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Dead & Alive #4
Terror
Following the events of Broken, Jacks leads the survivors. But their journey will out to be one of true heartache. This battle will test everyone.
Includes short story H.M.S. Albion.
Includes short story H.M.S. Albion.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 16, 2016
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About the author
I.J. Smith
21 books13 followersIan John Smith, born May 1981 in Portsmouth England. My childhood was one of hardship, growing up in a poor household. Many of my memories were that of survival, growing up with a father unable to read and who followed a life of crime. To this day he tells me his greatest achievement was making sure I never followed in his footsteps and what joy he got from watching me read a book. Each day there was a struggle to put food on the table. As an only child my life was a lonely one, I filled my life with a love of books. From the brilliance of Roald Dahl to the amazing inspiration of William Shakespeare.
Growing up in a tough family made me a survivor and that meant my passion for writing always came last, working long hours in a Factory from the age of seventeen. That was until fate intervened many years later, diagnosed with a bad heart. There is a long fancy medical name for it, but I decided long ago to never let it stop me. I have to thank that moment in my life, it made me realize we have to follow our dreams. Whatever path they lead. I took a job for less money as a projectionist, this allowed me to have the time to write. It may have been a scribble on a scrappy piece of paper or a story of meaning, it never mattered it was my passion. Never dreaming of publishing my work, I was happy to enjoy the work for myself.
Little did I know fate would intervene again, My mother, Sandra who passed away so suddenly forcing me to make changes to my life. My father Michael terminally ill himself needed someone, being an only child, I made it my responsibility.
I left my second job due to fate, but along the path I realized I wanted to write. Now my work, maybe ridiculed it maybe considered inferior, but that does not matter. What matters is I finally get to live my dream. I am not a writer looking for wealth or fame I am just a man looking to live his dream.
Now I will publish stories I enjoy, from short stories to Novels. I will also be publishing work in a series format. This is my beginning.
Growing up in a tough family made me a survivor and that meant my passion for writing always came last, working long hours in a Factory from the age of seventeen. That was until fate intervened many years later, diagnosed with a bad heart. There is a long fancy medical name for it, but I decided long ago to never let it stop me. I have to thank that moment in my life, it made me realize we have to follow our dreams. Whatever path they lead. I took a job for less money as a projectionist, this allowed me to have the time to write. It may have been a scribble on a scrappy piece of paper or a story of meaning, it never mattered it was my passion. Never dreaming of publishing my work, I was happy to enjoy the work for myself.
Little did I know fate would intervene again, My mother, Sandra who passed away so suddenly forcing me to make changes to my life. My father Michael terminally ill himself needed someone, being an only child, I made it my responsibility.
I left my second job due to fate, but along the path I realized I wanted to write. Now my work, maybe ridiculed it maybe considered inferior, but that does not matter. What matters is I finally get to live my dream. I am not a writer looking for wealth or fame I am just a man looking to live his dream.
Now I will publish stories I enjoy, from short stories to Novels. I will also be publishing work in a series format. This is my beginning.
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October 3, 2017
A book a day
You never know what is going to happen in this series but things do not bode well for enemies of Jack. It's the end of the world and Jack is the man you want on your side. This was book 4 of a series. When you start the book you do not stop until it's finished. You get so caught up in the story and the characters that it is impossible to put down. So go back to book one and start there. Once you read book one you don't have to read a review to read the rest. You will be hooked also.
You never know what is going to happen in this series but things do not bode well for enemies of Jack. It's the end of the world and Jack is the man you want on your side. This was book 4 of a series. When you start the book you do not stop until it's finished. You get so caught up in the story and the characters that it is impossible to put down. So go back to book one and start there. Once you read book one you don't have to read a review to read the rest. You will be hooked also.
July 2, 2017
OMG...........another great story! I was in tears by the fourth chapter! I can't believe the turns the author took with this one. If you're like me and love the ZOMPOC genre........you MUST read this series! This is an author who is going places.......and knows what it takes to get there. Thank you for yet another fantastic, gripping read!
August 18, 2018
This is the best book so far in the series (I keep saying that on every review however it’s true!).
There is a lot and I mean a lot of violence~which is a part of a good zombie novel. Some scenes had me saying to myself “Damn! I.J. really took it there”.
There is also tragedy and comedy~thanks to Jacob’s and Jacks relationship. At the end of this book, there is a short story~following what happened to the survivors who left in the helicopter at the end of book 1....this is a must read. Enjoy
There is a lot and I mean a lot of violence~which is a part of a good zombie novel. Some scenes had me saying to myself “Damn! I.J. really took it there”.
There is also tragedy and comedy~thanks to Jacob’s and Jacks relationship. At the end of this book, there is a short story~following what happened to the survivors who left in the helicopter at the end of book 1....this is a must read. Enjoy
May 4, 2020
Love all his zombie books
November 19, 2016
The Reaper is back
Another great installment of the series and a short story included!! Love how all the different characters come together in this book, the various groups from previous books meet and The Mercy causing trouble again. The zombies are nothing compared to the downfalls of human nature.
Looking forward to finding out more about the nature of the outbreak.
Another great installment of the series and a short story included!! Love how all the different characters come together in this book, the various groups from previous books meet and The Mercy causing trouble again. The zombies are nothing compared to the downfalls of human nature.
Looking forward to finding out more about the nature of the outbreak.
November 20, 2016
Wow
A lot happens in this one. Some enemies are defeated but new ones show up to their place. Surprise allies appear. There is lots of excitement in this installment.
A lot happens in this one. Some enemies are defeated but new ones show up to their place. Surprise allies appear. There is lots of excitement in this installment.
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