Dead America: The Second Month Books in Order
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Dead America: The Second Month books in publication order
47 books
El Paso Creeping Death Part 1
by Derek Slaton
2021
On a supply mission near Fort Stockton, Sparks and her team discover an immense zombie horde advancing toward El Paso. They retreat to Fabens, where the survivors must organize defenses before the approaching undead overwhelm them.
El Paso Creeping Death Part 2
by Derek Slaton
2021
Rodriguez persuades Tiago Rivas to accept cartel assistance against the approaching zombie army. Their group travels to Fort Stockton, where slowing the undead becomes an urgent undertaking that depends on cooperation between uneasy allies.
El Paso Creeping Death Part 3
by Derek Slaton
2021
As the zombie horde advances toward El Paso, Sergeant Hammond and his rogue soldiers need to reach the city. A dangerous plan offers a route through the blockades, but carrying it out adds another risk to their struggle.
El Paso Creeping Death Part 4
by Derek Slaton
2021
Survivors move toward Van Horn to prepare defenses against the advancing undead. With this town representing the last major bottleneck before El Paso, their effort to delay the horde becomes increasingly important to everyone further along its route.
El Paso Creeping Death Part 5
by Derek Slaton
2021
The fighting at Van Horn intensifies as survivors attempt to resist an advancing mass of zombies. Holding their position means confronting the overwhelming numbers of undead threatening the route toward El Paso and the communities beyond their defenses.
El Paso Creeping Death Part 6
by Derek Slaton
2021
The undead reach Fabens, forcing its defenders into a decisive confrontation with the approaching horde. At the same time, Hammond and his soldiers launch an attack on the cartel, bringing two dangerous conflicts to a head.
Idaho Pt. 1
by Derek Slaton
2022
Securing Seattle has consumed vital military supplies, threatening the survivors' ability to defend it. Captain Kersey leads an elite team toward Boise in search of a dependable ammunition source, taking them beyond the city they have protected.
Idaho Pt. 2
by Derek Slaton
2022
After a disturbing encounter with the Chosen, Captain Kersey and his soldiers travel toward Kuna to locate other survivors. Their search takes them through dangerous territory where the threats posed by living opponents complicate an already hazardous mission.
Idaho Pt. 3
by Derek Slaton
2022
Separated from his companions, Kowalski must face the dangers of downtown Boise without the group's support. His predicament unfolds amid a nationwide struggle against zombies and hostile survivors, making isolation another obstacle to staying alive.
Idaho Pt. 4
by Derek Slaton
2022
Captain Kersey realizes that confronting the Chosen is necessary before his team can finish its mission. He prepares an offensive against them, turning the soldiers' search for resources into a struggle with a dangerous human enemy.
Idaho Pt. 5
by Derek Slaton
2022
An attack on the Chosen becomes more dangerous than expected, leaving Sergeant Copeland and his strike team fighting to stay alive. Their offensive gives way to an immediate struggle for survival in a world already overrun by undead.
Idaho Pt. 6
by Derek Slaton
2022
Captain Kersey leads his soldiers into a final assault against the Chosen. Their confrontation brings the Idaho mission to a critical stage, with the team confronting a living enemy amid the wider devastation of the zombie outbreak.
Seattle Rebuild Pt. 1
by Derek Slaton
2022
With Seattle's designated safe zone cleared of zombies, Corporal Gadd and Clint Rensfold lead the effort to rebuild. Restoring a functioning community presents challenges beyond military victory, as survivors begin the difficult work of reestablishing civilization.
Seattle Rebuild Pt. 2
by Derek Slaton
2022
Seattle's fuel shortage becomes critical, threatening the city's recovery after the zombie outbreak. A team heads toward Canadian oil fields in search of a solution, risking travel beyond the safe zone to restore an essential supply.
Seattle Rebuild Pt. 3
by Derek Slaton
2022
Clint and Corporal Gadd seek ways to strengthen Seattle's uncertain food supply. They enlist a local biker gang to scout a community southwest of the city, sending potential allies beyond its boundaries in search of resources.
Seattle Rebuild Pt. 4
by Derek Slaton
2022
Seattle's survivors need dependable food production to secure their future. A team heads toward farmland northeast of the city, where clearing the undead becomes the first step toward turning a dangerous area into a sustainable resource.
Seattle Rebuild Pt. 5
by Derek Slaton
2022
An attack on a transport train threatens Seattle's efforts to rebuild after the outbreak. Former Texas Ranger Atticus Windward is assigned to investigate, find those responsible, and confront a human threat to the survivors' supply network.
Seattle Rebuild Pt. 6
by Derek Slaton
2022
Facing an increasingly desperate food shortage, Seattle's leaders send soldiers far north toward a warehouse known to hold supplies. Reaching it offers a possible lifeline, but requires another dangerous expedition beyond the community they are trying to sustain.
The SoCal Mission Pt. 1
by Derek Slaton
2022
A Southern California nuclear plant approaches meltdown while Seattle's reconstruction continues. Soldiers undertake a mission to prevent widespread contamination, facing a danger that could poison air and sea across hundreds of miles in an already devastated world.
The SoCal Mission Pt. 2
by Derek Slaton
2022
Sergeant Rangel's mission suffers a serious setback, forcing his team to regroup and find another way to travel. Reaching their destination before time runs out becomes the immediate challenge as their Southern California operation threatens to unravel.
The SoCal Mission Pt. 3
by Derek Slaton
2022
A military team crosses a national park during its Southern California mission, only to encounter new dangers along the route. Both human opponents and zombies obstruct their progress, complicating the journey toward the objective they must reach.
The SoCal Mission Pt. 4
by Derek Slaton
2022
The team reaches Temecula, its final populated stop before the nuclear plant. With little time remaining, the soldiers choose a dangerous course of action in hopes of continuing toward their objective before the situation becomes irreversible.
The SoCal Mission Pt. 5
by Derek Slaton
2022
Facing increasingly unfavorable odds during their Southern California mission, the soldiers make a series of dangerous choices. Each move offers a possible way through their predicament, but survival remains uncertain as the operation grows more desperate.
The SoCal Mission Pt. 6
by Derek Slaton
2022
The remaining soldiers fight through a nuclear power plant as their available time dwindles. Reaching the control room becomes their immediate objective, with the struggle to prevent catastrophe depending on getting through the facility before it is too late.
Atticus on the Rails Pt. 1
by Derek Slaton
2023
Former Texas Ranger Atticus prepares to leave Seattle's relative safety for work beyond the city. Before he departs, Clint and Gadd ask for his help, adding another obligation to a journey through the outbreak's dangerous aftermath.
Atticus on the Rails Pt. 2
by Derek Slaton
2023
After completing his first assignment, Atticus continues his rail journey toward Helena to address local problems. His work takes him further through a country where surviving communities contend with threats from both other people and the undead.
Atticus on the Rails Pt. 3
by Derek Slaton
2023
Following a short stay in Moorecroft, Atticus prepares to investigate an abandoned military communications post in North Platte. The Nebraska assignment presents a major new challenge as he continues traveling through the country's zombie-ravaged communities.
Atticus on the Rails Pt. 4
by Derek Slaton
2023
When his mission takes a disastrous turn, Atticus allies himself with Madison against an expanding threat. Their partnership develops under pressure as the dangers surrounding the assignment grow, forcing them to confront more than he originally anticipated.
Atticus on the Rails Pt. 5
by Derek Slaton
2023
Recognizing the seriousness of the danger around him, Atticus works with civilian survivors on a rescue operation. The mission draws him into a collective response to the crisis, requiring cooperation with people struggling through the outbreak's aftermath.
Atticus on the Rails Pt. 6
by Derek Slaton
2023
Pursued by trained killers, Atticus and Madison prepare to make a stand. Their struggle pits them against determined human enemies in a country already devastated by zombies, leaving the pair fighting to survive the pursuit together.
The Portland Conflict Pt. 1
by Derek Slaton
2023
As conditions in the Northwest stabilize, the military sends scouts toward Portland to assess damage from its earlier missile strikes. Investigating the aftermath takes the team into a city whose condition remains uncertain after the outbreak and bombardment.
The Portland Conflict Pt. 2
by Derek Slaton
2023
A reconnaissance team's distress signal prompts a rescue response toward Portland. Corporal Jinx leads the soldiers sent to help, venturing into danger to discover what happened and bring back the people who activated the emergency beacon.
The Portland Conflict Pt. 3
by Derek Slaton
2023
Jinx accompanies Zion into central Portland on a hazardous assignment intended to strengthen their fragile alliance. Working together offers a chance to build trust, but the mission exposes both men to the dangers inside the city.
The Portland Conflict Pt. 4
by Derek Slaton
2023
While escorting Zion and Calvin south, the group encounters another band of survivors. Deciding whether the strangers deserve their trust becomes a new challenge, adding human uncertainty to a journey through a country threatened by the undead.
The Portland Conflict Pt. 5
by Derek Slaton
2023
Conditions in Redmond deteriorate rapidly, forcing Corporal Jinx, Zion, and Calvin toward desperate action. Their effort to respond unfolds amid the outbreak's continuing dangers, as the three struggle with a situation that is slipping beyond their control.
The Portland Conflict Pt. 6
by Derek Slaton
2023
With their available time dwindling, Corporal Jinx and Zion decide to act independently and accept greater risks. Their response brings the Portland conflict toward a critical point as they face dangers from the living and the undead.
The Texas Panhandle - Pt. 1
by Derek Slaton
2023
After escaping zombie-filled Amarillo, Jackie and her companions reach Dalhart in search of safety. The small town initially offers refuge, but a threat from outside forces the survivors to confront another danger instead of settling into security.
The Texas Panhandle - Pt. 2
by Derek Slaton
2023
Following a confrontation with the Knights of Dumas, Jackie and Dalhart's survivors undertake a dangerous operation. They hope the mission will change the balance against their opponents, risking further losses to improve their community's chances of survival.
The Texas Panhandle - Pt. 3
by Derek Slaton
2023
Freed from captivity, Axton guides his companions back toward Dumas to confront Apollo and his followers. Their return draws them into renewed conflict with a human adversary while the wider zombie outbreak continues to threaten surviving communities.
The Texas Panhandle - Pt. 4
by Derek Slaton
2023
Facing the possibility of war with the Knights of Dumas, Dalhart's leaders negotiate with an unexpected group of survivors. The agreement offers a potential alliance, making cooperation with unfamiliar people part of the town's effort to protect itself.
The Texas Panhandle - Pt. 5
by Derek Slaton
2023
New reinforcements give Jackie an opportunity to confront the crisis between Dalhart and the Knights. She leads the allies toward Dumas, hoping their intervention can prevent the escalating conflict from turning into an all-out war.
The Texas Panhandle - Pt. 6
by Derek Slaton
2023
As fighting engulfs the Texas Panhandle conflict, both sides take increasingly dangerous chances in pursuit of victory. The battle forces survivors to contend with organized human opponents as well as the broader devastation caused by the zombie outbreak.
Kansas Pt. 1
by Derek Slaton
2024
While recovering from his recent ordeal, Atticus examines files supplied by the mysterious Agent Madison. Her account takes him back to the outbreak's first day, revealing the difficulties she faced as ordinary life collapsed into catastrophe.
Kansas Pt. 2
by Derek Slaton
2024
An assault on Kansas City fails disastrously, creating an urgent need to recover those caught inside. Captain Bennett takes a small team into the city on a rescue mission, risking further losses in the outbreak's violent aftermath.
Kansas Pt. 3
by Derek Slaton
2024
In Spring Hill, Connie Deacon faces danger from a marching zombie mob and soldiers behaving violently. The small Kansas town becomes a place where threats from the living rival those of the undead, complicating every effort to survive.
Kansas Pt. 4
by Derek Slaton
2024
Captain Bennett chooses his own course through the zombie apocalypse and leads his soldiers on an offensive. Their mission targets the enemy they most want eliminated, taking the team into another dangerous confrontation amid the collapse of normal authority.
Kansas Pt. 5
by Derek Slaton
2024
As Kansas civilians face worsening conditions, Connie and Madison organize help for a threatened community. They lead a small team toward the danger, hoping to protect local survivors from a zombie horde advancing in their direction.
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