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N87 Virus #0.5
Outbreak
When the world crumbled…
…she became prey.
Can she survive the road trip from hell?
When the virus reached the little Georgia hospital where Veronica worked she thought she was prepared. She was wrong.
A single bite changed her life forever.
She’d spent years pushing people away, but to survive as the world spiraled into an apocalypse would be impossible alone. So, when her estranged brother offered to help get her to safety she accepted.
Now she just had to make it to the pickup location. The clock was ticking. The sick are hunting. And the infection was spreading.
Can she survive long enough to reach the safety of the bunker?
The outbreak is just the beginning…
You’ll love this remarkable twist on the zombie/dystopian adventure. This novella is a prequel to the novel After the Outbreak.
…she became prey.
Can she survive the road trip from hell?
When the virus reached the little Georgia hospital where Veronica worked she thought she was prepared. She was wrong.
A single bite changed her life forever.
She’d spent years pushing people away, but to survive as the world spiraled into an apocalypse would be impossible alone. So, when her estranged brother offered to help get her to safety she accepted.
Now she just had to make it to the pickup location. The clock was ticking. The sick are hunting. And the infection was spreading.
Can she survive long enough to reach the safety of the bunker?
The outbreak is just the beginning…
You’ll love this remarkable twist on the zombie/dystopian adventure. This novella is a prequel to the novel After the Outbreak.
88 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2021
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About the author
Karri Kadin
4 books51 followersKarri Kadin writes apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, and dystopian novels for the survivalist in you. Karri spends her days plotting out how to survive the end of the world no matter how it comes.
She lives in Oklahoma, USA with more bug out bags than people, possibly too much freeze-dried food, and her family that thinks she’s crazy.
She also writes urban fantasy under the pen name Karri Roberts.
She lives in Oklahoma, USA with more bug out bags than people, possibly too much freeze-dried food, and her family that thinks she’s crazy.
She also writes urban fantasy under the pen name Karri Roberts.
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November 26, 2022
PINS AND NEEDLES EXCELLENT!!!
This prequel had me on the edge of my seat.
Most post apocalyptic type of books are truly scary as AF, and I'm normally not a fan. However, this particular one was too good to put down.
Why: Author begins the story with a Nurse being called to an emergency, while working her shift at the ER Dept. While there she is exposed to the deadly virus N87, in every nurses worst nightmare.
That alone had me hooked, from there the book just becomes more and more unputdownable.
Karri Kadin blows "Outbreak"(N87VIRUS)
CLEAR OUT THE Park!!
(They are still looking for that damn ball ⚾)
Job beyond well done, and I, cannot wait for book 1.
Kudos!!
This prequel had me on the edge of my seat.
Most post apocalyptic type of books are truly scary as AF, and I'm normally not a fan. However, this particular one was too good to put down.
Why: Author begins the story with a Nurse being called to an emergency, while working her shift at the ER Dept. While there she is exposed to the deadly virus N87, in every nurses worst nightmare.
That alone had me hooked, from there the book just becomes more and more unputdownable.
Karri Kadin blows "Outbreak"(N87VIRUS)
CLEAR OUT THE Park!!
(They are still looking for that damn ball ⚾)
Job beyond well done, and I, cannot wait for book 1.
Kudos!!
November 29, 2022
Our main character is Veronica in this Prequel to the N87 Virus Series.
She's an a*sehole… uncaring, egoistic, egocentric!
The books starts with her at work in the ER, being bitten by one of the 'Eaters' at around page 2!?
It's early into the whole Tohuvabohu of this Novella so of course she's send home with Antibiotics and the advice to self-quarantine and pray. (O'kay......)
At home she finds her husband in bed having a simple cold, so he says at least.
𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑽𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂.
A straight 4 Stars rating for this rather short piece. I am always happy when a female author writes something, that I can easily rate at 4 to 5 Stars.
Main characters in this Books are.:
-Veronica. The Protagonist who is bitten on Day 1.
-Alejandro. Her husband, a good guy as it seems.
-Timber. Neighbour's dog.
-Orange Tabby Cat. Another Neighbour's cat.
-Marc & Misty Valdes. Veronica's brother & his wife.
-Joe Berna & his family. Neighbours.
-Blondie. A young woman.
There are also a few living, unnamed people and of course lots of 'Eaters' roaming the place.
° I was mad at Veronica and her 'stance' on animals at the beginning.
° I loved Timber!
° It was a rather fresh take on one of my favourite themes.
I didn't like the abrupt ending, though that was to be expected of a 88 page short Prequel.
I also thought it quite curious, that the author's name Karri Kadin sounded like the turkish word Karı & the turkish word Kadın, which means 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐞 and 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 respectively. 🤣
Oh, and btw…
She's an a*sehole… uncaring, egoistic, egocentric!
The books starts with her at work in the ER, being bitten by one of the 'Eaters' at around page 2!?
It's early into the whole Tohuvabohu of this Novella so of course she's send home with Antibiotics and the advice to self-quarantine and pray. (O'kay......)
At home she finds her husband in bed having a simple cold, so he says at least.
𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑽𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂.
A straight 4 Stars rating for this rather short piece. I am always happy when a female author writes something, that I can easily rate at 4 to 5 Stars.
Main characters in this Books are.:
-Veronica. The Protagonist who is bitten on Day 1.
-Alejandro. Her husband, a good guy as it seems.
-Timber. Neighbour's dog.
-Orange Tabby Cat. Another Neighbour's cat.
-Marc & Misty Valdes. Veronica's brother & his wife.
-Joe Berna & his family. Neighbours.
-Blondie. A young woman.
There are also a few living, unnamed people and of course lots of 'Eaters' roaming the place.
° I was mad at Veronica and her 'stance' on animals at the beginning.
° I loved Timber!
° It was a rather fresh take on one of my favourite themes.
I didn't like the abrupt ending, though that was to be expected of a 88 page short Prequel.
I also thought it quite curious, that the author's name Karri Kadin sounded like the turkish word Karı & the turkish word Kadın, which means 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐞 and 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 respectively. 🤣
Oh, and btw…
April 30, 2021
Yes!!! Loved this peak into the outbreak!!
Kept me “flipping” the pages wanting to know what happened.... it was great to go back and see the originals of the outbreak!
Kept me “flipping” the pages wanting to know what happened.... it was great to go back and see the originals of the outbreak!
January 4, 2022
Entertaining fantasy listening 🔰😡
A will written fantasy thriller adventure novel by Karri Kadin with lots of interesting will developed characters. Zombies are going wild in the main character's neighborhood. Her brother arranges for her rescue but something goes with wrong and the fun begins. I would recommend this novel to readers of fantasy. Enjoy the adventure of novels 🔰😈 2022😠
A will written fantasy thriller adventure novel by Karri Kadin with lots of interesting will developed characters. Zombies are going wild in the main character's neighborhood. Her brother arranges for her rescue but something goes with wrong and the fun begins. I would recommend this novel to readers of fantasy. Enjoy the adventure of novels 🔰😈 2022😠
October 21, 2021
Outbreak by Karri Kadin is a story about the beginning of a viral apocalypse. Veronica is an ER nurse when belligerent type patients begin arriving at the hospital. Veronica is bitten on the hand by a patient and expects to die so she leaves to go home. When she arrived, she found her husband on his deathbed with signs of the virus racing through his body. On the television, she learns of an evacuation site and gathers supplies for the trip. Zombies are attacking the neighbors and Veronica rescues the dog from next door. We never do learn much about him except he's large and is very protective of Veronica. En route, she finds humans to be more dangerous than the dead zombies. The journey is a perilous one. Will she and the dog make it?
Remarkably, she is not showing any signs of the infection, her hand continues to heal and she is not suffering any effects of the virus. Is she immune?
The story is short and could have been more descriptive in the telling of the tale. There is a cliffhanger at the end and the story ends too quickly.
Remarkably, she is not showing any signs of the infection, her hand continues to heal and she is not suffering any effects of the virus. Is she immune?
The story is short and could have been more descriptive in the telling of the tale. There is a cliffhanger at the end and the story ends too quickly.
April 14, 2025
An intriguing apocalyptic novella
Outbreak (N87 Virus) is an interesting and well constructed novella, telling the story of Veronica and Timber, as they navigate the world during the first week of the outbreak. Veronica is a well rounded character, especially considering the novella is under 100 pages. As is often the case in apocalyptic settings, the survivors are as much a threat, if not more so, than the ~10% of those who become zombie like creatures, but with an alarming capacity to reason. 4/5 stars, recommended for fans of outbreak thrillers and survival thrillers in general!
Outbreak (N87 Virus) is an interesting and well constructed novella, telling the story of Veronica and Timber, as they navigate the world during the first week of the outbreak. Veronica is a well rounded character, especially considering the novella is under 100 pages. As is often the case in apocalyptic settings, the survivors are as much a threat, if not more so, than the ~10% of those who become zombie like creatures, but with an alarming capacity to reason. 4/5 stars, recommended for fans of outbreak thrillers and survival thrillers in general!
May 12, 2021
Virus strikes
The focus in this story is on the main character, Veronica. Following her experiences at work in the hospital ER. She’s bitten, treated and arrives home to find her husband sick with the virus. From there it’s a race to survive for both her and the dog she liberated. A lot of what happens to her is highly emotional but the sadness is only part of it. She survives. It wasn’t always easy or obvious to follow Veronica’s fluctuating emotions but perhaps that’s to be expected from an apocalypse. In all a satisfying read.
The focus in this story is on the main character, Veronica. Following her experiences at work in the hospital ER. She’s bitten, treated and arrives home to find her husband sick with the virus. From there it’s a race to survive for both her and the dog she liberated. A lot of what happens to her is highly emotional but the sadness is only part of it. She survives. It wasn’t always easy or obvious to follow Veronica’s fluctuating emotions but perhaps that’s to be expected from an apocalypse. In all a satisfying read.
April 12, 2021
Awesome Novella
Having read after the outbreak, I was excited to have another peek into Allison’s world! Karri has written an engaging and exciting book that shows the world during the outbreak and the terror and difficult choices that people have to make. I was gripped right from the peach yoghurt at the start and couldn’t put it down. So excited to have more from this author!
Having read after the outbreak, I was excited to have another peek into Allison’s world! Karri has written an engaging and exciting book that shows the world during the outbreak and the terror and difficult choices that people have to make. I was gripped right from the peach yoghurt at the start and couldn’t put it down. So excited to have more from this author!
June 13, 2021
Monsters!
This virus turns people into flesh eating monsters of super human strength. Since that is completely impossible this book should be labeled science fantasy. I hated it. Have to confess I only managed to get through day one. The book takes place in seven days. I’m prejudiced. I hate zombies and vampires.
This virus turns people into flesh eating monsters of super human strength. Since that is completely impossible this book should be labeled science fantasy. I hated it. Have to confess I only managed to get through day one. The book takes place in seven days. I’m prejudiced. I hate zombies and vampires.
April 19, 2022
I loved this novella it's a prequel to
After The Outbreak which I haven't read yet. We follow Veronica who starts her journey at the hospital where she works and unfortunately her day goes downhill pretty quick. The pages just flip over and the story takes a life of its own and I'm engrossed. It's well worth reading, honest.
After The Outbreak which I haven't read yet. We follow Veronica who starts her journey at the hospital where she works and unfortunately her day goes downhill pretty quick. The pages just flip over and the story takes a life of its own and I'm engrossed. It's well worth reading, honest.
July 14, 2023
Fast-paced story with a great main character
Quick, fun story. Would be five stars, but there are a lot of editing errors, especially toward the last forty percent of the story. I kinda started skimming paragraphs to get the gist of the content because the grammar errors started to disrupt the flow of the story for me. But I'm hooked enough to read on!
Quick, fun story. Would be five stars, but there are a lot of editing errors, especially toward the last forty percent of the story. I kinda started skimming paragraphs to get the gist of the content because the grammar errors started to disrupt the flow of the story for me. But I'm hooked enough to read on!
June 21, 2025
Excellent read
I devoured this book. It is an amazing read, especially when on a road trip through Georgia. I definitely felt the struggles along with the characters. I asked myself what I would do in their shoes, and I'd probably do the same things. I highly recommend giving this a read.
I devoured this book. It is an amazing read, especially when on a road trip through Georgia. I definitely felt the struggles along with the characters. I asked myself what I would do in their shoes, and I'd probably do the same things. I highly recommend giving this a read.
April 16, 2021
A very good short story! A great end of the world virus adventure! A good strong main character with a few twists & turns that made it exciting! I did enjoy this & will look forward to reading more by this writer!
October 24, 2021
Outbreak N87 book 1
Enjoyed the read of the book so far different to others, interesting characters. Up to date with electric cars mentioned not sure about a phone charger charging a car but that's fiction.
Enjoyed the read of the book so far different to others, interesting characters. Up to date with electric cars mentioned not sure about a phone charger charging a car but that's fiction.
November 24, 2021
Exciting
I figured that the heroine would survive throughout this story. But what crazy adventures she had to live through. She`s alone; her husband dies from the virus. She was focused to get to a safe space. It ends in hope.
I figured that the heroine would survive throughout this story. But what crazy adventures she had to live through. She`s alone; her husband dies from the virus. She was focused to get to a safe space. It ends in hope.
February 12, 2023
More like 3.5.
Quick, fun read. I love end of the world books so this was right up my alley. Not a huge fan of the main character or the way women are portrayed in this book. But still a short, fun read.
Quick, fun read. I love end of the world books so this was right up my alley. Not a huge fan of the main character or the way women are portrayed in this book. But still a short, fun read.
February 22, 2025
More of a short story
Dog was the best part of the story. End of the world as we know it by a virus leaving the dead and the rabid eaters of flesh behind. Not a very sympathetic main character and an obvious ending. Just an introduction really to a story I've read done better.
Dog was the best part of the story. End of the world as we know it by a virus leaving the dead and the rabid eaters of flesh behind. Not a very sympathetic main character and an obvious ending. Just an introduction really to a story I've read done better.
April 15, 2021
Cute zombie book. Timber better survive the zombie apocalypse or I will be very sad lol
April 16, 2021
I really enjoyed reading this novella! I liked the characters, especially the canine companion. It was a smooth and interesting read with heart racing twists.
April 23, 2021
Where is book 2?
Cliff hanger.
Where is book 2.
Should be warning it is unfinished series.
How many books in series ? Three ?
Cliff hanger.
Where is book 2.
Should be warning it is unfinished series.
How many books in series ? Three ?
May 15, 2021
Leaves you hanging
Actually a zombie story or rather the first chapter of a zombie story! The story is absolutely totally predictable. Not particularly interesting!
Actually a zombie story or rather the first chapter of a zombie story! The story is absolutely totally predictable. Not particularly interesting!
July 10, 2021
4 stars
Very short but action packed. At the beginning I found the main character somewhat unlikeable but she did grow on me.
Very short but action packed. At the beginning I found the main character somewhat unlikeable but she did grow on me.
August 29, 2021
Good quick read action pandemic zombie story. Minimal character development so far in this prequel. Free Kindle book on Amazon.
October 25, 2021
Meh
It is a clone of all zombie books so far. It's interesting enough to keep you awake for a while.
It is a clone of all zombie books so far. It's interesting enough to keep you awake for a while.
June 10, 2022
Not liking the book leaves off right in the middle
Although I enjoyed the book I really hate when you read so many chapters only to find out you have to buy others to finish the book.
Although I enjoyed the book I really hate when you read so many chapters only to find out you have to buy others to finish the book.
December 4, 2022
Short story
Short and straight forward. Could have used a lot more detail and transition. I kept getting lost because the story jumps forward without warning.
Short and straight forward. Could have used a lot more detail and transition. I kept getting lost because the story jumps forward without warning.
April 15, 2023
More like a novela than a full book. And the character was very unlikable as well as underdeveloped.
September 9, 2023
Eaters gotta eat
I mean, for a post apocalyptic zombie kinda novel, its not a bad intro. I would definitely read this series if given the chance
I mean, for a post apocalyptic zombie kinda novel, its not a bad intro. I would definitely read this series if given the chance
March 9, 2024
I was enjoying this book and couldn't put it down - it then ended too quickly!!
January 15, 2025
pretty good start
I enjoyed this book. There are a lot of questions left at the end but that is a good thing. I would definitely like to read more!
I enjoyed this book. There are a lot of questions left at the end but that is a good thing. I would definitely like to read more!
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