From the multi-award-winning author Christopher Artinian, come the first three books in the post-apocalyptic zombie series people are calling, “Gripping”, “fast paced and full of action”, “very realistic”, “captivating”, “inventive”, and “emotional”.Safe Haven – Rise of the RAMsThe planet has succumbed to a monstrous virus. Those who die from the infection return as savage predators hell-bent on … predators hell-bent on spreading the virus to the rest of the human population. The UK and Ireland are the last hold-outs, but when the infrastructure supporting their self-imposed quarantine collapses, it’s everyone for themselves.
Mike Fletcher and his sister Emma live in Leeds. With the city’s streets overrun by the dead, their only option is to flee. They take their younger siblings and set off to find their last remaining relative in the far north-west of Scotland.
As they travel north they encounter other survivors – but who can they trust? Their terrifying journey will require them to confront horrors both human and inhuman, in the outside world and within themselves. Will they ever find a safe haven?
Safe Haven: Realm of the Raiders
A virus has swept across the planet turning people into flesh-craving zombies. The UK and Ireland were the last to fall, but now the virus has won. Cities are infested with the undead. To stay is to die.
Having fled Leeds, Mike Fletcher and his family thought they had found a safe haven in the island village of Candleton. But their peace was fleeting and others want what they have. Now they find themselves in a fresh fight for their lives; battling armies of vicious raiders and fast, relentless zombies.
Horror and tyranny reign in this new world and a war is looming on the horizon that only the bravest will choose to fight. The time has come to take a stand. The time has come to find a new kind of hero.
Safe Haven – Reap of the Righteous
Civilisation has crumbled in a matter of months. Now, fast-moving zombies and merciless raiders wreak havoc over the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Nowhere is safe. Death and terror lurk in shadow and daylight. The weak will fall, and only the strongest will survive.
Mike Fletcher and his family have battled through this dystopian wilderness to try and find sanctuary in the northwest region of Scotland. They thought they had succeeded. But now, a new horror has found them.
When the odds are insurmountable…when the fear is uncontrollable…when the pain of loss is unbearable, there are just two choices: fall to your knees or stand taller than you ever have before.
This war will decide the future. This war will decide everything.
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The Safe Haven Box Set (Books 1 to 3 in the Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Horror Series) by Christopher Artinian and narrated by Kim Bretton is where it’s at! Highly recommend this series if you are a zombie fan, new to the Artinian bandwagon (or looking for a refresher), or want one narrator for the series.
Book 1: It’s the beginning of the zombie apocalypse and Mike and his siblings learn they are not as safe in the quarantine zones at those in charge are leading everyone to believe. They make their way to their grandmother’s house in Scotland, meeting some good and some horrible people along the way. The first book is a little slow moving compared to the rest of the series- do yourself a favor and stick with it if you find yourself thinking this.
Book 2: Mike and his entourage are settling into their new location, but it’s not long before it’s under attack and things get complicated. You get zombies (descriptions are excellent), action, blood and gore, betrayal, love, family, bad guys, losses and gains, weapons, character growth, killer rats, and more. Even the minor characters add to the story all in a good way, especially Humphrey (the dog).
Book 3: The group is attempting to live a relatively normal life in Scotland until some demented folks arrive with nefarious plans. New characters are added to Mike’s group. This book has more of a focus on surviving the crazies and contains a lot of fast-paced action (don’t worry, there is Z action too). We learn a little more of Mike’s history and also get a look into Fry’s deranged mind.
The narrator, Kim Bretton, did a wonderful job. She brings the characters to life with a nice variety, has a good pace, and is easy-to-listen to. Def recommend giving her a listen.
If you enjoy a mix of character-driven and plot-driven elements, character development, characters that are not perfect or have a real person feel to them, and fast-paced action to your zombie story, this is the series for you. I love that the stories intertwine with his other series, The End of Everything. One thing is for sure, the series will continue to WOW you as it progresses.
Parental guidance/trigger warnings: The entire series takes place in the zombie apocalypse- death, torture, kidnapping for sex/forced sex work, swearing, weapons, violence, suicide, previous war mentioned, and other similar things may occur.
*I was given a free review copy of the audiobook box set at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you for allowing me to listen and review the books!
An outstanding edition featuring the first three books in the Safe Haven series, filled with fast paced, non stop action, and beautifully narrated by Kim Bretton. From the first page I was sucked into an adventure with Mike and his family as he struggles to lead them to safety and family, gathering friends and enemies along the way, he faces unspeakable evil, in hair raising situations. This heart pounding instalment shouldn’t be missed, it’s a shining example of the zombie genre and deserving of more than just 5 stars and one credit, I absolutely loved this book and cannot recommend it highly enough. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.