The Dead And Tattooed LA Series Series by J. Gordon Smith

Archaeologists dig in the ice at the bottom of the world and uncover secrets frozen in a three hundred year old pirate ship. Unknowing, they send a sample of its horrific viral cargo back to civilization that unleashes an unstoppable and frightening venom. The scientists might warn someone of the virus if not occupied in surviving the monster that lived in that cold dark ship -- waiting for them... moreArchaeologists dig in the ice at the bottom of the world and uncover secrets frozen in a three hundred year old pirate ship. Unknowing, they send a sample of its horrific viral cargo back to civilization that unleashes an unstoppable and frightening venom. The scientists might warn someone of the virus if not occupied in surviving the monster that lived in that cold dark ship -- waiting for them.This is a short story that chronicles the beginning of The aZure Tribe Trilogy and sets the launching pad for a shared zombie apocalyptic world. Dare to be frightened out of your tattoos? less

“The zombies are hungry.” Miles paused and raised his gun at what had once been a pretentious man in a three-piece suit. A corporate executive leading its pack of undead lackeys toward the living. The creature growled over broken teeth. A slick smear of victims splashed its once fine clothes. Miles fired his gun and the creature crumpled to the ground where it only slowed its companions on their climb up their little organization chart. Miles said, “Keep moving, we can hide up ahead... more“The zombies are hungry.” Miles paused and raised his gun at what had once been a pretentious man in a three-piece suit. A corporate executive leading its pack of undead lackeys toward the living. The creature growled over broken teeth. A slick smear of victims splashed its once fine clothes. Miles fired his gun and the creature crumpled to the ground where it only slowed its companions on their climb up their little organization chart. Miles said, “Keep moving, we can hide up ahead.” Haley pushed her hair back, “Look at how the others come from that store. Shoppers, all of them, with their bags still.” George waved his hatchet at them, “The new consumer economy –” In the land of tabloids and paparazzi, tattoo artist Miles Ovation’s shop is overwhelmed with the popularity of the latest pharmaceutical weight-loss fad. The special slow-release tattoo ink just put on the market promises perpetual beauty no matter how long and hard the party burns. The busy tattoo shop keeps Miles’ attention on the task and not dwelling on his grief for the terrible accident that killed his fiancée a year ago. Panic ruptures outside the tattoo shop as the first victims transform into the ravenous undead. The zombies have a new diet for the living. Miles flees across the desperate city of Los Angeles with Haley and George but he learns his companions have secrets that dip into the ink’s origin. One of them is even the cause for an obsessive assassin that relentlessly hunts them through the undead world. Filled with anguish for his part in facilitating the spread of this insidious plague, Miles cannot resist the suggestion there could be a cure. Will they find the secret to save the world or a horrific death along the way? Find out in Miles of Zombies, the first book of The Dead And Tattooed – LA series. “Yes, George. The zombies are hungry” Miles fired his weapon and opened another office in the zombie organization that came for them. less

Skinner smiled, “The ones I track are not far away. I can share my revenge with you.” Flint’s brows raised, “Revenge. I like that.” “They were responsible for creating this world of the undead.” Skinner checked his gun. “Yet they still live.” Miles and his friends left the city behind as they cross the wilderness to the Azure mountain. They search for meaning and salvation from the apocalypse they began... moreSkinner smiled, “The ones I track are not far away. I can share my revenge with you.” Flint’s brows raised, “Revenge. I like that.” “They were responsible for creating this world of the undead.” Skinner checked his gun. “Yet they still live.” Miles and his friends left the city behind as they cross the wilderness to the Azure mountain. They search for meaning and salvation from the apocalypse they began. Can they locate the cure mapped for them in paltry clues left by the dead? What horrors await them on their travels across the transformed landscape as they encounter the hungry dead, other survivors, and the wilderness itself. Find out in The Tanner of Tattoos, the fourth book of The Dead And Tattooed – LA series. less