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The Plea
Winter is coming. With the zombie apocalypse raging all around them, and the last vestiges of government teetering on the verge of collapse, Army veteran Lee Riker, his younger sister Tara, Steven “Steve-O” Piontek, and their Trinity House companions, are working feverishly to fortify their New Mexico redoubt.
After a deadly encounter with survivors looking to settle a score, a skirmish that left some of the Trinity group nursing new wounds—physical and mental—cracks are beginning to show in their fragile alliance.
While part of the group is off foraging for supplies in the Santa Fe suburbs, one member is scouring the airwaves with Trinity’s long-range communications gear. Searching for answers to a question she has yet to divulge to even those closest to her, Lia instead intercepts a plea for help she finds impossible to ignore.
As Lia lobbies the others to accompany her on a rescue mission, another member discovers in the bunker beneath Trinity a map marked with mysterious symbols. Believing the symbols denote sites that may contain supplies necessary to ride out winter, several members volunteer to accompany Lia on a mission they hope will kill two birds with one stone.
Will the group cover the hundreds of miles of zombie infested southwest desert in time to help the person in distress?
Will the map prove to be boon or bust?
Will Lia’s one burning question finally be answered?
With danger lurking around every corner, will the group allow their differences to draw them even further apart, or will they get over themselves long enough to survive one more day in the zombie apocalypse?
Come along and find out!
After a deadly encounter with survivors looking to settle a score, a skirmish that left some of the Trinity group nursing new wounds—physical and mental—cracks are beginning to show in their fragile alliance.
While part of the group is off foraging for supplies in the Santa Fe suburbs, one member is scouring the airwaves with Trinity’s long-range communications gear. Searching for answers to a question she has yet to divulge to even those closest to her, Lia instead intercepts a plea for help she finds impossible to ignore.
As Lia lobbies the others to accompany her on a rescue mission, another member discovers in the bunker beneath Trinity a map marked with mysterious symbols. Believing the symbols denote sites that may contain supplies necessary to ride out winter, several members volunteer to accompany Lia on a mission they hope will kill two birds with one stone.
Will the group cover the hundreds of miles of zombie infested southwest desert in time to help the person in distress?
Will the map prove to be boon or bust?
Will Lia’s one burning question finally be answered?
With danger lurking around every corner, will the group allow their differences to draw them even further apart, or will they get over themselves long enough to survive one more day in the zombie apocalypse?
Come along and find out!
372 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2022
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March 14, 2022
Another character driven, emotionally charged tale with sarcastic, humourous back and forth between the main characters that relieves the tension of survival in an apocalypse. So much is happening in Riker's group at this time as they search for supplies while keeping an ear on the radio especially after their last run in with another group. Vern finds a map marked with black dots that he figures are government funded repeater stations and supply caches which will help them survive the winter. Riker decides they can check them out while heading to Vegas to rescue some children being held and abused that Lia has been in contact with. A bone chilling, edge of your seat ending will have you wanting more story.
March 16, 2022
Great book!
This just gets better and better! And what a cast of characters we have right now! Of course, we never know how long they are going to stay with us.
So, after the Las Vegas stunt, we are left wondering how long our crew is going to be staying with the military. And what about Rose and Benny? Questions, questions…they need answers!
Bring on the next book!
This just gets better and better! And what a cast of characters we have right now! Of course, we never know how long they are going to stay with us.
So, after the Las Vegas stunt, we are left wondering how long our crew is going to be staying with the military. And what about Rose and Benny? Questions, questions…they need answers!
Bring on the next book!
May 28, 2022
Thoroughly entertaining
Shawn writes a book like the reader is part of the team. He makes it darn hard to pause while reading. This novel was as near perfect as anything I have ever read. Intense and personal, each character exquisitely portrayed. I recommend every one of his books.
Shawn writes a book like the reader is part of the team. He makes it darn hard to pause while reading. This novel was as near perfect as anything I have ever read. Intense and personal, each character exquisitely portrayed. I recommend every one of his books.
October 18, 2022
One of the best Horror / Military writers of our time
This is a true Zombie/ Military ride with normal Men ,Women and children
From the start to the end action and a deep family story
If you have never read a Zombie book grab book 1 of
River’s Apocalypse….
And enjoy the ride
This is a true Zombie/ Military ride with normal Men ,Women and children
From the start to the end action and a deep family story
If you have never read a Zombie book grab book 1 of
River’s Apocalypse….
And enjoy the ride
March 16, 2022
Above great
Just finished reading the plea and it didnt disappoint. Solid story telling. Well crafted and action packed. Great cast of characters. At this point I'll read every scrap the author puts out. I'm a solid fan.
Just finished reading the plea and it didnt disappoint. Solid story telling. Well crafted and action packed. Great cast of characters. At this point I'll read every scrap the author puts out. I'm a solid fan.
April 3, 2022
A damn fine novel!
Shawn Chesser fails at disappointing his readers. Like all of his other works, his characters are solid and believable. The storylines will throw you for a loop as any great author is able to do. I will continue to recommend you read Chesser's work.
Shawn Chesser fails at disappointing his readers. Like all of his other works, his characters are solid and believable. The storylines will throw you for a loop as any great author is able to do. I will continue to recommend you read Chesser's work.
April 8, 2022
Fabulous!
As always Shawn has delivered another engaging Riker story. Great characters and interesting storyline. When the characters come to life in your mind, you know you have a book that’s a winner.
As always Shawn has delivered another engaging Riker story. Great characters and interesting storyline. When the characters come to life in your mind, you know you have a book that’s a winner.
June 28, 2025
Another book in the series completed. Love them so far. The author is very wordy in his description. That’s my only grievance of his writings. I am happy with.where the plot is heading. On my way to reading the next installment.
April 4, 2022
wonderful as always
I love reading stories by Shawn. His characters are well developed and the stories all plausible.
I can not wait for the next book. It will be a long year.
I love reading stories by Shawn. His characters are well developed and the stories all plausible.
I can not wait for the next book. It will be a long year.
April 6, 2022
Shawn Cheddar has done it again!
Shawn this was fantastic! I can't wait for the next one!! Please hurry. Outstanding!Love Lia and Riker. Steve is a hoot.
Shawn this was fantastic! I can't wait for the next one!! Please hurry. Outstanding!Love Lia and Riker. Steve is a hoot.
April 6, 2022
Good continuation of the storyline.
April 10, 2022
great book
Shawn Chesser has done it again Great Book it was a page turner if you are looking for a great book here it is
Shawn Chesser has done it again Great Book it was a page turner if you are looking for a great book here it is
January 10, 2023
Excellent
This book has plenty of action and adventure. There are some good scares too. It also has a surprise at the end. I can't wait for the next one.
This book has plenty of action and adventure. There are some good scares too. It also has a surprise at the end. I can't wait for the next one.
May 4, 2023
Great
Loved it from beginning to end I've read all of Shawns books and there all great now I have to wait for him to write more.
Loved it from beginning to end I've read all of Shawns books and there all great now I have to wait for him to write more.
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