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Between Life and Death: Forever Between Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 238 ratings

The Once-Dead Queen is Born


The last time Veronica checked, the world outside was still dead…and still covered by the sort-of-undead remnants of humanity. That was this morning. Now, she has to run that gauntlet to try and save Emily, just as Emily once saved her.

Four years ago the world was destroyed by medical nanites gone awry, leaving humanity divided into three groups: the living, deaders, and the horrific in-betweeners. Emily’s only hope for a cure lies eighty miles away at a military hospital where nanite treatments were once given, and she’s running out of time. Between Veronica and that hospital is a world of flesh-eating monsters and possibly something even worse…humans. If Veronica fails to get there, Emily will be trapped forever between life and death.


Forever Between is book two in the exciting post-apocalyptic trilogy, Between Life and Death. With mild language and occasional violence, (and some very gross undead), this series is suitable for ages 16 and up.

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About the Author

Ann Christy is a career naval officer and secret science fiction writer. She lives by the sea under the benevolent rule of her canine overlords and assorted, unruly family members. She's been known to call writing fiction a form of mental zombie-ism in reverse. She gets to put a little piece of her brain into the reader's and then stay there for as long as they remember the story.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SKAEA6C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 20, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 500 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 279 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1539678660
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Ann Christy is a retired Navy officer and secret science fiction author. A USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of speculative fiction for both young adult and adult audiences, her work is known for deep themes as well as action packed adventures. She lives by the sea under the benevolent rule of her canine overlord and the less benevolent rule of an incredibly foul-mouthed cat.

Contact Ann Christy via her website: http://www.annchristy.com. You can find sneak peeks and a great deal of randomness suitable for killing at least 20 minutes of work time.

USA Today #14 and Wall Street Journal #4 - August 2017 - Dominion Rising

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Customers enjoyed the story with its interesting plot twists and science elements. They found the book engaging and well-written, praising the author's writing style and character development. The book was described as an awesome read and worth their attention. Readers appreciated the strong female characters and the author's ability to develop realistic characters. Overall, they considered it a great addition to the series and wished for more books in the series.

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Customers enjoy the engaging story with its unique plot twists and backstories. They appreciate the present-tense narrative with flashback chapters. Readers also enjoy reading the stories, finding the characters and perspective unique.

"...Using present-tense narrative with flashback chapters - something very few authors can do effectively - Christy spins a tale of courage, betrayal,..." Read more

"...easily, and the presentation of the day-to-day struggle makes the story come alive...." Read more

"...Lots of emotions and plenty of laughs, which is refreshing in a story like this...." Read more

"I enjoyed this series as a whole, and Forever Between was a strong finish to the story. I liked it immensely...." Read more

19 customers mention "Readability"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and worth reading. They enjoy the characters and find it a good continuation of the first book.

"...traits make her seem very, very human and - as a consequence - very believable despite the fact this novel is all about the zombie apocalypse...." Read more

"I am really liking these books. They're quick and easy to read. I like the prose. The characters are fun. Very enjoyable." Read more

"...A great second book, and I'm excited that the third (and final) one comes out soon - I'm ready to find out what happens to "my friends" in..." Read more

"Wooowee....that was just....awesome! This whole series is one I couldn't put down!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style and find the characters enjoyable. They praise the author's writing style, describing it as well-written and engaging. The narrative is told from Veronica's perspective and the author wastes few words while still immersing readers in the story.

"...Christy writers economically, a plus in my opinion. She wastes very few words in her narrative yet still manages to put readers "in the..." Read more

"I am really liking these books. They're quick and easy to read. I like the prose. The characters are fun. Very enjoyable." Read more

"...Told in the same style (current story chapters interspersed with flashback chapters), we find out more about what Emily's mom was working on, how..." Read more

"...It was well written and I loved Veronicas story. She's an amazing character. And I really enjoyed the whole science and nanites story...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters amazing and strong, with Veronica as the main character. The author has a reputation for developing realistic female characters.

"...Taken together, those traits make her seem very, very human and - as a consequence - very believable despite the fact this novel is all about the..." Read more

"...They're quick and easy to read. I like the prose. The characters are fun. Very enjoyable." Read more

"...I was able to relate to the characters easily, and the presentation of the day-to-day struggle makes the story come alive...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017
    Two years have passed since the events that took place in the first book in this trilogy when Emily rescued Veronica and Jon from the undead and brought them to the warehouse complex where she has holed up.
    In that time Veronica has grown up - a lot - and now, at 15, she is a seasoned veteran of the zombie apocalypse, able to defend herself and others from the flesh-eating creatures roaming outside the fenced-in complex.
    Also in that two-year period the population of the complex has grown with the addition of six more people that Emily has rescued.
    All is not well, however, for Emily's brain tumor has returned and because she was pumped full of nanites to save her life in the past, there is every reason to believe that she will die and then become one of the undead when they kick in once she stops breathing. After all, it was a newer version of nanites that, when they went bad, caused the apocalypse in the first place. Originally designed to keep people healthy and extend their lifespans, the nanites refuse to let people die naturally. Instead, once they do, the nanites re-animate them turning the dead into the undead.
    The first stage: The undead become In-Betweeners. They are dangerous because they can still run after their victims and retain enough of their primal instincts to hunt. At some point they become Deaders. They are still dangerous but - because of their deteriorating bodies - they are slow-moving creatures that can seldom catch enough prey to sustain even a semblance of life. Even the nanites cannot save them at that point and they wither and then finally die for real.
    Emily does not want to become an In-Betweener but the signs are there as her cancer begins winning the battle for her life. The fact that could happen leaves Veronica and the other people in the complex with a dilemma: Can they risk letting Emily turn into one of the undead? Or should they smash her head in, thus eliminating the possibility that she can be re-animated?
    It's a cruel choice they face, but they now live in a very cruel world.
    There is, however, a slim chance that Emily can be saved, but it involves enormous risk and a trip through some very dangerous countryside.
    Will anyone be willing to undertake that risk?
    That's all of the plot that I'm going to share at this point because author Ann Christy has fashioned a white-knuckle thriller that deserves to be enjoyed without any spoilers to ruin the effect. Using present-tense narrative with flashback chapters - something very few authors can do effectively - Christy spins a tale of courage, betrayal, loyalty, and love inside a heart-pounding adventure laced with just enough horror and mayhem to keep even the most jaded reader intrigued.
    Christy has a reputation for developing strong female characters and that is certainly true in this novel. Veronica is brave, smart, and loyal. She can also be vulnerable, frightened, and unsure of herself. Taken together, those traits make her seem very, very human and - as a consequence - very believable despite the fact this novel is all about the zombie apocalypse. Two other female characters also stand out: Emily, even though she is dying, remains a strong woman and Savannah, one of the newer arrivals, is as well. Savannah is an interesting character who does what needs to be done even when she does not agree with the decisions that the group makes. In that respect she demonstrates not only a strong pragmatic sense but also reveals the fact that, against all odds, there may still be room for hope in a world gone mad.
    Christy writers economically, a plus in my opinion. She wastes very few words in her narrative yet still manages to put readers "in the moment." Her descriptions of people and places give readers enough information to share the adventure with her characters, but not so much that the pace of the novel slows down to a crawl. In that respect she reminds me of Australian author Mark R. Healy, whose apocalyptic New Earth trilogy is among the finest series of books I've read in a long time. Both Christy and Healy share a love of words but are not so in love with their own prose that they drag their books out to interminable lengths.
    That said, let me simply add this: "Between Life and Death: Forever Between" is an excellent read, full of believable characters, and plenty of action. It touches on some important themes and, as a result, not only gives its readers a wonderful adventure story but also something to think about.
    And that makes it a 5-star novel, one that I highly recommend.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
    I am really liking these books. They're quick and easy to read. I like the prose. The characters are fun. Very enjoyable.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2015
    In book 1, we meet Emily and her story, and Veronica and Jon, and at the end are given some bad news - Emily's cancer has returned.

    Now, we have jumped forward a while, and are following Veronica's story along with some new people this small community has banded with. The group must deal with the usual bad guys: deaders, in-betweeners, and humans (the worst).

    Told in the same style (current story chapters interspersed with flashback chapters), we find out more about what Emily's mom was working on, how far Emily's condition has worsened, and how this larger group of people survive and handle the problem inherent in a larger group. No spoilers, just what you would expect with the return of cancer in this post-apocalyptic world.

    I was able to relate to the characters easily, and the presentation of the day-to-day struggle makes the story come alive. I have to keep forcing myself to read all the words, instead of skipping to the next sentence to see what happens next! Skimming is fine for studying in school, but there are not many wasted words here, so skimming usually just gets me confused (haha).

    A great second book, and I'm excited that the third (and final) one comes out soon - I'm ready to find out what happens to "my friends" in the next book -- and if we have any hope of curing this zombie apocalypse.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2015
    Wooowee....that was just....awesome! This whole series is one I couldn't put down! I had to read the entire series before I could break to write my review. In this book we follow Veronica, but Emily is still there...ish. Just so many emotions and crazy things happens here. We get to meet some new characters and get a glimpse into a new world and way of life. Jeremy is a pretty awesome character I want to give a little shout out to. This is no romance, but he helps put a little love and tummy flutters on a dire situation.
    There may be possibility for a cure, but some "bumps in the road" could cause problems. Veronica is dead set on heading to the military hospital 80 miles away to find the nanites that could, maybe possibly hopefully, save Emily, and nothing is going to stop her. But what she finds there is more than she can imagine, and it changes everything, big time. Like book 1, this book is filled with amazing characters and back stories. Filled with shocking realities of what life would be like and the lows people will stoop to. Lots of emotions and plenty of laughs, which is refreshing in a story like this. Ann sure has a knack for making me love Emily even more in this one, she is simply adorable. I keep loving this series more and more!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016
    I enjoyed this series as a whole, and Forever Between was a strong finish to the story. I liked it immensely. The focus on a handful of characters allowed us (the readers) to get to know them, while the greater world continued on around them to show us the emerging new world. I'll be keeping an eye out for this author's books ;)
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  • Sylvie
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Star
    Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2020
    It is funny how with every story she writes Ann Christy is a making so many , different characters so interesting and real. I am looking forward to read book 3.
  • Pleiades
    4.0 out of 5 stars Zombie NApocalypse
    Reviewed in Australia on May 26, 2019
    What is not to love Zombies and Vampires all brought into one genre using Nanobots. I must read them all. Kindle Unlimited FTW.
  • Heather @ Random Redheaded Ramblings
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book 2
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2015
    Thank you to Ann Christy for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review

    So of course you have read book one in this series The In-betweener, wait stop you haven't?! Well I can't let you read any further, get your butt over to Amazon or your book seller of choice and get a copy, once you have done that let's regroup!

    Right, back on subject, today I have for you Forever Between by the awesome Ann Christy. Following on from book one, this book is from the POV of Veronica who we last saw narrowly escaping losing her life at the hands of a close friend, thankfully our leading lady from book one Emily came to her rescue.

    So why is Emily not the main POV of this book, well she is a little indisposed but all will be revealed. A lot has changed since the end of the last book, Emily's safe haven has a few more residents, the dead in all their different states still roam about outside and life is certainly not getting any rosier but they all are one big family now and they all have each others backs, which is good because they are going to need one another when things start to go wrong.

    Emily becomes unwell, it could be possible to save her but that means leaving their safe house and travelling in to an uncertain world with no guarantees they can find anything to help her. Will Emily survive or will she become one of the In-Betweeners?

    I'm not giving you any spoilers as to what else happens but I can let you know this, Forever Between rocks, in fact I think the story has really kicked it up a notch. It flits back and forth between past and present giving you an idea of how current events have came to be and the story flows wonderfully.

    It really has a sense of terror and urgency in parts which is incredibly important, I have read some other books in this genre that have been incredibly flat, I want to be scared, I want a book that comes alive and this does it perfectly. Now on to book 3!
  • AN
    5.0 out of 5 stars The story is still strong and kept me interested
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2019
    I dived into book 2 straight after book 1 which might have been a mistake. Firstly, it doesn't pick up immediately where book 1 finishes but rather 2 years later. Secondly, this book is now written in Veronica's POV but I had a bit of difficulties sometimes to make that transition.
    The story unfolds again in alternating chapters of the past and the present. There is definitely more action and the pace it probably a bit faster too. Helping to drive the story are also the added characters. I don't think it is really necessary to have read book 1 but it certainly helps in understanding the whole post apocalyptic world.
    The story is still strong and kept me interested. To get a complete conclusion you'll have to read book 3 and I definitely will.
  • Shauna G.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2017
    Interesting plot

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