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Dead & Alive #5
Oasis
The Dead & Alive adventure continues as Jack and his people face not only the dead, but also something much more evil. Secrets will be revealed, torment will be suffered and journey ahead begins here.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2017
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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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April 10, 2017
So great.
I love these books and this one did not disappoint. Jacks enemies may grow in number and strength but they haven't beaten him yet. I can't wait for the next one. I can never put these down.
I love these books and this one did not disappoint. Jacks enemies may grow in number and strength but they haven't beaten him yet. I can't wait for the next one. I can never put these down.
July 2, 2017
What a story! This is more of the Dead & Alive series that is just off the charts! If you haven't read any of the first 4 in this series......you should! Start with the first book and follow along as the entire story unfolds. This author will have you turning the pages and wanting more! If ZOMPOC is a genre you like, I.J. Smith will not let you down. I own the entire series and I love it so much...I will read it again and again. Thank you I.J. Smith, for creating a world I can get lost in and join the characters as they fight their way through all kinds of hell.
October 9, 2017
Loved it.
Post virus. If you are not on the side of Jack chances are you may not survive. I didn't think I would get so drawn in but my connection to the characters just gets deeper. Go back to book one and enjoy the ride.
Post virus. If you are not on the side of Jack chances are you may not survive. I didn't think I would get so drawn in but my connection to the characters just gets deeper. Go back to book one and enjoy the ride.
May 4, 2020
Greatest zombie writer of all time
March 24, 2017
Fast Paced Excitment
Another knockout, action packed, continuation of the Dead & Alive series. Characters are excellent, old & new, good & bad
Another knockout, action packed, continuation of the Dead & Alive series. Characters are excellent, old & new, good & bad
March 28, 2017
What a ride
Reaper captured, his group separated and Oasis holds all the cards. Well they think they hold the cards, but when Adam and the rest break reaper out well let's just say it all breaks loose. The Reaper is back and he is earning his name. Stay tuned folks the next chapter in this story should be called the Reaper meats the Butcher
Reaper captured, his group separated and Oasis holds all the cards. Well they think they hold the cards, but when Adam and the rest break reaper out well let's just say it all breaks loose. The Reaper is back and he is earning his name. Stay tuned folks the next chapter in this story should be called the Reaper meats the Butcher
April 5, 2017
Another awesome book
I.J Smith books just keeps getting better and better. I loved it, he pulls you in right from the start and you can't put it down until you've finished it. Again, loved it, I can't wait for the next one
I.J Smith books just keeps getting better and better. I loved it, he pulls you in right from the start and you can't put it down until you've finished it. Again, loved it, I can't wait for the next one
April 10, 2017
JACK IS STILL MY HERO!!!!!!
What a great story and I'm so very ready for the next one in this series. Just reading the last page in this book gave me the chills. I. J. Smith has done such an awesome Job with Jack, Raven and all the rest. This book is definitely a must read in my mind and I'm hoping everyone does check it out with the rest of the series. Bring on "Dead & Alive: The Black Angels".
What a great story and I'm so very ready for the next one in this series. Just reading the last page in this book gave me the chills. I. J. Smith has done such an awesome Job with Jack, Raven and all the rest. This book is definitely a must read in my mind and I'm hoping everyone does check it out with the rest of the series. Bring on "Dead & Alive: The Black Angels".
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