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Crawlerz #4
Crawlerz: Book 4: From the Ashes
You can run forever or you can turn around and fight. Fighting hordes of the insane imbued with super human strength and broadcasting waves of psychic terror might not seem like a great idea. It might even seem a little suicidal. Trying to go toe to toe with millions of monsters when you've got limited ammunition and a President that kind of hopes you lose. Suicidal or not the sibling trio of Yue, Drew and LeBron are ready to dig in their heels and do some serious damage.
Follow along in book 4 of the crawlerz series as they try to make a meaningful difference. They commit to a goal of carving out enough safe space that people can start leading semi-normal lives again within a generation or two.
Even if it is a bit like trying to drain the ocean with a soup spoon...
Follow along in book 4 of the crawlerz series as they try to make a meaningful difference. They commit to a goal of carving out enough safe space that people can start leading semi-normal lives again within a generation or two.
Even if it is a bit like trying to drain the ocean with a soup spoon...
- GenresHorror
380 pages, Paperback
First published July 31, 2021
94 people are currently reading
78 people want to read
About the author
R.S. Merritt
37 books467 followersLiving in a lighthouse as a child led me early to a love of reading. Despite what you may have been told the life of a lighthouse keeper's son is not all Glamour and Parties. There's a lot of time when there really isn't much to do besides wonder if the fog horn has finally made you deaf or watch your dad pull fishing lures out of different parts of people's bodies. (You'd be amazed!)
Two of my favorite houses growing up!
I read. I read a lot. We had a 'reading caterpillar' around the room at my school where every time you read a book you put your name on your color paper and hung it up. The teacher had to give me two colors because it was looking more like a worm than a caterpillar. I devoured CS Lewis before moving on to Tolkien. Reading has continued to be a big part of my life. I've moved into Alternative Realities by guys like Stirling and my guilty pleasure is Zombie novels. I can't seem to get enough of them!
I like reading about the extremes people will go to to survive. The ones who can rise above the rest and keep their sense of right and wrong. When humanity crumbles around them these flawed heroes stand tall and try to make their way. They go from struggling to pay the phone bill to struggling to keep themselves and others alive. I like to see how this either hardens or breaks them. I think these stories speak at a very primal level. I enjoy the journey greatly as I get to tag along seeing how the survivors manage and how the experience forges them into something more than they were.
I look forward to sharing the journey with you all!
Sincerely,
R S Merritt
Two of my favorite houses growing up!
I read. I read a lot. We had a 'reading caterpillar' around the room at my school where every time you read a book you put your name on your color paper and hung it up. The teacher had to give me two colors because it was looking more like a worm than a caterpillar. I devoured CS Lewis before moving on to Tolkien. Reading has continued to be a big part of my life. I've moved into Alternative Realities by guys like Stirling and my guilty pleasure is Zombie novels. I can't seem to get enough of them!
I like reading about the extremes people will go to to survive. The ones who can rise above the rest and keep their sense of right and wrong. When humanity crumbles around them these flawed heroes stand tall and try to make their way. They go from struggling to pay the phone bill to struggling to keep themselves and others alive. I like to see how this either hardens or breaks them. I think these stories speak at a very primal level. I enjoy the journey greatly as I get to tag along seeing how the survivors manage and how the experience forges them into something more than they were.
I look forward to sharing the journey with you all!
Sincerely,
R S Merritt
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April 17, 2021
This is the 4th book in the Crawlerz series. This one starts dipping deeper into the dark side of engaging an enemy that's been stripped of their humanity. It sees them make the switch from running scared to going on the offensive. Although they still have every right to be scared out of their minds and have zero chance of winning. At least not if you believe in math... Which reminds me of Han Solo yelling at C3PO about telling him the odds :-)
I really like the way it came out and hope you enjoy it as well. Looking forward to your feedback! I truly appreciate you going on this journey with me. Especially when it starts getting a bit twisted. There's a light at the end of tunnel though. Maybe...
It'll be out on kindle on April 19th and is available for preorder now. It's already out on paperback if you're more of a paper and bindings kind of person...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Thank You!
R S Merritt
I really like the way it came out and hope you enjoy it as well. Looking forward to your feedback! I truly appreciate you going on this journey with me. Especially when it starts getting a bit twisted. There's a light at the end of tunnel though. Maybe...
It'll be out on kindle on April 19th and is available for preorder now. It's already out on paperback if you're more of a paper and bindings kind of person...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Thank You!
R S Merritt
April 26, 2021
I just didn’t want it to end!!! I seriously took my time on this book because I love all the characters and I didn’t want the ride to stop. What sets this apart from the other series is the creativity of the monsters. It has me up at night thinking what would I do. How would I solve this problem of surviving and killing the ultimate killer. Most books are about the living but seeing from the crawlerz view is geniuses. Not giving nothing away but I’m excited to see where the family evolves. I can’t stress enough a not to be missed series!! Note to author.......pls book 5 ASAP lol I’m a greedy impatient reader/fan.
April 21, 2021
Kittee Approved
This book has been read, laughed at, gasped at, raged at, cried over, nd is now cherished nd treasured by Kittee. Read It!
I cried! REALLY cried! I hate it when fantastic fictitious people fail. Nd that's all I'm gonna say.
This book has been read, laughed at, gasped at, raged at, cried over, nd is now cherished nd treasured by Kittee. Read It!
I cried! REALLY cried! I hate it when fantastic fictitious people fail. Nd that's all I'm gonna say.
October 24, 2021
Great book
This is one of my favorite zombie book series yet. It's so different than others I have read! I'm looking forward to more. I highly recommend this series.
This is one of my favorite zombie book series yet. It's so different than others I have read! I'm looking forward to more. I highly recommend this series.
October 7, 2021
Great series!
This is the first review I’ve written for this series, but thus far, every book is really good. It’s a different but exciting twist on the usual zompoc genre, with nonstop action, interesting characters, and a great overall story.
This is the first review I’ve written for this series, but thus far, every book is really good. It’s a different but exciting twist on the usual zompoc genre, with nonstop action, interesting characters, and a great overall story.
October 7, 2021
Zombies!
I am completely enjoying this series book 4 done in about a week. A really good read overall! Love the smooth transition from book to book.
I am completely enjoying this series book 4 done in about a week. A really good read overall! Love the smooth transition from book to book.
April 26, 2021
Exciting
I am really happy I discovered this writer. A look forward to next installment in this series.
Merritt writes nonstop action, page after page. The poor group can’t catch a breath before more action takes place.
I am really happy I discovered this writer. A look forward to next installment in this series.
Merritt writes nonstop action, page after page. The poor group can’t catch a breath before more action takes place.
May 6, 2021
Another great series from RS Merritt. I look forward to the 5th book! Keep up the great writing.
June 16, 2021
Great Read
What a series it's brilliant. The ups and downs the group go through send you on a nail biting roller coaster ride . Mr Merritt pulls no punches and certainly isn't afraid to kill people off . I would definitely recommend this series.
What a series it's brilliant. The ups and downs the group go through send you on a nail biting roller coaster ride . Mr Merritt pulls no punches and certainly isn't afraid to kill people off . I would definitely recommend this series.
May 3, 2021
Explosive
Explosive literally thanks Drew..lol. Read this from book 1 and you will understand that 1st line. Great series really looking forward to book 5.
Explosive literally thanks Drew..lol. Read this from book 1 and you will understand that 1st line. Great series really looking forward to book 5.
June 29, 2021
Movie time!
Aside from the weird grammatical errors throughout this AWESOMELY EPIC series, I would love to send the challenge of making a movie to the first film company that thinks they could pull it off. Seriously great work on this series!!
Aside from the weird grammatical errors throughout this AWESOMELY EPIC series, I would love to send the challenge of making a movie to the first film company that thinks they could pull it off. Seriously great work on this series!!
July 5, 2021
Loved It
Nothing but praise from me. I’d like to see proper punctuation but in the scheme of things, I’ve been doing it in my head. I just love the story and I’m invested in the characters. Great job!
Nothing but praise from me. I’d like to see proper punctuation but in the scheme of things, I’ve been doing it in my head. I just love the story and I’m invested in the characters. Great job!
June 12, 2021
Bring on number 5
More more more please I'm am loving this series. Every book builds to a crescendo leaving you begging for more. Please write faster looking forward to the next edition. Thanks
More more more please I'm am loving this series. Every book builds to a crescendo leaving you begging for more. Please write faster looking forward to the next edition. Thanks
December 31, 2021
Inventive Storytelling
Excellent read. A very unique take on the adventures of three siblings navigating a post-apocalyptic world. There is hope yet for a happy ending :)
Excellent read. A very unique take on the adventures of three siblings navigating a post-apocalyptic world. There is hope yet for a happy ending :)
July 7, 2022
Best one yet!
I loved this book. All the new characters are fabulous but our main three are still heavily featured in this one. I'm too tired to give a proper (been reading for ages) review but just know that you'd be a fool to miss out on these books. This one is the best one yet.
I loved this book. All the new characters are fabulous but our main three are still heavily featured in this one. I'm too tired to give a proper (been reading for ages) review but just know that you'd be a fool to miss out on these books. This one is the best one yet.
December 10, 2021
Excellent read
This is a fun series to read and I think this book is the best of them all so far. I love the characters that manage to stay alive and was sorry to see the ones who didn't go.
This is a fun series to read and I think this book is the best of them all so far. I love the characters that manage to stay alive and was sorry to see the ones who didn't go.
May 21, 2021
Excellent Book
This is a great series. I find myself wanting more and more. If you're a zombie fan you will love this book
This is a great series. I find myself wanting more and more. If you're a zombie fan you will love this book
May 14, 2021
Page turner
I just finished this latest book in the series and I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what happens to this trio of siblings and their eclectic group of apocalypse companions. I love zombie fiction and this is a refreshing twist on the apocalypse genre. It really helps that the first novel was set in my home state of Florida. Shout out to the author for mentioning Publix! Only criticism is Jacksonville would have been a better setting than Orlando, but I may be biased. It had me thinking about if this did occur in my city how great living near 2 major Naval bases and being on the river and coast would have been for the protagonists in this series. But that would have made for a very short book! Can't wait for book 5.
I just finished this latest book in the series and I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what happens to this trio of siblings and their eclectic group of apocalypse companions. I love zombie fiction and this is a refreshing twist on the apocalypse genre. It really helps that the first novel was set in my home state of Florida. Shout out to the author for mentioning Publix! Only criticism is Jacksonville would have been a better setting than Orlando, but I may be biased. It had me thinking about if this did occur in my city how great living near 2 major Naval bases and being on the river and coast would have been for the protagonists in this series. But that would have made for a very short book! Can't wait for book 5.
August 5, 2021
The Rebirth of Civilisation continues.
An absolutely brilliant saga continues. This series just gets better and better. Just about to start book 5. Well done Mr Merrit.
An absolutely brilliant saga continues. This series just gets better and better. Just about to start book 5. Well done Mr Merrit.
May 1, 2021
Great book.
A good read. I enjoy following this crew of siblings and misfits through the world they find themselves in. Every book adds new detail to the characters and the overwhelming level of shit they will have to endure to survive during ( and hopefully after ) the apocalypse. Looking forward to the next book.
A good read. I enjoy following this crew of siblings and misfits through the world they find themselves in. Every book adds new detail to the characters and the overwhelming level of shit they will have to endure to survive during ( and hopefully after ) the apocalypse. Looking forward to the next book.
November 12, 2021
Great
Great series. Thank you. Got any more? I read this book non stop and will recommend to friends. A movie or series would be awesome.
Great series. Thank you. Got any more? I read this book non stop and will recommend to friends. A movie or series would be awesome.
March 17, 2023
Not as good as the last book but still pretty entertaining. I love the main characters. I'll definitely buy another book in this series just to see what happens to them.
November 5, 2022
Pandemic Zombies!
Yue is tapping into her zombie power to help rid the world of these maneaters that sense uninfected humans. I wonder if Yue's abilities can help the survivors go back to normalcy? What I like about the book is the characters never give up on each other. To have young children having to protect themselves by carrying guns, smart move. What was not smart was having a picnic in a zombie apocalypse!
Weathertop fell because people at the top wanted to be loved by the masses while Jeff risked his crew to save Weathertop from the infected....tsk, tsk, tsk...SMDH
Yue is tapping into her zombie power to help rid the world of these maneaters that sense uninfected humans. I wonder if Yue's abilities can help the survivors go back to normalcy? What I like about the book is the characters never give up on each other. To have young children having to protect themselves by carrying guns, smart move. What was not smart was having a picnic in a zombie apocalypse!
Weathertop fell because people at the top wanted to be loved by the masses while Jeff risked his crew to save Weathertop from the infected....tsk, tsk, tsk...SMDH
April 1, 2023
4.5
I really like this series and the way the author effortlessly builds the world around the characters while keeping the characters true to themselves. Harvey is my favorite. I listened on audiobook and I really love how the narrator speaks his voice.
He kinda reminds me of Flints dad on a Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - but with guns, Braun and a soft heart.
Overall I really like this series —much like his Zombies! series, all of the characters are likable, the storytelling is easy to follow, and it always leaves you wanting to know what happens next.
I really like this series and the way the author effortlessly builds the world around the characters while keeping the characters true to themselves. Harvey is my favorite. I listened on audiobook and I really love how the narrator speaks his voice.
He kinda reminds me of Flints dad on a Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - but with guns, Braun and a soft heart.
Overall I really like this series —much like his Zombies! series, all of the characters are likable, the storytelling is easy to follow, and it always leaves you wanting to know what happens next.
October 20, 2022
Onto book 5
This is a rollercoaster of neverending hope as humanity learns from its losses and realizes it's bigger picture when all the comforts have been taken away. Loved this book. R. S Merritt put insights in this book , one could read as a zombie apocalypse road map for survival. Lol!! Truly awesome read. Definitely worth your coin.
This is a rollercoaster of neverending hope as humanity learns from its losses and realizes it's bigger picture when all the comforts have been taken away. Loved this book. R. S Merritt put insights in this book , one could read as a zombie apocalypse road map for survival. Lol!! Truly awesome read. Definitely worth your coin.
February 23, 2025
Aircraft carrier crashes, and the three siblings go back on the road in their zombie proof trailers they lock themselves into at night.
At least the evil president dies so that trope disappears in this book.
Audible only up to book four at the time of writing this, but I’m willing to continue the series.
At least the evil president dies so that trope disappears in this book.
Audible only up to book four at the time of writing this, but I’m willing to continue the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 14, 2023
continued excellence
For what it is this is a great story. I really like the fact there’s a lot of unexpected drama and plot twists. The core group continues plugging along and working to salvage society
For what it is this is a great story. I really like the fact there’s a lot of unexpected drama and plot twists. The core group continues plugging along and working to salvage society
August 31, 2021
This book dragged a bit
Some of it hard to follow. 14 more words required. Nothing more to say say say say say say say
Some of it hard to follow. 14 more words required. Nothing more to say say say say say say say
March 11, 2022
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It doesn't feel like it was written by the same author. There were a lot of typos and the writing is different. Why are Yue and Jeff ALWAYS getting separated, though? Always.
It doesn't feel like it was written by the same author. There were a lot of typos and the writing is different. Why are Yue and Jeff ALWAYS getting separated, though? Always.
January 30, 2023
great series
Really enjoying this series. Believable characters, high paced storyline, and a continuity between the books that make them one big tale. Great series.
Really enjoying this series. Believable characters, high paced storyline, and a continuity between the books that make them one big tale. Great series.
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