A lone survivor embarks on a post-apocalyptic quest for revenge in the seventh installment of this gritty zombie-thriller series.
Killing the sadistic warlord known as the Dog Tongue took everything Gus Berry had, including the woman he loved. Now, all he wants is to get away from the bloody scene of their final showdown. But when he heads west in a stolen truck, a brutal snowstorm forces him to turn back—and seek refuge in the Dog Tongue’s former headquarters.
Though it’s littered with human carnage, the abandoned luxury hotel has a lot to offer a guy like Gus. But in addition to soft beds and working toilets, he encounters still-lurking dangers both living and undead. Determined to destroy the Dog Tongue’s followers once and for all, he resolves to follow their ominous trail wherever it may lead . . .
Combining dystopian suspense and zombie-killing action with complex characters and dark humor, Skull Road is the seventh book in Keith C. Blackmore’s thrilling Mountain Man series—perfect for fans of HBO’s The Last of Us
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Very excited to a have the latest MM drop into my audiobook library. Have literally been counting down the days after pre-ordering. Trying to listen between tasks been a juggling act but 5 chapters in totally happy to get reacquainted with the legend Gus, he’s troubles and changing adventures.
Totally recommend another volume to what is a fantastic series of books.
Thank you Mr Blackmore for your work.
Great series and fun book. That said, the workout scene is ridiculous. After years of toting heavy gear and firearms everywhere Gus isn’t going to struggle to lift thirty pound dumbbells.
Hmm…. you might be right…
Found the series thanks to R.C. Bray and his amazing narration/voice acting, and I am happy to report this one continues to deliver. I love to combine zombie stories in my head as if they are all in the same universe, just different areas/times. Gus is always a great character, and I always love reading about his adventures and interactions. I am about halfway through, and already wanting more!
I was very excited and happy to spend some more time with Gus! As always, it was a treat.
I love Gus. I love reading about Gus and listening about Gus but I do hope for Gus’s sake this is the end of his story. Thank you Mr Blackmore and thank you Gus.
Skull Road is a great edition to the legendary story of Gus. If this is the end of Gus’s story, it went out on a high note. Thank you for all the hard work crafting this beautiful world that is alive with great characters and stories. It would be awesome to get more Gus or other side character stories one day. Mountain Man ignited my passion for books. So thank you deeply for that. I look forward to whatever you write next.
Thanks for reading Jay!
Keith- like many fans of the genre… I have become very jaded when it comes to Zombanian stories- mainly because they are pretty much the same.
There is one exception- Gus. He – like you – is like visiting an old friend from high school 🏫.
I hope there is more
Just finished Skull Road and it didn’t disappoint absolutely loved it. I’ve been a fan since the first Mountain man book.. Hoping this isn’t the last of Gus.. such a great character a legend of a guy. Gonna have to start them all over again soon.
Thanks for so many hours of great reading Keith.
Glad you liked the book Paul, but I think it is the last for Gus. I like to consider him retired, if possible. What about an Anna Hajeck story? The Frying Pan Lady…?
you know the fans won’t stand for him retiring, right? 😀 This end could be the beginning of an even greater legacy where the risks are even higher, and the rewards are everything
That would be awesome. So many possibilities for side arcs. Maybe return to Gus in the future.
nothing in this series has let me down, including how you finished this. I’ve turned a friend on to the series, and as he’s going through book 1 now, the other 8 have been ordered. i have them all on audible, myself. this has been my favorite story out of anything on tv or written for some time, and likely will be for the forseeable future. i know it’s been a long time since news has come out about production for a movie or series, but I’m still hoping it happens just so more people can know Gus
Hello Mr. Blackmore sir, just wanted to say thank you for writing these really awesome books. I listen to them frequently on Audible every month while I’m at work. Your story about Gus also helped me get through a rough time in my life awhile back. So uhh I just wanted to say thanks for writing some kickass books. Also I have a book idea that relates to Collie Jones, the JF2 soldier. She’s one of my favorite characters in your stories. So my idea was it’ll be really really cool if there was a book about Collie like in her early days in the military, getting recruited and joining the SF and meeting Wallace also her battles with terrorists. Just would be so badass with a capital “B” to have a book or two about Collie. I think Gus woulda liked that for her. Anyway thanks again Mr. Blackmore Sir and hope your doing well.
Glad your enjoying the stories, Frankie :). As for an earlier book with Collie (and Wallace) it probably won’t happen as it would be a military oriented story. Thing is….I’m not a military person. I might be able to fake it for a few pages but, yeah, very hesitant to even attempt to write such a book. There will be a couple of spin off stories with other characters, however….
Thank you so much for your reply! Mr. Blackmore Sir! Wow I’m really looking forward for the spin off stories! Super excited to hear that! Thank you so much for your hard work and your creativity for your stories. I’ll be keeping an out for more of your work. Stay well Mr. Blackmore Sir.