Jurassic Dead Box Set

By: Rick Chesler, David Sakmyster

Narrated by: Andrew Tell

Length: 22 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Now available in one discounted collection, the Jurassic Dead omnibus edition includes all three novels in the action-horror trilogy that New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry calls, "A wild collision of modern SF and old-school horror...over the top, inventive and scary fun!"

Jurassic Dead

An Antarctic research team hoping to study microbial organisms in an underground lake discovers something far more amazing: perfectly preserved dinosaur corpses. After one thaws and wakes ravenously hungry, it becomes apparent that, like life, death will find a way.

Environmental activist Alex Ramirez, son of the expedition's paleontologist, came to Antarctica to defend the organisms from extinction, but soon learns that it is the human race that needs protecting.

Jurassic Dead, Book 2: Z-volution

After the discovery of a dormant zombie virus in preserved Antarctic dinosaur specimens, billionaire visionary and megalomaniac William DeKirk proceeds with his plan to unleash a zombie-dinosaur army upon the world, starting with Washington D>C. The US military struggles to prevent the contagion's spread and to defend against the onslaught of prehistoric monstrosities as all-out war breaks out between the living and the dead.

However, DeKirk has even farther-reaching plans. Modifying the virus to allow for greater control, he intends to impart upon himself all the benefits of zombie-ism - near indestructibility, immortality, and immunity to attacks of other zombies, including the dinosaurs, which he can now direct at will. Nothing can stop him from eradicating civilization as we know it, except possibly returning heroes Alex Ramirez and Veronica Winters.

The unlikely pair must rescue the one scientist who may hold the key to arresting the zombie apocalypse, a CDC expert trapped in a besieged Atlanta office. Can they secure the antidote and turn the tide before the plague reaches its full potential, or will the planet return to the dominion of its long-extinct masters and a new tide of undead humanity?

Jurassic Dead, Book 3: Ctrl-Z

Three months after the fall of Washington D.C., the planet is a hellish battleground for an all-out war between prehistoric undead forces and the scattered remnants of the living. Billionaire William DeKirk, now ruling the last vestiges of civilization, is human no longer, but rather an unpredictable rogue driven by a noxious blend of primordial virus and modern day sociopath. He deliberately spreads the zombie plague across the world and deploys his dinosaur-human army to destroy survivors or coerce them into pledging allegiance to his undead flag.

But the resistance movement has its own plan to hit Ctrl-Z and undo the zombie apocalypse. In his darkest moment yet, Alex must confront the grim reality that the only way to defeat a monster is to become one himself.

©2014, 2017 Rick Chesler and David Sakmyster (P)2017 Rick Chesler and David Sakmyster

Cool Idea; Passes The Time

This series delivers what you would expect from the title, undead dinosaurs. They go on a rampage that begins in Antarctica, then quickly spreads throughout the world (thanks to human intervention).The stories are good, but not great.

One of the problems I had at a few points in the books is how unbelievable the events are. There are seemingly endless dinosaur corpses around, nearly intact, just waiting to be unleashed on the world. The pterodactyls in particular seem plentiful. Then there is the extremely rapid transformation of people once they are bitten. Without ruining the story, people undergo changes that make them more than traditional zombies.

But then I realized something; this is science FICTION! While the hordes of dinosaurs were still a bit difficult to fathom, once I remembered to embrace the fiction element of the writing, I became more accepting of the series as a whole. When it's science fiction, all limitations are abandoned. So really, it was a ME problem. Still, the plots were good but not great.

The narrating was overall good, though again not great. Andrew Tell has some talent, but at this point I don't expect he will be compared with Scott Brick, Ray Porter, or Johnny Heller. That isn't to say he won't improve, he's just not there right now.

This series will certainly help pass the time, but I did find that I wanted to take a break between each book. I separated each by listening to a different book, which helped keep my interest for each one individually.

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I avoided this book for a long time

this is one of those books where the premise seemed so outlandish I waited till it went on sale. However it was surprisingly good. find the box set or one credit is definitely worth the investment.

Dr. A

Prehistoric Fantasy

I figured that I would give this a try since it includes the whole series. I do not buy the serialized books anymore unless they can stand alone or are offered like this. And I’m glad I did. This is an above average zombie tale with enough different takes/unique angles to make it a unique zombie tale. The action sequences are done right and there are plenty of them. The characters could be more developed, but it doesn’t take away much from the story.
You definitely grow to like the characters and you will root for their survival.

The narration is good to great. He brings the characters to life by being pretty versatile.

Now, some will say you have to suspend belief because of some of the storylines in this book. I would say...it’s a zombie novel.

However, I still recommend this novel with the caveat that it’s just an above average tale that I would read just for fun. Don’t expect too much...but don’t expect it to be one of those awful stories written by an author during their lunch breaks.

Wow.... Terrible

I don’t write reviews. I don’t not finish books. I finished this one out of pure will power. It was terrible. Narrator was terrible, story was terrible, all of it was terrible.

new twist.

new twist to an old story. not bad. a bit slow at times but worth the listen.

Well done

engaging story. story has the ability to make you really dislike the bad guy while still begging for more story so you can see what he's going to do next.

Whoop whoop

Great box set, I would recommend to anyone for a fun, freaky read. Now let’s have another.

Amazing story if you like it zombies and dinosaurs

It is incredible zombies plus dinosaurs who would’ve thought of a thing!!! What I find interesting about this book is zombies are the dinosaurs work together it is a very good book you will not be disappointed find this book

Not whatcha think

I was not sure what to expect but pleasantly surprised by the content, action, twists, turns and constant surprise. Very well done and performed. Highly recommend this set.

For young adults/teens

Amazon should rate these books especially since they cost adult prices. The storyline sounded interesting. But the execution was puerile, cliched, and uninteresting.

As I read the first book, I could feel my IQ dropping. I was disappointed & will not be finishing the series. I stopped reading the first book.

enjoyed but

the box set is just all chapters no book demarcation and that's kind of annoying

Would make a good movie

Not bad at all, would love to see this as a movie. Has got good references and nods to modern pop culture. Would've loved to get more of an Alpha's abilities and possible mutations and evolutions down the road.
What happens when the Prions continue strengthening the specimen based on different situations? Could an Alpha naturally occur?

excellent

Great listening relay enjoyed it definitely recommended 😃 😃 .......... . . . . . .

Mediocre

I love unbelievable stories but hate unbelievable characters. I cannot really explain what I mean without spoilers.

Story is okay, it's just a bit bland.

Struggled to get through it, got halfway through and returned the book. The story just doesnt grab you and the narrator grates on you with the different tones of voices.

Fantastic Horror Boxset

I really enjoyed all three audiobooks in this excellent Boxset, the action was fast paced and believable. The narration by Andrew Tell was just brilliant and he really brought each character to life.
I highly recommend this book to ball Sci-fi and horror fans.