The Dead War Series: The Short Story Collection [Kindle Edition] 99¢
The living dead are back!
A collection of new short stories that take place in the Dead War Series Universe. Stories that help explain or add to the stories told in The Dead War Trilogy. These stories are about the early days of The Dead War. If you like zombies and those that kill them you will like this collection of short stories.
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THOMPSON By George L. Cook III
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AUTHOR’S NOTE: THOMPSON takes place during the events of The Dead War Series Book One. For a brief moment the two stories actually intersect with a character that you might recognize from book one although that character is not actually named in THOMPSON.
I wrote Thompson because I noticed that there were a lack of strong and heroic women in book one. That was later corrected in books two and three with the addition of Gabbard and Sgt. Manning. I hope that you enjoy this short story. If you have read book one it should fill in a gap for you about a particular scene and if you have not I hope it gets you to want to check out book one.
George L. Cook III
The loud screech of laser rifles and the moans of the dead filled the air as Sergeant Thompson and her platoon advanced on dozens of the dead.
Thompson was a petite darker skinned black woman with a no nonsense attitude and a knack for keeping her men alive.
She ordered her men forward as the dead fell. They had to reach the kids stuck on the second floor of a building only twenty yards away.
“Douglass!” Thompson yelled.
A corporal ran to her side, “Yes sergeant.”
The platoon neared the doorway of the building and formed a protective perimeter around the door. Thompson tapped Douglass on the helmet, “Hold your ground here. I’m taking two men and going inside to get the kids!”
Douglass nodded as he blasted one of the dead back over the hood of a car from which it had came.
Thompson tapped two soldiers on the helmet and then started into the building. She was met immediately by two of the dead. She smashed one in the face with the butt of her rifle as one of the soldiers behind her shot the other in the head.
The creature Thompson had hit slammed into the wall. Thompson quickly flipped her rifle and shot it between the eyes.
The three soldiers started up the stairs. As they reached the top of the staircase they saw eight of the dead attempting to break down the door of the apartment where the kids were.
“Light em up!” Thompson shouted.
The soldiers opened fire. The doorway exploded in bursts of blue light, blood, and black bile, as the heads of the dead exploded.
Thompson ran to the door before the last of the dead even hit the floor.
“Open the door!” she yelled, “It’s okay. We are here to get you out of here!”
Soon she could hear furniture moving and a minute later the door opened. Three girls between the ages of five and ten stepped out crying as they ran to Thompson. She hugged them. She was a soldier but at one time she was a mother. She wanted to make them feel safe.
“Sergeant!”, shouted one of her men, “We gotta move they can’t hold the perimeter outside forever.”
Thompson looked at the soldier and nodded. She then looked down at the girls, “We gotta move fast babies okay. Once we get outside keep moving and don’t look back. I will make sure you get to safety.”
The group started for the front door with Thompson in the lead. Thompson ran out of the doorway and nodded at Douglass, "Lets move!"
The group of soldiers and children began moving quickly as Thompson led the way methodically shooting down the dead. One of her men yelled out. She turned to see him being dragged underneath a car.
“Keep moving!” , yelled Thompson.
Some of her men who had started back toward the car reversed themselves and fell back in line while shooting down many of the dead as they protected the rear of the group.
“Shit sarge!”, yelled Douglass pointing to dozens of oncoming dead.
Thompson turned toward the oncoming dead, “Keep moving. I will lead them off!”
“I’m staying with you sarge!” , yelled Douglass as he ran to her side.
Thompson pushed Douglass back, “No, get those girls and my men out of here!”
Douglass reluctantly led the others away. Thompson saw the girls looking back their eyes filling with tears. Thompson had promised to get them to safety and dammit she would.
Thompson screamed to attract the dead. They all soon turned their attention to her. She then ran to the nearest car and placed a grenade on top. She hit the red button on top and ran to three more cars to do the same as the dead began to swarm around her.
She climbed on top of one of the cars and began shooting at the dead with her pistol. As soon as one of the dead fell another came to take its place. Thompson looked to see her men and the children reach the end of the street. She smiled. Then the grenades went off.
Thompson was thrown in the air and landed with a thud behind a car as the body parts of the dead flew through the air. Thompson saw smoke and flames and then blackness.
She woke up an hour later in incredible pain. Her stomach hurt badly. As her vision became clear she saw that one of the dead was feeding on her intestines. She was too weak to scream. She watched with terror in her eyes and her mouth opened in a silent scream as the thing pulled more of her intestines from her body.
She did not want to become one of those things. “Please God don't let this happen.” , She cried.
That's when he stepped into view. A man in an all black uniform and holding a laser pistol. A Scout.
The classic that helped start a pop culture phenomenon - back in print and UNCUT!
Since it's 2003 debut, Brian Keene's THE RISING is one of the best-selling zombie novels of all-time. It has been translated into over a dozen languages, inspired the works of other authors and filmmakers, and has become a cultural touchstone for an entire generation of horror fans.
THE RISING is the story of Jim Thurmond, a determined father battling his way across a post-apocalyptic zombie landscape, to find his young son. Accompanied by Martin, a preacher still holding to his faith, and Frankie, a recovering heroin addict with an indomitable will to survive, Jim travels from state to state and town to town, facing an endless onslaught of undead hordes, and the evils perpetrated by his fellow man.
This brand-new, author's preferred edition, restores nearly 30,000 words of material that was cut from the original edition. These new chapters, which have never been seen by anyone before now, expand the original story, adding new depths to characters and more horrific situations.
You may think you've read THE RISING, but you haven't read it all until you read this edition!
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The Dead War Series is now available in paperback for $8.81, a 15% discount. Check the book out by clicking the picture below:
When the dead walk a hero shall rise! The Dead War Trilogy is the story of that hero, Sergeant Richards!
In the year 2053 the dead walked. Mankind was caught off guard at first but within six years mounted a massive military assault against the dead.
These are the stories of some of those men and women that fought back.
What's better than a good zombie book? a free zombie book that's good. I have listed a few books that are free TODAY 12/15/2013 for you to check out. Hope you like them.
I recently signed for Netflix which has given me access to a sh*t load of zombie movies. Most bad but many fun none the less. One movie I checked was a 2007 straight to DVD (remember those) flick Dead Heist. The official synopsis below:
Four friends plan the perfect small town bank heist, but choose the wrong night. Their plans go horribly wrong when vampiric zombies attack the town and trap them in the bank. Can they escape with the money and their lives?
My synopsis would be much shorter, Hip Hop gangstas vs zombies or vampires.
That synopsis pretty much sums up the entire movie. The best part of the movie is 80s rapper Big Daddy Kane showing up as a scientist turned zombie/vampire hunter. Kane steals the show as does a good job of not taking his role or the movie to seriously. Neither does director Bo Webb which leads to a fast paced (80 minutes) movie that gets to the gory action ASAP. How the zombies/vampires came to be is briefly explained by Kane's character as having something to do with some type of artificial blood his team was creating.
The make up and special effects are nothing special but better than the average cheap zombie flick. The acting is no where as bad as one would expect and the movie delivers on the gore and the action. The last 20 minutes is a bullet riddled gore fest that should excite most fans of the genre although it does strain credibility. But then again doesn't a zombie movie stretch credibility?
So on a scale of 1 to 10 I'm give Dead Heist a 6 and recommend you check it out.
The movie is available on Netflix or through Amazon's Instant Video. You can access the movie on Amazon Instant video by using the link below. It's $2.99 to rent.
Well tonight is the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead (Season 4). The promos have basically promised the death of characters. This being The Walking Dead it could be anyone. It could be someone as obvious as The Governor or as outlandish as Rick or Darryl. My question is who do you think dies tonight in the mid-season finale? Take the poll below:
Hi this is George Cook author of The Dead War Series. I just wanted to let all zombie and horror fans out there know that The Dead War Trilogy is now available for $2.99. You read right, you can now get the first three books in the series for $2.99.
The Dead War Trilogy includes:
Buy the Dead War Trilogy by clicking the link below:
When the dead walk a hero shall rise! The Dead War Trilogy is the story of that hero, Sergeant Richards!
In the year 2053 the dead walked. Mankind was caught off guard at first but within six years mounted a massive military assault against the dead.
These are the stories of some of those men and women that fought back.
These are the stories of some trying to find a cure.
These are the stories of those that are just trying to survive the nightmare of the walking dead.
These are the stories of those that caused The Dead War.
Check out this new trailer for the movie Cowboy Zombies. The title pretty much describes the movie and if you can get past the horrible acting it looks like it might be fun to watch.
In the Old West, on an ordinary day, the sun rises as usual and people go about their daily business. On this particular day, the dead (with an appetite for human flesh) also rise, and the day becomes a fight for survival in this action horror film from Director Paul Winters. It's the Arizona Territory, 1870's, and Marshal Frank Wilcox, along with a Buffalo Soldier from the U.S. Army, will galvanize a group of disparate survivors to fight back against the living dead. It's a world gone mad that the Marshal discovers in the town of Crumpit, as a disparate group of characters are doing battle against the unthinkable. Joined by an Apache Chief and the Marshal's outlaw prisoner, the group must learn how to survive in a time where the dead walk. Helping to lead the fight is Preacher Black, a half mad preacher and the towns only doctor, and Roseann, the proprietor of the Double Peach Saloon where the group is hunkered down. COWBOY ZOMBIES is a classic western...with zombies! - See more at: http://www.cowboyzombiesfilm.com/
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Here are three zombies books for kindle that are excellent. Each has a ranking of at least four stars and an average of 10 reviews. They also have something else in common. They all have "A Zombie Novel" in their titles. Check them out. If your a zombie fan I think you will enjoy them.
Dead Rising 3 comes out on November 22 as an Xbox One-exclusive launch title. The story takes place 10 years after Dead Rising 2. Here is a new trailer for the game.
Hey all, George Cook here.
After the ending of The Dead War Series Book Three: War I have been asked whether the series will continue.
The answer is yes. Yes there will be another Dead War Series book. There are still many battles against the dead and the "others" ( don't want to give away spoilers to anyone who has not read the trilogy ) to be fought. There are still stories to be told about the Peacemaker Platoon and their war with the "others".
I have been busy running for re-election for my board of education seat. I'm proud to say that On Nov 5 2013 I was re-elected for another three years and now I can get back to my writing. The story is all laid out it's just a matter of my lazy ass getting to work. I have already started a prequel and another series of short stories. So just bare with me and in a few months time there will be more of The Dead War Series than you can handle.
Thanks to all of you that have supported the Dead War Series I really appreciate it.
George Cook author of The Dead War Trilogy.
George A Romero, the father of zombies and the man who transformed the horror film with Night of the Living Dead, has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to work on the massive US television show, The Walking Dead.
“They asked me to do a couple of episodes of The Walking Dead but I didn’t want to be a part of it,” Romero told The Big Issue. “Basically it’s just a soap opera with a zombie occasionally. I always used the zombie as a character for satire or a political criticism and I find that missing in what’s happening now.”
Read more here: GEORGE A ROMERO INTERVIEW: “THE WALKING DEAD IS JUST A SOAP OPERA WITH THE OCCASIONAL ZOMBIE”
Hey all I wanted a way to comment on this seasons The Walking Dead episodes without giving away spoilers. So I came up with a three take away list that should let those who already saw the episode know what I'm talking about without giving away spoilers to those that haven't. Here are this weeks takeaways in no particular order.
1. I'm starting to think that passing Rick's test is the equivilant of a Star Trek red shirt.
2. Tyreese needs some alone time.
3. It's a small miracle everyone doesn't have a drinking problem with the walkers and all.
Check out this live-action remake of iconic Dead Island videogame trailer. Maybe this can help out with that long stalled Dead Island movie made. Let's hope so and that if it is made it's as good as this trailer.
Hey all I wanted a way to comment on this seasons The Walking Dead episodes without giving away spoilers. So I came up with a three takeway list that should let those who already saw the episode know what I'm talking about without giving away spoilers to those that haven't. Here are this weeks takeaways in no particular order.
1. Tyreese needs a hug.
2. Carol is not who we thought she was.
3. Next time let someone besides Darryl drive.
Any takeways you might want to add without giving away any spoilers?
Zombie Night. Two families in a small American town face off against zombies in a long night of horror, torn between helping each other and saving themselves. Zombie Night airs on Syfy October 26 at 9/8c.
Watch Robert Kirkman discuss what it was like to hold The Walking Dead #1 in his hands, how those first tentative conversations about turning the comic into a TV series went with showrunner Frank Darabont, and more below.
Check out this great commercial for DieHard batteries featuring zombies.
DieHard Battery commercial the Getaway; when the world comes to an end stick together casue karma could get you killed.
NOTE: This was written back on 10/13/2013 but I believe it also pertains to the 02/09/2014 Season 4 mid-season premiere!
Okay unless you live under a rock you know that The Walking Dead season four premiere is tonight. Millions will tune in and just as many will be tweeting their happy little hearts out. Unfortunately this will lead to spoilers along with fan reaction being tweeted. Many wont be happy about that but avoiding spoilers is a two way street.
Now most will be careful so that our fellow TWD fans on the west coast who wont get to see the premiere until later wont have the show spoiled for them.
A few others will post spoilers like crazy. Now personally I think that those people should be dragged out into the street, have their hands laid out flat on that same street, and then smashed with a sledgehammer as a subtle reminder to not post spoilers again.
But it has been brought to my attention that in the United States and most civilized countries doing that would be illegal and would probably lead to an extended stay in prison. ( except maybe in Florida )
But I think we also have to be honest about some of the people who cry about spoilers. Now if you can't see the show earlier because it airs later that's one thing but to cry about spoilers two or three days after an episode has aired is bullsh**.
There are things you can do to avoid spoilers. The most obvious thing to do is stay the f*ck off twitter until you actually watch the show.
I know some DVR the show or watch it On Demand and then watch it at their leisure. But when a show is as popular as The Walking Dead you can't wait until three or fours days after an episode has aired and not expect to read spoilers online.
I think those who hate spoilers also have an obligation to watch the show in a timely fashion as to avoid spoilers. I think those that wait too long to watch a show or just as much as fault as those that post those same spoilers.
Well that's my two cents. What do you think?
George Cook thedeadwarseries.com.
In the first part of The Oath - "Alone," Paul and Karina escape their ravaged and overrun camp, but a mortal injury sends them on an urgent mission to find medical help.
In the second part of The Oath -- "Choice," Karina encounters an unexpected survivor in the medical facility as Paul's health deteriorates.
In the third and final part of The Oath -- "Bond," Karina and Paul are forced to make life and death choices.
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[ SOURCE ] AMC is expanding its lucrative Walking Dead franchise.
The cabler announced Monday that it is in the early stages of developing a “companion series” — aka spinoff — to its monster smash, slated to launch in 2015.
Series creator Robert Kirkman will serve as an exec producer on the offshoot, alongside fellow EPs Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert.
“Building on the success of the most popular show on television for adults 18-49 is literally a no-brainer,” said AMC prez Charlie Collier in a statement. “We look forward to working with Robert, Gale and Dave again as we develop an entirely new story and cast of characters. It’s a big world and we can’t wait to give fans another unforgettable view of the zombie apocalypse.”
Added Kirkman: “After 10 years of writing the comic book series and being so close to the debut of our fourth, and in my opinion, best season of the TV series, I couldn’t be more thrilled about getting the chance to create a new corner of The Walking Dead universe. The opportunity to make a show that isn’t tethered by the events of the comic book, and is truly a blank page, has set my creativity racing.”
Consider it a traditional wedding with a zombie twist.
The bride wore a white dress. The ring bearer and flower girl were adorable children who walked down the aisle playing their part. The groom smiled brightly as his bride walked toward him. But all, including the officiant Brian Blair, were covered in gray skin with darkened eyes, fake blood dripping down their face, hair disheveled and clothes worn with holes and rips. They looked like the walking dead. And they were happy about that. Read more: It's a nice day for a Zombie wedding
Here's a deleted scene from arguably the best episode EVER of The Walking Dead, "Clear". The episode features the return of the character Morgan ( Lennie James ) who has obviously menatlly lost it. In this scene Morgan explains to Rick what he means by "clear".
It took awhile but the surprisingly successful run of World War Z hit another milestone this weekend. According to Boxofficemojo.com World War Z has just crossed the 200 Million dollar mark.
This of course makes it the most successful zombie movie ever. It is also Bard Pitt's highest earning film to date, both domestically and internationally.
Congratulations to Brad Pitt and all involved. They and Paramount took a chance on a genre flick and it paid off big time. so zombie lovers it just proves to all that zombie movies can be blckbusters if done well and if they are supported by zombie fans.
If you're a fan of Classic Horror from the 70's, 80's and 90's, this project is for you! The Undead is an in depth look at the world after a Nuclear Holocaust.
Synopsis: Two yuppies venture out to the country to explore an opportunity away from their stressful city life. After driving several hours with no communication to the civilized world they find themselves isolated in a small and abandoned rural town. After being attacked by a disfigured man the two seek refuge in a house occupied by a young women with a questionable past. It is there that they learn what has happened to the townspeople and workers of the Russeltown Nuclear Plant. They are left with no alternative but to defend themselves and fight off "THE UNDEAD."
Check out this Sneak peek of season 4 of The Walking Dead featuring Michonne, her, horse, and walkers!
The Dead War Series!
*Buy the entire trilogy for $2.99!
These are the stories of those that caused The Dead War.
These are the stories of some trying to find a "cure".
These are the stories of some of those men and women that fought back.
These are the stories of those that are just trying to survive the nightmare of the walking dead.
The Dead War Series Book One 99¢:
In the year 2053 the dead walked. Mankind was caught off guard at first but within six years mounted a massive military assault on the dead.
One lone soldier must survive the night and fight his way through a city filled with the walking dead. He must do so to deliver a message to Army HQ that could save mankind and he just may be our only hope to win The Dead War.
The Dead War Series Book Two 99¢: Abomination
The walking dead can't run. The U.S. Army wont!
The battle against the dead continues. Sergeant Richards is back on a even more dangerous mission than before. This time he has help in the form of Sergeant Jackson and the Peacemakers. He will need it!
Richards and the others face a new and even more powerful enemy as they search for what they think can help end the war against the dead.
The Dead War Series Book Three 99¢ : WAR
Surprises galore as it's revealed who released the Beserker Virus and why.
The war between humanity, the dead, and now the vampires continue. As vampire kind launches an all out attack against The Rock, Sgt. Richards fights to protect a little girl who is mankind's last hope.
Will Richards save her? Will mankind survive? Find out in book three of The Dead War Series!
Ok folks here's the scenario.
You are the President of the United States and a zombie apocalypse has broken out in New York City. You have shut down the all ways out of the city and the outbreak seems pretty much confined to the city. The military has strongly suggested using a tactical nuclear missile to destroy the city and stop the outbreak once and for all.
As the president you don't have much to go on as scientist and the CDC are telling you they don't know if destroying the city will stop the outbreak. They don't know for sure if whatever caused the outbreak has escpaed the city as they don't yet know the length of the incubation period. There are also millions who have yet to be infected trapped inside the city and no way to evacuate them.
So what do you do Mr./Mrs. President? Do you give the order to fire that missile and slow down the outbreak or leave the city blocked off?
[ SOURCE ] George Romero, the man who helped make zombie movies into a genre all its own with horror classics like Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead, has reportedly wrapped up his latest script: The Zombie Autopsies.
It's based on Steven Schlozman’s book of the same name, which follows a medical team tasked with researching the zombie outbreak and trying to find a cure. It’s a neat concept, and could be a refreshing twist on the well-mined genre.
The script is currently being shopped to studios, so all we (and Romero) can do is wait for the time being.
Check out the book the script is based on:
[ SOURCE ] Brad Pitt's "WORLD WAR Z" has now earned over $500 million at worldwide box office, making it the actor's highest grossing worldwide release, surpassing the star's "TROY" which grossed $497.3 million globally.
After setting a personal best with a $66 million opening on June 21, "WORLD WAR Z" has gone on to total $197.4 million in the U.S. The film delivered Pitt's highest grossing domestic release of all time (besting "MR. & MRS. SMITH's" total domestic gross of $186.3 million), and the biggest opening weekend of his career (beating "SMITH's" $50.3 million opener). The film has earned $305.2 million at the international box office, to date.
Last known statement by President Jessica Chen November 6, 2054 By George L. Cook III author of The Dead War TrilogyZ
Here is the last known transmission from then President Chen after the dead rose in the year 2053.Most of the United States and the world has fallen to the hordes of the dead at the time this messagewas broadcast. It is believed that President Chen did not long after this transmission.
Last Known Statement by U.S. President during the zombie apocalypse
Here at The Dead War we try to keep you guys abreast of the latest zombie news. Here is a list of three upcoming films that will be released in 2013. None are close to the scale of World War Z or look like they will be winning any awards any time soon ( okay some look horrible ) but that doesn't mean that can't be good old human munching and zombie killing fun.
Bath Salt Zombies
The bath salts epidemic facing the southern and mid-western US has been stifled by an unprecedented government crackdown. This has led to a tremendous amount of surplus stock hidden by black market dealers, and a migration of those dealers to the northeast. In New York City, potent strands have surfaced and have attracted the most devoted bath salt junkies. A young aspiring chemist has developed an even stronger batch... but something has gone horribly wrong. The new ultra potent bath salt batch has revealed a major side effect: It turns users into violent flesh seeking ZOMBIES! Learn more-Bath Salt Zombies
Jesus Hates Zombies
In a not so distant future, zombies have overrun the earth. Fearing for the future of humanity, God sends his son Jesus Christ to save humanity. Upon returning, he finds that his powers are greatly diminished as they are tied to others' faith in him. So he sets out to find the last remaining faithful and rally them to his cause. Learn more- Jesus Hates Zombies
Pro Wrestlers VS Zombies
The title says it all. See more-https://www.facebook.com/Pro.Wrestlers.vs.Zombies
