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Dead Hunger #3
The Chatsworth Chronicles
A gas emitting from the earth's core has transformed 90% of the living into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies, and the remaining 10% are fighting for their lives. Hemp Chatsworth takes the reins in book three of the Dead Hunger series, which finds our small band of heroes growing with each passing day. Seeking the safety of a less vulnerable part of the country, Flex and company pack up and head to New Hampshire, where a community of survivors thrive, facing the daily battles together. But a new, terrifying threat has awakened from the dead, and they are great in number, presenting a new challenge to humankind. Some of our friends will not survive, but those left behind to fight another day will have their vengeance, if it's the last thing they do. And while vengeance may not always be productive, it sure feels good. Join Flex, Gem, Hemp, Charlie and Trina - don't forget the Great Pyrenees, Bunsen - and cheer for them as they fight to make the world safe once more. Don't doubt them for one second . . . they might just succeed. WARNING! This book contains blood, ZOMBIES, gore, foul language, ZOMBIES and children with weapons. If you dig that kind of thing, then what the #!#@$#%$@ are you waiting for?
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First published July 1, 2012
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Eric A. Shelman
65 books167 followersThe Scabs Trilogy in my rearview mirror, and Dead Hunger long finished, I introduce Emma's Rose: The Cave! It's my new ZOMBIE series.
It has been a while since I delved into the zombie world. I really enjoyed writing the Scabs Series, but something was pulling me . Perhaps they were dead arms, peeling and gray, reaching for flesh. My flesh.
As usual my stories are character driven. Emma's Rose is no exception. I hope you enjoy the whole new cast of characters, and the new adventure, along with the new zombies.
A HUGE thanks to all of you who have read any of my work.
Now ... about me.
Eric A. Shelman was born in 1960 in Fort Worth, Texas. He now lives in Cape Coral, Florida with his wife of thirty years, Linda.
Life is good. But it takes hard work.
It has been a while since I delved into the zombie world. I really enjoyed writing the Scabs Series, but something was pulling me . Perhaps they were dead arms, peeling and gray, reaching for flesh. My flesh.
As usual my stories are character driven. Emma's Rose is no exception. I hope you enjoy the whole new cast of characters, and the new adventure, along with the new zombies.
A HUGE thanks to all of you who have read any of my work.
Now ... about me.
Eric A. Shelman was born in 1960 in Fort Worth, Texas. He now lives in Cape Coral, Florida with his wife of thirty years, Linda.
Life is good. But it takes hard work.
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September 2, 2021
Book 2 was even better than #1 and book #3 holds the same claim to fame.
Usually, I find the first book is the hook and if I enjoy book one I usually can be counted on as a loyal investor for the long haul (as happened with book #1 here) However, quite often I become disillusioned when occasionally the subsequent editions lose some of the mojos enjoyed in prior episodes.
Well. . . That is certainly not the case with this series (Dead Hunger), in the slightest. As matter of fact, Mr.Shelman raised the bar.
Looking forward to moving on the #4 with much anticipation, as the characters have thoroughly endeared themselves to me. Think it may be because there is no contrived (stereotypical) tough guy leader leading a group of survivors, being made to contend with the (predictable) antagonistic members with all the dramatic backstabbing and arguing, leading to (and unsurprisingly) fisticuffs, and all in the middle of trying to fight the dead and figure out how they will survive for the next few hours.
The group established here is smaller than I am used to and works perfectly, with exceptionally realistic group dynamics. Overall, I find the whole storyline to be unblemished, and plausible should a zombie apocalypse actually occur.
On a side-note, I have to express what a hoot I get out of listening to (youngest group member) 8-year-old Trina, who uses the F-bomb like nobody's business. The way Shelman has written this in is classic! I laugh so hard listening to her innocence combined with the many creative ways she utilizes one little four letter word. and for the record, children with mouths like a sailor is quite troubling and unflattering, Period. That being said, without a doubt, for the purposes of this series, little Trina's quips and curious antics are classic!
Sending lots of heartfelt virtual fist bumps your way, Mr. Shelman....
Usually, I find the first book is the hook and if I enjoy book one I usually can be counted on as a loyal investor for the long haul (as happened with book #1 here) However, quite often I become disillusioned when occasionally the subsequent editions lose some of the mojos enjoyed in prior episodes.
Well. . . That is certainly not the case with this series (Dead Hunger), in the slightest. As matter of fact, Mr.Shelman raised the bar.
Looking forward to moving on the #4 with much anticipation, as the characters have thoroughly endeared themselves to me. Think it may be because there is no contrived (stereotypical) tough guy leader leading a group of survivors, being made to contend with the (predictable) antagonistic members with all the dramatic backstabbing and arguing, leading to (and unsurprisingly) fisticuffs, and all in the middle of trying to fight the dead and figure out how they will survive for the next few hours.
The group established here is smaller than I am used to and works perfectly, with exceptionally realistic group dynamics. Overall, I find the whole storyline to be unblemished, and plausible should a zombie apocalypse actually occur.
On a side-note, I have to express what a hoot I get out of listening to (youngest group member) 8-year-old Trina, who uses the F-bomb like nobody's business. The way Shelman has written this in is classic! I laugh so hard listening to her innocence combined with the many creative ways she utilizes one little four letter word. and for the record, children with mouths like a sailor is quite troubling and unflattering, Period. That being said, without a doubt, for the purposes of this series, little Trina's quips and curious antics are classic!
Sending lots of heartfelt virtual fist bumps your way, Mr. Shelman....
November 24, 2014
It took me longer to read this book because I went to the beach with friends and I just wanted to stay in and see what would happen next. Needless to say they did not let that happen. It is a great zombie story.
December 21, 2014
this was a great read
October 7, 2013
Eww with the rats :) very descriptive writing, good action. Ready to see what happens next
June 25, 2019
An extraordinary tale of the zombie apocalypse.
An extraordinary tale of the zombie apocalypse. A great cast of characters with an exciting storyline. Lots of action throw in some science and some kick ass characters and wride along with this group of survivors as they battle through the zombie apocalypse. Watch out for zombies and other freaks of nature and always keep an eye out for that always present despicable human enemy. A very entertaining and awesome read. Check it out
An extraordinary tale of the zombie apocalypse. A great cast of characters with an exciting storyline. Lots of action throw in some science and some kick ass characters and wride along with this group of survivors as they battle through the zombie apocalypse. Watch out for zombies and other freaks of nature and always keep an eye out for that always present despicable human enemy. A very entertaining and awesome read. Check it out
August 3, 2017
Another good entry
Another great addition to the Gem and Flex Chronicles. Seeing Charlie and Hemp take center stage for a bit was also nice.
Another great addition to the Gem and Flex Chronicles. Seeing Charlie and Hemp take center stage for a bit was also nice.
October 17, 2018
Finally the series started getting interesting. There is conflict and not all uninfected are super nice best friends.
July 14, 2019
Great read
Just keeps getting better. Getting next book tonight. Well written interesting plenty of drama and oh yeah zombies! Get this book.
Just keeps getting better. Getting next book tonight. Well written interesting plenty of drama and oh yeah zombies! Get this book.
February 14, 2018
I love this book!!!!! I want to give it 10 stars!
As I said in my title this book truly deserves more than any silly 5 stars. We've had enough of silly ol' guns busting zombie melons, let's melt those bastards. that gets old fast. Ok, baseball bats! Man that is a work out! I guess guns are the way to go!
Seriously, there's science in this book. This chica has no idea how accurate it is, but it sounds good. A good bad guy, that sounds kinda like he's lost it. And some butt wipes that you really get to enjoy getting their just desserts.
All the extra stars? That's for all of the different stuff from the rest of the genre. The first 5 are just for being that dang good! But if you want to know like what? Go back to book 1 don't start here geeeezzz
As I said in my title this book truly deserves more than any silly 5 stars. We've had enough of silly ol' guns busting zombie melons, let's melt those bastards. that gets old fast. Ok, baseball bats! Man that is a work out! I guess guns are the way to go!
Seriously, there's science in this book. This chica has no idea how accurate it is, but it sounds good. A good bad guy, that sounds kinda like he's lost it. And some butt wipes that you really get to enjoy getting their just desserts.
All the extra stars? That's for all of the different stuff from the rest of the genre. The first 5 are just for being that dang good! But if you want to know like what? Go back to book 1 don't start here geeeezzz
February 12, 2014
Shelman has once again hit this one out of the park. The F bomb aside, Hemps/Charlie's story is just as compelling as the Gem and Flex although I think Charlie deserves her own book. We all know that in any survival/apocalypse there will always be some A hole with too much money who will throw a wrench into anyone's survival plans wanting to control what's left of the population no matter what the cost. And while he appears to be a nice enough man, amicable even, he is a man that is used to getting what he wants no matter how unreasonable the request. And no matter how you look at it Hemp has become a commodity. Ryan Carville a real estate tycoon is determined to possess that commodity, even if it means taking it by force and that means taking Hemp. Carville and his goons have been listening to the airwaves and know quite a bit about him, but they don't know the man personally and that is perhaps a mistake that Carville might live to regret. Shelman give us much needed background on Hemp and Charlie and we begin to know them, like them and cry and worry with them. There is loss that will break your heart but like the family they are, they are determined to see it through. And let's not forget Charlie! Her second half is missing and she is one determined woman and will not let a little thing like a self absorbed important-in-his-own-mind billionaire and his army of goons stop her from getting him back. This part of the chronicles is mostly much needed background on Charlie and Hemp. And new characters will be thrown in the mix with their own mystery. True Shelman style, the book will seem to run a little dry with too much Hemp in the lab explanations.. stick with it, you will not be disappointed! The lab work will make sense in the end for Hemp who, while a captive, is after all a scientist first and foremost, but one that is not afraid to fight for his freedom. And that is perhaps a very dangerous combination for anyone that thinks they can control such a man. And there is now a new way to fight the Zombies thanks to Carville's arrogance in allowing Hemp a fully functional and completely stocked laboratory. And just as you've wrapped your mind around that nugget, zombie rats are on the move and other things that will scare the hell out of you for no other book/series has yet to address that subject fully. Eric Shelman will leave you thinking and shuddering at the thought. Is it a good read.... OH YEAH!!!
March 27, 2019
Book three is a chronicle of events told by the professor, Hemp Chatsworth. This may seem a bit redundant, but each character brings their own perception of events and circumstances particular to their own experience. We learn Hemp's history prior to the event, why he came to the city, and what he experienced prior to Alex and Gem finding him in the jail cell. Then we continue on with the story from Hemp's point of view. Hemp's chronicle is more from the scientific side of things as he is working on the serum or concoction made from poison ivy plants which kills/dissolves the zombies on contact. This book seemed a little slower due to Hemp's preoccupation and discussion of same. It's all good though as Alex, Gem, Charlie and the kids still play their parts and have much to do in the development of the tale.
Decided to check out the full series, so I wanted to start over for a fresh go at it.
Decided to check out the full series, so I wanted to start over for a fresh go at it.
October 16, 2014
Well book III sees a combo effort from our resident scientist Hemp and his lady love the ass kicking crossbow wielding Charlie.
No spoilers so gotta read the book to know why this chronicle is a shared event.
This book continues to follow the groups adventures; settlements, mad men with egos and a private 'army', pet zombies?!?! and another weird twist to the dead walking.
It is still full of action and the potty mouthed ladies that kill Z'ds with the best of them but does let you take a breath as Hemp is a scientist. This sees him get the chance to study and experiment further, whether by choice or not..
It's a slightly different pace than the first books but that fits as Hemp is the thinker - yeah he can shoot zombies, but he does most of the heavy lifting when it comes to the long term plans of killing them in greater numbers, analysing the reasons that caused the apocalypse and ways to not only fight back but to set things on the right path.
No spoilers so gotta read the book to know why this chronicle is a shared event.
This book continues to follow the groups adventures; settlements, mad men with egos and a private 'army', pet zombies?!?! and another weird twist to the dead walking.
It is still full of action and the potty mouthed ladies that kill Z'ds with the best of them but does let you take a breath as Hemp is a scientist. This sees him get the chance to study and experiment further, whether by choice or not..
It's a slightly different pace than the first books but that fits as Hemp is the thinker - yeah he can shoot zombies, but he does most of the heavy lifting when it comes to the long term plans of killing them in greater numbers, analysing the reasons that caused the apocalypse and ways to not only fight back but to set things on the right path.
August 27, 2014
This is probably my favorite of the chronicles so far... Hemp and Charlie are my Peeps!!! I find I am much like Charlie and won't make excuses for myself, like or hate me, dude that's your problem! Hemp is a all out rockstar of a sexy ass genius and continues to develop life saving and ingenuous inventions. This is a tale that flip flops from Charlie to Hemp and there is a heavy and intense plot that kept me from putting this book down before I reached the end... I am not ashamed to admit that during the climactic "wink wink Charlie" conclusion, I cried a tear or two. Hemp and Charlie are a match made in Rock n Roll and dipped in urushiol and love and sex and the sex pistols... Don't stop now... you gotta see where the stories go!!!
August 29, 2014
Hemp has to be one of my favourite characters from the first 2 books so it is really great to see him get his own chronicle (well sort of read it and see) an interesting set of twists in the plot see out heroes on a rescue mission amongst all sorts of other crazy antics. as with the other books in the series the balance of humour, horror and other stuff is perfect.
September 26, 2014
Want a book that will knock your socks off and put them back on for you? The Dead Hunger series delivers every single time. The paces are varied, which makes for a great roller coaster storyline. Author Eric Shelman is superb at writing dialogue and using it to move his stories. This is a great story of Hempstead pre and post apocalypse. Hemp might be the coolest brainiac you'll ever meet.
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March 2, 2014Another hit
it was.another great story that keeps.me coming b as co for more. the characters are great as always n I like how they brought in 2 new main characters to help the cause. what's even better is how Taylor will still have a family.
it was.another great story that keeps.me coming b as co for more. the characters are great as always n I like how they brought in 2 new main characters to help the cause. what's even better is how Taylor will still have a family.
May 23, 2016
The characters continue to be fabulous.
Each of the main characters have their own voice. And they care about others, which is unusual in the zombie hoards. The people are believable, and memorable. Can't wait on the next book.
Each of the main characters have their own voice. And they care about others, which is unusual in the zombie hoards. The people are believable, and memorable. Can't wait on the next book.
February 3, 2024
Love it
Scary new adventures in this one. The group learns new things, some terrifying and some hopeful. Men with evil intent show up trying to take what is not theirs. I can't wait to read the next one.
Scary new adventures in this one. The group learns new things, some terrifying and some hopeful. Men with evil intent show up trying to take what is not theirs. I can't wait to read the next one.
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