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Crawlerz #5
Off the Rails
The intensity ratchets up even more in Book 5 of the Crawlerz series. The infected continue to develop subtle new powers that could spell the end of the normal human race. Mankind is scattered and resources are growing more limited by the day. Add in a large percentage of the population that was left high and dry by their elected leaders who now have a deadly chip on their shoulders. Hope has become a four letter word.Into this wretched new normal strides our trio of everyday heroes. Yue, Drew, and LeBron may not wear capes. They may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound but they share the moral compass of those tights wearing guardians of humanity. That moral compass and their love for one another is what they're betting will see them safely to the end of the race. Drew's bringing a big bag of grenades along to just in case....
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2021
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About the author
R.S. Merritt
37 books459 followersLiving in a lighthouse as a child led me early to a love of reading. Despite what you may have been told the life of a lighthouse keeper's son is not all Glamour and Parties. There's a lot of time when there really isn't much to do besides wonder if the fog horn has finally made you deaf or watch your dad pull fishing lures out of different parts of people's bodies. (You'd be amazed!)
Two of my favorite houses growing up!
I read. I read a lot. We had a 'reading caterpillar' around the room at my school where every time you read a book you put your name on your color paper and hung it up. The teacher had to give me two colors because it was looking more like a worm than a caterpillar. I devoured CS Lewis before moving on to Tolkien. Reading has continued to be a big part of my life. I've moved into Alternative Realities by guys like Stirling and my guilty pleasure is Zombie novels. I can't seem to get enough of them!
I like reading about the extremes people will go to to survive. The ones who can rise above the rest and keep their sense of right and wrong. When humanity crumbles around them these flawed heroes stand tall and try to make their way. They go from struggling to pay the phone bill to struggling to keep themselves and others alive. I like to see how this either hardens or breaks them. I think these stories speak at a very primal level. I enjoy the journey greatly as I get to tag along seeing how the survivors manage and how the experience forges them into something more than they were.
I look forward to sharing the journey with you all!
Sincerely,
R S Merritt
Two of my favorite houses growing up!
I read. I read a lot. We had a 'reading caterpillar' around the room at my school where every time you read a book you put your name on your color paper and hung it up. The teacher had to give me two colors because it was looking more like a worm than a caterpillar. I devoured CS Lewis before moving on to Tolkien. Reading has continued to be a big part of my life. I've moved into Alternative Realities by guys like Stirling and my guilty pleasure is Zombie novels. I can't seem to get enough of them!
I like reading about the extremes people will go to to survive. The ones who can rise above the rest and keep their sense of right and wrong. When humanity crumbles around them these flawed heroes stand tall and try to make their way. They go from struggling to pay the phone bill to struggling to keep themselves and others alive. I like to see how this either hardens or breaks them. I think these stories speak at a very primal level. I enjoy the journey greatly as I get to tag along seeing how the survivors manage and how the experience forges them into something more than they were.
I look forward to sharing the journey with you all!
Sincerely,
R S Merritt
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July 6, 2021
Great read !
Really enjoying this series . I like the characters and the story line is action packed and full of twists and turns, that will have you on the edge of your seat. Resulting in one more page till it's early hours of the morning . I would definitely recommend this whole series.
Really enjoying this series . I like the characters and the story line is action packed and full of twists and turns, that will have you on the edge of your seat. Resulting in one more page till it's early hours of the morning . I would definitely recommend this whole series.
September 5, 2021
It was ok
Not as good as the first couple of books. I think the author is getting bored with the story and their is only so far a story can go. The unbelievable part is when they are taken to deal with the bad guys and are air dropped on the parking garage then Jeff is blamed for all the losses that occur.
Not as good as the first couple of books. I think the author is getting bored with the story and their is only so far a story can go. The unbelievable part is when they are taken to deal with the bad guys and are air dropped on the parking garage then Jeff is blamed for all the losses that occur.
August 19, 2021
Excellent!!!!
Great job on a great series! I can’t wait to see what else is in store for Yue and crew!
Great job on a great series! I can’t wait to see what else is in store for Yue and crew!
August 1, 2021
Very entertaining
I love the way the author keeps the excitement going page after page. I don’t want to put it down until the end.
The group of unlikely warriors Drew, Jeff, Lisa, Yue keep fighting the good fight as best they can. Of course they run into the trouble when “normal humans” try to take them down. But they just keep pushing on.
I love the way the author keeps the excitement going page after page. I don’t want to put it down until the end.
The group of unlikely warriors Drew, Jeff, Lisa, Yue keep fighting the good fight as best they can. Of course they run into the trouble when “normal humans” try to take them down. But they just keep pushing on.
May 29, 2022
REALLY starts getting good in this book!
In book 4, the author really started to hit his stride. In this one, he's mastered the series flow. This is lightning. You can't put it down. I was finishing the other books in average of 5 days.
This one was 2 days. Enjoy. It keeps getting better!
In book 4, the author really started to hit his stride. In this one, he's mastered the series flow. This is lightning. You can't put it down. I was finishing the other books in average of 5 days.
This one was 2 days. Enjoy. It keeps getting better!
December 12, 2021
A fun book to read.
This book was just like the previous books in the series, fun and intense with lots of blood and gore and a little bit of comedy mixed in. I have really gotten into this series and I hope you do too.
This book was just like the previous books in the series, fun and intense with lots of blood and gore and a little bit of comedy mixed in. I have really gotten into this series and I hope you do too.
September 18, 2021
MUST READ
I repeat you gotta read this series!! I love these characters!! The story is great!!!! Come on write faster please!!!!
I repeat you gotta read this series!! I love these characters!! The story is great!!!! Come on write faster please!!!!
October 10, 2021
LSD?
Okay, Zombies, Bikers, LSD, what's not to love? Lol another good read. Wondering if someone will find a way out of this mess of zombies.
Okay, Zombies, Bikers, LSD, what's not to love? Lol another good read. Wondering if someone will find a way out of this mess of zombies.
February 6, 2023
great series
Devoured this book in a couple of late nighters, really enjoying the logical progression as we dive into the apocalypse
Devoured this book in a couple of late nighters, really enjoying the logical progression as we dive into the apocalypse
August 23, 2021
Awaiting#6
I don't generally leave reviews very often but the Crawlerz series is great! I've read alot of zombie stories & a bunch of apocalypse stories too. Don't know exactly what it is, but these ones rock!
If there's any downside, in my opinion, it's spelling, punctuation, & misused words; but that's more a proofreading issue than anything. Nothing worth giving up the story for.
Can't wait for # 6!
I don't generally leave reviews very often but the Crawlerz series is great! I've read alot of zombie stories & a bunch of apocalypse stories too. Don't know exactly what it is, but these ones rock!
If there's any downside, in my opinion, it's spelling, punctuation, & misused words; but that's more a proofreading issue than anything. Nothing worth giving up the story for.
Can't wait for # 6!
July 15, 2022
Fast
This one is the best so far, fast paced and exciting. Characters doing things you never thought they would. I couldn't believe it when I finished it. I think the author wrote this one quickly and the editors maybe got to into the story as there are a few missing or replaced words from predictive text? But it didn't matter to me, still highly recommend you read these.
This one is the best so far, fast paced and exciting. Characters doing things you never thought they would. I couldn't believe it when I finished it. I think the author wrote this one quickly and the editors maybe got to into the story as there are a few missing or replaced words from predictive text? But it didn't matter to me, still highly recommend you read these.
January 21, 2024
Road Well Navigated
I like this zombie series because it's the continuation to see how humanity survives in extreme environments. The pandemic mostly passed us by, yet the lingering fingers are still part of our daily life as we return to normalcy....whatever that means to us individually.
A road well travelled with people you can trust is the name of the game the brothers and sister have survived this long is amazing.
Now, time to saddle up and knuckle up because that road has potholes and danger no matter where the group goes....where to next?
I like this zombie series because it's the continuation to see how humanity survives in extreme environments. The pandemic mostly passed us by, yet the lingering fingers are still part of our daily life as we return to normalcy....whatever that means to us individually.
A road well travelled with people you can trust is the name of the game the brothers and sister have survived this long is amazing.
Now, time to saddle up and knuckle up because that road has potholes and danger no matter where the group goes....where to next?
January 14, 2022
20 STARS ⭐️ PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT EVER END THIS SERIES !!!!!!!!!!!!
I HAVENT ENJOYED READING THIS MUCH IN A LOOOOOG TIME . Usually I take a break during continuing episodes but not this one.
I love the characters and the plot. I just don’t want to let go yet. If they can have the Friday the 13th movies up to part 427, surely you can squeeze out a few more Crawlerz after #7.
I HAVENT ENJOYED READING THIS MUCH IN A LOOOOOG TIME . Usually I take a break during continuing episodes but not this one.
I love the characters and the plot. I just don’t want to let go yet. If they can have the Friday the 13th movies up to part 427, surely you can squeeze out a few more Crawlerz after #7.
November 18, 2021
My cousin recommended these books to me. I had them on my list too read for awhile and I am glad I finally read them. I finished all 6 books in a week. I even stayed up till almost 5am reading and going to work on 2 hours sleep. I can't wait for book 7, I just wish it wasn't so far away!
August 28, 2022
The Crawlerz series is riveting and keeps me coming back for more. The series has its low (slow) spots but overall it reads like an action packed film. There is almost always something happening all the time from close close calls to devastating defeats. A real page turner
March 12, 2023
LSD?
If you want to control the zombies. Put them in a cage, then turn them! Then to slow them down, give them LSD. What a concept! The author has some original ideas.
If you want to control the zombies. Put them in a cage, then turn them! Then to slow them down, give them LSD. What a concept! The author has some original ideas.
April 30, 2023
Wow
Very good
Lots of intrigue and blood and guts and fire and death
More wins for the good guys though
Very good
Lots of intrigue and blood and guts and fire and death
More wins for the good guys though
June 19, 2025
Meeting new villans!
Found it hard to believe that the bad guys would bend the knee after they kicked the heroes but. Good characters on both sides of the storyline.
Found it hard to believe that the bad guys would bend the knee after they kicked the heroes but. Good characters on both sides of the storyline.
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