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Dead America - The Complete First and Second Week Series: Books 1 - 23
The first 23 books in the Dead America series, together in one giant collection!
The Texas zombie virus is quickly spreading throughout the nation. As the infected become fast moving flesh eaters, survivors across the country band together to battle against the onslaught of the undead.
Dead America touches on all aspects of the zombie outbreak, from the origins in Texas, to the military response in the Carolinas and the Heartland, to civilians in various regions of the country dealing with threats both living and undead. The action is fast, furious, and never lets up.
The first 23 books in the series includes the 4 book Dead Texas series, as well as all 7 books in the First Week series, and the first 12 books in the Second Week series.
Books included in this collection
1. Dead Day Zero
2. Dead No Comfort
3. Dead Lonesome Road
4. Dead The Journey West
5. Carolina Front Pt. 1
6. Carolina Front Pt. 2
7. Carolina Front Pt. 3
8. Operation Bismarck
9. The El Paso Invasion
10. Heartland
11. Portland (also includes the epilogue State of the Union)
12. Mississippi
13. Heartland Pt. 2
14. El Paso Pt. 2
15. Cincinnati
16. Heartland Pt. 3
17. The Nevada Caravan
18. Carolina Front - Pt 4
19. El Paso - Pt. 3
20. New Mexico
21. Portland - Pt. 2
22. Heartland - Pt. 4
23. Heartland - Pt. 5
The Texas zombie virus is quickly spreading throughout the nation. As the infected become fast moving flesh eaters, survivors across the country band together to battle against the onslaught of the undead.
Dead America touches on all aspects of the zombie outbreak, from the origins in Texas, to the military response in the Carolinas and the Heartland, to civilians in various regions of the country dealing with threats both living and undead. The action is fast, furious, and never lets up.
The first 23 books in the series includes the 4 book Dead Texas series, as well as all 7 books in the First Week series, and the first 12 books in the Second Week series.
Books included in this collection
1. Dead Day Zero
2. Dead No Comfort
3. Dead Lonesome Road
4. Dead The Journey West
5. Carolina Front Pt. 1
6. Carolina Front Pt. 2
7. Carolina Front Pt. 3
8. Operation Bismarck
9. The El Paso Invasion
10. Heartland
11. Portland (also includes the epilogue State of the Union)
12. Mississippi
13. Heartland Pt. 2
14. El Paso Pt. 2
15. Cincinnati
16. Heartland Pt. 3
17. The Nevada Caravan
18. Carolina Front - Pt 4
19. El Paso - Pt. 3
20. New Mexico
21. Portland - Pt. 2
22. Heartland - Pt. 4
23. Heartland - Pt. 5
1885 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 27, 2021
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December 28, 2021
This book got me through COVID-19. In August, my husband, 2 of my 3 kids and I all caught COVID-19 from a guy at my husband’s job. We were lucky, and it wasn’t as bad for us as it was for others, but we still felt pretty poorly. I didn’t want to move, and I didn’t want to watch tv. The only thing I did was lay there and read Dead America. Let me just tell you that reading a book while you have the plague about a book that starts with a plague that has people coughing and feeling bad before they die and turn into a zombie is something else. To say it made me nervous is an understatement. And as far as I know, this book was written well before COVID-19 was a thing.
If you are a binge reader like me, this book won’t let you down. Each book individually doesn’t seem very long at all. I’m not sure how long each one actually is, but combined, it’s something like 1400 pages. Don’t let that deter you. I know it can seem intimidating, but once you get reading, especially in the eBook version, you just blow through it. I know there were times I should have been sleeping but was reading until I couldn’t keep my eyes open bc I just had to see what was going to happen next.
One of the main things I liked about this series (since it was a set of all of them, I have a hard time seeing it as a series and not just one big book) is that it starts in the very beginning, the author tells us where the whole thing starts and we are introduced to different groups of people from different parts of the country. It was diverse and true to the local population, diversity wise as well as personality wise. As someone who grew up on a military base in the south, it was nice to see characters who reminded me of some of my dad’s friends from when I was a kid. Some characters reminded me so much of them, it was a bit weird. I loved how Slanton not only had diverse characters, but also avoided stereotypes for the most part and kept the characters true to their local origins. It was honestly nice to see.
I can’t say enough good things about this book. I loved every minute, despite feeling like I was about to join the ranks of the undead at times. There’s some gore (it’s zombies, what do you expect), but it was gore with a purpose, not gratuitous. The personalities and personality clashes were great. The book has both good and bad characters and unfortunately, I can absolutely see some of the bad characters existing in a situation like that. So to me, all of this stuff combined made the stories feel more realistic than most. 100% worth reading if you like zombies and want to immerse yourself fully into a fictional world.
My one negative thing I'll say is that there are quite a few typos and wrong words used. Normally I would take off stars for that, but I really love this series, and when I reached out to the author to ask if he was aware of the mistakes, he was very receptive to the negative feedback, thanked me for mentioning it (he was aware) and told me he is working on getting a revised edition out as soon as he can. Because of his receptiveness to the constructive criticism, I'll leave this book with full stars with the faith that he's going to be true to his word the correct the mistakes.
If you are a binge reader like me, this book won’t let you down. Each book individually doesn’t seem very long at all. I’m not sure how long each one actually is, but combined, it’s something like 1400 pages. Don’t let that deter you. I know it can seem intimidating, but once you get reading, especially in the eBook version, you just blow through it. I know there were times I should have been sleeping but was reading until I couldn’t keep my eyes open bc I just had to see what was going to happen next.
One of the main things I liked about this series (since it was a set of all of them, I have a hard time seeing it as a series and not just one big book) is that it starts in the very beginning, the author tells us where the whole thing starts and we are introduced to different groups of people from different parts of the country. It was diverse and true to the local population, diversity wise as well as personality wise. As someone who grew up on a military base in the south, it was nice to see characters who reminded me of some of my dad’s friends from when I was a kid. Some characters reminded me so much of them, it was a bit weird. I loved how Slanton not only had diverse characters, but also avoided stereotypes for the most part and kept the characters true to their local origins. It was honestly nice to see.
I can’t say enough good things about this book. I loved every minute, despite feeling like I was about to join the ranks of the undead at times. There’s some gore (it’s zombies, what do you expect), but it was gore with a purpose, not gratuitous. The personalities and personality clashes were great. The book has both good and bad characters and unfortunately, I can absolutely see some of the bad characters existing in a situation like that. So to me, all of this stuff combined made the stories feel more realistic than most. 100% worth reading if you like zombies and want to immerse yourself fully into a fictional world.
My one negative thing I'll say is that there are quite a few typos and wrong words used. Normally I would take off stars for that, but I really love this series, and when I reached out to the author to ask if he was aware of the mistakes, he was very receptive to the negative feedback, thanked me for mentioning it (he was aware) and told me he is working on getting a revised edition out as soon as he can. Because of his receptiveness to the constructive criticism, I'll leave this book with full stars with the faith that he's going to be true to his word the correct the mistakes.
March 8, 2022
Wow
This is one intense story. A cross country run in a zombie apocalypse is no easy task. Tons of action, lots of scares, and plenty of excitement. I can't wait to continue this series.
This is one intense story. A cross country run in a zombie apocalypse is no easy task. Tons of action, lots of scares, and plenty of excitement. I can't wait to continue this series.
March 17, 2023
I really liked this series of books. Finished it and borrowed the next part now. The only complaint I have is the books were not proofread very well. A lot of miss spelled words and used words that sound the same but have a totally different meaning in certain situations.
September 10, 2021
A damn fine piece of work!
Derek Slaton has created a world of intense action. His characters are very believable and the storyline is amazing. You must read this series!
Derek Slaton has created a world of intense action. His characters are very believable and the storyline is amazing. You must read this series!
April 20, 2023
SO GOOD!!!
I loved reading this. Despite a few grammatical errors the storyline was on point. It kept me drawn in. I hungered for more. I am excited to read more from this author
I loved reading this. Despite a few grammatical errors the storyline was on point. It kept me drawn in. I hungered for more. I am excited to read more from this author
August 31, 2023
Brilliant - get more - need to finish the story
I couldn't put this series down, possibly one of the fastest reads I've had
Enjoyed every moment. you really felt you you were part of the story.
I couldn't put this series down, possibly one of the fastest reads I've had
Enjoyed every moment. you really felt you you were part of the story.
September 17, 2023
Wow!!!
Really enjoyed this set. Love watching zombie stuff but never really read any until now. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Really enjoyed this set. Love watching zombie stuff but never really read any until now. I can't wait to see what happens next.
September 13, 2024
The El Paso chapters are “eh” but the rest is great!
September 22, 2025
This series is great. Every book has me hooked.
April 3, 2023
great story telling
I love reading stories that have great characters as well as believable settings. I also love zombie stories. This is one of the best I’ve read. It makes you want to enlist and join the frontlines to help, or go undercover and help where the military hasn’t gotten yet. Do yourself a favor and read these books
I love reading stories that have great characters as well as believable settings. I also love zombie stories. This is one of the best I’ve read. It makes you want to enlist and join the frontlines to help, or go undercover and help where the military hasn’t gotten yet. Do yourself a favor and read these books
February 18, 2024
Derek Slaton is probably my favorite Apocalyptic writer - I have read the Dead America series (books 1 thru 47). Favorite character is sniper - Kowalski. I am currently reading the Low-Country series. Favorite character is Ace - he just makes me laugh but he is also bad ass.
I have to take breaks because I get so exhausted just by what these truly awesome characters have to endure - you know… like surviving the first day 😐
I get exhausted as the characters are in an end-game situation and mentally attempt to give them my strength to them (if that makes sense)
Great series and great author ✍️
I have to take breaks because I get so exhausted just by what these truly awesome characters have to endure - you know… like surviving the first day 😐
I get exhausted as the characters are in an end-game situation and mentally attempt to give them my strength to them (if that makes sense)
Great series and great author ✍️
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