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Outage
Series · 9 books · 2014-2016

Books in series

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#1

Outage

2014

When newlyweds Abby and Rob awaken, the power is out, the neighborhood is covered in snow, and the house is freezing. They'll soon find out that the storm is the least of their worries. Somewhere outside, something else is lurking. Waiting for the chance to strike...
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#2

The Awakening

2015

Tom Sotheby has escaped the forest, but he is far from safe. His wife has been butchered. The town he once knew is a barren white wasteland. And the beasts won't rest until he's dead. His only hope is to get to town, to safety he isn't sure exists...
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#3

Vengeance

2015

Beaten, bloodied, and stripped of those he loves, Tom Sotheby is determined to ward off the beasts. As he prepares for the final hours of the night, he’ll need to summon every ounce of strength and courage he has. Will he survive the Great Storm, or will the beasts claim his life?
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#4

The Reckoning

2015

I’m at the hospital…it’s over. When Tom awakens, he is greeted by law enforcement, medical treatment, and a sense of normalcy—all the things that have been missing for the last day. What Tom doesn’t know is that some nightmares are meant to be relived, and The Great Storm is far from finished…
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#5

The Change

2016

Survival is just the beginning... Having escaped the hospital, Tom must face a new enemy: himself. New questions arise as he travels through the white wasteland. Will he survive the remainder of The Great Storm? More importantly, does he want to?
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#5.5

All Things Zombie

The Gathering Horde

2014

This collection of zombie stories features some of the top zombie authors in the genre; T.W. Piperbrook, A.J. Brown, Chris Philbrook, Glynn James, HJ Harry, Kevin Fitzgerald, Jack Wallen, Ben Reeder, Michael Robertson, and Eric A Shelman are among the Horde's collection... but there are more... The Gathering Horde is a wild ride through the apocalypse. Within these pages, you will find that there is no theme, no rules, and no connection from tale to tale. It is truly all things zombie. A girl hiding in a crawlspace... a dystopic world where zombies are part of the entertainment... a mother slowly turning near her child... a rescue... evil... humanity... and, of course, ZOMBIES!!! You'll own tales from the outbreak, the onset, the fall, the fight, and the world that came after. 33 short stories designed to be read independently at your leisure. Each tale is only 4-8 pages long, making it perfect for the commute or coffee break. You won't find another collection like this one.
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#5.5

The Wakeup

2016

This short story was sent in a newsletter. It was previously published in All Things Zombie: The Gathering Horde. Hannah Evans awakens to strange surroundings, people she doesn’t know, and a world that is no longer familiar. The nightmare is about to get worse…
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#5.6

Control

2016

A short story to be read after Outage 5: The Change due to spoilers A year after The Great Storm has ended, two survivors cope with the aftermath.
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Outage Boxed Set

Books 1-3

2015

This bundle contains the first three books in the OUTAGE series: \*Outage \*Outage 2: The Awakening \*Outage 3: Vengeance ABOUT OUTAGE:When an early snow ravages the small town of Plainfield, the residents are stripped of heat, power, and mobility. They’ll soon wish they had protection. Somewhere outside, something else is lurking. Waiting for the chance to strike…

Authors

T.W. Piperbrook
T.W. Piperbrook
Author · 35 books

T.W. Piperbrook lives in Connecticut with his wife and son. He is the author of the CONTAMINATION series, the OUTAGE series, and co-author of THE LAST SURVIVORS, as well as the author of THE RUINS. In his former lives, he has worked as as a claims adjuster, a touring musician, and a business systems analyst for a Fortune 500 company. Now he spends his days fighting zombies, battling werewolves, and roaming Ancient cities. For NEW RELEASE ALERTS AND A FREE STORY, sign up for the author's mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/qy\_SH LIKE him on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/twpiperbrook

Chris Philbrook
Chris Philbrook
Author · 27 books

About Chris Philbrook I am the creator and author of Tesser: A Dragon Among Us as well as Elmoryn's The Kinless Trilogy, Colony Lost, Adrian's Undead Diary and the Darkness of Diggory Finch. I've gone to a LOT of college. I've got a Business degree as well as a Psychology degree, and I've done the full program at the school of hard knocks. I've been a printing press operator, bouncer, purchasing agent, bodyguard, customer service representative, mental health counselor, and more. I can write about weird shit because I've done weird shit. Trust me. I call the wonderful state of New Hampshire my home, but I love to travel. I love to read, write, play role playing games, miniatures games, video games, and Magic: The Gathering. When I find the time to be active, I like to hike, play basketball, and play football. I am married to a wonderful woman, and together we have two wonderful daughters.

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