Into the Badlands
What is often conspicuously absent from these product descriptions is a personal message from the author to the potential reader. Why did I write this book? What am I trying to say? And, maybe most importantly, why will you, the reader, want to purchase this book?I have two small children. As a parent my job is to teach them the difference between right and wrong, and to instill within them the virtues of hard work and determination.Our protagonist in this novel, Ed, must also do this, but he must do this in a world that's been completely decimated by the worst pandemic in history. Infected humans are now raving "zombies", devoid of emotion and conscience, viciously killing anyone who gets in their way. Every day is a desperate struggle for survival.This really isn't a "shoot-em up" zombie book. Sure, there are "zombies", guns, and gory deaths. There are wasted towns and cities. Ultimately, however, this book is more about retaining one's humanity when the rest of the world has lost it. It's about never giving up hope. It's about a father's unfaltering devotion to his children. It's about perseverance. It's about holding on to the things that make us human, no matter what the cost.I believe the story within "Into the Badlands" embodies these concepts, and based on the reviews it seems to be resonating with readers. In the end this is what every writer wants.So if you liked "The Road", "The Walking Dead", or "28 Days Later" then you might enjoy this book as well. Thanks for your interest!