Zombie Crusade Series by J.W. Vohs, Sandra Vohs

Former Ranger Jack Smith watched an Army bio-warfare experiment go horribly wrong in an Afghan village in 2001, escaping only after he turned to a makeshift mace and bayonet to destroy the skulls of the infected creatures that bullets to the chest could not stop. With the traumatic experience seared into his mind, he earned his Ph.D. in ancient history and began developing medieval weapons-making skills after he left the service... moreFormer Ranger Jack Smith watched an Army bio-warfare experiment go horribly wrong in an Afghan village in 2001, escaping only after he turned to a makeshift mace and bayonet to destroy the skulls of the infected creatures that bullets to the chest could not stop. With the traumatic experience seared into his mind, he earned his Ph.D. in ancient history and began developing medieval weapons-making skills after he left the service. When the virus broke free from the Hindu-Kush Mountains a decade later and rapidly spread across the globe, Jack knew how to fight the monsters created by the infection: 21st century technology combined with deadly medieval tactics and weaponry. Jack and his former squad-mates lead a resistance against a zombie apocalypse in a crusade to ensure humanity's survival. less

Former US Army Ranger Jack Smith successfully defended his compound in Northern Indiana during the first stage of the outbreak. His brother, David, failed to heed Jack's warnings and ended up trapped in Cleveland in the middle of an apparent zombie apocalypse. In this second book of the Zombie Crusade, David Smith attempts to lead a small but deadly band of survivors to his brother's fortress in Indiana... moreFormer US Army Ranger Jack Smith successfully defended his compound in Northern Indiana during the first stage of the outbreak. His brother, David, failed to heed Jack's warnings and ended up trapped in Cleveland in the middle of an apparent zombie apocalypse. In this second book of the Zombie Crusade, David Smith attempts to lead a small but deadly band of survivors to his brother's fortress in Indiana. They risk their lives every day travelling the rivers of the Midwest, and they become a close-knit community of well-armed survivors who discover that the zombies are evolving into fast-moving hunters. less

Reunited with his brother David, former Army Ranger Jack Smith begins to fortify a network of survivors in a world plagued by a viral epidemic that turns humans into flesh eating monsters. Over time, the once slow, zombie-like creatures become stronger, faster, and, apparently, smarter... moreReunited with his brother David, former Army Ranger Jack Smith begins to fortify a network of survivors in a world plagued by a viral epidemic that turns humans into flesh eating monsters. Over time, the once slow, zombie-like creatures become stronger, faster, and, apparently, smarter. A young man named Luke, who travelled with David's group on the journey from Cleveland to Indiana, seems to have a sixth sense about these "hunters," and this ability makes him an especially valuable ally in humanity's war against the infected. While medieval weaponry and modern armor remain the most effective defense when facing the creatures in combat, Jack and his allies learn that there are even deadlier enemies lurking beyond the battlefield. less

In the fourth installment of the Zombie Crusade series, Jack Smith's Indiana settlement has become a target for General Matthew Barnes and his vast army of ever-evolving "hunters." Jack and the other leaders of the resistance decide to go on the offensive, first by travelling south to destroy bridges along the Ohio River... moreIn the fourth installment of the Zombie Crusade series, Jack Smith's Indiana settlement has become a target for General Matthew Barnes and his vast army of ever-evolving "hunters." Jack and the other leaders of the resistance decide to go on the offensive, first by travelling south to destroy bridges along the Ohio River. Will full support from the confederation in Utah, as well as valuable new allies, Jack's forces devise a nearly-suicidal plan to eliminate Barnes' main army of monsters by luring the mad general to a decisive battle at historic Vicksburg. As the fighting escalates, David is torn about the need to divulge an explosive family secret that could change the lives of Jack and Luke forever when forever might not last much longer than twenty-four hours. Back in the Midwest, Father O'Brien scours parts of the Great Lakes for potential hideaways in case Barnes can't be stopped, and he begins to befriend a group of wary Canadians on an island in Lake Huron. Meanwhile, Doc Redders makes a startling discovery about the virus that turns ordinary people into flesh-eating monsters. less

After a stunning victory over General Barnes in Vicksburg, Jack Smith and his followers face a series of overwhelming tragedies as winter sets in across North America. The hunters continue to evolve, and, despite a few significant setbacks, Barnes continues to expand his influence. Luke struggles to find meaning in his accidental exposure to the virus that turns humans into flesh-eating monsters, and the progression of his infection takes an unexpected turn.