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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot #8
Primal Resurrection
Two years after the fall, America’s survivors have found a balance with the infected herds. What remains of the human race now lives behind walls in sheltered communities, while the Primals take their role as the apex predators owning the night.
The competition for survival has depleted the hunting grounds, and the sounds of battle are drawing the infected out of the cities.
A war as old as the ages, the fight for resources and control of everything that’s left, has begun. Brad once again finds himself caught in the middle as the sparks of a civil war turn into an awakening of the Primal hordes.
The Primal Resurrection has begun.
The competition for survival has depleted the hunting grounds, and the sounds of battle are drawing the infected out of the cities.
A war as old as the ages, the fight for resources and control of everything that’s left, has begun. Brad once again finds himself caught in the middle as the sparks of a civil war turn into an awakening of the Primal hordes.
The Primal Resurrection has begun.
310 pages, Paperback
Published September 8, 2018
About the author
W.J. Lundy
45 books277 followersW. J. Lundy is a still serving Veteran of the U.S. Military with service in Afghanistan. He has over 12 years of combined service with the Army and Navy in Europe, the Balkans and Southwest Asia. W.J. is an avid athlete, writer, backpacker and shooting enthusiast. He currently resides with his wife and daughter in Central Michigan.
I developed the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series from notes and ideas I had put together while deployed to Afghanistan. I had been jokingly asked how we would defend against a zombie attack.
I wanted to tell a story that portrays the military that I know, that displays our actual capabilities. These are my thoughts, I hope you enjoy them, and thank you for reading.
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wjlundy.wtf@gmail.com
I developed the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series from notes and ideas I had put together while deployed to Afghanistan. I had been jokingly asked how we would defend against a zombie attack.
I wanted to tell a story that portrays the military that I know, that displays our actual capabilities. These are my thoughts, I hope you enjoy them, and thank you for reading.
facebook.com/WARONPRIMALS
wjlundy.wtf@gmail.com
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October 15, 2018
As usual Brad and his crew so not disappoint. Can't wait to see this NERT unit in action.
September 15, 2018
Primal Resurrection
I figured out what it is about not only this series, but the author's writing. I am not just a reader. I am one of the crew in the story. Not a red shirt Star Trek guy who gets killed immediately, but a participant. That being said, I am not a big zombie person, but these zombies dont have a agenda per se but are manipulated.
Enjoyed the read. Needed something different.
I figured out what it is about not only this series, but the author's writing. I am not just a reader. I am one of the crew in the story. Not a red shirt Star Trek guy who gets killed immediately, but a participant. That being said, I am not a big zombie person, but these zombies dont have a agenda per se but are manipulated.
Enjoyed the read. Needed something different.
October 24, 2018
A series like no other
There are many post apocalyptic books but this series stands apart. Characters that you will genuinely come to care about and writing that draws you into the story. I love how each book is a standalone story but with the characters you know. Anxiously awaiting book 9
There are many post apocalyptic books but this series stands apart. Characters that you will genuinely come to care about and writing that draws you into the story. I love how each book is a standalone story but with the characters you know. Anxiously awaiting book 9
May 28, 2026
One of the best in the series; a genuine survival-horror post-apocalypse zombie-plague classic
WJ Lundy's military zombie apocalypse series never fails to impress. It has the best military action of the best military action novels out there combined with a genuinely original zombie apocalypse that outclasses all its competitors. Even better, this iteration (#8 of 9) overcomes the rather bland and disinteresting human-interest melodrama that crept into the last two installments -- a plot trap that has ruined every zombie apocalypse series whether on streaming video or in novels. Primal Resurrection gets back to the main challenge of living in a dead post-apocalyptic world (in this case, the midwestern USA), with all its near familiarity and creepiness, while being pursued by an increasingly aggressive and growing zombie threat.
In this episode, the WTF military veteran crew--Brad, Chelsea, Sean, Brooks, and Joey--are separated following the battle with "General" Carson's pillaging army of raiders. Brad and Chelsea are heading to northern Michigan where Brad holds out hope that some of his family survived the Fall in the remote UP. Meanwhile, Sean, Brooks, and Joey head north from West Virginia to recon the state of affairs in the Northeast where the forces of the Republic of Texas believe raiders have overwhelmed the Midwest Alliance and are gunning for Texas. What both elements discover is that the millions of primals occupying the huge cities of the northeast have began migrating west in search of food (normal humans) to eat, gathering size and becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to hunt their prey.
The episode ends with another climactic battle, details of which I shall withhold to prevent spoilers.
I absolutely enjoyed this episode with its refreshing return to more military oriented themes (the last two episodes felt like steam-punk westerns set in the West Virginia woods) and an epic cross-country odyssey through a gutted American landscape. The primal threat has become the main threat again, and every battle becomes like one of those survival maps in that old Left4Dead videogame. WJ Lundy is a great writer and Primal Resurrection may be the best in the series. But I will keep you posted -- I just started Primal Resolution, the final episode in this series, last night.
This novel is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you like to see TEOTWAWKI through the eyes of America's finest OEF/OIF combat veterans...
ENJOY!
WJ Lundy's military zombie apocalypse series never fails to impress. It has the best military action of the best military action novels out there combined with a genuinely original zombie apocalypse that outclasses all its competitors. Even better, this iteration (#8 of 9) overcomes the rather bland and disinteresting human-interest melodrama that crept into the last two installments -- a plot trap that has ruined every zombie apocalypse series whether on streaming video or in novels. Primal Resurrection gets back to the main challenge of living in a dead post-apocalyptic world (in this case, the midwestern USA), with all its near familiarity and creepiness, while being pursued by an increasingly aggressive and growing zombie threat.
In this episode, the WTF military veteran crew--Brad, Chelsea, Sean, Brooks, and Joey--are separated following the battle with "General" Carson's pillaging army of raiders. Brad and Chelsea are heading to northern Michigan where Brad holds out hope that some of his family survived the Fall in the remote UP. Meanwhile, Sean, Brooks, and Joey head north from West Virginia to recon the state of affairs in the Northeast where the forces of the Republic of Texas believe raiders have overwhelmed the Midwest Alliance and are gunning for Texas. What both elements discover is that the millions of primals occupying the huge cities of the northeast have began migrating west in search of food (normal humans) to eat, gathering size and becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to hunt their prey.
The episode ends with another climactic battle, details of which I shall withhold to prevent spoilers.
I absolutely enjoyed this episode with its refreshing return to more military oriented themes (the last two episodes felt like steam-punk westerns set in the West Virginia woods) and an epic cross-country odyssey through a gutted American landscape. The primal threat has become the main threat again, and every battle becomes like one of those survival maps in that old Left4Dead videogame. WJ Lundy is a great writer and Primal Resurrection may be the best in the series. But I will keep you posted -- I just started Primal Resolution, the final episode in this series, last night.
This novel is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you like to see TEOTWAWKI through the eyes of America's finest OEF/OIF combat veterans...
ENJOY!
October 24, 2018
Perfect
This is probably one of the best of the series and ties up a lot of loose ends as well as some new. If you're a WTF can this is a must read.
This is probably one of the best of the series and ties up a lot of loose ends as well as some new. If you're a WTF can this is a must read.
September 26, 2018
The Safe Zones aren't safe anymore. The Primals are getting smarter, organized, more dangerous.
Brad and Chelsea made it to safety at the Coldwater Compound in the Michigan Safe Zone, muddy, bloody and exhausted. A new crew out of the East, the New Republic, was making the Safe Zones not so safe. Sean, Brooks and the rest of the Team were in Crabtree, W. Virginia in the Free Virginia Territory until Crabtree was overrun.
The Wall was breached and the infected were invading in hordes. The Primals seem to be guiding the infected. It's time to get the Team back together.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot continues to provide gut clenching action from the first page to the last. The storyline follows the action in twists and unexpected curves. The author skillfully provides a realistic, authentic product. A great read!
Brad and Chelsea made it to safety at the Coldwater Compound in the Michigan Safe Zone, muddy, bloody and exhausted. A new crew out of the East, the New Republic, was making the Safe Zones not so safe. Sean, Brooks and the rest of the Team were in Crabtree, W. Virginia in the Free Virginia Territory until Crabtree was overrun.
The Wall was breached and the infected were invading in hordes. The Primals seem to be guiding the infected. It's time to get the Team back together.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot continues to provide gut clenching action from the first page to the last. The storyline follows the action in twists and unexpected curves. The author skillfully provides a realistic, authentic product. A great read!
September 28, 2018
Another great story by W.J. Lundy.
Another great story by W.J. Lundy. Gritty, fast paced and filled with survival and military action, his novels are at the top of the genre. He has become one of my favorite modern writers, keeping his characters interesting and action that is non-stop and realistic. Ammo isn't endless and the guns work like they're supposed to.
Another great story by W.J. Lundy. Gritty, fast paced and filled with survival and military action, his novels are at the top of the genre. He has become one of my favorite modern writers, keeping his characters interesting and action that is non-stop and realistic. Ammo isn't endless and the guns work like they're supposed to.
October 2, 2018
Love this series.
I really like the way Lundy merger the new Charters from the new book into this storyline. I’m really looking forward to next book.
I really like the way Lundy merger the new Charters from the new book into this storyline. I’m really looking forward to next book.
June 24, 2019
Love this series. When I start reading, I have trouble putting it down. This installment is interesting as the primals are seeming to evolve more than people thought. It is also interesting how Carson was not really who the team thought he was. Just another thug who liked taking other people's stuff and bullying and hurting people. You hope people like this wouldn't exist in the Apocalypse but sadly, it's doubtful. Some interesting new characters are now added to the mix and that is great. When I finished the book I went looking for #9 and there isn't one! We are left hanging. Will be waiting for my next fix.
September 12, 2019
A WJL. SYFY. (End of the World) (PR) (AWTFNB - 8)
WJL. has penned the fifth SYFY. action adventure of Primal Resurrection, which begins with the group arriving in Texas being unsatisfied with their situation. The group decides to pack up and leave quietly. They use some of the Texas battle wagons to escape. The group in the Michigan Free Zone is scheduled to be relieved, but instead ends up guarding a nuclear power plant that is attacked by the walking dead. The group finally get the reactor shut down and are retreating to the northern Michigan Peninsula. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
WJL. has penned the fifth SYFY. action adventure of Primal Resurrection, which begins with the group arriving in Texas being unsatisfied with their situation. The group decides to pack up and leave quietly. They use some of the Texas battle wagons to escape. The group in the Michigan Free Zone is scheduled to be relieved, but instead ends up guarding a nuclear power plant that is attacked by the walking dead. The group finally get the reactor shut down and are retreating to the northern Michigan Peninsula. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
February 4, 2022
This is the one where they start out in the middle east.
I put this comment here as an aide memoire to my future self.
Although this is number 8 in the series, I had NO recollection of what had gone before when I started this one.
Half-way through and I began to remember bits, then chunks, but I’d forgotten so, so much.
Age, Mary-Jane, and the number of SHTF books I’ve read are ganging up on me.
It’s OK to read, the ending sets things up for the next one.
I put this comment here as an aide memoire to my future self.
Although this is number 8 in the series, I had NO recollection of what had gone before when I started this one.
Half-way through and I began to remember bits, then chunks, but I’d forgotten so, so much.
Age, Mary-Jane, and the number of SHTF books I’ve read are ganging up on me.
It’s OK to read, the ending sets things up for the next one.
December 20, 2018
Holey cow.
Wow, what a ride this book is!
I was quickly sucked back into the excitement of the on going story of Sean and his friends and my heart was pounding the whole time, especially the end. This is one of my favourite series, with this book reminding me why I love it so much.
Wow, what a ride this book is!
I was quickly sucked back into the excitement of the on going story of Sean and his friends and my heart was pounding the whole time, especially the end. This is one of my favourite series, with this book reminding me why I love it so much.
January 2, 2020
Another nice entry into the WTF saga. My reading style is eclectic and this series fits in nicely when I need some action after a more thoughtful read. My favorite characters continue their adventures in the infected post apocalyptic world. The last few pages had me worried for a minute, but the NERT team is inbound. Bring on book 9...
January 4, 2019
Tear jerking excitement
Loved this read cover to cover in a matter of hours. Just devouring it page by page until the end where I was left with my jaw hanging and out of breath as if I were fighting alongside the team.
Loved this read cover to cover in a matter of hours. Just devouring it page by page until the end where I was left with my jaw hanging and out of breath as if I were fighting alongside the team.
June 26, 2019
Good series of books
I have read all of the W T F books . I enjoy this series But it is starting to feel stretched out. It's like the Afghanistan war just keeps on and on without a resolution. Maybe it's time to wrap it up
I have read all of the W T F books . I enjoy this series But it is starting to feel stretched out. It's like the Afghanistan war just keeps on and on without a resolution. Maybe it's time to wrap it up
December 13, 2020
Great
This was a great read. Characters are great. It is hard to put down once you start reading it. The author makes you feel like you are right there fighting the battles with them..
This was a great read. Characters are great. It is hard to put down once you start reading it. The author makes you feel like you are right there fighting the battles with them..
May 16, 2021
Brilliantly written plot that came alive
Brilliantly written plot that came alive with every turn of the page I have enjoyed every single book of this series and have followed every twist and turn good reading
Brilliantly written plot that came alive with every turn of the page I have enjoyed every single book of this series and have followed every twist and turn good reading
April 27, 2024
Having stopped Carson, Brad decides it is time to head home, rather than back to camp. The journey is hard and what he finds is yet more destruction and chaos. Brooks and Sean head after him and they soon encounter new groups looking to take power.
September 22, 2018
WTF8. What a great book. I enjoyed catching up with Brad, Chief, and the rest. WJ once again takes us to all the corners of the ZA! Great read and great story.
January 13, 2019
So far so good. But...
Spoiler ahead. Please don't kill off the main characters. We need a happy ending for all. Sean needs to meet his soul mate and live happily ever after too.
Spoiler ahead. Please don't kill off the main characters. We need a happy ending for all. Sean needs to meet his soul mate and live happily ever after too.
February 18, 2019
Read this series!
If you haven't read this series then start! You won't be able to get enough , I know I don't. The worst part of this series is waiting for the next book! Lol
If you haven't read this series then start! You won't be able to get enough , I know I don't. The worst part of this series is waiting for the next book! Lol
February 24, 2019
By the skin of their teeth
Another nail biter! Just when I think Brad will finally get home, the Primals have another trick up their sleeves. I hope that book 9 comes out soon!
Another nail biter! Just when I think Brad will finally get home, the Primals have another trick up their sleeves. I hope that book 9 comes out soon!
March 19, 2019
I have yet to be disappointed in a book in this series and always look forward to the next.
March 31, 2019
Very good!
Very good. Action packed fast moving, a thrill a minute. Looking forward to the next book in this series and beyond.
Very good. Action packed fast moving, a thrill a minute. Looking forward to the next book in this series and beyond.
June 28, 2019
Very good series. Waiting on #9.
November 28, 2019
Love the series
I absolutely love this series. Can’t wait until the next one comes out. Hope they don’t stop coming and I can keep reading.
I absolutely love this series. Can’t wait until the next one comes out. Hope they don’t stop coming and I can keep reading.
September 28, 2020
A gripping, exciting read, hold on for a wild ride as the Brad and his brothers in arms face a horde of Primals not seen since the fall. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
October 15, 2020
Love this series!
One of the tip zompoc authors in the business, Lundy just lays it all on the line. I found myself cheering for the good guys.
One of the tip zompoc authors in the business, Lundy just lays it all on the line. I found myself cheering for the good guys.
January 16, 2021
A diverse group of military survivors, cont the fight against "Primals" helping others to survive and helping their group of friends to survive. Interesting setting for the fights and survival
November 27, 2021
I was so into the book that when it ended it came as a complete surprise. It was exciting from the start all the way to the end.
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