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D.E. Jones

D.E. Jones is a British author of character-driven fiction blending suspense, heart, and a nostalgic nod to the 1980s. His debut trilogy, Now What?, follows a group of unlikely heroes navigating survival and self-discovery in the eerie silence of a world gone quiet. Packed with atmosphere and emotional depth, the series explores what it means to hold on to humanity when everything familiar disappears.

Book 1, The Gone, is available now in Kindle and paperback formats, with Book 3 launching 20th June 2025. Fans of slow-burn dystopias, layered characters, and stories with a retro pulse will feel right at home.

Away from the page, D.E. Jones also shares insights into his writing process, inspirations, and upcoming releases through his author YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Now What? Book 1: The Gone

“We call them the Gone because the person inside isn’t there anymore. It’s not about monsters. It’s about absence.”

Gary thought he had a plan: survive, head north, find his dad’s cabin.

What he didn’t count on was having to lead a group made up of a bat-wielding brawler, a girl with sharper instincts than her blade, and a sugar-fuelled joker who wouldn’t shut up. They’re not exactly a dream team — but they’re all he’s got.

The Gone are relentless. And staying human might be the biggest challenge of all.

Now What? Book 1: The Gone is a darkly funny, character-driven survival story set in post-apocalyptic England — perfect for fans of The Last of Us, Charlie Higson’s The Enemy, Shaun of the Dead and Stand By Me with zombies.

Now What? Book 3: The End

“Next time there’s a gun involved, don’t argue while it’s pointed at my face.”

The end is here.

The group has come a long way, but survival is no longer just about staying alive — it’s about what’s left when everything else is gone. As they travel to the Scottish Highlands in search of Camp Aegis, the lines between right and wrong, trust and betrayal, begin to blur.

The Gone still roam. But the real threat? That might be each other.

Now What? Book 3: The End is the gripping final instalment in the Now What? trilogy — a sharp, emotionally raw survival story set in post-apocalyptic Britain. Perfect for fans of The Last of Us, Charlie Higson’s The Enemy, and Shaun of the Dead who like their zombies with a side of sarcasm and heartbreak.