October is here and that means it is a perfect month to read a Zombie Novel! If you haven’t read anything by maberry, you are definitely missing out. I got hooked after reading Patient Zero and have tried to make it a point to keep current with all of his new releases.
Somehow, I missed this book’s release and just discovered it. I guess that’s a good thing, as I just hot to experience it.
Anyways, Dead of Night is another Zombie novel that doesn’t disappoint. If you like well-written novels in this genre, the Maberry is the place to be. A professional author, you won’t find silly typos and gory guns-a-blazing apocalypse books here (not that those can’t be fun, though…).
Book Blurb: A prison doctor injects a condemned serial killer with a formula designed to keep his consciousness awake while his body rots in the grave. But all drugs have unforeseen side-effects. Before he could be buried, the killer wakes up. Hungry. Infected. Contagious. This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang…but a bite.
Top Viewer’s Comments:
“I like science fiction that is just a step away from reality or that takes what is known and makes a leap forward with it. The research into actual science, law enforcement, and the many other variables that make up this story are impressive. I have ready many of Jonatham Maberry's books and he has come to be one of my favorite authors for this reasons I listed. This book is a great read because it not only details how a zombie apocalypse might start but also the human interactions that occur that would inevitably allow it so spread to apocalyptic proportions. It is a fun book to read, but be warned, it is hard to ever put it down once you start reading.”
“This is an unusual zombie book: It's an actual novel as opposed to the now-standard, gore-flecked dreck that passes for written entertainment these days. I think the best way to describe it is to compare it to a union of the action/suspense novels of Lee Child and the horror/suspense novels of Stephen King. And yes, the writing is just that good.
Although Maberry's idea about the cause of the zombie plague originally was a bit of a stretch for me, once I accepted it, I had a lot of fun reading the book. The novel flows seamlessly from one scene to another without any "Meanwhile, back at the ranch..." moments. This ease of transition is due, in part, to how intriguing and engaging the different characters are. You won't find any of the typical zombook characters (i.e., sullen and reluctant male leader, helpless and emotional female, brave little kid) here -- and that's really refreshing. As I said, I really enjoyed it.
I did curse when I came to the end because I would have liked a bit more closure. But Maberry left it in such a way that he can either leave things as is or write a sequel.”
Hand-to-Hand Combat With Zombies
Thanks to the folks over at the Zombie Agency!
The Five Pillars of Zombie-Fighting
Never underestimate the zombie
Zombies are not mindless hunters. They are swifter and craftier than one might expect. A lone zombie can burst out of hiding and take a chunk out of you in the blink of an eye.
Never engage a zombie if you can avoid it
Though zombies are surprisingly quick in confined spaces, they are not swift runners. Engage the zombie only when you are trapped, and escape is not an option.
Focus on the task; keep fear out of your head
No one, no matter what their powers of description, can fully prepare you for your first encounter with a zombie. Their grotesque appearance and smell, along with the inhuman noises they emit, can induce a level of fear and terror that precludes rational response and causes one to freeze. You must not react to the zombie's appearance. Focus instead on delivering a combination of offensive and defensive strikes that will buy you enough time to escape.
Do not allow the zombie to get a grip on you
Once a zombie wraps you in its powerful grip, your prospects for survival are minimal. Therefore, your first priority must be deflecting away the zombie's hands.
Seek medical attention after any encounter
Always have trained medical personnel examine you as soon as possible after any encounter, even if no wounds are visible. The zombie virus can enter your body through the smallest opening in your skin, be it a scraped knuckle or a nicked elbow.
Basic Defenses
If a zombie has you cornered, or bursts out at you before you have a chance to run, a swift, forceful kick is your best bet for defense. Click the links below for more information: