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The Camping Shop: An Undead Short Story
The Camping Shop. An Undead Short Story
THE UK'S BEST-SELLING HORROR SERIES
By Washington Post, WSJ, Audible & Amazon #1 best-selling author RR Haywood. Creator of the smash-hit time travel series - Extracted and the #1 Audible sci-fi space-romp crime-heist thriller romcom The Worldship Humility
It has been Twenty One days since the outbreak of an intelligent parasitic virus turning people into hosts, and Howie is busy fighting back. His team might be the only group able to save humanity - but a gruesome discovery makes them question why they are trying to save a species that only ever causes suffering and pain, and it soon becomes vital to know exactly what happened in the camping shop. *This is a standalone story that can be enjoyed separately to the main series
A deadly infection spreads across Europe.
The Undead Series: A terrifying account of one man desperately struggling to survive this harrowing event
“Brilliant writing from start to end.”
"A whip-cracking, adrenaline-fuelled doozy of a book!"
"The best series ever!"
"A cracking read..."
"You'll cheer, laugh and cry..."
"A gem of a series."
"Gripping."
"The best zombie series by far."
“One of the best series out there and one of the best authors of this genre - totally gripping and will have you at the edge of your seat.”
find out more about the author at rrhaywood.com
*The Undead is entirely self-published.
THE UK'S BEST-SELLING HORROR SERIES
By Washington Post, WSJ, Audible & Amazon #1 best-selling author RR Haywood. Creator of the smash-hit time travel series - Extracted and the #1 Audible sci-fi space-romp crime-heist thriller romcom The Worldship Humility
It has been Twenty One days since the outbreak of an intelligent parasitic virus turning people into hosts, and Howie is busy fighting back. His team might be the only group able to save humanity - but a gruesome discovery makes them question why they are trying to save a species that only ever causes suffering and pain, and it soon becomes vital to know exactly what happened in the camping shop. *This is a standalone story that can be enjoyed separately to the main series
A deadly infection spreads across Europe.
The Undead Series: A terrifying account of one man desperately struggling to survive this harrowing event
“Brilliant writing from start to end.”
"A whip-cracking, adrenaline-fuelled doozy of a book!"
"The best series ever!"
"A cracking read..."
"You'll cheer, laugh and cry..."
"A gem of a series."
"Gripping."
"The best zombie series by far."
“One of the best series out there and one of the best authors of this genre - totally gripping and will have you at the edge of your seat.”
find out more about the author at rrhaywood.com
*The Undead is entirely self-published.
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Published June 27, 2019
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About the author
R.R. Haywood
94 books1,229 followers"One of the most original voices of our time." - Richard Moriarty, The Sun
"Whether it's gritty horror, spectacular sci-fi, or insane comedy, RR Haywood delivers in style." - Chris Riches, Daily Express
RR Haywood is a Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Audible bestselling author with over 4 million books sold and more than 30 Kindle Bestsellers. As one of the top ten most downloaded indie authors in the UK, Haywood has captivated readers worldwide with his diverse storytelling.
His creations include the global sensation EXTRACTED, the riveting CODE TRILOGY narrated by Colin Morgan, the phenomenal UNDEAD Series, the blockbuster DELIO, PHASE ONE, and the chart-topping A TOWN CALLED DISCOVERY. His latest work, FICTION LAND, narrated by Game of Thrones star Gethin Anthony, has been hailed as "an outrageously funny tour de force."
A former police officer, Haywood now resides with his dogs on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. He entertains audiences and shares his expertise on TikTok with his Writing Class for the Working Class.
"Whether it's gritty horror, spectacular sci-fi, or insane comedy, RR Haywood delivers in style." - Chris Riches, Daily Express
RR Haywood is a Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Audible bestselling author with over 4 million books sold and more than 30 Kindle Bestsellers. As one of the top ten most downloaded indie authors in the UK, Haywood has captivated readers worldwide with his diverse storytelling.
His creations include the global sensation EXTRACTED, the riveting CODE TRILOGY narrated by Colin Morgan, the phenomenal UNDEAD Series, the blockbuster DELIO, PHASE ONE, and the chart-topping A TOWN CALLED DISCOVERY. His latest work, FICTION LAND, narrated by Game of Thrones star Gethin Anthony, has been hailed as "an outrageously funny tour de force."
A former police officer, Haywood now resides with his dogs on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. He entertains audiences and shares his expertise on TikTok with his Writing Class for the Working Class.
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April 25, 2024
The Camping Shop: An Undead Short Story
Sci-Fi
R.R Haywood
⭐️⭐️⭐️
• ᴢᴏᴍʙɪᴇꜱ • ꜰɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢ • ᴅᴇꜱᴘᴇʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ •
I liked the zombies in this book. They didn't seem the usual slow and rambling kind. Instead, they were humans that had been taken over by a parasite that could learn and adapt, which made it harder for everyone to survive.
The pacing was a little slow for me. Especially when the "flashbacks" started. They weren't really flashbacks but rather the MCs guesses as to what really happened in the camping shop.
I wish the plot was more focused on survival and the zombies themselves.
I liked Blinky's character. She was written with more humour, and she was just outside killing every zombie in sight and laughing the whole time while everyone else was inside debating what had happened.
The ending was good, and I'm glad they found the surviors from the camping shop and decided to help them.
Sci-Fi
R.R Haywood
⭐️⭐️⭐️
• ᴢᴏᴍʙɪᴇꜱ • ꜰɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢ • ᴅᴇꜱᴘᴇʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ •
I liked the zombies in this book. They didn't seem the usual slow and rambling kind. Instead, they were humans that had been taken over by a parasite that could learn and adapt, which made it harder for everyone to survive.
The pacing was a little slow for me. Especially when the "flashbacks" started. They weren't really flashbacks but rather the MCs guesses as to what really happened in the camping shop.
I wish the plot was more focused on survival and the zombies themselves.
I liked Blinky's character. She was written with more humour, and she was just outside killing every zombie in sight and laughing the whole time while everyone else was inside debating what had happened.
The ending was good, and I'm glad they found the surviors from the camping shop and decided to help them.
January 7, 2021
I think that was supposed to be..
Funny yet also a story to lighten the mood for Mr. Howie who thinks the people aren’t worth saving when they act like animals. Like a triumph of good vs evil or freedom.. but idk it just didn’t work for me.. it was funny at first with all the different versions of. What happened in the camping store. Also I think it was to boost the power of Reginald’s intelligence, as his character is pitted against the “virus” in a game of chess but IRL via the story.
Funny yet also a story to lighten the mood for Mr. Howie who thinks the people aren’t worth saving when they act like animals. Like a triumph of good vs evil or freedom.. but idk it just didn’t work for me.. it was funny at first with all the different versions of. What happened in the camping store. Also I think it was to boost the power of Reginald’s intelligence, as his character is pitted against the “virus” in a game of chess but IRL via the story.
July 21, 2025
Quick fun read
Quick little read in rr haywood's undead series. The story is obviously about a quick stop in a camping store but its also about humanity and if we are worth saving. As the team looks for supplies they imagine what happened to the survivors at the camp store with everyone coming up with different scenarios. So far I have loved everything I have read by this author. He makes such realistic characters. This story is an easy way to give him a try.
Quick little read in rr haywood's undead series. The story is obviously about a quick stop in a camping store but its also about humanity and if we are worth saving. As the team looks for supplies they imagine what happened to the survivors at the camp store with everyone coming up with different scenarios. So far I have loved everything I have read by this author. He makes such realistic characters. This story is an easy way to give him a try.
April 25, 2020
This is a great short read from the undead series.
if you are like me and waiting for the next instalment then it helps bridge a gap until your next fix from Howie and the team. Highly recommend all the books in the ever growing series of zombies.
if you are like me and waiting for the next instalment then it helps bridge a gap until your next fix from Howie and the team. Highly recommend all the books in the ever growing series of zombies.
February 20, 2024
I love this series.
I've been reading this series one after the other and can't stop. Some of the grammar mistakes and typos annoy me but I love the story. I only hope there will be more.
I've been reading this series one after the other and can't stop. Some of the grammar mistakes and typos annoy me but I love the story. I only hope there will be more.
April 22, 2020
A slightly less action packed offering from Mr Haywood. The story was still griping, but I felt it wasn't quite as connected with the usual characters as the other books.
September 1, 2020
Disappointing, adds nothing.
January 11, 2021
Awsome
As always Haywood writes to entertain and succeeds beautifully. Great short story.
I can't wait for more from Mr. Haywood
As always Haywood writes to entertain and succeeds beautifully. Great short story.
I can't wait for more from Mr. Haywood
March 15, 2021
Brilliant well written stand alone novello, don't e put off by it not being part of the Undead Days series. This book is well worth a read.
January 16, 2025
Gripping
These books are a roller coaster of emotions . They have you gripping your seat as you turn the page or laughing out loud . Great likeable characters .
These books are a roller coaster of emotions . They have you gripping your seat as you turn the page or laughing out loud . Great likeable characters .
May 7, 2025
always fabulous
I like everything this Author writes. He stays true to his writing style. More please. I’ll be waiting. Thank you
I like everything this Author writes. He stays true to his writing style. More please. I’ll be waiting. Thank you
November 3, 2024
A good little zombie short story!
February 25, 2020
Wow
This is a short story with the characters from the undead series.
Loved that blinky was in this.
It had it slightly funny parts and really harrowing parts. The author is fantastic and spinning a story. The Ending was fabulous.
Cannot wait for more
This is a short story with the characters from the undead series.
Loved that blinky was in this.
It had it slightly funny parts and really harrowing parts. The author is fantastic and spinning a story. The Ending was fabulous.
Cannot wait for more
February 16, 2020
Fun fast paced short story.
Are usually don’t read short stories except from this author. Once again I found a short story fun and fast paced the introspection‘s of the characters were interesting, and I’m glad that situations worked out all right no spoilers. Because you did not know who lived or died until the end of the book it is worth a quick read.
Are usually don’t read short stories except from this author. Once again I found a short story fun and fast paced the introspection‘s of the characters were interesting, and I’m glad that situations worked out all right no spoilers. Because you did not know who lived or died until the end of the book it is worth a quick read.
January 23, 2024
[2024] Revisited this one because I found an audio version read by the author. It was a little better but it didn't warrant a change in stars. Perhaps if it was read by the series narrator? Probably would still be 3* stars to be honest. It's really just a filler novella but it was fun.
[2022] This is a short story based on The Undead series. It takes place at some point during Day 21 of the zombie infection outbreak.
The Living Army find themselves in a camping shop, covered in dead bodies, only it looks as though the group slaughtered each other. Different members of Howie's crew give their accounts on how they think it happened.
A good look at morality as the team question what they are fighting for.
Side note: This is the only story in The Undead series that I've read as an ebook, as opposed to an audiobook. This series is one that absolutely should be experienced as an audiobook. It's just so much better.
[2022] This is a short story based on The Undead series. It takes place at some point during Day 21 of the zombie infection outbreak.
The Living Army find themselves in a camping shop, covered in dead bodies, only it looks as though the group slaughtered each other. Different members of Howie's crew give their accounts on how they think it happened.
A good look at morality as the team question what they are fighting for.
Side note: This is the only story in The Undead series that I've read as an ebook, as opposed to an audiobook. This series is one that absolutely should be experienced as an audiobook. It's just so much better.
July 2, 2019
Another brilliant short story in The Undead world
Just what I have been craving! In the world of Dave, Howie and crew, a side story of another group making an attempt at survival in a world falling down around their ears. I appreciate the different views from each character and Howie's personal take on the scene they stumble upon. Blinky is just doing her thing, as always. Please, please, more, soon!
Just what I have been craving! In the world of Dave, Howie and crew, a side story of another group making an attempt at survival in a world falling down around their ears. I appreciate the different views from each character and Howie's personal take on the scene they stumble upon. Blinky is just doing her thing, as always. Please, please, more, soon!
August 29, 2019
Another cracking instalment
Although this is a stand alone story it provides a good back drop to the undead series. It further builds on the main characters whilst highlighting the fragility of civilisation and morals under extreme conditions. Expect the usual excellent black humour, intense drama and emotional involvement. And of course disappointment you've reached the end of another excellent book
Although this is a stand alone story it provides a good back drop to the undead series. It further builds on the main characters whilst highlighting the fragility of civilisation and morals under extreme conditions. Expect the usual excellent black humour, intense drama and emotional involvement. And of course disappointment you've reached the end of another excellent book
September 9, 2019
Deep
For a spin off story from the main Undead series this is pure brilliance, teaching us that what we see isn't always the truth of it, look deeper and you'll find the truth. All our favourite characters stumble across a camping shop in the midst of the apocalypse to find the remains of survivors, killed but not by the zombies (not zombies!) but by each other, together they unravel the how's and why's.
For a spin off story from the main Undead series this is pure brilliance, teaching us that what we see isn't always the truth of it, look deeper and you'll find the truth. All our favourite characters stumble across a camping shop in the midst of the apocalypse to find the remains of survivors, killed but not by the zombies (not zombies!) but by each other, together they unravel the how's and why's.
July 20, 2019
My deviation from book one of the Extracted series. Again, a clever piece of writing from RRH. Recommend this, almost a mini Agatha Christie without the drawn out ending. It had a few poignant moments for those who are up to date with the Undead series. If you aren't, get stuck into it, you won't be disappointed.
December 31, 2019
Interesting Story
This was a short story about other survivors where our favorite charcters from the series show up. I was glad to find another book in the series but wasn't expecting this. It was tragic but the crew still brought humor to the story. I am waiting for more of the series to come out. I need another day.
This was a short story about other survivors where our favorite charcters from the series show up. I was glad to find another book in the series but wasn't expecting this. It was tragic but the crew still brought humor to the story. I am waiting for more of the series to come out. I need another day.
July 1, 2019
It just us getting better, if that's even possible
The Undead really is the best series ever. Not the best zombie series (they're not zombies). Not the best action series. Just THE best series, period!
The Undead really is the best series ever. Not the best zombie series (they're not zombies). Not the best action series. Just THE best series, period!
July 11, 2019
A cracking read
Although standalone The Camping Shop will give you a glimpse of the scope of The Undead series. L Ron Hubbard coined the phrase Decology to describe his 10 book anthology. We will have to invent a new one for 24+
Although standalone The Camping Shop will give you a glimpse of the scope of The Undead series. L Ron Hubbard coined the phrase Decology to describe his 10 book anthology. We will have to invent a new one for 24+
June 29, 2019
Sadly relevant to the world. This.excellent little short is a cautionary tale. Brilliantly written to the last word.
June 30, 2019
The undead series
Absolutely love this series. Can not wait for the next book. Never read a zombie series before and find these books so addictive
Absolutely love this series. Can not wait for the next book. Never read a zombie series before and find these books so addictive
July 7, 2019
Loved it!
This was very quick read. Same terrific pace and style, but would have liked it to be a longer short.
Bring the next instalment asap please
This was very quick read. Same terrific pace and style, but would have liked it to be a longer short.
Bring the next instalment asap please
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July 12, 2019Great short read!
Love this series and can’t wait for the next book. This author is seriously a riot!!! I laugh so hard at his humor!
Love this series and can’t wait for the next book. This author is seriously a riot!!! I laugh so hard at his humor!
August 9, 2019
Short story
Thought provoking short story about ordinary people trying to survive an apocalyptic situation best to read of you've read some of the unread series
Thought provoking short story about ordinary people trying to survive an apocalyptic situation best to read of you've read some of the unread series
September 21, 2019
Fab short story
A short story that makes you think about human beings and the reason they do things! Really enjoyed this short
A short story that makes you think about human beings and the reason they do things! Really enjoyed this short
September 25, 2019
Frickin Awesome
This is what short stories should be like! Punchy, filled with drama,l and emotion. I absolutely loved it from start to finish!
This is what short stories should be like! Punchy, filled with drama,l and emotion. I absolutely loved it from start to finish!
December 27, 2019
Another undead adventure!
Great short story, just a small glimpse into the Undead World. Absolutely recommend this book as well as the whole series.
Great short story, just a small glimpse into the Undead World. Absolutely recommend this book as well as the whole series.
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