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Empty Bodies #1-6
Empty Bodies: The Complete Saga
When the world falls, who will survive?
Overview From Book 1:
In a single moment, everything changes. Hundreds of thousands of people suddenly collapse, leaving their friends and loved ones behind, terrified and confused.
Moments later, the fallen rise and the survivors become the hunted.
Follow three intertwining stories through the apocalypse.
Will Kessler works a dead-end warehouse job in Tennessee, driving a forklift and unloading shipping containers. When he wakes up from a nap during his lunch break, he finds most of his co-workers have mutated into monsters, and they have turned the 50,000 square foot building into a war zone, murdering any other survivors. Alone and weaponless, Will must fight through the undead horde to secure the building and answer one question: Is he truly alone?
In Texas, Gabriel Alexander boards a plane, thinking he is heading back to his wife and daughter in Washington D.C. After his flight takes off, several passengers fall suddenly ill, sending the cabin into a panic. Soon, the sick passengers go on a rampage, attacking others on the plane, including the pilot. And with no one to fly the plane, it dives toward the ground, taking Gabriel and the start of the apocalypse with it.
Jessica Davies runs the front desk of a hotel in the North Carolina mountains. It seems like another dull day of checking tourists into their rooms when she receives a call from a guest to bring them some aspirin. The elevator door opens, forcing Jessica into a hell she could’ve never imagined.
Overview From Book 1:
In a single moment, everything changes. Hundreds of thousands of people suddenly collapse, leaving their friends and loved ones behind, terrified and confused.
Moments later, the fallen rise and the survivors become the hunted.
Follow three intertwining stories through the apocalypse.
Will Kessler works a dead-end warehouse job in Tennessee, driving a forklift and unloading shipping containers. When he wakes up from a nap during his lunch break, he finds most of his co-workers have mutated into monsters, and they have turned the 50,000 square foot building into a war zone, murdering any other survivors. Alone and weaponless, Will must fight through the undead horde to secure the building and answer one question: Is he truly alone?
In Texas, Gabriel Alexander boards a plane, thinking he is heading back to his wife and daughter in Washington D.C. After his flight takes off, several passengers fall suddenly ill, sending the cabin into a panic. Soon, the sick passengers go on a rampage, attacking others on the plane, including the pilot. And with no one to fly the plane, it dives toward the ground, taking Gabriel and the start of the apocalypse with it.
Jessica Davies runs the front desk of a hotel in the North Carolina mountains. It seems like another dull day of checking tourists into their rooms when she receives a call from a guest to bring them some aspirin. The elevator door opens, forcing Jessica into a hell she could’ve never imagined.
1281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 20, 2018
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About the author
Zach Bohannon
83 books120 followersZach Bohannon is a horror and science fiction author. His books include the Amazon #1 bestsellers, Dead South, and Empty Bodies. He loves heavy metal, video games, hockey, reading, and he doesn’t trust a beer he can see through. He’s a retired drummer, and has had a beard since 2003—long before it was cool. He lives in Tennessee.
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September 7, 2021
Tamer zombie tales
A familiar scenario: survivors of a zombie hose, vs zombies and humans who only want to take from others.
The author's knack with a turn of phrase, made the stories interesting and easy to read. Zombie action isn't as gory as most other zombie tales, and there is little profanity. Hints of sexual urges, but interspersed with threats of sexual violence against females. Loads of characters which made keeping up with them a bit challenging ( all I do is highlight the name, and click"Search" and then click "Book". Boom, you've got each time the name is mentioned and giving you a refresher on who/what they are).
The ending of the 6 books is much like other zombie tales: something along the lines of
" and they strived to establish a safe and happy future". But that was unsatisfying for a 6 book series!Luckily, the author wrote a whole book of epilogue stories set 30 years ahead. Jumping in on that right now!
A familiar scenario: survivors of a zombie hose, vs zombies and humans who only want to take from others.
The author's knack with a turn of phrase, made the stories interesting and easy to read. Zombie action isn't as gory as most other zombie tales, and there is little profanity. Hints of sexual urges, but interspersed with threats of sexual violence against females. Loads of characters which made keeping up with them a bit challenging ( all I do is highlight the name, and click"Search" and then click "Book". Boom, you've got each time the name is mentioned and giving you a refresher on who/what they are).
The ending of the 6 books is much like other zombie tales: something along the lines of
" and they strived to establish a safe and happy future". But that was unsatisfying for a 6 book series!Luckily, the author wrote a whole book of epilogue stories set 30 years ahead. Jumping in on that right now!
March 11, 2021
I have reviewed each book separately, so will just say that this series was fast-paced with a great writing style, though some of the grammar irritated me.
There was plenty of action, a good cast of characters (good, bad and ugly), and though not an original plot, it did have a twist.
Overall, this was a very good story; disturbing, too. A story that highlighted the terrible things people do, provoking the question as to whether humans deserve to survive, despite some heroic and decent moments
Worth a look.
There was plenty of action, a good cast of characters (good, bad and ugly), and though not an original plot, it did have a twist.
Overall, this was a very good story; disturbing, too. A story that highlighted the terrible things people do, provoking the question as to whether humans deserve to survive, despite some heroic and decent moments
Worth a look.
November 9, 2020
Read it!
This was an EXCELLENT series that takes you into a storyline no zombie book ever has before. I was surprised, shocked, saddened, mad and entertained. You definitely want to read this one.
This was an EXCELLENT series that takes you into a storyline no zombie book ever has before. I was surprised, shocked, saddened, mad and entertained. You definitely want to read this one.
January 17, 2021
Kittee Approved!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜
This book has been read, laughed at, gasped at, raged at, cried over, nd is now cherished nd treasured by Kittee. Quite possibly THE BEST Zombie apocalypse book series out there! DEFINITELY Read It!
This book has been read, laughed at, gasped at, raged at, cried over, nd is now cherished nd treasured by Kittee. Quite possibly THE BEST Zombie apocalypse book series out there! DEFINITELY Read It!
July 21, 2022
A quick read for a 6 book thriller!
Great character development. Fast paced which kept mt interest. An author not afraid to kill off the good guys. I only wish there was some resolution to the religious aspect of the story.
Great character development. Fast paced which kept mt interest. An author not afraid to kill off the good guys. I only wish there was some resolution to the religious aspect of the story.
September 16, 2025
Really an excellent read..
Really did enjoy this series..could not put it down ..just one
thing ..no one is safe and that is what i.loved and hated about it..really awesome..u won't regret reading it...
Really did enjoy this series..could not put it down ..just one
thing ..no one is safe and that is what i.loved and hated about it..really awesome..u won't regret reading it...
December 9, 2025
Another Zombie Apocalypse Book
Yes please!! This series was a good one! I finished in a little less than a week. I fell in love with so many of the characters. I hope this turns into a show!!
Yes please!! This series was a good one! I finished in a little less than a week. I fell in love with so many of the characters. I hope this turns into a show!!
September 2, 2020
I loved this series. It was packed with acting and I felt like I knew the characters.
November 10, 2020
Loved this series.
December 31, 2020
Fantastic Series!!!!!
Hard to put down anytime during this six book series!!! Lots of action and emotion!!!! Looking forward to reading the next book!!!!
Hard to put down anytime during this six book series!!! Lots of action and emotion!!!! Looking forward to reading the next book!!!!
February 7, 2021
Overall a four star, but...
Why was the last book called Revelation? Nothing was revealed. No insight as to how to stop the Empties. No real closure.
Why was the last book called Revelation? Nothing was revealed. No insight as to how to stop the Empties. No real closure.
February 14, 2021
A boxset for the pandemic
A thrilling action packed adventure with zombies.
A great way to pass the pandemic away, reading a box set about the end of the world.
A thrilling action packed adventure with zombies.
A great way to pass the pandemic away, reading a box set about the end of the world.
May 20, 2021
Excellent
Excellent read believeable characters plenty of action though out believeable conflicts of interests on what should be done for the best
Excellent read believeable characters plenty of action though out believeable conflicts of interests on what should be done for the best
May 26, 2021
An entertaining fast action emotional rollercoaster ride in the apocalyptic world of Empty Bodies. Also an intriguing unputdownable read! Well done Zach!
August 22, 2021
Great series
What a read ! Really enjoyable series. Strong characters and a great story . I would definitely recommend this series
What a read ! Really enjoyable series. Strong characters and a great story . I would definitely recommend this series
February 25, 2022
I saw someone recommended these in a group. Let’s just say, I cried for the characters! Great fast paced, gory, loving and tragic! Great writing! Definitely trying his other books!
April 1, 2022
Recommended read
Interesting read. Sometimes way unrealistic. More like a fairy tale. Definitely a page turner. 6 more words required, 2 more words
Interesting read. Sometimes way unrealistic. More like a fairy tale. Definitely a page turner. 6 more words required, 2 more words
June 4, 2022
Stunning
The survivors really had a bad time. The people they lost and the ones that survived are great. To bad that the good ones had to die.
The survivors really had a bad time. The people they lost and the ones that survived are great. To bad that the good ones had to die.
June 27, 2022
Great series will read more from Zach
May 20, 2023
Fabulous read
I so enjoyed following along with will, Jess and Gabe ❤️ can't wait to read the next book 😀 my only wish was that will would have survived...
I so enjoyed following along with will, Jess and Gabe ❤️ can't wait to read the next book 😀 my only wish was that will would have survived...
July 3, 2024
Mark Tufo has me spoiled with quality zombie apocalypse story telling. I found myself rolling my eyes a whole lot in this book. It was good, just not great.
January 18, 2022
Great story. Nothing you haven’t seen before if you watch zombies movies or tv shows but the relationships are the real story. Definitely recommend.
its been a while since a book made me cry but i was crying at the end of the last book.
its been a while since a book made me cry but i was crying at the end of the last book.
August 3, 2023
Great book
Awesome read not what I was expecting but thoroughly enjoyed it too can't wait to read the next one too
Awesome read not what I was expecting but thoroughly enjoyed it too can't wait to read the next one too
July 24, 2024
Really enjoyed this series and will definitely be reading more of this authors books.
July 21, 2023
GREAT SERIES and wanting more time to finish the seried.
Well written and catching read.will keep you reading longer than planned.a long and great read but a all night read.still great rrad
Well written and catching read.will keep you reading longer than planned.a long and great read but a all night read.still great rrad
October 23, 2019
Really hard to find a good book in this genre, but I do keep trying however, this book is just plain silly.
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