Day by Day Armageddon — by J.L. Bourne

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  Day by Day Armageddon
  

  • Jun-2004
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  Book - 1
  

  This chilling horror novel recounts a man's daily struggle to survive the Zombie Apocalypse: "hands down the best zombie book I have ever read" (Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Patriot).As vague news reports of trouble abr...

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  Beyond Exile
  

  • Jul-2010
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  Book - 2
  

  START INTERCEPT Armies of undead have risen up across the U.S. and around the globe; there is no safe haven from the diseased corpses hungering for human flesh. But in the heat of a Texas wasteland, a small band of survivors attempt to counter the m...

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  If You Can Read This...
  

  in Origin to Exile

  • Oct-2011
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  Book - 2.5
  

  GREAT VALUE -- TWO ACCLAIMED THRILLERS IN ONE VOLUME, PLUS AN ALL-NEW SHORT STORY!TWO TERRIFYING THRILLERS OF THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE IN THE ACCLAIMED SERIES FROM J.L. BOURNETwo shattering accounts of human survival on the jagged edges of global disast...

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  Shattered Hourglass
  

  • Jan-2013
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  Book - 3
  

  In a desperate bid to take back the continental United States--where hordes of undead now dominate the ravaged human population--a Navy commander leads a global mission to the heart of the pandemic. Task Force Hourglass is humanity's final hope, and ...

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  Ghost Run
  

  • Jul-2016
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  Book - 4
  

  The acclaimed and eagerly anticipated fourth thriller in the zombie apocalypse series from the author of Day by Day Armageddon and Day by Day Armageddon: Beyond Exile, for fans of the smash hit show The Walking Dead. In a desperate bid to survive ...

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Series Premise

The Day by Day Armageddon series follows an unnamed military officer as he records his experiences during the outbreak and aftermath of a global zombie pandemic. The books trace his journey from initial chaos through organized resistance and long-term survival efforts.

Day by Day Armageddon Series Reading Order

The Day by Day Armageddon series must be read in order. The story follows a continuous narrative across all books, with events and character arcs carrying directly from one book to the next as the world deteriorates and survival strategies evolve. Reading out of order causes confusion and major spoilers because later books assume knowledge of earlier losses, alliances, and key decisions.

Explanation of reading order types

Day by Day Armageddon Series Characters

The central narrator is a U.S. Army officer whose journal entries form the core of the series. He interacts with a growing group of survivors, including military personnel and civilians, whose fates intertwine with his own.

Setting of the Day by Day Armageddon Series

The series is set in a contemporary United States rapidly descending into chaos as the zombie plague spreads from urban centers to rural areas and military installations.

Tone & Themes of the Day by Day Armageddon Series

The tone is grim, realistic, and suspenseful with journal-style immediacy. Central themes include survival against overwhelming odds, leadership and moral choices, the breakdown of society, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Is the Day by Day Armageddon Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy realistic zombie apocalypse stories, military perspectives, and detailed survival narratives told through personal accounts.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Contains intense violence, death, and mature themes; suitable for adult readers.

The Day by Day Armageddon series tells one continuous story of survival during a global zombie outbreak. Its sequential structure is essential for following the full progression of the collapse and the narrator’s journey. The journal format and gritty realism create a compelling and immersive apocalyptic series.