Jared Shore

"Dammit Max, why can’t you just stop and think for a second? We’re here on our own right now, dad’s not here! If we’re going to survive I’m going to need you to grow the hell up because I can’t do this by myself! If your not going to help me then maybe you should just walk out there and let the problem take care of itself!"

- Jared to Max Shore

Jared Shore is the elder member of the Shore brothers duo (being seventeen years old). He helps his younger brother lead the Group. Jared is well known for weilding a Japanese Katana, a deadly zombie-slaying weapon in his hands.

Jared is the son of Andrew and Maria Shore, as well as the older brother of Max Shore.



Jared is, as of the first book, in a romantic relationship with Ryan Callahan.

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Physical Description
Jared is described as being about 5'8", weighing approximatley 130 pounds. He has brown hair and matching eyes. He is thin yet has some muscle. He is 17 years old.

Personal Life
Jared grew up with his family in Toronto, Ontario, where he lived almost his entire life, until, during the zombie apocalypse, him and his younger brother went off in search of their parents in New York.



Zombie Apocalypse
Jared lived with his brother in their house in Toronto throughout the start of the zombie apocalypse, until they left in search of their missing parents. In Toronto, the brothers first encountered Judd Bratton, who Jared at first somewhat disliked.

Along the way to New York in order to find the Shore parents, when the Brothers stopped in Detroit, Jared first met Ryan Callahan. Later, as Jared and Ryan discussed the difficulties of being the mature elder members of their small groups, Jared and Ryan decided they felt affection for one another, and shared a kiss, launching them into a romantic relationship.

Personality
Jared is not as enthusiastic and outgoing as his younger brother, and displays extreme caution in most situations. Whereas Max represents strength and courage, Jared represents calmness and colectiveness, especially under pressure. He employs a very disciplned style of fighting (weilding a Japanese katana, as well as a small hatchet at the beginning of the first book), as is true to his nature, and he is able to advise and watch over his brother as he tries to lead their small, ragtag group of survivors. He helps Max find his sense when he can't do it himself and is the one who maintains true order in their small community.

Jared also appears to be more sentimental than his younger brother, as shown by the way in which he keeps a journal, as well as his katana.

Jared's Relationships
"Fine, but be careful you understand?"

- Jared to Max Shore

Jared shares a close relationship with his parents, it seems. He also is extremely close with his younger brother, Max. He is very protective and caring for his younger brother.

He also is very close to his girlfriend, Ryan. Together, they host an extremely loving and caring relationship. They have been close ever since their first meeting.

Jared Shore's Equipment
Jared Shore's Journal

Jared Shore's Katana