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Sundown #1.5
Alone
The world has fallen into apocalypse.
Flesh-eating zombies run rampant.
And the kids are on their own.
Easton and Candace Reynolds have been separated from their makeshift family. They have no food, no transportation— and have become targets for more than just zombies. A dangerous group of survivors are hunting the siblings, and they’re looking to kill them before the elements or starvation does.
To survive, Easton and Candace have to make some tough decisions. Is sacrificing their humanity worth their lives? Can they outlast the zombies and predators? Or is there truly no escape for the Reynolds kids?
Will they be forced to live out the end-of-the-world, ALONE?
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ALONE is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi novella that adds to the complex dystopian universe of the Sundown Series. Author Courtney Konstantin has created a thrilling zombie read that will appeal to fans of World War Z and 28 Days Later.
Flesh-eating zombies run rampant.
And the kids are on their own.
Easton and Candace Reynolds have been separated from their makeshift family. They have no food, no transportation— and have become targets for more than just zombies. A dangerous group of survivors are hunting the siblings, and they’re looking to kill them before the elements or starvation does.
To survive, Easton and Candace have to make some tough decisions. Is sacrificing their humanity worth their lives? Can they outlast the zombies and predators? Or is there truly no escape for the Reynolds kids?
Will they be forced to live out the end-of-the-world, ALONE?
One-click to test your prepping skills today!
**
ALONE is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi novella that adds to the complex dystopian universe of the Sundown Series. Author Courtney Konstantin has created a thrilling zombie read that will appeal to fans of World War Z and 28 Days Later.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2017
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About the author
Courtney Konstantin
21 books298 followersAs a child, Courtney always had aspirations of being a writer. She participated in journalism in school. At home, she wrote short stories, poetry and filled diary pages. Somewhere along the line becoming an adult took priority over her writing and she went to work in business operations.
Now as a mother to three beautiful children, she tells them all the time to follow their dreams, be whatever they want. Those lessons reminded her how much she loved writing. She finally opened the door to making writing a real priority in her life.
Living outside of Portland, Oregon she loves the green and beauty Oregon offers. When she’s not matching wits with her children, her crazy Siberian Husky or her bi-polar cats, she enjoys binge reading, hikes and touring wineries. Courtney and her husband, the love of her life, enjoy traveling the world whenever they can get a free moment. And cruises….she loves cruising. She’s especially fond of life, laughter and sarcasm – and she’s excited to share all of that and more with her readers!
Now as a mother to three beautiful children, she tells them all the time to follow their dreams, be whatever they want. Those lessons reminded her how much she loved writing. She finally opened the door to making writing a real priority in her life.
Living outside of Portland, Oregon she loves the green and beauty Oregon offers. When she’s not matching wits with her children, her crazy Siberian Husky or her bi-polar cats, she enjoys binge reading, hikes and touring wineries. Courtney and her husband, the love of her life, enjoy traveling the world whenever they can get a free moment. And cruises….she loves cruising. She’s especially fond of life, laughter and sarcasm – and she’s excited to share all of that and more with her readers!
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February 27, 2025
4.5 I think the author found her groove in this book because it flowed better than the previous book and was easier to follow, making it a more enjoyable reading experience.
This picked up from where the siblings got left behind from Alex’s group, delving into scary moments where Candace had to trust in her brother to keep her safe with the situations they found themselves in.
A quick, short read which gave us more of an insight into these siblings dynamics. I loved how with little bits Alex had taught Easton along the way he retained and put into practice.
This picked up from where the siblings got left behind from Alex’s group, delving into scary moments where Candace had to trust in her brother to keep her safe with the situations they found themselves in.
A quick, short read which gave us more of an insight into these siblings dynamics. I loved how with little bits Alex had taught Easton along the way he retained and put into practice.
July 16, 2018
This novella is better than the book.
The book was OK but calling a spade a spade, with zombie books you can't just be OK. It's all been done before a dozen times and your book will be compared with As the World Dies by Rhiannon Frater and Until the End of the World by Sarah Lyons Fleming.
The book was OK but calling a spade a spade, with zombie books you can't just be OK. It's all been done before a dozen times and your book will be compared with As the World Dies by Rhiannon Frater and Until the End of the World by Sarah Lyons Fleming.
April 3, 2018
Excellent what a grea5 series!
December 18, 2020
Ugh... men are foul.
Easton protecting his younger sister is everything! I'd do the same for mine.
Easton protecting his younger sister is everything! I'd do the same for mine.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 19, 2025
This novella features 2 side characters in Prepared that I got attached to. We get to see details of their journey which was so satisfying because during the first book you felt so worried about them during the separation.
June 17, 2025
A quick, intriguing novella to fill in the gap of what the kids went through while they were separated from Alex and the others! Fast paced and engaging keeping me hooked from page one! Answered up all my questions! Loved it
October 7, 2025
4 Easton x Cadence stars
Love everything about Easton 😍
Love everything about Easton 😍
December 10, 2017
Good Book!
I enjoyed seeing what happened to East and Candy.I wasn’t sure if they would make it .I’m anxious to see what’s up next for the group.
I enjoyed seeing what happened to East and Candy.I wasn’t sure if they would make it .I’m anxious to see what’s up next for the group.
August 27, 2018
Shot good zombie kick min stuff.
April 16, 2020
A great little story
We all wonder what happened to the kids when they got separated. I loved it just as much as the rest it is hooked to and could technically be read after book 1 if wanted.
I hope to see more short stories about the rest of the characters possibly.
Thank you Courtney for such a wonderful series.
We all wonder what happened to the kids when they got separated. I loved it just as much as the rest it is hooked to and could technically be read after book 1 if wanted.
I hope to see more short stories about the rest of the characters possibly.
Thank you Courtney for such a wonderful series.
November 15, 2021
Great Novella
It is true to the rest of the series. Kids are great and like the series lots of terrifying plots. But you still have moments that you want to cry and laugh. Love this story line. Great author whom I look forward to reading a lot more from. Sad there isn't a new one yet.
It is true to the rest of the series. Kids are great and like the series lots of terrifying plots. But you still have moments that you want to cry and laugh. Love this story line. Great author whom I look forward to reading a lot more from. Sad there isn't a new one yet.
November 25, 2022
A compelling story.
Alone is ideal to read between Prepared and Survive in the Sundown series. I wasn't sure if I should read it or not because it's not always clear where it fits into the main book but it flowed on perfectly. This is a great wee add-on to the series. The kids got on great and survived because of Alex and what she had taught them. Alone is a must-read.
Alone is ideal to read between Prepared and Survive in the Sundown series. I wasn't sure if I should read it or not because it's not always clear where it fits into the main book but it flowed on perfectly. This is a great wee add-on to the series. The kids got on great and survived because of Alex and what she had taught them. Alone is a must-read.
November 8, 2018
A great companion to the Sundown series, filling in what happened to two characters from the first book. I liked the story better as a separate book, instead of interspersing two separate stories in the first book by alternating chapters.
September 3, 2021
Excellent reading.
This rating is because all the sundown series grabs you and can't put it down. Well written and needs to be read in order alone should have been read third. I suggest everyone give these a whirl you won't regret it.
This rating is because all the sundown series grabs you and can't put it down. Well written and needs to be read in order alone should have been read third. I suggest everyone give these a whirl you won't regret it.
March 19, 2019
Wonderful
Great series waiting for the next egaerly. Really love the family dynamics. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
Great series waiting for the next egaerly. Really love the family dynamics. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
July 15, 2019
I enjoyed learning what happened during the character's absence from the main series' books. The story was well-written.
August 9, 2019
Great book I am loving series on survival . This has a new twist to the zombie books
October 29, 2019
Nice addition to the Sundown series. I like how they explained why the teens were missing for a week, without dragging it out into a separate book in the series.
August 24, 2020
Excellent short story
Nice little short story to feel in the caps during book 1. I cannot wait for book 5 in this series.
Nice little short story to feel in the caps during book 1. I cannot wait for book 5 in this series.
October 26, 2020
Good read!
January 6, 2022
good short story!
I loved reading about what happened to the kids when they were separated from Alex! Great short story! Im looking forward to the last book!
I loved reading about what happened to the kids when they were separated from Alex! Great short story! Im looking forward to the last book!
August 9, 2023
3.5 rounded up, I really liked having Candace's and Easton's pov, and I love learning about their relationship as siblings ❤️
August 11, 2023
3.5 ⭐️,, It was nice reading what happened from their point of you.
June 18, 2025
4.5⭐️- I am so glad the author wrote this novella! It just filled that gap at the end of book 1! Loved it!
July 8, 2025
Meh this was fine. Again, not a fan of third person. I know that will be my issue with the whole series. I’m happy this was attached to the end of book one on Audible.
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