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Touch, Book 2
One touch is all it takes.
Then a rash. Sickness. And death.
But death is not the end.
Adam and Erin arrive in the safety of Pembroke Secondary School. A place he despised as a kid. A prison to him, once littered with bullies and teenage angst.
Now, its grey walls and high fences are all that keep the dead out.
Reunited with his old teacher, Adam must put aside his past demons, shut out the grief for his deceased wife, and focus on keeping Erin and the other children safe.
But without contact with the outside world, and food supplies running low, danger is never far away, and death lurks along every dark corridor.
The concluding novel to TOUCH.
Then a rash. Sickness. And death.
But death is not the end.
Adam and Erin arrive in the safety of Pembroke Secondary School. A place he despised as a kid. A prison to him, once littered with bullies and teenage angst.
Now, its grey walls and high fences are all that keep the dead out.
Reunited with his old teacher, Adam must put aside his past demons, shut out the grief for his deceased wife, and focus on keeping Erin and the other children safe.
But without contact with the outside world, and food supplies running low, danger is never far away, and death lurks along every dark corridor.
The concluding novel to TOUCH.
226 pages, Paperback
Published July 24, 2021
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About the author
Steven Jenkins
34 books197 followersBorn in the small Welsh town of Llanelli, Steven began writing stories at the age of eight. His inspiration came from his love for ‘80s horror movies, and novels by Stephen King and the late Richard Matheson.
During Steven’s teenage years, as well as being a black-belt kickboxer, he became a great lover of writing dark and twisted poems – six of which gained him publications with Poetry Now, Brownstone Books, and Strong Words.
Over the next few years, and after becoming a father and a husband, Steven's passion drove him towards writing short stories, gaining him further publication with Dark Moon Digest: an American horror magazine. His terrifying tales of the afterlife and zombies gained him positive reviews, particularly his story, Burning Ambition, which also came runner up in a Five-stop-story contest.
Finally, in 2013, after years of hard work (and countless rejection letters), Steven got his debut novel, Fourteen Days, published by Barking Rain Press.
During Steven’s teenage years, as well as being a black-belt kickboxer, he became a great lover of writing dark and twisted poems – six of which gained him publications with Poetry Now, Brownstone Books, and Strong Words.
Over the next few years, and after becoming a father and a husband, Steven's passion drove him towards writing short stories, gaining him further publication with Dark Moon Digest: an American horror magazine. His terrifying tales of the afterlife and zombies gained him positive reviews, particularly his story, Burning Ambition, which also came runner up in a Five-stop-story contest.
Finally, in 2013, after years of hard work (and countless rejection letters), Steven got his debut novel, Fourteen Days, published by Barking Rain Press.
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July 27, 2021
Adam and Erin have finally made it to safety at his old school, Pembroke Secondary School, where he runs into a former teacher. Adam doesn't have very many good memories from his days at Pembroke Secondary School. Adam was picked on a lot when he was younger.
Adam is doing everything he can to keep Erin and the others alive and safe. But that is proving a little harder to do as some classrooms have undead kids that keep banging on the doors trying to get their hands on the live ones right outside the door.
Food and other supplies are running low. There is probably enough food to keep them going for a while in the cafeteria if they could only get inside as there are undead kids who were probably having lunch when the outbreak occurred.
The cafeteria probably has enough food to last them a while, but getting to it could prove to be disastrous with all the zombies roaming about inside. If they can't get past the zombies, then someone is going to have to go outside. But what choice do they have? I would say go for the cafeteria as there are probably fewer zombies to contend with there and safer, right?
Touch: Book Two was just as good, if not better than, its predecessor, Touch: Book One. The only difference between the two is Touch: Book Two, which ramped up the excitement with a little more action. There may be fewer zombies to fight this time around, but the action and excitement are just as intense, if not more so.
As with Touch: Book One, Touch: Book Two kept me on the edge of my seat, waiting and wanting to know what was just around the next corner for Adam and Erin. There were twists that I did not see coming. I love the new twists with the zombies. I enjoyed reading this zombie-infested book and sorely hate to hear that it has concluded.
I highly recommend Touch: Book Two to all zombie fans! One-click your copy of this zombie-infested book, Touch: Book Two, a great adventure in zombie land!
Adam is doing everything he can to keep Erin and the others alive and safe. But that is proving a little harder to do as some classrooms have undead kids that keep banging on the doors trying to get their hands on the live ones right outside the door.
Food and other supplies are running low. There is probably enough food to keep them going for a while in the cafeteria if they could only get inside as there are undead kids who were probably having lunch when the outbreak occurred.
The cafeteria probably has enough food to last them a while, but getting to it could prove to be disastrous with all the zombies roaming about inside. If they can't get past the zombies, then someone is going to have to go outside. But what choice do they have? I would say go for the cafeteria as there are probably fewer zombies to contend with there and safer, right?
Touch: Book Two was just as good, if not better than, its predecessor, Touch: Book One. The only difference between the two is Touch: Book Two, which ramped up the excitement with a little more action. There may be fewer zombies to fight this time around, but the action and excitement are just as intense, if not more so.
As with Touch: Book One, Touch: Book Two kept me on the edge of my seat, waiting and wanting to know what was just around the next corner for Adam and Erin. There were twists that I did not see coming. I love the new twists with the zombies. I enjoyed reading this zombie-infested book and sorely hate to hear that it has concluded.
I highly recommend Touch: Book Two to all zombie fans! One-click your copy of this zombie-infested book, Touch: Book Two, a great adventure in zombie land!
April 25, 2022
Touch
Really enjoyed this series. I liked the plot and the characters. There's a good twist at the end . I also think that there are enough loose ends that there should be another book .Great read would definitely recommend this series.
Really enjoyed this series. I liked the plot and the characters. There's a good twist at the end . I also think that there are enough loose ends that there should be another book .Great read would definitely recommend this series.
March 20, 2023
The second and last book of this duology opens with Adam and daughter Erin escaping by the skin of their teeth into the elementary school where Adam spent his youth. Contemporary school security features double up nicely as improvised fortifications, and they find both a smattering of teachers, children, and considerable lurking dangers.
This book is grittier, packed with better action and more conventional than the first, but it's also strangely less plausible in parts. The avuncular headmaster, for instance, is also keeping “samples” and conducting his own biodefense research--with decidedly mixed although very dramatic results.
Adam’s inner melodrama and brooding introspection take a back seat for much of the book. For a while, it appears that he’s pulled himself together and, just possibly, found love and redemption. Inevitably, it turns out to not be quite that simple. Book two spirals up to a tight ending that’s equal parts satisfying and shocking, as Adam learns a very hard truth about the consequences of cheating death.
The writing here is competent, but the plot and characters take pride of place. Jenkins ends the book with a twist that is equal parts suspenseful and depressing, although in the end it all makes a sad kind of sense. Recommended as solid entertainment from a good author.
7/10 (3.5 stars)
August 3, 2021
What an amazing story! Imagine being the only person to be able to save dying people with a touch of your hand. Yet, when the 'zombie' virus pandemic breaks out, you find the touch doesn't work.
Our hero and his daughter have been on the run from the zombies and find themselves in his old public school where a couple of adults and a few children are also trying to survive. Problem is, the school also houses several areas inhabited by those affected by the virus.
This book takes the reader through what it was like for this few people as they attempt to survive. I felt as if I was there with them. I admit it, I was drawn into the experiences of this group. What totally got to me was the ending - definitely not the 'happily ever after' ending of most books.
Very easy for me to give this book five stars and to recommend others to read it. Excellent!!!
Our hero and his daughter have been on the run from the zombies and find themselves in his old public school where a couple of adults and a few children are also trying to survive. Problem is, the school also houses several areas inhabited by those affected by the virus.
This book takes the reader through what it was like for this few people as they attempt to survive. I felt as if I was there with them. I admit it, I was drawn into the experiences of this group. What totally got to me was the ending - definitely not the 'happily ever after' ending of most books.
Very easy for me to give this book five stars and to recommend others to read it. Excellent!!!
July 31, 2021
While finding safety in his old school Adam thinks back to his childhood there. Not all good memories apart from his old teacher who tried to teach him that his gift was exactly that, a gift. The school isn't the safety it seems to be as there is numerous classrooms and the dining hall full of undead kids and adults who turned on that fateful day and got locked in by the few survivors who have made the school their home. Food is running out though....
It was good to see a bit of adams background and childhood. A different take on a zombie apocalypse. You don't need to be bitten, just touched.
It was good to see a bit of adams background and childhood. A different take on a zombie apocalypse. You don't need to be bitten, just touched.
July 26, 2021
An excellent second part to this excellent British end of the world with zombies! Even worse then a bit just a touch! None stop action, really well written & thought out characters & plot! Over all a brilliant read! I will look forward to the next part of this series! I do strongly recommend for all that love this genre!
July 28, 2021
Disappointing.
I had high hopes for book two,and overall it was good,but I found the ending very disappointing. I'm not going into detail so as not to ruin it for other people who may be happy with the end of the story.
I had high hopes for book two,and overall it was good,but I found the ending very disappointing. I'm not going into detail so as not to ruin it for other people who may be happy with the end of the story.
October 20, 2021
Excellent second book in the series. Really enjoyed it and I'm hoping for more in the series. This one would make a great movie as it has definite differences from your average zombie apocalypse story especially things like method of transmission etc. Love it and found it a refreshing change.
April 3, 2022
one man’s battle
Adam is the main focus through both books, especially so in this one. There was depth to his battles. I wish the ending had come a little further along. There’s much to think about. Perhaps I’m getting too old.
Adam is the main focus through both books, especially so in this one. There was depth to his battles. I wish the ending had come a little further along. There’s much to think about. Perhaps I’m getting too old.
November 25, 2021
Great way to catch our attention. Nail biting scenes that have you jump off your seat. The characters are believable and endearing. Great read.
November 26, 2021
Book 2
Another great read. The book ended in a cliffhanger, and left me wondering. Did Erin and the others get out? Did he escape the room?
Another great read. The book ended in a cliffhanger, and left me wondering. Did Erin and the others get out? Did he escape the room?
December 29, 2021
Excellent!
The only negative thing I could say about it is that this story is way too short! I would have read tenth times the amount, as it is so good!
The only negative thing I could say about it is that this story is way too short! I would have read tenth times the amount, as it is so good!
April 22, 2022
Good read
I thoroughly enjoyed this two book series. The best way to improve it is to make it a three book series.
I thoroughly enjoyed this two book series. The best way to improve it is to make it a three book series.
March 28, 2023
I didn't like the ending. 😑
April 19, 2024
Oh, Man !!!!!
Wait till you get to the end !!!! It’ll blow your mind !!!! Loads more blood & guts than book 1 and just as exciting !!!!!
Wait till you get to the end !!!! It’ll blow your mind !!!! Loads more blood & guts than book 1 and just as exciting !!!!!
January 6, 2022
Incredible. The author takes the tired zombie genre to the next level. Emotive, powerful and you gain a real empathy for the characters and their plight. I wouldn't suggest reading this as a stand alone, so read book one first.
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