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  • Why They Killed

  • A Waksha Virus Novelette
  • By: Abigail Linhardt
  • Narrated by: Adriel Brandt
  • Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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Why They Killed

By: Abigail Linhardt
Narrated by: Adriel Brandt
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The virus forced the governing powers to wall off Ohio, imprisoning everyone inside. But it wasn’t enough. The innocent inhabitants of Waksha County, Ohio, watched in horror as the skies lit up with the blasts from nuclear missiles. Only moments later, the ground rocked with impact and plunged them into nuclear darkness. The people dead, the virus destroyed, the world would be safe. Or so they thought....

Within the borders of Ohio, a resilient band of survivors gathered under a man they called The General to scavenge, hunt, and - eventually - escape the walls into the paradise beyond. An elite group of riders determined to aid their community known only by their nicknames and numbers on their jackets, set out every day to scour the infected, dangerous land. One of these is Rocket, number 25. Older than the rest, Rocket no longer cares whether he lives or dies, until he is paired up with a new recruit who dons his old partner’s number: 76.

Avoiding nuclear hot zones, zombies, and the cannibal cult Red Acres, Rocket must train the new 76 and realize it is not his time to die.

©2020 Abigail Linhardt (P)2021 Abigail Linhardt
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As with the writer’s other works, this is a fast paced story filled with action. Fans of The Walking Dead will love this novelette! I’m ready for the next piece to come out!

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I have read a few stories by Ms. Linhardt and I have enjoyed every one. Ms. Linhardt has a knack for telling a great story in several different genres. I am always impressed with how well thought out and immersive the world she builds is.

Why They Killed is a fast-paced, adrenaline fueled story about the aftermath brought to the people of Ohio after a virus ravaged society. What starts as a story following gruff Rocket and his annoying tagalong (I personally find him adorable), quickly turns into a struggle for survival. In a genre that can easily be overdone, it's a wonderful take on the post-apocalyptic zombie genre. The book does not leave you feeling unsatisfied or thinking that the monsters overshadow the humans. In fact, it shows us that humans can be more monstrous than the infected.

The characters are real, relatable, and leave an impression once you've finished the story. I cannot wait for the sequel to be released.

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