Too much focus on politics

I don't mind politics in books or hearing characters political beliefs, but this is a zombie book. Why would I care if one zombie is a republican or not. Too many times a character said, "shoot for the head", and a missed opportunity to write about how the zombie virus spread and how chaos overtook the nation. You get one single chapter that skims over how the world fell apart. Instead of breaking it down into chapters and elaborating on how it affected the characters or daily life, you get a single chapter explaining all of this. Not a bad book, but if you want a good zombie book, read Toy Soldiers, or Apocalypse Crusade. Hell, read the Zulu Virus. All of these books are significantly better.

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Very cool zombie tale

As if a zombie apocalypse wasn't enough, imagine the country being run by a delusional, megalomaniac reverend!

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Politically Biased Author

Yet another author who can't seem to keep their politics to themselves. Its a zombie book, I read these books to get distracted from current events. The first few chapters contain veiled jabs at the then president, and a commentary on the plight of the undocumented worker. None of these topics add to the story, would have been better spent writing about the spread of the virus. I stopped reading at the point where a neighbor was described as someone who flies the American Flag, is pro 2nd Amendment and a prepper. Apparently according to the author, flying the US flag is for the unsophisticated.

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Arize 1

A long dormant virus is released from the colds of Alaska and travels out as those in the research party go home and travel on breaks. One of the researchers suffers a fever than goes on a killing spree, as another felt like she had the flu for a couple of days but recovers. Within days the virus is everywhere and many many people are dying and infecting others, chaos is rampant and the military is trying to help along with a mega church minister who is prospering from it.

This is a good book if not a bit close to home at the moment. The narrator Kevin Clay does a wonderful job making you feel as though you are there and going through all of this with Dr. Perriman and her family. This is a refreshing look at zombies.

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Good story, missed the mark

Typical Zombie story, great back story and character building. lost me when it got "preachy" would've been amazing without the bible verses and sermons. The ending got to muddled with too many "disasters" thrown in. Maybe it'll all work out if there is another book, but it didn't quite work.

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I love Zombies

Love the writing!!! Kept my attention throughout the Audio. I love Zombies. I'll be reading more of this Author's books.

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Beware the deaders ...

This is an exciting, action-packed read which gives alternating POVs so that the reader is treated to the perspectives of people from various walks of life.

Does a great job of prompting feelings, as it’s heart-wrenching several times over. The author did an amazing job of providing detailed visuals.

The science behind what’s causing corpses to re-animate remains vague in this version, but it works because the characters, while baffled, are busy trying to survive and chaos has erupted. Whether it’ll work for 2 more books remains to be seen, but this book has been fun enough that I’m going to stick around or at least one more.

Overall:
4 stars.

Audio:
The production itself is smooth, free of hiccups, high-quality.
The narrator isn’t great, but he isn’t bad per se. He just opted to more read like a robot, sounding, at times, like AI, rather than performing the book. 5-star production, 3-star narration.

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Generic Story

Nothing new here. The story centers on a religious connection to the zombie apocalypse. Of course religion is the negative reaction to what is happening. It’s been done before. I like this author but I can’t recommend this book.

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I AM HOOKED!

I was hooked as soon as I started reading. Great start to this series. Characters are interesting and believable. As stupid as some of them act, I can picture several people I know doing exactly the same thing. Military out of control. Thinking force only can fix the situation not science. And religious nut running things, Oh my goodness! I could not understand why everyone was OK with being disarmed. It's the Zombie Apocalypse! No one thought that if we let them keep their guns just maybe they can help defend themselves and others. And if that was not enough, mother nature has turned on us too with numerous natural disasters unfoldinf. Wow that's a lot going on. Great read.

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Too Preaching

I dont get why authors need to refer to scripture or political views while writing a book. It would have been a great story if he would have wrote about the zombies and less of how a Preacher becomes a man of power.

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