The Harbinger Series by Keegan Kennedy, Bryan Patrick Wolfe

It starts as a whisper, barely audible. Rumors. Paranoia. Conspiracy theories. Subterfuge. Like lightning, the plague moves across the globe, spreading out in all directions. When the naysayers can no longer ignore the wails and moans of the dying, the Harbinger will already have them by their throats. But the end is only the beginning.Discovered in the Alaskan permafrost, the ancient virus was reanimated and genetically-altered... moreIt starts as a whisper, barely audible. Rumors. Paranoia. Conspiracy theories. Subterfuge. Like lightning, the plague moves across the globe, spreading out in all directions. When the naysayers can no longer ignore the wails and moans of the dying, the Harbinger will already have them by their throats. But the end is only the beginning.Discovered in the Alaskan permafrost, the ancient virus was reanimated and genetically-altered. The new strain showed great promise in curing many of mankind’s afflictions. When the specimen fell into the hands of the Russian theocracy, their inept scientists attempted to create a biological weapon—a weapon that outsmarted them. Primarily set in the American city of Memphis, four loosely-connected strangers, caught up in their lives, find their worlds annihilated by the swiftly-moving plague. Alex Connelly is a wealthy, young executive, living an idyllic life with his pregnant wife, Madison. Kirk Foster is a self-absorbed aging gay man, desperate to hang onto his youth and sex appeal. Meredith Brinkley’s on-going war with breast cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she faces an impending double mastectomy. Logan King is a closeted baseball jock, playing for a minor league team while coming to terms with his true identity. And only together will they survive...This is a continuing, post-apocalyptic series that contains graphic violence and sex.Episode One: PathogenEpisode Two: The Curtain Falls less

The curtain has fallen and there are few left standing.With everyone he loves gone, Alex struggles to keep his sanity. But after a chance meeting, the loss of sanity isn’t the only thing Alex has to fear. Meredith reels after an unexpected attack, unsure what to do next. When Meredith encounters Empress Jenkins, a sweet teenager and an adaptable survivor, she finds clarity as well as an unexpected surprise. Two strangers save Logan from a duo of blood-covered ghouls with an appetite for flesh... moreThe curtain has fallen and there are few left standing.With everyone he loves gone, Alex struggles to keep his sanity. But after a chance meeting, the loss of sanity isn’t the only thing Alex has to fear. Meredith reels after an unexpected attack, unsure what to do next. When Meredith encounters Empress Jenkins, a sweet teenager and an adaptable survivor, she finds clarity as well as an unexpected surprise. Two strangers save Logan from a duo of blood-covered ghouls with an appetite for flesh. To get to his mother, Kirk makes a twenty-five hour road trip through hell—a road trip with a body count. less

Meredith, Empress and Cody encounter another group of survivors—one of those survivors harboring a closely-guarded secret. Kirk and Aries continue to their journey back to Memphis, encountering others along the way. Jessica finds new allies. Channing eyes new prey. Nina draws a line in the sand. Alex and Beulah find the perfect place to ride out the apocalypse. A new, well-organized foe promises to make life much harder for the survivors.

It starts as a whisper, barely audible. Rumors. Paranoia. Conspiracy theories. Subterfuge. Like lightning, the plague moves across the globe, spreading out in all directions. When the naysayers can no longer ignore the wails and moans of the dying, the Harbinger will already have them by their throats. But the end is only the beginning… Discovered in the Alaskan permafrost, the ancient virus was reanimated and genetically-altered... moreIt starts as a whisper, barely audible. Rumors. Paranoia. Conspiracy theories. Subterfuge. Like lightning, the plague moves across the globe, spreading out in all directions. When the naysayers can no longer ignore the wails and moans of the dying, the Harbinger will already have them by their throats. But the end is only the beginning… Discovered in the Alaskan permafrost, the ancient virus was reanimated and genetically-altered. The new strain showed great promise in curing many of mankind’s afflictions. When the specimen fell into the hands of the Russian theocracy, their inept scientists attempted to create a biological weapon—a weapon that outsmarted them. Now, the androvirus is a deadly airborne plague, conquering the world in a matter of days. With a communicability of 100% and a mortality rate of over 90%, there is no immunity. For the survivors, who can suppress the virus, there is only change. A few adapt, but most become walking, talking gray horrors with an appetite for flesh. Primarily set in the American city of Memphis, four loosely-connected strangers, caught up in their lives, find their worlds annihilated by the swiftly-moving plague. Alex Connelly is a wealthy, young executive, living an idyllic life with his pregnant wife, Madison. Kirk Foster is a self-absorbed aging gay man, desperate to hang onto his youth and sex appeal. Meredith Brinkley’s on-going war with breast cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she faces an impending double mastectomy. Logan King is a closeted baseball jock, playing for a minor league team while coming to terms with his true identity. And only together will they survive... This work can be read as a stand-alone novel with an ending—an ending that leaves the door open for sequels as well as an exit for anyone who wants to get off the ride. less

The series continues in Book Five: Rocks in the Windshield… At Ghost Lake, the group strategizes, planning for their long-term survival, but just because they’re a team doesn’t mean that people will get along. After the tragedy of the plague, people’s true personalities begin to emerge and not everyone is happy with Alex’s leadership. Simon’s death catches up with Nina. Logan has become smitten with Kirk. Alex continues to keep his distance from Meredith... moreThe series continues in Book Five: Rocks in the Windshield… At Ghost Lake, the group strategizes, planning for their long-term survival, but just because they’re a team doesn’t mean that people will get along. After the tragedy of the plague, people’s true personalities begin to emerge and not everyone is happy with Alex’s leadership. Simon’s death catches up with Nina. Logan has become smitten with Kirk. Alex continues to keep his distance from Meredith. Isaiah finds himself imprisoned inside ‘The Church of the Second Coming.’ Dr. April Harrison meets others on her way back to Memphis. Beulah slaps the fool out of someone. Meredith finds herself not liking Kirk. Falling ill, Amber is finding it harder to keep her secret. Mateo makes a play for Meredith. Something is happening between Kirk and Ammon. Someone dies on a raid outside of the lodge. less

Following three jarring deaths and a surprise absconder, the thinly-stretched group is down by four, so the mood at Ghost Lake is somber. Kirk continues to ruffle feathers, but in typical Kirk fashion, he really doesn’t give a shit. Amber worries about her future on several fronts. April finds out some fascinating details about Shasta. Beulah and Jack bury the hatchet. Alex isn’t happy by Mateo’s interest in Meredith. Lauren sets the record straight concerning Kirk... moreFollowing three jarring deaths and a surprise absconder, the thinly-stretched group is down by four, so the mood at Ghost Lake is somber. Kirk continues to ruffle feathers, but in typical Kirk fashion, he really doesn’t give a shit. Amber worries about her future on several fronts. April finds out some fascinating details about Shasta. Beulah and Jack bury the hatchet. Alex isn’t happy by Mateo’s interest in Meredith. Lauren sets the record straight concerning Kirk. Logan has an unexpected telepathic experience. Channing is determined to keep busy. While searching for weapons, Kirk and Ammon grow even closer. Rex finds himself in a harrowing situation. A terrifying new variation of creeper is discovered. When a huge secret is voluntarily confessed, a moment of kindness snowballs into a show of solidarity. less