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The Undead #20
The Undead Day Twenty
The UK's best-selling zombie horror ('The Undead') series now has Part XX available for your listening pleasure on audible!
©2016 Richard Veitch (P)2019 Audible, Ltd
©2016 Richard Veitch (P)2019 Audible, Ltd
479 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 5, 2016
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About the author
R.R. Haywood
81 books1,203 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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February 14, 2017
I am so in love with this series and can not wait for the next one.
September 5, 2018
Oh my gosh!
I'm an Unread addict but this one was a belter! I love the discovery of Meredith's identity and Blowers!!!!! Wow!!!! I never saw 'the thing' that happens with Maddox coming either! Bloomin' 'eck! I was very very glad though. I can't really say any more than that because it will spoil things though he still reminds me of John Boyega in 'Attack the Block'. Interesting moral debate about a certain situation. I ended up changing my opinion after hearing Maddox's comment! Lily kind of reminds me of Bethany in Corrie. I can't help it, I do that! Am I alone on that one? I like where they are heading because I live there so they can come rescue me! I might be a tiny bit past it but I'm feisty as eff when a wrong needs to be made right! Soooo.... axe or shotgun ....can I have both? Can I bring my cats?
I'm an Unread addict but this one was a belter! I love the discovery of Meredith's identity and Blowers!!!!! Wow!!!! I never saw 'the thing' that happens with Maddox coming either! Bloomin' 'eck! I was very very glad though. I can't really say any more than that because it will spoil things though he still reminds me of John Boyega in 'Attack the Block'. Interesting moral debate about a certain situation. I ended up changing my opinion after hearing Maddox's comment! Lily kind of reminds me of Bethany in Corrie. I can't help it, I do that! Am I alone on that one? I like where they are heading because I live there so they can come rescue me! I might be a tiny bit past it but I'm feisty as eff when a wrong needs to be made right! Soooo.... axe or shotgun ....can I have both? Can I bring my cats?
October 29, 2022
Just gonna say if you like any type of zombie story that involves great characters & a fab story then get on the Undead series
May 27, 2017
I love the undead the character s make me laugh and cry when they die love the story can't wait to find out what going to happen when that little boy and gregori are at the fort .
I gave 5 stars cuz that what the book is a 5 star a great writer and I hope he keeps it up with his other books.
I gave 5 stars cuz that what the book is a 5 star a great writer and I hope he keeps it up with his other books.
July 16, 2017
This book made me think and I'm crying as the review is being written. I am so connected to these characters and I have become so involved - even though the morally grey areas are hard to swallow, there's methods in all the madness- day 21 I'm scared
January 8, 2018
Undead
The zombie saga continues and the pack faces their biggest battle to date and comes of age ,onward and upwards ,I've missed reading about Howie and his band of fighters so pleased there's more in store
The zombie saga continues and the pack faces their biggest battle to date and comes of age ,onward and upwards ,I've missed reading about Howie and his band of fighters so pleased there's more in store
December 23, 2017
Never disappointed.
Had me laughing, in tears, with them all. I adore all these books and this one hasn't disappointed me. Can't wait to for the next one
Had me laughing, in tears, with them all. I adore all these books and this one hasn't disappointed me. Can't wait to for the next one
December 22, 2023
Wow, just wow! For the past 20 months, I have bought one book within the series. I truly feel I have gone on such an emotional roller coaster with every character. After finishing each book, I would count down the days, hours, and minutes until I was able to get the next months one.
If you have been searching for a all round zombie book, then look here. If you've been trying to find the perfect zombie/apocalypse story, then look here. If you have never read this type of genre, then do so, I promise you, you won't be disappointed.
Every character I feel like I truly know them all inside and out, I felt the growth of each character as they grew within each book. I cried when they cried, laughed at soooo many one liners, situations that they had gotten into. This series is incredible!
Howie is a tesco worker, and to see his growth, Dave is autistic and to see how he grows with the dynamic of the Zombie Killing Team just makes my heart swell. Every person that came along all had back stories, and it just all blended so well. You really did feel like you're fighting along with them. The twists and turns within every book are just beyond words. I want this killing team on my side if the apocalypse ever happens!
Considering every book contained so much going on, sometimes at once R.R.Haywood has done incredible well remembering and rounding up every single storyline within each book. I haven't walked away from one of his books thinking "but what happened to such and such" you can tell if something is rounding up for a cliffhanger so these keep you guessing and wanting to read more however everything is always tied up perfectly.
If you haven't done so, I would highly recommend listening to the R.R.Haywoods series of TheUndead on audio. Dan Morgan narrates around 10 of the books, and i thought he was awesome and was gutted to have a different narrator to carry on the journey. However, Joe Jameson smashed it out of the bag. The only difference that stood out to me was Dave. His voice is a very strong army type, i felt that Dan Morgan portrayed this slightly better. Joe Jameson is the narrator for the later part of TheUndead series, and to say he is talented is a true understatement. Within one book, there are usually around 30 people through the book speaking regularly he has different voices for every single one of them! He brings the emotions written on the page of each character and brings it alive.
I really can't recommend these books enough. I do hope they continue forever. However, I feel this may not be the case, and I'll feel lost without the team by my side, haha. Hats off to R.R. Haywood, thank you for thinking and writing such an incredible series. Nothing will be able to beat it.
If you have been searching for a all round zombie book, then look here. If you've been trying to find the perfect zombie/apocalypse story, then look here. If you have never read this type of genre, then do so, I promise you, you won't be disappointed.
Every character I feel like I truly know them all inside and out, I felt the growth of each character as they grew within each book. I cried when they cried, laughed at soooo many one liners, situations that they had gotten into. This series is incredible!
Howie is a tesco worker, and to see his growth, Dave is autistic and to see how he grows with the dynamic of the Zombie Killing Team just makes my heart swell. Every person that came along all had back stories, and it just all blended so well. You really did feel like you're fighting along with them. The twists and turns within every book are just beyond words. I want this killing team on my side if the apocalypse ever happens!
Considering every book contained so much going on, sometimes at once R.R.Haywood has done incredible well remembering and rounding up every single storyline within each book. I haven't walked away from one of his books thinking "but what happened to such and such" you can tell if something is rounding up for a cliffhanger so these keep you guessing and wanting to read more however everything is always tied up perfectly.
If you haven't done so, I would highly recommend listening to the R.R.Haywoods series of TheUndead on audio. Dan Morgan narrates around 10 of the books, and i thought he was awesome and was gutted to have a different narrator to carry on the journey. However, Joe Jameson smashed it out of the bag. The only difference that stood out to me was Dave. His voice is a very strong army type, i felt that Dan Morgan portrayed this slightly better. Joe Jameson is the narrator for the later part of TheUndead series, and to say he is talented is a true understatement. Within one book, there are usually around 30 people through the book speaking regularly he has different voices for every single one of them! He brings the emotions written on the page of each character and brings it alive.
I really can't recommend these books enough. I do hope they continue forever. However, I feel this may not be the case, and I'll feel lost without the team by my side, haha. Hats off to R.R. Haywood, thank you for thinking and writing such an incredible series. Nothing will be able to beat it.
September 10, 2024
The Undead Day Twenty
The Undead #20
Sci-Fi
R.R. Haywood
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
• ʀᴇᴜɴɪᴏɴꜱ • ᴅɪʟᴇᴍᴀꜱ • ᴛᴇᴀᴍᴡᴏʀᴋ •
I felt sorry for Maddox. He made a mistake, a big one, which resulted in a lot of deaths and injuries but he did what he thought was best and was trying to protect everyone. I wanted him to try and fit in more. He isolated himself, which made it easier for everyone to hate him even more.
I was surprised by the plot twist and the return of a certain character that was meant to be dead and it was emotional when Blowers nearly died. He fought as hard as possible to protect Maddox and the women giving birth.
I'm curious about Kyle. There's more to him than he's letting on and he seems to have a few dark secrets.
The pacing was a little slow at times and while there was constantly something happening (fighting, searching for supplies, planning etc), I would've liked something big to happen, plot wise. I feel like the last few books have been quite similar without much progression overall.
I am still enjoying this series though.
The Undead #20
Sci-Fi
R.R. Haywood
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
• ʀᴇᴜɴɪᴏɴꜱ • ᴅɪʟᴇᴍᴀꜱ • ᴛᴇᴀᴍᴡᴏʀᴋ •
I felt sorry for Maddox. He made a mistake, a big one, which resulted in a lot of deaths and injuries but he did what he thought was best and was trying to protect everyone. I wanted him to try and fit in more. He isolated himself, which made it easier for everyone to hate him even more.
I was surprised by the plot twist and the return of a certain character that was meant to be dead and it was emotional when Blowers nearly died. He fought as hard as possible to protect Maddox and the women giving birth.
I'm curious about Kyle. There's more to him than he's letting on and he seems to have a few dark secrets.
The pacing was a little slow at times and while there was constantly something happening (fighting, searching for supplies, planning etc), I would've liked something big to happen, plot wise. I feel like the last few books have been quite similar without much progression overall.
I am still enjoying this series though.
November 2, 2019
Made me so and tell everyone why I was in a staťe
All this serious are fantastic but this book had me sobbing G towards the end...twice ...A damn good author can evoke such emotions and this author has throughout the whole series...this 1 evoked so many ...I tell my family all what's happening and even had admittolarge group of friends why I was sobbing when I turnt up ...was given loads of hugs ...lots of ppl now have asked me who the author is so they to can read these amazing books and learnabojtthisdisfunctionfamily of non related ppl doing what they do best. ..named a new horse Dave....
Best books I've ever read...
All this serious are fantastic but this book had me sobbing G towards the end...twice ...A damn good author can evoke such emotions and this author has throughout the whole series...this 1 evoked so many ...I tell my family all what's happening and even had admittolarge group of friends why I was sobbing when I turnt up ...was given loads of hugs ...lots of ppl now have asked me who the author is so they to can read these amazing books and learnabojtthisdisfunctionfamily of non related ppl doing what they do best. ..named a new horse Dave....
Best books I've ever read...
February 12, 2021
Brilliant series just finished Day 19 and now on Day 20. Would highly recommend this series. They are books where you can see the individual characters, what they look like and their individual personalities. As your reading you become immersed in the story and really feel for the characters. You feel their joy, their sadness and their pain when they lose one of their team. You will laugh out loud and cry with them. I can't wait to find out how the infection started, how some are infected but haven't changed and how some came to be immune from it. So give them a go I can guarantee you won't be disappointed.
September 21, 2018
THE UNDEAD DAY 20
I have never read a series where each book is full of action. The author's descriptions of the scenes had me feeling like I was in these places before. I like the characters and indeed they are a crazy bunch! Lol. Great thing is that the author keeps these great characters and doesn't have them killed off, but instead makes a bigger group of interwoven characters that you're going to become attached to. 💯
I have never read a series where each book is full of action. The author's descriptions of the scenes had me feeling like I was in these places before. I like the characters and indeed they are a crazy bunch! Lol. Great thing is that the author keeps these great characters and doesn't have them killed off, but instead makes a bigger group of interwoven characters that you're going to become attached to. 💯
December 6, 2019
Day Twenty - Excellent
Day Twenty was the best since the first two weeks. I have no complaints. I laughed and cried and I was sad at the end for everybody. These people have to be tired of trying to save the world. They all work well together and through it all, they have fun times too. This series pulls you in and leaves you wanting more with each day. I can't stop reading it.
Day Twenty was the best since the first two weeks. I have no complaints. I laughed and cried and I was sad at the end for everybody. These people have to be tired of trying to save the world. They all work well together and through it all, they have fun times too. This series pulls you in and leaves you wanting more with each day. I can't stop reading it.
December 14, 2020
Awesome!
That was so tense! I was so scared that someone was going to bite it.. but I seriously still want Reggie to spill the beans! I kinda get what “One Race” means. Maybe but ooo the supernatural/spiritual element is such a good mystery I want to leap to the end.. but not because I know so much more is going to happen..”every 30 min just about” haha!
That was so tense! I was so scared that someone was going to bite it.. but I seriously still want Reggie to spill the beans! I kinda get what “One Race” means. Maybe but ooo the supernatural/spiritual element is such a good mystery I want to leap to the end.. but not because I know so much more is going to happen..”every 30 min just about” haha!
April 21, 2025
Another good instalment! Day 20 felt slightly slow paced at times, with minimal overall plot progression. However, there still just as much action, tense moment and funny dialogue as ever.
I truly love these characters and the feelings they evoke. Haywood has done an amazing job a creating genuinely unique, realistic and likeable characters who you can’t help but love.
I truly love these characters and the feelings they evoke. Haywood has done an amazing job a creating genuinely unique, realistic and likeable characters who you can’t help but love.
March 6, 2019
Brilliant series.
Have now read all 23 books. They are brilliant, they keep you on the edge of your seat.
I hope there is going to be a book 24, and more. I hope they make this into a series on TV, it would make ‘The Walking Dead’, look inferior. Highly recommend.
Have now read all 23 books. They are brilliant, they keep you on the edge of your seat.
I hope there is going to be a book 24, and more. I hope they make this into a series on TV, it would make ‘The Walking Dead’, look inferior. Highly recommend.
January 11, 2020
FEELINGS!!!
I cried so hard! I laughed and yelled and my husband thinks I'm nuts for being so obsessed. You do realize, when this series is over, I don't know what I'm going to do with my life!
I cried so hard! I laughed and yelled and my husband thinks I'm nuts for being so obsessed. You do realize, when this series is over, I don't know what I'm going to do with my life!
January 15, 2024
As good as all the others!
R.R. Haywood knows people. The little nuanced that create an individual. What makes them tick and break,and he makes it funny yet full of heart. He is genius
R.R. Haywood knows people. The little nuanced that create an individual. What makes them tick and break,and he makes it funny yet full of heart. He is genius
June 17, 2024
Addictive
So invested with the characters in this book and the story line . It's a heart thumping fast paced read that has You up till the crack of dawn . I have laughed out loud and nearly had my heart broken with this addictive series .
So invested with the characters in this book and the story line . It's a heart thumping fast paced read that has You up till the crack of dawn . I have laughed out loud and nearly had my heart broken with this addictive series .
May 28, 2019
Loved it, especially following the advice to read the lead-in book.
June 21, 2019
Utterly brilliant
This story grows and evolves with every book! I'm so glad I decided to give the series a go. I can't recommend it enough!
This story grows and evolves with every book! I'm so glad I decided to give the series a go. I can't recommend it enough!
July 6, 2019
Another brilliantly delivered story about Howie, Dave and team.
October 4, 2019
I’m not putting my cock on daves cup
Be prepared to cry , get angry , be happy , I’m scared to carry on reading , I know the ugly man is coming
Be prepared to cry , get angry , be happy , I’m scared to carry on reading , I know the ugly man is coming
April 5, 2020
Just as good as the previous books
Oh man, I absolutely love this series. I feel as if I truly know these characters. I laugh and I cry and I enjoy every page. On to Day 21!
Oh man, I absolutely love this series. I feel as if I truly know these characters. I laugh and I cry and I enjoy every page. On to Day 21!
May 6, 2020
Slightly different to some of the others, with more anticipation and more personal conflict. but as usual the last third of the book is incredible on many levels.
June 1, 2020
WE ARE PACK
There just aren’t enough good things to say about RR Haywood and the Undead series. The book is great, as they all are.
There just aren’t enough good things to say about RR Haywood and the Undead series. The book is great, as they all are.
August 15, 2020
Outstanding!
Another classic page Turner ! I wonder where the Crew will wind up next? A quick tour of Scotland, perhaps?
Another classic page Turner ! I wonder where the Crew will wind up next? A quick tour of Scotland, perhaps?
January 28, 2021
Best yet
Day 20, what can I say, it is the best to date. Moving, funny, cringing, embarrassing the book ergo the story is evolving. Day 21 in the offing
Day 20, what can I say, it is the best to date. Moving, funny, cringing, embarrassing the book ergo the story is evolving. Day 21 in the offing
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January 25, 2022Fantastic as usual
I dont know how but this series gets more intense, more gripping and more beautiful with each instalment. This one had me crying on a bus full of people
I dont know how but this series gets more intense, more gripping and more beautiful with each instalment. This one had me crying on a bus full of people
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