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Dead Highways #2
Dead Highways
Book 2 in the Dead Highways series.
The apocalypse began inside a secret government laboratory in Nevada. One week later, most of the world lay in a deep sleep.
But not for long.
Reprogrammed with a single purpose, the newly infected awaken and begin migrating across the country like soldiers on a mission, killing anything that crosses their path.
For Jimmy, his mundane existence of working at his grandmother's used bookstore is upended by the end of the world. One minute he's reading science fiction and fantasy novels, wishing he were the hero of the story, the next he's traveling as part of a ragtag group of survivors, fighting to stay alive and searching for answers.
Why did this happen?
Where are the infected going?
And what is guiding them?
But on these dead highways Jimmy may discover something even greater—his place in the world. Even if everyone else is gone.
The apocalypse began inside a secret government laboratory in Nevada. One week later, most of the world lay in a deep sleep.
But not for long.
Reprogrammed with a single purpose, the newly infected awaken and begin migrating across the country like soldiers on a mission, killing anything that crosses their path.
For Jimmy, his mundane existence of working at his grandmother's used bookstore is upended by the end of the world. One minute he's reading science fiction and fantasy novels, wishing he were the hero of the story, the next he's traveling as part of a ragtag group of survivors, fighting to stay alive and searching for answers.
Why did this happen?
Where are the infected going?
And what is guiding them?
But on these dead highways Jimmy may discover something even greater—his place in the world. Even if everyone else is gone.
286 pages, ebook
First published February 28, 2013
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About the author
Richard Brown
12 books61 followersNew YA book, I'LL BRING YOU BACK, coming Dec 17, 2019.
Richard Brown is the author of five novels, including the post-apocalyptic series, Dead Highways. He has also published a collection of poetry and a short graphic novel. When he’s not writing, Richard enjoys spending time with his family, studying history and economics, and playing board games.
Richard Brown is the author of five novels, including the post-apocalyptic series, Dead Highways. He has also published a collection of poetry and a short graphic novel. When he’s not writing, Richard enjoys spending time with his family, studying history and economics, and playing board games.
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September 20, 2019
I think I liked this book better than the first. The pace is perfect. Not too fast, not slow at all. I feel the suspence every page. I also love the changes that has come with the story. Can't wait to read the next book!
October 7, 2018
When I finished reading the first book I knew I had to read this book. This book is more action packed and better than the first book in someways.
The main character's name is Jimmy and he's a twenty-two year old book-nerd who has no friends. He use to live with his grandma and he use to work at her used bookstore. You feel for the guy because you can imagine being in his place and so the feelings/reactions to the story progression are more real. The book ends on a cliffhanger making me desperate to read what happened next!
By his side, are a weird bunch of misfits, including a cop, a prostitute, a drug dealer, and even a newborn baby. The group are on a mission and that is to get to the cops son, who is in another country - which is a crazy idea when you think about it.
Not realizing until later, that their new rout is in the same direction where the infected are heading to.
I'm not sure why the zombie are heading west or for what reason but I want to find out! But we are going to find out soon as the characters are heading that way. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to continue.
The main character's name is Jimmy and he's a twenty-two year old book-nerd who has no friends. He use to live with his grandma and he use to work at her used bookstore. You feel for the guy because you can imagine being in his place and so the feelings/reactions to the story progression are more real. The book ends on a cliffhanger making me desperate to read what happened next!
By his side, are a weird bunch of misfits, including a cop, a prostitute, a drug dealer, and even a newborn baby. The group are on a mission and that is to get to the cops son, who is in another country - which is a crazy idea when you think about it.
Not realizing until later, that their new rout is in the same direction where the infected are heading to.
I'm not sure why the zombie are heading west or for what reason but I want to find out! But we are going to find out soon as the characters are heading that way. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to continue.
September 8, 2014
Still full of pop culture reference I can follow, this book was worth much more than I paid for it. Truly a fun, fast and highly entertaining read but you do not need to take my word for it. Book one is free on Amazon. Grab a copy and see for yourself.
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WaAr
October 14, 2014
Good book
If you like a dork then you will love the characters in this zombie tale. It's kind of a corny story but you will still come back for more
If you like a dork then you will love the characters in this zombie tale. It's kind of a corny story but you will still come back for more
March 1, 2015
My review from the first book, Dead Highways: Origins holds completely true for this book, too.
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