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Zombie Love
Subterranean Press Short Novel #6
An original zombie short novel by Ray Garton, author of such classics as Live Girls and The New Neighbor.
An original zombie short novel by Ray Garton, author of such classics as Live Girls and The New Neighbor.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2003
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Ray Garton
180 books564 followersRay Garton is the author of several books, including horror novels such as LIVE GIRLS (which has a movie in the works), CRUCIFAX, E4 AUTUMN, and THE FOLKS; thrillers like TRADE SECRETS and SHACKLED; and numerous short stories and novellas. He's also written a number of movie and television tie-ins for young readers. He lives with his wife, Dawn, in California.
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February 12, 2010
This is a good little tale told from the perspective of a grief stricken young teen who tragically lost his girlfriend in an accident. Desperate to get her back at all costs he consults with a local hag who is rumored to be knowledgeable in such things. Instead of getting his soul mate back he's stuck with a rotting corpse who has a ravenous hunger for fresh meat.
It's a page-turner that is both ridiculously funny and painfully sad. The graphic artwork on the back and front cover really fits well with the feel of the book.
It's a page-turner that is both ridiculously funny and painfully sad. The graphic artwork on the back and front cover really fits well with the feel of the book.
October 3, 2023
This is pure silly pulp and I am here for it!
After a traffic accident kills a high school kids girlfriend he will do anything to get her back, including going to the creepy old witch who lives nearby...
Short and sweet, this never outstays its welcome. Definitely going for some gross out moments (necrophilia anyone?) this is definitely FAFO type story. The warnings are there, the consequences heavily hinted at, but when your heart wants something sometimes you just don't care... ...until you realise you have made a giant mistake!
Trashy, silly fun.
After a traffic accident kills a high school kids girlfriend he will do anything to get her back, including going to the creepy old witch who lives nearby...
Short and sweet, this never outstays its welcome. Definitely going for some gross out moments (necrophilia anyone?) this is definitely FAFO type story. The warnings are there, the consequences heavily hinted at, but when your heart wants something sometimes you just don't care... ...until you realise you have made a giant mistake!
Trashy, silly fun.
September 13, 2024
Garton, Ray - Zombie Love
Been buying Ray Garton for years, always hoping he would write his way back to the glory, gory era of Live Girls, Lot Lizards, and The New Neighbor. (Actually, I recently reread New Neighbor - it's rubbish.)
Splatter seems like a long time ago now. The punks have aged.
Zombie Love begins with three teens visiting the creepy old lady on the town outskirts.
The main character’s girlfriend recently died in an auto mishap, and they were hoping - maybe - that the old lady - if she were actually a witch - might be able to - “do something.”
She gives the boyfriend a bottle of goo, tells him to rub it on the corpse, say some words, and whatever happens will be his responsibility.
Hardly original. Basic plot from “Monkey’s Paw” to Deadly Friend.
Of course the girlfriend gets revived. Yet, she remains dead.
Reference the title.
Being teenage males, our lads frequently make stupid assumptions.
The boyfriend hides dead girl in the family poolhouse, goes to his room to sleep, thinking he’ll come up with a plan tomorrow.
Quick read. The book is wickedly funny in the mid section, before yielding to a tired, cliché ridden end.
Been buying Ray Garton for years, always hoping he would write his way back to the glory, gory era of Live Girls, Lot Lizards, and The New Neighbor. (Actually, I recently reread New Neighbor - it's rubbish.)
Splatter seems like a long time ago now. The punks have aged.
Zombie Love begins with three teens visiting the creepy old lady on the town outskirts.
The main character’s girlfriend recently died in an auto mishap, and they were hoping - maybe - that the old lady - if she were actually a witch - might be able to - “do something.”
She gives the boyfriend a bottle of goo, tells him to rub it on the corpse, say some words, and whatever happens will be his responsibility.
Hardly original. Basic plot from “Monkey’s Paw” to Deadly Friend.
Of course the girlfriend gets revived. Yet, she remains dead.
Reference the title.
Being teenage males, our lads frequently make stupid assumptions.
The boyfriend hides dead girl in the family poolhouse, goes to his room to sleep, thinking he’ll come up with a plan tomorrow.
Quick read. The book is wickedly funny in the mid section, before yielding to a tired, cliché ridden end.
January 17, 2017
This is supposed to be a horror novel, but does not come off as one. The premise is silly, and the fact that these kids go along, with no reservations, make this story unbelievable. Add to the fact the kids are high and laughing over scary scenarios, almost makes this a comical book. The best part of the book is the ending chapters which give it a feeling of supernatural and a feeling of horror. Too bad it takes to the end before it gets good. An easy read, but not overly enjoyable. Garton has done better.
December 23, 2014
A really different take on the traditional zombie story. As usual with Ray Garton it has it's nasty moments and it's dark humorous side. Any fan of Garton will love this. Any fan of zombie fiction will do d this an unique twist. Highly recommended.
December 6, 2012
Fantastic as usual. Reanimation with consequences both humorous and horrifying. Garton is a true, consistent master of horror. He's at the top of my list of favorite authors.
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