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The Hellbreakers 2: Emergence: A Surviving the Dead Novel
For six years, against all odds, Alexander Muir survived on his own in the Arizona desert. Now, after signing on with a volunteer militia, he has found love, made friends, and discovered a renewed sense of purpose. However, all is not well in his new life.
The world is still ruled by the dead, and the living still war against each other over resources and territory. After suffering wounds at the hands of the Storm Road Tribe, Alex has his doubts about the future of the mission he has signed on for—liberating Phoenix from the undead.
Making matters worse, the reinforcements promised by what is left of the federal government turn out to be far less than promised. In fact, they send only one man.
Captain Caleb Hicks.
When Alex is recruited as a guide to help Captain Hicks track down and eliminate the Storm Road Tribe, the two men will discover a threat far greater than anything they expected.
Soon, Alex finds himself in a race against time to destroy a monster that threatens not only his life, but the lives of everyone he has grown to care for. And in the process, he will embark on a journey more dangerous and exciting than anything he has dared to imagine...
Don’t miss this thrilling new adventure set in the Surviving the Dead universe!
The world is still ruled by the dead, and the living still war against each other over resources and territory. After suffering wounds at the hands of the Storm Road Tribe, Alex has his doubts about the future of the mission he has signed on for—liberating Phoenix from the undead.
Making matters worse, the reinforcements promised by what is left of the federal government turn out to be far less than promised. In fact, they send only one man.
Captain Caleb Hicks.
When Alex is recruited as a guide to help Captain Hicks track down and eliminate the Storm Road Tribe, the two men will discover a threat far greater than anything they expected.
Soon, Alex finds himself in a race against time to destroy a monster that threatens not only his life, but the lives of everyone he has grown to care for. And in the process, he will embark on a journey more dangerous and exciting than anything he has dared to imagine...
Don’t miss this thrilling new adventure set in the Surviving the Dead universe!
- GenresZombies
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2022
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11 people want to read
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James N. Cook
17 books255 followersJames N. Cook is a martial arts enthusiast, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a former cubicle dweller, and the author of the Surviving the Dead series. He hikes, he goes camping, he travels a lot, and he has trouble staying in one spot for very long. He lives in North Carolina.
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September 12, 2025
A fine addition to an underappreciated series. If you enjoy a good Zombie Shooter with a dollop of ordinance, Chock full of man stuff and bromance.
January 23, 2022
Wowzers
Hot damn, I had to block out a Sunday morning and read this book from electronic cover to cover. Action, suspense, attention to detail, and an ending that actually made me tear up (in joy) a little.
Well done Mr. Cook!!!!
I particularly enjoyed the viewpoint as being solely of the main character, with all the tension and mystery surrounding it. Everything in the “Surviving the Dead” franchise has been wonderful, and this iteration is the best yet. Bravo!
Hot damn, I had to block out a Sunday morning and read this book from electronic cover to cover. Action, suspense, attention to detail, and an ending that actually made me tear up (in joy) a little.
Well done Mr. Cook!!!!
I particularly enjoyed the viewpoint as being solely of the main character, with all the tension and mystery surrounding it. Everything in the “Surviving the Dead” franchise has been wonderful, and this iteration is the best yet. Bravo!
April 3, 2022
Emergence
Well done!
The new threats are un ghastly beasts that are not easy to put down. I could not put this book down for too long as I needed to know how the characters would come out on the other end.
I love the description and the story moves forward at a very good pace.
Cannot wait for next instalment!
Well done!
The new threats are un ghastly beasts that are not easy to put down. I could not put this book down for too long as I needed to know how the characters would come out on the other end.
I love the description and the story moves forward at a very good pace.
Cannot wait for next instalment!
November 26, 2022
Another great read
Another great read by Mr. Cook. At first, I wasn't very interested in this new storyline. I really like Garrett, Riordan and Hicks. When I saw Caleb was crossing Indonesia storyline it piqued my interest so I reread the first Hellbreakers and then immediately read the second. Great read from JC as always. Can't wait to read #10.
Another great read by Mr. Cook. At first, I wasn't very interested in this new storyline. I really like Garrett, Riordan and Hicks. When I saw Caleb was crossing Indonesia storyline it piqued my interest so I reread the first Hellbreakers and then immediately read the second. Great read from JC as always. Can't wait to read #10.
March 21, 2022
Not just a walking dead story. Unforeseen engaging development keeps one scro
Long through the psges. Almost did not read when I discovered it was a zombie tsle, glad I stick with it.
Gash Hollywood
Long through the psges. Almost did not read when I discovered it was a zombie tsle, glad I stick with it.
Gash Hollywood
April 21, 2022
Best book in series by far!
Hated getting to the end. What a story and was it a good one. Sucks that I have to wait for the next one in the series but will definitely be pre-ordering when available.
Hated getting to the end. What a story and was it a good one. Sucks that I have to wait for the next one in the series but will definitely be pre-ordering when available.
October 21, 2022
Woohoo! A Most Excellent Read!
Couldn't have written it better, well done Mr. Cook! Really looking forward to the next one! Very entertaining and a great story to boot. Your talent just keeps getting better, keep it up!
Couldn't have written it better, well done Mr. Cook! Really looking forward to the next one! Very entertaining and a great story to boot. Your talent just keeps getting better, keep it up!
May 2, 2023
Awesome
Man, what a ride. Couldn’t stop reading. Great how it works back into the original series. Can’t wait for more. I highly recommend the whole series. Have read it through several times.
Man, what a ride. Couldn’t stop reading. Great how it works back into the original series. Can’t wait for more. I highly recommend the whole series. Have read it through several times.
March 6, 2025
you keep me up at night
just finished your surviving dead series. all 12 books. been staying up to law reading them. never written any type of review before but I love the books! can't wait for the next book!
just finished your surviving dead series. all 12 books. been staying up to law reading them. never written any type of review before but I love the books! can't wait for the next book!
January 26, 2022
Loved it.
I love this storyline and connection to our previous world and characters. Thank you for continuing this journey. I am in for the full ride!
I love this storyline and connection to our previous world and characters. Thank you for continuing this journey. I am in for the full ride!
April 24, 2022
Good zombie series
Great read. It’s a fun series, but maybe a little kiddish sometimes. Would definitely recommend the series. Plus I want his axe.
Great read. It’s a fun series, but maybe a little kiddish sometimes. Would definitely recommend the series. Plus I want his axe.
May 14, 2022
great
What’s worse than a city fully of the undead that’s what our intrepid hero’s are going to find out. Read their story and ride the roller coaster
What’s worse than a city fully of the undead that’s what our intrepid hero’s are going to find out. Read their story and ride the roller coaster
May 26, 2022
Yes
Another good one. I am already ready for the next. The world has expanded and so have my expectafions. Thank you.
Another good one. I am already ready for the next. The world has expanded and so have my expectafions. Thank you.
August 18, 2022
Action packed story that continues the Surviving the Dead franchise. Nicely done.
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