The Dealer of Hope: Adrian's March, Part One

Adrian's Undead Diary, Book 9

By: Chris Philbrook

Narrated by: James Anderson Foster

Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Adrian forgave himself. The undead have been banished and he's accepted the love of friends, family, and some strangers. He's started a better life.

Bastion grows day after day as pilgrims come to put down roots near the vaunted Trinity. Crops are growing, babies are being born, supplies are being salvaged, restful dreams are being had, and there's even talk that the government is surfacing to reform.

All his problems should be getting better now, right?

But some battles start after the last shot is fired.

They call themselves The Northern Valley Cooperative.

Adrian's known about them for years. Always on his fringe, never in his face, they built a fortress out of a ski resort, and brought everyone near them to heel. And now, with winter bearing down on Adrian's world, the NVC is marching south.

Are they friends, or are they foes?

Either way, Adrian's got a loaded gun on his hip, and he's surrounded by people he'd die for.

He just might.

The Dealer of Hope contains Adrian's journal entries from September 21, 2013 through November 30, 2013. It also contains the side fictions "Desperation", "Junkyard Dogs", "Strange Bedfellows", "No One's Home", "A City Laid Asunder", and "One Last Hurrah".

“Mr. Philbrook has come back with a fresh voice and story, without abandoning everything his fans loved about the series. It’s like a homecoming where all the warm feelings of familiarity drain out in dread as the front door opens.... Welcome home.” (Jeffrey Clare, author, All Things Zombie)

©2018 Chris Philbrook (P)2018 Chris Philbrook

Fantastic Listen

Once again, James Foster knocks it out of the park with his voice acting. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Chris Philbrook has created an impressive universe, and I look forward to more of his stories.

Good job Chris, and good job James!

The most fun I've had with my headphones on!

Adrian's Undead diary was way outside of my normal go to books. For years I had read the standard best sellers and celebrity book club suggestions. I found this series by accident and I am so glad I did. Honestly, it's so much fun! Chris makes every character colorful and genuine. I have listened to James Foster narrate so many books after I listened to these because he is one of the very best! And I have gone back a listened to the whole series many times. Book 9 is everything I craved for the main characters and then MORE! I have now read many series and books in the genre and I can say without a doubt this one is my favorite! Next level awesome! Can not wait for 10!

So glad AUD is backp.

Like a taste of water when you are thirsty..... This series left wanting more. The return of Adrian's Undead Diary is a great continuation with old friends and new ones. The format of journal entries along with some back stories just leaves me00 wanting more.

Fantastic!

I absolutely love this series and “The Dealer of Hope” is a perfect continuation in Adrian’s story. The author is very good at building and developing truly believable worlds. James Foster, who is one of my favorite narrators, always does a fabulous job with narration and book 9 was as flawless as the rest of his work! I highly recommend this series, this author, and this narrator and I’m looking forward to more from both of them!

A story so Intense you feel like you are there.

If you are looking for a great book then this line of books are for you. The story is so riveting, so compelling you will get lost in Adrian’s universe.

Love this series!

This is a great addition to the series. Loved it and the rest of the books in the series, and I can't wait for the next ones.

Back for more

Like I said in my review of the book, it's awesome to see Adrian and the gang back and to see what they've been up to since Adrian saved the world. Adding the returning voice talents of James Foster and it's like going back home again to visit old friends.

so glad the gangs all back!

This book, like the others is absolutely spectacular! Otis is my home boy. It was absolutely wonderful to walk into a familiar cast, with a new story. Chris brought his A game again with Adrien.

Shrinkflation!

Content and performance are great, just like the first series. However, I am distressed that the size of the novels appears to be shrinking, just like the size of tuna cans at the grocery store. I only get 2-3 days of listening a couple of hours a day before I have to wait a month for another credit. They appear to have split 1 book into 2 just to make extra bucks. Bogus.

Chris Philbrook does it again

Amazing books I am hooked I’m doing a book a day can’t say enough absolutely amazing please if you haven’t read his books