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Ryan's Luck
For Ryan, life is pretty simple. School, friends, family...girls.
Until one fateful day when everything changes. Suddenly, he's not just a teenager worried about asking out the popular girl anymore. Suddenly, he's a survivor fighting for his life against the undead that now threatens humanity with extinction.
Burdened with the care of his little sister, Ryan finds he has no choice but to run. Run and find a new home for them all. Aided by his best friend Jonathan, he embarks on a journey that might lead to their salvation. Or their end.
A Young Adult Zombie Apocalypse Novella
Follow Ryan as he battles not only the undead but also his own fears and insecurities in the face of great danger. A must read for all zombie fans who like plucky heroes and nail-biting action!
58 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2018
About the author
Baileigh Higgins
88 books430 followersSouth African writer and coffee addict, Baileigh Higgins, lives in the Free State with hubby and best friend Brendan and loves nothing more than lazing on the couch with pizza and a bad horror movie. Her unhealthy obsession with the end of the world has led to numerous books on the subject and a secret bunker only she knows the location of.
Visit her website at www.baileighhiggins.com for more information on her upcoming projects, new releases, and giveaways. Sign up for her Newsletter and get your Free Ebook, Tales from the Apocalypse, today.
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April 8, 2018
Ryan and his friend Jonathan barely made it out of the bowling alley when the virus hit. They were stunned when a young child started to attack people and was biting chunks right out of their bodies. After going to Jonathan's house, Ryan needs to find out if his family is still alive. He dreads going inside, but his mother and his sister might need his help to stay safe. What will Ryan find when he enters his house?
Ryan knows that they can't stay in town so they have to find another safe place. Jonathan remembers a cabin in the woods where he always went when he'd go fishing with his dad. On their way to this place they find out that the world has become infested with zombies and that survival is nothing like the games they played on their computers. Will they make it to the woods without getting hurt?
Ryan's Luck is the second story in the Death's Children series. This series shows the new world through the eyes of the children who survived the first days. Ryan isn't a tough kid, but he needs to learn how to handle a weapon of any kind as fast as possible. He's smart and his quick thinking saves them numerous times. Ever since I read Last Another Day I've been a big fan of Baileigh Higgins. Her stories feel so real and are spine-chillingly frightening. I read Ryan's Luck in one sitting and didn't want to put it down.
Ryan knows that they can't stay in town so they have to find another safe place. Jonathan remembers a cabin in the woods where he always went when he'd go fishing with his dad. On their way to this place they find out that the world has become infested with zombies and that survival is nothing like the games they played on their computers. Will they make it to the woods without getting hurt?
Ryan's Luck is the second story in the Death's Children series. This series shows the new world through the eyes of the children who survived the first days. Ryan isn't a tough kid, but he needs to learn how to handle a weapon of any kind as fast as possible. He's smart and his quick thinking saves them numerous times. Ever since I read Last Another Day I've been a big fan of Baileigh Higgins. Her stories feel so real and are spine-chillingly frightening. I read Ryan's Luck in one sitting and didn't want to put it down.
May 23, 2018
Wow what another great in the series. Ryan thought he was just an ordinary person, that so changed quickly for him. Although it’s shirt, a worthwhile read.
November 22, 2021
This short series (Death's Children) is worth reading because it details the backgrounds of each of the characters, therefore, giving even more depth to the story as a whole.
I don't give spoilers - but I enjoyed Ryan's story.
Very good.
I don't give spoilers - but I enjoyed Ryan's story.
Very good.
July 30, 2023
What a great short story of Ryan and his friend Jonathan’s journey. Ryan always thought he was just an average kid but will he be able to save his sister and keep this danger away?
November 26, 2017
Ryan is one lucky dude. He's survived a zombie outbreak in the local arcade with the help of his best friend Johnathon. He's rescued his little sister from the clutches of death. Now the three of them are on the run to find a safe place, somewhere, using a tire iron and an umbrella as weapons.
I'm putting "Ryan's Luck" on the 'young-adult' shelf because all of the characters aren't old enough to shave. That being said, this isn't exactly a kiddie book, as the descriptions of gore and death and, of course, zombie kids, is not exactly something I would want my young reader to read. For myself, however, this was a good read, and recommended.
I'm putting "Ryan's Luck" on the 'young-adult' shelf because all of the characters aren't old enough to shave. That being said, this isn't exactly a kiddie book, as the descriptions of gore and death and, of course, zombie kids, is not exactly something I would want my young reader to read. For myself, however, this was a good read, and recommended.
October 16, 2018
This is book 2 of the series. We follow Ryan and his Buddy Jonathan on their journey after the outbreak. Ryan find his sister and along the way find another child. We get to see how the make it and we get to meet a new character at the end.
This series give you view on how teen's and children point of view and how they try to make it without the help of grown ups present or their help for safely.
This series give you view on how teen's and children point of view and how they try to make it without the help of grown ups present or their help for safely.
October 20, 2017
This is the second novella in the series which, thus far, is very enjoyable. Just not long enough but I have said the same of books I love that had 700 pages, lol. Some people just can't be satisfied with a good book, they also want 5 new chapters every day except Saturday. That's the day I want 15 new chapters 😜. I highly recommend this series.
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author and am freely choosing to post this honest review.
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author and am freely choosing to post this honest review.
May 26, 2018
Ryan's Luck continues Higgins's zombie Apocalypse. Though very short it reminds me of a TV show that I can't wait to see the next episode. I do wonder what the driving age is where they are since Ryan is 16 and Johnathan is 17. Was Johnathan always such a showoff or is he masking his fear with this bravado? I am excited to see what happens to these characters. How did Lucy avoid the guy that killed her mom?
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review.
October 29, 2017
This keeps getting better and better!!!
More fascinating characters in book two of the series. Still little blood but lots of action!!!! Looks like love might be in the air as well !!!! Can't wait to see what happens when they all get together!!! A great young adult zombie series!!!! And NO cuss words!!!! LOL Mike Hansen, Nuneaton, England
More fascinating characters in book two of the series. Still little blood but lots of action!!!! Looks like love might be in the air as well !!!! Can't wait to see what happens when they all get together!!! A great young adult zombie series!!!! And NO cuss words!!!! LOL Mike Hansen, Nuneaton, England
June 29, 2018
Great story
Great story great cast of characters. These serial stories give backstory and more information about characters from the dangerous days series of books by the same author. It gives you a little bit more insight into some of the characters from those books and a wider perspective of that world. Definitely entertaining and well worth the read
Great story great cast of characters. These serial stories give backstory and more information about characters from the dangerous days series of books by the same author. It gives you a little bit more insight into some of the characters from those books and a wider perspective of that world. Definitely entertaining and well worth the read
April 26, 2018
Another short story in the Death's children series. This time, 16-year old Ryan has been lucky to escape the zompoc so far, but will his luck run out? Find out!
May 7, 2019
Great story. Loved it.
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