The Zombie, the Cat and Barack Obama

by Christopher Antony Meade

If you ever wondered about the ancestry of Barack Obama, how Osama Bin Laden really died, the secret of Area 51, or the origins of the Illuminati, read this book and then wonder no more.
The answers to all these questions are revealed here by Professor Christopher Antony Meade, (President of the Ancient Society of Secret Historians).
Few books you read will be so enlightening or amusing.
It’s not so much “the truth is out there” as “the truth is in here”.

93 pages, ebook

First published September 17, 2012

Reviews

[Lilo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Upfront, I should point out that this is not a classic satire but rather an extreme farce. Since I am a fan of satires but not so much of farces, I was not the right reader nor am I the right reviewer for this book. And there are three more issues: (1) I would not read a zombie book or watch a zombie movie if you paid me. Thus, I could not appreciate a farce zombie story either and, especially not, a very graphic one. (2) I did not live in the U.S. full time until 2002. Therefore, I am not familiar with all the U.S. politics this book is relating to. And (3) I am not familiar with any of the conspiracy theories floating around the internet. So, again, I could only guess the truth behind the farce.

This said, I consider the author a talented writer who has some unique and hilarious ideas. I just wish he would write classic satire and would refrain from writing about brain-eating zombies. They are so utterly unappetizing.

I have trouble rating this book. I did not enjoy it too much for the above reasons. This means I should rate it 2 stars. On the other hand, someone else, to whom the above reasons don’t apply, might truly enjoy to read a farce that ridicules the above topics. So I’ll push my rating to 2,5 stars and, then, round it up to 3. I hope this is fair.

P.S. While I am very sensitive about Hitler being used in humor/satire, I had no problem with how Hitler appears in this book. The way this book depicts Hitler is so absurd that none of the usual objections apply.

[Betsy Ashton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have no idea where to begin this review. I rarely laugh out loud, but Christopher Meade's revealing of the truth as he sees it behind some of the most perplexing current conspiracy theories made me wipe my eyes. I've loved satire from the time I first read "A Modest Proposal" and realized Jonathan Swift shouldn't be taken literally.

Meade presents the reader with a zombie, a cat that actually likes the zombie, a different cat that lives at 10 Downing Street, Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, Adolph Hitler, Osama Bin Laden and the Three Little Pigs in a mash up that absolutely works. Finally, we learn the truth behind Obama's heritage. I think we do.

This slim volume packs more irony, humor and improbable relationships into fewer than 100 pages than any fiction writer I've read. At least I think he's written fiction.

Read it. Enjoy it. Laugh out loud. Think. You won't be disappointed.

[Christopher Antony · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been writing hubs for about two years now and in that time I've accumulated quite a body of writing. I've always envied those brave souls who have had the courage to publish their work in book form. I can wave goodbye to the green eyed monster now because I've just published my first e-book and am writing this little article to introduce it to my friends on this site and, hopefully, through some of you, to a wider world.

My new e-book, The Zombie, The Cat and Barack Obama, was originally serialised on HubPages and some of the chapters will remain on this site. Most of them will be edited however as I want the entire story to be in book form, as was my original intention. The book can be purchased from Amazon and a variety of other online retailers and it is suitable for reading on an e-reader, a PC or mobile phone. I hope thousands will rush out to buy it and it will add to the gaiety of the nations.

The anti-hero of the novella is the cannibalistic, piano-playing zombie Julian Faversham. The book tells the story of his life in Wimbledon and his dastardly plot to assassinate United States President Barack Obama in Buckingham Palace.

The swashbuckling hero is the Cheshire cat of Alice in Wonderland fame. His real history and his intimate connection to President Obama provide some of the most interesting and entertaining chapters in the entire work. Suffice it to say, that there will be red faces and steam issuing from ears in the White House, if the revelations here gain common currency.

It uncovers the big secret that Barack Obama hides from the world, i.e. his real ancestry. He is not Muslim. In fact, he's not fully human, but you need to read the book to find out what he really is. Parts of the novella will be acutely embarrassing to the current President of the United States, but he can take comfort from knowing that he is not the only public figure to be lampooned here. Adolf Hitler and Osama bin Laden take some hits as well.

There is a chapter on the origin of the illuminati and some information on their continuing influence in the world today. The truth here is rather surprising also, as is the real story of how Osama bin laden met his end. The chapter on the death of Adolf Hitler makes enlightening reading also.

The final chapters in this e-book explain the truth about the chemtrails conspiracy, climate change, the global recession and the truth behind the moon landing hoax stories. Needless to say, the real stories here are more interesting, (though a lot wierder than), those you will read about in the mainstream media.

Before I finish, I'd like to thank all my friends here who have encouraged me to continue writing and whose comments have bolstered my confidence when I experienced those moments of self-doubt, that afflict all of us who have the creative urge. Without your constant support and praise, I would never have reached this stage.

Thanks for reading. If you do get the book, you will be guaranteed a chance to laugh at your, so called, betters. Who can resist that?


The book is available on this link in the United States

http://goo.gl/ckqfk

Readers in the United Kingdom can use this link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

[Kitty Muse Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bringing home something from the park, such as a leaf, a pebble, or pictures of ducks is a fine and happy thing to do. Walking something home on the bottom of your shoe, not so much. But it’s worlds ahead of passing through a cemetery and bringing home—a zombie.
Yet this is what happens to young Christopher Anton (similarity of names is purely coincidental, I’m sure.). One Julian Faversham, late of Mr. Anton’s current address in Wimbledon, decides to return to his former dwelling, and his beloved piano, which still resides at said flat. Instead of eating the essential bits of his host, Julian plays the piano for him and his cat. Christopher decides that this is better than becoming lunch, so he allows this arrangement.
Of course, the ambience, if you will, of a zombie cannot be kept quiet for long, and it all ends in tears for everyone except the zombie. And the cat.
Which is where I should remind all cat owners: be careful what your cat eats; what is lying around the house could make a change for life—or unlife, as it were.
So we have the cat and the zombie—where does Barack Obama fit in? I will not go into that here. His ancestry, and his relationship to another cat which shall not be named in this missive, is an adventure the reader will have to go on for him/herself.
Rest assured, there are many characters along this journey—the Illuminati, the Three Pigs, Area 51, and Osama bin Laden, just to name a few. And who knew the Cheshire Cat was a hit-for-hire?

Honestly, reading this book was like listening to the ravings of a nutter uncle. (If you don’t have a nutter uncle, do contact Mt. Meade; I’m pretty certain he hires out.) It is an experience not to be missed. Absolutely hilarious, and in no way does he put down anyone—although Michele O. is exposed as a snorer; well, the best usually are. Now, perhaps the Illuminati and the Three Pigs might be upset about their secret being exposed, but I can’t help that, now can I?
The way that all of these characters are intertwined is a path even Alice of Wonderland fame would have fun treading. I hope Mr. Meade continues writing in this vein—he is a comic genius.

[Danny Breslin · Rating 5 out of 5]

So you want to know the truth? Christopher Antony Meade has finally lifted the veil on some of the most intensely debated conspiracies around.
Thanks to his pioneering investigations we now know the truth of the American President's past, what is really hidden in Area 51, the beginnings of the Illuminati, what drove Hitler to sanction the committing of atrocities and more.
I have to warn you though: do not read this book in a public place because when you suddenly laugh out loud, as you undoubtedly will, you could be deemed insane by those around you and shunned.
I loved this book, the writer has talent, an eye for detail and a superb and at times bizarre sense of humour that had me in turns giggling like a fool and gaping at the page with my jaw hanging slack. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommended.
The truth is out there - way, way out there!

[Allison Kohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything I ever wanted - and didn't want - to know about the three little pigs, a sure-fire way to eliminate (temporarily at least)of a zombie, and a lot of other nonsense were revealed in this tongue in cheak read that will either keep you rolling on the floor laughing, or, as in my case, gasping among a giggle here and there. That is because I am 75 years old and don't react to things like I did earlier in my life. Read it and have fun.

[Simon Bartlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very strange, but a great read.

[Matthew Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't claim to know Christopher Meade, we are connected on facebook and promote our books in some of the same places. I think we may have wished one another a happy birthday occasionally, but that's about it.

Christopher's novel 'The Zombie, the Cat, and Barack Obama' has been on my radar for sometime now. I am a huge Terry Pratchett fan and I love Douglas Adams, both of whom give me a good laugh when I'm not reading horror/thriller novels.

The appeal of Christopher's novel was probably a mixture of my love of horror and my love of good comedy. Even the lower scoring reviews of this novel made me want to read it. Everyone states that it is well written, the lows scores seem to be a question of taste not quality. And this novel was my taste throughout!

Rarely does a book have me laughing out loud as I sit in my car on my lunch break. Onlookers may have thought me to be crazy, but they weren't reading this hilariously funny work of genius!
The narrative felt similar to Douglas Adams' Hitch Hiker Guide series, but other than that Christopher has a style that seems entirely his own.

The Zombie, the Cat, and Barack Obama is beyond witty, beyond mad, and way beyond my expectations. I would even go as far as saying this is one of my favourite books now.

Thanks Christopher, you're a lesser known genius, but I'll be trying to help you spread the word from now on!

[Dean Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe I haven't already reviewed this book on Goodreads! I have read it and reread it. I haven't laughed this much since I read "Cold Comfort Farm" many, many years ago. I was drawn, of course, but the title and the cover, downloaded it onto my Kindle, and sat down one afternoon when I had nothing else to do. I don't watch television so what I expected to be another of my "trash" novels, i.e., those requiring no thought, was quite a surprise. Mr. Meade has written a finely crafted, well developed piece of short fiction with hardly a seam in it. It's just darned funny. All the qualities I never, ever anticipated are right there on the first page of "The Zombie, the Cat, and Barack Obama": meticulous word choice; complex and varied sentence structure, tightly managed; characters who never miss a beat--their dialogue and the voice of the narrator stay entirely true.

I just can't say enough about the book. It's everything you could want of a wondrously silly spoof of all your favorite horror novels with this amazing added attraction: It is stunningly well-written.

Try this from Chapter One, "I know this must seem a bit strange but for the last two years I, Christopher Anton, have been sharing my house with a zombie. It all started just after New Year's Day, 2009. I had recently moved into a house not two streets away from Wimbleton cemetery in South West London. . .As is often the case with rented properties, it was semi-furnished. That is to say that there was a very sorry looking sofa in the living room, and a new fridge and cooker in the kitchen. Also in the living room there was a large upright piano and piano stool. The letting agent explained that the musical instrument had belonged to the late owner of the house, and that the landlord had decided to leave it there as a 'character piece' to give a bit of class to the otherwise empty house."

I believe those lines speak for themselves. Bravo, Mr. Meade!! And to everyone else, read this book!

[Y. MIROIR · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had come across his FB profile by chance and found his comments interesting. I had a hunch that his satirical comedy would be good. Sure enough I was chuckling all the way through the book. At the same time I was impressed. Zombies are not portrayed as the usual mindless monsters here. It is amusing getting behind the mind of a zombie for a change. The author managed to weave in a veiled philosophy that the ending was unpredictable and gratifying. The author has also satisfied our desire to call Mr. Bin Laden a pig without the risk of being targeted by some terrorists. He brought in the innocent story of The Three Pigs. How on earth Mr. Hitler and Mr. Bin Laden got linked to piggies, you just have to read the book. The author's imagination reaches astoundingly wide, both in geography and time, but his cool as-the-matter-of-course tone, combined with his attention to the details and the ability to peace them to his theory gave his wild plot a peculiar credibility.

The other readers have commented on horror side of the story so I ought to balance things out by mentioning the affectionate element of the book: the author's fondness for cats. Two cats were given a major power: one in political way, while the other in dark supernatural way. Dog lovers may find one episode heartbreaking, with a large dose of horror. Surely, you must want to know.

This is not a shallow fun book that evaporates right after you close the book. Some lines lingered in my mind long after I finished it.

[Kenya Cagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me... let me.... Oh I'm sorry i can't write because I am laughing too hard. Believe it or not this conspiracy theory makes a lot more sense than some of the things that we've been hearing in the last few years since our president took office. But the problem is, it's not a theory, it's the truth except I think it was really a dog that saved our president, not a cat. I know this is true because myfriend from Wikepedia whose a distant cousin to William Snow... Never mind... But in any case who cares? You can't be 100% right in these times. Besides we only have to please 47% of the people. Anyway. Our author writes in a Saturday Night Live news style that increases the comical moments for me. It was easy to read and great fun with a mixture of these genres. I am not one to laugh even when I go to some of the best comedians ever. The book caught me by surprise several times and i found myself laughing all over the place. It was alot of fun and is well worth the time, money and energy. When this book is done can we answer the most pressing question that comes to us when we see the title. The question is when we are done reading the book, can we figure out the relationship between The Zombie, The Cat and Barack Obama. YES WE CAN!!! I give it five stars!!!

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Zombie, The Cat and Barack Obama by Christopher Antony Meade is a satirical set of stories (part comedy, part horror, and part lies purported to be told to the public) that take the reader on a journey of historical events. Mr. Meade lets us know that these events and the stories that we have been led to believe are, in fact, false. Bin Laden’s death, Area 51, and the true background of Barack Obama are revealed in these comedic stories. Behind all these stories lie the Cheshire Cat and his travels through history.

What does a zombie, a cat, and Barack Obama have in common? You will need to read the book to find out. This was a complete departure from my usual reading but I found it amusing and entertaining.

[Jeff Dawson · Rating 2 out of 5]

No direction

I didn’t know what to expect with this short work. Perhaps a bit of levity or maybe even a satirical journey? Nope. None of the above. In fact, I have no idea what the whole premise was supposed to be. The references to Alice in Wonderland and a host of others derailed any linear, logical approach to the topics offered.

I’m all for a bit of punching at political figures but only when there’s a definitive approach. This work has none of that. An absolute convolution of trivia I’ve ever come across.

The plus? The author is schooled in history. When an event is cited (with the exception of Carter’s Administration concerning NASA), the details are dead on. Other than that, for me, the book missed whatever mark it was driving at.

Sorry, two and-a-half stars.

[Kees Bijker · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found myself reading this as my second indie author book and I can only say that I reached about 50% of it with difficulty.

The tone of voice does not appeal to me, it makes me feel as if I am back in school, be told to sit up straight and should pay attention....because I know so little and will end up worthless otherwise! The author comes across to me, as lecturing his readers, and this is something I do not enjoy in a piece of fiction. Fiction is to entertain and if it does not do that, I will not waste my time.
So a short review only, because I also do not want to elaborate after having put it down with the certainty that this book is not going to be finished, ever.

[Wava Turbeville · Rating 5 out of 5]

With a title like that, I had to know what was inside. All the terrible secrets are out of the bag now. Conspiracy theories are treated with satire and satire with conspiracy. It is a funny book that amused me to no end. The time traveling Cheshire cat won my heart. Very fun and easy to read. I enjoyed every minute of it.

[Lisa Kovanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great title and premise

Some of my difficulties with the execution of this book are likely rooted in the differences between American and British English usage. I would have liked a little more meat on the bones of the book. More brains, less catty remarks.

[Christopher Antony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outrageously hilarious satire

Since this book has been wowing readers as an ebook for several years now, I consider it appropriate to repost some of the five stars from Amazon.com.

By Chris on August 3, 2015

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Another reader who found Christopher via his FB page here, and I can only say I'm happy I stumbled across him and his wacky sense of humor!

It's refreshing to see somebody with an obvious talent for writing turn to the dark side and use said talent solely to make people laugh. I'd love to be able to say that I read this book in one sitting, but that would be a lie. Unfortunately that annoying thing called "life" interrupted my single sitting attempt twice.

If you like a good laugh, and would like to see an attempted assassination on Obama by a flaking zombie, then this is the place to find it.

Satire Writ Large
By Betsy Ashton on July 26, 2015

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I have no idea where to begin this review. I rarely laugh out loud, but Christopher Meade's revealing of the truth as he sees it behind some of the most perplexing current conspiracy theories made me wipe my eyes. I've loved satire from the time I first read "A Modest Proposal" and realized Jonathan Swift shouldn't be taken literally.

Meade presents the reader with a zombie, a cat that actually likes the zombie, a different cat that lives at 10 Downing Street, Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, Adolph Hitler, Osama Bin Laden and the Three Little Pigs in a mash up that absolutely works. Finally, we learn the truth behind Obama's heritage. I think we do.

This slim volume packs more irony, humor and improbable relationships into fewer than 100 pages than any fiction writer I've read. At least I think he's written fiction.

Read it. Enjoy it. Laugh out loud. Think. You won't be disappointed.

By Viv Drewa on October 2, 2014

Format: Kindle Edition Verified

I had no idea this novel by Christopher Anthony Meade was going to be so hilarious!

I couldn't imagine a zombie, cat and Barack Obama, and several other entities could be woven into such a magnificent and entertaining novel.

Meade starts out with the amazing relationship with a zombie (Faversham) and a writer (Anton). Faversham becomes the smelly, molting house guest to Anton who allows him to stay because of how beautifully he plays the piano. Anton doesn't worry about becoming Faversham's next meal as he is a member of ZA (Zombies Anonymous), but falls off the wagon.

This is just one of the hilarious stories Meade shares with the reader. The Cheshire cat, three little pigs, Adolph Hitler all tie in together marvelously.

I will definitely be highly recommending Meades' novel and look forward to many more.

5.0 out of 5 stars
The Obama Conspiracy Revealed?
By Amazon Customer on January 20, 2014

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The Zombie, The Cat and Barack Obama by Christopher Antony Meade is a rollicking piece of absurdist literature that showcases the zany wit of the author as well as lampoons the world of supermarket tabloids and conspiracy theories that have gone viral in our modern culture. Have you ever wondered what the real cause of global warming was? Do you know the true origins of the Illuminati? Were you aware of the secret link between Obama and Osama? Meade will have you as illuminated as Calvin (as in Calvin and Hobbes) after one of his father-and-son discussions about the real ‘real-world’. You’ll be shaking your head and counting your marbles after thoroughly enjoying Meade’s world view.

The novella opens with the shaky alliance of Anton and Faversham and their struggles in dealing with Faversham’s struggle with his addiction to unusual gastronomics. It is the intrusion upon the therapy sessions by Mr. Gutterskunk that leads to an unfortunate backslide by Faversham, resulting in an investigation led by Sergeant Goosling. The officer next falls afoul of the recalcitrant Julian, which leads to a fast-forward to Area 51 in Lincoln County, Nevada. If you don’t know where this is going, well, all the more reason to buy the book.

History scholars do well to remember the theory of Adolf Hitler (who is one of the main topics of the satire) is saying that people are more likely to accept the big lie than a small one. This may well be the strength of the tabloid publisher and conspiracy theorist. Having the fish story debunked is much like the cops coming along and overturning the soapbox of the three-card monte dealer on the street corner. The only ones truly upset are those who paid to play. The big winners are the cops who had the pleasure of turning over the soapbox. Ask Christopher Antony Meade, or better yet, buy a copy of The Zombie, The Cat and Barack Obama to see how it’s done.

[Yannis Karatsioris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although the Zombie, the Cat and the President's story didn't grab me, I could definitely appreciate the attempt to humour the rather unique situation the MC found himself into, not for the humour itself -and that's a subjective matter- but for the phrasing author Christopher Meade uses to express his humour. He structures his phrases in a very subtle yet eloquent way, that if the humour itself appealed to me I'd definitely have rated the story higher. I can see this book appeal to a lot of people, while the title may put some of you off, do give it a try, it has its own vigor and taste.

[Jeanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

While there is some cleverness to each of the sections of the book, I thought it was too compartmentalized and disjointed. There is an attempt to tie the sections together but it's not a strong connection. Readers will probably enjoy the humor and sometimes absurd situations anyway. It wold make a good short story collection and the author even says he might be accused of adding the last chapters because the book was too short. That is admirable but I prefer a whole fiction book. Maybe I just don't understand or appreciate a good farce.

[Alec Hawkes · Rating 1 out of 5]

well written, a good idea, but far too far fetched for me. It bored me rigid in the end. Some will like it, but it wasn't for me.

[Queen Spades]

Review to come in the near future. Stay tuned!

[Melissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

probably one of the dumbest books I have ever read. I got it for free a while back and that is seriously too much to pay for this rubbish