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The Undead #4-6
The Undead: Part 2
A deadly infection spreads across Europe. The Undead series: a terrifying account of one man desperately struggling to survive this harrowing event day by day.
Part two—days four to six. With a plan to rescue Howie's sister from London, Howie and Dave travel to Salisbury army training barracks to find an armoured personnel carrier that will see them safely through the densely populated and infected towns that lead into the capital.
Howie takes charge of a group of young army recruits they find at the barracks and leads them into battle, killing swathes of the undead. They meet Big Chris, an enigmatic former soldier who is leading a hastily erected commune in London. Joining forces they agree to help each other, going first for valuable medical equipment.
But the cost of rescuing Sarah may be too much. One of their own, Darren, has been turned…it may be the end of everything for which the group has fought.
Part two—days four to six. With a plan to rescue Howie's sister from London, Howie and Dave travel to Salisbury army training barracks to find an armoured personnel carrier that will see them safely through the densely populated and infected towns that lead into the capital.
Howie takes charge of a group of young army recruits they find at the barracks and leads them into battle, killing swathes of the undead. They meet Big Chris, an enigmatic former soldier who is leading a hastily erected commune in London. Joining forces they agree to help each other, going first for valuable medical equipment.
But the cost of rescuing Sarah may be too much. One of their own, Darren, has been turned…it may be the end of everything for which the group has fought.
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First published November 12, 2012
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R.R. Haywood
93 books1,222 followers"One of the most original voices of our time." - Richard Moriarty, The Sun
"Whether it's gritty horror, spectacular sci-fi, or insane comedy, RR Haywood delivers in style." - Chris Riches, Daily Express
RR Haywood is a Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Audible bestselling author with over 4 million books sold and more than 30 Kindle Bestsellers. As one of the top ten most downloaded indie authors in the UK, Haywood has captivated readers worldwide with his diverse storytelling.
His creations include the global sensation EXTRACTED, the riveting CODE TRILOGY narrated by Colin Morgan, the phenomenal UNDEAD Series, the blockbuster DELIO, PHASE ONE, and the chart-topping A TOWN CALLED DISCOVERY. His latest work, FICTION LAND, narrated by Game of Thrones star Gethin Anthony, has been hailed as "an outrageously funny tour de force."
A former police officer, Haywood now resides with his dogs on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. He entertains audiences and shares his expertise on TikTok with his Writing Class for the Working Class.
"Whether it's gritty horror, spectacular sci-fi, or insane comedy, RR Haywood delivers in style." - Chris Riches, Daily Express
RR Haywood is a Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Audible bestselling author with over 4 million books sold and more than 30 Kindle Bestsellers. As one of the top ten most downloaded indie authors in the UK, Haywood has captivated readers worldwide with his diverse storytelling.
His creations include the global sensation EXTRACTED, the riveting CODE TRILOGY narrated by Colin Morgan, the phenomenal UNDEAD Series, the blockbuster DELIO, PHASE ONE, and the chart-topping A TOWN CALLED DISCOVERY. His latest work, FICTION LAND, narrated by Game of Thrones star Gethin Anthony, has been hailed as "an outrageously funny tour de force."
A former police officer, Haywood now resides with his dogs on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. He entertains audiences and shares his expertise on TikTok with his Writing Class for the Working Class.
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November 6, 2015
I really like the first part, but this has me wondering if I should get the next one or not...
Way too much military stuff and battle scenes - they become too much of the same after a while. And I mean Howie really wants to save his sister, and you should think some of the other recruits feel the same about their families, and finding a place in the new world order
- but all they do more or less is play around with weapons and act like they're in a B war movie? I find it hard to believe that at few lessons from Dave have turned them all into super soldiers (HEAD SHOT - let's get some more knives and axes and do BATTLE). This Whole GI Joe approach doesn't really appeal to me.
Aaand
Way too much military stuff and battle scenes - they become too much of the same after a while. And I mean Howie really wants to save his sister, and you should think some of the other recruits feel the same about their families, and finding a place in the new world order
- but all they do more or less is play around with weapons and act like they're in a B war movie? I find it hard to believe that at few lessons from Dave have turned them all into super soldiers (HEAD SHOT - let's get some more knives and axes and do BATTLE). This Whole GI Joe approach doesn't really appeal to me.
Aaand
February 2, 2018
I loved part 2. Part one wasn't as good but I'm so glad I stuck with it. I've never read better examples of quality leadership. It was better than a management nonfiction.
December 31, 2019
This was a much needed improvement over part one. (Probably the longest running zombie series in novel format.) It is getting better, the first one was a little generic. However by the second one it is starting to differentiate itself from all of the other copy cats out there. What I like the most about it is that it is giving the reader perspective from the infection. It gives motivation to the virus and how it calculates to spread itself. It also gives it basic emotion in that the virus feels despair each time one of it’s hosts is slain by the survivors. This addition to the plot makes me motivated to continue the series.
I am not looking forward to Parts 11 and up. The narrator for Parts one through ten does a great job of handling Dave. I heard the new narrator who takes over after part ten is a huge disappointment and doesn’t do any justice to our beloved Dave. Dave is someone who has a disability when connecting to be people. Unfortunately the new narrator supposedly doesn’t convey that in a respectful way. Hopefully the rumors are wrong and this audiobook continues to deliver way past ten.
I am not looking forward to Parts 11 and up. The narrator for Parts one through ten does a great job of handling Dave. I heard the new narrator who takes over after part ten is a huge disappointment and doesn’t do any justice to our beloved Dave. Dave is someone who has a disability when connecting to be people. Unfortunately the new narrator supposedly doesn’t convey that in a respectful way. Hopefully the rumors are wrong and this audiobook continues to deliver way past ten.
November 21, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! I can't wait to tuck into part 3.
October 25, 2025
Book Two (Days 4, 5, and 6) introduces the virus as a conscious entity that can think, reason, and plan. Also, we are introduced to a host of new characters. Howie plans to go to London and get his sister (Sarah), who is holed up in her apartment block. He has heard that London has fallen and the zombies fill the streets. He needs an APC (armored personnel carrier), and so he and Dave head to Salisbury to acquire one. When there, he meets a bunch of new recruits, young guys, 10, I think. There are a couple who decide to strike out on their own. Howie becomes the unwilling leader.
Dave is in his element. He trains the recruits in weaponry. On the way to London, the recruits become skilled in zombie killing. And Dave and Howie just like to fight face-to-face with only knives and an axe. One of the recruits, Darren, gets a tiny spray of saliva on his lip. So small and unfelt. He licks his lip and gets turned. But the virus decides not to turn him so fast. Darren acts as the inside man, and all the plans that are made, the virus learns and decides to stop them.
On the way into London, they meet Big Chris and his ex-military men who protect and small haven and around 200 people, living life normally (before zombies). They make a deal to team up. The haven has a hospital, and it needs supplies, and Howie needs to find his sister.
Problems with this book. Too much killing without anything new. It seems mostly the same. Howie has internal thoughts, bringing hate into his actions, allowing him to kill thousands of zombies. This book seems a bit off — like it was unnecessarily drawn out. And the virus jumping from humans to a cat, then rats, requires a large suspension of disbelief.
The best section is the (mall?) with a Burger King and a small group of people.
The narration is fucking brilliant. Dan Morgan really brings the characters to life.
Dave is in his element. He trains the recruits in weaponry. On the way to London, the recruits become skilled in zombie killing. And Dave and Howie just like to fight face-to-face with only knives and an axe. One of the recruits, Darren, gets a tiny spray of saliva on his lip. So small and unfelt. He licks his lip and gets turned. But the virus decides not to turn him so fast. Darren acts as the inside man, and all the plans that are made, the virus learns and decides to stop them.
On the way into London, they meet Big Chris and his ex-military men who protect and small haven and around 200 people, living life normally (before zombies). They make a deal to team up. The haven has a hospital, and it needs supplies, and Howie needs to find his sister.
Problems with this book. Too much killing without anything new. It seems mostly the same. Howie has internal thoughts, bringing hate into his actions, allowing him to kill thousands of zombies. This book seems a bit off — like it was unnecessarily drawn out. And the virus jumping from humans to a cat, then rats, requires a large suspension of disbelief.
The best section is the (mall?) with a Burger King and a small group of people.
The narration is fucking brilliant. Dan Morgan really brings the characters to life.
December 4, 2021
Entertaining but a few niggles are creeping in.
Mostly plot stuff and character development. I am concerned at how quickly the the infection was spread (biting) and the population of Europe and the UK was turned. Then how quickly the survivors got over it and then got on with things. It's all far, far too 'efficient'
March 23, 2021
Better than the first
Continuing the story of Dave and Mr Howie including more zombies and carnage. On to book 3
Continuing the story of Dave and Mr Howie including more zombies and carnage. On to book 3
January 17, 2022
I wish the infection thinking parts were never written
May 29, 2023
It just keeps you gripped throughout and wanting more
February 23, 2017
As much as I would like to know what happens with Howie and Dave, I doubt I'll read any further in the series for two reasons: 1. The excessive use of the F word 2.) I like my zombies slow and mindless, not fast and able to carry on a conversation.
December 8, 2015
Good continuation of this series
Great narration
Great narration
February 22, 2016
Though gory and crude at times, I continue to find this series quite enjoyable and entertaining. Some interesting twists in the zombie genre too.
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