Sequel to THE RISING is finished

[Brian_Keene]

Since you guys were so supportive of the first book, figured I'd let you know--the first draft of the sequel is finished. Should be no problem turning it in before the October deadline.

[Dead Kev]

Since you guys were so supportive of the first book, figured I'd let you know--the first draft of the sequel is finished. Should be no problem turning it in before the October deadline.

Brian,

Great news! Can't wait to read it. Btw, I finally bought Fear of Gravity and hopefully I'll get some time to read it soon, as well as the Necrophobia chapbook. I'll try to get 'em both reviewed for the site, but w/the amount of work I've got, it'll be a while :) .

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

Hoo-rah!!!

[daemonfondler]

WOOOOHOOOO! :drinking:

Can't wait, the first book was incredible.

[Brian_Keene]

Thanks guys. And Kev--don't sweat it, man. I know how busy you are.

That reminds me--The Rising: Necrophobia chapbooks are almost gone. remember, they are free--so if you want one, better act soon.

[hatefuldisplay]

Great news on the sequel, Brian. By the way, your reading at Horrorfind was awesome as well. I look forward to reading more of your work.

[R.E. Freak]

Woohoo! The Rising is hands down THE best zombie novel I have ever read. I can't wait for the next one.

[Bastard Turtle]

Awesome, I have to have something to read after the last Dark Tower book comes out, and The Rising is hands down the best zombie novel out there.

[Brian_Keene]

Thanks everybody. And Hateful--I'm glad you dug the excerpt from Terminal. Even though there are no zombies in it... ;)

[Monkey Mech X]

I've looked for this book at my Borders in my town, but to no luck. :-(

[daemonfondler]

Since you guys were so supportive of the first book, figured I'd let you know--the first draft of the sequel is finished. Should be no problem turning it in before the October deadline.


:think: Is there a synopsys available? :pray:

or perhaps a teaser about it :)

[Dr Evil]

Awesome possum. Can't wait. And I agree with you all--this was the number one, hands down, kickass, best zombie novel ever made!!!

Also, has anyone here heard the The Rising will be turned into a film?! THAT'S AWESOME!!!

[kmfdm56]

man i really cant wait i didnt put down the rising until i was finished, Great book i have to say it again and again.

[Brian_Keene]

MONKEY: If your Borders doesn't carry it, they can order copies in. Or you can find copies here: www.briankeene.com

DAEMON: No teasers (yet) but I'll tell you this much: The book picks up where the first one ended. Several chapters take place in Jersey, and then the plot focuses on New York City, where humanity makes its last stand in a heavily fortified skyscraper. A skyscraper that is surrounded by Ob's army and the entire living dead population of New York.

You'll see some old characters. You'll meet some new characters. And hopefully, you'll have fun...

DR EVIL: Yes, it's true. The Rising was optioned by a Hollywood production company. Work on both the screenplay and the conceptual art have already begun.

[Monkey Mech X]

I found it last night. They had one copy in.

[daemonfondler]

DAEMON: No teasers (yet) but I'll tell you this much: The book picks up where the first one ended. Several chapters take place in Jersey, and then the plot focuses on New York City, where humanity makes its last stand in a heavily fortified skyscraper. A skyscraper that is surrounded by Ob's army and the entire living dead population of New York.

You'll see some old characters. You'll meet some new characters. And hopefully, you'll have fun...



Excelent, Thanks!

The ending to part one was great, I really enjoyed the build up and how you finished it, the next book sounds like it's gonna be quite an awsome ride! :scare:

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

Hey, Brian, whos' scripting it? Do you know? Congrats, by the way. :)

[castlevania]

Yo wait something free?


Hook it up Brian what i do?
I want those chapters.

I finished your book yersterday while eating lunch at subway on my lunch break...whats the deal with the ending...

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Dude ya ending left me very low during work....i couldn't believe it. But hey I'm pretty sure you were aiming for that...to not let the reader forget.

[Pain]

I am just getting to the end of The Rising (which so far has been f**king superb!) so the sooner the sequel is released the better! :evil:

[zombiekilling101]

YES! man i love the first one and what you described about the second sound really freakin bad ass. I know you get this alot brian but i love your writing. AHHHHHHHh cant wait for the sequeal.

[zombiekilling101]

after reading my reply above. I sound like a exicited school girl. well, so what if i am (sticks tounge out)

[Pain]

after reading my reply above. I sound like a exicited school girl. well, so what if i am (sticks tounge out)

You do, just a bit! :cry:

[Brian_Keene]

Heya Guys,

Thanks to all of you for the props. Seriously--it means a LOT.

Can't say anything else about the movie at this point (I'd like to, but I'm sworn to silence). The screenplay is being written as we speak (I'm not the one writing it) and some conceptual art is finished (I have a peice hanging on my wall, actually).

I tell you what--if Dead Kev is willing, maybe sometime in November or December, ATZ can feature an exclusive excerpt--something to tease you a bit. ATZ members have always been very supportive of my stuff, so maybe this would be a cool payback?

The limited edition hardcover will be available in January, and should be up for pre-order in another month. I think the cover price will be $40--limited to 400 signed copies (and 26 leatherbound copies). The paperback will be out in June, for a much more affordable price of $6.99 (but who wants to wait till June...)

[R.E. Freak]

If you need a replacement screenwriter, give me a call. It's what I do. :)

[zombiekilling101]

If you could just spare alittle tid bit.. Are they gona stick to your story mostly or change it more to there liking?

and will it still be gory as hell?

And one more thing.. could you please.. please please... keep the part where the zombies knock on the civilian transport in a playful manner. i Freakin loved that part. and here piggy piggy .

[Pain]

Well, i just finished The Rising! All i can say is wow! What an ending! The sequel can't arrive soon enough!

[Monkey Mech X]

That ending left too many loose ends... It wasn't really that great, IMO.

Also, can we get rid of Frankie. I don't understand how the crack whore can just decide to go Rambo one day and then be a total bitch to everyone about everything. Seems a bit trite and annoying.

[Pain]

Hopefully the loose ends will be tied up in the sequel. Anyway, i liked it. :)
I think if i had gone through what Frankie had i would be slightly unhinged too, although i do see the point your making.

[Monkey Mech X]

Just to clear stuff up, I think the book is great. I just didn't like the ending, seemed like a device that didn't work.

[Pain]

The ending was probably written like that with a sequel in mind. (Depending on sales!)

Anyway enough on the ending, give me part 2!

[Monkey Mech X]

I know what it was meant to do, but I don't think it worked well. It seemed trite and a little overused.

[evilzombie20]

Thank God we finally get to see what happens. The book was great but the ending left me in the dust. What are these other Rising books you talking about? Necrosomething? HELP ME!!! I NEED MORE RISING!!!

[2fttaxi]

As they say in my neck of the woods - 'Wicked Pissah'

I loved 'The Rising'. I was bummed about the ending. :x

But not anymore, now that I know there's a sequel. SHHHHWWWEEEETTT! :)

[Brian_Keene]

The sequel will officially be called CITY OF THE DEAD. Previously, it was announced that the hardcover Delirium version would carry the author's preferred title of MORE THAN INFINITY and the Leisure edition would carry the title, CITY OF THE DEAD.

But that's already confusing the hell out of people, and the book isn't even out yet. So--CITY OF THE DEAD. Coming in hardcover in January and paperback in June.

And hopefully, you guys will dig this ending better... ;)

[kmfdm56]

cool now i can go order it and get it over with

[Dr Evil]

Must...have...zombies...! itchy itchy tasty tasty

*goes through withdrawal*

[DrDead]

Hi brian, I just signed on this board and its nice to see you here.

I read your book, the rising, a few months back and loved it! Could not put it down. Yours is the first zombie-genre book ive taken up, and in fact i was coming on this board to see if I could figure out something similar for light pleasure reading. BTW, your ending was fine despite what others say. Its called 'creative license' and we appreciate the book in the way you intended it. Your'e filling a huge gap in a segment of the market that fans like us have been lusting for for decades (literally, and sorry for the for-for). Keep up the good work!

DrD

[Pain]

There are a couple of threads listing zombie novels that should be able to help you out Dr Dead.

[Roger_Lives]

The Rising was great, cant waitto read the sequel