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Zombies! #4
Nowhere To Hide
Welcome to Book 4 of the Zombies! series. This series is meant to be read in order, so if you haven't read or listened to Books 1- 3 yet you're in for a treat!
In this addition to the series the world becomes a more complicated place for Kyler as he's asked to do things that are gradually eating away at his sense of right and wrong. The people closest to him start to question his loyalty as he fights to maintain his self-respect on an increasingly slippery moral slope. A state away Kelly and Randy have no problem breaking rules and would gladly take a running leap onto a slippery slope if needed to save their girls form the clutches of the Brotherhood. For reasons they have a hard time understanding that group of thugs just keeps throwing resources at trying to capture them.
In this addition to the series the world becomes a more complicated place for Kyler as he's asked to do things that are gradually eating away at his sense of right and wrong. The people closest to him start to question his loyalty as he fights to maintain his self-respect on an increasingly slippery moral slope. A state away Kelly and Randy have no problem breaking rules and would gladly take a running leap onto a slippery slope if needed to save their girls form the clutches of the Brotherhood. For reasons they have a hard time understanding that group of thugs just keeps throwing resources at trying to capture them.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 14, 2019
About the author
R.S. Merritt
71 books487 followersLiving in a lighthouse as a child led me early to a love of reading. Despite what you may have been told the life of a lighthouse keeper's son is not all Glamour and Parties. There's a lot of time when there really isn't much to do besides wonder if the fog horn has finally made you deaf or watch your dad pull fishing lures out of different parts of people's bodies. (You'd be amazed!)
Two of my favorite houses growing up!
I read. I read a lot. We had a 'reading caterpillar' around the room at my school where every time you read a book you put your name on your color paper and hung it up. The teacher had to give me two colors because it was looking more like a worm than a caterpillar. I devoured CS Lewis before moving on to Tolkien. Reading has continued to be a big part of my life. I've moved into Alternative Realities by guys like Stirling and my guilty pleasure is Zombie novels. I can't seem to get enough of them!
I like reading about the extremes people will go to to survive. The ones who can rise above the rest and keep their sense of right and wrong. When humanity crumbles around them these flawed heroes stand tall and try to make their way. They go from struggling to pay the phone bill to struggling to keep themselves and others alive. I like to see how this either hardens or breaks them. I think these stories speak at a very primal level. I enjoy the journey greatly as I get to tag along seeing how the survivors manage and how the experience forges them into something more than they were.
I look forward to sharing the journey with you all!
Sincerely,
R S Merritt
Two of my favorite houses growing up!
I read. I read a lot. We had a 'reading caterpillar' around the room at my school where every time you read a book you put your name on your color paper and hung it up. The teacher had to give me two colors because it was looking more like a worm than a caterpillar. I devoured CS Lewis before moving on to Tolkien. Reading has continued to be a big part of my life. I've moved into Alternative Realities by guys like Stirling and my guilty pleasure is Zombie novels. I can't seem to get enough of them!
I like reading about the extremes people will go to to survive. The ones who can rise above the rest and keep their sense of right and wrong. When humanity crumbles around them these flawed heroes stand tall and try to make their way. They go from struggling to pay the phone bill to struggling to keep themselves and others alive. I like to see how this either hardens or breaks them. I think these stories speak at a very primal level. I enjoy the journey greatly as I get to tag along seeing how the survivors manage and how the experience forges them into something more than they were.
I look forward to sharing the journey with you all!
Sincerely,
R S Merritt
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December 14, 2019
Book 4 is out! It's an exciting time for me to see the adventures that played out in my head being bound and dropped into a book. The story evolves as Kyler gets dragged deeper and deeper into a world he doesn't want any part of. A world that keeps coming for Kelly and Randy a state away who are struggling to keep their children alive. Like trying to keep up with a toddler in a Zombie apocalypse wasn't bad enough they managed to get into a blood feud with the militia group controlling the region they're trying to escape from.
If you've ever stood on a sea wall when a hurricane is rolling in and watched the waves as they roll back out to sea colliding with the incoming ones you have some idea of what "a day in the life of" looks like to the survivors. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Also, if you happened to call in sick from work on that day you watched the hurricane roll in with the intention of going surfing in that hot mess of an ocean make sure you check first to see if you're going to end up on the news.... Whoops...
If you've ever stood on a sea wall when a hurricane is rolling in and watched the waves as they roll back out to sea colliding with the incoming ones you have some idea of what "a day in the life of" looks like to the survivors. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Also, if you happened to call in sick from work on that day you watched the hurricane roll in with the intention of going surfing in that hot mess of an ocean make sure you check first to see if you're going to end up on the news.... Whoops...
September 1, 2020
[The] Zombies! series continues to excite and enthrall. 'Nowhere to Hide' is engaging and showcases the well-developed characters strengths and weaknesses under incredible direst (physically and emotionally) while trying to not only protect their personal well-being, but those of the even more vulnerable children. Fear and exhaustion often got the best of them and made clear/good decision making that much more difficult. Very exciting and at times quite emotional. The zombie action was intense and always a thrill.
Many thanks to narrator Mike Thomas for the intense, believable and unique voice he gives to each character.
Many thanks to narrator Mike Thomas for the intense, believable and unique voice he gives to each character.
January 27, 2021
Poor Tony and Kyler.
These Brotherhood peopleare horrid.
These Brotherhood peopleare horrid.
January 9, 2021
I could not put this book down. I felt like I was roaming the streets and running with the characters. This series has me hooked.
The characters once again have me joining in their struggles and fight for survival. Love it!
The characters once again have me joining in their struggles and fight for survival. Love it!
July 8, 2023
great story
The lot twists and turns and keeps drawing you in. I kept reading last night until 2:30
The moral implications that are being explored now are chilling and I can’t edit yo see where that goes
The lot twists and turns and keeps drawing you in. I kept reading last night until 2:30
The moral implications that are being explored now are chilling and I can’t edit yo see where that goes
January 3, 2020
Great
Good story characters are engaging and you root for them. I can't wait for the next one to come out
Good story characters are engaging and you root for them. I can't wait for the next one to come out
October 1, 2020
Blown away!
If I could give 6 stars I would! I think this was my favorite book so far in the series. The twist and turns have me up way past my bed time. No spoilers but damn and double damn on some of the chapters. I don’t want it to end yet I can’t wait to see how it all pans out. On to 5th and thank you for writing such phenomenal zombie series!!!!!!
If I could give 6 stars I would! I think this was my favorite book so far in the series. The twist and turns have me up way past my bed time. No spoilers but damn and double damn on some of the chapters. I don’t want it to end yet I can’t wait to see how it all pans out. On to 5th and thank you for writing such phenomenal zombie series!!!!!!
September 1, 2020
What more can a family endure?
R. S. Merritt has done it again! This installment of the Zombies! series is just as good as the last ones. Again, I highly recommend this book and the series.
R. S. Merritt has done it again! This installment of the Zombies! series is just as good as the last ones. Again, I highly recommend this book and the series.
May 23, 2020
Great book of the series. Lots of Zombie action with a great story behind it.
March 21, 2021
Good story awful editing
So many errors missed by the editing process but a good zombie story. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
So many errors missed by the editing process but a good zombie story. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
June 30, 2021
Main Characters Will Eventually Die
Ahhh, that was hard to read. I'm crying 😢. This book is longer than the first two and it's a nail-biter
Ahhh, that was hard to read. I'm crying 😢. This book is longer than the first two and it's a nail-biter
April 20, 2023
Zombie Mayhem
This book keeps you reading whether you have other things to do or not. Action flows and chsracters keep getting stronger.
This book keeps you reading whether you have other things to do or not. Action flows and chsracters keep getting stronger.
May 5, 2023
Great series but…
My only complaint regarding this series is the number of typos. Otherwise love these books! I have been reading through them pretty quickly.
My only complaint regarding this series is the number of typos. Otherwise love these books! I have been reading through them pretty quickly.
March 31, 2020
Above normal Zombie horror!
I am going to hate for this series to end! Love the good characters and hate the bad guys. Not wasting any time going for book #5.
I am going to hate for this series to end! Love the good characters and hate the bad guys. Not wasting any time going for book #5.
December 12, 2021
Brilliantly written plot that you can't put down
Brilliantly written plot that you can't put down this series of books are not your typical Zombie apocalypse book and the plot and story link between the characters as they navigate through this new world where they will live or die in moments if you make the wrong decision
Brilliantly written plot that you can't put down this series of books are not your typical Zombie apocalypse book and the plot and story link between the characters as they navigate through this new world where they will live or die in moments if you make the wrong decision
November 16, 2021
Great series
Looking forward to more. Can't put them down. I highly recommend reading them. So much action and suspense. You never know what the characters will get into next.
Looking forward to more. Can't put them down. I highly recommend reading them. So much action and suspense. You never know what the characters will get into next.
July 24, 2023
book 4 the edge of your seat action continues
I’m addicted. It is exciting and thrilling and intense. Some typos but who cares. The characters could be me or anyone just trying to survive. Excellent storyline and characters.
I’m addicted. It is exciting and thrilling and intense. Some typos but who cares. The characters could be me or anyone just trying to survive. Excellent storyline and characters.
January 17, 2024
TONY!! Tony!! How dare you take such a sweet funny loveable man away from us!!
I’m so mad and hurt and sad.
I feel like I have lost a friend , why couldn’t you have killed a kid 😂
Don’t talk to me for a while I’m not your friend 😂 (as if we have actually ever spoke )
Love the book tho but really pissed off about Tony.
Couldn’t you make him immune 😭
I’m so mad and hurt and sad.
I feel like I have lost a friend , why couldn’t you have killed a kid 😂
Don’t talk to me for a while I’m not your friend 😂 (as if we have actually ever spoke )
Love the book tho but really pissed off about Tony.
Couldn’t you make him immune 😭
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December 17, 2019
The book is a fun, fast exciting read. Lots of fun, except the thugs are a little to “stupid” to me. In a world with almost nothing left, i cannot see the continued pursuit of Kelly and Randy.
I do however love Kyles adventures!
I do however love Kyles adventures!
July 24, 2021
Great series
These books just get better. The brotherhood are chasing Randy and Kelly round the country trying to capture them .The story is fast paced and full of action . I would definitely recommend this whole series.
These books just get better. The brotherhood are chasing Randy and Kelly round the country trying to capture them .The story is fast paced and full of action . I would definitely recommend this whole series.
July 11, 2021
Family
A great book to read. A husband and wife goes to no end to keep their family alive. This is a great series.
A great book to read. A husband and wife goes to no end to keep their family alive. This is a great series.
July 13, 2021
A great read
Intense action. Full of twists and turns. Great characters. Fun and easy to read with good editing. I enjoyed it.
Intense action. Full of twists and turns. Great characters. Fun and easy to read with good editing. I enjoyed it.
January 31, 2024
Nonstop, runnin' and gunnin'! Excellent series .
January 4, 2020
Great book in highly addictive series
I stumbled across the first book in this series day before yesterday& just now finished book 4 as I really got caught up in the story and involved in following the characters as they do their best to survive the zombie apocalypse while finding &then keeping their family safe from not just the zombie threat but other humans willing to do anything to inflict their ideology on everyone else. Truly an awesome read & I just hope that I don't have too long a wait for the next title in the series.
I stumbled across the first book in this series day before yesterday& just now finished book 4 as I really got caught up in the story and involved in following the characters as they do their best to survive the zombie apocalypse while finding &then keeping their family safe from not just the zombie threat but other humans willing to do anything to inflict their ideology on everyone else. Truly an awesome read & I just hope that I don't have too long a wait for the next title in the series.
November 25, 2023
Who decided who was" Bad".
Are the zombies getting smarter? Or are we just getting more exhausted. We better watch them closely and not take anything for granted.
I don't know how much more Kyler can take using people as a distraction. What if these people are not really that bad.
Are the zombies getting smarter? Or are we just getting more exhausted. We better watch them closely and not take anything for granted.
I don't know how much more Kyler can take using people as a distraction. What if these people are not really that bad.
December 29, 2019
Good
The storytelling is good, it flows very easily. The characters are very likable and have developed skills which help them survive in a world gone mad. Action and excitement abound this tale.
The storytelling is good, it flows very easily. The characters are very likable and have developed skills which help them survive in a world gone mad. Action and excitement abound this tale.
May 20, 2025
Excellent
Enjoyed the chase just couldn't put it down so on to the next book I definitely recommend this series more because of the survival part than reading about zombies some of the humans are worse than the zombies
Enjoyed the chase just couldn't put it down so on to the next book I definitely recommend this series more because of the survival part than reading about zombies some of the humans are worse than the zombies
January 2, 2020
So good
The fourth installment did not disappoint me at all. I am super invested in both of the story lines and cannot wait for them to finally intersect. On to book 5!
The fourth installment did not disappoint me at all. I am super invested in both of the story lines and cannot wait for them to finally intersect. On to book 5!
June 29, 2022
Yep more of the same.
November 6, 2023
great book
Easy reading, relatable characters and a great storyline. I love all his books and it’s great to see the stories evolve.
Easy reading, relatable characters and a great storyline. I love all his books and it’s great to see the stories evolve.
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