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Toy Soldiers: The Complete Series: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Box Set
Get the Toy Soldiers Box Set, featuring all six books in this Amazon bestselling series. Nearly 2000 pages of suspense-filled, post-apocalyptic fiction about survival against all odds. *Special 99-cent Launch Sale!* The only thing worse than death, is living in hell on Earth... Disorder and chaos ravage London when thousands are contaminated by the accidental discharge of an experimental bio-weapon. The disease robs its hosts of rational thought, giving them a singular desire—find more living flesh to infect. Cut off from information and senior leadership, one squadron of soldiers under the command of their senior NCO, Sergeant Major Johnson finds itself forced to operate independently until the remnants of military and government command re-establish themselves safely at sea in the English Channel. But not every survivor is equipped to survive like them. Civilians have to do whatever it takes to make it. As it dawns on those left behind that the rest of the world has turned its back on them, they must cope with the realization that they are alone in their fight against the mindless brutality threatening them at every turn. It isn’t only the infected this time. The rest of the planet now sees nuclear action as the best viable option. If you're a fan of Bobby Adair, Jack Hunt, Mark Tufo, or World War Z, you'll love the Toy Soldiers Series from Devon C. Ford, the bestseller author of the After it Happened Series. Don't miss your chance to grab the entire series today for a low price in this special edition omnibus.
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1102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2020
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About the author
Devon C. Ford
78 books430 followersDevon is from the UK, having lived in many places until finally settling in the Midlands. His career in public services started in his teens and has provided a wealth of experiences, both good and some very bad, which form the basis of the book ideas that cause regular insomnia.
He first started reading for fun as an adult, having tried his hardest to avoid anything resembling academia growing up, and at that point the world became a far bigger place. He has been reading, at least one book at a time, ever since.
His debut works, the After It Happened series, (Survival, Humanity, Society) were published in April 2016 followed by Hope (July 2016) and Sanctuary (December 2016). The first part of the series concluded with the release of Rebellion which was published in June 2017.
Storming high into the charts with the first books of the After It Happened series, Devon launched into the top 10 sellers listings in the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, and he made the decision to write full time shortly after the launch of Hope.
Devon’s self-published beginnings caused a stir in the publishing world, and resulted in contracts with Podium Publishing for Audible, narrated by R.C. Bray (The Martian, Expeditionary Force, Arisen), before a publishing deal for kindle and paperbacks with Vulpine Press.
Further works have seen the start of a multi-author series, sci-fi/post-apocalyptic cross genre, futuristic dystopian and alternative history zombie apocalypse. Spin-off books from the After It Happened world have been announced for 2018.
He first started reading for fun as an adult, having tried his hardest to avoid anything resembling academia growing up, and at that point the world became a far bigger place. He has been reading, at least one book at a time, ever since.
His debut works, the After It Happened series, (Survival, Humanity, Society) were published in April 2016 followed by Hope (July 2016) and Sanctuary (December 2016). The first part of the series concluded with the release of Rebellion which was published in June 2017.
Storming high into the charts with the first books of the After It Happened series, Devon launched into the top 10 sellers listings in the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, and he made the decision to write full time shortly after the launch of Hope.
Devon’s self-published beginnings caused a stir in the publishing world, and resulted in contracts with Podium Publishing for Audible, narrated by R.C. Bray (The Martian, Expeditionary Force, Arisen), before a publishing deal for kindle and paperbacks with Vulpine Press.
Further works have seen the start of a multi-author series, sci-fi/post-apocalyptic cross genre, futuristic dystopian and alternative history zombie apocalypse. Spin-off books from the After It Happened world have been announced for 2018.
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August 17, 2021
Devon C. Ford… I hate you!! (No real spoilers included)
Because of this amazing book set, I have been forced and compelled to go to sleep after 1am every night for a week because I fell pray, not to the zombies…, no, to something so much more insidious instead the dreaded ‘I’ll just finish this chapter THEN I’ll go to sleep’, but I couldn’t could l because after I finished reading that chapter I wanted to read the next one, so I did.. you get the picture.
If you want to read an intelligent zombie book with world building so real you actually feel like you’re with the characters buy this book set, just don’t expect to get a good nights sleep for a while.
Also the only spoiler I’ll put in here. Nevin, pretty sure you’ll be rooting for him to meet a tragic end, you just won’t be able to help yourself 😁
Because of this amazing book set, I have been forced and compelled to go to sleep after 1am every night for a week because I fell pray, not to the zombies…, no, to something so much more insidious instead the dreaded ‘I’ll just finish this chapter THEN I’ll go to sleep’, but I couldn’t could l because after I finished reading that chapter I wanted to read the next one, so I did.. you get the picture.
If you want to read an intelligent zombie book with world building so real you actually feel like you’re with the characters buy this book set, just don’t expect to get a good nights sleep for a while.
Also the only spoiler I’ll put in here. Nevin, pretty sure you’ll be rooting for him to meet a tragic end, you just won’t be able to help yourself 😁
November 23, 2021
The further I got into this the more and more characters kept being introduced. Most seemed so unnecessary and boring.
I wish the author had of bottled up all of Peter’s story and had it as a stand alone. It was interesting, captivating and scary all at the same time. To read of a young child surviving through the apocalypse was different to a lot of other books out there. It definitely would have saved me from skipping through the book just to get to his parts.
I found the soldiers parts, for the most, kept rehashing more of the same. It was the same fights over and over, the same ridiculous power struggles and in-fighting. I could skip whole chapters of their stories and not feel like I’d missed anything.
Peter’s story = 5/5
I wish the author had of bottled up all of Peter’s story and had it as a stand alone. It was interesting, captivating and scary all at the same time. To read of a young child surviving through the apocalypse was different to a lot of other books out there. It definitely would have saved me from skipping through the book just to get to his parts.
I found the soldiers parts, for the most, kept rehashing more of the same. It was the same fights over and over, the same ridiculous power struggles and in-fighting. I could skip whole chapters of their stories and not feel like I’d missed anything.
Peter’s story = 5/5
May 3, 2023
Apocalypse. The tale begins by introducing Peter, a young man, and his abusive, alcoholic mother. The location is London, England, and surrounding hamlets. The time is 1989. A virus resembling rabies has been released from an underground military laboratory and spread through the city. Looting, rioting, and death soon followed. The call to arms, or mobilization, rang throughout the military community. Squadron Sargeant Major (SSM) Dean Johnson rallied his troops, now only at half-strength due to a lack of turnout, organizing, and sending them out to provide security. Their base camp was an island connected by a bridge in the British Isles. Soon word came back that the dead were rising to attack, infect, and kill anyone they encountered. The apocalypse had begun. We follow Peter as he learns how to survive and deal with the Infected. At the same time, we follow SSM Johnson and his detachment as they do the same.
Aftermath. Survivors, or as they were called refugees, were picked up on patrols or they came to the camp voluntarily for food and safety. More British military arrived at the camp to assess the situation, communicate with Command, and take charge of the operation. SSM Johnson remained in his position, arriving officers respecting his rank and experience. The camp became a refugee compound and additional survivors were transported to it. A new Commander with his team of U.S. Army Intelligence officers was on their way. They were to conduct a mission to the mainland to shut down two nuclear power stations. An armada of British, French, American, and Norwegian ships was gathering in the English Channel. This was to be the Combined Forces Headquarters. A huge swarm of the infected was headed toward the island camp. Meanwhile, Peter met Ember, a young girl he discovered hiding in an abandoned house and they traveled together. In Eastern Europe, Russian missiles began to fall to stop the infected hoard from crossing their border. As news reached Washington, the President ordered retaliatory strikes on Russia.
Abandoned. The island base camp was running low on supplies and ammunition due to repelling wave after wave of infected. They had blocked the bridge with a Chieftain Main Battle Tank along with their other armor. They managed until an errant round from a shore bombardment took out the bridge and the tank. The base camp was now in danger of being overrun. Out at sea, an outbreak on a destroyer was raging due to one infected engineer brought back from a mission. Isn’t that the way it always happens? The news of Russia and The United States exchanging ICBMs and that the British Isles were cut off reached the camp. Left abandoned, their only hope now was to evacuate.
Adversity. Leaving the island compound, SSM Johnson and the remaining soldiers found an abandoned village to hold up in. Eliminating a few infected, they searched for food, supplies, and ammunition. The weather was changing, soon winter would be upon them. They needed to find enough food to see them through. They came upon Peter and Amber who were very glad to join them. Two deserters, Sargeant Michaels and Trooper Niveens were occupying the same village on a hilltop, causing problems for SSM Johnson’s team. They were both after the same thing; supplies and safety. This would have to be settled once and for all.
Adaptation. Relocating once again via ferries, SSM Johnson and crew found themselves in Scotland on the Island of Skye. A military outpost had already been established on the west side of the island, including U.S. Marines and a detachment of Navy SEALS. The scientists rescued from the mainland government lab, along with a CIA spokesperson were also brought there to set up a new lab. The SEALS' mission was to capture infected specimens for the new lab. First the foul-up, now try to fix it. On the east side of the island were the British contingent and the civilian survivors brought from the previous camp. The scientists unexpectantly came upon a remedy to stop the infected but wanted more testing. The CIA jumped upon the proposed solution, giving the go-ahead to the military to proceed. It appeared to work but it was too soon. At the west side lab, everything went wrong when they tried further testing. They were unprepared for another outbreak. The Island of Skye must be evacuated.
Annihilation. The scientist's remedy had destroyed the slower-moving infected but had strengthened the faster, more cognitive to a higher level of response. Rather than improving the military’s position, it had made things worse. Escaping to the northwest shore of England, the British joined the American military on shore from the American blockade in the English Channel. Ultimately, all were evacuated and relocated to America. The British Isles were left on their own. A rather uneventful conclusion to such a long series.
Aftermath. Survivors, or as they were called refugees, were picked up on patrols or they came to the camp voluntarily for food and safety. More British military arrived at the camp to assess the situation, communicate with Command, and take charge of the operation. SSM Johnson remained in his position, arriving officers respecting his rank and experience. The camp became a refugee compound and additional survivors were transported to it. A new Commander with his team of U.S. Army Intelligence officers was on their way. They were to conduct a mission to the mainland to shut down two nuclear power stations. An armada of British, French, American, and Norwegian ships was gathering in the English Channel. This was to be the Combined Forces Headquarters. A huge swarm of the infected was headed toward the island camp. Meanwhile, Peter met Ember, a young girl he discovered hiding in an abandoned house and they traveled together. In Eastern Europe, Russian missiles began to fall to stop the infected hoard from crossing their border. As news reached Washington, the President ordered retaliatory strikes on Russia.
Abandoned. The island base camp was running low on supplies and ammunition due to repelling wave after wave of infected. They had blocked the bridge with a Chieftain Main Battle Tank along with their other armor. They managed until an errant round from a shore bombardment took out the bridge and the tank. The base camp was now in danger of being overrun. Out at sea, an outbreak on a destroyer was raging due to one infected engineer brought back from a mission. Isn’t that the way it always happens? The news of Russia and The United States exchanging ICBMs and that the British Isles were cut off reached the camp. Left abandoned, their only hope now was to evacuate.
Adversity. Leaving the island compound, SSM Johnson and the remaining soldiers found an abandoned village to hold up in. Eliminating a few infected, they searched for food, supplies, and ammunition. The weather was changing, soon winter would be upon them. They needed to find enough food to see them through. They came upon Peter and Amber who were very glad to join them. Two deserters, Sargeant Michaels and Trooper Niveens were occupying the same village on a hilltop, causing problems for SSM Johnson’s team. They were both after the same thing; supplies and safety. This would have to be settled once and for all.
Adaptation. Relocating once again via ferries, SSM Johnson and crew found themselves in Scotland on the Island of Skye. A military outpost had already been established on the west side of the island, including U.S. Marines and a detachment of Navy SEALS. The scientists rescued from the mainland government lab, along with a CIA spokesperson were also brought there to set up a new lab. The SEALS' mission was to capture infected specimens for the new lab. First the foul-up, now try to fix it. On the east side of the island were the British contingent and the civilian survivors brought from the previous camp. The scientists unexpectantly came upon a remedy to stop the infected but wanted more testing. The CIA jumped upon the proposed solution, giving the go-ahead to the military to proceed. It appeared to work but it was too soon. At the west side lab, everything went wrong when they tried further testing. They were unprepared for another outbreak. The Island of Skye must be evacuated.
Annihilation. The scientist's remedy had destroyed the slower-moving infected but had strengthened the faster, more cognitive to a higher level of response. Rather than improving the military’s position, it had made things worse. Escaping to the northwest shore of England, the British joined the American military on shore from the American blockade in the English Channel. Ultimately, all were evacuated and relocated to America. The British Isles were left on their own. A rather uneventful conclusion to such a long series.
January 31, 2024
Apocalypse (Toy Soldiers #1) - 3/5 stars
0.5/1 ★ for plot
0.5/1 ★ for characters and character development
0.5/1 ★ for writing style and narration
1/1 ★ for pace
0.5/1 ★ for world-building
Listening to John Rafter Lee as Sergeant Major Johnson saying, "F*** me sideways with a d*** chair" was priceless. Love his narration and command of accents, as always. Onto book 2 of 6!
Aftermath (Toy Soldiers #2) - 2.5/5 stars
0.5/1 ★ for plot
0.5/1 ★ for characters and character development
0.5/1 ★ for writing style and narration
0.5/1 ★ for pace
0.5/1 ★ for world-building
John Rafter Lee narrating Sergeant Major Dean Johnson is the best part of book 1 and 2!
His acting and accent are perfect when he says, "Trooper Nevin. I can only assume, having never met the man, that your father wished you had been a wank! You, Trooper Nevin, are a 5'6" walking advert for condoms!"
My biggest complaint with this series so far is that I feel like all six books could've been condensed into one long book. There's not a lot going on in many of the chapters except explaining who the dozens of military personnel are, what they do, and what they're waiting for. But I'm sticking with it because of John Lee's fantastic narration. So onto book 3 of 6!
Abandoned (Toy Soldiers #3) - 1/5 stars
0/1 ★ for plot
0/1 ★ for characters and character development
0.5/1 ★ for writing style and narration
0.5/1 ★ for pace
0/1 ★ for world-building
DNF. Not even narrator John (Rafter) Lee can save this one, unfortunately. The cast of characters keeps getting bigger with each book despite the death and mayhem. No one really gets more than a few paragraphs at a time, so there's no opportunity to get attached to anyone. Except Sergeant Major Dean Johnson, who I'm hardly getting any of in the third book of this series. Just lots of crazy stuff going down with no real progress being made plot or character development.
0.5/1 ★ for plot
0.5/1 ★ for characters and character development
0.5/1 ★ for writing style and narration
1/1 ★ for pace
0.5/1 ★ for world-building
Listening to John Rafter Lee as Sergeant Major Johnson saying, "F*** me sideways with a d*** chair" was priceless. Love his narration and command of accents, as always. Onto book 2 of 6!
Aftermath (Toy Soldiers #2) - 2.5/5 stars
0.5/1 ★ for plot
0.5/1 ★ for characters and character development
0.5/1 ★ for writing style and narration
0.5/1 ★ for pace
0.5/1 ★ for world-building
John Rafter Lee narrating Sergeant Major Dean Johnson is the best part of book 1 and 2!
His acting and accent are perfect when he says, "Trooper Nevin. I can only assume, having never met the man, that your father wished you had been a wank! You, Trooper Nevin, are a 5'6" walking advert for condoms!"
My biggest complaint with this series so far is that I feel like all six books could've been condensed into one long book. There's not a lot going on in many of the chapters except explaining who the dozens of military personnel are, what they do, and what they're waiting for. But I'm sticking with it because of John Lee's fantastic narration. So onto book 3 of 6!
Abandoned (Toy Soldiers #3) - 1/5 stars
0/1 ★ for plot
0/1 ★ for characters and character development
0.5/1 ★ for writing style and narration
0.5/1 ★ for pace
0/1 ★ for world-building
DNF. Not even narrator John (Rafter) Lee can save this one, unfortunately. The cast of characters keeps getting bigger with each book despite the death and mayhem. No one really gets more than a few paragraphs at a time, so there's no opportunity to get attached to anyone. Except Sergeant Major Dean Johnson, who I'm hardly getting any of in the third book of this series. Just lots of crazy stuff going down with no real progress being made plot or character development.
March 9, 2022
Big fan
This series starts with a lot of military talk and descriptions of weapons and armoured vehicles. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy as much as "After it Happened" but as the characters develop (a particular skill of this author) I found myself invested in their ever changing community, marvelling at the resilience of our species and gained a lot of respect for military personnel. The last book is interesting to read in light of the current invasion of Ukraine. I felt the conflict of every day people wanting to help each other and big government making decisions for the greater good of groups rather than individuals. I will continue to read this author.
This series starts with a lot of military talk and descriptions of weapons and armoured vehicles. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy as much as "After it Happened" but as the characters develop (a particular skill of this author) I found myself invested in their ever changing community, marvelling at the resilience of our species and gained a lot of respect for military personnel. The last book is interesting to read in light of the current invasion of Ukraine. I felt the conflict of every day people wanting to help each other and big government making decisions for the greater good of groups rather than individuals. I will continue to read this author.
December 4, 2020
Peter is the survivors, survivor
I don't give 5 stars unless I am completely blown away .This is a very good read . I like the authors take on the way zombies operated. I loved the addition of the German tank crew and the Norwegian special operatives . This book actually told a very good adventure story . It stayed away from jumping from gory spectacle to blow by blow decapitation in every battle . Yes there is plenty of blood and gore but in this book the people are the real story and of course thAt darn cat .
I don't give 5 stars unless I am completely blown away .This is a very good read . I like the authors take on the way zombies operated. I loved the addition of the German tank crew and the Norwegian special operatives . This book actually told a very good adventure story . It stayed away from jumping from gory spectacle to blow by blow decapitation in every battle . Yes there is plenty of blood and gore but in this book the people are the real story and of course thAt darn cat .
March 5, 2021
Superb tail of an Zombies
I found Devon. C Ford by reading Sanctuary, and was so enthralled with that series that just had to follow his style of writing.
This series is also excellent and I have read it at every opportunity so that I could follow the plot and the main characters. A superb story line that almost seems real. I'm quite pleased it's only fiction, we can certainly avoid Zombies.
Carry on writing Devon, I'm sure your fan base is quite large and growing.
Regards
Mike
Mike
I found Devon. C Ford by reading Sanctuary, and was so enthralled with that series that just had to follow his style of writing.
This series is also excellent and I have read it at every opportunity so that I could follow the plot and the main characters. A superb story line that almost seems real. I'm quite pleased it's only fiction, we can certainly avoid Zombies.
Carry on writing Devon, I'm sure your fan base is quite large and growing.
Regards
Mike
Mike
March 31, 2021
Fantastic to read
I'm not one to read books about zombies but I can say this series was a fantastic read. It read of people joining others after losing their families, killing their own families too. Meeting a boy of 9 who found a little toddler, Amber and had to kill zombies to save them both. People meeting up then getting split but meeting up again. I'm not ashamed to sat I had tears running down my face at the end. I really, really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
I'm not one to read books about zombies but I can say this series was a fantastic read. It read of people joining others after losing their families, killing their own families too. Meeting a boy of 9 who found a little toddler, Amber and had to kill zombies to save them both. People meeting up then getting split but meeting up again. I'm not ashamed to sat I had tears running down my face at the end. I really, really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
April 28, 2021
Pleasantly surprised
I enjoy post-apoc fiction. A zombie series? I was hesitant. But I truly enjoyed this series. You become invested in the characters (to me, this means the author is just as invested). The storyline keeps you wanting more. The epilogue, IMHO, wrapped the series up in a quite satisfying manner. Yes there were some typos and other editing issues. But overall, a compelling story with well developed characters. I do not do spoilers or story synopses. I suggest you read this series yourself. It is well worth it.
I enjoy post-apoc fiction. A zombie series? I was hesitant. But I truly enjoyed this series. You become invested in the characters (to me, this means the author is just as invested). The storyline keeps you wanting more. The epilogue, IMHO, wrapped the series up in a quite satisfying manner. Yes there were some typos and other editing issues. But overall, a compelling story with well developed characters. I do not do spoilers or story synopses. I suggest you read this series yourself. It is well worth it.
August 9, 2021
What an exciting, unforgettable, intense, dramatic, well written, perfectly choreographed series!!!!!!
From page one I was total engrossed in the premise of the story line ( as an individual who has never gotten into zombies) have lost sleep reading this. I can't overstate my gratitude to Devon Ford who created this remarkable story of tragedy, despair, hopelessness, and yet hope. Through out this series each character evolved and became a person who you could actually believe was existing in our home town!
Remarkable Job😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
From page one I was total engrossed in the premise of the story line ( as an individual who has never gotten into zombies) have lost sleep reading this. I can't overstate my gratitude to Devon Ford who created this remarkable story of tragedy, despair, hopelessness, and yet hope. Through out this series each character evolved and became a person who you could actually believe was existing in our home town!
Remarkable Job😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
October 30, 2021
Loved from beginning to the end!
This series just doesn't stop....ever! There just isn't any dull moments here. I really can't give any real specifics without spoilers, which I don't believe in ever giving whether the book is good or bad. I also don't like to rehash what it's about or the characters as you will get most of that in the authors description of the book...psst it's got ZOMBIES.... :). Anyways, read this series and believe me you'll love it as much as I did. I wish I could say more, but just read it!!! Enjoy!!!
This series just doesn't stop....ever! There just isn't any dull moments here. I really can't give any real specifics without spoilers, which I don't believe in ever giving whether the book is good or bad. I also don't like to rehash what it's about or the characters as you will get most of that in the authors description of the book...psst it's got ZOMBIES.... :). Anyways, read this series and believe me you'll love it as much as I did. I wish I could say more, but just read it!!! Enjoy!!!
February 3, 2021
Horrifically good
More zombies than you could stab with a pointy stick. Loved the location, as I'm british. I chuckled to myself while reading the banter between the characters from different services. My one uncle was a para, another was army and my cousin was navy. So the jargon was spot on.
A great end of the world collection to read while surviving the pandemic..
More zombies than you could stab with a pointy stick. Loved the location, as I'm british. I chuckled to myself while reading the banter between the characters from different services. My one uncle was a para, another was army and my cousin was navy. So the jargon was spot on.
A great end of the world collection to read while surviving the pandemic..
March 18, 2021
Excellent
This story really grabbed my attention and cost me a lot of sleep. The world building was really well done and everything was believable. I especially loved the way the characters were written. Some I loved, some I hated, but they were all very real to me. I'll definitely be looking for more by this author.
This story really grabbed my attention and cost me a lot of sleep. The world building was really well done and everything was believable. I especially loved the way the characters were written. Some I loved, some I hated, but they were all very real to me. I'll definitely be looking for more by this author.
April 16, 2021
What a fantastic series!
I really enjoyed this series of books. A great Zompoc adventure, interspersed with a retro 80s feel.
Non-stop action, good variety of zombie types, great characters, and an excellent story arc.
Thoroughly enjoyable for zombie fans who like attention to detail.
I really enjoyed this series of books. A great Zompoc adventure, interspersed with a retro 80s feel.
Non-stop action, good variety of zombie types, great characters, and an excellent story arc.
Thoroughly enjoyable for zombie fans who like attention to detail.
June 5, 2021
Good story
Enjoyed this series although the proof reading let it down a bit. Also, ‘style’ is how something looks - the correct word for the wooden steps through a hedge is ‘STILE’! Would like to know what happened to the CIA people and whether they succeed in their mission if another book is ever considered!
Enjoyed this series although the proof reading let it down a bit. Also, ‘style’ is how something looks - the correct word for the wooden steps through a hedge is ‘STILE’! Would like to know what happened to the CIA people and whether they succeed in their mission if another book is ever considered!
January 17, 2022
Slow start. Fine finish
The first book was a bit boring. But the author knows how to use the English language. There a number of breaks in the story that you don't want. Th reason is you want to know what happens right then. Also? Do not GRT too attached to some characters! There is a lot of death in this series.
The first book was a bit boring. But the author knows how to use the English language. There a number of breaks in the story that you don't want. Th reason is you want to know what happens right then. Also? Do not GRT too attached to some characters! There is a lot of death in this series.
September 17, 2023
living dead
I usually don’t care for zombie stories. This went beyond the dead tearing up the living. Although that was a lot. The closeness of the characters growing together made it a great experience. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a good read. I don’t really like the star grades but gave it a three. So read and enjoy.
I usually don’t care for zombie stories. This went beyond the dead tearing up the living. Although that was a lot. The closeness of the characters growing together made it a great experience. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a good read. I don’t really like the star grades but gave it a three. So read and enjoy.
January 8, 2021
Definitely reccomend
Start to finish it never disappoints. One of the most addictive books I have read in a long time. It's always good to discover new authors with this level of talent. Can't wait to read his other works.
Start to finish it never disappoints. One of the most addictive books I have read in a long time. It's always good to discover new authors with this level of talent. Can't wait to read his other works.
February 9, 2021
Loved it!!
One of those books you just can't stop reading. The story just got better with each chapter. Lots of info on military weapons that went over my head, you just learn to skim over that. Truly enjoyed this series.
One of those books you just can't stop reading. The story just got better with each chapter. Lots of info on military weapons that went over my head, you just learn to skim over that. Truly enjoyed this series.
February 19, 2021
If you like apocalyptic fiction this is a must read.
It's a brilliantly compelling series and without doubt one of the best in its genre I have read. If you only get chance to read one zombie series make it this one.
It's a brilliantly compelling series and without doubt one of the best in its genre I have read. If you only get chance to read one zombie series make it this one.
March 2, 2021
I enjoyed reading this series
Very good reading and well worth the the time after the first book it was hard to out down
The other books were all good and well worth reading the was just what I like.
Very good reading and well worth the the time after the first book it was hard to out down
The other books were all good and well worth reading the was just what I like.
April 26, 2021
Well worth reading.
Loved these books not one bad thing can I say.All of the characters were believable .I know when I have read a good book as I don't want it to end. Well done mr.Ford.
Loved these books not one bad thing can I say.All of the characters were believable .I know when I have read a good book as I don't want it to end. Well done mr.Ford.
June 25, 2021
Wow a fabulous series
What a great read. I enjoyed the full series and didn’t want it to end. Some brilliant characters and a really good UK based zombie apocalypse with a difference.
What a great read. I enjoyed the full series and didn’t want it to end. Some brilliant characters and a really good UK based zombie apocalypse with a difference.
July 31, 2022
An Interesting Story
A complete change from the mostly USA based Apocalyptic yarns. The CIA gets another black Mark to it’s reputation, although one could argue that is has no reputation left to be sullied.
A complete change from the mostly USA based Apocalyptic yarns. The CIA gets another black Mark to it’s reputation, although one could argue that is has no reputation left to be sullied.
May 6, 2023
Life is a.battle
It was well written...characters that captured your mind and heart.... me you weep and be joyful at success.
It would be good for anyone to read. Very realistic and concise
It was well written...characters that captured your mind and heart.... me you weep and be joyful at success.
It would be good for anyone to read. Very realistic and concise
July 3, 2024
I have submitted reviews for each title contained within this series box set. Those reviews can be found on the individual title's pages.
These reviews were written after I had listened to the audiobook of each title. (Audible Membership)
These reviews were written after I had listened to the audiobook of each title. (Audible Membership)
December 17, 2025
Great British Zompoc, I really enjoyed Toy Soldiers, along the same vein as Michael Stephen Fuch's Arisen. A well deserved 5 stars from me. I've actually read this series twice, and will do so again.
November 18, 2020
Compelling
There are many, many characters to keep sorted, but the author tells a compelling, if somewhat horrifying, epic story. Worth reading, but not late at night!
There are many, many characters to keep sorted, but the author tells a compelling, if somewhat horrifying, epic story. Worth reading, but not late at night!
December 10, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyable fast paced read to the end
December 29, 2020
Impressive work
It's a rare book which can invest one in imaginary characters and Mr. Ford manages this very skillfully. I thoroughly enjoyed this series of books and highly recommend them to anyone looking for zombie apocalypse genre novels. Well done.
It's a rare book which can invest one in imaginary characters and Mr. Ford manages this very skillfully. I thoroughly enjoyed this series of books and highly recommend them to anyone looking for zombie apocalypse genre novels. Well done.
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