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Riker's Apocalypse #2
The Plan
"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.
- GenresZombiesHorrorApocalyptic
415 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2019
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September 24, 2019
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
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
August 19, 2020
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.
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.
November 5, 2021
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.
March 17, 2019
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.
April 22, 2019
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.
March 29, 2019
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!
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!
April 21, 2019
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.
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.
March 1, 2022
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!
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!
March 16, 2019
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.
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.
March 25, 2019
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.
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.
May 12, 2019
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.
January 8, 2023
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.
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.
June 8, 2025
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.
July 7, 2025
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
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
March 19, 2019
Another winner leaving you begging for me, an entire year to wait for the next is horrible,
March 19, 2019
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
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
March 25, 2019
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
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
April 6, 2019
More
This is turning out to be a good series. I can't wait for the next book to come out. Steve-O rocks!
This is turning out to be a good series. I can't wait for the next book to come out. Steve-O rocks!
April 9, 2019
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.
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.
April 10, 2019
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.
Really enjoying this take on how it could be in a zombie Apocalypse! Can't wait for the next one to come out.
April 18, 2019
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.
Once again, I was enthralled with the story, writing and character development. Looking forward to Book 3!! Thanks Shawn. Good book.
July 11, 2019
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.
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.
October 11, 2020
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.
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.
April 19, 2022
Good book, a bit predictable but I enjoyed the characters.
November 1, 2024
Loved the movement of the story. The diversity is great as well.
July 29, 2025
Great read
Extremely well done ZA novel, when the author wrecks a world he does a great job on it! Headed for no.3!
Extremely well done ZA novel, when the author wrecks a world he does a great job on it! Headed for no.3!
October 7, 2019
Zombies Have Lost
Zombies have lost in The Plan by Shawn Chesser. I say this with much regret for the first book, The Promise, entertained and made me like Shawn's writing.
I guess that is to be expected. I'll try to tell you why without saying much about the actual plot or putting in anything that will tell you how it ends.
The start of The Plan is right where we left off. But now we have a new type of zombie running around. They are called darts, and dart is what they do. Fast, unpredictable, and very hungry. This is where I started to not like the book.
One of the things you'll learn about me is I like the lumbering type of zombie, not the fast type. The reason being if a virus takes over the human body it will have a hard time controlling it. The human brain takes months to learn how to do something besides roll. How, knowing the size of a virus, does one learn to run? The thing has a hard enough time keeping the body upright, let alone running. This is where Shawn loses me as a reader. Maybe I'm becoming more picky than the average, but it is my opinion.
The book contains more lapses in POV than the prior on. We jump around somehow knowing why a person did something and no explanation of why. Just, "And Mary reached out her hand because she wanted the object." But we're in Bill's POV so how does he know she just wanted it? Drives me crazy because the works are not omnipotent POV.
Still, I did enjoy the work for the details on how the characters make their way to where they are going. One thing I will say is Shawn does have a good eye for detail there.
Zombies have lost in The Plan by Shawn Chesser. I say this with much regret for the first book, The Promise, entertained and made me like Shawn's writing.
I guess that is to be expected. I'll try to tell you why without saying much about the actual plot or putting in anything that will tell you how it ends.
The start of The Plan is right where we left off. But now we have a new type of zombie running around. They are called darts, and dart is what they do. Fast, unpredictable, and very hungry. This is where I started to not like the book.
One of the things you'll learn about me is I like the lumbering type of zombie, not the fast type. The reason being if a virus takes over the human body it will have a hard time controlling it. The human brain takes months to learn how to do something besides roll. How, knowing the size of a virus, does one learn to run? The thing has a hard enough time keeping the body upright, let alone running. This is where Shawn loses me as a reader. Maybe I'm becoming more picky than the average, but it is my opinion.
The book contains more lapses in POV than the prior on. We jump around somehow knowing why a person did something and no explanation of why. Just, "And Mary reached out her hand because she wanted the object." But we're in Bill's POV so how does he know she just wanted it? Drives me crazy because the works are not omnipotent POV.
Still, I did enjoy the work for the details on how the characters make their way to where they are going. One thing I will say is Shawn does have a good eye for detail there.
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