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Crawlerz #6
Carry a Big Stick
The country is in its death throes.
The infected are getting stronger. Warlords are rising up to carve off sections of the country for themselves. Amidst all of this chaos a trio of siblings stand tall. Aligned with a key group of power players in this apocalyptic setting they work to weave back together the tapestry of a fragile nation. At the end of the day they just want to be able to go to bed at night without worrying if they're going to still be alive by morning. The things that would've worn down most people only serve to sharpen their edge.
A new threat emerges from the hordes of the infected. Monsters who can manipulate the other crawlerz. Monsters who can break the minds of the people trying to survive behind closed doors. This new threat may well signal the beginning of the end for the human race.
This is book 6 of the Crawlerz series.
The infected are getting stronger. Warlords are rising up to carve off sections of the country for themselves. Amidst all of this chaos a trio of siblings stand tall. Aligned with a key group of power players in this apocalyptic setting they work to weave back together the tapestry of a fragile nation. At the end of the day they just want to be able to go to bed at night without worrying if they're going to still be alive by morning. The things that would've worn down most people only serve to sharpen their edge.
A new threat emerges from the hordes of the infected. Monsters who can manipulate the other crawlerz. Monsters who can break the minds of the people trying to survive behind closed doors. This new threat may well signal the beginning of the end for the human race.
This is book 6 of the Crawlerz series.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 23, 2021
56 people are currently reading
61 people want to read
About the author
R.S. Merritt
71 books469 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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October 18, 2021
Very entertaining
Nonstop action cover to cover. No peaceful breaks for the “suicide squad” as the team realizes the some of the crawlerz have developed new psychic skills to reach into the uninfected minds and deliver horrendous nightmares causing to open them to open the doors so the infected can get in. How can this be stopped, can it be stopped?
Nonstop action cover to cover. No peaceful breaks for the “suicide squad” as the team realizes the some of the crawlerz have developed new psychic skills to reach into the uninfected minds and deliver horrendous nightmares causing to open them to open the doors so the infected can get in. How can this be stopped, can it be stopped?
February 11, 2024
I do love a good zombie apocalypse series. In this series the books are a bit too repetitive - like the story is just being drawn out without adding any depth to the story.
Finally - GET AN EDITOR! It's annoying to read with misplaced or missing commas, the word "to" when "too" is actually correct. And just absolutely misspelled or nonsensical words.
Finally - GET AN EDITOR! It's annoying to read with misplaced or missing commas, the word "to" when "too" is actually correct. And just absolutely misspelled or nonsensical words.
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October 28, 2021Excellent
Excellent read believeable characters plenty of action realistically rolling on over the days and months the action continuously is flowing action hope there is going to be more books following on again excellently written
Excellent read believeable characters plenty of action realistically rolling on over the days and months the action continuously is flowing action hope there is going to be more books following on again excellently written
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!
December 4, 2021
Seriously?
Seriously I have to wait for March 2022 for the next book in this riveting series? Aaaaarghhhhh!!! I love the series, and I can't wait for the final installment. Although sometimes the main characters do way too stupid things.
Seriously I have to wait for March 2022 for the next book in this riveting series? Aaaaarghhhhh!!! I love the series, and I can't wait for the final installment. Although sometimes the main characters do way too stupid things.
March 22, 2023
Heroes or self destructive?
Love the plot. The characters are full of surprises and power. They are play their parts good. That probably makes some of the people a bit jealous. But, these same people never give up and fight to the end.
Love the plot. The characters are full of surprises and power. They are play their parts good. That probably makes some of the people a bit jealous. But, these same people never give up and fight to the end.
September 25, 2021
Riveting
Again another fantastic set of books from R S Merritt. Can't wait to read the next, and last, in this series. Thank you.
Again another fantastic set of books from R S Merritt. Can't wait to read the next, and last, in this series. Thank you.
October 10, 2021
want to see them really safe
You begin to feel as though they are your family. But at some point in time you want to see them in a little more control and safe.
You begin to feel as though they are your family. But at some point in time you want to see them in a little more control and safe.
October 11, 2021
Sheesh this series is good!
I love this series. I stop watching TV and playing games whenever a new book is released. I highly recommend this series!
I love this series. I stop watching TV and playing games whenever a new book is released. I highly recommend this series!
November 18, 2021
Great series
Love all the books this guy writes. Fast paced. Great story line with just the right amount of humor mixed in.
Love all the books this guy writes. Fast paced. Great story line with just the right amount of humor mixed in.
November 30, 2021
Still love this series!
Six books in and its still.fresh and fun. I'm such a fan of Mr. Merritt, can't wait for the next book.
Six books in and its still.fresh and fun. I'm such a fan of Mr. Merritt, can't wait for the next book.
December 14, 2021
Another crazy ride
Awesome book. Well written and fun to read. I think that sums up this great book but Amazon says I......
Awesome book. Well written and fun to read. I think that sums up this great book but Amazon says I......
February 4, 2023
Another Great book. Love this series and the amazing characters.
December 15, 2021
Brilliant !!
Brilliant book. Some of the crawlerz are evolving . They are able to control large groups . Yue has to get in to the mind of the breakers . It's a dark and savage place to be ,bit by bit she is losing parts of her soul and maybe her humanity. I would definitely recommend this series.
Brilliant book. Some of the crawlerz are evolving . They are able to control large groups . Yue has to get in to the mind of the breakers . It's a dark and savage place to be ,bit by bit she is losing parts of her soul and maybe her humanity. I would definitely recommend this series.
July 14, 2023
keeps you on the edge of your chair
I’ve read the previous books in this series. Excellent storyline and characters. If you like zombies then this series is for you
I’ve read the previous books in this series. Excellent storyline and characters. If you like zombies then this series is for you
August 28, 2022
A riveting storyline
The author takes us on another action packed adventure across dangerous territory. Most of the main characters are likeable and easy to identify with. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat as we wonder who will still be alive when you turn the page. The monsters keep coming, snapping their teeth and visiting your dreams as they continue to haunt you long after you put the book down.
The author takes us on another action packed adventure across dangerous territory. Most of the main characters are likeable and easy to identify with. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat as we wonder who will still be alive when you turn the page. The monsters keep coming, snapping their teeth and visiting your dreams as they continue to haunt you long after you put the book down.
February 10, 2024
No Time For Sleeping
Rest is luxury for the crew and never a moment to close their eyes. Action after action and the crew is always in the thick of it and the relentless crawlers are more deadlier. Not sure how Yue will come out on the other side, she's awesome!
It's time to defeat these zombies and live a normal post war environment where it's the day-to-day living in America, and that's scary enough.
Rest is luxury for the crew and never a moment to close their eyes. Action after action and the crew is always in the thick of it and the relentless crawlers are more deadlier. Not sure how Yue will come out on the other side, she's awesome!
It's time to defeat these zombies and live a normal post war environment where it's the day-to-day living in America, and that's scary enough.
October 3, 2021
Addictive
What can I say . Perfectly written, you start out reading these books to fill time by the quarter way point your hooked you can't put it down then it ends and you are left craving more, it's like a drug. Please get the next one out asap. I really appreciate your hard work. Thanks
What can I say . Perfectly written, you start out reading these books to fill time by the quarter way point your hooked you can't put it down then it ends and you are left craving more, it's like a drug. Please get the next one out asap. I really appreciate your hard work. Thanks
February 19, 2022
more excitement and fun
I’m thoroughly enjoying this series. Merritt gets better with each book except with the editing. Dude, get an editor. You have some glaring mistakes throughout this entire book. Easy ones. Keep writing. The plot continues to thicken. Just when I think it’s slowing, you throw me a monkey wrench!
I’m thoroughly enjoying this series. Merritt gets better with each book except with the editing. Dude, get an editor. You have some glaring mistakes throughout this entire book. Easy ones. Keep writing. The plot continues to thicken. Just when I think it’s slowing, you throw me a monkey wrench!
July 23, 2022
Wow
Wow this series just gets better and with every book. The author did make a mistake in chapter six although you don't know for sure until chapter seven. A character is named as another character, just for a few sentences though. I can easily get past things like that when the story is as good as this one.
Wow this series just gets better and with every book. The author did make a mistake in chapter six although you don't know for sure until chapter seven. A character is named as another character, just for a few sentences though. I can easily get past things like that when the story is as good as this one.
November 6, 2021
Love it! Love all the characters! Took me a minute to get to it on my reading list but was done in days once I started! I can’t wait till MARCH lol !!! Seriously a fun z book like all the rest of his work. You won’t be sorry!!
February 6, 2022
Needs an editor
The writing is getting sloppier as the books go on. Sentences are too wordy and, again, commas seem to be forbidden.
Otherwise it's a great story. It must be - I'm still reading!
The writing is getting sloppier as the books go on. Sentences are too wordy and, again, commas seem to be forbidden.
Otherwise it's a great story. It must be - I'm still reading!
October 13, 2021
Book 6
I decided on a 5 due to the fast pace of the storyline and the consistency throughout the series. The tension is building in the story, will humanity survive? I hope so
I decided on a 5 due to the fast pace of the storyline and the consistency throughout the series. The tension is building in the story, will humanity survive? I hope so
March 10, 2022
Great books
Working my way through the whole set of books lots of action keeping me hooked off to start number 7
Working my way through the whole set of books lots of action keeping me hooked off to start number 7
May 18, 2023
Wow
That was extremely interesting and i could not put this book down.
The twists and turns and shifts of this story are amazing
I can't wait for the next installment
That was extremely interesting and i could not put this book down.
The twists and turns and shifts of this story are amazing
I can't wait for the next installment
July 31, 2023
This edition is poorly edited and poorly written.
This series has turned into quite the slog. It didn't help that the author got his characters mixed up, but there is also a chapter that appears to be out of order. Not sure I a going to bother with the final book as i just don't care what happens.
This series has turned into quite the slog. It didn't help that the author got his characters mixed up, but there is also a chapter that appears to be out of order. Not sure I a going to bother with the final book as i just don't care what happens.
March 13, 2022
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This one was hard to get through. Aside from the slurs in the one book, the first and second books were better. They've gotten different. The writing is slightly different, more mistakes and typos. Even mixing up where the characters are and who is speaking to who.
This one was hard to get through. Aside from the slurs in the one book, the first and second books were better. They've gotten different. The writing is slightly different, more mistakes and typos. Even mixing up where the characters are and who is speaking to who.
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