A Google user
Wow! This was very different from the Pine Deep Trilogy (_Ghost Road Blues_, etc.), but very good in its own way. Definitely an action-packed book, in places this reminded me of a more serious version of _Get Smart_ (though the DMS seems to be a lot more effective than Control), mainly because of the role of the mysterious but still paternal Chief (in this case he is called Chuch). I don't usually enjoy political, techno-thrillers, but I certainly like this book. I am excited that this is the start of a whole new series to follow, and I especially relieved to have the sequel already.
Maberry is a talented storyteller, with a knack for both characters and pacing. While the plot's turns were largely predictable, it was so filled with excitement, that it hardly mattered that you were waiting for the main characters to catch up to your knowledge. All in all, this was a riveting read!
Jeremy Navarro
I found it to be a real descent page turner. Mostly due to the fact that I have a little bit of a thing for zombie based plots, even still I think people who like the genera will get a kick out of it.
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A Google user
I got this book from my school library to read on the plane ride home for Thanksgiving break. It was only a 3 hour flight, but I read the entire time. I couldn't put the book down. I didn't even get to read it on my flight back because I had already finished it over the few days I was home even though I had spent most of my time with family not reading. I'm not a normal zombie book or movie person so maybe my standards are lower, but I thought the story was very interesting and fast-paced. It definitely has my recommendation.