Redemption

Governed by Independence

De: Olen Baker

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In this gritty supernatural thriller, a former street medic turned convict must face down both metaphysical and mortal enemies when a narco-satanic cult begins turning his Texas prison into ground zero for the zombie apocalypse.

Bodhi never wanted to be a warrior monk. After losing his faith when he couldn't save a dying child in his ambulance, the Apache EMT found himself behind bars, affiliated with the Diamond Back MC. But when dark forces begin transforming his fellow inmates into the undead, Bodhi's medical knowledge and dormant spiritual heritage might be humanity's last hope.

As the walls of the West Texas prison become a battleground between the living and the dead, Bodhi must choose between the comfortable cynicism that landed him in prison and a calling he never wanted. With spell-casting cultists immune to conventional weapons and zombies hungry for fresh meat, his emergency medical training is about to get an supernatural upgrade.

"Redemption" combines the visceral action of "The Walking Dead" with the spiritual warfare of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, all set against the stark backdrop of the Texas justice system. Author Olen Baker draws from decades of first responder experience to create a unique hero's journey where faith, redemption, and roundhouse kicks collide. This is no ordinary zombie story—it's a tale about finding faith in the darkest places and learning that sometimes the best weapon against evil isn't a gun, but the truth you've been running from.
About the Author:
Olen Baker's journey from bookworm to storyteller spans as many adventures as his fiction. Raised in Southwest Texas, he found his first mentors in his grandfather's collection of Western novels, learning lessons about manhood and moral courage that would serve him through a remarkably diverse career in public service.

From rodeo grounds to hospital emergency rooms, from Navy vessels to prison corridors, Baker has spent over two decades on the front lines of emergency response. His experience as an EMT, firefighter, corrections officer, and security professional infuses his writing with gritty authenticity and hard-earned wisdom about human nature under pressure.

A student of both founding fathers and fantasy authors, Baker's unique perspective bridges the gap between traditional values and contemporary storytelling. His work reflects a deep commitment to exploring moral truths through fiction, offering readers heroes who stand for what's right even when it isn't convenient. Currently active in the first responder community, Baker continues to draw inspiration from real-life adventures while maintaining connection with readers through his website at regulator.solutions.

A good story of renewed faith.

Overall, this was a really good book. Really enjoyable in spite of the fact that the voice was AI. Otherwise it was a good story with memorable characters.