Recommendations based on Ex-Patriotsby Peter Clines

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  1. Ex-Heroes

    by Peter Clines
    Superheroes fight zombies in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles.

    The first in a spectacularly genre-mashing adventure series that pits a small group of courageous, flawed, terrified superheroes against hordes of undead. Stealth. Gorgon. Regenerator. Cerberus. ... (Goodreads)

  2. 14

    by Peter Clines
    A group of strangers with mysterious powers must join forces to save the world from a supernatural evil.

    Padlocked doors. Strange light fixtures. Mutant cockroaches. There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the ... (Goodreads)

  3. Steelheart

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Epic battle between powerful superheroes and ruthless villains, with a twist.

    Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With ... (Goodreads)

  4. A Hymn Before Battle

    by John Ringo
    Aliens invade Earth, and a retired military officer is called back to lead the fight against them.

    With Earth in the path of the rapacious Posleen, the Galactic Federation offers help to the backward humans – for a price. You can protect yourself from your enemies, but God save you from your ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Fold

    by Peter Clines
    A scientist must unravel the secrets of a mysterious invention that could unlock the power of teleportation.

    STEP INTO THE FOLD. IT’S PERFECTLY SAFE. , The folks in Mike Erikson's small New England town would say he's just your average, everyday guy. And that's exactly how Mike likes it. Sure, the life he's ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Revenge of Seven

    by Pittacus Lore
    A group of seven genetically enhanced teens fight for freedom against an oppressor race of aliens.

    The Revenge of Seven picks up exactly where The Fall of Five left off. The book is narrated in first person, with Number Four (John), Number Six, and Ella as narrators. Ella wakes up in a strange ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Two Graves

    by Douglas Preston
    A detective investigates a cold case with a hidden agenda and discovers a dark conspiracy.

    Pendergast's bloodlust continues as he chases those responsible for the abduction of Helen, who was revealed to have been alive and well for the past twelve years at the climax of Cold Vengeance . ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Fuzzy Nation

    by John Scalzi
    A lawyer finds himself embroiled in a legal battle over the rights of a newly discovered intelligent species.

    On the human colony planet Zara XXIII, pain-in-the-ass contract surveyor Jack Holloway is fired for letting his dog set off explosives (again) just before the explosives uncover a massive trove of ... (Wikipedia)

  9. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

    by Max Brooks
    A collection of interviews recounting tales of the zombie apocalypse.

    It has been nearly twenty years since the start of the apocalyptic worldwide pandemic known as the Zombie War, and about ten years since the war has ended in humanity's victory. The framing device ... (Wikipedia)

  10. 20th Century Ghosts

    by Joe Hill
    A collection of horror stories exploring the darker aspects of the human soul.

    A collection of short stories. Imogene is young and beautiful. She kisses like a movie star and knows everything about every film ever made. She's also dead and waiting in the Rosebud Theater for ... (Goodreads)

  11. Blood Song

    by Anthony Ryan
    A narrative of a young man's rise to fame and power, and the battles he must face.

    “The Sixth Order wields the sword of justice and smites the enemies of the Faith and the Realm.” Vaelin Al Sorna was only a child of ten when his father left him at the iron gate of the Sixth Order. ... (Goodreads)

  12. Firefight

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A young superhero must confront a powerful enemy in a battle to save the world.

    Babylon Restored, formerly Manhattan, may give David answers. Ruled by the mysterious High Epic, Regalia, David is sure Babylon Restored will lead him to what he needs to find. And while entering ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Rook

    by Daniel O'Malley
    A woman wakes up with no memory, but with supernatural powers and a letter from her past self. She must navigate a secret organization to uncover the truth.

    The book follows a young woman in her thirties who wakes up in a park surrounded by bodies wearing latex gloves. She's unable to remember anything about herself or how she or the bodies got there, ... (Wikipedia)

  14. A Princess of Mars

    by Edgar Rice Burroughs
    An Earthman is transported to Mars, where he must fight to survive in an alien world.

    John Carter , a Confederate veteran of the American Civil War , goes prospecting in Arizona immediately after the war's end. Having struck a rich vein of gold, he runs afoul of the Apaches . While ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Power of One

    by Bryce Courtenay
    A young man's journey of self-discovery, overcoming the odds and finding strength in adversity.

    The Power of One follows an English-speaking South African boy named Peekay from 1939 to 1951. The story begins when Peekay's mother has a nervous breakdown, and Peekay ends up being raised by a Zulu ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Cold Days

    by Jim Butcher
    Wizard Harry Dresden must protect Chicago from a powerful Winter Fae Lord.

    You can't keep a good wizard down - even when he wants to stay that way. For years, Harry Dresden has been Chicago's only professional wizard, but a bargain made in desperation with the Queen of Air ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Far Side of the World

    by Patrick O'Brian
    A thrilling journey of naval warfare and exploration in the early 19th century.

    Aubrey meets Admiral Ives, now in Gibraltar, who is pleased with the last mission of HMS Surprise , despite Aubrey's negative report. Mr Yarrow will rephrase it to make the success clearer to the ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Wanderlust

    by Mary L. Kirchoff
    A group of adventurers embark on a journey to find a lost city, facing challenges and discovering secrets along the way.

    Stop, Thief! One spring day Tasslehoff Burrfoot comes to Solace, accidentally pockets a copper bracelet, and (forcibly) makes the acquaintance of Tanis Half-Elven and Flint Fireforge. A simple tale. ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Blood of Olympus

    by Rick Riordan
    Final battle of the demigods of ancient Greece, uniting to prevent the apocalypse.

    After the events of the previous novel , Jason, Piper, and Annabeth disguise themselves with Hazel's Mist to infiltrate Odysseus ' home in Ithaca , where Gaea's resurrected souls are gathering. They ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Golden Son

    by Pierce Brown
    A young man's struggle to win freedom and power on a distant planet.

    Darrow, now one of the Peerless Scarred and in the service of his enemy, Nero au Augustus, is poised to gain control of his own fleet of warships, which he knows will be useful to the Sons of Ares ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Winter of the World

    by Ken Follett
    Epic saga of war, family, and love during the tumultuous times of the 20th century.

    The story follows characters from Germany , Britain , the United States and the Soviet Union , who become linked by events leading to World War II , and continues through the war and its immediate ... (Wikipedia)

  22. A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty

    by Joshilyn Jackson
    Three generations of women confront secrets and tragedies in a small Mississippi town. A story of love, family, and redemption.

    A Grown Up Kind of Pretty, is a powerful saga of three generations of women, plagued by hardships and torn by a devastating secret, yet inextricably joined by the bonds of family. Fifteen-year-old ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Hollowland

    by Amanda Hocking
    After a zombie outbreak, a young woman sets out to find her brother in a world overrun by the undead.

    This is the way the world ends - not with a bang or a whimper, but with zombies breaking down the back door. Nineteen-year-old Remy King is on a mission to get across the wasteland left of America, ... (Goodreads)

  24. 22 Britannia Road

    by Amanda Hodgkinson
    A Polish couple reunites in England after WWII, struggling to rebuild their relationship and lives after years of separation and trauma.

    A tour de force that echoes modern classics like Suite Francaise and The Postmistress. At the end of the Second World War, Silvana and eight-year-old Aurek board the ship that will take them from ... (Goodreads)

  25. All Necessary Force

    by Brad Taylor
    A terrorist group threatens to unleash a deadly virus on the United States, and Pike Logan and his team must stop them before it's too late.

    A terrorist hit is coming. CIA, FBI, and Department of Defense systems have spiked, but traditional intel is going nowhere. It falls to the Taskforce–a top secret team that exists outside the bounds ... (Goodreads)

  26. Monument 14

    by Emmy Laybourne
    Fourteen kids trapped in a superstore after a catastrophic event must survive and face the dangers of the new world outside.

    Your mother hollers that you're going to miss the bus. She can see it coming down the street. You don't stop and hug her and tell her you love her. You don't thank her for being a good, kind, patient ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    by Hiawyn Oram
    Four siblings enter a magical world of Narnia, ruled by the evil White Witch. They must unite with Aslan, the lion, to defeat her and restore peace.

    A picture book retelling of C. S. Lewis's classic story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , for the youngest fans! Introduce them to the magic of Narnia with this picture book featuring ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Blade Itself

    by Joe Abercrombie
    Epic fantasy saga of an unlikely band of misfits and their struggle against an oppressive empire.

    Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he’s on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian – leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead ... (Goodreads)

  29. Rock Chick Redemption

    by Kristen Ashley
    A bad boy biker and a good girl librarian fall in love amidst danger and chaos in Denver.

    Roxie’s on the run from a bad boyfriend who will not catch the hint that it is o-v-e-r. She’s in no mood for love at first sight, but when her eyes fall on Hank, it’s trouble from the get-go. Roxie ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead

    by Max Brooks
    A comprehensive guide to surviving a zombie apocalypse, from preparation to combat.

    The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you ... (Goodreads)