Mountain Man [Kindle Edition]

Keith C Blackmore (Author), Lynn O' Dell (Editor)

Book Description

Boomstick.
Samurai bat.
Motorcycle leather.
And the will to live amongst the unliving.

Augustus Berry lives a day-to-day existence comprised of waking up, getting drunk, and preparing for the inevitable day when "they" will come up the side of his mountain and penetrate his fortress. Living on the outskirts of a city and scavenging for whatever supplies remain after civilization died two years ago, Gus knows that every time he goes down into undead suburbia could be his last.

Contains graphic language and scenes of violence. Book two is now available.


The Complete Series Order:

Book 1: Mountain Man
Book 2: Safari
Book 3: Hellifax

Also :

The
Hospital (a single short story, also part of the collection "Cauldron
Gristle." This story happens six months before the events of "Mountain
Man." )

Product Details

• File Size: 405 KB
• Print Length: 228 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006MV7I6U
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,064 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 50 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Zombie Book On Kindle February 1, 2012

By Zombiephile

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I just finished reading Mountain Man and have to say it is, in my opinion, the best written Zombie novel on kindle. So much so that I felt I should write this review, my first ever. While the action is great this is a character driven story from my point of view because this author can actually write. Due to the authors talent with his characters this novel has a very unique and original feel in its approach to telling a story within a Zombie Apocalypse setting. The book was a great mix of true zombie gore and character development. Not a fast paced thrill ride, not a knock in this case, but a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read. The climatic action sequence was exceptional by the way. This is one of only two zombie books with a scene that actually had me laughing uncontrollably. It wasn't that the scene, I won't spoil it for you, was hysterically funny on it's own merit but the fact that I had come to feel like I truly had gotten to the know the character's involved and, like a close friend accidentally spewing beer out of his nose, it just makes you laugh your ass off. It might have been just me since I was up till 2am because I could not put the book down. Gus is such a well fleshed out, pardon the expression, main character. You sympathize with him, feel like you know who this guy is, and wish you hand a chance to meet him. You can't help but want to be a part of the story to help him kick some zombie/human asses, down a lethal amount of rum and whiskey out on the balcony, or pat him on the back when he is hurting. The only change I would have made is to have Gus a marlboro red man. Cigs go so well with booze after all. The only thing further I have to add is where is the line for the sequel and when is it coming out.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Unlimited suplies of zombies and rum. What could go wrong? March 6, 2013

By Rick Galer

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Here's a book with a really flawed main character. Gus didn't see the apocalypse coming and put the ultimate survival plan into effect. He got lucky and found someone else's. He's an alcoholic and finds a liquor distributorship. Since it takes place in Canada he's always looking for guns and ammunition instead of having a well stocked arsenal. He makes mistakes. He swears. Some say too much. Come on, I suppose they would expect something like "Well, golly dang, here comes another zombie hoard that wants to eat me alive."
Gus soon partners up with Scott who is just a step or two up on the cooth ladder from Gus and the drinking and zombie smashing continues. They break things, they screw up and they find a way to survive, not in the macho "ready for anything" mode, but in the more realistic "wish I hadn't done that" mode.
I think most readers will really enjoy this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ball scratching did'nt bother me a bit...this was a great gorey read January 28, 2013

By donnac218

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Loved, Loved, Loved this series, the only complaint I have is not one I can share as it will ruin the book for those of you wondering if the book is any good.
This book and the rest of the series which I purchased within two days of each other were pure action set on greased wheels. I loved going into the stores,
going through abandoned homes, killing zombies, and Gus was so down to earth, loved the guy. Writer kept me very entertained and I hope to see more in this
series after Hellifax which I picked up this evening. GREAT BOOK KEITH add more to the series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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"Hyperion" by Dan Simmons
"It" by Stephen King (followed by "Salem's Lot" and "On Writing")
"Gates of Fire" by Steven Pressfield
"The Elfstones of Shannara" by Terry Brooks
"Lonesome Dove" (and the sequels) by Larry McMurty
"Conan the Barbarian" by Robert E Howard
"Legend" by David Gemmell
"A Game of Thrones" by George RR Martin
"The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx
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"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
"A Dream of Eagles" by Jack Whyte
"Armor" by John Steakley (and "Vampires" as well)
"Run" and "Pines" by Blake Crouch


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Stephen King

Alan Dean Foster

Haruki Murakami

David Gemmell

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