Wanted: Dead or Undead [Kindle Edition]

Angela Scott (Author)

Book Description

WINNER: Kindle Book Review Best Indie Book of 2012 - Young Adult
WINNER: League of Utah Writers Golden Quill Award 2012
FINALIST: The 2012 USA Best Book Awards (sponsored by USA Book News) - Young Adult
SECOND PLACE: The 2012 Sharp Writ Book Awards - Young Adult

Evolved Publishing presents the award-winning Wanted: Dead or Undead
(Book 1 of The Zombie West Series) by Angela Scott. (Young Adult, Zombie
Western Romance)
 
Trace Monroe doesn't believe in luck. He never has. But when a fiery-headed cowgirl saunters through the saloon doors, wielding shotguns and a know-how for killing the living dead, he believes he just may be the luckiest man alive.

Trace wants to join Red's posse, but she prefers to work alone--less messy that way. In order to become her traveling companion, Trace has to agree to her terms: no names, no questions, and if he gets bit, he can't beg for mercy when she severs his brain stem.

He agrees, knowing only that Red is the sharpest shooter he's ever encountered. The fact she's stunning hasn't escaped his attention either.

What he doesn't know, is that Red has a very good reason to be on top of her game. She not only has the answer for how they can all outlive the plague taking over the wild, wild west, she IS the answer.

This eBook is DRM-free.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It was well written, well plotted and VERY entertaining (even the lovey dovey aspects of it!) If you like a good shoot out, and zombies trying to eat your brains for brunch, pick it up... you won't be sorry." - KindleObsessed Reviews

"I should probably preface this review by warning you that I don't care for Westerns, or Zombies. The fascinating thing about this, is that Angela Scott has managed to combine them into a story that I absolutely LOVE! I had so much fun reading this book, and somehow couldn't wait to find out what happens next while hating that each page was bringing me closer to the end of it (is the sequel out yet? when can I read THAT?! Pant, Pant, Pant)" - Rebecca L. Fisk "BookWorm"

"If you enjoyed The Forest of Hands and Trees, then you'll enjoy this zombie novel set in the old west. Angela Scott does a tremendous job of finding the perfect balance between the zombie part, the romance part, and the emotional part. The writing was fantabulous and certain events totally sucked me in" - Laura Pauling

"Let me start by saying that this book is exactly what you'd want. You look at the title and the concept, and you think, "Wow, that's a cool idea," and you open the book and start reading, and it turns out that the book and idea ARE cool. No disappointment here: this one's a thrilling survival tale set in an apocalyptic Old West, and it's definitely worth the read." -John Anthony Allen

About the Author

Angela Scott hears voices. Tiny fictional people sit on her shoulders and whisper their stories in her ear. Instead of medicating herself, she decided to pick up a pen, write down everything those voices tell me, and turn it into a book. She's not crazy. She's an author. For the most part, she writes contemporary Young Adult novels. However, through a writing exercise that spiraled out of control, she found herself writing about zombies terrorizing the Wild Wild West--and loving it. Her zombies don't sparkle, and they definitely don't cuddle. At least, she wouldn't suggest it. She lives on the benches of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains with two lovely children, one teenager, and a very patient husband. She graduated from Utah State University with a B.A. degree in English, not because of her love for the written word, but because it was the only major that didn't require math. She can't spell, and grammar is her arch nemesis. But they gave her the degree, and there are no take backs.

Product Details

• File Size: 593 KB
• Print Length: 210 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Evolved Publishing (March 18, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007MCHXEU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,227 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Surprise March 21, 2012

By Mark Smith

Format:Kindle Edition

I didn't know what to think when I started to read this book. The zombie apocalypse is all the rage right now and I've read a few books and watched a few different TV shows and movies. So it caught me off guard that this book wasn't just another tale of survival. More than once I was surprised by the turn of events. Just when I thought I could guess which direction the story was going to turn, it turned out the author had something else in mind. The balance between zombie-smashing action and character involvement was perfect for me. The only grumble I had was that it ended too soon.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A KindleObsessed Review March 21, 2012

By Misty Baker VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

Dear Lord, When the world finally comes to an end...let it be with zombie! Sincerely - Me

For those of you that have been following for a while, chances are you know almost everything there is to know about me. 1. I love gummy bears. I think they should be considered a food group and be a required daily dietary need. 2. I have a very hard time keeping my feet still. It's a curse, the more I think the more they wiggle and at some point I might actually take flight. 3. I love zombies!

Now, while number 3 might not shock you all that much, this might. I LOOOOOVE westerns. "WHAT?!" You say. Yep! Though I rarely talk about them and (to date) I don't think I've reviewed a single dang one, I love them! So when Angela Scott emailed me last week and asked if I'd like to give her new Western Zombie book a shot (get it...shot. ha!) I replied with a "Hell Yeah! Send Immediately!!"

I know what you are thinking. "Zombies and Cowboys? That's almost as bad as Cowboys and Aliens!"

First off... Cowboys and Aliens rocks, so back up off it! Second, yes...Zombies and Cowboys baby! Read it and weep people as you are thrown head first into a wildly entertaining mix of "The Walking Dead" meets "Hell on Wheels." (<-now that is a spicy meatball!)

"Trace Monroe doesn't believe in luck. He never has. But when a fiery-headed cowgirl saunters through the saloon doors, wielding shotguns and a know-how for killing the living dead, he believes he just may be the luckiest man alive.

Trace wants to join Red's posse, but she prefers to work alone--less messy that way. In order to become her traveling companion, Trace has to agree to her terms: no names, no questions, and if he gets bit, he can't beg for mercy when she severs his brain stem.

He agrees, knowing only that Red is the sharpest shooter he's ever encountered. The fact she's stunning hasn't escaped his attention either.

What he doesn't know, is that Red has a very good reason to be on top of her game. She not only has the answer for how they can all outlive the plague taking over the wild, wild west, she IS the answer."

Before you get all hoity toity with me and demand that this book sounds more like a love story than a round `em up, shoot `em down western, it's both. As a matter of fact...despite it somewhat flowery synopsis, ("The fact she's stunning hasn't escaped his attention") it's actually kind of gross. (In a totally awesome zombie way.)

Don't believe me? Ok...I'll prove it.

"At first he didn't see her. The headless bodies littered the ground like a forest of hewn down trees. Mounds of zombie corpses were splayed in various directions with broken, mangled limbs. Decapitated heads stared upward with wide, milky eyes and jaws that hung from broken pivots in an eternal, silent moan. Thick, soupy blood poured from the necks of the severed bodies, merging into one giant lake of blackened red."

Kinda makes you hungry doesn't it? *wink*

The fantastically gruesome descriptions are not what drives this book though, (although man are they fabulous) the mystery behind Red does. It's not all that hard to peg Red's personality, she is stubborn and very independent, but regardless of the picture Scott painted (with her deep and captivating character development,) it's what she DOESN'T tell you that will keep your fingers aching to turn the page. There is something wrong with Red, and as much as we love her...I have a feeling by the time the series is all said and done, we are going to find ourselves on the other side of that fence.

What about the plot? Well...it's zombies for Christ sake so 85% of it is going to be focused on getting away from or killing them, (helloooo machete!) but there is a sub-plot, (a swoon worthy, hell bent on revenge, holy crap that is my brother) sub plot that is going to get very complicated in the next few books. (Several characters were introduced but not explained - think backgrounds.) And as much as I don't want to tell you this (cause it's kind of a spoiler) the book ends with the Zombies still having the upper hand. *rubs palms together in anticipation*

So...was it worth all of the excitement that I had going into it? I'm going to go with yes. It was well written, well plotted and VERY entertaining (even the lovey dovey aspects of it!) If you like a good shoot out, and zombies trying to eat your brains for brunch, pick it up...you won't be sorry.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun, Original Page-Turner March 22, 2012

By Rebecca L. Fisk

Format:Kindle Edition

I should probably preface this review by warning you that I don't care for Westerns, or Zombies. The fascinating thing about this, is that Angela Scott has managed to combine them into a story that I absolutely LOVE! I had so much fun reading this book, and somehow couldn't wait to find out what happens next while hating that each page was bringing me closer to the end of it (is the sequel out yet? when can I read THAT?! Pant, Pant, Pant)

Some of my favorite aspects of Ms. Scott's writing are as follows:

1. Ever read a story and find yourself wondering, Do these people ever eat? Don't they have to go to bathroom? Ugh, wouldn't you STINK after that, and desperately want a bath? Eww, why would you let that go in your mouth?! Wouldn't their clothes be filthy and they'd need fresh ones? So many authors ignore the fact their characters are human, with human needs and issues, but Angela Scott remembers to take care of her character's basic needs, and since I am a stickler for the "unanswered questions" conundrum a reader often faces, I LOVE that she gives us these realistic details, and answers each of the questions I've posed! It makes me better able to identify with the characters and their humanity.

2. These characters are FUNNY. I stopped counting how many times I giggled, chuckled, or snorted throughout this book.

3. Questions are posed, and NOT ALL are answered...yet. Some things are revealed, enough to keep me going "Oh, OF COURSE!" but the story of Red, Trace, Wen, et.al is not finished, so I am eagerly awaiting the next book in this series. (panting eagerly, again)

4. The originality of the plot- I know it's been said by everyone else too, but c'mon- ZOMBIES and the OLD WEST?! It's genius, complete genius.

5. The Chapter Names. I really like when chapters are named, not just numbered, and the chapter names in this case definitely strike my interest. I think, "Oooh, Lavender? How's Angela going to work that into the story?" And voila, she does!

So buy this book already. You'll laugh, you'll say "Eww" and laugh some more, you'll root for Red and Trace and their blossoming attraction, you will definitely want to know more about zombie infants, and mean Doctors who try to use their patients as science experiments.

More About the Author

I hear voices. Tiny fictional people sit on my shoulders and whisper their stories in my ear. Instead of medicating myself, I decided to pick up a pen, write down everything those voices tell me, and turn it into a book. I'm not crazy. I'm an author. For the most part, I write contemporary Young Adult novels. However, through a writing exercise that spiraled out of control, I found myself writing about zombies terrorizing the Wild Wild West--and loving it. My zombies don't sparkle, and they definitely don't cuddle. At least, I wouldn't suggest it.

I live on the benches of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains with two lovely children, one teenager, and a very patient husband. I graduated from Utah State University with a B.A. degree in English, not because of my love for the written word, but because it was the only major that didn't require math. I can't spell, and grammar is my arch nemesis. But they gave me the degree, and there are no take backs.

As a child, I never sucked on a pacifier; I chewed on a pencil. I've been writing that long. It has only been the past few years that I've pursued it professionally, forged relationships with other like-minded individuals, and determined to make a career out of it.

You can find me at my website, where I blog obsessively about my writing process and post updates on my current works. I'm also on Twitter and Facebook, but be forewarned, I tweet and post more than a normal person.