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He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies
Voracious, malevolent, crazy, cruel, predatory, relentless... And those are just the survivors.
Inside you'll find ten horrifying, touching, and humorous stories of strong women whose fates are crossed with those of the undead. Within these pages you'll meet:
•Max, an awkward misfit whose life is about to change in ways she never imagined.
•Liv, an amoral researcher determined to cure the love of her life, no matter what the consequences.
•Maddison, a bubbly blonde sociopath who decides to settle some old(and new) scores.
•Misty, the world’s least competent voodoo priestess.
•Joelynn, a woman with a viral death sentence who’s about to light the delta on fire.
•Ebony, daughter turned destroyer.
When the dead walk the earth, who lives and who dies? And if anyone survives, what comes next?
Inside you'll find ten horrifying, touching, and humorous stories of strong women whose fates are crossed with those of the undead. Within these pages you'll meet:
•Max, an awkward misfit whose life is about to change in ways she never imagined.
•Liv, an amoral researcher determined to cure the love of her life, no matter what the consequences.
•Maddison, a bubbly blonde sociopath who decides to settle some old(and new) scores.
•Misty, the world’s least competent voodoo priestess.
•Joelynn, a woman with a viral death sentence who’s about to light the delta on fire.
•Ebony, daughter turned destroyer.
When the dead walk the earth, who lives and who dies? And if anyone survives, what comes next?
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Published October 31, 2011
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September 9, 2025
I read this collection of zombie short stories before reading Katie Cord's novel Maxine.
I liked some more than others. Some of the endings did not resonate as well because they felt a bit... I don't know... maybe rushed.
But there are a few attributes to this collection that really helped it resonate for me.
Cord REALLY brings the emotions in this one. Whether it is love, grief, loss, a TOTALLY FREAKING bridezilla, regret, a refusal to blindly follow orders, and refusing to sever a personal connection, the zombies here are just as a backdrop. Sort of. I think it is just like zombies being the devise of bringing out our inner feels. I don't know.
Another thing that really struck me and impressed me was that there were subtle connections and threads between the stories. It lead up to creating the world history right before what happens in Maxine.
I liked some more than others. Some of the endings did not resonate as well because they felt a bit... I don't know... maybe rushed.
But there are a few attributes to this collection that really helped it resonate for me.
Cord REALLY brings the emotions in this one. Whether it is love, grief, loss, a TOTALLY FREAKING bridezilla, regret, a refusal to blindly follow orders, and refusing to sever a personal connection, the zombies here are just as a backdrop. Sort of. I think it is just like zombies being the devise of bringing out our inner feels. I don't know.
Another thing that really struck me and impressed me was that there were subtle connections and threads between the stories. It lead up to creating the world history right before what happens in Maxine.
December 30, 2011
Technically 3.5 stars, but worthy of rounding up.
Would you take the sage advice of a friend who had long since been dead but has been brought back with a bit of VooDoo magic? What would you do if you found out that instead of hitting puberty you were becoming a flesh eating creature and everything about your life was a lie? How far would you go to save your love from living a life of pain and suffering from a horrific illness? These are just a few questions that can be raised when reading He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies by Katie Cord.
Consisting of 10 short stories, all of which revolve around a female main character, He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies is a fun read with a number of stories that I greatly enjoyed. There were, as always, a few that weren’t up my alley, but that is to be expected in most anthologies. Cord does a great job telling a story in a limited number of words. Being a newly published author, there are a few aspects to Cord’s writing style that could be fleshed out, but that will happen as she continues her writing. I definitely look forward to reading more from this author.
If you are a fan of anthologies that are a quick fast paced read, definitely give He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies a try
Would you take the sage advice of a friend who had long since been dead but has been brought back with a bit of VooDoo magic? What would you do if you found out that instead of hitting puberty you were becoming a flesh eating creature and everything about your life was a lie? How far would you go to save your love from living a life of pain and suffering from a horrific illness? These are just a few questions that can be raised when reading He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies by Katie Cord.
Consisting of 10 short stories, all of which revolve around a female main character, He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies is a fun read with a number of stories that I greatly enjoyed. There were, as always, a few that weren’t up my alley, but that is to be expected in most anthologies. Cord does a great job telling a story in a limited number of words. Being a newly published author, there are a few aspects to Cord’s writing style that could be fleshed out, but that will happen as she continues her writing. I definitely look forward to reading more from this author.
If you are a fan of anthologies that are a quick fast paced read, definitely give He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies a try
May 22, 2016
What a great collection of zombie shorts! Katie Cord is a name I'll remember for zombie/horror fiction. There were a few stories that I didn't quite care for, particularly the ones at the beginning during the outbreak of the infection. But once the infection started spreading and the stories told tales of survivors in the later years, I was hooked. I particularly liked the story of Martinez on border patrol. Great voice for an indie author.
And, kudos for a custom cover that matches the story, down to the aviator glasses on Bridezilla. My bookish heart is in love.
And, kudos for a custom cover that matches the story, down to the aviator glasses on Bridezilla. My bookish heart is in love.
January 11, 2017
Great read
I enjoyed this collection of short stories involving zombies in one fashion or another. Some stories were funny, some tragic, some sweet, but all were well written. I hope to read more from this author soon.
I enjoyed this collection of short stories involving zombies in one fashion or another. Some stories were funny, some tragic, some sweet, but all were well written. I hope to read more from this author soon.
July 24, 2015
This is a series of zombie shorts placed in chronological order to give the narrative a book feel. I thought the first few stories (the setup) were just okay ... some of the characters were a little off to me, although I can't say why without spoiling.
But I have to say the book picked up about one-third of the way through and really took on a life of its own. I enjoyed He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies immensely and the stories that followed. I especially enjoyed the story of Maxine and look forward to the Maxine novels. Also, I found the bonus story, Green is Gold, to be deep and moving, although the overall message seemed a touch repetitive.
Overall, really good zombie stuff here. I would definitely read more of Katie's work.
But I have to say the book picked up about one-third of the way through and really took on a life of its own. I enjoyed He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies immensely and the stories that followed. I especially enjoyed the story of Maxine and look forward to the Maxine novels. Also, I found the bonus story, Green is Gold, to be deep and moving, although the overall message seemed a touch repetitive.
Overall, really good zombie stuff here. I would definitely read more of Katie's work.
July 13, 2012
A little uneven, and could really use some editing, but the early stories are especially strong. It's nice to see horror from a female point of view, and Cord finds a voice for a series of women from all walks of life.
September 26, 2014
There are a couple-or-three things I need to get out of the way before I get to actually reviewing the book He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies by Katie Cord.
First thing is: I am not typing that title out over and over again. We’ll be calling it Altar/Zombies from here on out.
Second: this book is currently out of print. Katie self-published it a few years back, before starting Evil Girlfriend Media. The copy I bought from her in September 2013 was one of the few remaining in her possession. If, after reading this review, you wish to join the growing chorus of those begging her to republish Altar/Zombies, please feel free to send a message on her site. You can still get copies on Amazon, but be prepared to pay a bunch.
Third: this book is a little rough. I was warned before I read it that it was self-edited, and Katie makes no claims at all to being an editor. Definitely could use a little more polish before the repub. . .hopefully Katie can find an editor that works cheap (hint, hint).
Okay. All that said, let’s get on to the review!
He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies is brilliant.
Seriously.
I’m not even a zombie fan, and I loved the hell out of this book. Reading this book, I started to understand that good zombies stories, really good zombie stories, are about the survivors, not the zombies. Katie clearly already knew that, and painted ten pictures of normal, flawed (some deeply so) human beings struggling with the sudden reality of dead people not staying dead. It’s about the discovery of a new world through abrupt change (more on that later). Whereas The Walking Dead is mostly about Rick Grimes trying to do right by his troupe of survivors and bring some order to the new lawless world, these stories are about people who are just people – not exemplars of a higher ideal, not moral compasses for other survivors, not even shining examples of the heroism everyone should aspire to – just real, average people shoved into extraordinary circumstances. Those are the stories Katie is telling here, and they are simply brilliant. Brilliantly written, very well characterized, deeply flawed, people – those people always make for more interesting stories than archetypes and pure heroes, and Katie does a fantastic job with them here.
Enough raving – though I could go on for quite some time – let’s get to the stories.
1. Puberty – This is the second time I’ve read a version this story. An elongated version was written for the writing group that Katie and I used to be part of; that was the first version I read. Gotta say it – sorry, Katie – I like this version much, much better. Shorter and more to the point, this version, just as it is, could and should be the first chapter of a novel-length story. It’s a great coming-of-age story, the feeling of transformation is very well portrayed, and the story is just so, so good this way! It’s such a sudden, abrupt transition from day-to-day boring life into this strange new world – the suddenness makes it so good and really pulled me along with the heroine into her new, unwanted life. So much better this way!
2. Daddy’s Girl – Another story that could be part of a larger one, “Daddy’s Girl” is an interesting look at life inside a military family with an overbearing patriarch. He’s mostly like Bill Cosby, but that he records all the family’s conversations is a disturbing detail – it’s like if Cliff Huxtable worked for the NSA. But it’s not about him, it’s about his daughter, and how she uses the lessons he taught her, from a prom gone awry to the wonderful twist at the end.
3. The Language of Survival – If you ever want to read a story that will dissuade you from being a professional pedicurist, this is it. Oh my God, other people’s feet. Ick. That part of the story is pretty grody, but enjoyably so! There are a lot of moving parts in this story, from Amy’s relationship with her vapid sister April and domineering Auntie Xian to the pale creepy guy that’s there for a surprise meeting, and then the zombie problems start – all of these elements are expertly juggled in the story, which is why I love it! And it manages to be funny in the middle of all that, too! This story continues the theme from the other stories of a new world being discovered, but Amy is the one who uses the opportunity to break free of her old life and be someone new – a very satisfying ending to a very good story.
4. He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies – Well, the title kinda gave the plot of that one away, didn’t it? But it’s still well worth reading! Especially for the protagonist Maddie, who is, point-blank, a terrible, terrible person! “Bridezilla” is one of the many words that could be used to describe her, and one of the few I can say on this page. She’s a selfish, spoiled, self-absorbed, ruthless, unholy terror of a woman – and that, as I began to realize with dawning horror, makes her extremely well-suited to survive a zombie apocalypse. In the movies, that type of person never makes it to the end, but in reality, they would not only survive but possibly prosper, because they’d do whatever it takes to insure their own survival. A funny, but brutal lesson to learn. Well taught, though!
5. Marriage – This was my least-favourite in the book, actually. I felt the marriage problems were smoothed over too quickly, and, if the story had continued, would only return in greater strength later. But at least I cared enough about the characters to think that much about them, as those who know me know that I don’t often do with real people. It’s still a well-written look at an atypical marriage, with a breadwinner wife and lay-about husband, but ugh. That guy.
6. The House and Kid – While the last story looked at an un-traditional marriage, this story looks at a painfully traditional marriage, and works all the better for being a counterpoint to the previous story. Looking back, I realized that this is the first story in the collection of a smooth, orderly life, falling suddenly into chaos; a point wonderfully illustrated by the zombie PTA that shows up – and I am not kidding about that. At its heart, this is a story about all the little things we fuss over every day, and the knowledge, brought by horror, of what it is that really matters.
7. The Pet – In my notes, I called “The Pet” a “quietly, and therefore gloriously, disturbing story”. Like the title story, the female protagonist in this one is not a good person; Mariah Braxton (I just got that name, haha) is also selfish and self-centered. The difference is that Mariah rationalizes away her guilt over the terrible things she does, unlike Maddie, who just never felt guilt. So there’s a little more hope for Mariah. In the end, though, Mariah reveals herself to only have wanted the same things we all want, which makes her a little less horrifying than Maddie was, but still every bit as ruthless. Something else I liked about this story: it’s told from Mariah’s perspective, and Katie does a great job of making the reader sympathize with a terrible person. Maybe you won’t want to, but you will, and you’ll like it in the end.
8. Your Cheatin’ Heart – This story takes place in Mississippi, which reminds me: What are you trying to say here about my home state, Katie? I don’t want to give too much of this story away, but it’s my favourite of the collection and it shows that Katie has a completely-correct-yet-completely-depressing grasp of human nature. This is EXACTLY what would happen in a zombie Apocalypse, if enough of humanity survived. It’s hilarious and it explores an avenue of depressingly-realistic human reaction to the zombies that I’d never seen done before. The good news here is that this story is reprinted in the recent collection Roms, Bombs, & Zoms, published by Evil Girlfriend Media. This story alone is worth the price of that book!
9. The Plan – “The Plan” is more a traditional ghost story than it is a zombie story, but still a good one that earns its place in this collection. The failed “raise the dead” ritual was a nice, humorous touch. This is the most character-driven story; it does read a little dry early on but picks up quickly enough to prevent you from losing interest. It also maintains the theme of the risen dead making a new world, a new life, possible, and does so in a way that’s perhaps more traditional than the other stories in this book, but isn’t out of place with its motifs. It’s about where you came from, where you’re going, and what the people that didn’t get there have to say about it.
10. The Cure – Up front: this story is heartbreaking. It’s so sad. It’s gonna grab your heartstrings from the beginning and not let go. But it’s so well-crafted and the characters so well-developed that you have to read it. Olivia Jayce makes a compelling protagonist, and her love Dani is a very tragic figure in the story, and her struggles with her illness gave me a new respect for those who care for the disabled. Olivia makes a deal with Umbrella Corp a shady pharmaceutical company to save her love, and the results. . .well, just read it. It’s a very sad, very evocative story. I know that may scare some of you away, but I like it when a writer makes me care enough to feel what they want me to feel. I like emotionally evocative writing, and this is a shining example of that particular bit of word-crafting. Also, it wouldn’t be out of place as backstory in a Resident Evil game; in fact, it reminds me of the very sad back-story shown in the credits of Resident Evil 4, about how the poor villagers just wanted medical treatment and were instead infected with. . .okay, I’m digressing. Just read the damn story (and play Resident Evil 4; it was the last one before Capcom thought co-op or AI players were a good idea).
In fact, read all of the stories. They’re all wonderful in their ways, all working along the same themes but exploring those themes in very different ways. The variety is great, the characterization is spot-on, the emotional involvement with these characters is very high, and you may stumble over a spot here or there that needs editing but it’s not enough to distract from the enjoyment of these ten brilliant tales.
Get this book if you can, and if you can’t, ask Katie to re-publish it here!
First thing is: I am not typing that title out over and over again. We’ll be calling it Altar/Zombies from here on out.
Second: this book is currently out of print. Katie self-published it a few years back, before starting Evil Girlfriend Media. The copy I bought from her in September 2013 was one of the few remaining in her possession. If, after reading this review, you wish to join the growing chorus of those begging her to republish Altar/Zombies, please feel free to send a message on her site. You can still get copies on Amazon, but be prepared to pay a bunch.
Third: this book is a little rough. I was warned before I read it that it was self-edited, and Katie makes no claims at all to being an editor. Definitely could use a little more polish before the repub. . .hopefully Katie can find an editor that works cheap (hint, hint).
Okay. All that said, let’s get on to the review!
He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies is brilliant.
Seriously.
I’m not even a zombie fan, and I loved the hell out of this book. Reading this book, I started to understand that good zombies stories, really good zombie stories, are about the survivors, not the zombies. Katie clearly already knew that, and painted ten pictures of normal, flawed (some deeply so) human beings struggling with the sudden reality of dead people not staying dead. It’s about the discovery of a new world through abrupt change (more on that later). Whereas The Walking Dead is mostly about Rick Grimes trying to do right by his troupe of survivors and bring some order to the new lawless world, these stories are about people who are just people – not exemplars of a higher ideal, not moral compasses for other survivors, not even shining examples of the heroism everyone should aspire to – just real, average people shoved into extraordinary circumstances. Those are the stories Katie is telling here, and they are simply brilliant. Brilliantly written, very well characterized, deeply flawed, people – those people always make for more interesting stories than archetypes and pure heroes, and Katie does a fantastic job with them here.
Enough raving – though I could go on for quite some time – let’s get to the stories.
1. Puberty – This is the second time I’ve read a version this story. An elongated version was written for the writing group that Katie and I used to be part of; that was the first version I read. Gotta say it – sorry, Katie – I like this version much, much better. Shorter and more to the point, this version, just as it is, could and should be the first chapter of a novel-length story. It’s a great coming-of-age story, the feeling of transformation is very well portrayed, and the story is just so, so good this way! It’s such a sudden, abrupt transition from day-to-day boring life into this strange new world – the suddenness makes it so good and really pulled me along with the heroine into her new, unwanted life. So much better this way!
2. Daddy’s Girl – Another story that could be part of a larger one, “Daddy’s Girl” is an interesting look at life inside a military family with an overbearing patriarch. He’s mostly like Bill Cosby, but that he records all the family’s conversations is a disturbing detail – it’s like if Cliff Huxtable worked for the NSA. But it’s not about him, it’s about his daughter, and how she uses the lessons he taught her, from a prom gone awry to the wonderful twist at the end.
3. The Language of Survival – If you ever want to read a story that will dissuade you from being a professional pedicurist, this is it. Oh my God, other people’s feet. Ick. That part of the story is pretty grody, but enjoyably so! There are a lot of moving parts in this story, from Amy’s relationship with her vapid sister April and domineering Auntie Xian to the pale creepy guy that’s there for a surprise meeting, and then the zombie problems start – all of these elements are expertly juggled in the story, which is why I love it! And it manages to be funny in the middle of all that, too! This story continues the theme from the other stories of a new world being discovered, but Amy is the one who uses the opportunity to break free of her old life and be someone new – a very satisfying ending to a very good story.
4. He Left Her at the Altar, She Left Him to the Zombies – Well, the title kinda gave the plot of that one away, didn’t it? But it’s still well worth reading! Especially for the protagonist Maddie, who is, point-blank, a terrible, terrible person! “Bridezilla” is one of the many words that could be used to describe her, and one of the few I can say on this page. She’s a selfish, spoiled, self-absorbed, ruthless, unholy terror of a woman – and that, as I began to realize with dawning horror, makes her extremely well-suited to survive a zombie apocalypse. In the movies, that type of person never makes it to the end, but in reality, they would not only survive but possibly prosper, because they’d do whatever it takes to insure their own survival. A funny, but brutal lesson to learn. Well taught, though!
5. Marriage – This was my least-favourite in the book, actually. I felt the marriage problems were smoothed over too quickly, and, if the story had continued, would only return in greater strength later. But at least I cared enough about the characters to think that much about them, as those who know me know that I don’t often do with real people. It’s still a well-written look at an atypical marriage, with a breadwinner wife and lay-about husband, but ugh. That guy.
6. The House and Kid – While the last story looked at an un-traditional marriage, this story looks at a painfully traditional marriage, and works all the better for being a counterpoint to the previous story. Looking back, I realized that this is the first story in the collection of a smooth, orderly life, falling suddenly into chaos; a point wonderfully illustrated by the zombie PTA that shows up – and I am not kidding about that. At its heart, this is a story about all the little things we fuss over every day, and the knowledge, brought by horror, of what it is that really matters.
7. The Pet – In my notes, I called “The Pet” a “quietly, and therefore gloriously, disturbing story”. Like the title story, the female protagonist in this one is not a good person; Mariah Braxton (I just got that name, haha) is also selfish and self-centered. The difference is that Mariah rationalizes away her guilt over the terrible things she does, unlike Maddie, who just never felt guilt. So there’s a little more hope for Mariah. In the end, though, Mariah reveals herself to only have wanted the same things we all want, which makes her a little less horrifying than Maddie was, but still every bit as ruthless. Something else I liked about this story: it’s told from Mariah’s perspective, and Katie does a great job of making the reader sympathize with a terrible person. Maybe you won’t want to, but you will, and you’ll like it in the end.
8. Your Cheatin’ Heart – This story takes place in Mississippi, which reminds me: What are you trying to say here about my home state, Katie? I don’t want to give too much of this story away, but it’s my favourite of the collection and it shows that Katie has a completely-correct-yet-completely-depressing grasp of human nature. This is EXACTLY what would happen in a zombie Apocalypse, if enough of humanity survived. It’s hilarious and it explores an avenue of depressingly-realistic human reaction to the zombies that I’d never seen done before. The good news here is that this story is reprinted in the recent collection Roms, Bombs, & Zoms, published by Evil Girlfriend Media. This story alone is worth the price of that book!
9. The Plan – “The Plan” is more a traditional ghost story than it is a zombie story, but still a good one that earns its place in this collection. The failed “raise the dead” ritual was a nice, humorous touch. This is the most character-driven story; it does read a little dry early on but picks up quickly enough to prevent you from losing interest. It also maintains the theme of the risen dead making a new world, a new life, possible, and does so in a way that’s perhaps more traditional than the other stories in this book, but isn’t out of place with its motifs. It’s about where you came from, where you’re going, and what the people that didn’t get there have to say about it.
10. The Cure – Up front: this story is heartbreaking. It’s so sad. It’s gonna grab your heartstrings from the beginning and not let go. But it’s so well-crafted and the characters so well-developed that you have to read it. Olivia Jayce makes a compelling protagonist, and her love Dani is a very tragic figure in the story, and her struggles with her illness gave me a new respect for those who care for the disabled. Olivia makes a deal with Umbrella Corp a shady pharmaceutical company to save her love, and the results. . .well, just read it. It’s a very sad, very evocative story. I know that may scare some of you away, but I like it when a writer makes me care enough to feel what they want me to feel. I like emotionally evocative writing, and this is a shining example of that particular bit of word-crafting. Also, it wouldn’t be out of place as backstory in a Resident Evil game; in fact, it reminds me of the very sad back-story shown in the credits of Resident Evil 4, about how the poor villagers just wanted medical treatment and were instead infected with. . .okay, I’m digressing. Just read the damn story (and play Resident Evil 4; it was the last one before Capcom thought co-op or AI players were a good idea).
In fact, read all of the stories. They’re all wonderful in their ways, all working along the same themes but exploring those themes in very different ways. The variety is great, the characterization is spot-on, the emotional involvement with these characters is very high, and you may stumble over a spot here or there that needs editing but it’s not enough to distract from the enjoyment of these ten brilliant tales.
Get this book if you can, and if you can’t, ask Katie to re-publish it here!
May 10, 2015
Great read.
Really great story. Loved the characters.
Fantastic Story. Could not put it down.
Really great story. Loved the characters.
Fantastic Story. Could not put it down.
March 6, 2018
Read every word 😊
Loved every word of this author and looking forward to reading more and can't wait to read Maxine don't care if it's a child's book lol x
Loved every word of this author and looking forward to reading more and can't wait to read Maxine don't care if it's a child's book lol x
February 14, 2021
Nice short stories
Not your usual zombie stories, now it began, or bombs going off, or grizzle chowing down. Glad u read this book
Not your usual zombie stories, now it began, or bombs going off, or grizzle chowing down. Glad u read this book
July 9, 2020
This was an okay collection. The biggest downfall was that it felt like there were a lot of stories about the start of the zombie apocalypse. Which meant a lot of going through the every day with the main characters of the story which can be boring......
Yes, most zombie novels start there, but then they move into action. Which is why I like zombie books. I don't care if this lady was a bridezilla about getting everything the way she wanted for her wedding, I don't care about fishing trips....Or correction I care if it gives me background about a character I'm gonna be spending a lot of time with. But it feels wasteful to spend so much time on the mundane in a short zombie story.
I was pretty intrigued about the Maxine excerpt that was included in this. Unfortunately, it was already suppose to be published and it doesn't look like it has been. At least it wasn't on the kindle store where I could find it.
Its always fun to get a mix of decent human beings and horrible human beings in a zombie story and this book gave you both. So, a plus there.
Yes, most zombie novels start there, but then they move into action. Which is why I like zombie books. I don't care if this lady was a bridezilla about getting everything the way she wanted for her wedding, I don't care about fishing trips....Or correction I care if it gives me background about a character I'm gonna be spending a lot of time with. But it feels wasteful to spend so much time on the mundane in a short zombie story.
I was pretty intrigued about the Maxine excerpt that was included in this. Unfortunately, it was already suppose to be published and it doesn't look like it has been. At least it wasn't on the kindle store where I could find it.
Its always fun to get a mix of decent human beings and horrible human beings in a zombie story and this book gave you both. So, a plus there.
May 25, 2015
I picked up Cord’s anthology at Crypticon.
All of the short stories focus upon women and relationships in the zombie apocalypse. Like in many anthologies, some were more to my taste than others. The title story was humorous; but most of the others were just dark, horror.
My favorites were: Retirement Bites and Your Cheatin’ Heart. The reason is that both deal with older characters and the regrets of wasted lives which in my opinion is something missing in most horror.
One of the best decisions about this anthology is the book is laid out in chronological order. Since some of the characters survive or intertwine with other stories, we see them in the beginning of the apocalypse and later.
All of the short stories focus upon women and relationships in the zombie apocalypse. Like in many anthologies, some were more to my taste than others. The title story was humorous; but most of the others were just dark, horror.
My favorites were: Retirement Bites and Your Cheatin’ Heart. The reason is that both deal with older characters and the regrets of wasted lives which in my opinion is something missing in most horror.
One of the best decisions about this anthology is the book is laid out in chronological order. Since some of the characters survive or intertwine with other stories, we see them in the beginning of the apocalypse and later.
October 7, 2012
I picked this book up at a zombie event. Usually I read full length novels (not short stories) but Katie's stories pulled me in. Each story is unique and gives the reader a look at how the zombie plague might come into someone's life and change it forever. I was most impressed by Katie's ability to alter her writing style to fit the voice of each character. As a writer myself I know how difficult that is to do.
My only complaint is that I finished reading the collection too quickly! As I turned the last page I found myself wishing for just one more story, one more delicious take on the zombie genre.
Keep writing, Katie!
My only complaint is that I finished reading the collection too quickly! As I turned the last page I found myself wishing for just one more story, one more delicious take on the zombie genre.
Keep writing, Katie!
March 28, 2015
Let me start by saying that a collection of short stories is not my favorite type of reading. For the most part, I actively avoid this type of book. So, take that into account as you read this review.
There were some decent stories here and some, at 2.5 pages, were so short that I couldn't even count them as stories. All in all not a bad read.
There were some decent stories here and some, at 2.5 pages, were so short that I couldn't even count them as stories. All in all not a bad read.
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