Dead Hunger: The Flex Sheridan Chronicle

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I think it needs to be simplified a bit for us ordinary people! I also liked the amount of action in the book. WE had the events at the house, the police station, the CDC and the housing area, all of which I thought were nicely written and kept you wondering what was coming next. You must have plenty zombies in a zombie novel after all and this does not disappoint! I'm not as keen on the idea of these intelligent zombies who are finding a way to store the bodies in a cool place to preserve their food supply, but it did lead to an exciting rescue attempt so I put my preferences to one side and enjoyed the action.

Having zombies able to spray a mist from their eyes to make victims pass out was maybe a bit much for me though it was certainly different. I guess it makes a change to see that in a zombie book, but I hope the smart zombie thing isn't taken too far in this series if I read on. One big plot hole that bugged me was the police station search. Flex goes to a lot of trouble to find a pharmacy to get something to make Trina sleep in the car so she doesn't see the zombies and victims they pass.

Yes, a good idea, along with a big quilt for her to hide under to be out of sight in the car while Flex and Gem take care of business. So why drug her, then carry her into the dark police station, rendering you a hand short for using the guns, not checking all the bodies are really dead and having the zombies and gunfire inside waking her up? How could they take a young kid into a building that was dark and full of dead bodies, that they hadn't fully secured?

The other plot hole is how they lie to Trina all the time about her mother being away, yet discuss Jamie being dead and infected and locked up in the van outside while the girl is sitting at their feet-yet Trina doesn't know anything??? Despite a few flaws this is a decent, action packed zombiefest with good characters and plenty going on. It is well worth a read and I'll probably continue with the series. Jan 20, Amanda Felix rated it it was amazing. I am a zom-poc fan, don't deny it, don't make excuses for it. Eric Shelman can now be counted in those few writers I enjoy.

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The beginning of the series is told through the eyes of the main character, Flex Sheridan and the story begins rather quickly. He has called his little I am a zom-poc fan, don't deny it, don't make excuses for it. He has called his little sister intent on coming in for a visit, he lives in Georgia and she in Florida. But something is wrong and the words and screams he hears over the phone has him rushing to his sisters house although it takes him several hours to get there. Because he is several hours away the drive for him is distracting, not wanting to believe what he heard but fearing the worst.

Along the way, in hindsight, he pays no attention to the signs around him that something is not right with the world and what could be a precursor to a nightmare he will not soon awaken from. The horrific scene he discovers upon his arrival is only the beginning. He now has only his niece, six year old Trina and his ex girl friend, Gem, who has faced her own tragic turn of events and risks all to find him again. Together they cross Florida in search of help which they soon learn will not be forthcoming. And Gem is not the swooning girl type either. She arrives sporting an Uzi and knowing they will need food and supplies if they are to survive tells him how to find weapons; at a police station because they have the best evidence The five bond quickly as is necessary in these sudden times of danger around every corner while they try to understand what is happening.

And the biggest question of all is WHY? Why were they spared from what ever disease that afflicted so many and not them. The first book in the series does not dwell overly much on the how and why of it, just their attempts at securing a safe haven until they can make sense of a world suddenly gone mad. One thing is made very clear, whether they want to call them zombies or not, these are no ordinary zombies, for they have a secret They really don't want to seek out other survivors reasoning they are better off on their own not wanting the headache that will surely come with a large group.

And too, they now have Trina to consider.

These people are not hero's rushing in to save mankind and they don't make excuses about it. They want to be safe. Hemp is invaluable because of his background, Flex is not so bad himself and Gem and Charlie are not the whining, helpless female type. They hold their own and in some cases better than the men which is a plus in this new world. And the twist in the Zombie mystery kept me reading to the last page. It's different and that is what I look for but it has to be good and I got both.

Oct 23, Alina rated it it was amazing Shelves: The Name Eric A. Shelman was floating true the eter, on manny of my friends Facebook pages. The series Dead Hunger was highly recomended, and i was a litle bitt sceptic. I started to read in the evening, thinking that i will only gett a few pages and call it a day. At 2 am in the morning i was struggling to put the kindle down and go to sleep.

I read the book in toe sittings and only because work has this habbit of interfiering with my reading. Because i always feel that i have the duty to actually The Name Eric A. Because i always feel that i have the duty to actually read a book that i purchase, i decided to buy just book 1 first now i am sad, i should have brought the set, because they are just actually great The hero has actually a funny name, Flex, first i was thinking about a bodybuilder guy, but he is actually a down to earth electrician.

The story is catchy and fast, and the end leaves you there, wishing for some more.. You wanna know who this guys are, buy the book, read it and you will find out more. Because i always tell something about the Zombies , i must say, chappeau, Eric A Shelman brings something new to the Zombie as a dead but living and feeding entithy. Shelmans Zombies can produce a neurotoxine that can put a human in a temporary coma, that spiked my interest. The Story line flows free, the caracters are natural and believable, there are not artificial or forced.

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The connection btw our hero, Flex Sheridan and the leading lady Gem is honest and strong, ist like a warm feeling that spreads out of the book. The only thing that i think was a litle bitt forced was the way the toe of them met again. He was just about to burry his niece and she was just standing there, looking for him. But i can look over this, because Gem is the kind of woman that can handle the zombie apocalypse.

I will buy the next ones , and will be enternained for a few days at the speed that i go true the pages, my kindle is smoking. Dec 12, Rebecca rated it really liked it Shelves: Dead Hunger is an action packed, heat packing, zombie killing, fast paced ride! When Flex goes to check on his sister he walks into a horrific surprise waiting for him. The atmosphere that Mr. Shelman creates while Flex is at his sisters house opened up the story to the fact that the whole world was about to change--being overrun with zombies. That really pulled me in. While Flex is at his sisters house he meets up with his old girlfriend, Gem.

I liked Flex and Gem together but separate I had a hard time relating to her. Hemp is a genius scientist and a jack of all trades Did I mention his accent? Yes, I know I just sounded a little scary, but he made super cool stuff. I think he is my favorite character and I am really excited for his book. If you like zombie reads I think you will like Dead Hunger. One of my favorite quotes: You get bit, you become one. But, I enjoyed Dead Hunger. Happy Reading, Rebecca www.

Jan 27, Darren Dilnott rated it it was amazing. ZA books like Eric A. Shelmans, Dead Hunger are a rare breed. This ZA story is almost traditional in it's inception, but this is so much more than that. Could beautiful be used to describe Dead Hunger? I believe it can, and parts of the story, are truly touching, and heartbreaking. The characterization is immense ZA books like Eric A. The characterization is immense, and deeply solid, with Flex, our main hero recounting the beginning of the ZA.

There is simply nothing to dislike about Flex. He feels real, and authentic. Be in no doubt, that this book has the gore factor, but know the author, has poured a ton of emotion into each character, making them so real, they almost jump off the page. There's no Rambo, brute force, super hero's in this book. The characters are genuine, and you feel the struggles they encounter, morally, and physically. Written with such effortless fluidity, i found myself swept along with the survivors, feeling their pain, and fear. One of the best ZA books I've had the pleasure to read.

Aug 27, R Martine rated it it was amazing. Have you ever made such a drastic mistake that at one point it becomes all you can think about? That's what it's like for Flex Sheridan as the unbelievable, unimaginable happens He finds himself lost in thought as he makes a long distance road trip to an even more gruesome nightmarish reality.

What he discovers there will drastically change his life forever He will have to reach deep within himself to his very soul to discover all that lies in wait, along the way he will find friends new a Have you ever made such a drastic mistake that at one point it becomes all you can think about? He will have to reach deep within himself to his very soul to discover all that lies in wait, along the way he will find friends new and old Together this little band of warriors and misfits truly finds out what it is like to love, laugh, cry, rage, battle on in the face of insurmountable odds and not just survive, but learn and grow as a team to become a force to be reckoned with in this post zompoc saga.

You really need to read this and don't stop here, read them all Mar 22, JenniferJ rated it liked it Shelves: I liked it alot but it really was just your average zombie apocolypse story. Nothing really new was brought to the table except for these zombies are thought to have some sort of awareness like they actually can think because of the way some of them acted but I can't really explain it further without spilling to much I feel like the second book will be more entertaining as this first one mostly just sets the stage and puts the players on the field so to speak.

I really liked the fact that th I liked it alot but it really was just your average zombie apocolypse story. I really liked the fact that the women in this story were just as tough as the men and NOT standing on the sidelines squeeling save me save me.

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Mar 29, Phillis rated it really liked it. Well that was a fast read! My first zombie book and I kinda liked it. I guess I better get the next one to see if I'll like it any better. It was kind of creeping thinking what if this ever happened. I gather zombies aren't particularly smart but these seemed to be developing some kind of communicative intelligence. At least enough to be able to "work" together to kill and feed.

Shelman has a way with telling a story that makes me want to read the next Flex Sheridan Chronicle of Zombies. I thoug Well that was a fast read! I thought the small cast of characters was a nice grouping. I'm wondering if they will add more to their little family. I am wondering how the dog is going to fit in all of this.

Aug 15, Pamela rated it it was amazing Shelves: I love Zombie based novels. I love the urgency of the books. I especially love when you can get involved emotionally.

This is a good one. Flex and his crew are likable and though sometimes it all seems to fall into place a bit too easy - it's quite engaging and readable. Now I HATE that all these type books are drug out over several series and usually I stop at one except for a few, and this one is in the category of when I get paid I will get all the rest because I am interested in seeing what d I love Zombie based novels.

Now I HATE that all these type books are drug out over several series and usually I stop at one except for a few, and this one is in the category of when I get paid I will get all the rest because I am interested in seeing what direction this goes in. From the reviews, I won't be disappointed. Feb 09, Amanda rated it really liked it. My name is Amanda, and I am a book snob. This book had been popping up in my recommendations for months and I kept bypassing it, just because I was totally not feeling the artwork on the cover.

There it was, day after day, until finally I just said what the hell. Could I ever smack myself for waiting. The book was incredibly entertaining, and very engaging. Fun plot to follow and just overall enjoyable. I still snicker a little at the corny names, I mean really a genius called "Hemp"? But I am ve My name is Amanda, and I am a book snob. But I am very glad that I did read it, and I cant wait to read the others! Nov 12, ocmomruns rated it really liked it. My first Zombie book! I had no idea what to expect. I really enjoyed the book and the characters.

I loved the playful relationship between Flex and Gem and also Flex and Trina. Flex is tough but also a softy. The end of the book made me tear up a little. It was a great book, the action, suspense, were balanced perfectly with Flex's sense of humour. I look forward to reading more books by Eric A. Jun 18, Carey rated it liked it. Great book, then why 3 stars? Only because I felt somethings were missing. There was some confusion for me about how certain things happened or came about. I was reassured by the author it's because the answers are revealed in the next books in the series.

Once I read those, I may just change my star rating!

View all 3 comments. Feb 16, Amy Flowers rated it it was amazing Shelves: I was a lucky winner of this book, and loved it!!!!! I was so sad when Flex had to take care of his sister! This is going to be a series that I own in paperback and on my kindle. I recently purchased the kindle version of this, and have purchased the second and third books for my kindle.

Love Flex, Gem, Hemp and Charlie!!! I'm invested I must say that I've been trying to find a series that has a good family affects to it. I've read two other series that has me invested so I was hoping this would too! I love that they consider themselves family and they just met but they also know that will not survive without each other! Apr 25, Shellie Brewer rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book was exactly what I thought it would be Incredible writing with gore and zombies and compassion and the struggle to stay alive.

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I do not know why but I can not get enough of these type of stories and this one does not let me down at all. I have started reading the second one and it already has me hooked too. May 17, Tamara rated it it was amazing. This is definitely a well-rounded zombie adventure.

A slam-dunk introduction to the saga by a talented author that deserves a high-five for not going too far over the top. The character development was spot on and you fall instantly in love with everyone. The story line is quick paced and pretty hard to put down. I was up until the wee hours of the morning reading it and when I did fall asleep I dreamed about it.

My favorite moment was when Flex and Hemp were on the elevator heading in to the garage. What took place in that elevator had me horrified, nauseous, and laughing all at the same time.

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It was a great combination of feelings and emotions for me. My favorite character is really hard to pick and I'm sure will be changing throughout the series but in this book it was Flex. I loved his swearing, logic and honesty throughout the book. He was a great narrator. It has hard not to fall in love with the rest of the characters.

I do love them especially Gem and her gun excitement. If you love zombies, humor, cursing, badass characters, zombies with a unique I look forward to reading the rest of the series and the next book seems to be from Gem's point of view which will be fascinating. I'm sure it will be just as hard to put down and I will get no sleep until I finish this series.

My poor husband will have to put up with the light being left for a little bit longer. If you love zombies, humor, cursing, badass characters, zombies with a unique twist then I recommend this series for you! One person found this helpful. According to Amazon, I purchased this wayyy back in August. Yes, my To Be Read list is that huge. I am a fast reader and still, it took that long to reach this one. I want to add that prior to even reading this book, I was enamored with this author. I have met authors that were not very friendly and it can ruin a good read.

Yeah, he really is that cool. My first impressions of the book were not totally awesome though, I will admit.

Series: Dead Hunger / The Flex Sheridan Chronicles

The main character is Flex Sheridan, along with his girl Gem, later joined by a scientist named Hemp. But I would not be dissuaded by my often-proved-wrong pre-judgment. Because the character is so well-fleshed and such a cool dude that you want to be his friend. He steps right in to the zombie apocalypse in situ when he runs to rescue his sister who is exhibiting strange behavior. I was fully engulfed in the story, movie playing in my head as I read along and when Gem joined the show, well, I liked her too. The situations feel real, the suspense is nail-biting and the emotion is gut-wrenching.

Then read everything else he wrote. Then friend him on Facebook: I could NOT put it down! Book 1 is told through the eyes of Flex Sheridan of Lula, Georgia. It was like something out of the House of Horrors or a horror movie. So they decide to head back home which is where they find Hemp, they later find Charlie. See all reviews. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item? Customers who viewed this item also viewed. On the Run Book 1. Rock N' Roll Zombie Prelude. There's a problem loading this menu right now.

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