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The Undead #17
The Undead Day Seventeen
THE UK'S BEST-SELLING HORROR SERIES The Undead Day Seventeen By Washington Post, WSJ, Audible & Amazon #1 best-selling author RR Haywood. A deadly infection spreads across Europe. The Undead A terrifying account of one man desperately struggling to survive this harrowing event “Brilliant writing from start to end.” "A whip-cracking, adrenaline-fuelled doozy of a book!" "The best series ever!" "A cracking read..." "You'll cheer, laugh and cry..." "A gem of a series." "Gripping." "The best zombie series by far." “One of the best series out there and one of the best authors of this genre - totally gripping and will have you at the edge of your seat.” find out more about the author at rrhaywood.com *The Undead is entirely self-published.
456 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 23, 2015
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About the author
R.R. Haywood
94 books1,244 followers"One of the most original voices of our time." - Richard Moriarty, The Sun
"Whether it's gritty horror, spectacular sci-fi, or insane comedy, RR Haywood delivers in style." - Chris Riches, Daily Express
RR Haywood is a Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Audible bestselling author with over 4 million books sold and more than 30 Kindle Bestsellers. As one of the top ten most downloaded indie authors in the UK, Haywood has captivated readers worldwide with his diverse storytelling.
His creations include the global sensation EXTRACTED, the riveting CODE TRILOGY narrated by Colin Morgan, the phenomenal UNDEAD Series, the blockbuster DELIO, PHASE ONE, and the chart-topping A TOWN CALLED DISCOVERY. His latest work, FICTION LAND, narrated by Game of Thrones star Gethin Anthony, has been hailed as "an outrageously funny tour de force."
A former police officer, Haywood now resides with his dogs on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. He entertains audiences and shares his expertise on TikTok with his Writing Class for the Working Class.
"Whether it's gritty horror, spectacular sci-fi, or insane comedy, RR Haywood delivers in style." - Chris Riches, Daily Express
RR Haywood is a Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Audible bestselling author with over 4 million books sold and more than 30 Kindle Bestsellers. As one of the top ten most downloaded indie authors in the UK, Haywood has captivated readers worldwide with his diverse storytelling.
His creations include the global sensation EXTRACTED, the riveting CODE TRILOGY narrated by Colin Morgan, the phenomenal UNDEAD Series, the blockbuster DELIO, PHASE ONE, and the chart-topping A TOWN CALLED DISCOVERY. His latest work, FICTION LAND, narrated by Game of Thrones star Gethin Anthony, has been hailed as "an outrageously funny tour de force."
A former police officer, Haywood now resides with his dogs on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. He entertains audiences and shares his expertise on TikTok with his Writing Class for the Working Class.
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August 6, 2018
I'm still addicted!
I have never got this far into a series without getting a bit bored (though I'm generally persistent). Not only am I nowhere near bored but I'm worried about the grieving I will do when I eventually finish the series. By the way...I hate that kid! What a creepy little effer! I'm glad Paula and Roy are staying, I'm shocked at Lani, jealous of Marcy and spellbound by Dave. Cookie keeps me laughing, along with Blowers and I love the cute toughness of Mo Mo and I feel for him! Nick and Lily are lovely together. Hope they get together soon. Love BFG, Clarence. Obviously love Howie who still reminds me of Simon Pegg. The creepy doctor in the earlier part of the story reminded me of Tim Curry and Meredith is just the best. Mr. Haywood, it is obvious you have members of your family that are Alsatians because you really bring her to life! I'm looking forward to seeing how the scientist and Gregory pan out. I almost feel sorry for Gregory with that weird kid in tow! I like Blinky and Charlie, great new characters and additions to the team! I love Reginald, I hope he finds his role. He's very clever so I'm sure he will.
I have never got this far into a series without getting a bit bored (though I'm generally persistent). Not only am I nowhere near bored but I'm worried about the grieving I will do when I eventually finish the series. By the way...I hate that kid! What a creepy little effer! I'm glad Paula and Roy are staying, I'm shocked at Lani, jealous of Marcy and spellbound by Dave. Cookie keeps me laughing, along with Blowers and I love the cute toughness of Mo Mo and I feel for him! Nick and Lily are lovely together. Hope they get together soon. Love BFG, Clarence. Obviously love Howie who still reminds me of Simon Pegg. The creepy doctor in the earlier part of the story reminded me of Tim Curry and Meredith is just the best. Mr. Haywood, it is obvious you have members of your family that are Alsatians because you really bring her to life! I'm looking forward to seeing how the scientist and Gregory pan out. I almost feel sorry for Gregory with that weird kid in tow! I like Blinky and Charlie, great new characters and additions to the team! I love Reginald, I hope he finds his role. He's very clever so I'm sure he will.
March 11, 2017
Review of Day 15 thru 17
Okay first I have to apologize to Mr. Haywood because I couldn't be bothered to write reviews of Day 15 and 16 after finishing them because I was in such a hurry to continue on with the story. I am currently a quarter into Day 18 and just finished reading the scene where Roy thinks he has developed diabetes and I was laughing so hard a few tears came out......and I immediately felt ashamed of myself for not taking the time to review the previous books. These. Books. Are. Awesome. Mr. Haywood has such a style of writing that just flows....his creativity is amazing....and these characters he has brought to life are truly wonderful. Please read these books, even if you hate the end of the world genre you will enjoy these books. The writing is that good. Again, I cannot thank RR Haywood enough for giving me so many hours of awesome entertainment and characters that I will never forget. How about some t-shirts for purchase on your web page or Facebook please??? I so want one!!!!
Okay first I have to apologize to Mr. Haywood because I couldn't be bothered to write reviews of Day 15 and 16 after finishing them because I was in such a hurry to continue on with the story. I am currently a quarter into Day 18 and just finished reading the scene where Roy thinks he has developed diabetes and I was laughing so hard a few tears came out......and I immediately felt ashamed of myself for not taking the time to review the previous books. These. Books. Are. Awesome. Mr. Haywood has such a style of writing that just flows....his creativity is amazing....and these characters he has brought to life are truly wonderful. Please read these books, even if you hate the end of the world genre you will enjoy these books. The writing is that good. Again, I cannot thank RR Haywood enough for giving me so many hours of awesome entertainment and characters that I will never forget. How about some t-shirts for purchase on your web page or Facebook please??? I so want one!!!!
March 30, 2015
Brilliant book as usual from Richard . Very funny parts British humour at its best.
April 11, 2015
i really like the tone of this installment. not big in your face, no HUGE battles. more interpersonal. Love the additions to the group.
January 23, 2018
The boy really spooks me. Love this series of books so much I have to go straight on to the next. The characters all work so well together. Halfway through number 18 now
November 25, 2019
Better Than Day Sixteen
This was better than the last two days. It still drug on and the typos were excessive but the characters held my interest. Mr. Howie is getting to be annoying now with his obsession with Marcy. I don't like how he did Lani and its not even 24 hours. Zombies cornering them and he's not focused on getting to the team because he's too busy checking out Marcy. He doesn't even talk about Sarah after going through everything to get to her but failing to protect her and Lani. He's good at leading but trifling as a man. I did like the new characters and how they jumped in when needed. The other characters keep me coming back every time. I'd like to know what their goal is now if not protecting the fort. Will they just be riding around killing Zombies and what's this scientist trying to accomplish? Jess seems like the smarter one there. This is a good story but it's taking a long time coming together.
This was better than the last two days. It still drug on and the typos were excessive but the characters held my interest. Mr. Howie is getting to be annoying now with his obsession with Marcy. I don't like how he did Lani and its not even 24 hours. Zombies cornering them and he's not focused on getting to the team because he's too busy checking out Marcy. He doesn't even talk about Sarah after going through everything to get to her but failing to protect her and Lani. He's good at leading but trifling as a man. I did like the new characters and how they jumped in when needed. The other characters keep me coming back every time. I'd like to know what their goal is now if not protecting the fort. Will they just be riding around killing Zombies and what's this scientist trying to accomplish? Jess seems like the smarter one there. This is a good story but it's taking a long time coming together.
September 10, 2024
The Undead Day Seventeen
The Undead #17
Sci-Fi
R.R. Haywood
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The pacing was fast and I finished reading quite quickly. There were a few things happening that didn't really make sense to me but hopefully they'll become clearer in the next book.
I like how new characters join Howie's group and they become part of the team, have their own roles to play and start to bond pretty quickly.
I'm still curious about The Infection. It's constantly planning and evolving in order to capture Howie but I'd still like to get more information about it.
The ending was ok. I don't actually like the back and forth that Howie and Marcy keep having, though.
The Undead #17
Sci-Fi
R.R. Haywood
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The pacing was fast and I finished reading quite quickly. There were a few things happening that didn't really make sense to me but hopefully they'll become clearer in the next book.
I like how new characters join Howie's group and they become part of the team, have their own roles to play and start to bond pretty quickly.
I'm still curious about The Infection. It's constantly planning and evolving in order to capture Howie but I'd still like to get more information about it.
The ending was ok. I don't actually like the back and forth that Howie and Marcy keep having, though.
August 26, 2017
Riveting book!
I don't even like Zombie books and I'm not sure how I even ended up reading these. There's like 20 books in the series and each one recounts the events of a single day. The characters are so well drawn and I like that they have a few moments of happiness between the horrific battles. They have some women that fight too and I can identify with them. The books get better and better as you read through the series. I highly recommend this series.
I don't even like Zombie books and I'm not sure how I even ended up reading these. There's like 20 books in the series and each one recounts the events of a single day. The characters are so well drawn and I like that they have a few moments of happiness between the horrific battles. They have some women that fight too and I can identify with them. The books get better and better as you read through the series. I highly recommend this series.
September 14, 2018
THE UNDEAD DAY 17
The series just keeps getting better! The author keeps the characters he developes alive. That they become meshed together as I read each book, tells me this author creates these characters to stay, not just a brief bit of the book and killed off when ideas are slow. This series is nonstop action!
The series just keeps getting better! The author keeps the characters he developes alive. That they become meshed together as I read each book, tells me this author creates these characters to stay, not just a brief bit of the book and killed off when ideas are slow. This series is nonstop action!
October 3, 2021
Probs the quickest I've read a book, that good.
I normally can take a month or more to read a book, I did this book in 3 weeks. That's how gripping it was.
The undead strategy, Jimmy Carr and new additions just add so much to this brilliant series.
In to the next one. Well done RR Haywood.
I normally can take a month or more to read a book, I did this book in 3 weeks. That's how gripping it was.
The undead strategy, Jimmy Carr and new additions just add so much to this brilliant series.
In to the next one. Well done RR Haywood.
July 15, 2023
Fantastic, just buy the series already!🤣
I can't recommend this entire series enough. The writing is so captivating, the characters so real and brought to life, the gore is top notch, and it's a bullet train ride through the zombie apocalypse from cover to cover. You won't regret this purchase.
I can't recommend this entire series enough. The writing is so captivating, the characters so real and brought to life, the gore is top notch, and it's a bullet train ride through the zombie apocalypse from cover to cover. You won't regret this purchase.
January 31, 2025
This book was exactly what the series needed!
A much needed break from the massive battles and strategic planing to just enjoy the amazing team dynamic and help to develop these already well loved characters!
The dialog is genuine laugh out loud funny, with quality banter. I loved the addition of the hockey players, especially Charlie.
A much needed break from the massive battles and strategic planing to just enjoy the amazing team dynamic and help to develop these already well loved characters!
The dialog is genuine laugh out loud funny, with quality banter. I loved the addition of the hockey players, especially Charlie.
March 19, 2019
Fantastic
Love this series . The books just get better and better. You feel like you know the characters and want to be there with them through the battles they face . A group of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances to stay alive
Love this series . The books just get better and better. You feel like you know the characters and want to be there with them through the battles they face . A group of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances to stay alive
January 3, 2020
Outstanding
This is really an outstanding series. The characters are so well developed and the storyline keeps me reading. There are still editing errors but not nearly as many as previous 'days' had.
This is really an outstanding series. The characters are so well developed and the storyline keeps me reading. There are still editing errors but not nearly as many as previous 'days' had.
December 12, 2020
Eh..
Not much happened that rocked me in this one. Though now the next book makes more sense that there are new group members.. I accidentally skipped this one and then went back to read it. Aftermath of Lani.. not sure what to think.. and what happened to Lilly?
Not much happened that rocked me in this one. Though now the next book makes more sense that there are new group members.. I accidentally skipped this one and then went back to read it. Aftermath of Lani.. not sure what to think.. and what happened to Lilly?
August 30, 2023
Wonderful
This is an amazing story written by a truly gifted author. A diamond in the rough. I am very happy to have stumbled on to this great series and look forward to the next book!
This is an amazing story written by a truly gifted author. A diamond in the rough. I am very happy to have stumbled on to this great series and look forward to the next book!
June 9, 2018
Excellent series. Spending most nights reading until dawn because I can't put it down!
January 19, 2020
One race
It's a great zombie series, still sad about Lani, but then I suppose the story would be boring if everyone survived all the time
It's a great zombie series, still sad about Lani, but then I suppose the story would be boring if everyone survived all the time
April 24, 2020
Relentlessly entertaining, continuing to evolve and diverge from the original event. Still with the odd utterly bizarre moments, but overall just great fun to read,
May 19, 2020
Still enjoyable for the most part but the side characters are having too much of a build up.....yes copied and pasted from book sixteen, the "he's coming bit" is boring now, just get on with it.
January 7, 2021
Great story
I love British writers, and this chap is up there with Chris Artinian and co. Bring on the next book.
I love British writers, and this chap is up there with Chris Artinian and co. Bring on the next book.
November 9, 2021
Brilliant
Another brilliant instalment in a brilliant series. Can not wait to see what happens in the next one. Great job rr haywood
Another brilliant instalment in a brilliant series. Can not wait to see what happens in the next one. Great job rr haywood
December 2, 2023
still intriguing
Lots of action. Some parts drag on too long but interesting recommend it for the story. The characters are lovely
Lots of action. Some parts drag on too long but interesting recommend it for the story. The characters are lovely
June 12, 2024
Brilliant
All i can say is, wow . This series is fantastic, and you really should read it. If you are a fan of Zombie apocalypse then this is a must.
All i can say is, wow . This series is fantastic, and you really should read it. If you are a fan of Zombie apocalypse then this is a must.
January 27, 2025
Say 17
I liked this book ,just as good as the previous one.I would recommend this book to any one.Very good read.
I liked this book ,just as good as the previous one.I would recommend this book to any one.Very good read.
February 26, 2025
Totally hooked on this series!!!!
August 6, 2024
Still loving this Zombie series!
July 25, 2023
I love this series of books. As soon as one finishes, I am on to the next. Love the way the story line develops & more new characters are introduced. I have great affection for all the characters except the annoying boy. He is definitely “too big for his boots”& am interested to see how his storyline develops. So far I have not lost interest as each book has new characters & situations.
September 4, 2016
Just gets better and better.
I have now read 17 of the books in this series in just over a month, I pride myself on being a voracious reader at the best if times (my personal best was just under 200 books in 12 months while recovering from a major operation), but the compelling storyline of this series just gets better and better with each 'day' in the timeline.
TRUE page turners and highly recommended.
I have now read 17 of the books in this series in just over a month, I pride myself on being a voracious reader at the best if times (my personal best was just under 200 books in 12 months while recovering from a major operation), but the compelling storyline of this series just gets better and better with each 'day' in the timeline.
TRUE page turners and highly recommended.
September 29, 2022
Day 17: Hockey.
Lots of bickering between a few of the main characters but still pretty fun. Some new characters introduced too!
Lots of bickering between a few of the main characters but still pretty fun. Some new characters introduced too!
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