Zombie RiZing series

Zombie RiZing is here! Beath and her band of misfit friends need to do whatever they can to survive zombies, monsters, giants and more. I’ve teamed up with legendary illustrator Steve Grice to bring the books to life visually, while the uber-talented Justin Braine will be narrating the series (I’ve had a sneak peek – awesome!). Thanks too for the awesome editing skills of Lisa Chant.

Season one of Zombie Rizing, will consist of six books ,with a new instalment available every couple of months.

The series itself is planned across five seasons, thirty books in total.

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Discover where the international award-winning fantasy horror comedy series all began.

“I’m not Elizabeth anymore. That was my scared name. I’m B E A T H – like death, but a better option.”

Welcome to the Zombie RiZing, where it’s Beath and her band of unlikely survivors versus the end of the entire world. Gulp.
Since dark magic first unleashed its evil across the land, society has fallen apart. Food’s running low, danger’s running high and other survivors are just as nasty as the zombies looking for someone – err something – to eat. But if Beath and her friends think things are bad already, they’d better strap themselves in for the real horror ride about to unfold!
Fortunately, the same magic forces that turned the mortal realm into monster central are charging Beath and her friends with their own supernatural powers to fight back. The future of everything’s at stake Beath and her crew from Deceased High (formerly East High), are right in the middle of it.

Gold Medal Juvenile Fiction: Global Ebooks Awards
Finalist: Books for 9-12yo: Wishing Shelf Book Awards

“An absolute metric ton of fast paced action and punchy dialogue”
– Read It Daddy

“Finalist & highly recommended.”
Wishing Shelf Book Awards
*****
“Exciting & pacey. Excellent start to a horror/adventure series.”
Judge
“This story was brill. I liked everything about it.”
– Judge

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Survive the first weeks of the Zombie RiZing – check. Survive older and stronger human survivors – check. Become zombie-neutralising machines – check. Gain magic skills – check (well, 4 out of 6). Learn how to defeat giants – check. Survive outside the school grounds – check.
It’s a case of so far so good for the misfit heroes we first met in Zombie RiZing: Deceased High. Led by the kick-ass Beath, they’ve lasted longer than most of the population. Their “reward”? The zombie-to-human ratio increases. But that’s the least of their problems.
In search of food and supplies, the gang are heading to the mall and a big bad that’s big trouble! The enemy’s more dangerous, the magic’s more powerful and the stakes are higher than ever before. There’s no going back for Beath and her magic wielding crew.

Finalist Children 9-12yo: – Wishing Shelf Book Awards

“Humor, beautiful prose with an action-packed story”
DigitalPubbing.com
*****

“A scary, fun adventure packed full of memorable characters. Finalist & highly recommended.”
Wishing Shelf Book Awards
*****
“Good balance of dialogue, humour, horror & pacey adventure.”
– Judge
“It’s scary & that’s good. The best bit is the humour.”
– Judge

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“My army grows stronger… everywhere. The things you’ve seen and survived were, how do I put this? Child’s play.”
– Death

Ever had someone lazy steal all the credit for a group project? It sucks, doesn’t it? So you can only imagine how Death – harbinger of all that is evil – feels to discover his apocalyptic-style takeover of Earth has been christened the Zombie RiZing. Like those braindead walkers had anything to do with it!!! Guess he’s just going to have to up the ante…
As the action continues in Matt J Pike’s award-winning series, life is getting darker, harder and faster for Beath and her brave band of survivors, and that’s even before a certain scythe-wielding cloaked-wearing leader of evil has them in his sights.
More monsters, erupting lava rivers and the middle of MonstrousCity has turned into evil central as the dark realm builds a literal portal to hell. Then there’s the dragon, whose specialty is crispy-fried everything.
Fortunately, all hope isn’t lost. As the gang takes shelter in a mysterious new house, a cunning new plan takes shape. One that involves taking the fight to Death himself. On his turf. And with almost no chance of victory. All in favour say “aye”!
The third epic instalment of the Zombie RiZing series is here with more action, horror, laughs, fantasy, magic and epic action than ever.

“A crazy, funny, totally gripping tale of monsters and dragons. A FINALIST and highly recommended.”
Wishing Shelf Book Awards
*****
“This was perfect. Exciting, funny and mega-cool.”
– Judge
“Exciting and the ending was the very best.”
– Judge

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“The stronger you grow, the more I notice you. The more I notice you, the more I start to get involved. The more I start to get involved, the less you’re going to like it.”
Death.

Ever had one of those days when it feels like everyone and everything is against you? Well, Beath and her crew of magic-charged friends feel like that pretty much all the time.
In the latest instalment of Matt J Pike’s award-winning fantasy horror comedy series, Zombie RiZing, the stakes are getting higher for our ragtag band of heroes. They survived an apocalypse only to discover that the real terror was only just beginning.
With hell running amok on Earth and the gore flowing more freely, a fully operational portal to the dark realm is about to unload a new level of enemy on MonstrousCity. You’d almost think Death was trying to kill Beath and her crew. Oh, that’s right. He is!
But you don’t survive an apocalypse, zombies, giants, warlocks, lava rivers, explosions and some good-old fashioned cluelessness without a backbone, some magic of your own and a plan.
And if Death thinks they’re going down without a fight, well he’s got another thing coming. #dragonschmagon.

“A fast-paced zombie spectacular – and it’s funny too! A FINALIST and highly recommended.”
Wishing Shelf Book Awards
*****
“A blood frenzy, funny too. This is a fab zombie novel. Loved it!”
– Judge
“Exciting and the ending was the very best.”
– Judge

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Zombie RiZing: Dark Abyss
Coming Soon 2024/25

Zombie RiZing: Castle Death
Coming 2026/27