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Fire (Elements Of The Undead Book 1) Kindle Edition

by William Esmont (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 835
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Megan Pritchard survived the zombie apocalypse, but that was only the beginning of her problems. When a rival group of survivors led by a psychopathic ex-submarine commander threatens the fragile existence she has carved out in the southern Arizona desert, she must face her own mortality once again – or die trying.
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    Elements Of The Undead
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    157 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    May 5, 2011
  6. File size
    2052 KB
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From the Author

I began the novel that became Fire in the midst of the Great Recession, when my own world was crashing down around me just like that of the characters in the book. Mired in anxiety over the future, I poured my energies into Megan and Jack and Hollister, setting them loose in a post-apocalyptic wasteland that on some days, was more appealing than the real world. A story of good and evil, of damaged goods versus false perfection, it's still one of my favorites.

About the Author

William Esmont lives in Tucson, Arizona with his wife and a motley collection of Great Danes, cats, and chickens. He's a software engineer by training and has spent his career working in industries from video games to industrial controls to high-tech manufacturing. When he's not writing, he enjoys cycling and exploring the mountains and deserts of the southwest.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004ZR04ZK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Devious Productions, LLC; 1st edition (May 5, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2052 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 157 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0982875835
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 835

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William Esmont writes scary books about the future from his home in southern Arizona.

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Maxx the Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Another quality Zombie novel from the pen of William Esmont...5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2011
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"Fire (Elements of the Undead)" is the 2nd in a series of Zombie books by author William Esmont. This review was from the Kindle e-book edition which was a 357 Kb download that retails for $2.99. There is also paperback copy which sells for $7.99

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For some unknown reason a zombie infestation has started in Australia and spread globally. This is the story of several survivors and their quests to not only simply avoid contamination but also to try to form a chain of command to organize the remaining pockets of human survivors.

END SPOILERS.

Positive Impressions:
1.) an intriguing story that was skillful written and paced...tales told from within cities, the suburbs, the country and on the oceans. There is a definitive 'creep' factor that has the desired effect of providing the suspenseful atmosphere that invariably leads to those chilling altercations with the undead.

2.) a somewhat different and slow start that initially had me concerned about this book, but then flood gates opened giving the reader a tale with lots of action...almost non-stop.

3.) none of the characters appear sacrosanct...they can injured, infected or killed. Nothing ruins a good tale (especially horror and fantasy) than characterss that are virtually 'untouchable'.

4.) a nice blend of personalities...some are developed more than others, but by and large there is an interesting assortment of people to populate the main roles. Some have small parts to play, other larger...some are out to help their fellow man, while others are out for themselves.

5.) a book that could very easily be a segment (or several segments) for "The Walking Dead" series on AMC. There is just 'that feel' to these stories that would lend themselves to fit perfectly into that particular TV series.

Conclusion:
A wonderful followup to "Air"...the first book in the 'Elements of the Undead' series.
I really like the author's writing style and the skills he displays in the telling of these tales...the tension and that subtle edginess are maintained throughout. And what more could you ask in any zombie tale.

I look forward to the next installment.

As it is...easily 5 Stars

Ray Nicholson
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Devlin Odd
4.0 out of 5 stars Had me on my toes
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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It's a pretty good zombie book. Some interesting plot things happened that had me saying "No!" in various voice tones as things progressed. The characters aren't bad. I grew a bit attached to some of them. The intimate scenes aren't really my thing, but showing a side of that line of work was interesting. I'm sure some people will be in a tiff over that, but I think it was a great add.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Zombie Novel I've Read This Year
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2015
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I have had Fire for quite a few years now. Recently, I've been extremely sick, which has given me some extra time to read a lot of my older books in my tbr pile. After reading Fire, I am kicking myself for not reading it sooner. I loved it. In fact, I'm writing this review right after finishing Fire so I can read the second book in the series, Air, immediately.

If you follow me on any social media site, you know I am slightly obsessed with zombies. I've read a lot of zombie books, and watched quite a few zombie themed tv shows and movies. I think that Fire is one of the better zombie books that I have read. In my opinion, it is an accurate description o what would actually happen in a zombie apocalypse. The one thing I loved that William Esmont did is that not only can a zombie infect a person by biting them, but zombie blood is also infectious. That's something that doesn't happen in a lot of zombie stories, but I feel like it would happen in real life.

Esmont also creates some very complex characters that you just want to root for (or love to hate in one particular character's case). Even though there are several different points of view, all of the characters come together in a way that is brilliant. Also, one of the characters has a particularly nasty past, but once the zombie apocalypse happens, that doesn't matter anymore. I believe that's how it should be. My favorite character is Megan. She's been through hell and back, but she doesn't let it get to her. I can't wait to see what she does in the future.

I loved Fire by William Esmont. It's one of my favorite zombie books that I've read this year. I think that Esmont has a great future ahead of him writing zombie/survival novels. I can't wait to see where he takes the story next. I recommend this series for fans who like The Walking Dead, with more realism. I also recommend it for people who like survival stories.
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Books4Tomorrow
3.0 out of 5 stars YOUR STANDARD ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015
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I haven’t read a zombie novel in quite some time, so I decided to give this book a go seeing as I’ve had it on my Kindle for over a year, and it looked to be a quick read.

The best thing I can say about this book is that, for a self-pub book, it’s impressively well written. The story has a good flow and the dialogue is good. Other than that, don’t expect too much. It is clear the storyline has been inspired by popular tv shows and movies about the zombie apocalypse, and as such doesn’t offer anything new.

If you’re a zombie fanatic who would read any ole’ zombie book, you won’t regret adding this one to your bookshelf. I also have the sequel to this story on my Kindle for over a year now, and will read it soon, but will most likely not continue with any other books in this series. I will, however, read more of this author’s books (if it’s not about zombies, vampires or werewolves) as he clearly is a talented storyteller who knows how to engage the reader.
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Doug Davidson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2018
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Woodcutterfrog
5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline with strong characters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2016
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book, a strong story line with good characters. Nobody is safe from the consequences of the apocalypse and some seemingly key people don't make it to the end! I have acquired the next in the series and am looking forward to the continuing series.
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Lyger
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, yet standard zombie survival horror
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2013
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I normally prefer my zombies on the big screen, but being a zombie fan, I decided to give this a whirl.

The plot is fast paced, from the initial outbreak to how the survivors deal with the problem. The plot itself is gritty and gory in places, which is to be expected of a zombie book.

I found very few of the characters sympathetic. Some of their flaws were too large for me to want to root for them. Although moral ambiguity can be interesting, it would have been nice to see this tempered somewhat. The majority of the characters that I would have liked to see more of, or who I was beginning to root for, got killed off just before they could be truly interesting. With the exception of the guy who loses his entire family.

As far as zombie stories go, this was good, and about what I'd expect. That said, it's pretty much like any zombie survival story from the last 10 years. Predictable, yet entertaining. There are few surprises here, but if you're after a good old gory zombie survival story, you will enjoy this book. I enjoyed it enough that I've brought the next two in the series despite my above criticism. I'm looking forward to seeing how it plays out!
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jodie
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2018
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It was ok but for a short book it had so many characters in and with the way it ended I'm thinking the second one is going to start where this ones ends.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Typical apocalyse plot
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2013
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Megan works for a Nevada brothel. She flees for her life when the dead turn.

The book then introduces a number of characters who have their own harrowing experiences. They meet on the road. Some bond while others become a danger.

In this first book, the conflict produces casualties. At the end of the book, Megan assumes a leadership role and tries to prepare the survivors for the future struggle.

IMO, the characterizations were not strong enough. Not a particularly convincing account of the apocalypse.
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