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Steel City Apocalypse #2
Undead Sanctuary
When you’ve lost everything, what’s worth fighting for?
Beneath the glittering stars of Pennsylvania’s Dark Skies, people are few and zombies fewer. Imogen’s faith in humanity—normally abundant—is shaken by the suspicion that a fellow survivor sabotaged their escape from the zoo, forcing her to leave her Iberian lynxes behind.
Reeling from his failure to save his sisters and girlfriend, Mike does what he always has: step up. Protecting everyone is easier said than done, however. Some people care only about themselves, and fractured by in-fighting, factions are forming.
As a threat beyond their isolated sanctuary closes in, Imogen and Mike know their divided group must unite to save themselves. If they don’t, the greatest danger they face might not be zombies but each other.
Steel City Apocalypse is a riveting post-apocalyptic thriller series with flawed yet complex characters and super-charged action. A zombie apocalypse survival series perfect for fans of Jonathan Maberry, Sarah Lyons Fleming, Baileigh Higgins, Christopher Artinian, and Zach Bohannon.
Grab your machete and join the Steel City Apocalypse today!
Beneath the glittering stars of Pennsylvania’s Dark Skies, people are few and zombies fewer. Imogen’s faith in humanity—normally abundant—is shaken by the suspicion that a fellow survivor sabotaged their escape from the zoo, forcing her to leave her Iberian lynxes behind.
Reeling from his failure to save his sisters and girlfriend, Mike does what he always has: step up. Protecting everyone is easier said than done, however. Some people care only about themselves, and fractured by in-fighting, factions are forming.
As a threat beyond their isolated sanctuary closes in, Imogen and Mike know their divided group must unite to save themselves. If they don’t, the greatest danger they face might not be zombies but each other.
Steel City Apocalypse is a riveting post-apocalyptic thriller series with flawed yet complex characters and super-charged action. A zombie apocalypse survival series perfect for fans of Jonathan Maberry, Sarah Lyons Fleming, Baileigh Higgins, Christopher Artinian, and Zach Bohannon.
Grab your machete and join the Steel City Apocalypse today!
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 12, 2022
About the author
A.M. Geever
15 books185 followersA.M. Geever is the award-winning author of The Undead Age and Steel City Apocalypse zombie apocalypse adventures. She also writes gritty post-collapse fiction in her Fire in the Sky series, where a solar flare brings modern civilization to its knees. A sci-fi enthusiast who dreamed of Starfleet command, she loves to write about impossible choices, no-win scenarios, and bad behavior. She shares her home with her husband, two cats with impeccable manners, and a pair of Blue Heeler/Catahoula hellhounds who have two speeds: fast and snuggle.
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Connect on social media @amgeever
Media inquires: anne@amgeever.com
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May 28, 2023
Imogen and Mike, along with a small group of survivors escape Pittsburgh and head for the hills. But tensions were already strained before they left and they only increase as they move into cabin that will be their sanctuary.
Undead Sanctuary was a more challenging book than (book 1) Undead Menagerie. Putting it into musical terms, book one was a radio song, book two is a musicians song. There are things I don't like. Characters I loved don't make it to the end, and the book ends with a lot of unanswered questions, some problems remain unresolved. The author is building tension and I struggle with that. I struggle with having to wait till the end of the year to find out what happens next.
But I still enjoyed the book, and I love the characters. So now the countdown to book three begins.
Undead Sanctuary was a more challenging book than (book 1) Undead Menagerie. Putting it into musical terms, book one was a radio song, book two is a musicians song. There are things I don't like. Characters I loved don't make it to the end, and the book ends with a lot of unanswered questions, some problems remain unresolved. The author is building tension and I struggle with that. I struggle with having to wait till the end of the year to find out what happens next.
But I still enjoyed the book, and I love the characters. So now the countdown to book three begins.
April 28, 2023
A.M. Geever continues the story of Undead Menagerie in this addictive sequel, Undead Sanctuary. In this book, the group of survivors from the Pittsburgh zoo escape to find refuge. They journey to a remote lodge owned by friends of some of the survivors. There, they take refuge from the zombie apocalypse raging around them. This book, like others Geever has written, does not disappoint. She weaves a complex interplay between characters and their backstories, creating a tapestry of tension so thick a halligan couldn't slice it. She skillfully keeps conflict simmering throughout, making human nature as threatening as the zombies. What drew me to Geever's writing in the first place was her writing style. Her writing is clean and clear, and often poetic in its portrayal. As a reader, I was drawn into the conflicts and personally wanted to throttle some of her characters at various times. Read Undead Sanctuary first, and soon, you too will want to smack Jay or use Amy for zombie bait. You'll want both of them to get their comeuppance, and you'll want to sit Imogene and Mike down for a nice long talk about communication. This was such a fun read.
April 7, 2023
Undead Sanctuary is the second book in the Steel City Apocalypse series and just as good as the first if not better. Undead Sanctuary kept me on the edge of my seat on more than one occasion. I found myself gritting my teeth at times when the zombies made their appearance. But you know zombies are not the only danger in a zombie apocalypse. Humans can be just as dangerous if not more so.
Imogen, Mike, and about ten others make it to their safe place, a cabin set high up in the mountains. Most everyone in the group pitched in to help out and do what they could when it came to all the chores but there was this one dude that always had to be told what to do and when. If no one said anything he just sat on his rear and did nothing.
The tension in Undead Sanctuary was so high at times I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. You never knew when a zombie was going to pop up. The suspense was unbelievable. I love the zombies in Undead Sanctuary as no two are exactly alike.
I love the twist that A.M. Geever has spun on these zombies. The zombies, action, and suspense are what keeps me hanging on for more. Well, not to mention the characters as they are all unique in their own ways.
I highly recommend Undead Sanctuary to all zombie fans! Grab your copy of Undead Sanctuary today!
Imogen, Mike, and about ten others make it to their safe place, a cabin set high up in the mountains. Most everyone in the group pitched in to help out and do what they could when it came to all the chores but there was this one dude that always had to be told what to do and when. If no one said anything he just sat on his rear and did nothing.
The tension in Undead Sanctuary was so high at times I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. You never knew when a zombie was going to pop up. The suspense was unbelievable. I love the zombies in Undead Sanctuary as no two are exactly alike.
I love the twist that A.M. Geever has spun on these zombies. The zombies, action, and suspense are what keeps me hanging on for more. Well, not to mention the characters as they are all unique in their own ways.
I highly recommend Undead Sanctuary to all zombie fans! Grab your copy of Undead Sanctuary today!
April 5, 2023
Imogen and Mike, along with their new traveling companions, have made it safely to a cabin. This is the tale of placing about ten people in a cabin, hoping they can function, and their struggles. They get through the usual chore discussion, who’s the leader and how they survive. The group is quite smart and I enjoyed learning the unique and intelligent ways they had hot water or cooked. They are far from perfect but we get to experience the zombie apocalypse through them. The story is intriguing, realistic, and full of tension. It must be read in order to fully understand the characters and the craziness they are escaping. I was fortunate to receive an early copy and wrote my review voluntarily.
April 11, 2023
Those of you who have ever read any book by A. M. Geever know what to expect. A crazy, somewhat gory ride with lots of twists and romantic elements. Undead Sanctuary has all these in abundance.
The story picks up where it left off. Our little team is on the way to their hoped sanctuary. They get there and now you (and them of course) think that they now only have to survive, gather food and stuff and then they live happily ever after. Well no. It’s not that easy. It never is. Because they have to live together, a bunch of people who barely know each other have to find a way to live together. Who sleeps where, who cooks, who cleans, who gathers food, who makes the decisions. Oh and there are zombies too. So yeah, not easy.
Mike and Imogen are the narrators again (I must say I hope that in future books Bec and Amy get their own chapters because I adore them both. Okay, I actually hated Amy up until a point…). These two make some hard choices and I still love them to pieces. I wish I had a Mike in my life. Watching how they still change and adapt to new situations is what kept me reading well into the night.
Bec I simply adore. She doesn’t kid around, says what’s on her mind. She is funny, tough and kind.
Amy is a tough cookie. I really hated her in the first book and through most of this but as the story goes and more is revealed about her I started liking her and understanding her.
I can hardly wait for the next book and here’s hoping there will be more love and zombies because I can’t get enough of those.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The story picks up where it left off. Our little team is on the way to their hoped sanctuary. They get there and now you (and them of course) think that they now only have to survive, gather food and stuff and then they live happily ever after. Well no. It’s not that easy. It never is. Because they have to live together, a bunch of people who barely know each other have to find a way to live together. Who sleeps where, who cooks, who cleans, who gathers food, who makes the decisions. Oh and there are zombies too. So yeah, not easy.
Mike and Imogen are the narrators again (I must say I hope that in future books Bec and Amy get their own chapters because I adore them both. Okay, I actually hated Amy up until a point…). These two make some hard choices and I still love them to pieces. I wish I had a Mike in my life. Watching how they still change and adapt to new situations is what kept me reading well into the night.
Bec I simply adore. She doesn’t kid around, says what’s on her mind. She is funny, tough and kind.
Amy is a tough cookie. I really hated her in the first book and through most of this but as the story goes and more is revealed about her I started liking her and understanding her.
I can hardly wait for the next book and here’s hoping there will be more love and zombies because I can’t get enough of those.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 12, 2023
Another fantastic read
This book was one of the most well-developed stories I have ever come across. The protagonists, Imogene and Mike, were incredibly well-crafted characters that kept me invested in their journey from start to finish.
The story itself was thrilling and had me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire read. I loved how the author was able to balance the horror elements with the emotional and character-driven aspects of the story. It made for a truly unique and captivating read.
What stood out to me the most was how the author was able to create such a vivid and immersive world. The descriptions were so detailed that I could easily picture the scenes and the characters in my mind. It made it easy for me to become fully immersed in the story and feel like I was a part of it.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great zombie apocalypse story with well-developed characters. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to be fully immersed in a thrilling and emotionally-driven story that will leave you wanting more. I give this book five stars and can't wait to read more from this talented author.
This book was one of the most well-developed stories I have ever come across. The protagonists, Imogene and Mike, were incredibly well-crafted characters that kept me invested in their journey from start to finish.
The story itself was thrilling and had me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire read. I loved how the author was able to balance the horror elements with the emotional and character-driven aspects of the story. It made for a truly unique and captivating read.
What stood out to me the most was how the author was able to create such a vivid and immersive world. The descriptions were so detailed that I could easily picture the scenes and the characters in my mind. It made it easy for me to become fully immersed in the story and feel like I was a part of it.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great zombie apocalypse story with well-developed characters. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to be fully immersed in a thrilling and emotionally-driven story that will leave you wanting more. I give this book five stars and can't wait to read more from this talented author.
April 15, 2023
Sweet, sad, tense and suspenseful and written with a great flow
This is the second book of this ongoing series, you will need to read book one to follow along. This is where we get a better feel for each of the characters and their personalities, as they try to find a safe place to stay the’re are all a bit cramped from what everyone had been used to. True personalities start to show as they all fight to survive.
There is plenty of tension and suspense as they are sorting out their new lives, gathering food, and with winter quickly around the corner there is a lot of planning that must occur. Finding resources are dangerous and they learn they do not know who they can trust. A well written story that flows well and has a good plot. Good dialogue between the characters made for a very engaging read that I did not want to put down.
The end had some sadness and suspense but also brought a great big smile to my face. I cannot wait for the next book. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.
This is the second book of this ongoing series, you will need to read book one to follow along. This is where we get a better feel for each of the characters and their personalities, as they try to find a safe place to stay the’re are all a bit cramped from what everyone had been used to. True personalities start to show as they all fight to survive.
There is plenty of tension and suspense as they are sorting out their new lives, gathering food, and with winter quickly around the corner there is a lot of planning that must occur. Finding resources are dangerous and they learn they do not know who they can trust. A well written story that flows well and has a good plot. Good dialogue between the characters made for a very engaging read that I did not want to put down.
The end had some sadness and suspense but also brought a great big smile to my face. I cannot wait for the next book. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.
April 17, 2023
This is a story of a small group of people who meet by chance and set off to find a sanctuary from the zombies that now plague the world. This is also how most of this genre is written. This author focuses on the details that bring the story and especially the characters to life. I enjoyed the times of humor and the sparks of possible romance that are lightly sprinkled in and I love the mix of the ten people thrown together and now living closely in the lodge. The story really ramps up towards the end and I hated having no more to read until the next book. I didn't think I was left hanging although two people were still missing, just that I was craving more!
May 16, 2025
A.M. Geever's Undead Sanctuary delivers a compelling second chapter in the Steel City Apocalypse, where the eerie beauty of Pennsylvania's Dark Skies coincides with a rising darkness among survivors. Imogen's exploration of faith's fragility and the deeply relatable Mike, burdened by responsibility, anchor this native Pittsburgher's prose. A.M. Geever's skillful depiction of post-apocalyptic Pennsylvania sets the stage for a gripping central conflict: as an external threat closes in, can Imogen and Mike bridge the widening divides? I encourage you to read and find out!
April 12, 2023
Omg! This instantly pulled me right in from the first page. Picked up right where the first one left off. So much action and had me on the edge of my seat wanting to find out what was going to happen. I'm rooting for Imogen and Mike to get together! I adore them! Really hope they find the others. I need the next book now! I need to know what's going to happen! I absolutely still hated Amy and Jay but by the end Amy grew on me. Hurry up with the next book, I can't wait to see what happens next!
August 6, 2024
Again, definitely read! Well written and Zombies, master combo
The character growth! Honestly don't expect it from a zombie novel but such a pleasant surprise. Definitely more character driven than the last novel and a little slower but love seeing everyone develop and grow.
Tensions abound and yes, sometimes I want to shake the characters but they mostly grow out of it, haha. Loved it!
The character growth! Honestly don't expect it from a zombie novel but such a pleasant surprise. Definitely more character driven than the last novel and a little slower but love seeing everyone develop and grow.
Tensions abound and yes, sometimes I want to shake the characters but they mostly grow out of it, haha. Loved it!
April 12, 2023
This was really excellent! I did really enjoy this! Everything I love in a zombie adventure! Good amount of action & intrigue, nice level of tension, great plot & ideas! A really great read! I do recommend!
July 18, 2023
pretty good
Well liked characters! Interesting story!! Some characters that I can’t stand! I’m surprised that we have not yet gone to look for a few people that we are missing! Looking forward to the next book!
Well liked characters! Interesting story!! Some characters that I can’t stand! I’m surprised that we have not yet gone to look for a few people that we are missing! Looking forward to the next book!
August 28, 2023
Really enjoyed this second book in the series Mike and Imogen continue their journey through an undead world looking for a safe place as they deal with their own emotional issues and that of others in the group.
November 25, 2025
Great book!
I absolutely love this book! I did not put a review for the 1st book because I forgot. I was so in a rush to read the second one, this one. But this is a great story, you will not be disappointed.
I absolutely love this book! I did not put a review for the 1st book because I forgot. I was so in a rush to read the second one, this one. But this is a great story, you will not be disappointed.
April 14, 2023
Very good continuation of the story that is very well put together with interesting characters and just a plain good read
August 8, 2023
Great series
It hooks you with the characters and plot. Makes you happy, makes you sad, makes you spitting mad! Totally love it!
It hooks you with the characters and plot. Makes you happy, makes you sad, makes you spitting mad! Totally love it!
February 15, 2024
Smoldering suspense! Maybe my favorite from AM Geever, yet!
March 5, 2024
Good read.
So far, it is very enjoyable, not overwritten, as some zompoc writers have been doing. Can't wait for the next one in the series.
So far, it is very enjoyable, not overwritten, as some zompoc writers have been doing. Can't wait for the next one in the series.
November 15, 2025
I really loved this book series of 2. The 1st had alot of "fat" references. I mean over the top to many. Other than that it was a wonderful read!!
April 19, 2023
absolutely amazing storytelling!
This was a nonstop thrill to read from start to finish. The zombie action was less the focus, the characters were fantastic. Such a wonderfully diverse group of people trying to survive and be safe. For me, that was the best.
This was a nonstop thrill to read from start to finish. The zombie action was less the focus, the characters were fantastic. Such a wonderfully diverse group of people trying to survive and be safe. For me, that was the best.
May 5, 2024
3.5 stars
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