The court intrigue of Game of Thrones, the pulse-pounding danger of The Walking Dead, and the complicated, compelling sorts of characters you’ve come to expect from V. J. Chambers. Two hundred and fifty years after the zombie apocalypse, the surviving humans live under the rule of a regime which denounces technology and knowledge as the source of the Scourge… One: Necromancer Rising In the southern capital city of the empire, Ezekiel, son of the regent of Caroly, has come to confront the emperor about the accidental death of his sister. Her body was not returned to her family, as is custom. Ezekiel is here to retrieve it. But no one seems to have seen her body or know where it is, least of all her former fiancé, the emperor’s son Gabriel. No, Gabriel’s moved on, already married to another woman. Ezekiel is beginning to suspect what happened to his sister was no accident. In the northern wilderness, Darius lies chained to a wooden plank while another man tells him that he has changed him. He’s turned him into a necromancer—a man who can control the revenants, who can gather a revenant army. This man wants Darius to lead such an army to the capital. All the while, the revenants surround the empire, tearing at fences, pounding on walls, their jaws open and gaping. Hungering. For flesh. Empire of Rust is a serial novel being published in six parts. This first part is approximately 20,000 words or 62 printed pages.

The court intrigue of Game of Thrones, the pulse-pounding danger of The Walking Dead, and the complicated, compelling sorts of characters you’ve come to expect from V. J. Chambers. Two hundred and fifty years after the zombie apocalypse, the surviving humans live under the rule of a regime which denounces technology and knowledge as the source of the Scourge… One: Necromancer Rising In the southern capital city of the empire, Ezekiel, son of the regent of Caroly, has come to confront the emperor about the accidental death of his sister. Her body was not returned to her family, as is custom. Ezekiel is here to retrieve it. But no one seems to have seen her body or know where it is, least of all her former fiancé, the emperor’s son Gabriel. No, Gabriel’s moved on, already married to another woman. Ezekiel is beginning to suspect what happened to his sister was no accident. In the northern wilderness, Darius lies chained to a wooden plank while another man tells him that he has changed him. He’s turned him into a necromancer—a man who can control the revenants, who can gather a revenant army. This man wants Darius to lead such an army to the capital. All the while, the revenants surround the empire, tearing at fences, pounding on walls, their jaws open and gaping. Hungering. For flesh. Empire of Rust is a serial novel being published in six parts. This first part is approximately 20,000 words or 62 printed pages.

Two hundred and fifty years after the zombie apocalypse, the surviving humans live under the rule of a regime which denounces technology and knowledge as the source of the Scourge… Revenants have overrun the capital city, and all of the citizens are in danger. Their only hope is Darius the necromancer. He may be able to get the revenants under control. Until then, the citizens fight for their lives. Ezekiel reaches the gypsies in the north. He is intent on revenge for his sister Honor. But he ends up being the one captured. And the gypsies have plans for him… Empire of Rust is a serial novel being published in six parts. This is the third installment.

Two hundred and fifty years after the zombie apocalypse, the surviving humans live under the rule of a regime which denounces technology and knowledge as the source of the Scourge… Against all advice, Gabriel heads north to negotiate with Nathaniel and the others. He brings Leah with him, who is determined to be reunited with her child’s father. When Michal learns that Gabriel has gone, against her express wishes, she is terrified about what might happen to Darius. Together, she and the necromancer make a plan to make sure he can’t be traded away in negotiations. They will be together, no matter who it hurts. All the while, the revenants surround the empire, tearing at fences, pounding on walls, their jaws open and gaping. Hungering. For flesh. Empire of Rust is a serial novel being published in six parts. This is the fourth installment.

Two hundred and fifty years after the zombie apocalypse, the surviving humans live under the rule of a regime which denounces technology and knowledge as the source of the Scourge… Without an empire, Gabriel wanders the wilderness. Ezekiel tries to convince him to take back his throne. Gabriel isn’t interested Nathaniel fights off villagers who are convinced he is the second coming of the messiah. Michal and Darius struggle to keep their tenuous hold as rulers. But they are all devastated by the knowledge that the necromancer’s presence is drawing the revenants. Now the monsters are coming south in hordes, tearing at fences, pounding on walls, their jaws open and gaping. Hungering. For flesh. Empire of Rust is a serial novel being published in six parts. This is the fifth installment.

Two hundred and fifty years after the zombie apocalypse, the surviving humans live under the rule of a regime which denounces technology and knowledge as the source of the Scourge… Gabriel and his army descend on the capital city of Sarrassarra for the final battle between him and the upstart emperor Darius. Gabriel has his wits and knowledge to rely on. Darius has an unlimited army of revenants, their jaws open and gaping. Hungering. For flesh. Empire of Rust is a serial novel being published in six parts. This is the final installment.