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Escaping the Plague - A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2026
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Kellee L. Greene
87 books94 followersKellee L. Greene is a stay-at-home mom to two super awesome and wonderfully sassy children. She loves to read, draw, and spend time with her family when she's not writing. Writing and having people read her books has been a long time dream of hers and she's excited to write more. Her favorite genres are Fantasy and Sci-fi. Kellee lives in Wisconsin with her husband, two kids, and two cats.
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April 30, 2026
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ [ 4 Star Review ]
☀︎ ❥ ☀︎ Escaping the Plague ☀︎ ❥ ☀︎ Is the first full length post apocalyptic book by new to me author Kellee L. Green.
📚'𝙼𝚈 𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙾𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁𝚂'📚 can also be found on my blog:
╰┈➤KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS
This jumped up on Amazon’s recommendation so I thought what the heck mose well give it a shot, grabbed it and dived right in and enjoyed every moment of it and I'm now hoping the next book isn’t too far away because I need to know if they all reached the safety they were seeking or if they encountered destruction at the premises.
This story centers around 3 woman Deb (mother) Peri (youngest daughter) and Cora (her sister).
Twenty eight year old Peri's life was just about getting through each day as they came, and caring for her mother who is suffering from lung cancer. At first it was just the three of them hunkering down in her mother's ramshackle house with barely any food in the cupboards, as they strived to survive the zombie apocalypse they had found themselves facing.
Until a man tries to drop off Peri's ex husband on their doorstep after he'd had one too many at the bar and the owner (Logan) had to shove him in his truck because he wouldn't leave otherwise.
Then her mother's neighbours Grayson and his mother Barbara join them.
With temperatures vastly dropping and with no way to keep the house warm, and zombies on the prowl, no food in the cupboards their situation is precarious and before the situation escalated they have no other choice but to move to a more equipped place which happens to be Logan's apartment above his bar.
I must admit the mother kind of grated on my nerves a wee bit, ok a lot, I understood she was battling a devastating disease but there was no excuse for treating her daughter’s the way she did. Just the way she spoke to them when they were making her as comfortable as possible. I’ve never felt like jumping into a book more, opening up the door, and letting the zombies go at her. I said what I said..
☀︎ ❥ ☀︎ Escaping the Plague ☀︎ ❥ ☀︎ Is the first full length post apocalyptic book by new to me author Kellee L. Green.
📚'𝙼𝚈 𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙾𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁𝚂'📚 can also be found on my blog:
╰┈➤KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS
This jumped up on Amazon’s recommendation so I thought what the heck mose well give it a shot, grabbed it and dived right in and enjoyed every moment of it and I'm now hoping the next book isn’t too far away because I need to know if they all reached the safety they were seeking or if they encountered destruction at the premises.
This story centers around 3 woman Deb (mother) Peri (youngest daughter) and Cora (her sister).
Twenty eight year old Peri's life was just about getting through each day as they came, and caring for her mother who is suffering from lung cancer. At first it was just the three of them hunkering down in her mother's ramshackle house with barely any food in the cupboards, as they strived to survive the zombie apocalypse they had found themselves facing.
Until a man tries to drop off Peri's ex husband on their doorstep after he'd had one too many at the bar and the owner (Logan) had to shove him in his truck because he wouldn't leave otherwise.
Then her mother's neighbours Grayson and his mother Barbara join them.
With temperatures vastly dropping and with no way to keep the house warm, and zombies on the prowl, no food in the cupboards their situation is precarious and before the situation escalated they have no other choice but to move to a more equipped place which happens to be Logan's apartment above his bar.
I must admit the mother kind of grated on my nerves a wee bit, ok a lot, I understood she was battling a devastating disease but there was no excuse for treating her daughter’s the way she did. Just the way she spoke to them when they were making her as comfortable as possible. I’ve never felt like jumping into a book more, opening up the door, and letting the zombies go at her. I said what I said..
April 19, 2026
Great start to new series!
Escaping The Plague is the first book in a new series that focuses mainly on 3 women (Deb, the mother, Peri, her youngest daughter, and Cora, her sister) as they try to survive a zombie apocalypse made all the more dangerous by a blizzard and subzero temperatures. Deb, Peri and Cora are not a close group and that's evident throughout the book. After a while, they are joined by Logan, Grayson and his mother Barbara. As temperatures fall, tensions heighten. The writing is very good, with good characters, great dialogue, a pace that matches the plot and excellent descriptions of every event and image. Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of zombie horror and apocalyptic survival thrillers, both audiences will greatly enjoy Escaping The Plague! Book 2 can't come soon enough!
Escaping The Plague is the first book in a new series that focuses mainly on 3 women (Deb, the mother, Peri, her youngest daughter, and Cora, her sister) as they try to survive a zombie apocalypse made all the more dangerous by a blizzard and subzero temperatures. Deb, Peri and Cora are not a close group and that's evident throughout the book. After a while, they are joined by Logan, Grayson and his mother Barbara. As temperatures fall, tensions heighten. The writing is very good, with good characters, great dialogue, a pace that matches the plot and excellent descriptions of every event and image. Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of zombie horror and apocalyptic survival thrillers, both audiences will greatly enjoy Escaping The Plague! Book 2 can't come soon enough!
May 29, 2026
Book number one in this specific disaster series by a prolific author who seems to specialise in How Many Ways Can Humans Be Threatened style novels (spoiler alert: we’re doing quite well ourselves, thank you very much). The twin threats of a snowstorm, and a virus that turns people into violent zombie-like creatures sees Peri, her sister, their dying mother (never a strong figure when they were growing up), their neighbour and his mother, and the local bar owner trapped as civilisation as we know it starts to crumble before their eyes. The resolution requires innovation, bravery, lateral thinking, and a bit of a crush on the cute guy.
May 7, 2026
I have a major love for anything post-apocalyptic/dystopian. Zombies, nuclear war, end of the world? I'll read it. I pray it doesn't actually occur, especially in our current climate, but the what if in these stories is something I do enjoy as a reader. This book starts with our FMC, Peri, seeing a new illness first hand, she is taking care of her mother, who is terminally ill with lung cancer. Peri, her mom, her sister, Cora and the bartender who broughtsa her drunk husband home shelter in place after the news announced a rabies like virus that turned people into zombie like creatures who bite to spread infection. There's a tiny bit of romance between Peri and Logan, the bartender. This book does go from zero to 100 pretty quickly. There's not really much build-up with the virus. All in all, it's a bit predictable, but I enjoyed it. The pacing was good, and it wasn't too long. it took me about 2.5 hrs to read. It does end on a cliffhanger, and i do not believe the second book is out yet...3 stars
July 2, 2026
This review is for both Escaping the Plague & Fearing the Plague.
I don’t know why I went into this series thinking it was just going to be a natural disaster apocalypse… but I was very pleasantly surprised when zombies showed up 😂🧟♀️ Instant bonus points from me! Zombie books are an absolute favourite of mine 😍
We follow 28-year-old Peri as the virus begins to spread, learning what’s happening right alongside her. I always enjoy apocalypse books that start right at the beginning of the outbreak, & this series did a good job of capturing that uncertainty & chaos 😌
This is my first time reading anything by Kellee L. Greene, so I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m definitely intrigued to see where the series is heading, especially when it comes to Peri’s relationships. I’m curious to see whether romance will become a bigger part of the story or if it’ll stay focused mainly on survival 👀
One thing I really appreciated was the pacing. There was a good amount of action throughout, so I never felt like the story dragged 🙌 The books are quite short, especially the second one, which made them really easy to fly through. While its not anything that stands out for me in the genre, it is overall just a nice, simple, easy zombie apocalypse survival read 😊
The first two books were released only a couple of months apart, so I’m really hoping the wait for book three isn’t too long 🤞🏼😅 In the meantime, I’ll definitely be checking out more of Kellee L. Greene’s books! 📚
I don’t know why I went into this series thinking it was just going to be a natural disaster apocalypse… but I was very pleasantly surprised when zombies showed up 😂🧟♀️ Instant bonus points from me! Zombie books are an absolute favourite of mine 😍
We follow 28-year-old Peri as the virus begins to spread, learning what’s happening right alongside her. I always enjoy apocalypse books that start right at the beginning of the outbreak, & this series did a good job of capturing that uncertainty & chaos 😌
This is my first time reading anything by Kellee L. Greene, so I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m definitely intrigued to see where the series is heading, especially when it comes to Peri’s relationships. I’m curious to see whether romance will become a bigger part of the story or if it’ll stay focused mainly on survival 👀
One thing I really appreciated was the pacing. There was a good amount of action throughout, so I never felt like the story dragged 🙌 The books are quite short, especially the second one, which made them really easy to fly through. While its not anything that stands out for me in the genre, it is overall just a nice, simple, easy zombie apocalypse survival read 😊
The first two books were released only a couple of months apart, so I’m really hoping the wait for book three isn’t too long 🤞🏼😅 In the meantime, I’ll definitely be checking out more of Kellee L. Greene’s books! 📚
August 21, 2026
Zombies & Survivors in Kellee L. Greene’s book, Escaping the Plague
Finally!!!!! A zombie tale where the typical trope doesn’t have people traversing multiple states or countries to reunite with loved ones.
This book has great characters who know all about life’s problems. But I love that the SHTF while everyone is in their community. Except now their hometown is far from resembling a place with hometown comfort. Every day problems are a thing of the past.
With the virus spreading rapidly, home sweet home looks more like a convenient feed-lot for zombies. And more fresh infected keep coming.
What happens when bugging-in without the advantage of stocked preps mean you must eventually leave, sooner than later? What if the former comforts of a place you thought would stand like a fort, is no longer a smart place to stay for continued safety and contentment?
Where do you go to live life once home is no longer n
Finally!!!!! A zombie tale where the typical trope doesn’t have people traversing multiple states or countries to reunite with loved ones.
This book has great characters who know all about life’s problems. But I love that the SHTF while everyone is in their community. Except now their hometown is far from resembling a place with hometown comfort. Every day problems are a thing of the past.
With the virus spreading rapidly, home sweet home looks more like a convenient feed-lot for zombies. And more fresh infected keep coming.
What happens when bugging-in without the advantage of stocked preps mean you must eventually leave, sooner than later? What if the former comforts of a place you thought would stand like a fort, is no longer a smart place to stay for continued safety and contentment?
Where do you go to live life once home is no longer n
April 23, 2026
What?! That end!!!
I will never understand how Kellee can pack a book so full of drama while making you care for the characters so quickly. Just what Peri and Cora already went through and not even going to lie, what their mom had to deal with, too. Ugh, these poor ladies didn't need a zombie like apocalypse...they needed a break.
I enjoy the aspect of the virus being rabies like. That's literally so believable as a zombie starter. And how people and government react...accurate. Scarily accurate.
I'm still just reeling over the end of this first book. Like all of that...for...THAT?
Me over here biting my nails until the next one. To see what punishment will be doled out next on these poor characters!
I will never understand how Kellee can pack a book so full of drama while making you care for the characters so quickly. Just what Peri and Cora already went through and not even going to lie, what their mom had to deal with, too. Ugh, these poor ladies didn't need a zombie like apocalypse...they needed a break.
I enjoy the aspect of the virus being rabies like. That's literally so believable as a zombie starter. And how people and government react...accurate. Scarily accurate.
I'm still just reeling over the end of this first book. Like all of that...for...THAT?
Me over here biting my nails until the next one. To see what punishment will be doled out next on these poor characters!
May 8, 2026
It's cold, it's about to snow, and Peri witnesses an infected person change at a gas station. As she drives to her mother's house, she hears on the radio about a spreading viral infection, and that people should shelter in place, lock all doors and windows, and wait for help.
As you can guess, no help is coming. There's a blizzard, hardly any food, and the electricity goes out. It isn't just the zombies making the stakes sky high. Did I mention that Peri's mom has (CW)
All of this together created a high level of tension. The family drama added to the mess. I enjoyed this, and I'll be reading the next book.
As you can guess, no help is coming. There's a blizzard, hardly any food, and the electricity goes out. It isn't just the zombies making the stakes sky high. Did I mention that Peri's mom has (CW)
All of this together created a high level of tension. The family drama added to the mess. I enjoyed this, and I'll be reading the next book.
April 25, 2026
The world quickly descends into chaos leaving strangers, family and neighbors struggling to survive. Peri is doing her best to keep her mom and sister safe from the infected. Before long more survivors join them at her mom’s house. However, time is running out as more infected gather around her mom’s home. Will they survive? Can they stay safely hidden inside her mom’s house? Should they find a new place to stay safe?
I did receive an ARC and I am anxiously waiting for the next book to see what happens to Peri and her group.
I did receive an ARC and I am anxiously waiting for the next book to see what happens to Peri and her group.
September 14, 2026
family dysfunction
This was interesting I mean 3 women whom didn’t agree with each other and have different personalities now in a end of the world scenario. They have more people get involved with them by accident which is funny on its own. This is slow going and the dynamics of the relationships are not fully revealed I mean the family is for sure dysfunctional by alcoholism and abuse. We don’t know why the sisters aren’t closer or why the mother wasn’t a good mother. They we have the other people and I’m curious on how they will fit in with the sisters.
This was interesting I mean 3 women whom didn’t agree with each other and have different personalities now in a end of the world scenario. They have more people get involved with them by accident which is funny on its own. This is slow going and the dynamics of the relationships are not fully revealed I mean the family is for sure dysfunctional by alcoholism and abuse. We don’t know why the sisters aren’t closer or why the mother wasn’t a good mother. They we have the other people and I’m curious on how they will fit in with the sisters.
April 29, 2026
Great beginning!
I like the way this one sets up the beginning of the end. On her way to her Mother’s after getting out of work, with a blizzard bearing down, humanity begins its death spiral.
Trapped inside with her mother and sister, the neighbors and the man that brought Peri’s inebriated, infected husband, they have to come to terms with the craziness all around them and figure out how they’re going to escape.
I can’t wait to read more!
I like the way this one sets up the beginning of the end. On her way to her Mother’s after getting out of work, with a blizzard bearing down, humanity begins its death spiral.
Trapped inside with her mother and sister, the neighbors and the man that brought Peri’s inebriated, infected husband, they have to come to terms with the craziness all around them and figure out how they’re going to escape.
I can’t wait to read more!
May 6, 2026
A virus is turning people into basically rabid creatures, it seems to start as the flu but then progresses. This story about 5 people trapped in a house, a mother dying of cancer, her 2 daughters, a mother and son neighbours and a stranger who ended up there doing a good deed. They are surrounded by crazies but need to move. Can they make it and what will be the price? Looking forward to the next book.
May 29, 2026
I usually really enjoy Kellee L. Greene's books and I like this one okay but am not sure I'll continue on with the series. Usually I really enjoy her characters but this time I struggled to like a single character. Nobody was interesting, they were all flat and boring and there's one character I really disliked. The only thing that kept me from giving this 3 stars is the story is good and the action kept me reading.
April 26, 2026
Loved it!
I love the start of this new series and as usual the author does not disappoint. I can’t wait to start on the next book in this series and find out what happens to this family that I’ve come to care about. Yes, it is a zombie story, but it is more than that. It is about the people that you will come to know and care for.
I love the start of this new series and as usual the author does not disappoint. I can’t wait to start on the next book in this series and find out what happens to this family that I’ve come to care about. Yes, it is a zombie story, but it is more than that. It is about the people that you will come to know and care for.
June 16, 2026
Amazing author, great character development
Very interesting set of characters. Definitely not the usual exp special forces so beloved by this genre. I was quickly drawn into the family dynamic with the decisions we are forced to make when there is no society (police, doctors,etc.) to make them for you.
Think what you would do in such a horrible situation!
Very interesting set of characters. Definitely not the usual exp special forces so beloved by this genre. I was quickly drawn into the family dynamic with the decisions we are forced to make when there is no society (police, doctors,etc.) to make them for you.
Think what you would do in such a horrible situation!
August 11, 2026
Great Story
This is an interesting, plague book. The action takes place fast and continues throughout the storyline. Strangers work together to survive. A broken family works with strangers to survive. The characters make this story unique.
This is an interesting, plague book. The action takes place fast and continues throughout the storyline. Strangers work together to survive. A broken family works with strangers to survive. The characters make this story unique.
September 26, 2026
Needs an editor
It was ok, very slow paced. Nothing really happens. It really needs a good editor tho, a lot of words were incorrect and it kind of takes you out of the story, which doesn't really keep you interested to begin with. Kind of boring.
It was ok, very slow paced. Nothing really happens. It really needs a good editor tho, a lot of words were incorrect and it kind of takes you out of the story, which doesn't really keep you interested to begin with. Kind of boring.
August 12, 2026
Great story!
I really enjoyed this book and I liked the characters..my only complaint was that it was over so soon..now when I get book two it will be also over in a day😕;(
I really enjoyed this book and I liked the characters..my only complaint was that it was over so soon..now when I get book two it will be also over in a day😕;(
April 19, 2026
I love apocalyptic stories and was so glad when Kellee wrote another one! This is one of my favorite books so far that she has written. Now when do we get the next one????
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