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The Fall #4
Genesis Game
Kell McDonald believed his fight was over. A year after settling with his closest friends in a secluded community, his research into a cure for the plague that ended the world has ground to a halt.
When news arrives pointing toward a potential breakthrough, Kell doesn't hesitate. The key to solving the riddle of the Chimera plague might rest in the cells of a small group of people.
Unfortunately, he isn't the only one looking for them.
When news arrives pointing toward a potential breakthrough, Kell doesn't hesitate. The key to solving the riddle of the Chimera plague might rest in the cells of a small group of people.
Unfortunately, he isn't the only one looking for them.
211 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2015
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About the author
Joshua Guess
50 books363 followersJoshua Guess (who goes by Josh most of the time, but Joshua professionally because his mom insists) is originally from southern Illinois, but moved to central Kentucky at an early age.
Always a storyteller, his interest in creating began with art. He loved to draw and come up with stories about his pictures.
Then he discovered comic books and novels, and things...took a turn.
Devouring everything from superboy to Stephen King, Josh started to gain a greater interest in writing, making it a hobby during high school and achieving distinguished marks in his portfolio.
Then, life got in the way. College and the struggle to start a life of his own away from home took up most of his time. His love of telling stories took a back seat to the needs of daily life for many years, with the occasional foray into working on one project or another.
In late 2009, Josh buckled down and started work on an idea for a fantasy novel that had been stuck in his head since those halcyon days back in high school. Struggling to find a voice, Josh realized months later after many false starts that he needed to stretch his brain a little, strengthen his writing muscles. So he began another project that had been simmering in the back of his mind, a continuing serialized zombie story, told in the form of a daily blog.
Living With the Dead has given him a measure of success, but more important has imparted new skills at wordsmithing and the drive to complete. 'Bound to Silence', his debut novel, has been released and is available now, as are many collections and versions of Living With the Dead.
Once that tipping point was reached, there was no choice for him but to keep on writing. Much more of Josh's work will be released in the coming months.
I hate writing in the third person about myself. I live an average life and work a full time job. I have three cats, two dogs, two ferrets, and a wife that I'm so in love with it hurts. My goal is to some day have enough success to write full time, and to manage a level of long term financial security that I don't have to worry about money. It's my dream to make a good living doing what I love--telling stories. I hope you enjoy my work. That's why I do it.
Always a storyteller, his interest in creating began with art. He loved to draw and come up with stories about his pictures.
Then he discovered comic books and novels, and things...took a turn.
Devouring everything from superboy to Stephen King, Josh started to gain a greater interest in writing, making it a hobby during high school and achieving distinguished marks in his portfolio.
Then, life got in the way. College and the struggle to start a life of his own away from home took up most of his time. His love of telling stories took a back seat to the needs of daily life for many years, with the occasional foray into working on one project or another.
In late 2009, Josh buckled down and started work on an idea for a fantasy novel that had been stuck in his head since those halcyon days back in high school. Struggling to find a voice, Josh realized months later after many false starts that he needed to stretch his brain a little, strengthen his writing muscles. So he began another project that had been simmering in the back of his mind, a continuing serialized zombie story, told in the form of a daily blog.
Living With the Dead has given him a measure of success, but more important has imparted new skills at wordsmithing and the drive to complete. 'Bound to Silence', his debut novel, has been released and is available now, as are many collections and versions of Living With the Dead.
Once that tipping point was reached, there was no choice for him but to keep on writing. Much more of Josh's work will be released in the coming months.
I hate writing in the third person about myself. I live an average life and work a full time job. I have three cats, two dogs, two ferrets, and a wife that I'm so in love with it hurts. My goal is to some day have enough success to write full time, and to manage a level of long term financial security that I don't have to worry about money. It's my dream to make a good living doing what I love--telling stories. I hope you enjoy my work. That's why I do it.
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August 21, 2017
Ready to see some romance!
Yes, I know this is a zombie apocalypse, but romance is a part of life, especially at the worst of times human companionship is just really important. The ability to connect with another person, to not feel isolated. Kell started with friends, but after 5 years, it's time. The only way to really be able to skip it completely is if there are so few women left it's just not possible or there are none in the locations. Because facts are, attraction and physical contact are just basic human conditions and necessities. So hoping that door is finally getting opened. Otherwise these are some wickedly awesome books!
Yes, I know this is a zombie apocalypse, but romance is a part of life, especially at the worst of times human companionship is just really important. The ability to connect with another person, to not feel isolated. Kell started with friends, but after 5 years, it's time. The only way to really be able to skip it completely is if there are so few women left it's just not possible or there are none in the locations. Because facts are, attraction and physical contact are just basic human conditions and necessities. So hoping that door is finally getting opened. Otherwise these are some wickedly awesome books!
August 17, 2017
If you love zombies, this series is for you. But, its not just about the zombies. Think Walking Dead, you become very attached to the characters in this series and I am pretty sure I read straight through the night on several occasions because I just could not put them down. I am posting the same review for this entire series because I am not going to give any spoilers and I feel this way about the entire series. A must read for anyone who loves the zombie genre, and enjoys a really well written, well though out book, that has characters that evolve along with the stories.
January 19, 2018
This is the 4th book in a very good series. Joshua Guess keeps the story running so smoothly from the end of one, to the next.
As soon as I finish one, I can't wait to start the next one. I just hate to think of the last book. You feel like you are there fighting along side Kel etal.
This series isn't just about survivors fighting zombies. We see the advancements made by the survivors as well as the undead.
There are a whole bunch of new ideas here....just love it.
As soon as I finish one, I can't wait to start the next one. I just hate to think of the last book. You feel like you are there fighting along side Kel etal.
This series isn't just about survivors fighting zombies. We see the advancements made by the survivors as well as the undead.
There are a whole bunch of new ideas here....just love it.
December 31, 2018
And intense trek through the zombie apocalypse
And intense journey through the zombie apocalypse. Follow a great cast of characters as one scientists goal of finding a cure for the zombie apocalypse that he had a hand in accidentally creating. They must battle zombies marauders other factions of people doing evil and some doing good. However it is the apocalypse and you can trust no one. Check it out and entertaining and action pack series
And intense journey through the zombie apocalypse. Follow a great cast of characters as one scientists goal of finding a cure for the zombie apocalypse that he had a hand in accidentally creating. They must battle zombies marauders other factions of people doing evil and some doing good. However it is the apocalypse and you can trust no one. Check it out and entertaining and action pack series
February 18, 2018
Great book
There is a ton of adventure in this part of the series. There are lots of zombie fights and plenty of evil people. There are also regular people who sometimes do evil things in their efforts to do good. I can't wait to start the next one.
There is a ton of adventure in this part of the series. There are lots of zombie fights and plenty of evil people. There are also regular people who sometimes do evil things in their efforts to do good. I can't wait to start the next one.
July 6, 2017
Fast pace
It was a slow start ,but took off after a few chapters. Enjoyed the characters and the way they develop.
It was a slow start ,but took off after a few chapters. Enjoyed the characters and the way they develop.
May 20, 2017
I've restarted this book several times thinking that a better mood or mindset will help. The lengthy discussions and drawn out chapters from the previous book continue. Maybe it's me, but these last two books just don't generate the interest of the first two. It's not a bad or boring story by any means, just not as exciting and action prone as books one and two. Sorry Joshua, you're losing me bro. Three.point.five for the effort.
November 21, 2015
Solid Addition to the Series, Needs Some Work.....
Fun ride! Great addition to the series, with major cliff hanger at the end.
The story needs some work, however. Definitely some light editing. Also, some of the scenes, especially fight scenes, were hard to follow.
Overall, an edge of your seat book. Looking forward to the next installment!
Fun ride! Great addition to the series, with major cliff hanger at the end.
The story needs some work, however. Definitely some light editing. Also, some of the scenes, especially fight scenes, were hard to follow.
Overall, an edge of your seat book. Looking forward to the next installment!
November 1, 2015
Loved it!
I absolutely loved this book. I'm only sad that it's over. I'm beyond ready for the next in the series!
I absolutely loved this book. I'm only sad that it's over. I'm beyond ready for the next in the series!
December 23, 2015
Smart zombies, oh my!
May 3, 2016
Lost a bit of panache from the earlier in the series, author seems a bit bored...he should finish it up...
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July 3, 2016Great story. There are many exciting developments in the story. A new conflict arises. There are more than zombies to worry about.
January 25, 2017
Good book
Kept me reading well into the night. I love the development of the characters and the world in which they live. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Kept me reading well into the night. I love the development of the characters and the world in which they live. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
November 30, 2015
I love this series! So well written and satisfy my zombie cravings.
Team Kell!
Team Kell!
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December 13, 2017awesome
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