The Survivor

The Infected Series, Book 1

By: C.M. Adams

Narrated by: Penny Carrington

Emmy wakes in a strange place, no memories of how she got there or where she is, and is thrust into an arena to fight for her life against... zombies. Confused and determined, she fights her way out into the world with help from a stranger that claims to know her, and keeps fighting to find her place in this strange world. Contains mature content that may not be suitable for persons under 18 years of age.

She meets new people and forms friendships as she travels, making her way to a reported safe haven. Her journey is filled with struggles, friendships, happiness, fear, and everything in-between.

©2022, 2025 C.M. Adams (P)2025 C.M. Adams

An Intense, High-Stakes Listen

​CM Adams has done it again. While I initially expected The Survivor to mirror the author’s previous work, After the End, I was pleasantly surprised to find a completely new, immersive world. Narrator Penny Carrington does an exceptional job bringing this story to life; her performance is so atmospheric that it truly makes you feel like a part of that world.
​The story puts you right in the trenches with Emmy and Cole. Cole is a standout character—the way he cares for Emmy adds a layer of genuine heart to an otherwise brutal, gritty landscape. Emmy herself is a tough, compelling protagonist whose resilience makes perfect sense given her background.
​Adams masterfully balances the threat of the infected with the tension of human dynamics, showing that "normal" humans can be just as dangerous as the zombies. I especially loved the pacing of the audio; it starts tight and violent, then expands into a much wider, scarier world that kept me glued to my headphones.
​The plot was engaging, full of surprises, and kept me listening until the very end. If you’re a fan of zombie apocalypse stories with emotional depth and an edgy vibe, this is a fantastic, high-energy listen.