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Zombie Lake: Still Alive Book One (Novel)
By Javan Bonds

Author Bio
Javan Bonds is the author of the newly released Zombie Lake, Book One of the post-apocalyptic zombie series STILL ALIVE. Bonds has had to overcome numerous obstacles in writing as well as just living his daily life. Diagnosed at the age of 11 with Javan Bonds is the author of the newly released Zombie Lake, Book One of the post-apocalyptic zombie series STILL ALIVE. Bonds has had to overcome numerous obstacles in writing as well as just living his daily life. Diagnosed at the age of 11 with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA), he has slowly been robbed of his physical abilities through the years. Bonds became wheelchair bound in 1999, but that was only the beginning of his setbacks. His sight began to diminish in 2010 to the point he is now legally blind and his hearing began failing to the point he now can't hear individual voices in a noisy room. In spite of all of this he continues to "read" three to five audio books a week as well as work on his future novels. Bonds never letting his disability rule him has lived, loved, and laughed often. Reading and writing has long provided Bonds with both pleasure and a creative outlet. He began blogging at a very young age and has written articles and letters for the local newspaper. In 2010, he discovered a passion for writing novels and with help of Nuance's Dragon Naturally Speaking he has continues to write every day. In late 2015 at only 28 years old Bonds was told he may have only a short time left due to the ravages of FA on his heart. After learning this he has been hard at work to complete his other novels and have them finished before his time in this world runs out. In mid 2016 Bonds published his first novel FREE STATE OF DODGE, the first book in a dystopian series about an America in decline and its rebirth. He is determined to publish at least six of the Still Alive series before the end of 2017. Javan has these words of wisdom to offer for others stricken by a life shortening illness: "Live your life. Light your candle on both ends and let it burn. It may burn out faster but your flame will burn brighter than some who live much longer" Bonds and his loyal service monkey, hope you enjoy Zombie Lake and all of the upcoming books in the Still Alive series. Keep an eye on his flame, watch it burn!(

Plot Summary
Mo Collins is a reluctant hero, trapped at the end of the world on board his replica pirate ship, surrounded by hordes of blue naked zombies. What else could go wrong? On his ship, the Viva Ancora he has traveled along the rivers and lakes of America for the past few years. But now he finds himself only miles from his childhood home, and the world has gone to hell. These zombies have flooded the now dead Alabama lake town where he is docked. Mo and his only surviving shipmate, Crow, are doing one thing, surviving. They fish and watch the monsters roam the night; seeking untainted flesh and leaving a disgusting mess in their wake. However, when "out of the blue" a lone survivor stumbles upon Mo and Crow, they gain a new crew member but also find much-needed direction. The newcomer, Smokes, will change Mo’s view of this zombie-infested world forever.