Mark's acclaimed Lanarkshire Strays series are standalone novels and feature Mark's home county. Lanarkshire Strays is also available as an omnibus edition.
His novels have been well received and feature Scottish characters and locations.
Mark has several other stories in progress:
Alice - A Psychological Crime Thriller - Due February, 2017
The Headnet - Sci-Fi Dystopic Nightmare - Due Easter, 2017
AMSTERDAMned - Horror - Due 2017
Mark currently teaches Biology in a Fife secondary school and is founder of Paddy's Daddy Publishing, a company he set up to assist Scottish authors. He writes in his spare time, in lieu of sleep.
You can visit Mark at markwilsonbooks.com or facebook.com/markwilsonbooks
You can also connect with Mark on twitter: @markwilsonbooks
He also writes Psychological Thrillers under the pseudonym, CP Wilson.
Mark's short story 'Glass Ceiling' won first prize in May, 2015 on Spinetingler's Short story competition and will be included in Ryan Bracha's Twelve Nights at Table Six. dEaDINBURGH reached the quarter finals of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award in 2014 and is a finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, 2015.
Mark's works include:
Coming of Age - Bobby's Boy (Lanarkshire Strays).
Pyschological Thriller (Novella) - Head Boy (Lanarkshire Strays).
International Thriller - Naebody's Hero (Lanarkshire Strays).
Science Fiction Thriller - The Man Who Sold His Son (Lanarkshire Strays).
Horror novels - dEaDINBURGH: Vantage, dEaDINBURGH: Alliances, dEaDINBURGH: Origins, dEaDINBURGH: Hunted.
Satire: On The Seventh Day
Psychological Satire: Wake Up And Smell The Coffin
Autobiography - Paddy's Daddy
Mark also writes Crime Thrillers under the pseudonym, CP Wilson.
Mark's acclaimed Lanarkshire Strays series are standalone novels and feature Mark's home county. Lanarkshire Strays is also available as an omnibus edition.
His novels have been well received and feature Scottish characters and locations.
Mark has several other stories in progress:
Alice - A Psychological Crime Thriller - Due February, 2017
The Headnet - Sci-Fi Dystopic Nightmare - Due Easter, 2017
AMSTERDAMned - Horror - Due 2017
Mark currently teaches Biology in a Fife secondary school and is founder of Paddy's Daddy Publishing, a company he set up to assist Scottish authors. He writes in his spare time, in lieu of sleep.
You can visit Mark at markwilsonbooks.com or facebook.com/markwilsonbooks
You can also connect with Mark on twitter: @markwilsonbooks
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May 18, 2015
dEaDINBURGH: Origins by Mark Wilson
I have to say that this final part of the Deadinburgh Trilogy is my Favourite.
Book 1 (dEaDINBURGH: Vantage ) set the scene and introduced us to the heroes and villains and to the encased historical city full of its communes, brotherhoods, psychopaths, crazed armies and (of course) Zombies (or The Ringed, as they are called). It ended with a disclosure that then set the scene for Book 2, (dEaDINBURGH: Alliances). Alliences also had its fair share of shocks and surprises as well as the introduction of new characters and an alliance that shocks both the reader and the characters to the core resulting in a full blown, truly epic and decisive battle.
dEaDINBURGH: Origins then had the unenviable task of living up to the afore-mentioned cliamtic conclusion.
I have to admit that I was a wee bit wary when I discovered it was a prequel. However I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Origins has just as much tension (if not more) than the previous books, more humour, more emotion and revelations that made me laugh out loud (and which also gave me optimism that there may be more to come for this series).
We discover Somna’s dark past, and the football god he worships in books 1& 2 is finally revealed (unfortunately it isn’t Robbie Fowler, the only true “god” in modern day football). We meet Joeys Mother and learn more about his truly despicable father and the people pulling the strings on the outside. We meet Alys’s mother and Aunty at the outset of the releasing of the Ringed from St Marys close (which, incidentally for all you readers outside of the UK, actually exists in Edinburgh and is rumoured (if a myth is a rumour) to have been the crypts where citizens infected by the bubonic plague in the 17th century where cruelly abandoned / quarantined. (The following is taken from the St. Marys Close, website;-
Anyway, back to the book. The best thing about Origins is discovering the back stories to Padre Jock (and his family) and of Bracha.
Padre Jocks story is fascinating and heart breaking and it’s the revelation about his children, one in particular that gives me hope that there is more to come in the Deadinburgh series. However, It was the revelation of Bracha’s history and his real identity that takes this book away from the norm and caused much amusement to this particular reader. I can’t look at this guy’s face in the paper or on the news now without associating him as Bracha (and he was all over my Sunday paper this very weekend).
I think the twists and revelations in origins sets the Deadinburgh Trilogy apart from from normal YA reading and shows Mark Wilsons dark humour at its best.
I’m genuinely gutted to have finished the trilogy and wait in hope that there is more to come. I could easily see this becoming a film or TV series and I hope it happens.
I almost feel like knocking a star of books 1 & 2 to set this one above, but its easier to leave the series as a worthy 5 star rating. Loved it. Very Highly recommended
Go look up Mark Wilson work and buy it. You'll love this series
I have to say that this final part of the Deadinburgh Trilogy is my Favourite.
Book 1 (dEaDINBURGH: Vantage ) set the scene and introduced us to the heroes and villains and to the encased historical city full of its communes, brotherhoods, psychopaths, crazed armies and (of course) Zombies (or The Ringed, as they are called). It ended with a disclosure that then set the scene for Book 2, (dEaDINBURGH: Alliances). Alliences also had its fair share of shocks and surprises as well as the introduction of new characters and an alliance that shocks both the reader and the characters to the core resulting in a full blown, truly epic and decisive battle.
dEaDINBURGH: Origins then had the unenviable task of living up to the afore-mentioned cliamtic conclusion.
I have to admit that I was a wee bit wary when I discovered it was a prequel. However I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Origins has just as much tension (if not more) than the previous books, more humour, more emotion and revelations that made me laugh out loud (and which also gave me optimism that there may be more to come for this series).
We discover Somna’s dark past, and the football god he worships in books 1& 2 is finally revealed (unfortunately it isn’t Robbie Fowler, the only true “god” in modern day football). We meet Joeys Mother and learn more about his truly despicable father and the people pulling the strings on the outside. We meet Alys’s mother and Aunty at the outset of the releasing of the Ringed from St Marys close (which, incidentally for all you readers outside of the UK, actually exists in Edinburgh and is rumoured (if a myth is a rumour) to have been the crypts where citizens infected by the bubonic plague in the 17th century where cruelly abandoned / quarantined. (The following is taken from the St. Marys Close, website;-
“The Real Mary King’s Close is a warren of underground streets and spaces. It can be a strange concept to understand – back in the 1600’s, Mary King’s Close and neighbouring Closes were at the heart of Edinburgh’s busiest and most vibrant streets, open to the skies and bustling with traders selling their wares to the Old Town’s residents. Why would this street find itself underground 400 years later? For years, the hidden Closes of Old Town Edinburgh have been shrouded in myths and mysteries, with blood curdling tales of ghosts and murders, and of plague victims being walled up and left to die”.
Anyway, back to the book. The best thing about Origins is discovering the back stories to Padre Jock (and his family) and of Bracha.
Padre Jocks story is fascinating and heart breaking and it’s the revelation about his children, one in particular that gives me hope that there is more to come in the Deadinburgh series. However, It was the revelation of Bracha’s history and his real identity that takes this book away from the norm and caused much amusement to this particular reader. I can’t look at this guy’s face in the paper or on the news now without associating him as Bracha (and he was all over my Sunday paper this very weekend).
I think the twists and revelations in origins sets the Deadinburgh Trilogy apart from from normal YA reading and shows Mark Wilsons dark humour at its best.
I’m genuinely gutted to have finished the trilogy and wait in hope that there is more to come. I could easily see this becoming a film or TV series and I hope it happens.
I almost feel like knocking a star of books 1 & 2 to set this one above, but its easier to leave the series as a worthy 5 star rating. Loved it. Very Highly recommended
Go look up Mark Wilson work and buy it. You'll love this series
April 25, 2015
If you haven't read dEaDINBURGH: Vantage at this point, then go get it and read it first. It's an amazing story - you won't regret it. Once you've read it, move on to dEaDINBURGH: Alliances. At this point, you will be as vested in the lives of the characters as I was when I started Origins. This is a MUST READ for anyone who read Deadinburgh. You always leave a book with questions of how things came to be - this makes everything clear even though in my opinion it was too short. I could have kept reading for hundreds more pages.
This is the story of how Michelle, Joey's mother, came to be in Edinburgh. It's also Padre Jock's story of how he became sullen and what happened to his family. It tells us a bit about Somna's childhood and last but not least, we find out about the relationship of James, Cameron and Brascha. Love the story about Brascha. Another great Mark Wilson twist I didn't see coming.
It was absolutely fantastic and the good news is that it looks like there may be more to come. My fingers are crossed that this happens soon. I love this crazy world Wilson created!!
This is the story of how Michelle, Joey's mother, came to be in Edinburgh. It's also Padre Jock's story of how he became sullen and what happened to his family. It tells us a bit about Somna's childhood and last but not least, we find out about the relationship of James, Cameron and Brascha. Love the story about Brascha. Another great Mark Wilson twist I didn't see coming.
It was absolutely fantastic and the good news is that it looks like there may be more to come. My fingers are crossed that this happens soon. I love this crazy world Wilson created!!
May 3, 2015
This is the third installment in Wilson’s dEadinburgh series. As a recap the city of Edinburgh is cut off from the outside world after the outbreak of a virus that turns its victims into zombies. This occurred when the vaults of Mary Kings Close were reopened after centuries. Victims of the Black Death were locked down here in the distant past. But the virus survived.
This novel is different to the others, however. It covers a number of the major characters who made an appearance in the previous books and outlines their origins – hence the title. Think of the X-Men movie. The characters in question are Somna, Bracha (who has a very surprising heritage), Michelle Macleod and Padre Jock. The latter is my favourite.
The timeline is cleverly handled, this could so easily have been dealt with clumsily. But Wilson is too experienced a writer to fall in that particular hole. The flashbacks start just prior to the outbreak, run through the fall of Edinburgh and to a relevant point in time that overlaps with key events in the previous stories which the characters were involved with. I’ve made this sound more complicated than it actually is.
For example Macleod herself was a bit part player in the first novel, the barely mentioned, long dead mother of a primary character who spends most of her time off the stage. However here she comes to the fore and we learn for the first time the sad and gruesome story of how she ends up in the city and how she loses her life.
Then there’s Jock, who’s in the city and at the opening ceremony when the zombies break out. Over time he loses his whole family.
Don’t expect happy endings, that’s not Wilson’s style. This is the grim reality of a harsh dystopia. But despite all the dark shadows this is an absorbing, well constructed read that really adds to the previous novels, providing depth and background to a level I don’t think I’ve come across before.
If you’ve a thing for zombie novels, look no further.
**Originally reviewed for Books & Pals blog. May have received free review copy.**
This novel is different to the others, however. It covers a number of the major characters who made an appearance in the previous books and outlines their origins – hence the title. Think of the X-Men movie. The characters in question are Somna, Bracha (who has a very surprising heritage), Michelle Macleod and Padre Jock. The latter is my favourite.
The timeline is cleverly handled, this could so easily have been dealt with clumsily. But Wilson is too experienced a writer to fall in that particular hole. The flashbacks start just prior to the outbreak, run through the fall of Edinburgh and to a relevant point in time that overlaps with key events in the previous stories which the characters were involved with. I’ve made this sound more complicated than it actually is.
For example Macleod herself was a bit part player in the first novel, the barely mentioned, long dead mother of a primary character who spends most of her time off the stage. However here she comes to the fore and we learn for the first time the sad and gruesome story of how she ends up in the city and how she loses her life.
Then there’s Jock, who’s in the city and at the opening ceremony when the zombies break out. Over time he loses his whole family.
Don’t expect happy endings, that’s not Wilson’s style. This is the grim reality of a harsh dystopia. But despite all the dark shadows this is an absorbing, well constructed read that really adds to the previous novels, providing depth and background to a level I don’t think I’ve come across before.
If you’ve a thing for zombie novels, look no further.
**Originally reviewed for Books & Pals blog. May have received free review copy.**
May 14, 2015
Where do I begin? I am already in love with this series and this just made it better. I love how you get into a story and then can go back and see how the characters developed into what they are. I loved the story of Bracha. This was such a great read and I was sad when I finished. I tried not to read to fast so I could make it last. I'm very excited for the next installment. You've done it again Mark! Thank you for such great book.
October 16, 2016
Interesting to see how it all started with the reopening of Mary King's Close and the background of the main characters of the series. If, like me, you enjoyed the first two in the series then you have to buy this volume. Love the history of Bracha.
Ray Smillie
Ray Smillie
May 21, 2015
Running out of superlatives for this series so I will review via football chant: "Are you reading, HBO? Are you reading, HBO?"
August 21, 2017
Loved it
I've now read the first three books, in under a week. All unputdownable if that's a word! If you love the zombie genre and Edinburgh these books are a must.
I've now read the first three books, in under a week. All unputdownable if that's a word! If you love the zombie genre and Edinburgh these books are a must.
August 30, 2017
Bloody brilliant
This third book in the series is a perfect gem of a read. I exclaimed outbound and had to explain to my family more times than I care to say. Loose ends that you didn't even know we're loose get explained and tied into the previous books so well. I never saw it coming!
This third book in the series is a perfect gem of a read. I exclaimed outbound and had to explain to my family more times than I care to say. Loose ends that you didn't even know we're loose get explained and tied into the previous books so well. I never saw it coming!
May 4, 2018
Great back stories for the characters!
June 2, 2016
It's common knowledge that I'm a big fan of Mark Wilson’s work. His propensity for writing real, and heartfelt relationships, is second to none. His means of creating these relationships in the most strained of situations, spectacular. His stupid bald head? Stupid.
So this is the third book, release wise, and the first book, chronologically speaking, from his DEaDINBURGH series. It was difficult to see where he was going to take the series after the explosive ending to the second book (Alliances), but it was never in doubt that he'd smash it.
It's a series of tales cataloging the individual characters from the rest of the series, and how they came to find their place in the dead city. It should read like a series of shorts and novellas, but it doesn't, as each character stumbles and fights their way into another's tale, and seamlessly keeps a solid narrative throughout. His trademark father figure working it all out features strongly, as do the aforementioned expertly crafted relationships. His dialogue is developing into some of the strongest I've read, and the action and tension are painted to perfection.
It's a fine addition to the series, and one which hints at further work to come. I'll be very glad to see that, because Mark Wilson has created an obscenely rich world, and one which deserves every bean of praise lavished upon it. Very highly recommended.
So this is the third book, release wise, and the first book, chronologically speaking, from his DEaDINBURGH series. It was difficult to see where he was going to take the series after the explosive ending to the second book (Alliances), but it was never in doubt that he'd smash it.
It's a series of tales cataloging the individual characters from the rest of the series, and how they came to find their place in the dead city. It should read like a series of shorts and novellas, but it doesn't, as each character stumbles and fights their way into another's tale, and seamlessly keeps a solid narrative throughout. His trademark father figure working it all out features strongly, as do the aforementioned expertly crafted relationships. His dialogue is developing into some of the strongest I've read, and the action and tension are painted to perfection.
It's a fine addition to the series, and one which hints at further work to come. I'll be very glad to see that, because Mark Wilson has created an obscenely rich world, and one which deserves every bean of praise lavished upon it. Very highly recommended.
February 7, 2016
I didn't think I'd like this book as much as the 1st two, but that feeling fell away quickly. This book serves as the beginning of how things started from the series. It gave glimpses of the characters we'd seen and how they came to be from the beginning of when the outbreak started. I actually loved reading this book and getting to see how different alot of the characters were at first, and how as time and events changed, people's beliefs and their reactions changed too, for better and for worse. This was the book were, quite cheeky of the author if I say so, we figured out exactly who "Harry" was before he changed his name to Bracha and went crazy!!! I loved when I realized who the author pegged for this character, it was awesome, and HILARIOUS!!!! Great job!!!
April 27, 2015
Wow!! Another home run for me!!
I loved reading about how the characters got to where they are. And I usually don't like prequels.
Having said that and not wanting to give anything away....Bracha!!!!! His beginnings caught me off guard. I loved it but hated it at the same time knowing what an (use any explicit word you like) he becomes. The description of what happened to him and his family was just awesome...devastating and awesome!! I read an enormous amount of books and can usually know what to expect. These books have been able to surprise me!
Bravo Mr. Wilson!!! I am truly impressed!!
I loved reading about how the characters got to where they are. And I usually don't like prequels.
Having said that and not wanting to give anything away....Bracha!!!!! His beginnings caught me off guard. I loved it but hated it at the same time knowing what an (use any explicit word you like) he becomes. The description of what happened to him and his family was just awesome...devastating and awesome!! I read an enormous amount of books and can usually know what to expect. These books have been able to surprise me!
Bravo Mr. Wilson!!! I am truly impressed!!
May 1, 2015
How does it all start? how do they characters get to where they are now? You won’t know or understand if you don’t read this book.
Mark Wilson has a knack for making his characters come alive, I feel like I know them. All these books in the series have been action-packed and even though the books are about zombies they are also about humanity and survival.
I love the series and characters, Mark is a great author. I wish more people would read his book he’s so talented his voice should be heard.
Love the book covers.
Mark Wilson has a knack for making his characters come alive, I feel like I know them. All these books in the series have been action-packed and even though the books are about zombies they are also about humanity and survival.
I love the series and characters, Mark is a great author. I wish more people would read his book he’s so talented his voice should be heard.
Love the book covers.
May 5, 2015
With the main story 'over', this is a great opportunity to look back and discover the individual tales of characters you’ve invested so much in over the two previous editions. However, even after the frenetic finale of part two this is no literary post coital cigarette. There's is plenty here to keep you interested, fast paced and with some real surprises too. If you're reading this, then you've read the first two and know the quality to expect. You won't be disappointed.
A great end to a great series
A great end to a great series
May 4, 2015
I'm not usually a fan of the zombie genre but all of dEaDINBURGH books are amazing. This prequel is no exception. I loved reading the back story of the characters. It was so fun to read about how the story began. My only problem is who to recommend this too. The prequel is an adult book the series is YA. The language in this book is awful. I normally don't read adult books but I made an exception for this one. Start with the YA books and then decide on the prequel.
December 21, 2015
To be honest, I wasn't sure about this book when I started reading. I was worried the background stories wouldn't match up with what I imagined. However, I couldn't have been more wrong. It made me love the characters even more. Jock and Bracha are by far my favourite, broken men who are barely surviving.
The only downside is now we have to wait for more Joey and Alys, where are they, what are they doing...... Now I have even more questions!
The only downside is now we have to wait for more Joey and Alys, where are they, what are they doing...... Now I have even more questions!
July 9, 2017
Pretty cool!
I actually read his about a week or so ago. I loved getting the back story, on the characters I loved, and well, hated. This was a pretty cool book to go along with the rest of the series! I would recommend this entire series to zombie lovers!
I actually read his about a week or so ago. I loved getting the back story, on the characters I loved, and well, hated. This was a pretty cool book to go along with the rest of the series! I would recommend this entire series to zombie lovers!
May 1, 2017
Fantastic read!
March 13, 2016
EDiNBURGH : Origins Book 3)
I feel a relief that the SERIES dEaDINBURGH is over but also a loss. It's akin to looseing a friend.. This book gives closure to the previous 2 books of the trilogy. You will see it as a journal left by Jock for Joseph to understand what caused the happenings in JOCKS life cross paths with Joseph and come to be his friend and guardian. It also ties the lives of the main characters to Jock , telling how they came to be, and how they survived. I'm grateful for this 3rd book for these answers. If you have read books 1 and 2 you HAVE TO READ THIS 3rd book. I RECOMMEND.
I feel a relief that the SERIES dEaDINBURGH is over but also a loss. It's akin to looseing a friend.. This book gives closure to the previous 2 books of the trilogy. You will see it as a journal left by Jock for Joseph to understand what caused the happenings in JOCKS life cross paths with Joseph and come to be his friend and guardian. It also ties the lives of the main characters to Jock , telling how they came to be, and how they survived. I'm grateful for this 3rd book for these answers. If you have read books 1 and 2 you HAVE TO READ THIS 3rd book. I RECOMMEND.
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