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The Last City: A Zombie Novel
The stunning, final chapter in the Resurrection Trilogy The end has come. Seattle has burned to the ground. The Rocky Mountain West is as empty as a moonscape. But the eastern United States is teeming with the infected, with militias, with bandits . . . and worse. Annie Starling is still alive, though, and she carries a great and terrible secret. If she and her companions can make it all the way to Atlanta, they might be able to save whatever scrap of civilization remains. But they can't get there alone, and the men who can lead the way may pose the most dangerous threat to her yet. Critical Praise for the Resurrection Trilogy "Riveting! Nail biting! A couldn't-put-down read that kept this Walking Dead fan on the edge of her seat." --Annie Reed, author of The Patient Z Files "For fans of World War Z and The Walking Dead, Michael J. Totten's Resurrection is the novel you've been waiting for." --Scott William Carter, author of Ghost Detective "Resurrection dragged me in from the first page, with fast-paced, suspense-filled action and multi-layered and totally believable characters. Painting a vivid and gritty picture of a post-apocalyptic Northwest, Totten puts us into the minds and emotional struggles of a group of mismatched survivors forced to band together for protection even when they're on the verge or ripping each other apart. He also wrote one of the scariest passages I've read in any horror or suspense story... so be warned if you're afraid of the dark, or water, or both." --JC Andrijeski, author of Rook
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2019
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August 24, 2021
Resurrection Series by Michael Totten
Resurrection: A Zombie Novel (Book 1)
Into the Wasteland (Book 2)
The Lost City (Book 3)
What a romp! This 3-book series is extremely hard to put down and in my case, I read them one after the next, unable to do anything but read the next exciting chapter! Well done for Totten!
Oddly enough, the title of the first book is Resurrection: A Zombie Novel, and yet, there are no zombies. Without giving away any of the story, the afflicted people are actually infected with a sickness, they aren't dead. I do understand why Totten used zombies in his series subtitle though--it's the right genre, just not accurate in the end.
I loved the well-developed, smart and realistic character development throughout this series. You could really understand each person's point of view, motivations and feelings and all of this made me care about everyone, whether I liked them or not. I am often annoyed by stupid, illogical characters that aren't consistent but Totten is very good at creating believable people who have quirks and personal agendas, flaws and interesting angles.
The plot of this story is great and so is the development of this new apocalyptic landscape. Totten fills in plenty of detail for every place they go and I actually pulled out an atlas so I could follow along. With real landmarks, it was fun to imagine how things might look and the excellent descriptions helped fill in the hazy details.
I loved the creep-show excitement and edge-of-your-seat chills and thrills--there were plenty of times I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what would happen next!
As much as I enjoyed this series, I did get worn out by the last book. I admit that I resorted to skimming through later chapters because I was tired of the extreme tension and worry that I felt. Also, some of the drawn-out conversations and philosophical banter got to be a bit much.
I was pleased with the wrap-up of the series and really happy that I'd discovered the first book.
Resurrection: A Zombie Novel (Book 1)
Into the Wasteland (Book 2)
The Lost City (Book 3)
What a romp! This 3-book series is extremely hard to put down and in my case, I read them one after the next, unable to do anything but read the next exciting chapter! Well done for Totten!
Oddly enough, the title of the first book is Resurrection: A Zombie Novel, and yet, there are no zombies. Without giving away any of the story, the afflicted people are actually infected with a sickness, they aren't dead. I do understand why Totten used zombies in his series subtitle though--it's the right genre, just not accurate in the end.
I loved the well-developed, smart and realistic character development throughout this series. You could really understand each person's point of view, motivations and feelings and all of this made me care about everyone, whether I liked them or not. I am often annoyed by stupid, illogical characters that aren't consistent but Totten is very good at creating believable people who have quirks and personal agendas, flaws and interesting angles.
The plot of this story is great and so is the development of this new apocalyptic landscape. Totten fills in plenty of detail for every place they go and I actually pulled out an atlas so I could follow along. With real landmarks, it was fun to imagine how things might look and the excellent descriptions helped fill in the hazy details.
I loved the creep-show excitement and edge-of-your-seat chills and thrills--there were plenty of times I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what would happen next!
As much as I enjoyed this series, I did get worn out by the last book. I admit that I resorted to skimming through later chapters because I was tired of the extreme tension and worry that I felt. Also, some of the drawn-out conversations and philosophical banter got to be a bit much.
I was pleased with the wrap-up of the series and really happy that I'd discovered the first book.
July 4, 2020
Good ending to a great series
I have enjoyed everything Mr. Totten's has written, both fiction and non fiction. All through this series you can feel some of his life experiences that he wrote about in his non fiction works. Although you feel the neverending dread of a classic zombie series Mr. Totten finished this one off with a positive ending. He has joined the likes of Max Brooks in writing an exceptional zombie storey with a positive ending. Well done Michael, well done!
I have enjoyed everything Mr. Totten's has written, both fiction and non fiction. All through this series you can feel some of his life experiences that he wrote about in his non fiction works. Although you feel the neverending dread of a classic zombie series Mr. Totten finished this one off with a positive ending. He has joined the likes of Max Brooks in writing an exceptional zombie storey with a positive ending. Well done Michael, well done!
March 14, 2021
Thankfully It's Over...
And with a good ending, too! In the final installment of this post-apocalyptic world, just when you think it can't get any worse, it does. It's almost stressful to read, because the odds of the characters you've come to know surviving just keep dropping. I need to relax with some fluffy romance now, I think. Whew!!
And with a good ending, too! In the final installment of this post-apocalyptic world, just when you think it can't get any worse, it does. It's almost stressful to read, because the odds of the characters you've come to know surviving just keep dropping. I need to relax with some fluffy romance now, I think. Whew!!
September 3, 2023
Great End to a Fun Series
This is the third book in this inventive, well-done series. The plot hummed along with enough zigs and zags to hold my attention. I love the characters in our little band of accidental heroes. Great character development throughout the series. I hope that the author gives us more stories set in this universe.
This is the third book in this inventive, well-done series. The plot hummed along with enough zigs and zags to hold my attention. I love the characters in our little band of accidental heroes. Great character development throughout the series. I hope that the author gives us more stories set in this universe.
July 6, 2020
Killer read
Amazing series! I couldn't put any of the books down! I do hope I can buy a physical copy of the third book. There was action from start to finish, each personality was fully identifiable as it's own separate from all others. I fell head over heels for it.
Amazing series! I couldn't put any of the books down! I do hope I can buy a physical copy of the third book. There was action from start to finish, each personality was fully identifiable as it's own separate from all others. I fell head over heels for it.
November 23, 2020
Not a bad series. Hard to put down!
The first book was written well enough that I had two order books two and three. I really hate having to wait and order books in a series, they get expensive for a free read. Really makes you think about what could be if.......
The first book was written well enough that I had two order books two and three. I really hate having to wait and order books in a series, they get expensive for a free read. Really makes you think about what could be if.......
December 16, 2020
This is a great series. You need to read all three books.
This book was very well written and caught my attention from the first page of the first book in the series. I'd love to read more from this author.
This book was very well written and caught my attention from the first page of the first book in the series. I'd love to read more from this author.
January 13, 2021
Zombie romp + the meaning of life
I enjoyed this series. The characters and drama between them had more substance than is typical for the genre, with a few existential crises included. That's a natural response to the apocalypse! Fun quick read.
I enjoyed this series. The characters and drama between them had more substance than is typical for the genre, with a few existential crises included. That's a natural response to the apocalypse! Fun quick read.
May 26, 2021
Red Posy
I have read all 3 books in this series and I have to admit that is something I don't do. But this series has it all. I loved these books. Awesome is all I can say. Thanks Michael J. Totten you rock!
I have read all 3 books in this series and I have to admit that is something I don't do. But this series has it all. I loved these books. Awesome is all I can say. Thanks Michael J. Totten you rock!
February 13, 2022
Awesome series
This series of books would make a fantastic movie. Anyone who loves the walking dead would and should read Michael's books I was hooked the minute I read the first book. I could not stop reading until I finished the last book.
This series of books would make a fantastic movie. Anyone who loves the walking dead would and should read Michael's books I was hooked the minute I read the first book. I could not stop reading until I finished the last book.
July 2, 2025
Loved this series
As a zombie post apocalypse lover and reader of all things zombie, this was an excellent series. Annie and Hughes and Parker and Kyle kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I highly recommend it.
As a zombie post apocalypse lover and reader of all things zombie, this was an excellent series. Annie and Hughes and Parker and Kyle kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I highly recommend it.
January 28, 2026
great series
Great story, good characterization, enough so you understand the characters, I really enjoy seeing how different authors see how society devolves. Definitely recommended, couldn’t put it down.
Great story, good characterization, enough so you understand the characters, I really enjoy seeing how different authors see how society devolves. Definitely recommended, couldn’t put it down.
August 6, 2020
PHENOMENAL BOOK
I loved all of these books. I fell in love with Annie, Hughes, Parker, and Kyle. Brilliant series. I was sad to see it end. Absolutely amazing!!
I loved all of these books. I fell in love with Annie, Hughes, Parker, and Kyle. Brilliant series. I was sad to see it end. Absolutely amazing!!
May 8, 2021
Great story
Could not put my kindle down, if you are looking for the perfect series? I recommend this story you will be captured by the characters
Could not put my kindle down, if you are looking for the perfect series? I recommend this story you will be captured by the characters
November 22, 2021
This entire series was exceptional. With its different spin on zombies, it stands out in a crowded field.
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