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Voyage of the Dead (Sovereign Spirit Saga #1)
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David P. Forsyth (Goodreads Author)
Voyage of the Dead is the first book of the Sovereign Spirit Saga detailing the adventures of several groups of survivors of the Zombie Apocalypse. Most of them are aboard a ship that is well equipped to survive the end of civilization, while others struggle to survive in a world suddenly overrun by undead cannibals. This is a science fiction adventure set within a horror...more
Kindle Edition, 286 pages
Published
January 15th 2012
by David P. Forsyth
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This is one of those books that starts with a bang and I read waiting for the pace to slacken, except it doesn't. Too often, books of this kind start out with an action scene, and then we get chapters of backfill and descriptions of the soap opera-like travails of our chracters. While Forsyth indeed fills in the characterizations, the key quality of this book is that most valuable in any kind of thriller--PACING.
After so many weary replays of Romero situations, it's rewarding to read something t...more
After so many weary replays of Romero situations, it's rewarding to read something t...more
One of my favorite authors recommended Voyage of the Dead through twitter, and I snatched it up pretty quickly, finishing it on June 17th, 2012. You can find my review and 5-star rating on Amazon and Goodreads.
What I love about this book is the main character, Scott. He is just an average man, who basically got lucky. He won the lottery, and with that came a lot of toys. On his cruise ship he has a private helicopter, an SUV, a mini sub, a laboratory and tons of weaponry, not to mention plenty o...more
What I love about this book is the main character, Scott. He is just an average man, who basically got lucky. He won the lottery, and with that came a lot of toys. On his cruise ship he has a private helicopter, an SUV, a mini sub, a laboratory and tons of weaponry, not to mention plenty o...more
Welcome to the Zombie Apocalypse! Unlike some ZA authors, this one clearly has not been bitten yet and still has the ability to form plot lines. I loved how the story alternated between the "average Joe" (who loses everything that's important to him in the first couple of pages and has to think on his feet and appropriate whatever resources he can find to survive) and the lottery winner with the massive tricked-out yacht (who has the ability to figure out the "big picture" and plan more audaciou...more
I have to agree with the other reviewers. This book was very spectacular and a refreshing take in this genre. It starts out big, continues big, and ends big. Our main characters (Scott and Carl) are very capable men who use their brains and diplomacy skills to continue surviving - Scott in his cruise ship which seems to be too perfect to be real, and Carl in a refinery with epic vehicles and resources. Both are charming characters and I haven't found one that I disliked! In fact, I felt like roo...more
This book was a decent read with a unique take on the zombie apocalypse. I enjoyed Carl's stories and really hope to see a lot more of him!
This book is a bit gender biased and all the woman were portrayed as the good little meek stay at home wives. No heroines whatsoever. I didn't connect well with the characters in that part of the story line and hope there are stronger woman roles in the next books in the series.
Overall, I was entertained and enjoyed the concept of the story. I look forward t...more
This book is a bit gender biased and all the woman were portrayed as the good little meek stay at home wives. No heroines whatsoever. I didn't connect well with the characters in that part of the story line and hope there are stronger woman roles in the next books in the series.
Overall, I was entertained and enjoyed the concept of the story. I look forward t...more
I really like the idea behind this book. While I've read a few zombie novels and a lot of apocalyptic books, I've never read one centered on boat based survival. The reason I read through the book was to see how the author built that world up. That said, the writing really needs some work.
The author needs to put some more work into developing conflict, character development, dialog, and pacing. Other than the zombie thing, most of his conflicts are very short lived and he really tilts the world...more
The author needs to put some more work into developing conflict, character development, dialog, and pacing. Other than the zombie thing, most of his conflicts are very short lived and he really tilts the world...more
Voyage of the Dead is a zombie apocalypse book with two main characters, Carl and Scott. Scott won the lottery a few years back, and was on his private cruise ship with his closest family and friends when the outbreak happens. Carl is not so lucky, as he's stuck in LAX airport when the first incidents in town happen. Carl has to work for his survival, using strong instincts and keen observation to get him through the first hours, then finding an oil refinery with strong fencing around it to take...more
I don’t normally read zombie stories, but I’d heard so many people talk about this one that I had to try. And I’m glad I did! Voyage of the Dead tells the story of a zombie apocalypse from two perspectives – from aboard a private luxury cruise ship equipped with every possible convenience, to an average Joe who’s caught in the middle of the mayhem with only his wits to survive.
Scott, who has outfitted his floating palace thanks to winning the lottery (although I’m not sure even the largest lotte...more
Scott, who has outfitted his floating palace thanks to winning the lottery (although I’m not sure even the largest lotte...more
Voyage of the dead is a refreshing and exciting action packed page turner about 2 groups of survivors during the first few days of the Zombie Apocalypse. Most of them are aboard a ship that is well equipped to survive the end of civilization & others try to survive in a world suddenly overrun by the undead . For once its more about surviving in a clever way than just running & getting eaten.
There are 2 groups trying to survive Scott Allen a lotto winner who bought a retired ship and tur...more
There are 2 groups trying to survive Scott Allen a lotto winner who bought a retired ship and tur...more
Voyage of the Dead
Sovereign Spirit Saga Book One
By David P. Forsyth
A ship full of passengers receive startling news from ashore, the ship has been at sea for the past few weeks and now on land there is an outbreak of what looks like zombies. The CDC is calling it a virus, super rabies to be exact and through social media and the toys of a man who has just won the lottery, the members aboard the ship do everything they can to save the people they care about.
This was an amazing book, right from t...more
Sovereign Spirit Saga Book One
By David P. Forsyth
A ship full of passengers receive startling news from ashore, the ship has been at sea for the past few weeks and now on land there is an outbreak of what looks like zombies. The CDC is calling it a virus, super rabies to be exact and through social media and the toys of a man who has just won the lottery, the members aboard the ship do everything they can to save the people they care about.
This was an amazing book, right from t...more
I've quit maybe three books in my life. I'm always hopeful, and I honestly feel a certain obligation to the author to give their hard work a chance. With all the great reviews I was looking so forward to getting into this series, unfortunately it was just not meant to be. I feel this book was directed toward a male audience, I didn't feel a connection to any of the characters (maybe Carl at first), the dialog between the college students was awkward, and I didn't like that other books and movies...more
hmmmm, let's pretend we're casting the parts in this book for a film version. The following MALE parts are up for grabs. All parts will involve kicking Zombie ass...
-Rich Annoying Hero
-Kick ass Cool Hero
-Ship Skipper #1
-Ship Skipper #2
-Military Commander #1
-Military commander #2
-Marine Sergeant
-Marine #1
-Marine #2
-Marine #3
-Marine #4
-Marine #5
-Helicopter Pilot
-Coastguard
-Coastguard Pilot
- Army Buddy #1
-Army Buddy #2
-Rich Hero's child
-Worldsaving Scientist
-Refinery Worker #1
-Refinery Worker #2
-R...more
-Rich Annoying Hero
-Kick ass Cool Hero
-Ship Skipper #1
-Ship Skipper #2
-Military Commander #1
-Military commander #2
-Marine Sergeant
-Marine #1
-Marine #2
-Marine #3
-Marine #4
-Marine #5
-Helicopter Pilot
-Coastguard
-Coastguard Pilot
- Army Buddy #1
-Army Buddy #2
-Rich Hero's child
-Worldsaving Scientist
-Refinery Worker #1
-Refinery Worker #2
-R...more
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I wish that I could have rated this as 3.5 stars because I think this is where the rating really belongs for me. I really enjoyed the book as a whole. The only thing that would have kept me from rating it as 4 stars was the editing which seemed to get worse as the book progressed. I have come to expect this from independent fiction but it doesnt mean that I have to like it.
That said, I really enjoyed the larger than life story concept. Sure the main character has every tool imaginable to make hi...more
That said, I really enjoyed the larger than life story concept. Sure the main character has every tool imaginable to make hi...more
It's about a millionaire that happens to be on a cruise ship with friends and family when the zombie apocalypse hits. It's loaded with just about every conceivable thing you'd need to survive. Because of this, there is a lack of conflict that you see in most other books of this genre. There is really no suspense, as the protagonist has already bought his way out of every challenge they might encounter before the book even starts. I could not immerse myself in this book because the situations, ch...more
have read the complete Sovereign Spirit Saga three times since the first book, Voyage of the Dead, published last year. David Forsyth has brought an exciting and refreshing approach to the apocalyptic fiction genre combining horror with a touch of science fiction in a truly unique, exciting and well written manner. The characters are well developed and the story line superb!
As an avid reader of the genre, dozens of books per year, I could not recommend this series more and would encourage othe...more
As an avid reader of the genre, dozens of books per year, I could not recommend this series more and would encourage othe...more
What an incredible read! This is a lot different from the usual Zombie formula and is set aboard the Sovereign Spirit an old North Sea roll on roll off ferry that has been turned into a mega luxury ship by billionaire Scott Allen and his family. The boat has every luxury you can name from bowling alley to cinema to casino and Internet cafe all on board. Scott has also fitted out the Soverign Spirit with it's own helicopter, mini-sub, SUV, stacks of weaponry and even a marine laboratory. Scott's...more
I do not like Scott Allen, the main character. I think I am SUPPOSED to like him, being that he is all prepared and rich and perfect and knows everything and does everything right and always makes the right decisions and can save the whole entire world and smile while doing it. I, however, think he is insufferably arrogant. I don't think he is supposed to come across that way, but he does. That's not to say he is a bad guy - he's not, and his intentions are good...it's just that I hate him.
He ha...more
He ha...more
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Overall, a good zombie story with nice action. My only complaint is the simple fact that the hero is so very, very ,very over-prepared for any possible emergency or problem. I never really felt any reason to root for him or his group of people during the zombie take over. I mean come one... what danger or tension could the reader feel when this group of folks have a helicopter, sea plane, two yachts, speedboats, and literal 18 wheeler tankers fulls of fuel on their cruise ship? The one guy stuck...more
As a fan of a good zombie story, I want to start off by saying this is one of the best ones I have read so far. David Forsyth does a great job of taking tried and true story, that of a "zombie apocalypse", and putting a unique spin on the concept. The idea of taking a group of survivors away from the normal "holed up in a mall/super store/apartment complex" and placing them on a practically self-sustaining ship was quite interesting. The story in general is very well written, does a good job of...more
Voyage of the Dead contains all the key elements expected from a book of this genre with a bit extra to boot. A great plot sails it's way through a world turned into a zombie playground. A group find themselves safe and isolated from the outbreak in a rich mans yacht, full of rich mans toys. What would you do? Me I would sit it out in luxury, kick back have a beer and watch the world come to a end. Lucky for us the author had a different idea, guns, blood, helicopters and a world that needs savi...more
Wow, I was impressed by this novel. I had gotten to the point were I was NEVER going to read or watch another zombie book/movie but a friend recommended this and I thought WTH I'll give it a chance. I'm glad I did, very exciting and fun read. Not what I had expected, it was better than that. Although I did find some spelling errors and a misused homophone. I think there is an updated version but my kindle was being a p.i.t.a. and wouldn't update it so I believe the current version available has...more
So I enjoyed this book, but it kind of felt like the main character didn't ever really have any serious obstacles. He had a few minor speed bumps, but that's really all they were. He was literally in the best possible situation EVER for a zombie apocalypse. It made for an entertaining book, but it would have been a lot better if he actually had some real obstacles to over come.
A unique and refreshing take on the genre. A fast paced page turner that quite frankly I couldn't put down and when I did, I couldn't stop thinking about the characters. I truly can't think of one main character that I disliked. This book would make a great movie or mini series for that matter. I'm off to Amazon to buy the next one. Well done.
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I had to stop reading. Everything was just too convenient for the people and there was no drama. I also really didn't care at all about any of the characters, other than they all annoyed me. Everyone was perfect. The wives were perfect and expected to be making everyone dinner. I thought the book idea was a good one, but extremely poorly executed.
This was a fairly good read. I enjoyed it mainly because of the genre. I love all things Zombie. There were a little too much politics in it for my tastes and the part where the marine had to marry his girlfriend if he wanted to sleep with her on the ship was a little ridiculous. But it did have zombies and plenty of brains and blood. I really enjoyed the golf cart escape. I didn't really feel too much connection with any of the characters, especially Scott, the lottery winner. Everything was ju...more
Oct 14, 2012
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THE BEST TRILOGY OF ZOMBIE BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ. GREAT STORY AND CHARACTERS, MAKES YOU FEEL YOU ARE THERE. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE. BUY ALL THREE AND READ BACK TO BACK FOR THE BEST ZOMBIE FEST EVER. WOULD MAKE A SAVAGE TV SERIES OR FILM. A MUST BUY.
Loved the book. I almost read it in one sitting, except that it was 4am and I had to go to bed. Now I've got to wait for the second book...
I'm generally not a fan of books where stories go back and forth between different characters and story lines, but I thought it worked very well in this book. Maybe because there were only two main characters, instead of the 6 or 7 some writers try to juggle in a book.
It was refreshing to have a zombie story about survivors in a position to have a rational an...more
I'm generally not a fan of books where stories go back and forth between different characters and story lines, but I thought it worked very well in this book. Maybe because there were only two main characters, instead of the 6 or 7 some writers try to juggle in a book.
It was refreshing to have a zombie story about survivors in a position to have a rational an...more
Outstanding book for the first time Author....a must for all who love the Zombie Genre..It manages to immerse you in the storyline so much..its a CANT PUT DOWN book...
This is book 1 of the 'Sovereign Spirit Saga'
I cannot wait to see what lies in store in the second book.
This is book 1 of the 'Sovereign Spirit Saga'
I cannot wait to see what lies in store in the second book.
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David P. Forsyth holds a masters degree in international relations and has pursued diverse interests and career paths. He is a licensed pilot and certified scuba diver. An avid reader of sci-fi, action-adventure, techno-thriller, horror, fantasy and apocalyptic fiction, Mr. Forsyth's professional endeavors have ranged from higher education to international trade, from travel marketing to charter a...more
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