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Whiskey Delta #1
Whiskey Delta
"Ambulans mortuus: noun. Lit. "moving dead" (lat.). A viral strain that appeared in the Western Hemisphere in the early 21st century. Origin unknown. Characterized by high fever and death in infected subjects, followed by reanimation and extremely violent behavior. No known cure."
New Mexico, the domain of the Rattlesnake, and the Whiskey Delta. For years, the undead have been roaming the countryside, feeding on the living and spreading their disease. But within a small compound outside of Espanola, the men and women of the 200th Infantry are fighting to take back the country. Under the command of Major General Thur, the "Mage", they hold the line against the armies of the undead. However, things soon escalate as the Mage discovers an opportunity to end the war sooner than expected. All that's needed is a desperate mission into the ruins if Los Angeles, ground zero in the war against the Whiskeys, and a land heavily contested by human foes... What could go wrong?
New Mexico, the domain of the Rattlesnake, and the Whiskey Delta. For years, the undead have been roaming the countryside, feeding on the living and spreading their disease. But within a small compound outside of Espanola, the men and women of the 200th Infantry are fighting to take back the country. Under the command of Major General Thur, the "Mage", they hold the line against the armies of the undead. However, things soon escalate as the Mage discovers an opportunity to end the war sooner than expected. All that's needed is a desperate mission into the ruins if Los Angeles, ground zero in the war against the Whiskeys, and a land heavily contested by human foes... What could go wrong?
262 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2013
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Matthew S. Williams
22 books128 followersI'm a science communicator and journalist who writes for Universe Today and a handful of other publications. I've written thousands of articles on the subjects of astronomy, space exploration, Earth science, and cosmology. I am also a lover of sci-fi and the classics - always have been, always will be!
My first published novel, The Cronian Incident, (Formist Series #1) was released in 2017 and cracked the top #50 Hot New Releases on Amazon. The follow-up The Jovian Manifesto was released in 2018, and the finale in the trilogy - The Frost Line Fracture - was released in December 2020.
When I'm not writing, I'm practicing Taekwon-Do, or just enjoying life in BC with my wife and cat.
Check out my author profile on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-S-Will...
My first published novel, The Cronian Incident, (Formist Series #1) was released in 2017 and cracked the top #50 Hot New Releases on Amazon. The follow-up The Jovian Manifesto was released in 2018, and the finale in the trilogy - The Frost Line Fracture - was released in December 2020.
When I'm not writing, I'm practicing Taekwon-Do, or just enjoying life in BC with my wife and cat.
Check out my author profile on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-S-Will...
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January 9, 2014
*I was offered a free copy for an honest review. May contain spoilers *
This wasn't your typical horror/zombie book. It was more about survival, much like the Walking Dead. If you're a fan of that show, you'll really like this book. Taking place in SoCal, the military has a special team designated to find Patient Zero, aka Papa Zulu, aka the first person known to have contracted the virus that turns people into Whiskeys (zombies. The term Whiskey Delta is a term used mostly by the military to say that someone is beneath you or "less than a man".)
The author is obviously a fan of the Walking Dead, as the main character Dezba has his wife and daughter, changed into Whiskeys already, chained up in the basement. As he finally realizes there is no cure, he exterminates them. Knowing harboring these creatures borderlines on a felony (at least according to the military) this is a secret he must keep...but for how long?
These zombies differ from those in the Walking Dead in that they have some semblance of intelligence. If they see you run into a building and can't get in that door, they'll find another way in. If they know you're coming down the hallway, they'll wait you out.
I was impressed with the dialogue and references to getting by in life that involved a lot more than dealing with zombies. In an event where you have to keep a life threatening occurrence from the general population while at the same time hunting said life threatening occurrence, the stakes go higher. There's dealing with your fellow soldier, hiding and finding out secrets, and trying to fight something that might be non-fightable.
How do you fight something that has emotion, intelligence, and can fight back, yet...is DEAD?
I like that each character has his/her own personality and is three dimensional. The reader follows and can relate to each character on some level and there's no feeling of "fluff" anywhere in the story. I especially enjoyed the quotes at the beginning of every chapter that did, in fact, relate to each chapter. I feel it gave the book more depth.
Even if you're not a zombie fan, you might still enjoy this book. As I said, it's less "horror" and more about completing an important mission.
This wasn't your typical horror/zombie book. It was more about survival, much like the Walking Dead. If you're a fan of that show, you'll really like this book. Taking place in SoCal, the military has a special team designated to find Patient Zero, aka Papa Zulu, aka the first person known to have contracted the virus that turns people into Whiskeys (zombies. The term Whiskey Delta is a term used mostly by the military to say that someone is beneath you or "less than a man".)
The author is obviously a fan of the Walking Dead, as the main character Dezba has his wife and daughter, changed into Whiskeys already, chained up in the basement. As he finally realizes there is no cure, he exterminates them. Knowing harboring these creatures borderlines on a felony (at least according to the military) this is a secret he must keep...but for how long?
These zombies differ from those in the Walking Dead in that they have some semblance of intelligence. If they see you run into a building and can't get in that door, they'll find another way in. If they know you're coming down the hallway, they'll wait you out.
I was impressed with the dialogue and references to getting by in life that involved a lot more than dealing with zombies. In an event where you have to keep a life threatening occurrence from the general population while at the same time hunting said life threatening occurrence, the stakes go higher. There's dealing with your fellow soldier, hiding and finding out secrets, and trying to fight something that might be non-fightable.
How do you fight something that has emotion, intelligence, and can fight back, yet...is DEAD?
I like that each character has his/her own personality and is three dimensional. The reader follows and can relate to each character on some level and there's no feeling of "fluff" anywhere in the story. I especially enjoyed the quotes at the beginning of every chapter that did, in fact, relate to each chapter. I feel it gave the book more depth.
Even if you're not a zombie fan, you might still enjoy this book. As I said, it's less "horror" and more about completing an important mission.
September 26, 2013
This is a badass Zombie book. Braun and his crew have a very important classified job to do as its classified im unable to tell you about it.......so Braun and his crew get some awesome suits and mega fire power all for the one and only person who started the zombie outbreak they need to come back with his head so the doctor can find a cure so if they fail to bring the head home they probably woulndnt be welcomed back This book is awesome!Very suspensfulso the crew got their orders and went to where it all began downtown LA when they get to LA they see that other army personal have been brought it but didnt look like they left. The threat of the zombies have you wondering when they are going to jump out and bite someone. The whole crew is likeable you dont want anyone getting hurt just when you think a zombie is going to strike they get shot atnow with all that noise attracting the zombies and getting shot at it was looking to turn out bad. Well Braun got around thathe secured the building and found who was shooting. They were the guys who didnt make it back and they were basket cases. This author really knows what hes talking about with all the military terms and the battles, wait for the battles you feel as if your there and the zombies in this book dont just shuffle, moan ,and bite they run and fight back Braun even found they have emotion. I said it once ill say it again AWESOME! I hear theres a seqel I will be on it!
June 13, 2015
rating: 4/5
I was provided a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Oof! What a ride. Military action, zombies, rotting body parts, a mystery, more action, and some more zombie hordes. Yay!
Basic Summary: See zombie. Kill zombie. Unless they kill you first. And if they bite you, you may have to remove a limb. No biggie when hordes of other zombies are vying for your flesh and mystery military forces are shoving missiles up your ass. Yup. Just another apocalyptic day.
I know zombie novels are supposed to be horror, but to me they are just brain-blasting fun, and this one is no exception. It is well written, and the story sucked me in from the start. It is packed with action and plenty of zombie killing through a variety of methods but at the same time connects you with the dirty-mouthed, crudely funny bad boys and girl of a zombie killing military unit.
I'd recommend this to any fan of putting a zombie between crosshairs and blasting away.
I was provided a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Oof! What a ride. Military action, zombies, rotting body parts, a mystery, more action, and some more zombie hordes. Yay!
Basic Summary: See zombie. Kill zombie. Unless they kill you first. And if they bite you, you may have to remove a limb. No biggie when hordes of other zombies are vying for your flesh and mystery military forces are shoving missiles up your ass. Yup. Just another apocalyptic day.
I know zombie novels are supposed to be horror, but to me they are just brain-blasting fun, and this one is no exception. It is well written, and the story sucked me in from the start. It is packed with action and plenty of zombie killing through a variety of methods but at the same time connects you with the dirty-mouthed, crudely funny bad boys and girl of a zombie killing military unit.
I'd recommend this to any fan of putting a zombie between crosshairs and blasting away.
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