🌟 THE LAST SANCTUARY OF THE LIVING

Book One: The Deal Zombie Chronicles
By Stuart Smith — Paperback

🧟‍♂️ WHEN THE WORLD DROWNED IN BLOOD AND SILENCE…

The coast became a fortress.

Sydney Carter never asked to lead. But in the shattered remnants of Deal and Walmer, leadership is the difference between hope and extinction. As the undead choke the countryside and new human predators rise from the ruins, Sydney must rally survivors who’ve already lost everything — and face the ruthless tyrant ruling Dover Castle.

From the salt-bitten cliffs to tunnels soaked in ash and gunfire, The Last Sanctuary of the Living follows the brutal fight to reclaim a fragment of humanity in a world gone feral.

Bonds will break. Kingdoms will burn.
And the living will prove every bit as dangerous as the dead.

📚 Gritty, visceral, and deeply human — survival isn’t victory. It’s the beginning of the reckoning.

Stuart Smith is a Kent-based author, father of two, and husband, writing deep into the nights once his family goes to sleep.

He has already written several novels, many inspired by real people — including his mother-in-law, who appears as Serena in The Last Sanctuary of the Living.

🔹 Published Works

Last Sanctuary of the Living: Deal Zombie Chronicles

The Gerellian Struggles

🔮 Coming in 2026

Sanctuary at Sea (Book 2 – The Deal Zombie Chronicles)

The Eagles Shadow: The Legend of Hankor (historical fiction)

The Blade Forsaken: One Last Desperate Hope (epic fantasy)

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📌 Is this book part of a series?
Yes! This is Book One of the Deal Zombie Chronicles. Book two, Sanctuary at Sea, is due in 2026.

📌 Is the story purely about zombies?
No — the undead are terrifying, but the real danger comes from human survivors, power struggles, and ruthless leaders fighting for control.

📌 Will fans of The Walking Dead and World War Z enjoy this?
Absolutely. If you like gritty survival, moral dilemmas, and intense realism, this book is for you.

📌 Where does the story take place?
In real UK locations like Deal, Walmer, and Dover Castle — making it even more chilling and believable.

📌 Is this suitable for young readers?
The book contains violence and intense themes, recommended for mature teens and adults.

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