What do you think?
Rate this book
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot #7
Bound By Honor
Bound By Honor is the thrilling continuation of the Best Selling Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Series. Book 1 Escaping The Dead can be found here. ******************* Nearly two years after the fall, the survivors strive to make new lives for themselves in the Primal wasteland. With no government institutions and over eighty percent of the population gone, it is a cold and harsh new world. To the north, a new evil rises; one that threatens the survival of them all. A man intent on cleansing the earth of not only the Primal virus, but also anything else that stands between him and his goals of a new dictatorship. With the threat of death and the destruction of their new way of life, Brad Thompson and his band of brothers are drawn to take up arms against an enemy far greater than the Primals. In a world without law, a land where survivors are victimized, their small group of men stand between freedom and annihilation.
197 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2017
About the author
W.J. Lundy
49 books276 followersW. J. Lundy is a still serving Veteran of the U.S. Military with service in Afghanistan. He has over 12 years of combined service with the Army and Navy in Europe, the Balkans and Southwest Asia. W.J. is an avid athlete, writer, backpacker and shooting enthusiast. He currently resides with his wife and daughter in Central Michigan.
I developed the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series from notes and ideas I had put together while deployed to Afghanistan. I had been jokingly asked how we would defend against a zombie attack.
I wanted to tell a story that portrays the military that I know, that displays our actual capabilities. These are my thoughts, I hope you enjoy them, and thank you for reading.
facebook.com/WARONPRIMALS
wjlundy.wtf@gmail.com
I developed the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series from notes and ideas I had put together while deployed to Afghanistan. I had been jokingly asked how we would defend against a zombie attack.
I wanted to tell a story that portrays the military that I know, that displays our actual capabilities. These are my thoughts, I hope you enjoy them, and thank you for reading.
facebook.com/WARONPRIMALS
wjlundy.wtf@gmail.com
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 36 reviews
April 8, 2026
Great Post-Apocalyptic Worldbuilding; Two Years after TEOTWAWKI and the Battle for the Future is in Full Swing
This, the 7th installment of W.J. Lundy's brilliant Whisky Tango Foxtrot zombie apocalypse series, is a worthy addition to the series. Bound By Honor is set over two years after the Primal Rabies epidemic that ended civilization and reduced the world to a dystopian battle ground of warring factions struggling to survive amidst growing packs of Primal apex predators. While this episode is as well written and fast-paced as the earlier installments, the post-apocalypse has entered a new phase, one that is less interesting to me. I am not a huge fan of sci-fi that depicts how the world moves forward into the future after an apocalyptic event. I prefer the initial post-apocalypse where survivors struggle in the midst of the ruins, still adjusting to life without civilization, and encountering unimaginable horrors carved out of the mundane leftovers of the world as it once was. By this phase of the WTF universe, the Primals have become more like roving packs of wolves. Out there and dangerous but manageable. There are three major factions vying for power over the leftover eastern United States -- Texas, the Midwest Alliance, and the "Free" or Independent Communities. The WTF crew landed in a West Virginia mountain sanctuary in the previous installment and prefer to remain free. But a rogue militia leader is intent on seizing control of the Midwest Alliance and is bringing in all the free states by hook or by crook to expand his forces. An attack on the WTF sanctuary leads to war against the rogue forces of militia General Carson. That's all I will say to avoid spoilers...
I dislike it when my zombie apocalypse fantasies become consumed by drama among the survivors. While this is entirely in keeping with human nature, it reduces the survival aspect to merely surviving arguments with the neighbors -- and domestic disputes are dull for me. Not that this aspect ruins the WTF series -- this is a natural progression for this extended story arc. It's just not for me (Its the very thing that ruined The Walking Dead for me). I prefer the installments to be like those old Hardy Boys series (or that Ahern classic, The Survivalist for those looking for a grown-up [sorta] post-apocalyptic equivalent) where every novel in the series is also a stand alone book. Oh, well... I know most series are designed to keep the reader invested ($$$) in the series, but I usually get bored and quit.
But don't let my personal preferences prejudice Bound By Honor. This installment, while a bit longer and more complex than the earlier episodes, is still a darn good action novel. The characters are still interesting (although I dislike the way the relationship between Chelsea and Brad has been dragged out... Geez, let's just get the wedding and consummation bit over with, people! There is a world to re-populate here!!!), and the military and prepper aspects are still authentic and inspired. I like how the Afghan refugees have been integrated into the team as indispensable allies (what might have been if not for the political madness of 2021). It feels like a post-modern western in an almost unrecognizable America where only the strong, the quick, and the most-skilled can survive. It's a thrill ride to the core.
If you read this far into the series then you know I have no other choice than to give this episode the five-stars it deserves. In fact, while my personal preferences were not satisfied, I also recognize in this installment the very seeds of where W.J. Lundy was going as a writer when this came out in 2017. He is the master of the fallen society dystopian prepper book. And as a US military veteran of both the Army and Navy, he knows exactly how military servicemembers think and act -- at least the generation of warriors that came through the 20-year War on Terror. WTF was his first epic series. But his follow-on novels are well worth reading. Because like it or not, dystopia and post-apocalyptic themes have a weird way of presenting future realities -- whether we like it or not.
This novel is HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended.
This, the 7th installment of W.J. Lundy's brilliant Whisky Tango Foxtrot zombie apocalypse series, is a worthy addition to the series. Bound By Honor is set over two years after the Primal Rabies epidemic that ended civilization and reduced the world to a dystopian battle ground of warring factions struggling to survive amidst growing packs of Primal apex predators. While this episode is as well written and fast-paced as the earlier installments, the post-apocalypse has entered a new phase, one that is less interesting to me. I am not a huge fan of sci-fi that depicts how the world moves forward into the future after an apocalyptic event. I prefer the initial post-apocalypse where survivors struggle in the midst of the ruins, still adjusting to life without civilization, and encountering unimaginable horrors carved out of the mundane leftovers of the world as it once was. By this phase of the WTF universe, the Primals have become more like roving packs of wolves. Out there and dangerous but manageable. There are three major factions vying for power over the leftover eastern United States -- Texas, the Midwest Alliance, and the "Free" or Independent Communities. The WTF crew landed in a West Virginia mountain sanctuary in the previous installment and prefer to remain free. But a rogue militia leader is intent on seizing control of the Midwest Alliance and is bringing in all the free states by hook or by crook to expand his forces. An attack on the WTF sanctuary leads to war against the rogue forces of militia General Carson. That's all I will say to avoid spoilers...
I dislike it when my zombie apocalypse fantasies become consumed by drama among the survivors. While this is entirely in keeping with human nature, it reduces the survival aspect to merely surviving arguments with the neighbors -- and domestic disputes are dull for me. Not that this aspect ruins the WTF series -- this is a natural progression for this extended story arc. It's just not for me (Its the very thing that ruined The Walking Dead for me). I prefer the installments to be like those old Hardy Boys series (or that Ahern classic, The Survivalist for those looking for a grown-up [sorta] post-apocalyptic equivalent) where every novel in the series is also a stand alone book. Oh, well... I know most series are designed to keep the reader invested ($$$) in the series, but I usually get bored and quit.
But don't let my personal preferences prejudice Bound By Honor. This installment, while a bit longer and more complex than the earlier episodes, is still a darn good action novel. The characters are still interesting (although I dislike the way the relationship between Chelsea and Brad has been dragged out... Geez, let's just get the wedding and consummation bit over with, people! There is a world to re-populate here!!!), and the military and prepper aspects are still authentic and inspired. I like how the Afghan refugees have been integrated into the team as indispensable allies (what might have been if not for the political madness of 2021). It feels like a post-modern western in an almost unrecognizable America where only the strong, the quick, and the most-skilled can survive. It's a thrill ride to the core.
If you read this far into the series then you know I have no other choice than to give this episode the five-stars it deserves. In fact, while my personal preferences were not satisfied, I also recognize in this installment the very seeds of where W.J. Lundy was going as a writer when this came out in 2017. He is the master of the fallen society dystopian prepper book. And as a US military veteran of both the Army and Navy, he knows exactly how military servicemembers think and act -- at least the generation of warriors that came through the 20-year War on Terror. WTF was his first epic series. But his follow-on novels are well worth reading. Because like it or not, dystopia and post-apocalyptic themes have a weird way of presenting future realities -- whether we like it or not.
This novel is HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended.
April 15, 2017
Another fantastic addition to the 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' series!
Mr. Lundy has kept the story vividly alive and just as fast-paced as the first six books in the series. Although this tale begins two years later, the characters and their priorities still remain true....for the survival of humanity.
I could not put this down and read the whole book in a single evening. The only problem I now have....is that I have to wait for another book! Very well done and the entire series is highly recommended!
Mr. Lundy has kept the story vividly alive and just as fast-paced as the first six books in the series. Although this tale begins two years later, the characters and their priorities still remain true....for the survival of humanity.
I could not put this down and read the whole book in a single evening. The only problem I now have....is that I have to wait for another book! Very well done and the entire series is highly recommended!
March 14, 2018
The plot, and the creatures, keep evolving
This is almost a modern western, with machine gun toting mountain men, primal creatures evolving, and new allies and threats keep coming out of the wilderness. Life after the end of the world is hard, and so was putting this one down. If you’ve come this far in the series, don’t even think twice about grabbing this one.
This is almost a modern western, with machine gun toting mountain men, primal creatures evolving, and new allies and threats keep coming out of the wilderness. Life after the end of the world is hard, and so was putting this one down. If you’ve come this far in the series, don’t even think twice about grabbing this one.
April 7, 2017
For me, this was a slight disappointment. It felt like old ground being retread, with little of the interaction and invention of previous books.
April 18, 2017
Good
The story line seems to have taken a turn. I don't know that I like this book as much as the others.
The story line seems to have taken a turn. I don't know that I like this book as much as the others.
September 25, 2019
Lundy has really developed into a pretty good writer. I like his books. I like the speed at which things happen. The story telling if engaging.
September 27, 2017
3.5 stars
Evidently I've been missing out on a really good series. Even though this is the 7th book in the series it is the first I have listened to.
It took me a chapter or two to get familiar with the story and characters but after that I was hooked. It had my complete attention from start to finish. It's an entertaining story full of action and on the edge of your seat suspense. I enjoyed the story enough to want to go back and listen to the series from the beginning.
As if trying to survive Primal's (zombies) isn't enough in an apocalyptic world you also have to fight to protect what is left of your world from those who would try to take everything from you. Your basic right's, your freedom, your life and everything you love.
Interesting little twist to the zombie's. Some of them have "evolved" they are "intelligent/thinking" alpha zombie's.
Andrew Wehrlen once again does a fantastic job with the narration. He has one of those voices that is perfect for narrating books. Clearly spoken with a nice even pace. Great character voices. His voice just pulls you into a story and brings it to life. Always a pleasure listening to a book he is narrating.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily provided this review.
Evidently I've been missing out on a really good series. Even though this is the 7th book in the series it is the first I have listened to.
It took me a chapter or two to get familiar with the story and characters but after that I was hooked. It had my complete attention from start to finish. It's an entertaining story full of action and on the edge of your seat suspense. I enjoyed the story enough to want to go back and listen to the series from the beginning.
As if trying to survive Primal's (zombies) isn't enough in an apocalyptic world you also have to fight to protect what is left of your world from those who would try to take everything from you. Your basic right's, your freedom, your life and everything you love.
Interesting little twist to the zombie's. Some of them have "evolved" they are "intelligent/thinking" alpha zombie's.
Andrew Wehrlen once again does a fantastic job with the narration. He has one of those voices that is perfect for narrating books. Clearly spoken with a nice even pace. Great character voices. His voice just pulls you into a story and brings it to life. Always a pleasure listening to a book he is narrating.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily provided this review.
September 11, 2017
The Primals have changed over the past two years. Now they were like wolves or lions, fierce pack hunters. They were smarter than humans first imagined. They were now part of the food chain, apex predators who hunted the same game humans hunted. Brad decided that this time he would finally journey to find his family, or what could be found of them. A new threat appears from a man that envisions taking over the country and heading his own form of government. Looks like Brad’s desires will be put on the back burner once again. Brad, Sean and the rest of the gang once again head into battle; this time into a place called Crabtree. Women and children are captured and put onto trains to head north to the raider’s encampments. It’s up to Brad & crew to stop the raiders and get their people back. This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.
July 5, 2017
Best series so far!
I have read every book, I am anxious for the next chapter in this saga! Very well written, has a great mix of drama, action, horror, great characters, good and not so good. The survival instinct well described, and is quite strong in MY family, at least in most members, even my 87 year old mother-in-law is one tough Lady, all the way down to the dozen grandkids, I have shared these books and all who read them, loves them! Mr Lundy, my hat off to you Sir, keep up the great work! Now on to your new series ( while waiting for the next WTF!
I have read every book, I am anxious for the next chapter in this saga! Very well written, has a great mix of drama, action, horror, great characters, good and not so good. The survival instinct well described, and is quite strong in MY family, at least in most members, even my 87 year old mother-in-law is one tough Lady, all the way down to the dozen grandkids, I have shared these books and all who read them, loves them! Mr Lundy, my hat off to you Sir, keep up the great work! Now on to your new series ( while waiting for the next WTF!
September 12, 2019
A WJL. Military SYFY. (End of the World) Action Adventure (BBH) (AWTFNB - 7)
WJL. has penned the seventh Military SYFY. Action Adventure of the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series. The group has splintered into separate groups, not by design, but by accident. They get separated and one group heads for the Michigan Free Zone and the other to United Texas. When both sets arrive at their destinations they find that things are not as good as they were informed. One of the group's kills General Carson. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
WJL. has penned the seventh Military SYFY. Action Adventure of the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series. The group has splintered into separate groups, not by design, but by accident. They get separated and one group heads for the Michigan Free Zone and the other to United Texas. When both sets arrive at their destinations they find that things are not as good as they were informed. One of the group's kills General Carson. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
October 8, 2017
Fantastic, As Always!
Top notch series in the military zombie apocalypse genre. But if you've read this far into the series, you already know that.
Is this truly the end, however? Everyone lives happily ever after?? If so, and even still, I'd love to read about how they keep the safe zone safe - from the primals,......and the other humans.
More WTF please!!!! It's too addictive to stop now!
Top notch series in the military zombie apocalypse genre. But if you've read this far into the series, you already know that.
Is this truly the end, however? Everyone lives happily ever after?? If so, and even still, I'd love to read about how they keep the safe zone safe - from the primals,......and the other humans.
More WTF please!!!! It's too addictive to stop now!
May 25, 2019
I am not sure why I love this series so much, but I do. Maybe it's the military background of the majority of the characters. I am not military myself but I sure do like the thought of these types of folks trying to fix the broken world. In this book, taking on people who are really trying to dominate the new world for their own gain, is great. The story is action packed and kept me interested. I have to pace myself and read other novels in between so that I can drag out the story
January 10, 2018
Audible:I really liked this book.It is a really involved story of life in a hostile America after an EMP hits.Now I wish I'd have started with the first book!I kept thinking I missed something!lol Andrew B. Wehrlen does a nice job narrating,though some characters talk really fast.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
August 3, 2017
Hope it isn't the end for team WTF
Sounds like a conclusion to Brad, Sean and Brooks. I hope not, but if it is I have enjoyed the series. If you read TEOTWAWKI books, then you'll enjoy the EGG series.
Sounds like a conclusion to Brad, Sean and Brooks. I hope not, but if it is I have enjoyed the series. If you read TEOTWAWKI books, then you'll enjoy the EGG series.
December 26, 2017
Wow
Such a good story! Our group is attacked by the army of a crazy man. Many men are killed women and children taken. So again our people must face a threat worse than primals. Action packed adventure.
Such a good story! Our group is attacked by the army of a crazy man. Many men are killed women and children taken. So again our people must face a threat worse than primals. Action packed adventure.
February 23, 2019
What a ride!
I spent the entire book either cheering the guys, or cursing the General and his minions. The action didn’t let up for the entire book, and left me worn out from the excitement! On to read book 8.
I spent the entire book either cheering the guys, or cursing the General and his minions. The action didn’t let up for the entire book, and left me worn out from the excitement! On to read book 8.
December 7, 2019
Brass story
The continuous fighting makes for a captive read. Reading this series leads me to want more. Have read all 7 books in a week. Lost many sleep hours because of my quest for more fantastic desire for more
The continuous fighting makes for a captive read. Reading this series leads me to want more. Have read all 7 books in a week. Lost many sleep hours because of my quest for more fantastic desire for more
February 12, 2023
Excellent series about "The End".
Sgt Thompson has been through literal hell with his Seal Team teammates. From the desolation of Afghanistan to war in Virginia. Will he make it to his parents home in Michigan? Only way to find out is to read the series. Enjoy.
Sgt Thompson has been through literal hell with his Seal Team teammates. From the desolation of Afghanistan to war in Virginia. Will he make it to his parents home in Michigan? Only way to find out is to read the series. Enjoy.
August 4, 2017
Greatly enjoyed. Was nice seeing these characters again. Can't wait for the next one in the series.
September 23, 2017
Really like this series! I am really looking forward to more of these!
December 10, 2017
Brilliant
Could not stop reading
The cast of the book where very real
Fast action not over the top
Only wish the story would never end
Could not stop reading
The cast of the book where very real
Fast action not over the top
Only wish the story would never end
October 8, 2018
It was a "okay" series.
February 6, 2019
Excellent pacing with a great story. Everything is wrapped up neatly yet the ending leaves us eager to start the next book in the series. Great job.
March 9, 2019
Very good again.
Very good story as usual. Very hard to put down. Looking forward to book 8 in this very well written series.
Very good story as usual. Very hard to put down. Looking forward to book 8 in this very well written series.
June 22, 2019
Love the series. Headed to #8.
August 6, 2019
Great addition to the series. Favorite so far.
September 27, 2020
Full speed ahead for the next explosive instalment, as danger hunts Brad and his men, theres a new villain in town I received this book in exchange for my honest review,
April 23, 2024
Two years since the virus outbreak and the infected are no longer the biggest danger. With armies looking for supplies and territory, peace is a long way off.
November 10, 2017
Awesome........I need another one!
August 17, 2017
WTF over.
This book has been a long time coming but it was well worth the wait. Absolutely fantastic!
A world where the living are now more dangerous than the dead, there is a blurred line between the good and the bad.
Fast paced, violent clashes, vivid descriptions, there is nothing to dislike about this story. Loved it.
This book has been a long time coming but it was well worth the wait. Absolutely fantastic!
A world where the living are now more dangerous than the dead, there is a blurred line between the good and the bad.
Fast paced, violent clashes, vivid descriptions, there is nothing to dislike about this story. Loved it.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 36 reviews