Bøger af Keith Soares

From its seemingly innocuous beginning, The Oasis of Filth is the chronicle of the outbreak of a mysterious disease that ravages mankind. The story is told by a doctor in suburban Maryland who is on the front lines of discovering the disease, but finds himself quickly overwhelmed by a world that collapses into paranoia, fear and loneliness. He makes an unexpected connection to Rosa, a beautiful woman half his age with an inquisitive nature and inherent sense of hope and resourcefulness, and together they go on a sprawling journey across the eastern United States, finding danger, hope, and possibly even the salvation of the world. But their world is fragile, and soon tragedy strikes. The doctor must decide if love lost is reason enough to damn all of mankind, or if hope and salvation have many faces. He meets other survivors, some good, some not, and soon feels that his path, his decisions, are no longer his own to make. Finally, when faced with mounting injuries, both physical and mental, does he have the strength needed in a world where resources are scarce, life is cheap, and more than 60 years have already passed him by?

What the hell did I know about leading, about trying to save people?I used to think I was saving people, before, back when I was a suburban doctor. That was nothing. The disease that made people into something like zombies didn't just take away the lives of the infected, it took away everything - family, community, civilization itself. How could I save people from that? But the younger ones looked up to me in some weird way, given that I was well past my sixtieth birthday. Maybe they thought it made me wise. And maybe it did, because I knew one thing as clear as day.We might not all get killed by this world, this disease, but there's no way we're all getting out alive.-----A best seller in Post Apocalyptic fiction!SPR review: 5 stars "The book is a strong finale and pushes its characters to their limit without hesitation. Each chapter is tense yet bleak, but the small victories that come with each crossed bridge and hurdle are drunk in by the weary narrator, and the small glimmer of hope he becomes charged with shines on through each terrifying step."IndieReader review: 4.5 stars "A tale of salvation with all too human characters face the ravages of a pandemic. Coupling their minds with their courage, the small band of sojourners finds their way out of the darkness of impending death to a new beginning for the human race.""A wonderful story. This series grabbed me from the start and wouldn't let go. When I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. The characters in this story were amazing. Strong willed, funny and someone that I would have called friend.""My favorite apocalyptic tale. The quality of writing and the story line are superb. I am only sad to say that "From Blood Reborn" is the last of the series.""Even though you're reading about a wild, post-apocalyptic time, the tale remains grounded in reality. That's what makes it so chilling."

I didn't care anymore, not after what happened at The Oasis... and afterward.I just walked, not concerned if I'd live or die. Strange how things change. How a little house, a dog, and a total stranger worked their way into my heart and soul when I didn't think I had either of those things left anymore. I thought I was too old for all of it, certainly too old to care much for my own wellbeing. But the others? Having them around changed my outlook, made me protective.When new dangers appeared, having friends made me truly understand one thing: fear.-----A best seller in Post Apocalyptic fiction!SPR review: 5 stars "While a book about outcasts banding together may seem as overdone a trope as zombie fiction itself, once again I have to assure anyone reading this that the author, Keith Soares, is in all ways a step above those expectations in his ideas and his execution... I don't recommend reading this book; I recommend reading every book this author publishes, as I have no doubt he will continue raising the bar."IndieReader review: 4.5 stars "Soares paints a frightening, realistic picture of life in a post-apocalyptic world... It's refreshing to read a book in this vein that allows the reader to explore a protagonist's anguish without relying on a flat, twenty-something hero.""This book should come with a warning: You will not be going anywhere for a while once you read the first chapter.""'The Hopeless Pastures' is a worthy sequel to 'The Oasis of Filth' - a story that stands on its own, but also expertly sets up the final chapter to this compelling series.""Boy does the author deliver. The dramatic arcs of the story are like riding a great rollercoaster.""Soares does a masterful job of making the situations and outcomes seem eerily plausible, which heightens the creepiness factor and suspense immensely for me."

From the author of Amazon #1 Post-Apocalyptic series The Oasis of Filth comes a collection of ten short stories covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, and revenge. Includes: The Space Between - One in a million odds can seem a lot more dangerous when you're millions of miles from home. The Last - When you can't remember your past, do you still have a future? The Vacancy of Dreams - A prequel story in the world of The Oasis of Filth. Black Fire - Of all the mages, Huldrych was, by far, the least respected, and for one simple reason: he was incapable of producing black fire. All That You Know is Lost and Abandoned - An innocent conversation is one way to pass the time, even for those who may not be innocent. Tilting - In the frigid waters off Kodiak, Alaska, a man can lose himself. Or be lost. The Fingers of the Colossus - Failure is not an option for a colonel in the queen's forces, even when the entire planet may be against him. Time in Time - Some things are never really lost. Have a Seat by the Fire - Angela Vengaza sits in a small house in the middle of nowhere on a mountainside, hoping to hold on for an hour. Walking on the Spot - A grandfather and grandson, like mirrors through time, debate fate before taking an important journey.

My name is John Black and my time is up. It seems like the list of my enemies is growing while I can count my friends on just one hand. I'm not sure who I can trust anymore. Maybe no one. Superpowered villains, monsters, even the government. Everyone's out to get me. Even my sister Holly seems to be infected with something terrible. Or worse, someone terrible. I've tried for so long to save her from all this, but now I have to wonder: How can you save a person when maybe they don't want to be saved?

My name is John Black and I have a date with destiny. Actually, I had a date with Carrie, but it got postponed due to destiny. That's probably not an excuse most girls hear, even though it's true. I need to go to the city, to try to finish things once and for all. But there's a problem. A new type of power has been discovered, and it's exactly what people like me don't want. Exactly what someone could use to shut us all down, permanently. So what do I do? Abuse this new power to fight my enemies, or live in fear they'll do the same to me? Either way, I don't think everyone's getting out of this alive. Destiny sucks.

My name is John Black and I'm a monster. I've killed, and not just by accident. I've started to wonder if my powers make me dangerous, or if it's the other way around. I don't want to be a killer like Sol, be another bad guy, but I can feel myself turning. What choice do I have? There are other monsters besides just me, some human, some not. Big things that came out of the water, destroying everything in their path. Creatures from the bottom of the sea, or maybe outer space - it doesn't matter, because they're coming. What choice do I have but kill?

They kept us locked in walled cities, away from the unlucky people who got infected.I suppose that made us the lucky ones, but for me it was a pretty tough pill to swallow. Before everything went down - before a combination of rabies and leprosy turned people into something an awful lot like zombies - I was a Maryland doctor, nearing retirement, wealthy and respected, even if I was a pompous ass. In the walled city, all of that disappeared and I had nothing. Not until Rosa showed up one day. She had dreams, making me realize that I had lost mine. If not for her, I would never have escaped. Never seen the world outside the walls. Never known hope again.In the end, after what happened, I wish I never had.-----A best seller in Post Apocalyptic fiction!SPR review: 4.5 stars "The book sets up a believable and in many ways terrifying world, one which takes the zombie genre in a direction that can actually be called unique..."IndieReader review: 4 stars "...the tension steadily builds as the narrative progresses, exploding at certain moments with lively, exciting action scenes and gritty images...""A post apocalyptic environment, and mind set, that is unlike any other I have ever read, and I have read literally over a hundred books by now dealing with post apocalyptic worlds.""I didn't mean to read this all in one day, but I had to stay up to finish it. Normally, I'm able to put even exciting books down and go to sleep, but this one kept me awake and wanting more.""Every bit as good as the Walking Dead series.""1984 mixed with The Stand, but much quicker paced.""I've read a lot of zombie books, and this is one of the most disturbing I've read - because it seems so plausible.""Keith Soares turns the world upside down in this page turner, giving readers an all-too-plausible look at what can happen. Tight dialogue and a fast-paced plot make Oasis of Filth one to be remembered."

My name is John Black. I used to be your typical nerd, a total weakling, letting bullies like Bobby Graden push me around. Then one day, Bobby and I got hit by a car. Somehow, the accident changed us, as if something inside us responded. It made us strong. More than strong, actually. It gave us power. That power brought us together, our shared secret creating a friendship despite our differences. Bobby and I could do things no one else could, and it was exhilarating, fun. Until the day we found out we weren't alone. And that, for others, power can be deadly serious.