The Stories and Novels By Derek Ward
In Chapter 34, Castle informs some of his more powerful acolytes that something will occur that will allow them to seize power. Castle later goes over some of his plan with his Great Champion, Mikhail, better known to Zombie Strike as Giant.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
In Chapter 33, Jim is back in the hospital and waiting for Jeannie to come. Her husband comes instead and the two have a conversation. Also, Castle meets with Simon West in London with a request.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Note: In the early episodes, I hadn’t figured out the numbering scheme. So the part/chapter numbers on the audio may not match the post title.
In Chapter 32, Jim and Zombie Strike fight back the zombie horde in the cave. Going deeper, the Jim literally drops into a trap set by Alan. It’s time for Jim to deal with Alan and hopes he can survive.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Note: In the early episodes, I hadn’t figured out the numbering scheme. So the part/chapter numbers on the audio may not match the post title.
In Chapter 31, the Army is chasing down Alan and Jim’s daughter. As the Army closes in, Alan unleashes a magical force at a fully loaded Blackhawk. Not wanting to see any more soldiers killed, Zombie Strike goes after Alan.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Note: In the early episodes, I hadn’t figured out the numbering scheme. So the part/chapter numbers on the audio may not match the post title.
In Chapter 30, Jim is forced to deal with his history as Nate West. Fortunately for Jim, Zombie Strike isn’t about to let one of their members go quietly.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Note: In the early episodes, I hadn’t figured out the numbering scheme. So the part/chapter numbers on the audio may not match the post title.
In Chapter 29, Jim and the team are racing to get to the minion and the power of the altar. The team is ambushed by a special force of zombies by the minion. As the battle ends, the minion taunts Jim.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Note: In the early episodes, I hadn’t figured out the numbering scheme. So the part/chapter numbers on the audio may not match the post title.
Chapter 27 wasn’t recorded, so here’s the text.
Jim Collins was silent. It had been over two decades since he had discussed Nate West with anyone. Now Mateo Cortez, the Zombie Strike field leader and Jim’s boss, was asking. Mateo waited impatiently with a look of rage on his face. He had the right. Jim didn’t tell him about things that were important to the team’s safety. Jim never told Mateo about the altar.
“I’m Nate West,†Jim said finally, his voice weak, “Nathaniel James West was the name I was born with, in this town.†He gave Mateo a somber look. “And I know what the minion is looking for.†There was a dark silence between the two men. Mateo burned with the rage of betrayal. He wasn’t saying anything because he didn’t trust himself to speak at the moment. Continue reading
In Chapter 27, Jim wakes up in a hospital after the fight with the zombies. A woman from Jim’s past is waiting for him to wake up. Before they can really talk, Mateo walks in wanting answers from Jim.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Note: In the early episodes, I hadn’t figured out the numbering scheme. So the part/chapter numbers on the audio may not match the post title.
In Chapter 26, Jim is assigned to a forward platoon of US Army. Jim is enjoying being back in Wyoming when the platoon runs into a zombie horde. Who is that leading the horde? Why are they in Wyoming? What does Jim know about the minion?
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Note: In the early episodes, I hadn’t figured out the numbering scheme. So the part/chapter numbers on the audio may not match the post title.
In Chapter 25, Jim is supervising some trainees as they run through the Skull Island Zombie Course before being called to a meeting at the command center. Upon arrival, Jim is informed Zombie Strike is being deployed to Wyoming to help the US Army with a zombie outbreak. Why is Jim so reluctant to go to Wyoming.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Note: In the early episodes, I hadn’t figured out the numbering scheme. So the part/chapter numbers on the audio may not match the post title.