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Surviving The Evacuation #9
Ireland
Within a few minutes of the outbreak, Manhattan was overrun by the living dead. Within a few days, the undead had reached every corner of the globe.
There was no evacuation of Northern Ireland, and no quarantine in the Republic. A Royal Naval blockade prevented ships from docking, but they didn’t prevent those who could reach the coast from fleeing by sea. There weren’t enough boats for everyone. Those who were left behind took refuge in castles, police stations, churches, military bases, and any other buildings with strong walls. The walls weren’t strong enough.
Eight months later, there are only a few dozen survivors left on the entire island of Ireland. They are certain that there is no safe refuge anywhere on the planet. Stranded on the southwestern coast of the Irish Republic, Bill and Kim head north. They know that there is a safe haven on Anglesey, but that is hundreds of miles of undead Ireland and a treacherous sea crossing away. They begin a journey on which they will have to rescue the innocent and confront the past before they can embrace the future.
Set on the island of Ireland, eight months after the outbreak, this is the next volume of Bill Wright’s journals.
There was no evacuation of Northern Ireland, and no quarantine in the Republic. A Royal Naval blockade prevented ships from docking, but they didn’t prevent those who could reach the coast from fleeing by sea. There weren’t enough boats for everyone. Those who were left behind took refuge in castles, police stations, churches, military bases, and any other buildings with strong walls. The walls weren’t strong enough.
Eight months later, there are only a few dozen survivors left on the entire island of Ireland. They are certain that there is no safe refuge anywhere on the planet. Stranded on the southwestern coast of the Irish Republic, Bill and Kim head north. They know that there is a safe haven on Anglesey, but that is hundreds of miles of undead Ireland and a treacherous sea crossing away. They begin a journey on which they will have to rescue the innocent and confront the past before they can embrace the future.
Set on the island of Ireland, eight months after the outbreak, this is the next volume of Bill Wright’s journals.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 26, 2017
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Frank Tayell
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August 11, 2022
Not a bad addition to the series, but it was a bit tedious in the beginning. The rest of it was good though. I'll continue reading the series because I want to know what happens to the characters.
August 16, 2022
The continuing saga of surviving the unthinkable.
I got hooked on book one. Now I'm in it for the long haul. I want to know how people will survive and bring civilization back from the brink of utter disaster. What is important to people and why? What is the difference between just surviving and having an actual life to live? The characters are constantly evaluating and re-evaluating their situation always with the future of their children and their community on their minds. And for every mystery they unravel another steps up to take it's place.
I got hooked on book one. Now I'm in it for the long haul. I want to know how people will survive and bring civilization back from the brink of utter disaster. What is important to people and why? What is the difference between just surviving and having an actual life to live? The characters are constantly evaluating and re-evaluating their situation always with the future of their children and their community on their minds. And for every mystery they unravel another steps up to take it's place.
January 21, 2025
The Story Advances Solidly Again!
It’s impressive how well Tayell continues to develop the greater narrative of Surviving the Evacuation. There remain considerable depths to the mystery behind this all, and he keeps the readers interest balanced between the current struggles and the deeper mystery. Still digging it - and look forward to moving on!
It’s impressive how well Tayell continues to develop the greater narrative of Surviving the Evacuation. There remain considerable depths to the mystery behind this all, and he keeps the readers interest balanced between the current struggles and the deeper mystery. Still digging it - and look forward to moving on!
May 11, 2017
I've missed a few of the more recent instalments of this series, simply because of the 'so many books, so little time' factor, but wanted to catch up with it. Although these books are not stand alones, it was easy enough to get the basic gist of the story threads I've missed, and enjoy the book for itself; might be useful for other readers to know.
I enjoyed Mr Tayell's writing, as ever, and I'm a total post-disaster/danger survival addict, so loved all the detail about what Bill, Kim and their friends must do, to this end. In Book Nine of the series, they're in south west Ireland, and need to get back to the safe haven of Anglesey - but this means travelling across a couple of hundred miles of zombie infested country. Sailing seems like the best option. One thing I really liked was the way that every time Bill's group came upon a new situation, any large building where it was obvious that people had sought refuge, they assessed what happened to those people and how they might have been killed. Later, they meet a new group, amongst which is Siobhan, a former policewoman, who is able to suggest exact time frames to him from her experience in forensics.
I felt this book could have done with a better edit; there are lots of instances where the word 'I' has been used when it should have been 'me', which drives me nuts ('she'd refused to let Sholto and I row from Menai Bridge to Bangor'), and much of the conversation is unrealistically information heavy, but that mattered to me less than it would normally, possibly because it gave me the information I needed, even if it wasn't how people really talk to each other. There is a section late in the book in which Bill talks to himself a lot, which was completely unrealistic and would have been better written as inner dialogue. All this being said, though, I still enjoyed the book; these comments go to show how much dodgy stuff you can get away with, if you're basically a talented writer with a great story.
I'm looking forward to the Book Ten, which I have already bought and hope to get to before long.
I enjoyed Mr Tayell's writing, as ever, and I'm a total post-disaster/danger survival addict, so loved all the detail about what Bill, Kim and their friends must do, to this end. In Book Nine of the series, they're in south west Ireland, and need to get back to the safe haven of Anglesey - but this means travelling across a couple of hundred miles of zombie infested country. Sailing seems like the best option. One thing I really liked was the way that every time Bill's group came upon a new situation, any large building where it was obvious that people had sought refuge, they assessed what happened to those people and how they might have been killed. Later, they meet a new group, amongst which is Siobhan, a former policewoman, who is able to suggest exact time frames to him from her experience in forensics.
I felt this book could have done with a better edit; there are lots of instances where the word 'I' has been used when it should have been 'me', which drives me nuts ('she'd refused to let Sholto and I row from Menai Bridge to Bangor'), and much of the conversation is unrealistically information heavy, but that mattered to me less than it would normally, possibly because it gave me the information I needed, even if it wasn't how people really talk to each other. There is a section late in the book in which Bill talks to himself a lot, which was completely unrealistic and would have been better written as inner dialogue. All this being said, though, I still enjoyed the book; these comments go to show how much dodgy stuff you can get away with, if you're basically a talented writer with a great story.
I'm looking forward to the Book Ten, which I have already bought and hope to get to before long.
May 9, 2017
The next instalment of Frank Tayell's 'Surviving the Evacuation' continues the story following the plight of survivors of the nuclear wars and zombie plague caused by unscrupulous, self serving politicians. The main character and chronicler of events is Bill, now left stranded with fellow survivor Kim on the southwest coast of Ireland. As part of a small team that left the relative safety of Anglesey in search of food and resources, they have had to overcome a number of betrayals and head north on an island overrun by the undead in the hope of being able to somehow get back to a Wales. On the way they rescue other survivors, confront the past and come across a secret organisation, and their dangerous journey finds them once again confronting hordes of the undead. As they flee northwards and hope for rescue, events make them think about what the future entails and how mankind's survival lies heavily with them.
This is another enjoyable quick read in the zombie genre and I look forward to the tenth volume that has just been published.
Rob D
This is another enjoyable quick read in the zombie genre and I look forward to the tenth volume that has just been published.
Rob D
August 21, 2022
It's rare I find myself 9 books into a series and still just as excited about continuing as I was when I first began it. The story, the danger, the intrigue, and the continuing mystery surrounding those responsible for the outbreak, as well as those who are well shady in the aftermath, continues apace. There are characters we know and love continuing the story, and new characters introduced along the way who we, as readers, come to care about very quickly. Tayell excels in getting his readers really invested in both characters and plot, and ramping up the adrenalin at *just* the right moment to send you hurtling through another chapter, and another, and another, till all of a sudden you reach the end and can't wait to pick up the next book. Onwards to book 10! Bring on the zombies!
April 16, 2019
This book series is wonderful, thank you FB for advertising it and to Frank Tayell for writing them all.. it kept appearing book 1 free to download and eventually I did, no going back I purchased books through to 12 and didn’t put my kindle down. Now just read book 15 which has just been released and reading them all again for the 4th time.
I am 44, my son is 13 but also totally enthralled, zombies are not my thing but this series is so much more than blood and gore, I feel lost when I finish the set and wait patiently for the next book to be released.
Long may they continue
Thank you
I am 44, my son is 13 but also totally enthralled, zombies are not my thing but this series is so much more than blood and gore, I feel lost when I finish the set and wait patiently for the next book to be released.
Long may they continue
Thank you
July 24, 2018
I am still really enjoying each new instalment in this series, aside from the American mini-series. It’s unusual to find a zombie novel that commits to the ongoing struggle in quite the same way. I don’t think the plot is always as fleshed out or the detail realistic, but it’s always pacy, the characters have something alive about them and the books and wider series do maintain an internal consistency that makes this universe a coherent playground. Ordering the next one now....
August 29, 2018
Not sure what happened but there have been so many grammatical errors in the last two books. I don't remember the previous books being like this. Other than that it was a good read. It was a little tedious in a few places but I was thrilled that the author didn't decide to go into great detail about the time Sholto, Annette, and company were looking for Bill and Kim. Normally Tayell goes back and tells the other point of view which would be fine if it was told simultaneously.
July 5, 2018
What can I tell you? The man can write! I used to think I wanted to write but when I read this master of apocalyptic literature I realize that I can only stutter through my keyboard. Wow and wow.
I have to say, since I have made a big deal out of the lack of cursing in his books, that Tayell pulled a "Gone with the Wind" on me in this one. Not really necessary but there nonetheless.
I have to say, since I have made a big deal out of the lack of cursing in his books, that Tayell pulled a "Gone with the Wind" on me in this one. Not really necessary but there nonetheless.
May 2, 2020
An excellent addition to the series, focusing more on Bill and Kim, than the rest on Anglesey. As we know more about the conspiracy and the protagonists, the more then tension builds, and not just because of the ever plenty zombies. The interactions between the disparate characters remains engaging, and helps draw the series together.
Very much hope there is another book to come.
Very much hope there is another book to come.
January 17, 2021
I was enjoying this series but found this one hard going with just the 2 characters walking through Ireland not much happening it got quite tedious which was a shame. I enjoyed the other books but this one just feel flat so I actually stopped reading which it’s virtually unheard of for me. Sorry but its a no from me
April 3, 2021
Keeps on going
I am really enjoying the series. There are some frustrating aspects to the structure of the novel, the unanswered mysteries, the lack of provisions in an empty world, the cardboard characters. Why 5 stars? Because the novels are consistently great fun, atmospheric and very, very moreish!
I am really enjoying the series. There are some frustrating aspects to the structure of the novel, the unanswered mysteries, the lack of provisions in an empty world, the cardboard characters. Why 5 stars? Because the novels are consistently great fun, atmospheric and very, very moreish!
July 7, 2022
The series rolls on with its usual mix of zombies and conspiracy.
This time Bill visits Ireland for his adventures.
The level of coincidence is as high as usual throughout the story. But I'm happy to give it a bit of a handwave and nod along. Mainly because there's a reason to start that kind of pushes all the following events.
Looking forward to the next book
This time Bill visits Ireland for his adventures.
The level of coincidence is as high as usual throughout the story. But I'm happy to give it a bit of a handwave and nod along. Mainly because there's a reason to start that kind of pushes all the following events.
Looking forward to the next book
May 28, 2017
Still grabbing my attention!
Great book and introduces new characters from Ireland. The conspiracy plot thickens. I'd recommend reading the books beforehand before beginning this one.
Great book and introduces new characters from Ireland. The conspiracy plot thickens. I'd recommend reading the books beforehand before beginning this one.
November 16, 2017
Ugh.... I've been slowly making my way through this series. Perhaps I enjoyed books 7 and 8 as London was a key location. Book 9, set in Ireland, dragged a bit. Yes, the conspiracy theories including Lisa Kempton are interesting, but oh my,.... can we get back to Anglesey and London please!
June 23, 2023
Kobo ISBN: 1230001524093 (EPub2 DRM-Free); 400/298/378 pages...
Bill's journal continues... The scouting trip to Elysium in SW Ireland goes catastrophically wrong and Bill and Kim atr forced to make their own way back to Anglesey - the long way round. Along the way they rescue some other survivors which makes the journey somewhat more complicated...
Theis continues to be an engaging story about the end of the world as we know it...
Bill's journal continues... The scouting trip to Elysium in SW Ireland goes catastrophically wrong and Bill and Kim atr forced to make their own way back to Anglesey - the long way round. Along the way they rescue some other survivors which makes the journey somewhat more complicated...
Theis continues to be an engaging story about the end of the world as we know it...
October 25, 2023
brilliant! 5:5!
Excellent next book in the zombie series. Really brings alive all the locations around Ireland and loved the Belfast end section! Nail biting stuff! Read it if you’ve read books 1-8! 👍
Excellent next book in the zombie series. Really brings alive all the locations around Ireland and loved the Belfast end section! Nail biting stuff! Read it if you’ve read books 1-8! 👍
July 31, 2017
Wow
Like the other books a superb read. Have enjoyed these books 📚 , 9 in 12 days. Would really recommend.
Like the other books a superb read. Have enjoyed these books 📚 , 9 in 12 days. Would really recommend.
September 14, 2017
This is probably my least favorite of the series so far. Parts felt a bit slow and repetitive compared to the others. But any series with this many books is bound to have one that's kinda meh.
January 7, 2018
I love this whole series. My only problem is I read them too fast when the next books come out! A must read series if you love zombie stories.
February 14, 2018
Brill
Loving the continuation of this story a real mystery is emerging too!Bill has turned into a bit of a hero Action man again instead of as suit wearing politician.
Loving the continuation of this story a real mystery is emerging too!Bill has turned into a bit of a hero Action man again instead of as suit wearing politician.
March 9, 2018
Another great installment
April 16, 2018
I think I have read up to book four or five in this series, it is a fun series.
September 19, 2018
Great
After following Nilda’s story it was great to rejoin Bill and friends, this time away from the refuge of Anglesey and out in the Irish wasteland.
After following Nilda’s story it was great to rejoin Bill and friends, this time away from the refuge of Anglesey and out in the Irish wasteland.
February 14, 2019
Brilliant
I'm back to loving this series with a passion. It just gets better and I can't wait for the next one.
I'm back to loving this series with a passion. It just gets better and I can't wait for the next one.
May 24, 2019
3.5 stars ⭐️
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November 9, 2020Seriously love this series!!!
Every book is so well written! I'm always ready for the next book! Frank is one of my new favorite authors!
Every book is so well written! I'm always ready for the next book! Frank is one of my new favorite authors!
May 17, 2021
Going to get me fired.
I am not getting much work done as I am trapped in this wonderful series. I have to wonder why the author doesn't use the metric system
I am not getting much work done as I am trapped in this wonderful series. I have to wonder why the author doesn't use the metric system
June 10, 2024
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