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Dead Days: Season One
How would you survive the Dead Days?
Riley Jameson is a regular guy. A little hard-of-luck and going through a rough time at work, but nothing he can't handle.
That was until the creatures rose. The dead started walking. Feasting on human flesh, their hunger insatiable. The police are gone. The government has collapsed. The world as Riley knew it has changed, forever.
In this new, terrifying world, Riley is forced to think quick and act fast in order to survive. His morals will be pushed to the very limit, forcing the question: can humanity survive the onslaught of the dead, not only on the outside but on the inside?
There will be blood. There will be tears. In the Dead Days, nobody is safe.
Riley Jameson is a regular guy. A little hard-of-luck and going through a rough time at work, but nothing he can't handle.
That was until the creatures rose. The dead started walking. Feasting on human flesh, their hunger insatiable. The police are gone. The government has collapsed. The world as Riley knew it has changed, forever.
In this new, terrifying world, Riley is forced to think quick and act fast in order to survive. His morals will be pushed to the very limit, forcing the question: can humanity survive the onslaught of the dead, not only on the outside but on the inside?
There will be blood. There will be tears. In the Dead Days, nobody is safe.
422 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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Ryan Casey
160 books184 followersRyan Casey is the author of The Silent Earth, When I Find You, and several bestselling post-apocalyptic series. His Goodreads bibliography includes earlier and out-of-print work published across his career.
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July 4, 2017
I've seen Ryan Casey's book a lot when i visit Amazon, but confess as a massive ZA fan, this was the first of his books i've read.
Boy have i been missing out.
Very few people seemed to tick all the boxes needed to be a fantastic ZA book in my opinion.
Ryan Casey nails it with flying colours.
This book is horrifying, brutal, and the no character is safe. Forget the predictability found in a lot of books, where you know who'll be alive at the end. This author doesn't care.
The story writing is fantastic, and the characters are incredible.
The pace is terrifyingly relentless, and i loved the sprinkling of humour within.
I enjoyed the fact the story was UK based.
Boy have i been missing out.
Very few people seemed to tick all the boxes needed to be a fantastic ZA book in my opinion.
Ryan Casey nails it with flying colours.
This book is horrifying, brutal, and the no character is safe. Forget the predictability found in a lot of books, where you know who'll be alive at the end. This author doesn't care.
The story writing is fantastic, and the characters are incredible.
The pace is terrifyingly relentless, and i loved the sprinkling of humour within.
I enjoyed the fact the story was UK based.
December 17, 2014
suspense, twists, turns, and surprises
Riley isn't your typical zombie apocalypse protagonist; he's pensive, has difficulty making decisions, and is a bit of a wuss. He has also done some horrible things in Oder to survive. In season one and the early parts of season two he sacrifices others so that he may live.
Ryan Casey takes that character and through the rest of the season develops him into a leader who makes decisions based on what's for the good of his group- a deft transformation that takes place a bit at a time, not overnight. Riley is the best of a host of well- written characters.
There's a military contingent who, much like the Terminus folks in The Walking Dead have come up with a novel way to deal with the lack of available food after the ZA. Their leader, Ivan, is truly frightening.
Dead Days twists and turns, zigs and zags, with plenty of surprises and black humor. I look forward to season three.
Riley isn't your typical zombie apocalypse protagonist; he's pensive, has difficulty making decisions, and is a bit of a wuss. He has also done some horrible things in Oder to survive. In season one and the early parts of season two he sacrifices others so that he may live.
Ryan Casey takes that character and through the rest of the season develops him into a leader who makes decisions based on what's for the good of his group- a deft transformation that takes place a bit at a time, not overnight. Riley is the best of a host of well- written characters.
There's a military contingent who, much like the Terminus folks in The Walking Dead have come up with a novel way to deal with the lack of available food after the ZA. Their leader, Ivan, is truly frightening.
Dead Days twists and turns, zigs and zags, with plenty of surprises and black humor. I look forward to season three.
December 18, 2019
Don't Bother
One of the worst apocalypse books I have read. Well, tried to read. It has a good story line but reads like it was written for young kids. Everyone hesitates, with every couple of sentences. And Riley is a such a coward , I'm going to be nice and say wussy. I just can't continue with this book. For those that like apacolyptic stories, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!
One of the worst apocalypse books I have read. Well, tried to read. It has a good story line but reads like it was written for young kids. Everyone hesitates, with every couple of sentences. And Riley is a such a coward , I'm going to be nice and say wussy. I just can't continue with this book. For those that like apacolyptic stories, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!
November 7, 2015
This is my first venture into the Zombie Apocalypse, and I must say I'm really enjoying it. Dead Days sets normal, everyday characters against a nightmare situation in such a believable way you find yourself wanting to follow their exploits to the very end. Great stuff.
December 6, 2016
4.5 stars! A fast paced action filled zombie story. Very enjoyable.
February 19, 2026
The characters are the dumbest ever in a zombie apocalypse, so dumb that it actually made me angry how stupid they were.
So many times one of the characters said they had to plan or talk about what to do next an a moment of crisis when they are nearly surounded by zombies. Also how many times several yelled "We've gotta go" and then they just stood there like a bunch of idiots. Or they started argueing with each other while zombies were approaching instead of running.
They were also very set to stay in this apartment because "there isn't anything better"??? It's just a regular apartment and none of the charachters lived there before the apocalypse. And they've been there 2 days before they have to leave it, 2 days!!!! When they are standing outside, 1 of the characters said "It was all gone. After everything they worked for, struggled for". Again, they were there for only 2 days.
I get that people make dumb decisions in zombie books, but it has to be balanced with smart decisions.
And every single one of these characters were cowards and were prepared to leave people behind way too easily.
So many times one of the characters said they had to plan or talk about what to do next an a moment of crisis when they are nearly surounded by zombies. Also how many times several yelled "We've gotta go" and then they just stood there like a bunch of idiots. Or they started argueing with each other while zombies were approaching instead of running.
They were also very set to stay in this apartment because "there isn't anything better"??? It's just a regular apartment and none of the charachters lived there before the apocalypse. And they've been there 2 days before they have to leave it, 2 days!!!! When they are standing outside, 1 of the characters said "It was all gone. After everything they worked for, struggled for". Again, they were there for only 2 days.
I get that people make dumb decisions in zombie books, but it has to be balanced with smart decisions.
And every single one of these characters were cowards and were prepared to leave people behind way too easily.
October 24, 2025
A decent, unflinching zombie apocalypse serial omnibus
Dead Days: Season 1 is an omnibus edition of the entire first season of Dead Days, a decent quality zombie apocalypse serial. There are multiple storylines, each covering 1 installment, with each falling under the larger storyline of the whole season. Riley thinks he is down on his luck after losing his job, but then the dead began feeding on the living while he is on his way back to his flat. From the flat to a number of other "safe" places, Riley and the varying people with him, quickly learn that nowhere is safe. The book features brutal, graphic, though not sexualized, violence and forced cannibalism, so the squeamish might want to avoid Dead Days, but for zombie apocalypse horror thriller aficionados, this is an excellent piece of fiction. 4/5 stars!
Dead Days: Season 1 is an omnibus edition of the entire first season of Dead Days, a decent quality zombie apocalypse serial. There are multiple storylines, each covering 1 installment, with each falling under the larger storyline of the whole season. Riley thinks he is down on his luck after losing his job, but then the dead began feeding on the living while he is on his way back to his flat. From the flat to a number of other "safe" places, Riley and the varying people with him, quickly learn that nowhere is safe. The book features brutal, graphic, though not sexualized, violence and forced cannibalism, so the squeamish might want to avoid Dead Days, but for zombie apocalypse horror thriller aficionados, this is an excellent piece of fiction. 4/5 stars!
February 7, 2024
This book is definitely going to get 5 stars from me and boy I loved each and every chapter of it.
This was my second series from this author and let's say the first series I started to read didn't appeal to me that much but boy this book is too good to be true. I have seen several zombie series and read several books and I am able to feel the impact of the twists, the heartbreaks the author was attempting at. I can feel the suspense building especially in the last parts of the book.
Beautifully written with great characters and shocked to see the demise of (I am not gonna name).
Eagerly waiting to see if we could have a return of any of the characters mentioned in this book in the coming books.
This was my second series from this author and let's say the first series I started to read didn't appeal to me that much but boy this book is too good to be true. I have seen several zombie series and read several books and I am able to feel the impact of the twists, the heartbreaks the author was attempting at. I can feel the suspense building especially in the last parts of the book.
Beautifully written with great characters and shocked to see the demise of (I am not gonna name).
Eagerly waiting to see if we could have a return of any of the characters mentioned in this book in the coming books.
July 8, 2017
what a great bloody story.
Riley is your average every day, run of the mill twenty something, struggling with his emotions, living with his best friend until her comes back from a job interview and finds his friend attacked I the parking lot.
from there everything just escalates quickly until they're on the run for their lives. building trust in these circumstances isn't easy, and you don't know who you can trust until their lives are on the line.
Riley is your average every day, run of the mill twenty something, struggling with his emotions, living with his best friend until her comes back from a job interview and finds his friend attacked I the parking lot.
from there everything just escalates quickly until they're on the run for their lives. building trust in these circumstances isn't easy, and you don't know who you can trust until their lives are on the line.
August 29, 2017
Great start to a series!
Even though it starts slow, once it gets going it gains great momentum and rhythm. The characters are very likeable and the ones you're supposed to hate, I did. The author is not afraid to throw unspeakable losses at us and not afraid to tell the truth of life. No super heroes, just regular people fighting for their lives.
Don't forget to review!
Even though it starts slow, once it gets going it gains great momentum and rhythm. The characters are very likeable and the ones you're supposed to hate, I did. The author is not afraid to throw unspeakable losses at us and not afraid to tell the truth of life. No super heroes, just regular people fighting for their lives.
Don't forget to review!
March 25, 2020
Just Okay
This was an okay read but I felt like it was dragging along. At one point, I stopped reading but went back to it to be sure I wasn't missing out, but no. There wasn't' any spectacular moments. I didn't even have a favorite character or was sad about any losses. Nothing about it makes me want to continue on to Book 2.
This was an okay read but I felt like it was dragging along. At one point, I stopped reading but went back to it to be sure I wasn't missing out, but no. There wasn't' any spectacular moments. I didn't even have a favorite character or was sad about any losses. Nothing about it makes me want to continue on to Book 2.
January 23, 2018
Great start to the zombie apocalypse
Riley and Ted are just a couple of guys in a flat that have to figure their way through the zombie apocalypse. They create a team of fighters along the way, but not everyone will make it.
Riley and Ted are just a couple of guys in a flat that have to figure their way through the zombie apocalypse. They create a team of fighters along the way, but not everyone will make it.
June 16, 2018
Suspenseful
If you love The Walking Dead you'll love this story of survival. Can't wait to find out what's next for Riley & the gang. Geesh it's only been about 3 weeks since the world went to shit & already they've been through hell
If you love The Walking Dead you'll love this story of survival. Can't wait to find out what's next for Riley & the gang. Geesh it's only been about 3 weeks since the world went to shit & already they've been through hell
July 10, 2017
Good read
Entertaining. What I expected from a zombie book. Some storylines a little too predictable but overall a really good read.
Entertaining. What I expected from a zombie book. Some storylines a little too predictable but overall a really good read.
October 27, 2017
Great characters and a breathlessly paced plot. Maddenly misuse of words.
April 3, 2018
Good read
Yes it was a really good read and gets better as you go along. Good to have a normal run of the mill bloke as the lead character.
Yes it was a really good read and gets better as you go along. Good to have a normal run of the mill bloke as the lead character.
October 29, 2018
Great book!👍
This is a good book for you zombie lovers out there. Good detail, a little sick(odd) but other than that it's good!
This is a good book for you zombie lovers out there. Good detail, a little sick(odd) but other than that it's good!
May 7, 2019
Review to come
July 13, 2019
Great Read
I love this book and can't wait to download the rest of the series! If you like zombies survival books, this series is for you!
I love this book and can't wait to download the rest of the series! If you like zombies survival books, this series is for you!
March 12, 2024
I read about 3/4s and quit. It's so bad. The decisions the characters make are absurd. They're all basically the same person. The descriptions of what is happening are confused and nonsensical. Boo.
July 22, 2016
Nice series to get into.
Although some of the story is a bit guessable at times, this book will certainly entertain any fan of post-apocalyptic, dystopian, zombie fiction. There's a good bit of character development throughout the story, and a nice mix of emotion, fear, adventure, and even some elements of mystery surrounding the cause of the zombies, the backstories and hidden intentions of a few of the characters, and an incident involving cannibalism.
Overall, this book ticks all the boxes for an entertaining story and does leave you wanting more. So if you, like I did, are sitting there and looking at the book unsure of what to make of it or whether to bother reading it or not, give it a read. After all, it's free, and the author deserves your attention. Then you can decide if you want to continue with the series once you finish the first season.
You never know; it may end up being your go-to book for when The Walking Dead seasons end and you're getting withdrawal symptoms. I know I'll be revisiting this series again.
Although some of the story is a bit guessable at times, this book will certainly entertain any fan of post-apocalyptic, dystopian, zombie fiction. There's a good bit of character development throughout the story, and a nice mix of emotion, fear, adventure, and even some elements of mystery surrounding the cause of the zombies, the backstories and hidden intentions of a few of the characters, and an incident involving cannibalism.
Overall, this book ticks all the boxes for an entertaining story and does leave you wanting more. So if you, like I did, are sitting there and looking at the book unsure of what to make of it or whether to bother reading it or not, give it a read. After all, it's free, and the author deserves your attention. Then you can decide if you want to continue with the series once you finish the first season.
You never know; it may end up being your go-to book for when The Walking Dead seasons end and you're getting withdrawal symptoms. I know I'll be revisiting this series again.
October 26, 2016
One of the BEST!!!
I absolutely loved this book! The author has rare talent which is needed when writing a book in any of the genres that are in high demand these days. In the Zombie Apocalypse genre, no matter how great the talent of the author is, the probability of their book being similar in plot to those of the other greats, is is high. With Casey's series, Dead Days, the originality is welcoming. Not only are his characters well crafted, original one from the other, but so believable that you begin to wonder if you hadn't met them somewhere on your journey thru life. The plot has great originality in it twists and turns, surprises around every corner to the point I found myself saying aloud, "I didn't see that coming." I am fully anticipating reading Season two and plan on starting the moment I submit this review.
I absolutely loved this book! The author has rare talent which is needed when writing a book in any of the genres that are in high demand these days. In the Zombie Apocalypse genre, no matter how great the talent of the author is, the probability of their book being similar in plot to those of the other greats, is is high. With Casey's series, Dead Days, the originality is welcoming. Not only are his characters well crafted, original one from the other, but so believable that you begin to wonder if you hadn't met them somewhere on your journey thru life. The plot has great originality in it twists and turns, surprises around every corner to the point I found myself saying aloud, "I didn't see that coming." I am fully anticipating reading Season two and plan on starting the moment I submit this review.
October 29, 2016
Great dialogue
Although this started off a little reminiscent of Shaun of the Dead, the characters soon grew and came into their own - I didn't like all of the characters and some of them were annoying, but they held their own identity throughout (or at least until they were killed off). Found very quickly that I couldn't put the damned book down. Maybe a little reflective of 28 days later, too hence the 4 stars, but still a good read if you like your corpses standing up and chowing down
Although this started off a little reminiscent of Shaun of the Dead, the characters soon grew and came into their own - I didn't like all of the characters and some of them were annoying, but they held their own identity throughout (or at least until they were killed off). Found very quickly that I couldn't put the damned book down. Maybe a little reflective of 28 days later, too hence the 4 stars, but still a good read if you like your corpses standing up and chowing down
October 8, 2015
Simply amazing! I'm a fan! I love the character Riley. I see a little of me in Riley, I don't know what I would do if it weren't for my family and honestly if I loose everyone I don't know how I would act! Probably like a mad fool! Ted is lazy and he reminds me of a friend I use know some years back. I can't wait to read season 2! To sum up this book it's like the more down to earth (realistic) version of TWD!
February 3, 2017
Absolutely Amazing Read
Poor Riley...the choices he had to make. The people he had to leave behind once the dead days started. But he mad it through and with some friends who had his back. I'm engrossed in Season 2 now. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Will definitely recommend to friends and fellow readers. Great job Mr. Casey!
Poor Riley...the choices he had to make. The people he had to leave behind once the dead days started. But he mad it through and with some friends who had his back. I'm engrossed in Season 2 now. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Will definitely recommend to friends and fellow readers. Great job Mr. Casey!
December 17, 2015
One of the best written zombie fiction books i have read to date!
Love the fact that it is set in the UK as not enough zombie fiction seems to be based on home turf.
Characters are very believable, and incredibly likable to the point that you really feel for them when certain bad things happen! (no spoilers!)
Love the fact that it is set in the UK as not enough zombie fiction seems to be based on home turf.
Characters are very believable, and incredibly likable to the point that you really feel for them when certain bad things happen! (no spoilers!)
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January 28, 2016What decisions would you make to survive?
Very emotionally charged! What would you be willing to do to survive? What are you willing to do to keep those around you safe? This story will make you ask yourself. Is anyone truly capable of keeping all of their humanity when it's live or die and everyone is looking to you for guidance?
Very emotionally charged! What would you be willing to do to survive? What are you willing to do to keep those around you safe? This story will make you ask yourself. Is anyone truly capable of keeping all of their humanity when it's live or die and everyone is looking to you for guidance?
June 13, 2016
JUST... WOW!
I try to keep my expectations low when reading a new author, but there is no need to with this awesome book! It has great character personalities; the kind that make you love, hate, cheer or mourn... and often intermingling emotions. The storyline is amazing and unpredictable! Truly worthy of your time, and will leave you anxiously awaiting the next to come! Enjoy!!
I try to keep my expectations low when reading a new author, but there is no need to with this awesome book! It has great character personalities; the kind that make you love, hate, cheer or mourn... and often intermingling emotions. The storyline is amazing and unpredictable! Truly worthy of your time, and will leave you anxiously awaiting the next to come! Enjoy!!
December 23, 2015
Could not put it down
I could not stop reading this book. Very well written. At times I was holding my breath because I was afraid what was going to happen. The discovery of the freezer was a shocker for me. I am looking g forward to reading the next book.
I could not stop reading this book. Very well written. At times I was holding my breath because I was afraid what was going to happen. The discovery of the freezer was a shocker for me. I am looking g forward to reading the next book.
June 3, 2016
An Unlikely Hero
Solid writing and an interesting story. Wow, some of the decisions Riley had to make were tough. I'd like to think it would take longer to lose your humanity, by if I was faced with a horde of zombies, I might do the same things he did.
Solid writing and an interesting story. Wow, some of the decisions Riley had to make were tough. I'd like to think it would take longer to lose your humanity, by if I was faced with a horde of zombies, I might do the same things he did.
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