AUTUMN: AFTERMATH
With the US release of AUTUMN: AFTERMATH now just over a month away (UK and German releases to follow later in 2012) I thought it was about time I told you a little more about the book. I've deliberately not said too much, because this is a direct sequel to both PURIFICATION and DISINTEGRATION and it was important for everyone to have had chance to read the preceding books first.
So, to whet your appetites, here's the blurb…
"It's been almost one hundred days since a killer disease wiped out 99% of the population. Three months since the dead reanimated. Survivors are few and far between now, and those who remain stick together to give themselves the best possible chance of continuing to stay alive. They are the last of the living.
A band of refugees has taken shelter in a medieval castle – a fortress that has stood strong for hundreds of years. Besieged by the dead, they only emerge when it's absolutely necessary. As autumn turns to winter, however, the balance of power slowly begins to shift.
The unexpected appearance of survivors from another group changes everything. They bring choice, and an alternative way of life which is a far cry from the world everyone has been forced to leave behind. Society as we know it has crumbled beyond repair and things will never be the same again. Some people are ready to embrace this change, others can't let go of the past. The choice is divisive.
Are we entering mankind's final days? In the aftermath of the disease, will the last survivors destroy each other, or will the dead destroy them all?"
Just to clear up any confusion, this is very definitely the final book in the AUTUMN timeline. There are a few more short stories to share, but is the last chapter in the series. And yes, in case you're wondering, the 'survivors from another group' mentioned in the blurb are from the island of Cormansey…
Next week I'll introduce you to one of the key characters from the book, and those of you who read THE HUMAN CONDITION first time around might remember him!
AUTUMN: AFTERMATH is a post from: David Moody - author of HATER, DOG BLOOD and the AUTUMN series
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wow.. that's pretty quick feedback from a celebrity.Keep up the great writing.. I've read the hater series and loved it and am loving the autumn series just as much.. It's a very unique take on the "zombie" genre.. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this series develops over the long term and how the surivors will( or if? ) band together to "clean up" the undead... I'm guessing their best best would be to hunker down until after winter, then start crushing skeletons afterwards.
Anyway.. thanks for the outstanding entertainment and keep up the great work. You've made a new fan.
todd
Thanks again, Todd. I appreciate it! It's fantastic to hear how much you've enjoyed the books.Celebrity... I wish!
You're definitely on the right lines with the progression of AUTUMN, by the way, but I won't give away any more details...
I love how this next book sounds! The last one was amazing and I flew through it; it will be hard to wait another month. I hope to hear more from the first groups too, I'm curious to know what has been going on with them. Guess I will sate my appitite with more of the shorts from lastoftheliving.net!
well written!