Those Left Behind

Zombie Fallout 10

By: Mark Tufo

Narrated by: Sean Runnette

Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

One fateful decision - that is all it takes to either unravel all the Talbot clan has achieved or fulfill their desire for safety. Many are lost, though others return; this is the story of their struggle to survive and in remembrance of those left behind.

©2016 Mark Tufo (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

as riveting as the others

Zombie Fallout 10: Those Left Behind is as riveting as the others.  From day one, it has been clear that Mike Talbot is unique and is full of witty sarcasm.  He continues to hold the world and fate of his loved ones in his hands knowing that one mistake or judgment can bring it all crashing down around him.  We say goodbye to some longtime favorites and witness the return of some not so favorite people (will not spoil anything here).  BT proves himself more than capable of handling Knox in a hilarious yet unique manner then stepping aside so Mike and Knox can measure who has the biggest ... and most believable lie in a standoff.

I have watched Mark Tufo grow as a writer working his audience without mercy subjecting them to moments of humor, darkness and sarcastic wit.  He weaves his stories well and connects them expertly.  Tufo grows suspense even when you know what’s going to happen next because he puts a slight spin on it eliciting a “I really didn’t see that one coming” response. His characters continue to grow and show more of their true colors and intestinal fortitude.  Tufo has created and grown Talbot, BT, and Trip in many ways making them seem more life-like.    I would not be surprised to see Talbot, BT and Trip being selected, hands down, as the best folks to be stranded with in an apocalypse.

Tufo, as usual, keeps his listeners off-balance but this time with an unlikely frenemy that has turned over a new leaf ... Don’t miss this book, the darkness is beginning again but more intensely and with gripping action.  As a storyteller, Tufo is an artisan who hones his skills and books with precision – his internal dialogues are excellent and unfortunately for some of us – right on the money realism wise!

As usual the narrator, Sean Runnette takes the book and owns it Talbot style.  He draws the listeners in and holds them there with his talent and skill at projecting Mike, BT and the other characters to perfection.  His voice is clear and he drops Talbot witticisms skillfully, almost as if second nature.

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HILARIOUS AND GRIPPING!! UH OH THERE'S A CLIFFY!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Those Left Behind to be better than the print version?

Always is....Unless Sean can come and read it from the book for me, sitting on my couch...lol

What other book might you compare Those Left Behind to and why?

You cant compare Mark...Mark is a weirdo, and that is why us weirdo's love him!!!

Which character – as performed by Sean Runnette – was your favorite?

Always Trip!!! lol Then Mike, Then Bt!!!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Oh this whole series needs a movie...or a tv show...Netflix Original Hulu...something!!! I would watch religiously!!!!

Any additional comments?

I love Mark Tufo...he not only is a talented author, he is a great person...his wife is too...she would have to be to deal with his craziness...lol And Sean Runnette IS the one and ONLY Mike Talbot!

The group is just barely making it...but they are survivors and Mike will always fight for his friends and family...The Beginning of this book with the Deneaux scene..WOW...I was Like SERIOUSLY? She is sooo evil...but I did not want that to happen to her...and she recovered like a champ..she really is cold blooded...and there is seriously something going on between her and Mike...they are developing a kind of kinship that is creepy crazy...and Trip is really communing with something supernatural..I think we may even see some sort of crossover universe happening here soon...

MAJOR CLIFFY ENDING!! LOL I know that makes some people angry...but I dont mind a cliffy...that just tells me the story isn't over yet, and that makes me very happy!!!

GREAT LISTEN AND SUPER COOL SERIES...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT..AND EVERYTHING MARK TUFO WRITES..JUST 1 CLICK THEM ALL...THANK ME LATER!!!

Love it but getting kinda old

Now this has got to be one of my favorites and most unique book series that i have listened to. That being said my god it is getting a bit stale. Mike is an awesome character but he is stagnant ( never changing) an i guess that was the appeal from book series to book series he was who he is. Which is fine but he also never gets better even after he became a half vamp. In the book he is kind of the game changer guy that when he shows up everyone is like thing will be ok now that he has arrived. The thing is Mike has no more skills then the next man i would go as far as to say he has less skills then most. What he does have a superabundance of is LUCK!!! and only that. In adventure after adventure book after book he is just the luckiest guy in the room. He only survives every single situation and i mean every single he has ever been in all of the book series by the skin of his teeth. And it's getting kinda old. I long for Mark to write a hero who is just a little more competent and can handle his s**t stuff(you know what i mean). The only reason i don't think i could take Mike Talbot is because i am afraid he will trip fall on his ass and causing he gun to go off with a direct shot into my forehead which will then Ricochet and kill everyone else in the room except himself but the bullet does graze his calf because he isn't Mike without some bad luck as well.

So disappointed

My husband and I have been waiting excitedly for this book to be released, he drives a lot for work and I'm home by myself so we like to listen to the same books and talk about them, I'm sad to say this was my first disappointment in any of the Mark Tufo series we've listened to (Zombie Fallout, Indian Hill and Lycan Fallout). It seems it was a fluff book, something to just put out there without any substance, like the people were begging for another book so he threw one out there. And also, I don't know if anyone thought this too but we did : POSSIBLY SKIRTING A SEMI SPOILER - Did anyone else think that Knox sounded extremely similar to Neegan from The Walking Dead?!?!
Like I said, sooooo disappointed with this one. It was really short too, 21 (or was it 23, can't remember) chapters including all the prologues and epilogues... Go back a few books that were full of substance and you'll see 46 chapters and others in the 30's. Ok, I'll end my rant/boo-hooing, I just literally finished and I'm so bummed I'm actually leaving a review and I never do that! I'm still a fan, I even follow Mark Tufo on Facebook and I'm looking forward to the next Indian Hill book BUT as much as I want it NOW, take your time and make it great!

great read

this book was great from the beginning to the end I love this book

Ehhh

Not as good as the the 1st few, really dragging it out now. I think the author needs to re-read some of his own work He seems to be forget his own character's back ground and storyline. Seems like he has lost the passion he had when writing the 1st few. Forgive my spelling and punctuation, review via app on cell phone.

oh snaps.

damn Mark tufo did it again. he made a great book that leaves you craving more. I can't wait to see what happens to the talbot clan.

He did it again!!

I love this book series can't wait for book 11.! I hope the series goes on forever I will keep listening! storyline is fresh still after 10 books . he still keeping my interest keep going.

One of my FAVORITE series!

I love this series so much. Sean Runette does an amazing job with the narration. I love all of the tangent series off of this one. Mark Tufo is one of the best post-apocalyptic writers out there. I can't get enough of him! Keep cranking out the books! I can't wait for the next ones in each of the Michael Talbot stories!!!!

oh boy!!

sitting on the edge of my seat..then bam!!..thats it!..oooooo..so when is 11 coming out?..let me answer that..not soon enough
bravo!!..well done!

The best series just keeps going

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

Yes, but they need to read the whole series

What does Sean Runnette bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Sean Runnette is simply the voice of Mike Talbot....and "strangely" Vivian Denoe couldn't be anyone else's voice

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Several

Any additional comments?

All of the Talbot multiverse books are good (Lycan Fallout, Indian Hill, and even the collaboration with John O'Brian with the Shrouded World books)...

But the ZF series is simply the very best of them.

Mark Tufo always leaves you wanting more

As always Mike gets himself into more trouble and you are left climbing the walls wanting the next instalment.

fallout superb fantastic

Another fallout book, another superb talbot adventure, another fantastic book by Tufo. Long may they continue.

Funnier & Funnier

I nearly put my car into the North Sea listening to the beginning of this book. I hope nobody was watching me laughing away to myself as they passed. Awesome as usual cannot wait for the next instalment.

Another great story

I love these books. Mike's description of marmite made me spit my tea out I was laughing so much. excitement, sadness and loads of laughs
enjoyed it as much second time round

Every book invokes a rollercoaster of emotions!!!

Just finished listening to ZF - 10... Not left a review before, couldn't resist this time... The characters, you can't help but get drawn in to what happens next to/for them... Trip is just lol glorious! Off to get book 11 ;)

Love everything Mark Tufo

I Love everything Mark Tufo - I am currently re-listening to the whole Zombie Fallout series before listening to the new book (14) - and it’s even better (believe it or not) 2nd time around
Thanks Mark you are an awesome writer

topper.

Another great book from mark. Thank you for the entertainment and please keep writing them. thanks again.

Satisfaction guaranteed

Again, great story, story with suspense and humour, and a great imagination with a great performer to portray.
100% as always

great book

love it. just want more and more. let's you back and forth but not further forward