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ARISEN, Book Two - Mogadishu of the Dead: (The Special Ops Military Apocalypse Epic) Kindle Edition

by Glynn James (Author), Michael Stephen Fuchs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,437 ratings
Readers call the ARISEN series: "the best post-apocalyptic military fiction there is" ... "one badass unstoppable bullet train ride" ... "moves like an avalanche" ... "edge of the seat, nail biting, page turning mayhem" ... "had me holding my breath more times than I could count" ... "THE BOSS of the zombie apocalypse genre" ... "The pace and action are breathtaking" ... "the most amazing and intense battle scenes you've ever experienced" ... "rolls along like an out of control freight train" ... "left me shaking at the last page" ... "insane propulsive storytelling" ... "They grab you on the first page and kick your ass through the entire series..."

Over 1.5 million ARISEN books sold, with a 4.7/5.0-★ average on more than 100,000 reviews...

When the Zombie Apocalypse came, one country had shut down its borders in response to a major terrorist attack. Now Fortress Britain is the last bastion of the living. And one international team of supremely elite special operators are humanity's last and only hope for survival. Supremely trained and armed, always the most skilled, resolved, and unstoppable among us, now the commandos of Alpha team are tasked with one last desperate operation. They must cross the Atlantic aboard the world's only remaining nuclear supercarrier and insert by air into the very middle of a dead continent, all in search of a rumored vaccine that might bring humanity back from the brink.

But their op goes dangerously wrong from the start, with their team scattered to hell and back, and their target site a dry hole. Now they must fight their way on foot through a city of 3 million ravening dead guys, in search of an underground bunker that might hold the Last Man on Earth. But these undead will not be like any Zulus they have ever fought before – and they surround their new target in a writhing ring of death 30 feet high on all sides...

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★★★★★ "I keep repeating myself, but this is the best series of books of any genre I've ever read"
★★★★★ "A full-on express elevator to hell!!!"
★★★★★ "the best I have ever read in apocalypse fiction of any kind"
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★★★★★ "Just sheer unstoppable awesomeness"
★★★★★ "easily ranks in the top tier of all modern thriller fiction"
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009GX1LNW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Complete & Total Asskicking Books, London UK
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 18, 2013
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  1. Michael Stephen Fuchs

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    MICHAEL STEPHEN FUCHS is author of the #1 bestselling ARISEN series of special-operations military ZA novels, which have repeatedly been Amazon #1 bestsellers in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction, #1 in Dystopian Science Fiction, #1 in Military Science Fiction, #1 in War Fiction, and #1 in War & Military Action Fiction, as well as Amazon overall Top 100 bestsellers. The series as a whole has sold over a million copies and earned a 4.7 out of 5-star average on over 64,000 reviews (Amazon and Audible). The audiobook editions, performed by R.C. Bray, have earned over $5 million in gross sales. He is also author of the D-Boys series of high-tech special-operations military adventure novels, which include D-Boys, Counter-Assault, and Close Quarters Battle (coming in 2024); as well as the existential cyberthrillers The Manuscript and Pandora’s Sisters, both published worldwide by Macmillan in hardback, paperback and all e-book formats (and in translation). He lives in London and blogs at www.michaelfuchs.org/razorsedge. You can also follow him on Facebook (facebook.com/michaelstephenfuchs), Twitter (@michaelstephenf), Instagram (@michaelstephenfuchs), or by email (www.michaelstephenfuchs.com/alerts).

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    GLYNN JAMES is an author of science fiction, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy, horror, and dystopian fiction. His love of science fiction began when he was eight years old after discovering HP Lovecraft and Richard Matheson, and then later on Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, James Herbert, Clive Barker, and Stephen King.

    In addition to being the author of the "FABLE OF THE WHISPERING COAST" Fantasy series and the “ALTERLIGHT” supernatural mystery thriller series, he is the author of the dark sci-fi series "DIARY OF THE DISPLACED", the post-apocalyptic "THROWN AWAY" series, and co-author of the "ARISEN" series and the “DUSTFALL” series.

    More info on his writing and projects can be found at -

    Website - www.glynnjames.co.uk

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/glynnjamesfiction

    Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/GlynnJames

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Customers praise this zombie series for its non-stop action and fast-paced narrative, with each book improving upon the last. The book features well-developed, multi-dimensional characters and excellent writing, with one customer noting it reads like a movie. They appreciate the human element, particularly the portrayal of brave men and women, and find it an exciting read. Customers express disappointment with the book's length, finding it too short.

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126 customers mention "Action content"120 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the action content of the book, describing it as breathlessly paced and high-octane, with one customer noting that the story moves along at a steady pace.

"...I hope everyone gets these books. They are really good stories, really good characters except for a really bad guy living alone way far away - he..." Read more

"...The action is tense and, apart from the zombies, original...." Read more

"...a very well put together thriller and have managed to set the story in 3 different locations: on the aircraft carrier the JFK, in Great Britain, and..." Read more

"...The authors are excellent at portraying realistic battle action and creating pulse-pounding zombie suspense. Enjoy!" Read more

123 customers mention "Readability"118 positive5 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an exciting and entertaining series, with one customer noting it's essential reading for fans of the genre.

"I have just finished reading Arisen 1-8. I have enjoyed all these books and love the characters...." Read more

"...And so ends book one and begins book two. It was good stuff, and "Mogadishu of the Dead" is just as good, and in fact was hard to put down...." Read more

"...It was good, the ending was really good and I was thinking so what's the big deal...." Read more

"Arisen Book Two is an excellent and quick read...." Read more

100 customers mention "Series quality"100 positive0 negative

Customers praise this zombie series, particularly its military themes, with each book being better than the last.

"Messrs. James and Fuchs created an entertaining zombie world in which Britain stands alone as an island sanctuary against a world overtaken by a..." Read more

"...zombie, thriller, & special ops junkie and these thrillers are PERFECT in those regards...." Read more

"...It is fast paced, the zombies are mean and quick. Luckily our heroes are top warriors and faster...." Read more

"...excellent at portraying realistic battle action and creating pulse-pounding zombie suspense. Enjoy!" Read more

44 customers mention "Character development"39 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed and multi-dimensional characters in the book, with one customer noting how the narrative jumps between different characters and locations.

"...I hope everyone gets these books. They are really good stories, really good characters except for a really bad guy living alone way far away - he..." Read more

"...Wow! Awesome. You really get to know and care about the characters. It is fast paced, the zombies are mean and quick...." Read more

"...There is so much suspense in the series and no character is safe. From a technical standpoint, the novels are obviously well researched...." Read more

"...The characters are all really interesting and deep. And the action is fantastic. The details are spot on...." Read more

41 customers mention "Pacing"41 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced series that's difficult to put down.

"...You really get to know and care about the characters. It is fast paced, the zombies are mean and quick...." Read more

"Arisen Book Two is an excellent and quick read...." Read more

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"...I love it!!! Fast paced, non stop heart wrenching, zombie killing amazingness!!! Buy them all now and let your heart start pumping!!!" Read more

41 customers mention "Writing style"41 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, noting that the authors co-write fantastically together, with one customer describing it as a movie-like experience.

"...These authors have written a very well put together thriller and have managed to set the story in 3 different locations: on the aircraft carrier the..." Read more

"...the third installment in the series to see if it is better - more carefully edited and sentence structure up to par of the first book...." Read more

"...From a technical standpoint, the novels are obviously well researched. After "borrowing" the first one I paid for the rest...." Read more

"...And the action is fantastic. The details are spot on. And did I mention I have to stop to just breathe far too many times. I love it!!!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of brave men and women, with one customer noting its realistic motivations and another highlighting its tribute to special operations personnel.

"...They are well trained people who put it on the line in conditions most of us would just give up and die in...." Read more

"...or "What if I had to go without that?". It made me appreciate the small things, the things I take for granted...." Read more

"...It's well researched and pays tribute to theses spec-ops folks while at the same time, humanizing them somewhat...." Read more

"...The authors care about internal consistency, realistic motivations, multi-dimensional characters, and breaking down cliches...." Read more

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"...I think any fan of the genre would appreciate this one! Way too short though...." Read more

"...As is the case with Book 1, it's too short! It leaves you hungry for the next book...." Read more

"...Overall it is short which for me is disappointing because I do read quickly but aside from that it was a great buy in the zombie genre." Read more

"...because the story is not goot (actually it's easily a five star) it's too short and it's expensive to give 6$ for such a short story...." Read more

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  • cabbge3x
    5.0 out of 5 stars 9 STARS Fast Read Great Chaacters Awesome Story Line a MUST READ
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2015
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    I have just finished reading Arisen 1-8. I have enjoyed all these books and love the characters. I read the first book in a compilation and had to get all the rest one after the other. The characters are so well written and you really care about them right away.

    Alpha Group is totally Awesome !! It's hard to say who I liked best. Juice, Handon, Ali, Homer, and Pred !!!

    You become so involved with these characters that when something happens to one of them you feel for them. You learn a great deal about Special Ops, different weapons, the heart of our Country's and England's Best of the Best of the Best to help us survive the end of the world. They are well trained people who put it on the line in conditions most of us would just give up and die in.

    I can't wait for book number 9 to come out and will get the prequels while I'm waiting. I have found two new author's that I like and will search out other books by them, and look forward to reading them. I don't like to tell about the books I read because it spoils it for people who have yet to read them. I hope everyone gets these books. They are really good stories, really good characters except for a really bad guy living alone way far away - he will be back.....Oh No !!!!

    I hope everyone enjoys these books as much as I have they rock it in the book world !!!
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  • Charles F. Kartman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Leaving Fortress Britain
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014
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    Messrs. James and Fuchs created an entertaining zombie world in which Britain stands alone as an island sanctuary against a world overtaken by a zombie plague. Elite special forces including Americans are sent into danger on missions to retrieve bits of research from labs on the continent, but the most promising lead points to Chicago, in the middle of a dark and silent USA. The only remaining aircraft carrier is sent with the special forces Alpha team to pursue it. And so ends book one and begins book two. It was good stuff, and "Mogadishu of the Dead" is just as good, and in fact was hard to put down. The action is tense and, apart from the zombies, original.

    The book confines itself to two locations: Chicago with Alpha team, and the aircraft carrier. Fortress Britain is out of the picture. All in all, an outstanding continuation of the series!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars What a perfect title for this action military/zombie thriller!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2013
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    Got to tell you, I love this series. I have read both Arisen : Genesis & Arisen, Book One - Fortress Britain and gave them BOTH 5-Star reviews, as I will this one. I remarked that the Arisen series appears to be written just for me, but I have never met either author. I am a fan of Michael Stephen Fuchs, mainly due to his hi-tech special ops thrillers: D-Boys & Counter-Assault (D-Boys #2). I am an action, zombie, thriller, & special ops junkie and these thrillers are PERFECT in those regards. I cannot wait for the 3rd book to come out, it should be due any day now. Genesis is the prequel to the series. Also, just to let you know, I did not receive this book free, but paid for it the DAY it came out.
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    These authors have written a very well put together thriller and have managed to set the story in 3 different locations: on the aircraft carrier the JFK, in Great Britain, and in Chicago, without confusing us readers. I want to know about what is going on in all 3 locations. The world they are painting is very bleak indeed and almost appears hopeless. Yet our heroes press on. The specical force operators (from the U.S. and Britain) are not cardboard sterotypes. No, these guys/gals come across as deeply committed with many personnel issues as we would expect, such as: family concerns, religious beliefs, death issues, and so on.

    I have read some other special forces/action thrillers recently (and please, check out my reviews, to see what types of books I have read and enjoyed) that claim to be action oriented and then I discover they are either poorly written or are really romance books pretending to be action. The characters in the Arisen books have feelings, but no sappy romances.........And these books are very well written (as I mentioned before). Glynn and Michael: please keep the Arisen series coming..........I would subscribe to this series if that option was available.
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  • Michael Tuccillo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Okay, this story got way better than book one
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013
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    So, I read book one based upon one of my favorite authors recommendations on Facebook. It was good, the ending was really good and I was thinking so what's the big deal. Having faith in my author and hoping the next book would be as good as the as the last few chapters of book one, I tried book two.

    Wow! Awesome. You really get to know and care about the characters. It is fast paced, the zombies are mean and quick. Luckily our heroes are top warriors and faster. The story takes us to a major USA city trying to get a formula that may be humanity's last chance to survive in this apocalyptic world. But for the bravery and cunning of the elite soldiers assigned to retrieve the formula, this difficult mission is a suicide mission at best. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, or the Super Aircraft Carrier that is organizing the entire operation, they have their own problems with crazy bad guys and of course ... more zombies.

    This is one of those hard to put down books so be ready to spend a good chunk of hours to spend on this adventure! Oh, and it even gets better. There's five books in this series! On to book three ...
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  • D.Howe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014
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    Arisen Book Two is an excellent and quick read. I enjoyed it thoroughly and I am looking forward to Book Three; which I will start as soon as I finish this review. I only give the book four stars because I felt that sometimes the story lacked in character and plot development. That is just my personal opinion and, as I stated earlier, I did enjoy the book. I recommend this book to lovers of the zombie genre and also to lovers of the military fiction genre. The authors are excellent at portraying realistic battle action and creating pulse-pounding zombie suspense. Enjoy!
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  • simon emery
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best
    Reviewed in Australia on April 29, 2014
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    I have never gone through a series of books as quickly as I did the Arisen. One after the other for all 5 books, then the prelude to them. Could not put them down.
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  • Ian Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome series of books
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2013
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    I originally only started to read this series of books because book one was free at the time, so I thought it could not be much good how wrong I was, the idea of special forces verses zombies turned out to be a brilliant concept, all four books are very well written with a frighteningly believable story, my only complaint about this series is that it has destroyed my social life as from book one I haven't been able to stop reading them.
    Arisen, Book One - Fortress Britain
    Arisen, Book Three - Three Parts Dead
    Arisen, Book Four - Maximum Violence
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  • Billy Belly
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Zombie Saga, tons of action, great plots
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2016
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    Each book tells the continuing saga of a world upside down where everything has changed due to an infection that turns 7 billion people into raving, human hungry zombies. This goes well beyond the Walking Dead for action as Fortress Britain, the only country left standing, is trying to reset the world to being zombie free.

    The missions are many and the action is hot as American and British military conduct missions across the globe trying to find materials and people in a race to stop the extinction of the human race.

    There are many characters in this saga and yet the author develops them with depth and reality. The protagonists and the antagonists seem to be so real, as does the action. Reading this saga pulls you in and places you in the middle of the action.

    This HAS to be one of the BEST Zombie saga's going !!! Detail, information and realism pervades throughout the 12 books (books 13 & 14 will arrive) and I can't wait !
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heroism at its finest
    Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2014
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    The authors have constructed a tribute to the special ops hero. Contrasting the finest qualities of the elite warrior with the treacherous mutineers on the aircraft carrier.

    Faced with great danger and uncertainty, the special ops warrior is resolute and decisive. Exhibiting esprit de corps with the willingness to sacrifice their lives for their comrades.

    In this story, anything that can go wrong does. What would you do in their shoes?
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  • Robin R Hutchinson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, addictive action
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2013
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    A good idea written fairly well, and it certainly does draw you in once it gets going. I bought books 2 and 3 at the same time and got through both within a week or two as they do keep you coming back once the team get their mission underway (which takes a little while). I now need to buy book 4 which I will do without hesitation. My only slight gripes are that on occasion it seems as though a part of the description of the action is missing, leading you to think 'how did they get out of there?' etc., and that they are keen to use an official (but unnecessary) name for something and giving you an acronym which is never mentioned again! The last point I wouldn't mind so much but always feel I should remember what it stands for but then never need to!
    All in all a good, gripping read. Highly recommended.
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