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Zombies! #3
Violence Solves Everything
Pick up where Book 2 of the Zombies! series left off. Continue the adventure as Randy and Kelly continue the search for their daughters in a world gone mad. Kyler doggedly pursues his assigned espionage mission no longer knowing whether or not he believes in it. The girls struggle with loss in a hard world that continues to challenge their will to survive and their faith in their parents to come rescue them. This Post Apocalyptic thrill ride continues to power through a world of lost souls reeking of death and misery. Join in the journey.This is Book 3 of the Zombies! Series. It is highly advised to start with Book 1 as these book are intended to be read in order.
- GenresZombies
292 pages, Paperback
First published August 9, 2019
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About the author
R.S. Merritt
37 books468 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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August 10, 2019
Hot off the presses!
This book continues the journey of the characters who managed to live through books one and two. So not too many of them! Suffice it to say Kyler keeps on trucking and trying to figure out his place in this new world. Kelly and Randy remain committed to finding and reuniting with their girls. The world continues to fall apart even as local despots try to rebuild it in their own images.
I hope you enjoy the journey!
R S Merritt
This book continues the journey of the characters who managed to live through books one and two. So not too many of them! Suffice it to say Kyler keeps on trucking and trying to figure out his place in this new world. Kelly and Randy remain committed to finding and reuniting with their girls. The world continues to fall apart even as local despots try to rebuild it in their own images.
I hope you enjoy the journey!
R S Merritt
July 15, 2020
Book #3 of the Zombies! series continues to electrify with the nonstop emotional and physical challenges these characters must endure (if they are to survive) in the midst of a Zombie apocalypse with no foreseeable end (or rest for the weary) in sight.
Of course, the pre-apocalypse human derelicts who have survived are banning together and loving the advantages a lawless world now allows for their degenerate desires. For example, a preacher (who calls himself a man of the cloth) terrifies me more than the zombies ever could. - Gotta watch out for those wolves in sheep clothing - not so easy when you are also constantly looking over your shoulder for Zombies - who are looking even harder for a yummy human to be their next meal. . .
I am inspired by the lengths survivors will go to find, protect and sacrifice for their loved ones. Eager to find out what happens in book #4!
Narrator Mike Thomas does a fantastic job with all of the characters and a delight listen to!
Of course, the pre-apocalypse human derelicts who have survived are banning together and loving the advantages a lawless world now allows for their degenerate desires. For example, a preacher (who calls himself a man of the cloth) terrifies me more than the zombies ever could. - Gotta watch out for those wolves in sheep clothing - not so easy when you are also constantly looking over your shoulder for Zombies - who are looking even harder for a yummy human to be their next meal. . .
I am inspired by the lengths survivors will go to find, protect and sacrifice for their loved ones. Eager to find out what happens in book #4!
Narrator Mike Thomas does a fantastic job with all of the characters and a delight listen to!
January 26, 2021
The Brotherhood and Sisterhood for Senator Wilcox are bloody insane. They're definitely Republicans.
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January 9, 2021
Wow. Each book has its own set of adventures and characters. The struggles the kids endure is intense. I love the fact that you never know what characters are good or evil. Another great read!
August 27, 2019
Well Done Story
The story continues as Kelly, Randy, and Tony continue their journey to find their children. Eric and the kids also fight to stay alive in a zombie infested world where other humans battle for control. There is sadness, death, but also times of joy. Also enjoy Kyler's story and hope he joins our main characters soon. Looking forward to the next book.
The story continues as Kelly, Randy, and Tony continue their journey to find their children. Eric and the kids also fight to stay alive in a zombie infested world where other humans battle for control. There is sadness, death, but also times of joy. Also enjoy Kyler's story and hope he joins our main characters soon. Looking forward to the next book.
December 27, 2019
Good
This novel and indeed the entire series is page after page of exciting drama and some heartwarming moments. When disaster strikes, Randy and Kelly must travel thousands of mile to reach their children. They must fight both their fellow man and beasts.
This novel and indeed the entire series is page after page of exciting drama and some heartwarming moments. When disaster strikes, Randy and Kelly must travel thousands of mile to reach their children. They must fight both their fellow man and beasts.
March 18, 2020
Exciting storyline!
Likable characters that just can't stay out of trouble, deadly trouble. Anyone that likes to read horror/thriller type books should read this Zombie Series. Myself, I'm in a hurry to get book #4!
Likable characters that just can't stay out of trouble, deadly trouble. Anyone that likes to read horror/thriller type books should read this Zombie Series. Myself, I'm in a hurry to get book #4!
June 30, 2021
Can't put it down
I really enjoyed this book. A mother and father goes to no end to find their kids. The kids are smart and knows how to survive, from the oldest all the way to the youngest
I really enjoyed this book. A mother and father goes to no end to find their kids. The kids are smart and knows how to survive, from the oldest all the way to the youngest
May 27, 2020
Great series. Everyone needs to read it you are into lots of zombie action and a great story behind it.
August 31, 2020
Intense
I loved the pace and gritty feel of this, the third book of the Zombies! series. The ups and downs were all worth the race to read this one.
I loved the pace and gritty feel of this, the third book of the Zombies! series. The ups and downs were all worth the race to read this one.
September 29, 2020
I could not not put this down!
December 14, 2021
Fantastic
Omg these just get better and better!
Twist turns (excuse the pun) lots of gore.
What's going to happen next I wonder
Omg these just get better and better!
Twist turns (excuse the pun) lots of gore.
What's going to happen next I wonder
December 10, 2021
Outstandingly well written storyline
Outstandingly well written storyline and a nightmare came to an abrupt end in time to start again with every single person who is an enemy looking for you what comes next I cannot wait to start
Outstandingly well written storyline and a nightmare came to an abrupt end in time to start again with every single person who is an enemy looking for you what comes next I cannot wait to start
November 13, 2021
Great series
I highly recommend this series. It has been action and suspense right from the start. I can't put it down and looking forward to more. The characters are all awesome!
I highly recommend this series. It has been action and suspense right from the start. I can't put it down and looking forward to more. The characters are all awesome!
October 8, 2021
In Z! VSE (book 3) Merritt, who is ever a good story teller, finally begins to emerge as a talented writer. You may be wondering why I suffered through the first two in this series to get to this point. The reason - it was fun to watch a good writer emerge and grow and become skilled in his craft. In book 3, he is not fully there but he is leaps and bounds better than when he started. He still needs someone to give him a thesaurus for Christmas/Hanukah/Eid/Samhain/Odin's Day (pick a holiday) so he doesn't keep repeating the same descriptive words over and over - but he is getting better! Proof that the way to become a better writer is to write.
Z! VSE is a good, exciting book with likeable characters and a believable narrative. The story continues from the previous two books with the adventures of several different groups of survivors in different places around the US. They are all just regular people trying to make it in the zombie apocalypse. They all seem to be converging over time which is a cool, long arc, plot element. I listened to the Audible version and Mike Thomas does an excellent job with the narration. His voice and accents fit the material well. Now, on to book 4!
Z! VSE is a good, exciting book with likeable characters and a believable narrative. The story continues from the previous two books with the adventures of several different groups of survivors in different places around the US. They are all just regular people trying to make it in the zombie apocalypse. They all seem to be converging over time which is a cool, long arc, plot element. I listened to the Audible version and Mike Thomas does an excellent job with the narration. His voice and accents fit the material well. Now, on to book 4!
August 19, 2020
I tore through this book. It’s a fast paced and completely engaging account of different zombie apocalypse survivors making their way through the new world. The zombie apocalypse genre is generally pretty formulaic...random survivors hiding from zombies discover that they should also be hiding from other survivors who happen to be “brotherhood”. This series is similar in that regard, but the author manages to be original enough that it still feels fresh and interesting.
Or maybe I just really like zombie stories. I don’t know, but I’m looking forward to the next several volumes.
Or maybe I just really like zombie stories. I don’t know, but I’m looking forward to the next several volumes.
June 27, 2021
Great Read!
Plain and simple to how people will probably respond in real life situations if the world goes to help in a hand basket. No military training is required like Randy and Kelly proved to get back to their daughters.
Plain and simple to how people will probably respond in real life situations if the world goes to help in a hand basket. No military training is required like Randy and Kelly proved to get back to their daughters.
July 11, 2021
Good story
A good solid story with interesting characters and a lot of action. Also plenty of blood and gore. Well written and fun to read.
A good solid story with interesting characters and a lot of action. Also plenty of blood and gore. Well written and fun to read.
August 2, 2020
A bit confusing on whose story I was reading as it moved forward between the characters and I started noticing a couple of spelling mistakes. I was half way through this book thinking it was dragging on a bit and before I knew it, I was at the end! Overall a good read.
May 15, 2025
Excellent
It just gets better each book I read as I have said I'm not usually into zombies but the characters and determination of each decent human beings left fighting for their survival is a credit to them so I'm looking forward to the next book definitely recommend
It just gets better each book I read as I have said I'm not usually into zombies but the characters and determination of each decent human beings left fighting for their survival is a credit to them so I'm looking forward to the next book definitely recommend
January 1, 2021
Same issues I had with the previous books but the storyline and characters are worth trying to ignore the errors and lack of editing.
November 6, 2021
I’m happy in the way that this books storyline went. All I can say is FINALLY!! Lol I look forward to seeing how the character’s journeys continue.
3.5*
3.5*
November 17, 2023
Heroes
If you want to see some brave people, then read , "Zombies ". Even children are, "Heroes ". You must read this book about how they are ,"Heroes.
If you want to see some brave people, then read , "Zombies ". Even children are, "Heroes ". You must read this book about how they are ,"Heroes.
January 13, 2024
Loved it. I keep going thru all these books within a day and then instantly order the next one. I should of just saved myself money and ordered the set lol
February 3, 2024
Really not much to add to my reviews of the previous books: this series kicks some serious ass! It never slows down, never relents, and I cannot read them fast enough!
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