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Zombie Bedtime Stories #3
Deadlocked
Frank watched his novice partner, Haley, get assaulted by one of her friends while they were on a call. After dropping her off at home to recover, Frank begins to realize that all is not as it should be. He investigates, only to be circumvented and blocked at every turn by authority figures insisting that it’s just the full moon. Convinced by the news that the recent waves of violence are mere riots, Frank goes about his day, only to find that their propaganda is very far removed from reality. Ultimately, Frank finds himself mired in a struggle to save his friends and himself from a bloodthirsty and unfathomable enemy. Approximate length 13400 words, 37 printed pages.
51 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2011
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Thea Isis Gregory
12 books33 followersThea Gregory is a farm girl from English Western Quebec, a total nerd, and she loves science fiction, zombies and physics. Between marathon cooking sessions, her clerktastic day job, and part-time studies, she manages to find time to write.
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February 4, 2012
Deadlocked is the latest in Thea Gregory's series of Zombie Bedtime Stories, collection of short horror stories. I believe this is also the first sequel of sorts in the series (although I could be wrong). Deadlocked follows the events from Locked In. However, don't worry. Both serve as stand alone stories and can be enjoyed separately. Interestingly enough, this book somehow manages to be both bleaker and more uplifting than it's predecessor.
As with the rest of the series, Gregory, continues to give us glimpses into a world rapidly descending into Hell. If there is a God in Ms. Gregory's universe, then he has turned a blind eye on his creations. However, that being said, what else would you want from a horror series? Things always get worse before they get better and that's a good deal of the fun right there.
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Zombie Bedtime Stories and I eagerly await the next chapter. The only downside: being that this is a short story, it's over quickly...leaving one practically screaming at their kindle, "What happens next!?"
As with the rest of the series, Gregory, continues to give us glimpses into a world rapidly descending into Hell. If there is a God in Ms. Gregory's universe, then he has turned a blind eye on his creations. However, that being said, what else would you want from a horror series? Things always get worse before they get better and that's a good deal of the fun right there.
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Zombie Bedtime Stories and I eagerly await the next chapter. The only downside: being that this is a short story, it's over quickly...leaving one practically screaming at their kindle, "What happens next!?"
August 30, 2013
Best of the four short stories so far!
The future setting gives this series a unique flavor. This is zombie apocalypse in full swing. The story is more focused and text action sequences are more intense. The Straight forward writing style points a simple, scary, intimate portrait of terror. Choices make sense. Our protagonist is fallible but decent. He does try to do the right thing. The supporting characters are fleshed out just enough that their inevitable deaths matter to the protagonist and to the reader. Kickstarter we need this as mini series!
The future setting gives this series a unique flavor. This is zombie apocalypse in full swing. The story is more focused and text action sequences are more intense. The Straight forward writing style points a simple, scary, intimate portrait of terror. Choices make sense. Our protagonist is fallible but decent. He does try to do the right thing. The supporting characters are fleshed out just enough that their inevitable deaths matter to the protagonist and to the reader. Kickstarter we need this as mini series!
May 28, 2012
The least satisfying of the ZBS trilogy, I found the characters hollow and lacking something genuine. This one felt rushed, almost like the author was riding on the back of the previous two titles, and put in less effort knowing that people would buy the third one automatically.
There were a good deal more errors and typos in this story, which I found distracting given the quality of the others.
Not sure I would follow this series any further, should it be continued.
There were a good deal more errors and typos in this story, which I found distracting given the quality of the others.
Not sure I would follow this series any further, should it be continued.
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