The Plan

Riker's Apocalypse #2

by Shawn Chesser

"Shawn Chesser is a master of the zombie genre." Mark Tufo – Best-selling author of the Zombie Fallout series "Through a combination of tight, well-structured plots and fully realized characters, Chesser has emerged as one of the top indie writers in the business." Joe McKinney – Two-time Bram Stoker Award winner and best-selling author of the Dead World series RIKER’S THE PLAN Edited by Monique Happy Editorial Services 118,000 words What would you do if you saw the zombie apocalypse coming and had time to prepare? Where would you go? Who would you take with you? Who could you trust? Following their flight from zombie-infested New York and flush with cash from a recent inheritance, Army veteran Lee Riker and his sister Tara are holed up with their new friend Steve-O in a multimillion-dollar Miami Beach waterside mansion. Hope for the best, plan for the worst. Having witnessed firsthand the emergence of a virus that brings the newly dead back to life and hungry for human flesh, the trio are holding out hope the government will sterilize the flashpoints of infection and eventually achieve full containment of what the Centers for Disease Control are reporting as the fastest spreading virus mankind has ever seen. But hopes are quickly dashed and worst fears are realized when the aptly named Romero virus shows up on their doorstep, forcing them to flee the tropical paradise with little more than the clothes on their backs and a semblance of a plan. A plan whose few firm details Tara is afraid to divulge lest doing so jinx it for them all. A plan Riker knows from experience will likely not survive first contact with the enemy. A plan that will require teamwork and a whole lot of luck if they are going to survive to see it through.

Genres: Zombies, Horror, Apocalyptic

415 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2019

Reviews

[Nicole Green]

Loved the idea, but I found myself talking to the characters about what naive idiots they were.
Even without the zombies world on any other day someone would have held them up at gunpoint for taking a hunk of cash out of their wallet in a crowd, for sun-baking when you know bad things are on their way, and for not even packing adequate food when going on a long trip. EVERYONE goes for excess food when going on a road trip - except these guys, when they don't know when the next shop is coming up or how long they will be driving for.
so many obvious and so annoying plot holes

[Louise Feagans]

Riker's 2

Another excellent book by Shawn Chesser in the Riker's Apocalypse! I really love the characters especially Steve, he is just the best character I have read in a long time.

[Corinne Marshall]

Loved this second book. I like how the zombie apocalypse is slowly building up to an unsuspecting population and that Riker Tara and Steve - O are trying to stay one step ahead. Can't wait for the next book.

[Hammy]

It was okay. Really just a long road trip story with a tough of the beginning of the zombie outbreak, kind of slow and a bit boring and repetitive in parts. Hopefully part 3 picks up.

[Krys]

After I finished the first audiobook, the next one in the series started playing automatically and I needed something to listen to in the background while I was cleaning. I also thought maybe there was a chance that the story would get more meaty, but nope. Feels like version 1.5 of the first book for the first several chapters I listened to. There was even a scene where all the MCs stood and watched a hatch crash into a nearby dock despite seeing all the people on board behaving erratically (not something you see on a normal day, and something that should send you running away during a zombie apocalypse) and didn’t start running until several zombies had jumped ship and tackled a few escaping survivors. And even then, the sister ran back and tried to bring the beer (a joke, surely) and the male MC continued to stand there until at least 6 people were killed. Why? Get your ass inside, get your shit and haul ass, or activate the hurricane shutters if the house has automatic ones, which as it’s a pro athlete’s mansion in Miami, I figure it does. The brother and sister also discuss calling the cops which makes no fucking sense, what in the world are they gonna do against a zombie? You’ve watched zombies get lit up with bullets and still keep coming, the only thing calling the cops will do is give the zombies more food. After that, I decided to stop.

Not eating cause I didn’t get very far into the book.

[Joan]

Chesser got me hooked with his on-going Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse series and with the second book in his new series, he has done it again. His writing and story telling puts you right in the story. The characters are so well written that as you read, you can picture them in your mind and really care about their welfare. While much of the world's population is still unaware, the Romero Virus has now spread to the UK,Germany and Russia. Planes with infected land and spread the virus, hospitals fall as victims come for help and then end up spreading the virus even further and the US government is slowly collapsing. Leland "Lee" Riker, his sister Tara and their new friend Steve-O travel across country to reach their home. I love how Chesser throws in Star Wars references and the humour with the lovable Steve-O. I highly recommend this series and Chesser's STZA series to any fan of the zombie genre if you love a story with a bite.

[C.M. Rutherford]

Having fled New York just in time to beat the Romero virus, before it became total mayhem. Lee Riker and his sister Tara find them selves in Florida in the lap of luxury. That doesn't last long as Romero rears it's ugly head. The siblings find themselves on the run once again trying to keep in front of the pandemonium the virus is causing. Shawn Chesser always does a great job with his characters making them both memorable and likable. The second book in the series does not disappoint. I highly recommend this to all the ZomPoc fans out there.

[Marianne]

Wonderful read!

The Plan was a fantastic continuance of Rikers Apocalypse. Book 1 was great but book 2 was spellbinding. I was unable to put it down but had to make myself pause for some sleep. (Had to keep my 16 month old granddaughter Adaline the next day and she is a handful!) Finished it tonight and was mind hungry for more! Keep up the fantastic work and I’m ready for book 3 as soon as you can possibly get it done!

[Jon Theisen]

I could not put it down.

Once again, the author has managed to thrill us with an excellent story that’s filled with thrills and chills enough for anyone. The protagonist Lee Riker, his sister Tara and their cowboy friend Stevo-O travel across country trying to escape for the Romeo virus barely escaping with their lives as the try to make it to their refuge. I highly recommend this second book of the series.

[Sharon Hendrix]

Great book!

I love this series! Lee, Tara and Steve-O have made it to New Mexico-by the skin of their teeth. Their luck seems to be holding up…until the reach Casa Riker. Tara is not happy with big brother after finding out who all is waiting for them inside.
On to book 3 to see what happens to them next!

[Angie Anderson]

Absofreakinlutly awsome

as usual, Shawn has delivered a top notch book. His strong characters and terribly warped sense of timing and humor have combined in this series to create a fan....again.

[Judy Hickman]

Excellent second book

Excellent second book in this series. I really enjoyed learning about Riker, their trip criss country was definitely busy. Especially as we see the Romero Virus continue to spread. It will be interesting to see how this story evolves in the third book.

[Chrystal Roe]

Great

The Romero virus shows up in Florida. This sends Riker and his group headed west. Plenty of action and danger are ahead on this trip. I'm looking forward to the next one in this series.

[Auntmolly]

A very good take on the beginnings of a zombie apocalypse. I love the camaraderie and vivid details of the progression of the plague. The characters are relatable and likable. Can’t wait for the next installment.

[Park Family]

solid take on a classic genre

Well written and well paced with characters you’re invested in this is a good read - not a lot of gore, jump scares and the like but solid story telling

[George Moody]

Great read...

The main characters are developing very nicely into accomplished survivors abd budding zombie hunters. Starting no. 3 as I write this. Very engaging series, keep up the great work Shawn.

[Karen]

Another winner leaving you begging for me, an entire year to wait for the next is horrible,

[P TRAINOR]

Absolutely fantastic story

Really well put together can’t wait to see what happens next. This feels like a much more realistic view of how the world falls

[Vicki Jowers]

Great Book

Good reading Shawn want let you down for a page turner. Tried to read it slowly but ended up not putting it down till finished

[Erica]

More

This is turning out to be a good series. I can't wait for the next book to come out. Steve-O rocks!

[Rebecca Reid]

Amazing as always!

Shawn Chesser never fails. Great characters and never-ending zombies. I can't wait for the next one. Be sure to check out his other stories while you wait.

[Kathy D Dodge]

Great series

Really enjoying this take on how it could be in a zombie Apocalypse! Can't wait for the next one to come out.

[Lynn Furderer]

Shawn Chesser is great

Once again, I was enthralled with the story, writing and character development. Looking forward to Book 3!! Thanks Shawn. Good book.

[Skellingtonjr]

Okay

Slow plodding plot but the content and prose are okay. I hope the next book actually gets going. This is a slow burn down to get the full apocalypse going.

[Sheila scott]

Great story continues

The dynamic trio continues with a great story line and easy banter that makes you feel like a part of the family. Excellent narrative, made it feel you were there.

[Debra]

Good book, a bit predictable but I enjoyed the characters.

[Virginia]

Loved the movement of the story. The diversity is great as well.

[Eric Prater]

Great read

Extremely well done ZA novel, when the author wrecks a world he does a great job on it! Headed for no.3!

[BH Gill]

Some things are occasionally over explained. Good voice narration. Interesting story line, curious to see how things continue.

[Dan Kennerson]

Good book, interesting characters.