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The Dead Don't Turn (The Scourge Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Phil Maxey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 204 ratings
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The scourge virus spread like wildfire across the United States and then the world. Turning man, woman and child into blood thirsty animals.

When Joel Garret, a member of an elite tactical unit of the FBI woke up on a fine Californian day, he had no idea the world had already ended. Most of those around him in Los Angeles had no idea either. But as the scourge took full affect and the blood started to flow in the streets, Joel found himself fighting to survive against those that had changed.

Three months later he is running from the things that destroyed the world, while trying to deal with his own demons. A chance encounter with a woman searching for her husband, forces him to confront his past while giving him some hope for the future.
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    The Scourge
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    196 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    June 12, 2018
  6. File size
    1480 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DPSHXLH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (June 12, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 12, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1480 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 204 ratings

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Phil Maxey

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Phil Maxey is a former game developer who resides in the UK. After many years of a love of science fiction and the paranormal, he needed to turn the ideas he had for decades into novels. He has now written over 30 books.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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L. D. Roy the Junior
5.0 out of 5 stars A Refreshing Change
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
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I devour apocalyptic fiction much like the protagonists in The Scourge series devour humanity. However, it's become increasingly more difficult to find a book/series which breaks new ground. Specifically, I'm referring to a) Mostly original plots b) Extraordinary characters c) Remembering to include "Man's Best Friend." So far, this series is clicking on ALL cylinders!

Maxey is an amazing Weaver of Tales. He writes in such a way that one is transported INTO the story, as opposed to merely sitting within the safe confines of "reality" (Whatever that is...) I was delighted to find that when his characters faced with do or die choices throughout this wild adventure, I had no idea which route they would decide to take. For someone who reads as much as I do (often up to two books a night), not being able to correctly predict what will occur ahead of time is a rare and precious gift.

I wasn't 100% sold on it until I was a few chapters in. I kept waiting for the potential greatness of the author and his story to eventually disappoint, crashing down into mediocrity. But, the novel simply kept getting better and better. Now, I'm officially hooked!!

Bottom Line: GIVE THIS SERIES A CHANCE TO CARRY YOU AWAY!!
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Dylan
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019
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A dark twisted vampire story with some likeable characters. It was a compelling enough story to make we want to read the next book in the series.
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Thomas La Roche
5.0 out of 5 stars Best novel I’ve read in quite some time
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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Phil Maxley tells a great story of doom, gloom and heroism. The post modern world strikes hard during this Covid pandemic! The hero, changed but yet not changed, tries to follow his own conscience, but is often sabotaged by his infection. His adventures are heartstopping, and this tail has everything!
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5.0 out of 5 stars They're not zombies
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019
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Great end of the world as we know it book. Plot was fast moving with an original twist. Characters you like, love and loathe. Not a complaint, I knew that I had a Brit author when the characters went up to the first floor. A nice reminder of when I was stationed in East Anglia. Am going to start the next now.🐱
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Debra
4.0 out of 5 stars Very different kind of vampire
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
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Interesting take on TEOTWAWKI, epidemics, historical mythology and vampires. L.A. is basically ground zero and yes, I know it usually is. But this plague spread faster than breathing. One FBI HRT agent escorting a scientist is there at the beginning. Then he's on the run after being attacked. He meets up with others fleeing and they are soon running together. Several are attacked along the way and they find a way that might save them if they can handle it. Very interesting start to a new series worth reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A quick, exciting read. Stayed up 1/2 of a night to read it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021
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Post apocalyptic, complete with lots of unknown monsters who run around trying to eat everyone. There's people from all walks of life, and many characters die off.
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Dinky Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars Beginning to what looks to be an amazing series!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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If you love zombie books, you will love this vampire story as it gives you the same clenching in your guts as those do. I loved that this was not the same old love angle or Blood of Dracula type of vampire story. It was a new type to me. I also loved the types of vampires and that there is a guard dog in the tiny group of survivors. I can't explain more (spoilers) but I am definitely getting the next book!
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Sunny Griffin
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than most.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
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Despite some editing errors, I really liked this story. It has a nice little twist in the story line, and the characters are defined and likeable. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
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Kindle Customer Tricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Australia on June 21, 2019
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This is a good storyline and I loved the characters in the story. It makes you want to know what happens next
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