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The Reaper: No Mercy
Reaper: No Mercy is the beginning of a standalone series based on the characters and environment from the Blood, Brains, and Bullets series by Sean Liebling.
Captain Jason Scott had retired from the United States Marine Corp as a Force Recon sniper with the 1st Marine Division. Now a hard-working family man, his life revolved around his wife, children, and grandchildren. Upon arriving home after working third shift on the day the undead rose, he found his entire family slaughtered. Berserk with rage, he killed every zombie in sight using any means at hand. They truly died under his wrath, and he survived. It was then that he realized the Lord had a new mission for him.
Now Jason Scott is known as the Reaper: the coldest, deadliest killer in the new world of the Apocalypse. He once again dons his old tools of the trade—the tools of a Marine Corps sniper—and sets out to eradicate the spawn of Hell. Along the way he encounters Jay Scarmon, the interim Governor of Michigan, and together they make a safe haven for a large group of survivors in the town of Newaygo.
The Reaper saves hundreds of people, kills thousands of the undead, and even participates in a raid on a secret shadow government fortress – against the very people who engineered and released the virus that almost entirely destroyed mankind.
However, the Reaper knows that there is more to be done than simply rebuild and protect those under his charge. Evil is afoot in the land; they must contend not only with the reanimated dead, but also with the forces of the shadow government. There are also plenty of bad men who are ready and willing to take advantage of the weak.
The Reaper’s mission is clear – he must fight the Lord's fight and take the battle to the evil minions of Satan, both living and undead. He needs to help the survivor groups band together into cohesive assemblies better able to survive this new world, and finally, he must scout westward into Colorado in order to recon the shadow government's stronghold there.
Follow the adventures of the Reaper as he travels to the city of Paris, Missouri. There he meets several disparate groups of survivors. He also learns of a band of marauders who are ravaging the countryside, killing those that stand against them, and enslaving the rest. The older folk and the young children are killed outright; the rest of the prisoners are treated brutally, forced to live and work under the most inhumane of circumstances. The women are repeatedly raped and beaten.
The Reaper must convince the survivors to band together and take their town back from the marauders – all whilst fighting the hordes of undead, their mutual distrust of one another, and their fear of the overwhelming numbers arrayed against them.
Who will prevail? Only the Reaper knows.
This limited edition contains special unedited bonus features following the final chapter!
Captain Jason Scott had retired from the United States Marine Corp as a Force Recon sniper with the 1st Marine Division. Now a hard-working family man, his life revolved around his wife, children, and grandchildren. Upon arriving home after working third shift on the day the undead rose, he found his entire family slaughtered. Berserk with rage, he killed every zombie in sight using any means at hand. They truly died under his wrath, and he survived. It was then that he realized the Lord had a new mission for him.
Now Jason Scott is known as the Reaper: the coldest, deadliest killer in the new world of the Apocalypse. He once again dons his old tools of the trade—the tools of a Marine Corps sniper—and sets out to eradicate the spawn of Hell. Along the way he encounters Jay Scarmon, the interim Governor of Michigan, and together they make a safe haven for a large group of survivors in the town of Newaygo.
The Reaper saves hundreds of people, kills thousands of the undead, and even participates in a raid on a secret shadow government fortress – against the very people who engineered and released the virus that almost entirely destroyed mankind.
However, the Reaper knows that there is more to be done than simply rebuild and protect those under his charge. Evil is afoot in the land; they must contend not only with the reanimated dead, but also with the forces of the shadow government. There are also plenty of bad men who are ready and willing to take advantage of the weak.
The Reaper’s mission is clear – he must fight the Lord's fight and take the battle to the evil minions of Satan, both living and undead. He needs to help the survivor groups band together into cohesive assemblies better able to survive this new world, and finally, he must scout westward into Colorado in order to recon the shadow government's stronghold there.
Follow the adventures of the Reaper as he travels to the city of Paris, Missouri. There he meets several disparate groups of survivors. He also learns of a band of marauders who are ravaging the countryside, killing those that stand against them, and enslaving the rest. The older folk and the young children are killed outright; the rest of the prisoners are treated brutally, forced to live and work under the most inhumane of circumstances. The women are repeatedly raped and beaten.
The Reaper must convince the survivors to band together and take their town back from the marauders – all whilst fighting the hordes of undead, their mutual distrust of one another, and their fear of the overwhelming numbers arrayed against them.
Who will prevail? Only the Reaper knows.
This limited edition contains special unedited bonus features following the final chapter!
- GenresZombies
282 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2013
12 people are currently reading
19 people want to read
About the author
Sean Liebling
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Served twice in the USMC who incarcerated me in Beirut, Iraq, Panama, Somalia and a few other places until I was barely discharged for good behavior. Currently the owner of a few businesses that are actually making money in this economy and also a licensed firearms instructor, just to keep my hand in the game.
I am also one of those evil Preppers and have all the stuff my characters have with the exception of an underground bunker. LOL. I am the bug in type and will stay and protect my community and the children, for they are our future. Do I expect anything to happen? Nope! But it costs me little to prepare, and it's actually fun.
I am me! I have fun and I'm rarely serious. About this series I wrote and am writing. I have no illusions that I'll be the next Stephen King. I do it because I simply have to, and honestly I'm having fun while not taking myself too seriously. I've found I really enjoy writing, whether or not I have the skills necessary. Everything in my books actually works and my scenario's depict how it would probably be in any real life end game scenario, depending on a great many factors of course. This I know from my own experiences and those of my closest friends who number doctors and psychologists to name a few. I also know this because I'm a history nut and history definitely repeats itself with great frequency.
I'm approachable so if you enjoyed my book and feel like dropping me a line go right ahead. I will respond to each and every one. I've met a great many of my fans now and all were a pleasure to talk to. I also love criticism. My feeling on that, is it helps me become a better writer. I can only improve, is my thinking.
Take care and God Bless!
Served twice in the USMC who incarcerated me in Beirut, Iraq, Panama, Somalia and a few other places until I was barely discharged for good behavior. Currently the owner of a few businesses that are actually making money in this economy and also a licensed firearms instructor, just to keep my hand in the game.
I am also one of those evil Preppers and have all the stuff my characters have with the exception of an underground bunker. LOL. I am the bug in type and will stay and protect my community and the children, for they are our future. Do I expect anything to happen? Nope! But it costs me little to prepare, and it's actually fun.
I am me! I have fun and I'm rarely serious. About this series I wrote and am writing. I have no illusions that I'll be the next Stephen King. I do it because I simply have to, and honestly I'm having fun while not taking myself too seriously. I've found I really enjoy writing, whether or not I have the skills necessary. Everything in my books actually works and my scenario's depict how it would probably be in any real life end game scenario, depending on a great many factors of course. This I know from my own experiences and those of my closest friends who number doctors and psychologists to name a few. I also know this because I'm a history nut and history definitely repeats itself with great frequency.
I'm approachable so if you enjoyed my book and feel like dropping me a line go right ahead. I will respond to each and every one. I've met a great many of my fans now and all were a pleasure to talk to. I also love criticism. My feeling on that, is it helps me become a better writer. I can only improve, is my thinking.
Take care and God Bless!
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August 13, 2016
"The Order" released a virus unto the masses turning 95% of the population into zombies. The good news; the virus can not be transferred through a bite. The bad news; some of the survivors are just as dangerous as the zombies. The Reaper plans to "Fight the Lord's fight and take the battle to the evil minions of Satan, both living and undead, help the survivors band together and find the government stronghold."
I can do militaristic reads if the characters are compelling and not uptight and strict. Two strikes for The Reaper. He was single-minded in his "purpose."
"...if these others are as evil as they seem, then the Lord has shown me that I'm needed here, and this is a task that needs doing now, not later."
The religious opinions of the Reaper were loud and in your face, but it was his commanding, almost un-human, attitude that didn't do anything but distance me and prevent me from connecting with him on any level.
The writing was good, but repetitive at times. This book did have a "to be continued" ending which leaves the reader wondering what The Reaper's next adventure will be.
If you're looking for a good ole zombie read you'll likely be disappointed as this read focuses on the human "monsters" with lots of military speak.
*I was given a ARC in exchange for an honest review*
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I can do militaristic reads if the characters are compelling and not uptight and strict. Two strikes for The Reaper. He was single-minded in his "purpose."
"...if these others are as evil as they seem, then the Lord has shown me that I'm needed here, and this is a task that needs doing now, not later."
The religious opinions of the Reaper were loud and in your face, but it was his commanding, almost un-human, attitude that didn't do anything but distance me and prevent me from connecting with him on any level.
The writing was good, but repetitive at times. This book did have a "to be continued" ending which leaves the reader wondering what The Reaper's next adventure will be.
If you're looking for a good ole zombie read you'll likely be disappointed as this read focuses on the human "monsters" with lots of military speak.
*I was given a ARC in exchange for an honest review*
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March 30, 2014
Please note that this review is a modified version from my blog After The Last Day.
It’s a brave new world out there, where the undead roam and evil men do what they will. It’s a world that needs The Reaper. It may sound serious and moody, but its actually a lot of fun!
What’s So Great About It?
Guns. Lots of guns. And grenades. And Tanks. And snipers! The author (being ex-military) knows his way around ordnance and it shows here. The military elements to this book work extremely well and are told entertainingly.
The main character of The Reaper : No Mercy is a one man killing machine and aside from a few attempts to humanise him, he remains a nicely one-dimensional hero too. He’s a perfect comic book style hero and if you don’t take him too seriously he won’t throw surprises at you.
The zombie lore in this book is a refreshing change, too. In this world a bite from a zombie won’t kill you and turn you into one of the undead. The zombies populating this world also have a little bit of cunning to them; hiding during the day to hunt at night, for instance, and the hint of a hive mind.
What’s Not Great About It?
Although the series is about the zombie apocalypse, there are precious few zombies here. The Reaper:No Mercy is part of a series and this part focuses mainly on other survivor groups both good and bad. That’s a little disappointing but understandable.
Character thoughts don’t come across in real-time. Most of their thoughts are presented as a past-tense when they’re thinking about what’s happening to them at the moment, which makes for a disconcerting read sometimes. The fact that it’s not consistent doesn’t help the reader, either.
Most of the remaining cast after the main character are also one-dimensional. They’re very uniform in their reactions and thoughts (except for the bad guys, who are action-movie over-the-top). The Reaper:No Mercy is less a character study and more an action story, though, so that’s probably forgivable.
The religious references get very tedious very quickly too, but thankfully they’re mostly from the one character so they can be dismissed without being taken too seriously.
Who Would Enjoy This Book?
If you like your military stories and the gung-ho patriotism that goes with them, you’ll enjoy this book. The trick to it is to not take it too seriously, though. You’ll have trouble if you do.
The Reaper:No Mercy will also appeal to comic book lovers, and would have done well as a comic or graphic novel. Other than that, its a short and undemanding read. I enjoyed it and it came very very close to awarding it with a Captain Doomsday Recommendation.
Ultimately, although a lot of fun to read, The Reaper:No Mercy wasn’t original enough to bring much more than enjoyable military firefights to the genre. The zombies are refreshingly different, but spend so little time being the focus of this entry in the series as to become background extras.
It’s a brave new world out there, where the undead roam and evil men do what they will. It’s a world that needs The Reaper. It may sound serious and moody, but its actually a lot of fun!
What’s So Great About It?
Guns. Lots of guns. And grenades. And Tanks. And snipers! The author (being ex-military) knows his way around ordnance and it shows here. The military elements to this book work extremely well and are told entertainingly.
The main character of The Reaper : No Mercy is a one man killing machine and aside from a few attempts to humanise him, he remains a nicely one-dimensional hero too. He’s a perfect comic book style hero and if you don’t take him too seriously he won’t throw surprises at you.
The zombie lore in this book is a refreshing change, too. In this world a bite from a zombie won’t kill you and turn you into one of the undead. The zombies populating this world also have a little bit of cunning to them; hiding during the day to hunt at night, for instance, and the hint of a hive mind.
What’s Not Great About It?
Although the series is about the zombie apocalypse, there are precious few zombies here. The Reaper:No Mercy is part of a series and this part focuses mainly on other survivor groups both good and bad. That’s a little disappointing but understandable.
Character thoughts don’t come across in real-time. Most of their thoughts are presented as a past-tense when they’re thinking about what’s happening to them at the moment, which makes for a disconcerting read sometimes. The fact that it’s not consistent doesn’t help the reader, either.
Most of the remaining cast after the main character are also one-dimensional. They’re very uniform in their reactions and thoughts (except for the bad guys, who are action-movie over-the-top). The Reaper:No Mercy is less a character study and more an action story, though, so that’s probably forgivable.
The religious references get very tedious very quickly too, but thankfully they’re mostly from the one character so they can be dismissed without being taken too seriously.
Who Would Enjoy This Book?
If you like your military stories and the gung-ho patriotism that goes with them, you’ll enjoy this book. The trick to it is to not take it too seriously, though. You’ll have trouble if you do.
The Reaper:No Mercy will also appeal to comic book lovers, and would have done well as a comic or graphic novel. Other than that, its a short and undemanding read. I enjoyed it and it came very very close to awarding it with a Captain Doomsday Recommendation.
Ultimately, although a lot of fun to read, The Reaper:No Mercy wasn’t original enough to bring much more than enjoyable military firefights to the genre. The zombies are refreshingly different, but spend so little time being the focus of this entry in the series as to become background extras.
December 26, 2013
absolutely loved the action! The dedication and skill The Reaper has in dispatching the enemy.. be it zombies or mankind. Was blown away with the humanity that was evident in all the good guys. A must read.
February 15, 2014
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The Reaper begins with a news bulletin delivered on day one of the outbreak. The flu virus has caused fever induced violence and a large number of deaths causing the President has declared a state of National Emergency. Other reports state there have been deaths associated to the flu vaccine. Residents are urged to remain indoors and not open their doors for strangers or anyone appearing ill. Anyone with flu-like symptoms or medical emergencies are instructed to go to the hospital.
That was thirty days ago. The virus is mutating. Once slow and shambling, the zombies have increased speed and now climbing abilities. But, at least being bitten does not spread the virus.
Survivors have become fiercely territorial and will kill without pause to protect what’s theirs. Immediately readers are introduced to “the others”. The others may be among the living, but they’re devoid of humanity and commit “savage acts of evil”.
Former Marine sniper Jason Scott, known as the “The Reaper” arrives home from work on the first day of the outbreak to find his family dead. With a vengeful rage, he kills every zombie in his path and believes God has given him a mission to eradicate not only the undead but the others as well. The Reaper vows to rid the world of “the evil minions of Satan”, both undead and marauder alike.
The Reaper had some challenges I found difficult to get past. The book paces so fast that this reader had a hard time keeping up. So many characters and new groups are introduced, and taking into account the author calls people by multiple names (Jason. The Reaper. Reaper) it’s almost necessary to create an organizational chart to keep everything in line.
While this reader enjoys a read that keep up an exhilarating pace, The Reaper left me with pages and pages of notes; making the read feel inorganic Also there were many times that something was told from one point of view, then retold from another. For example, we are told about a team parachuting from a plane from both the teams perspective as well as The Reapers perspective of watching them descend. It was detail and description overload.
The Reaper came off as a very masculine read. The entire story is focused on a series of military coups. Readers are given little, if any, zombie action or description. At times, I found the sentence structuring a bit odd. Random placing of words didn’t land their mark with this reader.
“Those young futures cut short by the murderous acts of these others, was an evil unbelievable.”
If you like a good military driven story, then The Reaper is for you. If you are expecting a book about the zombie outbreak, then you will be disappointed.
The Reaper begins with a news bulletin delivered on day one of the outbreak. The flu virus has caused fever induced violence and a large number of deaths causing the President has declared a state of National Emergency. Other reports state there have been deaths associated to the flu vaccine. Residents are urged to remain indoors and not open their doors for strangers or anyone appearing ill. Anyone with flu-like symptoms or medical emergencies are instructed to go to the hospital.
That was thirty days ago. The virus is mutating. Once slow and shambling, the zombies have increased speed and now climbing abilities. But, at least being bitten does not spread the virus.
Survivors have become fiercely territorial and will kill without pause to protect what’s theirs. Immediately readers are introduced to “the others”. The others may be among the living, but they’re devoid of humanity and commit “savage acts of evil”.
Former Marine sniper Jason Scott, known as the “The Reaper” arrives home from work on the first day of the outbreak to find his family dead. With a vengeful rage, he kills every zombie in his path and believes God has given him a mission to eradicate not only the undead but the others as well. The Reaper vows to rid the world of “the evil minions of Satan”, both undead and marauder alike.
The Reaper had some challenges I found difficult to get past. The book paces so fast that this reader had a hard time keeping up. So many characters and new groups are introduced, and taking into account the author calls people by multiple names (Jason. The Reaper. Reaper) it’s almost necessary to create an organizational chart to keep everything in line.
While this reader enjoys a read that keep up an exhilarating pace, The Reaper left me with pages and pages of notes; making the read feel inorganic Also there were many times that something was told from one point of view, then retold from another. For example, we are told about a team parachuting from a plane from both the teams perspective as well as The Reapers perspective of watching them descend. It was detail and description overload.
The Reaper came off as a very masculine read. The entire story is focused on a series of military coups. Readers are given little, if any, zombie action or description. At times, I found the sentence structuring a bit odd. Random placing of words didn’t land their mark with this reader.
“Those young futures cut short by the murderous acts of these others, was an evil unbelievable.”
If you like a good military driven story, then The Reaper is for you. If you are expecting a book about the zombie outbreak, then you will be disappointed.
January 13, 2014
Awesome book, Reaper is bringing justice to all those who do wrong
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