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Cage the Dead: A Graphic Zombie Apocalypse Novel
As Gaia arrived to work that fateful day to a zoo full of visitors, including students from a nearby school, strange events began to unfold. After hearing rumors of a deadly virus being released and then news of a terrifying broadcast, she begins to witness both zoo employees and patrons dying and coming back from the dead as flesh-eating zombies. Will Gaia be able to survive the chaotic environment created by both the wild predators and the living dead?
Warning: This book contains graphic sexual content, strong language, and violence. It is intended for mature audiences.
Warning: This book contains graphic sexual content, strong language, and violence. It is intended for mature audiences.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2014
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About the author
Gary F. Vanucci
17 books395 followers"If the Walking Dead were made by HBO for an all adult audience, this would be it."
- Jeremy Laszlo, Bestselling Author of the Blood & Brotherhood Saga
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SECRETS OF THE EBONITE MINES ❸ https://tsw.createspace.com/title/392...
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My books can be be found on AMAZON:
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"Strong combat scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat."
-Wulfstan (top 500 Amazon book reviewer)
"a unique approach to fantasy with his intricate characterization and his eye for the unpredictable."
-S.J.Dagg (Editor)
Wothlondia Rising : The Anthology is a collection of prequels that launches the Beginnings series in the Realm of Ashenclaw. The significant events covered in this book outline these characters and set them on their paths that will change their lives forever! If you enjoy paranormal, romance, undead, demons and action-packed fantasy, you will absolutely enjoy this tome. This book includes the following tales: Distant Familiarity, A Rose in Bloom, Maturation Process, Tears of Blood, Strength of Faith and Reflections.
COVENANT OF THE FACELESS KNIGHTS:
When a dangerous artifact goes missing from the Temple of The Shimmering One, the high priest in charge of the artifact's protection realizes that he will not be able to retrieve the stolen relic without help. Calling upon Garius, the man who was once his own apprentice, Tiyarnon the High Priest enlists the aid of a man who is now an Inquisitor among the Order of the Faceless Knights. Garius, now a man of power and prestige, gathers a handful of allies to help complete his quest--but who among them is worthy of his trust? Aided by the mischievous Rose, a rogue among rogues, the stoic and blood thirsty Saeunn, and a promising but naive elf named Elec, Garius hopes his training as one among the Faceless Knights has prepared him to keep his small company in check, let alone survive the trials to come. Garius must lead his band of allies into dark regions to recover the artifact before it falls into the hands of the evil being that once held it in order to ensure the continued safety of the Realm of Ashenclaw.
Secrets of the Ebonite Mines
After Garius and company fail to recover the item they so desperately sought, a chance encounter here and a revelation there leave clues as to its whereabouts once more. Garius Forge the Inquisitor of the Faceless Knights, Rose Thorne, the sassy rogue, Elec Stormwhisper, an elf with a newfound thirst for the martial arts, Saeunn, the stoic barbarian and Orngoth, the half-ogre brute set out to once more try to uncover the whereabouts of the tainted artifact. Their quest leads them to a dark village named Hollow Hill, left vacant since the Reign of Ashenclaw. It is a place rumored to be haunted and they soon find that it is more than meets the eye. The group soon uncovers a clandestine group of highwaymen with knowledge of the artifact and much more as they attempt to uncover the many secrets hidden deep within the ebonite mines!
- Jeremy Laszlo, Bestselling Author of the Blood & Brotherhood Saga
WAKE THE DEAD: http://bookshow.me/B00J3F0YD6
WOTHLONDIA RISING IS FREE ON AMAZON --
www.amazon.com/dp/B008AEFN8M
NOOK -- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wothl...
SMASHWORDS -- https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
& ITUNES -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/woth...
Check out samples here or on WATTPAD: http://www.wattpad.com/user/GaryFVanucci
BEGINNINGS SAGA in PRINT for $9.99 each!
WOTHLONDIA RISING ❶ https://tsw.createspace.com/title/390...
COVENANT OF THE FACELESS KNIGHTS ❷ https://tsw.createspace.com/title/387...
SECRETS OF THE EBONITE MINES ❸ https://tsw.createspace.com/title/392...
And the action-packed, fast-paced LEGEND OF ASHENCLAW, is only $4.99! https://www.createspace.com/4515300
My books can be be found on AMAZON:
http://www.amazon.com/Gary-F.-Vanucci... or on my blog: http://eyeonashenclaw.blogspot.com/ or on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
"Strong combat scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat."
-Wulfstan (top 500 Amazon book reviewer)
"a unique approach to fantasy with his intricate characterization and his eye for the unpredictable."
-S.J.Dagg (Editor)
Wothlondia Rising : The Anthology is a collection of prequels that launches the Beginnings series in the Realm of Ashenclaw. The significant events covered in this book outline these characters and set them on their paths that will change their lives forever! If you enjoy paranormal, romance, undead, demons and action-packed fantasy, you will absolutely enjoy this tome. This book includes the following tales: Distant Familiarity, A Rose in Bloom, Maturation Process, Tears of Blood, Strength of Faith and Reflections.
COVENANT OF THE FACELESS KNIGHTS:
When a dangerous artifact goes missing from the Temple of The Shimmering One, the high priest in charge of the artifact's protection realizes that he will not be able to retrieve the stolen relic without help. Calling upon Garius, the man who was once his own apprentice, Tiyarnon the High Priest enlists the aid of a man who is now an Inquisitor among the Order of the Faceless Knights. Garius, now a man of power and prestige, gathers a handful of allies to help complete his quest--but who among them is worthy of his trust? Aided by the mischievous Rose, a rogue among rogues, the stoic and blood thirsty Saeunn, and a promising but naive elf named Elec, Garius hopes his training as one among the Faceless Knights has prepared him to keep his small company in check, let alone survive the trials to come. Garius must lead his band of allies into dark regions to recover the artifact before it falls into the hands of the evil being that once held it in order to ensure the continued safety of the Realm of Ashenclaw.
Secrets of the Ebonite Mines
After Garius and company fail to recover the item they so desperately sought, a chance encounter here and a revelation there leave clues as to its whereabouts once more. Garius Forge the Inquisitor of the Faceless Knights, Rose Thorne, the sassy rogue, Elec Stormwhisper, an elf with a newfound thirst for the martial arts, Saeunn, the stoic barbarian and Orngoth, the half-ogre brute set out to once more try to uncover the whereabouts of the tainted artifact. Their quest leads them to a dark village named Hollow Hill, left vacant since the Reign of Ashenclaw. It is a place rumored to be haunted and they soon find that it is more than meets the eye. The group soon uncovers a clandestine group of highwaymen with knowledge of the artifact and much more as they attempt to uncover the many secrets hidden deep within the ebonite mines!
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July 18, 2014
This author does it again with another great zombie read!
Gaia is looking forward to returning to work after a few days off. After sharing a coffee with her boyfriend he drops her off at the zoo that is not only where she works but in many ways a second home. She loves the animals and has a great relationship with many of the other keepers, even though they don't know each other as personally. What happens on that day back leaves Gaia to find out what she is really made of and just how much she can handle. As the world is over run with the undead Gaia must decide what she has to do with not only herself but the animals which have become a second family to her. She must also watch the fall of the zoo that she loves so very much.
Highly recommended for any horror or zombie fan!
Gaia is looking forward to returning to work after a few days off. After sharing a coffee with her boyfriend he drops her off at the zoo that is not only where she works but in many ways a second home. She loves the animals and has a great relationship with many of the other keepers, even though they don't know each other as personally. What happens on that day back leaves Gaia to find out what she is really made of and just how much she can handle. As the world is over run with the undead Gaia must decide what she has to do with not only herself but the animals which have become a second family to her. She must also watch the fall of the zoo that she loves so very much.
Highly recommended for any horror or zombie fan!
August 2, 2014
Being a movie critic, I have seen and heard it all. Until now!! I give it 2 thumbs up and urge you to keep writing. I would love to see more of your work. I'd love to see your work made into movies.
Once again you never cease to amaze me. The story line is STRONG, INTELLIGENT, CREATIVE. Cage the dead is original not the typical zombie apocalypse book. Your female character is STRONG Your story kept me on the edge of my seat, it was exciting, fun, and many time I felt adrenalin rush. The anticipation of what next made Cage the dead all more fun. Gary Vanucci is the next Stephen King!!!!!
Once again you never cease to amaze me. The story line is STRONG, INTELLIGENT, CREATIVE. Cage the dead is original not the typical zombie apocalypse book. Your female character is STRONG Your story kept me on the edge of my seat, it was exciting, fun, and many time I felt adrenalin rush. The anticipation of what next made Cage the dead all more fun. Gary Vanucci is the next Stephen King!!!!!
July 10, 2014
As always I can count on Vanucci to give some interesting situations and plot twists. This setting for the second in what is unfolding to be a zombie series, raises some interesting ethical questions. There were some times when solutions were a little too easy, but it was a fun, zombie smashing read. I am wondering if the hero from this story will meet up with the hero from the first story, ala Stephen Kings The Stand.
September 3, 2014
I initially downloaded this because it was a zombie novel and it was free. What surprised me was that I quickly started to care for the characters whether human or animal.
I look forward to reading other books by Gary F. Vanucci
I look forward to reading other books by Gary F. Vanucci
April 5, 2018
Great Read for Zombie, and Animal Lovers
Well written, characters, and sweet, smart, animals make This book a fast and fun read. I will definitely, buy the next in the series, and most likely, all the remaining books
Well written, characters, and sweet, smart, animals make This book a fast and fun read. I will definitely, buy the next in the series, and most likely, all the remaining books
June 22, 2015
Cage the Dead is (IMHO) 100% better than Wake the Dead. The circumstances of this particular zombie apocalyptic story is fuzzy in my mind ( I'm fairly sure it is evident told in the first book). I read this as a stand alone book and had a good time reading it. People and animals are awesome creatures!!
Read this book and have a good time doing it.
Read this book and have a good time doing it.
February 25, 2016
What could be.
Worse I started reading I couldn't put it down. I didn't care for the sex but the bonds of Love and friendship pulled at my heart strings. I would recommend to any of my friend's (and have) If anyone wants to know what could be in our future, this is the series you won't want to miss.
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Worse I started reading I couldn't put it down. I didn't care for the sex but the bonds of Love and friendship pulled at my heart strings. I would recommend to any of my friend's (and have) If anyone wants to know what could be in our future, this is the series you won't want to miss.
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September 1, 2014
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I could not finish this book. The dialogue between the characters was terrible. It read like something a middle school aged kid would write. I am sorry, because I love zombie books, but this was just not for me.
I could not finish this book. The dialogue between the characters was terrible. It read like something a middle school aged kid would write. I am sorry, because I love zombie books, but this was just not for me.
July 5, 2015
Just barely tolarable
Lots of bad plot and poor writing in this book. The main character doesn't come across as having much smarts or even skills.
Lots of bad plot and poor writing in this book. The main character doesn't come across as having much smarts or even skills.
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