Desolation

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★★★★★ “Wonderful. I loved loved loved.” - Reader Review

Nursing student Hannah Jordan expected to spend spring break welcoming her new brother into the world. She didn't expect to deliver him herself in her family's backyard bunker as her mother lay dying from a bite wound while her neighbors tear each other to pieces outside. Newly orphaned with a baby to raise, Hannah only knows one thing for certain: all the survival training her daddy put her through didn't prepare her for this.

Months later, Hannah emerges from the safety of her shelter to find that zombies are the least of her problems. A race of vampires has emerged from the shadows and seized power over what remains of humanity. Styling themselves as saviors, in reality they're slave masters, demanding payment for their so-called protection in labor and blood. Hunted, abducted and separated from her brother, Hannah is thrown into a prison camp where she quickly learns that the monsters inside the walls are far more dangerous than the zombies roaming outside.

But not all vampires are power-hungry psychopaths, and not all humans are benevolent victims. Who can Hannah trust? She finds allies, enemies, and even love in surprising places in her quest to find her brother, make their escape and survive this strange new world where zombies roam, vampires rule and humans are penned up like cattle.

What readers are saying:​​​​​​​

"Bauhaus spins an incredible, 'on the edge of your seat' story. The characters are believable and well developed, the villains are ones you love to hate, and there are genuinely terrifying scenes. I can not wait until the sequel comes out. If you like dystopic tales, you won't want to miss this."

"Rarely do I give five stars, but when an Author truly makes it impossible for me to stop read even a 1:30 am. And make me mad the next book isn't out to keep me up til dawn's early light. It gets a five star. Great story. Highly recommended."

"Finally a new and original zombie story and vampire story. Well written and fun to read. Can't wait for another book by this author!"

"Wonderful. I was so pleasantly surprised. I personally love the post apocalyptic genre, and this was perfect! The characters were very well developed, and relatable! I loved loved loved. I never write reviews, but this one was worth the time."

"Imagine 'The Walking Dead' with characters you liked and a plot that made sense. Now imagine it with vampires as humanity's not-so-Heaven-sent saviors, and you have unique, enjoyable tale."

Previously published as Dominion of the Damned.

Dominion of the Damned

About the author

Jean Marie Bauhaus

Jean Marie Bauhaus is both a traditionally-published and indie author of seven novels and counting, as well as a number of novellas and short stories. She also writes freelance articles about dogs and cats for a living.
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Born and raised in Oklahoma, she currently makes her home in the middle of the woods deep in the Ozark mountains with her husband of 18 years, a velociraptor in the guise of a German shepherd named Dixie, a green-eyed floof named Olive, two box turtles and a flock of ducks and chickens. When she’s not writing about ghosts, zombies, vampires and other things that go bump in the night, she can usually be found hiking the side of the mountain or trading her keyboard for knitting needles and curling up with a mug of tea and a horror podcast.
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Or at the microwave, re-heating her tea because she forgot to drink it before it got cold. #writerproblems
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Jean has a Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Psych/Soc emphasis, which means she’s smart enough to finish college but not smart enough to choose a major that’s actually useful. But it comes in handy for building psychological character profiles and developing post-apocalyptic societies.
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Easily spooked by ghost stories as a child, teen Jean faced her fears by forcing herself to watch horror movies and read Stephen King until she fell in love with the genre. As a grown-up (more or less, depending on who you ask), her tastes expanded to include a broader range of speculative fiction and romance, but she keeps coming back to the supernatural and paranormal. She has a strong affection for all things zombie-related, which is a good thing considering she wrote an entire trilogy in that genre.

Read free short stories, serialized fiction and Jean's musings on the supernatural along with news and updates at her Substack, Through a Glass, Darkly.​​​​​​​ Read it online at http://jeanmariebauhaus.substack.com, and subscribe to have it delivered straight to your inbox!