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A Dark and Sure Descent (A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller): A Standalone Novel in The World of Gameland (Zpocalypto: A World of GAMELAND series) by [Saul Tanpepper]

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A Dark and Sure Descent (A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller): A Standalone Novel in The World of Gameland (Zpocalypto: A World of GAMELAND series) Kindle Edition

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When it comes to the end of the world, we're deep in the denial stage.

It's 2030. Long Island is sweltering through another long, hot summer. And the government is experimenting with cybernetically controlling the undead.

What could possibly go wrong?

This is the true account of a medical disaster that nearly destroyed the country, and it started with a little girl...

a rabbit...

and a tiny little bite.

Experimental biologist Lyssa Stemple's controversial animal research laboratory is embroiled in a brutal murder investigation, when her six-year-old daughter, Cassie, begins to show signs of a rare and terrifying new disease spreading across the island. Learning that a possible treatment exists on the mainland, Lyssa makes a desperate attempt to leave before all the exits are locked down.

With time running out and the military shooting to kill anyone who shows signs of the illness, Lyssa turns to a highly controversial treatment to save her daughter. There's little guarantee it'll work... and every possibility it'll end up creating in something far, far worse.

A Dark and Sure Descent is a hair-raising tale of a family's survival and struggle in a world where hi-tech and bleeding edge biology merge to produce something truly terrifying. Descent is a standalone title and prequel to Saul Tanpepper's acclaimed epic cyberpunk dystopian series, ZPOCALYPTO from THE WORLD OF GAMELAND.

From the author of the popular post-apocalyptic survival series, BUNKER 12 and its companion medical thriller series THE FLENSE.

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June 23, 2014
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About the Author

Saul writes in several speculative fiction genres, including horror, cyberpunk, biopunk, and straight science fiction. A former Army medic and trauma specialist, he earned a PhD in molecular biology and genetics; his works are heavily informed by these past experiences. Saul spent his formative years in a century-old house overlooking the Erie Canal in Upstate New York. He shared an attic room with all manner of creatures, not all, he is convinced, flesh and blood. After several years spent overseas and working his way to executive positions in biotech, he returned to his true passion of storytelling. He now writes full time from his home in the San Francisco Bay Area. He continues to be haunted by a variety of creatures, including a wife, kids, three dogs, three cats, twenty chickens, a wayward rooster, and one very grumpy possum. They are all flesh and blood. Except for the possum, which he's sure is the reincarnated spirit of Jack Torrance. Visit him at tanpepperwrites.com Subscribe to be notified of new releases and exclusive deals at tinyletter.com/SWTanpepper --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L6K4V5S
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brinestone Press (June 23, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1255 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 471 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #1,064,612 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,852 in Technothrillers (Kindle Store)
- #3,687 in Cyberpunk Science Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #4,316 in Technothrillers (Books)

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Saul Tanpepper is the specfic pen name of author Ken J. Howe, a PhD molecular biologist and former Army medic and trauma specialist.

Titles include:

The post-apocalyptic series GAMELAND

(recommended reading order):

- Golgotha (prequel, optional)

- Episodes 1-4

- Velveteen (standalone novella, optional)

- Episodes 5-8

- Infected: Hacked Files From the Gameland Archive (insights for the avid GAMELAND fan)

- Jessie's Game #1: Signs of Life

- A Dark and Sure Descent

- Jessie's Game #2: Dead Reckoning

Post-apocalyptic series BUNKER 12

- Contain

- Condemn

- Control

- Book 4 (coming soon)

International medical thriller serial THE FLENSE (a BUNKER 12 companion series)

- CHINA (FLENSE serial episodes 1-3)

- ICELAND (FLENSE serial episodes 4-6)

- AFRICA (FLENSE serial episodes 7-9)

- Book 4 (coming soon)

- Shelter in Place (prequel)

The Interstellar Life of Pigeon (space opera trilogy)

- Ascendance

- Allegiance

- Book 3 (coming soon)

Short stories and collections:

- Shorting the Undead & Other Horrors

- Insomnia: Paranormal Tales, Science Fiction, and Horror

- The Green Gyre

- They Dreamed of Poppies

- Leviathan

- The Last Zookeeper & A Fault in the Divine

- Recode: TGCA

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Excellent.

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2014

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This prequel to the Gameland series answers some questions about that future world in a very entertaining way. If you haven't read any of the series, this book is the place to start. There are no spoilers for the Gameland episodes, though. It can also be read as a stand alone book - this is a complete story.

If you have read even part of Gameland, this book will answer what I thought was the biggest question right from the start of the series. What happened to Long Island?

It's a complicated story involving more than a few people and several government agencies. There might be actual bad guys here; if so, they are well disguised, or hidden in bureaucracy. Perhaps the problem started with a series of unrelated events,or maybe an unfortunate error or two. Maybe there was evil intent, maybe not. Once triggered, though, the disaster rapidly became a unmanageable situation, not unlike a runaway train. I really felt bad for the main characters. They have more than their fair share of misery and pain to deal with, and scant hope.

Well written and intriguing, unmistakably a fine horror story. I enjoyed every page.

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SewAmused

I loved every page of it

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014

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I've read the entire, "Gameland" series, from cover to cover. I loved every page of it! I did kind of lag about this offering though. I had books that I need to read, I had a house that needed to be cleaned.. Had I only known! This is everything every other review says it is and more. I will disagree with a minor point of a couple of reviewers. They said that this could be a stand alone book, and they are correct, but if you have read the series, along with, "Gothica", then you've been lead by a wonderful author. You've been invited to spend some time in his spider web!

Just as Hansel and Gretel, who left bread crumbs in order to find their way home, Saul has also left you a trail to follow. But, home is not where it will lead you... No spoilers, but this a book, you won't want to miss!

Only 5 stars? How sad... it deserves even more!

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MMH

Get off the Island, NOW

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014

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Pretty sure I do not want to be on Long Island when the outbreak occurs! This is a stand alone novel from the gentleman who brought us Gameland, my current favorite serial. While it is a great story on it's own it will just make you want to read the Gameland books and probably the rest of his work. YES, it is that good. Mystery, terror and some clues for those of you familiar with his other books. Block out some time for your read as you will not want to put it down once you start. There are characters here you will sympathize with, like Cassie, and some you will most likely despise or hate but you will certainly be engaged with them.

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Donna Heard

Suspenseful zombie story

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2022

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This book is action packed and full of suspense. I like the unique way the author presented the story and the plot twist kept me interested all the way through the story.
There were many times I thought ok it can't get crazierthen that and it did. This is a great action packed zombie story.

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Heater

Terrifyingly beautiful!

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017

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As always, this book is just as incredible as all of Saul Tanpepper's Gameland books!! It draws you in and makes it impossible to put down!! I enjoyed reading more of Cassie and seeing what her world had to offer before during and after. If you haven't read the series yet I suggest you hurry and get it NOW!!! You are missing out on an amazing very gripping tale!

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Who_doesn't_love_books?

More Gameland, More Cassie!

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014

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Saul Tanpepper does it again! Here is another excellent book in the Gameland series. This book takes us back to Cassie and her family during a rough patch in their lives, back to the same time frame that Velveteen takes place. Read this one, read Velveteen too... shoot, read the whole series! You won't be disappointed. You may have a few nightmares, and the sight of road workers might give you the shivers, but you won't be disappointed.

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ladylisab

heart wrenching

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2014

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For a mother to read, but I loved this book. Thanks, Saul for all the hours of entertainment you have provided with the Gameland series. Looking forward to more Jessie, too. Keep up the great work.

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April Campbell

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2014

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I loved this book. It provides more insight into what actually happened in this series.

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GilesB

but also sits well with the other books and provides a brilliant back story to some of the events in future ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2014

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This is a really interesting tale, and works well stand alone from the other books in Saul's Gameland world, but also sits well with the other books and provides a brilliant back story to some of the events in future books.

As always with Saul Tanpeppers books the writing style is very good, and complex plots all roll together cleanly. Strongly recommended.

Alice

amazing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2015

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You rock Saul!

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