Ashes of the Living

Book One of the Black Horizon Series

When the world ended, survival became a curse.

A deadly outbreak has torn through South Africa, leaving cities in ruin and the dead in command. For a scattered group of survivors, each step forward comes with the weight of betrayal, hunger, and an enemy that never sleeps. But something far worse than the undead is rising from the ashes.

In the shadows of Cape Town, military safe zones crumble. A desperate journey to Robben Island—the last rumored sanctuary—may be their only hope. Yet the road there is soaked in blood, prowled by hostile survivors, cannibal tribes, and a mysterious cult that believes the apocalypse is only the beginning of something greater... and darker.

As humanity burns out, the last sparks of resistance flicker. But not all who survive are the living—and not all who perish stay dead.

Ashes of the Living is a gritty, cinematic tale of collapse and courage—perfect for fans of The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, and World War Z.