Alone: The Dead Flash Series

by J.D. Crist

A bright flash spread across the night sky, taking most of the life in the world with it. Now the dead walk the earth, and the living try to survive.Emily is a young woman discovering her inner strength. Her life has been turned upside down, and she was just beginning to piece it back together. Nothing could have prepared her for how everything was about to get worse. A bright light in the sky changed everything in an instant. Now, she is alone, only with her dog Marley to help her navigate the world ruled by the dead. Emily must find a strength she never knew she possessed to survive and protect those she loves. Can Emily and Marley survive this impossible new world?

485 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 30, 2021

Reviews

[Elia. K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Love the story, the world, and the characters! Fantastic plot and super nice author!!

[Sairo Westwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a lot of interesting twist and turns but I do feel like it started a bit early for my taste. I like to jump right into the action and the heart of the story. The beginning definitely built up a STRONG emotional connection with Emily and Marley, so with that being said, the heart of the story had me rooting for the dog to make it out alive (He does). Emily turns into a major badass and genius surviving by sheer will. I love that for her

Disclaimer: this book was part of my indie support reading challenge and isn’t my typical genre, but it’s definitely great for folks that enjoy zombie stories. I’m not a fan of zombies, unfortunately.

[Princilee Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I hope there is a sequel because there is so much more to tell about Emily and Hope and Mallory. Surviving in a Zombie apocalypse is tough as an adult but having and raising a baby during that time is incomprehensible but Emily has proven that if any one can do it. She can.

[April Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alone by J.D. Crist hit me in a way I wasn’t expecting. I didn’t just read this book, I felt it. From the very first pages, it felt like the author was sitting across from me, quietly sharing thoughts most people are too afraid to say out loud. The kind of thoughts you have late at night when the world is quiet and your mind won’t slow down.
This book understands loneliness in a way that feels deeply personal. Not the dramatic, obvious kind, but the subtle kind. The kind where you can be surrounded by people and still feel completely on your own. There were moments where I had to pause because the words felt a little too familiar, like they were pulling from places in my own life I hadn’t meant to revisit.
What I loved most about Alone is how honest it is even though it is mostly a fiction setting. It doesn’t try to fix loneliness or wrap it up with easy answers. It simply acknowledges it, sits with it, and lets it be real. And somehow, that honesty makes the book comforting instead of heavy. It reminded me that feeling alone doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re still human and not one of the dead.

[Ajay Howarth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark, Emotional, and Hard to Put Down

This book pulled me in faster than I expected. While the cover didn’t really sell me on the story at first, I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me. Alone is bleak, emotional, and intensely focused on survival, and I found myself genuinely invested in the main character’s journey from the start.
The atmosphere is heavy in the best way. The world considers broken and dangerous, but never so overwhelming that it distracts from the story being told. What stood out most for me was the emotional core. This isn’t just about surviving the apocalypse, it’s about loneliness, resilience, and finding a reason to keep going when everything familiar is gone.
The pacing stays tight and kept me turning pages, though a few moments felt familiar if you’ve read a lot in this genre. That said, the character work and emotional weight helped balance out those more predictable beats.
Overall, this was a strong start to the series and absolutely worth the read. I’m definitely curious enough to continue and see where the story goes next.

[Coley Daly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this audio book Emily is a great character and my favorite character I felt like Thier was times in the story that she underestimated her self and j.d Crist definitely pulls of a fantastic zombie apocalypse I would recommend this book to lovers of zombies and post apocalyptic dystopian stories this one I highly recommend really great story and I enjoyed it a lot

[Margaret Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book. Emily trying to survive her struggles and then faced with an apocalypse on top of it with her faithful companion by her side. This book left me wanting to know where she was headed and what she will face ahead.