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Great Bitten #2
Survival
A virulent virus of unknown origins has decimated the UK, turning the majority of the population into monsters hungry for human flesh.
Through luck and a sheer bloodymindedness to make the right decisions for everyone, Warren has survived. Not everyone has been so lucky, however, and he is now desperate to reunite with his family and find somewhere safe for them all to exist.
Warren enters the Community; a collection of organized survivors in a gated safe-haven. They have food and shelter; they are peaceful, amenable, and want to provide protection for everyone.
What Warren sees is something too good to be true. Is he right?
Join Warren in the second Great Bitten book as he finds his confidence and footing. Fooled once on the pier, he is not ready to blindly accept authority now. Is the Community really as good for everyone as it claims to be?
Through luck and a sheer bloodymindedness to make the right decisions for everyone, Warren has survived. Not everyone has been so lucky, however, and he is now desperate to reunite with his family and find somewhere safe for them all to exist.
Warren enters the Community; a collection of organized survivors in a gated safe-haven. They have food and shelter; they are peaceful, amenable, and want to provide protection for everyone.
What Warren sees is something too good to be true. Is he right?
Join Warren in the second Great Bitten book as he finds his confidence and footing. Fooled once on the pier, he is not ready to blindly accept authority now. Is the Community really as good for everyone as it claims to be?
- GenresZombies
360 pages, Paperback
First published June 22, 2015
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25 people want to read
About the author
Dawn Peers
24 books41 followersDawn was born in Warwickshire and currently lives in West Sussex. She works full time in the IT Services industry and writes whenever she finds the time.
Her fantasy fiction influences are Tolkien, Katharine Kerr, Terry Goodkind and Terry Pratchett, with the latter two being enjoyed in multiple languages. She loves football, cycling, writing, reading, anime and all things computer.
If you enjoy her work, she would love to connect with you via her website www.beyondapocalypse.com or via Twitter @dawnpeersauthor
Her fantasy fiction influences are Tolkien, Katharine Kerr, Terry Goodkind and Terry Pratchett, with the latter two being enjoyed in multiple languages. She loves football, cycling, writing, reading, anime and all things computer.
If you enjoy her work, she would love to connect with you via her website www.beyondapocalypse.com or via Twitter @dawnpeersauthor
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
July 4, 2015
The prequel to this book, Outbreak, was the first of this genre I read, and I loved it ~ this was when I discovered that zombie apocalypse books aren't a load of childish comic book nonsense, but are all about the ways in which human nature reacts to the world turning upside down.
I've since discovered, through reading lots more post apocalyptic books (not all zombie orientated) that there are many plot standards, and Survival deals with one of them, ie, the discovery of a 'safe haven' community that turns out to be something other than is initially perceived. Dawn Peers (Warren Fielding is the protagonist's name) has done a bit more with it than most, though. The character of Warren is great, I could really get along with this guy! All her characters are clearly defined, I could 'see' them all.
Ms Peers is an excellent, sharp, insightful writer, she has so much of the basic storytelling knack, and this book didn't bore me for a moment; I'll definitely read the next one. As far as the genre goes, it's got oodles of zombie stuff going on for people who like theirs packed with goo and gore, but enough of the character relationships/philosophical thought business, too. I've only given it 4* rather than the 5* it could have had, though, because I felt it needed another redraft to tighten it up, and perhaps a final copy edit to get rid of the missing punctuation, occasional grammar error, and to add the occasional 'I said' or 'Rich said' in the long streams of dialogue; I had to trace back to see who was talking, several times. A copy editor might also advise against calling two main characters Rich and Rick - that was seriously confusing.
I'd most certainly recommend this book if you like this genre - and I'd love to see that final polish on the work of this writer, to do it justice.
I've since discovered, through reading lots more post apocalyptic books (not all zombie orientated) that there are many plot standards, and Survival deals with one of them, ie, the discovery of a 'safe haven' community that turns out to be something other than is initially perceived. Dawn Peers (Warren Fielding is the protagonist's name) has done a bit more with it than most, though. The character of Warren is great, I could really get along with this guy! All her characters are clearly defined, I could 'see' them all.
Ms Peers is an excellent, sharp, insightful writer, she has so much of the basic storytelling knack, and this book didn't bore me for a moment; I'll definitely read the next one. As far as the genre goes, it's got oodles of zombie stuff going on for people who like theirs packed with goo and gore, but enough of the character relationships/philosophical thought business, too. I've only given it 4* rather than the 5* it could have had, though, because I felt it needed another redraft to tighten it up, and perhaps a final copy edit to get rid of the missing punctuation, occasional grammar error, and to add the occasional 'I said' or 'Rich said' in the long streams of dialogue; I had to trace back to see who was talking, several times. A copy editor might also advise against calling two main characters Rich and Rick - that was seriously confusing.
I'd most certainly recommend this book if you like this genre - and I'd love to see that final polish on the work of this writer, to do it justice.
June 1, 2018
This is a very entertaining zombie read!
You do need to read the first book prior to this one, but that's not a hardship. It's also a lot of fun. But, if anything, this one is even better.
Warren is back and we get to know some of our other characters - for better or worse.
The author ups the danger and the heartbreak here. And you can expect that some things are more dangerous than zombies!
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like book 3 has been written yet. But I'll be first in line when it comes out. Can't wait to find out what happens next!
You do need to read the first book prior to this one, but that's not a hardship. It's also a lot of fun. But, if anything, this one is even better.
Warren is back and we get to know some of our other characters - for better or worse.
The author ups the danger and the heartbreak here. And you can expect that some things are more dangerous than zombies!
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like book 3 has been written yet. But I'll be first in line when it comes out. Can't wait to find out what happens next!
August 11, 2018
Have To Read Yourself
No spoilers whatsoever. But great book by an amazing Author. Will definitely recommend to family friends and fellow readers. You won't be disappointed.
No spoilers whatsoever. But great book by an amazing Author. Will definitely recommend to family friends and fellow readers. You won't be disappointed.
October 30, 2018
Good read
A different take on the genre. Ordinary people,not gun toting superhumans. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
A different take on the genre. Ordinary people,not gun toting superhumans. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
December 8, 2015
Book 2 is just a brilliant, if not more so, than the first. More intrigue, more complicated and interesting characters with fully fledged personalities (no annoying Carl types). You should be reading this series. Seriously, read it.
January 14, 2017
Oh my!
Our three friend find a new safe haven. An old enemy is brought to justice, or is he? Follow eaten and his sister and her boyfriend as they continue to work their way thru the apocalypse.
Our three friend find a new safe haven. An old enemy is brought to justice, or is he? Follow eaten and his sister and her boyfriend as they continue to work their way thru the apocalypse.
January 5, 2023
Fantastic series. Xx
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