The Undead: Part 7

By: R. R. Haywood

Narrated by: Dan Morgan

Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's Summary

Chaos overtakes the fort when one of Howie’s group turns and starts killing survivors. Howie and his team are blamed and shunned but carry on their search for fuel to run generators in order to carry out research on the dog.

When Marcy realises the infection can cure diseases, and realising she can be strong and good, she decides to head to the fort to hand herself in to be examined, too. Howie is only partially convinced of her good intent, and, despite their hatred of one another, there is an undeniably strong connection between them.

Meanwhile, inmates inside a prison start killing each other, and Fletcher, an ex-power-lifter, is turned, becoming the most evil undead yet known.

©2015 R.R. Haywood (P)2015 Audible, Ltd

Another hit for the Undead series

Any additional comments?

There are some really bad people in this Part 7. Randall is bad to the core of his evil being!! Haywood also reveals, again, that human nature can upset the applecart. Debbie (the police Sergeant) behaves in a mean spirited, selfish, spiteful and ungrateful manner that has far reaching consequences. There are other characters who rise to the occasion and show that best that people can be. I continue to be impressed with Haywood's ability to create multi-layered characters - people you can love one minute and dislike the next. And Dan Morgan continues to bring them alive with his reading. Very talented reader!!

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Addicting

I'm not a zombie fan. Haven't watched the walking dead. Not sure how I ended up with this series, but I'm hooked. I love the characters and the evolution of the story keeps it interesting. I used to love Dave, but know I love Reginald. Dan took a bit to get used to his narrative and in book 1 I initially thought it was going to be a bad read. But as I got used to his style I realized he was actually good. Part 1 he seemed breathy and paused in odd places. But he seems to have overcome that. Now I love his character voices. I'll hear "Yes, Mr. Howie in my head forever.

The only thing about the plot that keeps "bugging" me is why with all these decaying bodies insects such as Mosquitos haven't become an issue for spreading the virus? Also, the rat think kind of came and went. No long term affects there!

Some times the foul language gets to me but I realize it's the character and have been able to tolerate it.

I'm just waiting for day 18. I've gone through 3 volumes in a week. Definitely addicting.

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Third time

Enjoy everytime I relisten. Hope Mr Haywood continues the series. Other zombie apocalypse stories abound but this not just action but great interaction of characters most entertaining.

Same old same old

This book did nothing for me that the previous six didn't. I didn't get to know the characters any better, I didn't get any grand insights into the backstory, and it doesn't seem like there's much to look forward to except more of the same. It was entertaining while it lasted, but I'll be looking for something else now

AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY

A complete tragedy as the enemy has a victory.

Never have I come across two characters who I wish would die painfully. Randall is the monster who should have been killed for his use of "Motherf*cker" but no NEEDS to be put down.

Debbie is the despicable cow that earned her place in the harshest swamps of Inferno.

A dark story getting even darker, and I am glued to each chapter. Bests bests.

THE ENDING!!!!

kdjfmndjdfmdmkdkd GOTTA START THE NEXT ONE NOW!! R.R. Haywood really knows how to write a book!

not the best nut ok.

I just do not like the idea of zombies looking to be good. Dave is the man and Howie is still Howie. the banter between Blowers Nick and Cookie is very entertaining.

Love the series but awlful for the most part

What disappointed you about The Undead: Part 7?

The Randall and Reggie characters are ridiculous. I'm not buying the story line and arc of the Zombies. Zombies needing hydration, getting tired, scared, all this evolution in 12 days. all this in-fighting and everyone at the fort gets this stupid and letting their guard down in just 12 days... not buying it. the Zombie virus mutating and maturing the human bodies and functions in 12 days .. don't buy it. are they living or dead? Zombie super serum like Thor, I can go on and on. how can you heal a disease if you're dead??? seem like the authored got bored with this one and as good as the last chapter was this one was awful and not realistic. I still love the interaction of Howie, Dave, Clarence and the lads and now the dog and that's what's gotten me through, and the Larnie and Howie story was an awesome part of the story. and the Timeline is so off.

What could R. R. Haywood have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Put actual care and passion into this chapter. do more study in human interactions and feelings. Make the story more realistic. Take time off until he was really ready to start the next chapter. and the Author really wanted to make a new type of creature he should have started a completely different story with new characters and not called them Zombies.

What does Dan Morgan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dan Morgan brings life to the characters. the only character I hated was Randall but it wasn't Dan's fault it was a poorly written character. Dan is an excellent story teller.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

It seem like the Author let his inexperienced little brother write most of the book and took over at the end. He still has magic with Howie, Dave, Clarence and the team, & Larnie.. I still want to see how the story plays out,

Any additional comments?

I want to finish the series out, pissed off over this chapter, and the turn off the story but hoping the Author can regain the passion for the story and bring it back to where it was.

Great series!!

I cannot get enough of these books. I can't wait until the next one. The characters are fantastic and the books exciting and very funny.

where's the next book???? I love this series!!

can't wait for the next part!!! hurry!! it's addicting!! I work alot need audible!! Ty

You will become hooked on this series!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes it is brilliant, it's so well written and narrated.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Meredith, she is a bad ass zombie killing dog!

What about Dan Morgan’s performance did you like?

He is so clear and brings the emotion to the words

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I'm so far into this series I feel for all the charicrptesr happiness, sadness, anger, fear and even lust (for a zombie!!!!)

Any additional comments?

Good news is that on R R Haywards website there are books upto day 18 so if like me you are just about to finish day 12 The story does not end there.
Not so good news is that audible doesn't seem to have any audio books past day 12.! So come on audible or who ever get Dan Morgan on the phone and tell him to get his bum in the recording studio! I need to know what happens next! Please don't let me down audible!

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Brilliant series all books are great!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Undead: Part 7 to be better than the print version?

I've listened to them all, not read any.

What did you like best about this story?

The way the main group communicate to one another the camaraderie is cleverly written and narrated. Being in Southen England I can relate to it as I live in London. Also as its done day by day, it can keep developing.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

So many hard to pick, I like the big confrontational fighting parts and then there relaxing banter after. It try's to show how they can come to terms with what is happening around them.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh, a lot!

Any additional comments?

Just want the books to keep coming!

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I NEED PART 8.

Would you listen to The Undead: Part 7 again? Why?

I'm starting it again tonight.
why?....why, you ask?
because it's awesome.

Who was your favorite character and why?

cookie and blowers.
not a fan of 'bantz' but they are hilarious.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I don't want to ruin the book for future readers.
all of them?!

Any additional comments?

I think Howie is the angel of death. in a good way!

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They just keep getting better and better

What made the experience of listening to The Undead: Part 7 the most enjoyable?

The great writing style and the narration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dave. Just because.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Can't pick just one.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning.

Any additional comments?

come on Amazon, start audiblising the rest of the series.

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Strong start and middle with an unexpected end

Any additional comments?

Very good overall, initially the main bad guy is a bit comical but I did eventually take him seriously. There is a bit of a character cull in this one, it does come a bit out of the blue.

The ending doesn't really make much sense to me and I lost a bit of respect for Howie for behaving like that! very out of character?

On to the next one :)

The best so far

If you could sum up The Undead: Part 7 in three words, what would they be?

The quality of this series is very inconsistent - some books are a decent length and others are very short (7hrs!). The story is all over the place, but by book 7 it really feels like the author is getting into their stride. There are some truly brave narrative choices, a number of very dark gut-wrenchingly putrid moments of violence and sexual abuse, and a huge amount of levity and humour. The inclusion of one Health & Safety-mad zombie lieutenant is a particular joy!

The Undead part 7

slightly long winded to get into the story and at times you knew what would happen however the ending with gripping and fully enjoyable I would definitely listen to it again I would recommend you read the whole series from start till now and then continue

best series ever!

absolutely love the undead series! my only problem is that because im so addictedi never get anything else done! The narator is one of the best ive heard (and i have listened to a lot of audio books)

Unturnoffable (if that was a real word)

What did you like most about The Undead: Part 7?

As always Cookie, "can i catch zombie" is just a tonic, you cant help but smile when hes around, and the bit with Meredith in the back of the Saxon before the big battle gives me chills. As in all his books he showcases the best of humanity and the worst, seriously the people at the petrol plant and the prisoners, what the actual F, but probably very realistic. The last battle in this book makes the listener run through the gauntlet of human emotions, and for me whenever i re listen or re read it i know it makes me cry. I hate the outcome of it but it does add to the story.

What did you like best about this story?

To see how the characters grow and find their feet. The author is in my opinion one of the best at getting right to the heart of a character, he has a fantastic grasp of human behaviour, but this is what makes his goodies feel like friends and his baddies vile, and his love of Dogs shine through in the beautiful way Meredith is written.

Have you listened to any of Dan Morgan’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I just think he gets better with each audio book. His range of voices have been fantastic. I love his Clarence.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Im not clever or funny enough to even attempt one :) ill leave the funnies to Mr Haywood.

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fantastic, but....

Beware Dan Morgan will be replaced in season 11 ruined whole series for me.
Haywood and Morgan was a match made in heaven.

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