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The Caldecott Chronicles #1
The Caldecott Chronicles: Excerpt No.1
A unique, chilling and often hilarious zombie short story adventure set in Victorian England.
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Caldecott Estate, the ancestral home of the 32nd Earl of Rothshire, is besieged. The undead are traipsing and crawling across overgrown lawns, intent on ripping the very flesh from the Earl’s body.
But many of them will not make it that far as the 32nd Earl has two things in their A prised Purdey shotgun and an accomplice named, Saffy. Saffy is a young and simple girl from the local village. She is quick of foot at setting traps, and dispatching the undead to the afterlife. She is endlessly coming up with cunning and disturbing methods to rid the estate of disease.
The bizarre and gruesome details are narrated in a journal by a very Aristocratic British gent. Get a first hand look on how the Victorian upper class deal with stumbling trespassers and see how one draws inspiration from a teenage girl born to kill.
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Caldecott Estate, the ancestral home of the 32nd Earl of Rothshire, is besieged. The undead are traipsing and crawling across overgrown lawns, intent on ripping the very flesh from the Earl’s body.
But many of them will not make it that far as the 32nd Earl has two things in their A prised Purdey shotgun and an accomplice named, Saffy. Saffy is a young and simple girl from the local village. She is quick of foot at setting traps, and dispatching the undead to the afterlife. She is endlessly coming up with cunning and disturbing methods to rid the estate of disease.
The bizarre and gruesome details are narrated in a journal by a very Aristocratic British gent. Get a first hand look on how the Victorian upper class deal with stumbling trespassers and see how one draws inspiration from a teenage girl born to kill.
120 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2011
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September 3, 2016
-Enfrentar zombis al estilo victoriano.-
Género. Relato.
Lo que nos cuenta. En la primavera de 1899, llegaron a los oídos de la población británica ciertos incidentes inquietantes que parecían indicar que sucesos aparentemente imposibles estaban sucediendo en Inglaterra, de forma que el propio gobierno y la monarquía se interesaron por la situación. Esta es la primera vez, gracias a la tataranieta de uno de los protagonistas de los eventos, que se publican los diarios del entonces dueño de la mansión Caldecott que narran los sucesos acaecidos hace más de 100 años. Primer volumen de la saga The Caldecott Chronicles.
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Género. Relato.
Lo que nos cuenta. En la primavera de 1899, llegaron a los oídos de la población británica ciertos incidentes inquietantes que parecían indicar que sucesos aparentemente imposibles estaban sucediendo en Inglaterra, de forma que el propio gobierno y la monarquía se interesaron por la situación. Esta es la primera vez, gracias a la tataranieta de uno de los protagonistas de los eventos, que se publican los diarios del entonces dueño de la mansión Caldecott que narran los sucesos acaecidos hace más de 100 años. Primer volumen de la saga The Caldecott Chronicles.
¿Quiere saber más de este libro, sin spoilers? Visite:
http://librosdeolethros.blogspot.com/...
December 31, 2011
This short story of battling zombies in Victorian England is addicting to say the least. The Earl of Rothshire records his actions, describing in detail his ongoing battle with the invading undead in the English countryside. R.G. Bullett's humorous tone and exquisite description has you both cringing and laughing at the vividly grotesque scenes he creates. Zombie enthusiasts will be very pleased. :)
At first the story was a bit confusing because there was little as far as set-up and real placement of the setting, but as the story continued it quickly became addicting. The description and fast pace diction made it incredibly enjoyable. Often times zombie novels can feel repetitive and quickly boring as the characters face yet again another encounter with the undead and must behead the beats; however, R. G. Bullet's playful and never ceasing creativity finds new and humorous ways to keep the reader engaged and craving more. It never became boring or dry.
Be forewarned... about the moment you get super into this short story and are completely engrossed in it, you will find it ending. It you buy the electronic copy, save yourself some time and buy the first two at once. It is in a series that has the second out and the third on the way; so of course the author has me hooked and I have yet again found myself in a growing series impatiently waiting another release.
Although the kindle version was a steal, I encourage you to think about buying the paper-back. The covers of the three are attractive and even the kindle images were good. Had I known how good they were going to be, I would have gone the actual book route and kept them in the classroom to entice reluctant readers. That being said, I think even people who are not into zombie fiction would find this enjoyable.
On to The Caldecott Chronicles Excerpt No. 2...
January 16, 2012
For such a slight book, The Caldecott Chronicles certainly did not mess around. There wasn't a shortage of vivid gore, characteristic of the horrors of the day and age when zombies rule Victorian England. The premise of this short story is quite unique; a lost journal of the Earl of Rothshire depicting the nightmare that they lived through during those days. The tales were gaudy and hellish, complete with garish drawings. But it also told of tale of survival and a kindred kinship between the Earl and a teenage girl who had a penchant and talent for creatively killing the undead.
Stories told in journal entries form tend to be on the narrative side and consequently, wearisome. The absence of the dialogues contribute to the monotony of reading a long-winded story. Thankfully, The Caldecott Chronicles did not suffer the same fate. I finished this book in one sitting. Humour, gore and fast-paced action all played a part in keeping my steadfast attention. There was something about the Earl and Saffy's friendship that offered hope amidst the bloodbath and death that surrounded them. In short, this little book didn't lack the human element in a world where it would be easier to give up on humanity.
I'm a lover of all things zombies, so reading this wasn't a hardship. This short story did not lack for anything. It's compact, yes, but complete in its own way. I'm very interested in reading the next book of this short series.
All in all, Caldecott Chronicles is a faultless account of human survival, peppered with hope and humour that will get you through the pages of rudimentary gore.
Stories told in journal entries form tend to be on the narrative side and consequently, wearisome. The absence of the dialogues contribute to the monotony of reading a long-winded story. Thankfully, The Caldecott Chronicles did not suffer the same fate. I finished this book in one sitting. Humour, gore and fast-paced action all played a part in keeping my steadfast attention. There was something about the Earl and Saffy's friendship that offered hope amidst the bloodbath and death that surrounded them. In short, this little book didn't lack the human element in a world where it would be easier to give up on humanity.
I'm a lover of all things zombies, so reading this wasn't a hardship. This short story did not lack for anything. It's compact, yes, but complete in its own way. I'm very interested in reading the next book of this short series.
All in all, Caldecott Chronicles is a faultless account of human survival, peppered with hope and humour that will get you through the pages of rudimentary gore.
December 15, 2011
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The Caldecott Chronicles, Issue #1 is the perfect horror novel for any zombie officianado out there. It's great start to a wonderfully grotesque world of zombies featured in an English estate. The illustrations are a great accompaniment to the horror story being told, which was very well developed and equal parts interesting and hilarious. It's quite the unique take on zombies in general, that I think any fan of horror fiction and zombies would enjoy it. I'm not usually the biggest zombie fan out there, but I actually found myself really enjoying this novel. The character's are interesting and colorful, the historical accuracy was a plus, and the imagery brought to life through wonderful prose was amazing.
The character's in this short novel, are wonderfully written and definitely memorable. Saffy, who is a plucky village girl, who later becomes Rothchild's better half in a sense, is not only extremely likeable but also strong and full of attitude and courage befitting her. Together, these two, make such a wonderful pair of hero and herione. It is incredibly fun how a bit on the odd side of things, these two fall, but how extremely well they work when paired together. Their chemistry just has this crackle and simmer feel to it, that leaves the reader wanting to follow along with them even more.
As much as I would have particularly preferred a bit more dialouge and intereaction between the character's, I cannot deny that the world R.G. Bullet has created was about as crazy and hysterically fun as the Simmons twins were. I would have also liked to have a bit more background brought to light on the zombie infestation as to the why's it finds itself residing at Caldecott. Yet, I feel as if these are questions that R.G. Bulter left us to ponder for ourselves, until the next installment which is The Caldecott Chronicles: Issue #2. In any case, I am definitely looking forward to discovering the rest of what the story has left to uncover.
The Caldecott Chronicles is a fast paced, action packed story told in a small package with promises of more to come. I was impressed with how well the illustration accompaniments were spaced out, because I originally thought I would be reading a complete graphic novel from the looks of it. It goes to show you, that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys horror fiction, particularly zombies, as it's such a fun read.
The character's in this short novel, are wonderfully written and definitely memorable. Saffy, who is a plucky village girl, who later becomes Rothchild's better half in a sense, is not only extremely likeable but also strong and full of attitude and courage befitting her. Together, these two, make such a wonderful pair of hero and herione. It is incredibly fun how a bit on the odd side of things, these two fall, but how extremely well they work when paired together. Their chemistry just has this crackle and simmer feel to it, that leaves the reader wanting to follow along with them even more.
As much as I would have particularly preferred a bit more dialouge and intereaction between the character's, I cannot deny that the world R.G. Bullet has created was about as crazy and hysterically fun as the Simmons twins were. I would have also liked to have a bit more background brought to light on the zombie infestation as to the why's it finds itself residing at Caldecott. Yet, I feel as if these are questions that R.G. Bulter left us to ponder for ourselves, until the next installment which is The Caldecott Chronicles: Issue #2. In any case, I am definitely looking forward to discovering the rest of what the story has left to uncover.
The Caldecott Chronicles is a fast paced, action packed story told in a small package with promises of more to come. I was impressed with how well the illustration accompaniments were spaced out, because I originally thought I would be reading a complete graphic novel from the looks of it. It goes to show you, that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys horror fiction, particularly zombies, as it's such a fun read.
December 19, 2011
I received this copy of The Caldecott Chronicles: Excerpt No. 1 by R.G. Bullet in exchange for an honest review. And I've got to tell you... honestly? I loved it.
It's a short story so it was a quick read but it was wicked fun and funny throughout the entire book. Aldersley Radclyffe (32nd Earl of Rothshire) is in a gruesome situation but still manages to keep his wits and sarcastic humour about him, and it was just fantastic to read through his letters to his son.
He takes us on his journey to find ammunition after his drunken and lame brother wastes it all shooting through the roof and on the way we get to see him... dispatch... of the "obstacles" he comes across with all the grace and dignity that he can muster. He even finds a few surprises while he's out. One that turns out to be a blessing in disguise.
The story is set just before the turn of the 20th century so the language is a tad bit more sophisticated but it flows well just makes it that much more interesting to read.
Not once is the word ZOMBIE mentioned in the book, but boy are they everywhere. The illustrations give us a peek at just how gross and mangled some of them are. I will say, I wish there'd been more illustrations, but I think that's the only issue that I had with the whole thing.
Definitely pick this up if you're looking for something fun to read. It's quick and it'll make you laugh the entire time. Of course there are some parts that'll have you worried, but would it be a good book about zombies if there weren't some nailbiting parts?
Probably, but they make it that much better!
It's a short story so it was a quick read but it was wicked fun and funny throughout the entire book. Aldersley Radclyffe (32nd Earl of Rothshire) is in a gruesome situation but still manages to keep his wits and sarcastic humour about him, and it was just fantastic to read through his letters to his son.
He takes us on his journey to find ammunition after his drunken and lame brother wastes it all shooting through the roof and on the way we get to see him... dispatch... of the "obstacles" he comes across with all the grace and dignity that he can muster. He even finds a few surprises while he's out. One that turns out to be a blessing in disguise.
The story is set just before the turn of the 20th century so the language is a tad bit more sophisticated but it flows well just makes it that much more interesting to read.
Not once is the word ZOMBIE mentioned in the book, but boy are they everywhere. The illustrations give us a peek at just how gross and mangled some of them are. I will say, I wish there'd been more illustrations, but I think that's the only issue that I had with the whole thing.
Definitely pick this up if you're looking for something fun to read. It's quick and it'll make you laugh the entire time. Of course there are some parts that'll have you worried, but would it be a good book about zombies if there weren't some nailbiting parts?
Probably, but they make it that much better!
January 18, 2012
May have slight spoilers.
In this first 'excerpt' of the authors Caldecott Chronicles we are introduced to our main character, the earl by reading his journal entries from April 4th 1896 - May 9th 1896 in which he recounts how the undead came to the Caldecott Manor to his son, in Oxford.
I have to admit that this is the first novella that I have read in which the undead are a main part of the plot for more than one novel/novella.
That being said I was very interested to see what the author had created and found that overall I liked it.
Besides our main character the earl we also meet Saffy. A quick learning young woman from the village that takes to killing the undead easily and has a very odd sense of humor--but then again I suppose the earl did as well. And in their situation I guess you would have to take your laughs when you could.
Altogether I liked it as a start to the chronicles and look forward to picking up the next and seeing how things play out for the earl and Saffy.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good and quick zombie read.
*I received an Ebook copy of this book for free to review from the author.
In this first 'excerpt' of the authors Caldecott Chronicles we are introduced to our main character, the earl by reading his journal entries from April 4th 1896 - May 9th 1896 in which he recounts how the undead came to the Caldecott Manor to his son, in Oxford.
I have to admit that this is the first novella that I have read in which the undead are a main part of the plot for more than one novel/novella.
That being said I was very interested to see what the author had created and found that overall I liked it.
Besides our main character the earl we also meet Saffy. A quick learning young woman from the village that takes to killing the undead easily and has a very odd sense of humor--but then again I suppose the earl did as well. And in their situation I guess you would have to take your laughs when you could.
Altogether I liked it as a start to the chronicles and look forward to picking up the next and seeing how things play out for the earl and Saffy.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good and quick zombie read.
*I received an Ebook copy of this book for free to review from the author.
May 14, 2012
Yeah I get to be the first one to review this series! How Exciting!! Sweet succulent brains, that is what the undead are looking for in The Caldecott Chronicles. This is a solid first installment to what appears will be a great zombie series. I can't wait to read the next 2 installments. See my full review here
March 13, 2018
I will be the first to admit that zombies, the undead, or whatever else you want to call them, are not my thing. What I’ve tried to do lately, however, is explore genres that I don’t usally wander into. I am so glad I did because I discovered when handled right, I don’t mind books about zombies. The Caldecott Chronicles by R.G. Bullet is gruesome in spots, but it is so darn hillarious that you don’t care. The 32nd Earl is a great character, busy protecting his home from the likes of which he wishes he never saw. He’s also the narrator of this story, though he’s writing a letter, which the Introduction to the book explains is being reprinted in The Windsor Times with the Earl’s permission.
Saffy is both unusual and funny. She comes up with the most interesting ways to get rid of the “beef squad.” I look forward to learning more about her and catching her continuing antics in the next book.
The Caldecott Chronicles by R.G. Bullet is a superb read for young adults. Definitely lots of action to keep the readers turning the pages.
Saffy is both unusual and funny. She comes up with the most interesting ways to get rid of the “beef squad.” I look forward to learning more about her and catching her continuing antics in the next book.
The Caldecott Chronicles by R.G. Bullet is a superb read for young adults. Definitely lots of action to keep the readers turning the pages.
February 3, 2012
I found this book while scanning the depths of Amazon for something to read on a two hour train journey to London. As I had just finished two novels I wanted something a little different and decided to go for a short story. With my already stated love of a good zombie story I thought one set in Victorian England would make for an interesting change. The fact that it's a comedy also appealed to me. Now add to that the price of £0.77 and you have a winner. I just hoped that it wouldn't disappoint. So did it live up to what I hoped it would be?....
No... It far outstripped my meagre expectation. This book is a gem, a great blend of humour, adventure and brain eating peasants. When I downloaded this story I thought I would just have a quick glance at the first few pages, just to get a taste of what the book would be like. That was a mistake. I couldn't put it down. So much for keeping it for my train journey.
The story is told in the form of a journal written by Aldersley Radclyffe the 32nd Earl of Rothshire to his son and details what happens when the estate becomes overrun with the livingly challenged. I had a smile plastered to my face from the first page right up until the end. It was written with middle grade and young adults in mind so don't expect gruesome gore or detailed descriptions of violence. This keeps the book light and a pleasure to read. Why wasn't there books like this when I was a kid?
The book also has a few entertaining illustrations throughout which came over well on my Kindle. This is a pleasure to read and will brighten up your day. I am going to give this book a 5 star rating simply because it does exactly what it sets out to do and does it so well. It looks like I will have to get the next book in this short story series for my train journey. At least I now know that my trip will be of to a great start.
See original review on DarkissReads.com
No... It far outstripped my meagre expectation. This book is a gem, a great blend of humour, adventure and brain eating peasants. When I downloaded this story I thought I would just have a quick glance at the first few pages, just to get a taste of what the book would be like. That was a mistake. I couldn't put it down. So much for keeping it for my train journey.
The story is told in the form of a journal written by Aldersley Radclyffe the 32nd Earl of Rothshire to his son and details what happens when the estate becomes overrun with the livingly challenged. I had a smile plastered to my face from the first page right up until the end. It was written with middle grade and young adults in mind so don't expect gruesome gore or detailed descriptions of violence. This keeps the book light and a pleasure to read. Why wasn't there books like this when I was a kid?
The book also has a few entertaining illustrations throughout which came over well on my Kindle. This is a pleasure to read and will brighten up your day. I am going to give this book a 5 star rating simply because it does exactly what it sets out to do and does it so well. It looks like I will have to get the next book in this short story series for my train journey. At least I now know that my trip will be of to a great start.
See original review on DarkissReads.com
December 24, 2011
First, it would be necessary to mention the unique presentation of this book. Caldecott Chronicles is a novella comprised of several journal entries/letters the protagonist (Radclyffe) wrote to his son detailing the zombie infestation at Caldecott and how they got rid of them. The journal entries also have lots of gruesome images about the zombies. It is the first of a series.
With that said, the Caldecott Chronicles is a short, quick and insanely fun read! And with a short book comes a short review. There are some crazy parts, but there should be, it’s a zombie novel after all! The characteristic element of the book is the humor. You’ll see the dry sarcastic stuff throughout and that’s what’ll make you fall in love with the book and its characters. With all these “stumblers” swarming his house, Radclyffe manages to stay calm and witty and the perfect hero at the same time. The only thing I didn’t like about this novel is I felt like I wasn’t given enough background info. Eh, enough with the trash talk. Back to praise :P The other thing you’ll notice about this book is the writing style. Since it’s supposed to be written in the 20th century, the writing is oldish and very sophiscated, something that reminds you of the classics you read in high school. Well…maybe I shouldn’t have said that. High school English tends to give most people (including me) bad memories. LOL Nevertheless, the tone is awesome here because it’s perfect for the time period.
With that said, the Caldecott Chronicles is a short, quick and insanely fun read! And with a short book comes a short review. There are some crazy parts, but there should be, it’s a zombie novel after all! The characteristic element of the book is the humor. You’ll see the dry sarcastic stuff throughout and that’s what’ll make you fall in love with the book and its characters. With all these “stumblers” swarming his house, Radclyffe manages to stay calm and witty and the perfect hero at the same time. The only thing I didn’t like about this novel is I felt like I wasn’t given enough background info. Eh, enough with the trash talk. Back to praise :P The other thing you’ll notice about this book is the writing style. Since it’s supposed to be written in the 20th century, the writing is oldish and very sophiscated, something that reminds you of the classics you read in high school. Well…maybe I shouldn’t have said that. High school English tends to give most people (including me) bad memories. LOL Nevertheless, the tone is awesome here because it’s perfect for the time period.
November 10, 2011
I received a copy of The Caldecott Chronicles No.1 directly from the author and I must say that I quite thoroughly enjoyed the read. I was originally expecting to find the entire novel to be illustrated, so I'll admit that I had a few reservations at first. However, I was very pleased to discover that the author only placed three illustrations throughout the novel and focused his attention on the story line. As for the characters, I absolutely loved how nonchalant they were regarding their little Zombie predicament. Although, I feel like I have to state that I got a hint of romance between the main characters towards the end, but I'm not really sure whether that was intentional or if I was simply reading between the lines.
I would categorize this book as young adult. The illustrations make it feel a little childish for adult readers looking for a quick Zombie read. Though, that doesn't suggest that an older audience wouldn't enjoy reading this book. If you're looking for a short, humorous zombie read then I highly recommend The Caldecott Chronicles No.1.
I would categorize this book as young adult. The illustrations make it feel a little childish for adult readers looking for a quick Zombie read. Though, that doesn't suggest that an older audience wouldn't enjoy reading this book. If you're looking for a short, humorous zombie read then I highly recommend The Caldecott Chronicles No.1.
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December 2, 2013I very much like the Freemium approach to authorship. It allows you to read a hearty sample of an author's work and to proceed with the rest if you're willing to pay.
For myself, I won't be sallying forth. Not because this is a bad book, but because I'm just not in the mood at the moment.
The CALDECOTT CHRONICLES is set in Victorian England. The main character is an Earl who finds himself in the middle of a zombie outbreak. And the format is a journal he is writing for his son... just in case.
The books approach to zombies is certainly different since it tinged with anachronisms of the past. And the 'journal' approach allows the author to not have to deal with nitty-gritty details. This latter makes the book a light, fluffy, and fun read if that's what you are in the mood for.
If you're looking for something to tug at your soul, you'll have to look elsewhere. I-myself found the story (as far as the extended excerpt went) was interesting, but lacking in character development. The Earl finds a village girl, Saffy, for example, and I would have liked to have known more about her. Or the Earl for that matter. But the journal format didn't allow for any introspection or detail.
Worth a read if you are tired of the usual Zombie Fair. CALDECOTT CHRONICLES is fun and well done for what it is.
For myself, I won't be sallying forth. Not because this is a bad book, but because I'm just not in the mood at the moment.
The CALDECOTT CHRONICLES is set in Victorian England. The main character is an Earl who finds himself in the middle of a zombie outbreak. And the format is a journal he is writing for his son... just in case.
The books approach to zombies is certainly different since it tinged with anachronisms of the past. And the 'journal' approach allows the author to not have to deal with nitty-gritty details. This latter makes the book a light, fluffy, and fun read if that's what you are in the mood for.
If you're looking for something to tug at your soul, you'll have to look elsewhere. I-myself found the story (as far as the extended excerpt went) was interesting, but lacking in character development. The Earl finds a village girl, Saffy, for example, and I would have liked to have known more about her. Or the Earl for that matter. But the journal format didn't allow for any introspection or detail.
Worth a read if you are tired of the usual Zombie Fair. CALDECOTT CHRONICLES is fun and well done for what it is.
December 28, 2011
When I was asked to review this book I accepted but I didn’t know if I was going to enjoy it. But I actually did. It was about an old city I guess and a disease that turns you into a zombie is going around and only a few people have survived. The whole book is a mans journal to his son about how he’s surviving when everybody else is basically zombies.
In the story he meets this little girl Saffy who has also survived this disease even though her whole family hadn’t. At first he see’s a wound on her arm and he thinks it’s a bite from a zombie but it’s really from a nail. She tells him this but he doesn’t believe her and he leaves her. He ends up coming back though which makes me happy because who would leave a little girl alone in a city that’s basically filled with zombies.
The two basically become like father and daughter. They look out for each other. They both come up with a plan to bring the zombies to them so they can kill them but not to close to were they get bitten. They protect each other when sick, even though there’s a chance that they’re sick because there becoming a zombie. It’s a crazy but sweet story and I’m glad I chose to read it. I’m excited for the next parts to the story to come out so I can see how the two of them are doing.
In the story he meets this little girl Saffy who has also survived this disease even though her whole family hadn’t. At first he see’s a wound on her arm and he thinks it’s a bite from a zombie but it’s really from a nail. She tells him this but he doesn’t believe her and he leaves her. He ends up coming back though which makes me happy because who would leave a little girl alone in a city that’s basically filled with zombies.
The two basically become like father and daughter. They look out for each other. They both come up with a plan to bring the zombies to them so they can kill them but not to close to were they get bitten. They protect each other when sick, even though there’s a chance that they’re sick because there becoming a zombie. It’s a crazy but sweet story and I’m glad I chose to read it. I’m excited for the next parts to the story to come out so I can see how the two of them are doing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 2, 2012
~~Note: The book never uses the word zombie, but it is pretty much a zombie apocalypse so I shall use the word zombie while describing the monsters in the book. ~~
The Caldecott Chronicles: Excerpt No. 1 is a great zombie short story. I liked how the main character, the Earl, didn't do obviously stupid things for the most part during the zombie apocalypse. The only stupid thing he did was keeping Charles alive, which kind of annoyed me. It annoyed me because the Earl was being overly cautious about everything else, but he wouldn't kill Charles just because he is the Earl's brother. My favorite character was Saffy. I liked her take charge attitude. She might have been young, but she definitely wasn't helpless, like a lot of younger characters are. I thought the plot flowed nicely. I liked how the time period was set in the 1800s. I haven't read a lot of zombie novels where the era is in the past. There were only a couple of things that I wish were described better. I was hoping to find out how the zombie apocalypse started, but that might be revealed in a future excerpt. I will definitely be reading the second excerpt in the series to find out what happens on the way to find the Earl's son. I recommend this for fans of zombie novels that want something original.
The Caldecott Chronicles: Excerpt No. 1 is a great zombie short story. I liked how the main character, the Earl, didn't do obviously stupid things for the most part during the zombie apocalypse. The only stupid thing he did was keeping Charles alive, which kind of annoyed me. It annoyed me because the Earl was being overly cautious about everything else, but he wouldn't kill Charles just because he is the Earl's brother. My favorite character was Saffy. I liked her take charge attitude. She might have been young, but she definitely wasn't helpless, like a lot of younger characters are. I thought the plot flowed nicely. I liked how the time period was set in the 1800s. I haven't read a lot of zombie novels where the era is in the past. There were only a couple of things that I wish were described better. I was hoping to find out how the zombie apocalypse started, but that might be revealed in a future excerpt. I will definitely be reading the second excerpt in the series to find out what happens on the way to find the Earl's son. I recommend this for fans of zombie novels that want something original.
May 15, 2012
Well, what can I say; I really enjoyed this little story. I can’t say that I have read many zombie books and stories, but I can say that this one has encouraged me to read more as it’s an exciting genre and I really liked the sense of urgency that made me turning the pages.
You really feel that you are inside the protagonist’s head, and that there could be a zombie just around the corner from them, so you want everything to work out okay for them.
I liked the relationship/friendship between the Earl and Saffy. At first, it was quite comical to read as he’s an upperclass earl, and she is just a regular, young girl caught up in all the danger and action. I felt that having Saffy as a character lightened up the story, and I look forward to reading more about her in the sequel.
I also enjoyed reading about the little cat that the Earl finds in one of the zombie-infested houses. I found it really interesting and sweet how a cat could survive the zombies and I really hope that he/she survives whatever is to come as I do like cats (I have one as a pet).
Link to the review on my blog - http://lucesbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012...
You really feel that you are inside the protagonist’s head, and that there could be a zombie just around the corner from them, so you want everything to work out okay for them.
I liked the relationship/friendship between the Earl and Saffy. At first, it was quite comical to read as he’s an upperclass earl, and she is just a regular, young girl caught up in all the danger and action. I felt that having Saffy as a character lightened up the story, and I look forward to reading more about her in the sequel.
I also enjoyed reading about the little cat that the Earl finds in one of the zombie-infested houses. I found it really interesting and sweet how a cat could survive the zombies and I really hope that he/she survives whatever is to come as I do like cats (I have one as a pet).
Link to the review on my blog - http://lucesbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012...
November 27, 2014
I was looking for a goofy steampunk novella to read in bed and came across The Caldecott Chronicles: Excerpt No. 1. Seeing as it was a free novella on the Kindle store, I wasn't at all surprised that the final page was an invitation to buy the rest of the series. The cliffhanger ending did still annoy me, though. Luckily, the rest of this book holds up well enough that it is still a very enjoyable read. The Victorian gentleman's journal style is well-executed, as are both the light steampunk trappings and the delicately discussed zombie gore. It's silly, and probably a bit too cutesy, both in terms of style and the fact that a teenage girl and a kitten are among the sidekicks here. Still, it's fun to read, and is so committed to its style that the whole thing is easy to admire. It was a much better impulse read than I'd expected to find.
July 9, 2012
THE CALDECOTT CHRONICLES 1 IS A BOOK ABOUT A BRITISH ARISTOCRAT TRYING TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE ATTACK IN THE REAL LATE 1800S. THE MAIN CHARACTER "THIRTY TWO" (AS WE HAVE COME TO KNOW HIM) WAS IN THE MILITARY AND HE USES HIS STRATEGIC SKILLS TO OUTSMART THE UNDEAD. HE IS WRITING ALL THAT HE ENCOUNTERS IN THE FORM OF JOURNAL ENTRIES TO HIS SON ALBERT.
THIS SHORT STORY WAS AN EXCELLENT READ. THE CHARACTERS WERE HILARIOUS AND I COULDNT HELP BUT LOVE EM!!! I ESPECIALLY LOVED SAFFY. SHE WAS SO SPUNKY! AND I LOVED HOW SHE SWOOPED IN AND HELPED TAKE CARE OF CALDECOTT AND THIRTY TWO.
PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A ZOMBIE STORY BUT NOT IN THE TRADITIONAL WAY, AND READ THIS BOOK!
THIS SHORT STORY WAS AN EXCELLENT READ. THE CHARACTERS WERE HILARIOUS AND I COULDNT HELP BUT LOVE EM!!! I ESPECIALLY LOVED SAFFY. SHE WAS SO SPUNKY! AND I LOVED HOW SHE SWOOPED IN AND HELPED TAKE CARE OF CALDECOTT AND THIRTY TWO.
PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A ZOMBIE STORY BUT NOT IN THE TRADITIONAL WAY, AND READ THIS BOOK!
March 9, 2012
I was contacted by the author to read this installment. The premise sounded okay to me. To be honest I seem to have missed the “zombies are cool” trend. I just don’t understand the appeal. I was a little worried that I would have a hard time with the novella since I’m not so fond of the undead. Turns out I was right. I can understand why some people would like it. R.G. writes in such a way that you cannot help but chuckle throughout the novella. I chuckled a few times but found myself to be a tad bored by the story. It’s simply not my cup of tea. However, don’t let this review dissuade you from picking it up.
January 8, 2012
I really enjoyed the beginning of this series. The author wrote this installment in such a way that you are instantly addicted and continue wanting more! As soon as I have time to read more out of my "want to read" pile, you can guarantee that the rest of this series will be read! I can't wait to see what happens to the Earl of Rothshire and Saffy :)
September 10, 2013
This story does and excellent job of portraying a character who is proactive and who choses to grow into taking responsibility for other
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I look forwards to future instalments.
people. I am still unclear as to why he had b*** tr***available but the rest made sense. I especially enjoyed the decision to make it a historical work.
I look forwards to future instalments.
January 13, 2014
I don't normally read zombie stories but this one was pretty good, I must say. It was funny and the plot was good. I liked it. I wouldn't mind reading more stories in the series if they are all as good as this one.
December 21, 2013
Its a fun zombie steampunk book written in the form of a journal. the story isn't graphic, so it'd be perfect for pre-teen readers as well.
its short, so the characters are still developing but I just might purchase future installments.
its short, so the characters are still developing but I just might purchase future installments.
February 20, 2014
This one is not exactly what I was expecting. Yep, it does have some smatterings of Steampunk, and it's reasonably well done. (SPOILER ALERT)It is the walking dead zombie aspect that I was not prepared to experience. Still, I'm not sorry I read it nor do I feel it was time not well spent either.
January 7, 2012
Rather fun read. Look forward to seeing more by the author.
January 2, 2012
I really Liked this book - Click for the review: Ebook Format.
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January 4, 2012
Great book, loved it, I hope the author writes more books like this.
*Won on GoodReads First Reads*
*Won on GoodReads First Reads*
January 24, 2013
Looking forward to continuing the series.
November 12, 2013
I really enjoyed this story. The characters are interesting and the whole story has a funny little vibe. Nice little zombie story.
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