Survival Instinct Series by Kristal Stittle

A zombie novelOn the surface, the city of Leighton is just like any other city: tall buildings, busy streets, and populated by a wide variety of people. It also has rats. These vermin are unlike the average pest, because they are carrying a deadly contagion. Havoc ensues as the devastating virus seeps into the unsuspecting populace, turning friends and family against each other. Atrocities of savage behavior are spreading faster than people can outrun, and the citizens get recklessly desperate... moreA zombie novelOn the surface, the city of Leighton is just like any other city: tall buildings, busy streets, and populated by a wide variety of people. It also has rats. These vermin are unlike the average pest, because they are carrying a deadly contagion. Havoc ensues as the devastating virus seeps into the unsuspecting populace, turning friends and family against each other. Atrocities of savage behavior are spreading faster than people can outrun, and the citizens get recklessly desperate. Whether by joining forces, or by standing alone, survival is on everyone’s mind. Unfortunately, not everyone will escape with their life. less

In this sequel to Survival Instinct, a small group that made it out of Leighton alive is now settling in at the Bishop cabin. It has been only one week since the Day, and they’re all still reeling from it. Despite this, they intend to survive and are preparing the cabin for the long months ahead. That is, until a plane lands on the lake, and an occupant inside delivers news that one survivor just can’t ignore... moreIn this sequel to Survival Instinct, a small group that made it out of Leighton alive is now settling in at the Bishop cabin. It has been only one week since the Day, and they’re all still reeling from it. Despite this, they intend to survive and are preparing the cabin for the long months ahead. That is, until a plane lands on the lake, and an occupant inside delivers news that one survivor just can’t ignore. Meanwhile, at the North Leighton Correctional Facility, the dead are piling up outside. The walls are completely surrounded, and both citizens and mercenaries taking refuge inside are far from safe. Not only is the pressure building within, but something new has arrived outside the prison. It’s watching them. It’s waiting for them to make a mistake. less

It’s been over six years since the events of Adaptive Instinct, and the survivors have settled into their lives aboard the Diana. They have their familiar routines on the modified cruise ship, where they feel relatively safe from the zombie threat that still plagues both the mainland and surrounding islands. That all changes when a cruise ship enters their waters, one that won’t respond to their hails. With the lure of fuel too great to ignore, a team is sent over to investigate... moreIt’s been over six years since the events of Adaptive Instinct, and the survivors have settled into their lives aboard the Diana. They have their familiar routines on the modified cruise ship, where they feel relatively safe from the zombie threat that still plagues both the mainland and surrounding islands. That all changes when a cruise ship enters their waters, one that won’t respond to their hails. With the lure of fuel too great to ignore, a team is sent over to investigate. What no one realizes is that there’s already a threat aboard their own vessel; one that’s going to set off a chain reaction of events that will alter everything they know. less