GAMELAND Series by Saul W. Tanpepper, Ken J. Howe

Zpocalypto gamer Jessica Daniels and her gang of code jackers decide to break into Long Island's Gameland hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the Infected Undead, and in doing so they risk additional years being added to their Life Service Commitment (a civil or military obligation fulfilled after death). But getting past the barriers - the EM field, the wall surrounding the island, the mined waters - requires the assistance of a stranger to their fold... moreZpocalypto gamer Jessica Daniels and her gang of code jackers decide to break into Long Island's Gameland hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the Infected Undead, and in doing so they risk additional years being added to their Life Service Commitment (a civil or military obligation fulfilled after death). But getting past the barriers - the EM field, the wall surrounding the island, the mined waters - requires the assistance of a stranger to their fold. His inclusion raises tensions within the group, particularly between Jessie and her boyfriend. So too do the risks mount. After a terrifying "accident" during preparation nearly takes the life of one of their members, emotions run dangerously high, threatening to abort their plans.But they press on, and what they find when they finally arrive in the abandoned wasteland is like nothing they ever expected. Their excitement, however, quickly turns to dread as the reality of their situation - and the dangers - become all too clear. What they don't know is that one member of their group has a secret agenda, and it doesn't involve the rest of them getting off the island anytime soon. Not alive, anyway. And not dead, either. less

"Five hackers. One game. Ten thousand Infected Undead." Jessie and Kelly clash after one of their group gets stranded among the Infected Undead, forcing Kelly to make a rash decision which will ultimately deliver them into the hands of those who would turn them all into mindless players in "The Game."

6 Hackers, 1 Game... and 10,000 Undead.Everyone is addicted to Survivalist, a live-action, virtual reality show of all the juiciest part’s of Arc Entertainment's The Game, the hyper-popular, ultra-restricted video game where cybernetically controlled zombies do battle in an urban arcade in the middle of a Long Island wasteland. The Game is literally to die for.If you're rich enough, you can buy your invitation. If you're desperate enough, you can volunteer to become one of the Undead Players... more6 Hackers, 1 Game... and 10,000 Undead.Everyone is addicted to Survivalist, a live-action, virtual reality show of all the juiciest part’s of Arc Entertainment's The Game, the hyper-popular, ultra-restricted video game where cybernetically controlled zombies do battle in an urban arcade in the middle of a Long Island wasteland. The Game is literally to die for.If you're rich enough, you can buy your invitation. If you're desperate enough, you can volunteer to become one of the Undead Players. Jessie Daniels and her gang of computer hackers plan to break their way in.Welcome to GAMELAND. Access Restricted.EPISODE 1: Deep Into The GameA reckless, end-of-summer plan leads Jessie and her friends onto Long Island hoping to catch a glimpse of the infected victims of a decades-old outbreak. But while breaking in might be easy, getting back out is a hell of a killer. It doesn't take long before they realize they're part of The Game.EPISODE 2: FailsafeJessie and Kelly clash after one of their group gets stranded among the Infected Undead, forcing Kelly to make a rash decision which will ultimately deliver them into the hands of those who would turn them all into mindless players in The Game.Not recommended for readers under age 15. less

"Five hackers. One game. Ten thousand Infected Undead." Unable to escape from Long Island because of the failsafe device implanted inside their brains, the group digs in until they can devise a way to neutralize it. Jessie is anointed as their leader despite Jake's claims that she is unfit. A final desperate attempt is made to leave, setting into motion a sequence of events that will result in one of them dead, another infected, and all of them running for their lives.

"Five hackers. One game. Ten thousand Infected Undead."A mutiny in the group splits the members, leaving Jessie out in the cold. As she continues to struggle to fulfill her promise to bring everyone safely home, a chance encounter with one of Gameland's residents dredges up deeply buried memories, leaving her feeling haunted and doubtful about her future.

SERIES DESCRIPTION: Six young tech-savvy hackers and coders break into Long Island's Gameland, a once-militarized wasteland that has been abandoned to the Infected Undead for over a decade. Now reclaimed by a megalithic corporation with deep ties to the government, Gameland has been turned into live-action virtual reality survival gaming arcade. But while breaking into The Game is a lot easier than they could ever have imagined, breaking back out ends up being one hell of a killer... moreSERIES DESCRIPTION: Six young tech-savvy hackers and coders break into Long Island's Gameland, a once-militarized wasteland that has been abandoned to the Infected Undead for over a decade. Now reclaimed by a megalithic corporation with deep ties to the government, Gameland has been turned into live-action virtual reality survival gaming arcade. But while breaking into The Game is a lot easier than they could ever have imagined, breaking back out ends up being one hell of a killer. EPISODE 3: Deadman's Switch Unable to escape from Long Island because of the failsafe device implanted inside their brains, the group digs in until they can devise a way to neutralize it. Jessie is anointed as their leader despite Jake's claims that she is unfit. A final desperate attempt is made to leave, setting into motion a sequence of events that will result in one of them dead, another infected, and all of them running for their lives. EPISODE 4: Sunder the Hollow Ones A mutiny in the group splits the members, leaving Jessie out in the cold. As she continues to struggle to fulfill her promise to bring everyone safely home, a chance encounter with one of Gameland's residents dredges up deeply buried memories, leaving her feeling haunted and doubtful about her future. The full series consists of 8 individual episodes published monthly from May 1-Dec 1, 2012. Episodes are available separately and in two-episode packages. A 'subscription' to all 8 episodes is available providing customers with the chance to save over 50% (package price increases monthly through December, so buy early to save more). Episode word/page counts; 3: 52,000 words 4: 44,000 words Not recommended for readers under the age of 16. less

Everyone was sick in those days, sick and dying. Even me.Especially me.Long Island is in the first throes of a deadly outbreak, but for six-year-old Cassie Stemple, the world is much smaller. Her family has been recently shattered by the tragic loss of her baby brother, and her parents are struggling to stay together. As they struggle to protect Cassie from the terrifying disease swiftly overtaking them, they fail to recognize the infection already killing them from within... moreEveryone was sick in those days, sick and dying. Even me.Especially me.Long Island is in the first throes of a deadly outbreak, but for six-year-old Cassie Stemple, the world is much smaller. Her family has been recently shattered by the tragic loss of her baby brother, and her parents are struggling to stay together. As they struggle to protect Cassie from the terrifying disease swiftly overtaking them, they fail to recognize the infection already killing them from within. After Cassie's beloved pet rabbit suddenly dies and her health begins to fail, her parents make one last desperate attempt to escape the island. But Cassie refuses to leave her rabbit behind. She knows she can still save him; she just needs more time. A long, long time. Because that's how nursery magic works.It's been twelve years since the outbreak. It's time for Cassie to grow up.A part of the dystopic world of S.W. Tanpepper's GAMELAND series, Velveteen may be read as a standalone novelette.For readers age 14 and older.If you haven't already read the series' first season, you can get a sense of it in the included short excerpt where Jessie encounters Cassie shortly after entering Gameland (Episode 4: Sunder the Hollow Ones). (For those who might be wondering about Shinji: Yes, he does make an appearance in Velveteen, but only in a supporting role. The focus of this story is Cassie and, of course, her rabbit.Also included are brief excerpts of two upcoming novels from the same world: Jessie's Game, a continuation of the GAMELAND saga (due out fall 2013), and A Dark and Sure Descent, a bridge between the original series and Velveteen. Descent tells the story of the Long Island outbreak and the role which Cassie's parents, as animal researchers at the controversial Laroda Island animal research laboratory, play in it (due out winter 2013).Total book length with excerpts: 17,600 words. less

"Five hackers. One game. Ten thousand Infected Undead."After one member of their group is infected, Jessie makes a decision to hand over another to a mysterious group of Undead sympathizers in exchange for a promised antidote. But will she be able to collect the medicine and return before it's too late? Will the medicine work? And will she be able to get them all back home again?

"Five hackers. One game. Ten thousand Infected Undead."Armed with a potential antiserum to the reanimation virus, Jessica races back to Gameland to save her infected friend. Waylaid along the way, she must fight for her life to save another. Will she make it back in time? Or will her friend die and return as one of the Undead?

"Five hackers. One game. Ten thousand Infected Undead."Torn between rescuing Ashley from the homicidal Ben and staying with Jake, who's been infected, Jessie, Kelly and Reggie must carefully plan their next move. But Reggie falls ill and the Undead break into their stronghold. Soon they're fighting for their lives in a battle that will lead all of the group to their darkest hour.

The shocking conclusion to the high-tech horror thriller, GAMELAND. Jessie and the remaining gamers and hackers struggle against all odds to escape Gameland and Long Island, even though some of them have been infected with the zombie virus. Determined to do whatever is necessary to get home, they will have to face some of the most difficult decisions of their lives... moreThe shocking conclusion to the high-tech horror thriller, GAMELAND. Jessie and the remaining gamers and hackers struggle against all odds to escape Gameland and Long Island, even though some of them have been infected with the zombie virus. Determined to do whatever is necessary to get home, they will have to face some of the most difficult decisions of their lives. But even if they're successful, will they ever be able to go back to the lives they so recklessly left behind?The world is suddenly a very different place from the one they left behind. Not all monsters live behind walls.Not recommended for readers under the age of 16. less

COLLECTOR’S EDITION INCLUDES Golgotha (prequel to GAMELAND: An experiment to create a cure for Reanimation goes horribly wrong.SERIES DESCRIPTION:In the center of Long Island's forbidden wasteland, overseen by a powerful corporation known as Arc Properties, is GAMELAND, a virtual reality arcade where the privileged play a high-stakes game using zombies as avatars. For the poor, the action televised on state-controlled Media is horrifying, yet powerfully addictive... moreCOLLECTOR’S EDITION INCLUDES Golgotha (prequel to GAMELAND: An experiment to create a cure for Reanimation goes horribly wrong.SERIES DESCRIPTION:In the center of Long Island's forbidden wasteland, overseen by a powerful corporation known as Arc Properties, is GAMELAND, a virtual reality arcade where the privileged play a high-stakes game using zombies as avatars. For the poor, the action televised on state-controlled Media is horrifying, yet powerfully addictive.On a whim, six computer hackers decide to sneak onto the island, hoping to catch a glimpse of the uncontrolled Infecteds, victims of an outbreak that took place there a decade earlier. But while breaking in is a lot easier than any of them could have ever imagined, getting back out is one a hell of a killer. Play, and you play to win. Lose, and you become part of The Game.EPISODES1: Deep Into the GameZpocalypto gamer Jessica Daniels and her gang of code jackers break into Long Island's Gameland hoping to catch a glimpse of the Infected Undead. The addition of a stranger to their fold raises tensions within the group. After a terrible accident nearly takes the life of one of their members, emotions run dangerously high. Finding the abandoned wasteland unlike anything they ever expected, their excitement turns to dread as the dangers become all too clear.2: FailsafeJessie and Kelly clash after one of their group gets stranded among the Infected Undead, forcing Kelly to make a rash decision which will ultimately deliver them into the hands of those who would turn them all into mindless players in The Game.3: Deadman’s SwitchUnable to escape from Long Island because of the failsafe device implanted inside their brains, the group digs in until they can devise a way to neutralize it. Jessie is anointed as their leader despite Jake's claims that she is unfit. A final desperate attempt is made to leave, setting into motion a sequence of events that will result in one of them dead, another infected, and all of them running for their lives.4: Sunder the Hollow OnesA mutiny in the group splits the members, leaving Jessie out in the cold. As she continues to struggle to fulfill her promise to bring everyone safely home, a chance encounter with one of Gameland's residents dredges up deeply buried memories, leaving her feeling haunted and doubtful about her future.5: Prometheus WeptAfter one member of their group is infected, Jessie makes a decision to hand over another to a mysterious group of Undead sympathizers in exchange for a promised antidote. But will she be able to collect the medicine and return before it's too late? Will the medicine work? And will she be able to get them all back home again?6: Kingdom of PlayersArmed with a potential antiserum to the reanimation virus, Jessica races back to Gameland to save her infected friend. Waylaid along the way, she must fight for her life to save another. Will she make it back in time? Or will her friend die and return as one of the Undead?7: Tag, You’re DeadTorn between rescuing Ashley from the homicidal Ben and staying with Jake, who's been infected, Jessie, Kelly and Reggie must carefully plan their next move. But Reggie falls ill and the Undead break into their stronghold. Soon they're fighting for their lives in a battle that will lead all of the group to their darkest hour.8: Jacker’s CodeThe shocking conclusion to the high-tech horror thriller, GAMELAND.Determined to do whatever is necessary to get home, Jessie and the others must face some of the most difficult decisions of their lives. But the world is a very different place from the one they left behind. Some monsters don’t live behind walls. less

The Ultimate Hacker's Guide to GAMELANDTaken from the private collection of the disgraced former commander of the Undead Omegaman Forces, these top secret documents contain vital information about key players in the development of Reanimation technology, the construction of GAMELAND, and the politics behind the civil war which fractured the United States and gave rise to the Southern States Coalition... moreThe Ultimate Hacker's Guide to GAMELANDTaken from the private collection of the disgraced former commander of the Undead Omegaman Forces, these top secret documents contain vital information about key players in the development of Reanimation technology, the construction of GAMELAND, and the politics behind the civil war which fractured the United States and gave rise to the Southern States Coalition. Includes:Timeline of key eventsCharacter watch listGlossary of important termsWhat really happened in Eugene Halliwell's laboratory the night he injected himself with Reanimation virus?Was Halliwell's zombie really behind Richard Daniels' death?How did The Life Service Law come into being?And how did we come to accept the living dead among us?Also includes:--Transcripts from the Congressional Hearings on Reanimation Technology. --The full, annotated voice transcript from the infamous Golgotha Event, which led to the end of Doctor Halliwell and the murder of his friend and special advisor to the President of the United States, Richard Daniels. --Articles on the rise of zombies in popular culture and our rejection of the Undead. Table of Contents"KILLER FUN WITH A SERIOUS SIDE OF BRAINS"Newspaper article from The Edgemont Daily Register (Apr 1, 2013) OPERATION 'ANACONDA'Memo from Ulysses Daniels to Bethany PoorgillThe complete annotated voice transcript from the Golgotha Event'DEAD RECKONING' ASSESSMENTThe last letter from Richard Daniels before his deathRichard Daniels' resignation letter to President LancasterMemo from Richard Daniels to Ulysses DanielsRichard's Recommendation to dismantle 'Dead Reckoning' (never delivered) INITIAL POLICE INCIDENT REPORTFrederick Sheriff Department Investigation into the death of Richard Daniels1ST CONGRESSIONAL PANEL ON REANIMATION TECHNOLOGYProject Dead Reckoning Hearing transcript (interrogation of Bethany Poorgill, Daniels' scientific assistant) ARC PROPERTY SURVEY MAPS462758-c: Land loss after polar icecap melt462758-f: Current land loss462758-r: Proposed gaming arcade boundaries2ND CONGRESSIONAL PANEL ON REANIMATION TECHNOLOGYProject Dead Reckoning Hearing transcript (Padraig Harrison's rationale for improving public perceptions of zombies) DERPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MAP #631-18d.485.32Long Island: Known access points3RD CONGRESSIONAL PANEL ON REANIMATION TECHNOLOGYArticle from Proceedings of the Academy of Strategic NecrologyTIMELINE OF KEY EVENTSWATCH LISTGLOSSARY&lt less

Welcome to GAMELAND. Everyone's dying to get in. Someone is trying to hack Jessie Daniels's brain implant. The prime suspect? Micah Sandervol, a fellow gamer-turned-betrayer. Problem is, he's already dead- or he's supposed to be. Dead and reanimated. Jessie thinks he might not be after all.For Jessie, a traumatized survivor of a reckless break-in to Long Island's Gameland, a VR arcade populated with Undead avatars, survival means taking it one day at a time... moreWelcome to GAMELAND. Everyone's dying to get in. Someone is trying to hack Jessie Daniels's brain implant. The prime suspect? Micah Sandervol, a fellow gamer-turned-betrayer. Problem is, he's already dead- or he's supposed to be. Dead and reanimated. Jessie thinks he might not be after all.For Jessie, a traumatized survivor of a reckless break-in to Long Island's Gameland, a VR arcade populated with Undead avatars, survival means taking it one day at a time. Her best friend now roams the island as one of the soulless, people close to Jessie are disappearing, and her own husband is acting suspiciously. Control lapses are occurring with greater frequency. It's only a matter of time before the implant network, meant to protect them, becomes their greatest vulnerability.Arc Enterprises, the one entity with the power to fix everything, refuses to heed the warning signs. Instead, the company behind Reanimation and neuroleptic implant technologies, will let nothing stand in the way of their planned launch of a new twist on their most popular product: "The Game."When the outbreak sirens begin to sound in her hometown, Jessie is forced to do the one thing she most dreads: return to Gameland and hope she can stop Micah."The water pelts her upturned eyes, yet she does not blink. It pools into the hollows beneath and around the blackened orbs until the solid gray of the sky bursts into brilliant prisms of color, vibrant lakes and oceans of molten light. And if she blinks, it spills out in a kaleidoscope of tears. ""If she could only blink. ""The water turns the darkness away from this dead, empty world and makes it bright once more. ""Yes, the rain is good. The rain is as close to life as she can come."from "Jessie's Game: Signs of Life""Jessie's Game: Signs of Life" is a 120,000 word novel from the world of GAMELAND.For ages 16 and older.What is S.W. Tanpepper's GAMELANDThe highly-rated epic cyberpunk series was first released in monthly episodes between May and December 2012. It follows the exploits of six young adults as they break into the Long Island arcade hoping for a rare glimpse of the undead survivors of a decades' old outbreak. But while breaking in was easy, getting back out is a killer.6 Hackers, 1 Game... 10,000 Undead.Everyone loves "Survivalist," a live-action, virtual reality show based on Arc Entertainment's "The Game," where cybernetically controlled zombies do battle in a video arcade in the middle of a Long Island wasteland. It's to die for.If you're rich enough, you can buy your way in. If you're desperate enough, you can volunteer to become one of the Undead Players. Jessie Daniels and her gang of computer hackers plan to break their way in.Welcome to GAMELAND. Access Restricted.Want more GAMELAND?For insight into the series and how it all started, check out the short prequel "Golgotha" (also available in the short story collection "Shorting the Undead and Other Horrors")."Velveteen." The story of Cassie, a 6-y/o female zombie trapped in a bathroom... until Jessie releases her twelve years later. A terrifying twist on a classic children's tale."Infected: Hacked Files from the GAMELAND Archive." Includes a timeline of key events, a glossary of terms, character dossiers, essays, articles and never-before-released voice transcripts.SUBSCRIBE to Tanpepper Tidings for advance notice of:new releases, special (and exclusive) pricing events, contests and giveaways, signings and appearancestinyletter.com/SWTanpepper(copy and paste into your browser's address bar, or visit the author's webpage at tanpepperwrites.com) less

A Dark and Sure Descent: Being a True Account of the Long Island OutbreakAfter the unexplained death of their newborn son, experimental biologists and owners of the controversial Laroda Animal Research Laboratory Lyssa and Ramon Stemple find themselves the focus of a brutal murder investigation involving one of their employees. The case takes an unexpected twist when the slaying is linked to a deadly new illness sweeping Long Island: the victims begin to come back as the living undead... moreA Dark and Sure Descent: Being a True Account of the Long Island OutbreakAfter the unexplained death of their newborn son, experimental biologists and owners of the controversial Laroda Animal Research Laboratory Lyssa and Ramon Stemple find themselves the focus of a brutal murder investigation involving one of their employees. The case takes an unexpected twist when the slaying is linked to a deadly new illness sweeping Long Island: the victims begin to come back as the living undead. As the Stemples attempt to flee the scourge, their six-year-old daughter Cassie begins to exhibit the first symptoms of disease. Desperate to save her daughter, Lyssa is forced to attempt a treatment so radical, so unspeakably horrifying, that it will make the apocalypse pale in comparison.A Dark and Sure Descent is a standalone novel in the world of GAMELAND, the epic cyberpunk series published in episode format from May through December 2012. The events in this current book take place twelve years before the series.The GAMELAND Collection currently consists of the following titles:Golgotha — the short prequel to the GAMELAND series.S.W. Tanpepper’s GAMELAND — The eight-episode series telling the story of how a group of computer gamers and hackers break into the Long Island live-action virtual reality gaming arcade in hopes of seeing some of the undead. Breaking in was easy, but getting back out is a killer.Infected: Hacked Files from the GAMELAND Archive — Insights into the world for the avid GAMELAND fan.Velveteen — A terrifying twist on a classic children’s tale as told by six-year-old Cassie Stemple.Signs of Life (Jessie's Game, Book 1) — The thrilling follow up to the series.SUBSCRIBE to receive advance notice of new releases, special (and exclusive) pricing events and giveaways, signings and appearances: Tanpepper Tidings: tinyletter.com/SWTanpepper (or visit the author's webpage at tanpepperwrites.com). less

The thrilling conclusion to the GAMELAND saga. As network outages begin to spread on the mainland, Jessie Daniels, the only person known to be immune to the Reanimation virus, is ruthlessly hunted down inside Arc Property's virtual gaming arcade on Long Island. After her are a half dozen Live Players and an untold number of dead ones. As the world descends into chaos, she begins to unravel the secrets of the people who created the technology, including one which promises to destroy them all... moreThe thrilling conclusion to the GAMELAND saga. As network outages begin to spread on the mainland, Jessie Daniels, the only person known to be immune to the Reanimation virus, is ruthlessly hunted down inside Arc Property's virtual gaming arcade on Long Island. After her are a half dozen Live Players and an untold number of dead ones. As the world descends into chaos, she begins to unravel the secrets of the people who created the technology, including one which promises to destroy them all. Jessie's Game (Book 2): Dead Reckoning is a 127,000 word novel from the world of GAMELAND. It follows Season One. For ages 16 and older. What is S.W. Tanpepper's GAMELAND The highly-rated epic cyberpunk series was first released in monthly episodes between May and December 2012. It follows the exploits of six young adults as they break into the Long Island arcade hoping for a rare glimpse of the undead survivors of a decades' old outbreak. But while breaking in was easy, getting back out is a killer. 6 Hackers, 1 Game... 10,000 Undead. Everyone loves Survivalist, a live-action, virtual reality show based on Arc Entertainment's The Game, where cybernetically controlled zombies do battle in a video arcade in the middle of a Long Island wasteland. It's to die for. If you're rich enough, you can buy your way in. If you're desperate enough, you can volunteer to become one of the Undead Players. Jessie Daniels and her gang of computer hackers plan to break their way in. Welcome to GAMELAND. Access Restricted. NOW READ THE FIRST TWO GAMELAND BOOKS FOR FREE! Book 1 Deep Into the Game ASIN: B007Z4UP4A Book 2 Failsafe ASIN: B0087H2754 Or get the 1+2 package for free. ASIN: B0087G615M Want more GAMELAND? For insight into the series and how it all started, check out the short prequel Golgotha (also available in the short story collection Shorting the Undead and Other Horrors). Velveteen. The story of Cassie, a 6-y/o female zombie trapped in a bathroom... until Jessie releases her twelve years later. A terrifying twist on a classic children's tale. Infected: Hacked Files from the GAMELAND Archive. Includes a timeline of key events, a glossary of terms, character dossiers, essays, articles and never-before-released voice transcripts. A Dark and Sure Descent. The story of the Long Island outbreak (recommended after Jessie's Game: Signs of Life (book 1) SUBSCRIBE to Tanpepper Tidings for advance notice of: New releases, special (and exclusive) pricing events, contests and giveaways, signings and appearances tinyletter.com/SWTanpepper (copy and paste into your browser's address bar, or visit the author's webpage at tanpepperwrites.com less

The thrilling follow up and conclusion to the 1st season of the epic cyberpunk series GAMELAND by Saul Tanpepper. This box set includes all three full-length novels comprising the Jessie's Game duology (Signs of Life, Dead Reckoning), as well as the thrilling prequel, A Dark and Sure Descent.Save $ by purchasing this set versus the individual books. Signs of Life Welcome to GAMELAND. Everyone's dying to get in.Someone is attempting to hack Jessie Daniels’s brain implant... moreThe thrilling follow up and conclusion to the 1st season of the epic cyberpunk series GAMELAND by Saul Tanpepper. This box set includes all three full-length novels comprising the Jessie's Game duology (Signs of Life, Dead Reckoning), as well as the thrilling prequel, A Dark and Sure Descent.Save $ by purchasing this set versus the individual books. Signs of Life Welcome to GAMELAND. Everyone's dying to get in.Someone is attempting to hack Jessie Daniels’s brain implant. Only problem is, her prime suspect, Micah Sandervol, is supposed to be dead. And reanimated. But what if he's not, after all?For Jessie, a traumatized survivor of a reckless break-in to Long Island’s Gameland, survival means just getting through the day. Her best friend now roams the island as one of the soulless, people close to Jessie are disappearing, and her own husband is acting suspiciously. Control lapses are occurring with greater frequency. It’s only a matter of time before the implant network, meant to protect them, becomes their greatest threat. A Dark and Sure Descent It's the summer of 2030, and the government is experimenting with a new digital network on Long Island. That's not all they're bringing.This is the true account of a biomedical disaster that changed the world in the most terrifying way imaginable… and it all started with a single bite.After the unexplained death of their newborn son, experimental biologists Lyssa and Ramon Stemple find themselves at the center of a brutal murder investigation involving an employee at their controversial animal research laboratory. The case takes a shocking twist when they are unjustly blamed for intentionally creating a virus which will destroy the Stream. As the Stemples attempt to flee the human scourge, their six-year-old daughter Cassie begins to show the first signs of infection. Desperate to save her, one of them will attempt a treatment so radical, so unthinkably horrific, that the looming Apocalypse will pale in comparison. Dead Reckoning The thrilling conclusion to the GAMELAND sagaAs network outages begin to spread on the mainland, Jessie Daniels, the only person known to be immune to the Reanimation virus, is ruthlessly hunted down inside Arc Property’s virtual gaming arcade on Long Island. After her are a half dozen Live Players and an untold number of dead ones. As the world descends into chaos, she begins to unravel the secrets of the people who created the technology, including one which promises to destroy them all.For ages 16 and older. What is S.W. Tanpepper’s GAMELAND Episodes 1-8 (Season One) were released in monthly episodes between May and December 2012. The series follows the exploits of six young adults as they break into the Long Island arcade hoping for a rare glimpse of the undead survivors of a decades’ old outbreak. But while breaking in is easy, getting back out is a killer.READ THE FIRST TWO GAMELAND BOOKS FOR FREE!Book 1 Deep Into the Game ASIN: B007Z4UP4ABook 2 Failsafe ASIN: B0087H2754Or get the 1+2 package for free. less