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Vaccination Trilogy #1
Vaccination
What if the H1N1 vaccination wasn’t just a preventative measure against swine flu? It seemed like the flu came out of nowhere and yet, in no time at all the government manufactured a vaccination.
Were lab workers diligent, or could the virus itself have been man-made?
Chase McKinney works as a dispatcher at 9-1-1. Taking emergency calls, it becomes immediately obvious that the entire city is infected with the walking dead. His first goal is to reach and save his two children.
Could the walls built by the U.S.A. to keep out illegal aliens, and the fact the Mexican government could not afford to vaccinate their citizens against the flu, make the southern border the only plausible destination for safety?
Were lab workers diligent, or could the virus itself have been man-made?
Chase McKinney works as a dispatcher at 9-1-1. Taking emergency calls, it becomes immediately obvious that the entire city is infected with the walking dead. His first goal is to reach and save his two children.
Could the walls built by the U.S.A. to keep out illegal aliens, and the fact the Mexican government could not afford to vaccinate their citizens against the flu, make the southern border the only plausible destination for safety?
214 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2011
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Phillip Tomasso III
50 books179 followersPhillip Tomasso III is the award-winning author of many novels, including Before the Sun Sets and Amazon Best Selling memoir, Nothing Good Happens After Midnight.
He lives in Rochester, NY with his 3 kids, works full-time as a Fire Dispatcher for 9-1-1, and is always hard at work on his next story!
He lives in Rochester, NY with his 3 kids, works full-time as a Fire Dispatcher for 9-1-1, and is always hard at work on his next story!
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August 25, 2017
I was only four pages into this book when I decided that this is one of the worst MCs I have ever seen. He is a rude, obnoxious ass who spends all his time drinking, bitching about his ex, bleating about her not letting him have the kids on HER days, and generally being an asshat. He is a drunken sloth who sneers about his inferior new girlfriend and bitches about her attitude because she is stupid enough to be happy. Though HOW she can be happy with this miserable tosser is beyond me.
I hate it when authors introduce an MC like this and expect us readers to engage with this guy and root for him in the coming disaster. Frankly, I hope he dies horribly but as it was unlikely, I quit reading it. I don't waste time on characters who annoy me when there are so many books waiting out there.
Not likely to try this author again.
I hate it when authors introduce an MC like this and expect us readers to engage with this guy and root for him in the coming disaster. Frankly, I hope he dies horribly but as it was unlikely, I quit reading it. I don't waste time on characters who annoy me when there are so many books waiting out there.
Not likely to try this author again.
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April 18, 2015How not to get me excited about turning the page
Vaccinations is typical ZA fare- couple tries to get from point A to point B putting down zombies along the way and nearly getting bitten numerous times.
This is the first work by Phillip Tomasso that I've read. It's very well written, in a distinctive style. The prose is tight and lean without any unnecessary words. The narrative is fast and taut. The action flies and the characters are believable. Also there is no gun porn, always a plus by my account.
Despite how,well it is written I dinged Vaccination two stars. One is for lack of originality- there is nothing new here. The plot has been written in The ZA genre ad nauseum.
The other star is because Vaccination's protagonist is a thoroughly unlikeable person. Chase is arrogant, selfish, boorish and borderline mentally abusive to his girlfriend Allison. I might have been able to overlook some of these traits if he brought something positive to the table but he doesn't. He constantly insists they act in ways that put them in danger- he makes it clear that if Allison doesn't follow his bad decisions then he will leave her behind.
Chase's entire being is focused on getting to his kids; both his inner dialogue and his actions make it clear that if the people with him don't support him in that endeavor 100 percent they can go out on their own. But then he stops to bury virtual strangers twice, and detours here and there for no good reason.
Chase is constantly thinking to himself how if Allison or the people they picked up along the way don't toughen up or if they slow him down then he's going to,leave them behind. And then these very same people save his skin when his dumb decisions put him in danger.
By the last third of the book I was rooting for the zombies where he was concerned. If he is still the main character in the other books in the series I think I'll give them a pass.
Vaccinations is typical ZA fare- couple tries to get from point A to point B putting down zombies along the way and nearly getting bitten numerous times.
This is the first work by Phillip Tomasso that I've read. It's very well written, in a distinctive style. The prose is tight and lean without any unnecessary words. The narrative is fast and taut. The action flies and the characters are believable. Also there is no gun porn, always a plus by my account.
Despite how,well it is written I dinged Vaccination two stars. One is for lack of originality- there is nothing new here. The plot has been written in The ZA genre ad nauseum.
The other star is because Vaccination's protagonist is a thoroughly unlikeable person. Chase is arrogant, selfish, boorish and borderline mentally abusive to his girlfriend Allison. I might have been able to overlook some of these traits if he brought something positive to the table but he doesn't. He constantly insists they act in ways that put them in danger- he makes it clear that if Allison doesn't follow his bad decisions then he will leave her behind.
Chase's entire being is focused on getting to his kids; both his inner dialogue and his actions make it clear that if the people with him don't support him in that endeavor 100 percent they can go out on their own. But then he stops to bury virtual strangers twice, and detours here and there for no good reason.
Chase is constantly thinking to himself how if Allison or the people they picked up along the way don't toughen up or if they slow him down then he's going to,leave them behind. And then these very same people save his skin when his dumb decisions put him in danger.
By the last third of the book I was rooting for the zombies where he was concerned. If he is still the main character in the other books in the series I think I'll give them a pass.
October 7, 2013
I am a huge fan of authors who think outside the box, and even more so when they are able to pull personal experience into their writing. I know what your thinking, how is that possible when writing about zombies? Tomasso allows us a peek into the beginnings of a zombie outbreak that we rarely get to see. Read my entire review here
October 31, 2013
What if the H7N9 vaccination wasn’t just a preventative measure against swine flu? It seemed like the flu came out of nowhere and yet, in no time at all the government manufactured a vaccination. Were lab workers diligent, or could the virus itself have been man-made?
Mr. Tomasso’s new book takes a growing fear within society and multiplies it by a thousand. Government conspiracies abound as this epidemic gone mad story focuses on one man’s survival and ultimately his desperate need to save his children. Chase McKinney works as an emergency dispatcher for the Rochester Police Department and his run of the mill shift takes a dramatic turn for the worse when his phone bank explodes with calls. An infection is sweeping across the entire city and the dead are rising. The situation soon turns from bad to worse when the government’s untested vaccination response is shown to produce a cannibal affect on the inoculated adding more horror for the survivors.
Chase is the focus of the story and Mr. Tomasso did a wonderful job creating the character. Chase’s sole focus is on his children. In their last communication, the kids are terrified and on the run from his ex-wife’s home. We’re brought with Chase as he makes a desperate search for the kids, balancing his every decision on his single focus of reaching them before it’s too late...
For the entire review visit What Horror Looks Like at http://whathorrorlookslike.blogspot.com
Mr. Tomasso’s new book takes a growing fear within society and multiplies it by a thousand. Government conspiracies abound as this epidemic gone mad story focuses on one man’s survival and ultimately his desperate need to save his children. Chase McKinney works as an emergency dispatcher for the Rochester Police Department and his run of the mill shift takes a dramatic turn for the worse when his phone bank explodes with calls. An infection is sweeping across the entire city and the dead are rising. The situation soon turns from bad to worse when the government’s untested vaccination response is shown to produce a cannibal affect on the inoculated adding more horror for the survivors.
Chase is the focus of the story and Mr. Tomasso did a wonderful job creating the character. Chase’s sole focus is on his children. In their last communication, the kids are terrified and on the run from his ex-wife’s home. We’re brought with Chase as he makes a desperate search for the kids, balancing his every decision on his single focus of reaching them before it’s too late...
For the entire review visit What Horror Looks Like at http://whathorrorlookslike.blogspot.com
December 11, 2013
A really good book from the outset, we follow Chase, desperately trying to reach his kids after the start of the zombie apocalypse.
A divorced dad of two, who is indifferent to Alison his new girlfriend, drags her from the 911 call center where they work , on a race through the infected city treating her pretty terribly along the way. They pick up some other survivors along the way, Dave, Josh and Jason.
The book is a long journey filled with Chase s terribly bad driving, he crashes so many cars, him going in his head whether or not he was going to leave his companions and hating his ex.
The zombies are a mixture of fast and slow, which was fun, and one zombie was a freaky little kid, very creepy. So it was tense, I'm thinking will the kids survive, will Chase stop being an ass, who's going to die next? I wasn't disappointed at all, except I was upset about one of the deaths! Chase even got to wreck his wife's car, which he wanted to do. I can't wait for the next.
A divorced dad of two, who is indifferent to Alison his new girlfriend, drags her from the 911 call center where they work , on a race through the infected city treating her pretty terribly along the way. They pick up some other survivors along the way, Dave, Josh and Jason.
The book is a long journey filled with Chase s terribly bad driving, he crashes so many cars, him going in his head whether or not he was going to leave his companions and hating his ex.
The zombies are a mixture of fast and slow, which was fun, and one zombie was a freaky little kid, very creepy. So it was tense, I'm thinking will the kids survive, will Chase stop being an ass, who's going to die next? I wasn't disappointed at all, except I was upset about one of the deaths! Chase even got to wreck his wife's car, which he wanted to do. I can't wait for the next.
September 13, 2016
I loved this book, let me say that first. For once, the author comes up with a reason as to why there are zombies. But in this book, there are fast ones, there are slow ones. There are zombies with personalities.
Two problems I had: The first, whomever edited this book, missed just a few things. There was a "did" where there was supposed to be a "didn't." Sounds small, but makes a world of difference. "Heard" instead of "herd." Spelling errors, sentences that sound like words are in the wrong order, things like that. They got distracting after a while.
Secondly. Who the heck gave Chase a drivers license? The dude was in no less than 3 car accidents. All with stopped vehicles, meaning they were his fault. And oddly, no one got more than a concussion. Although, Allison apparently got 2 in a 2 day time frame.
Two problems I had: The first, whomever edited this book, missed just a few things. There was a "did" where there was supposed to be a "didn't." Sounds small, but makes a world of difference. "Heard" instead of "herd." Spelling errors, sentences that sound like words are in the wrong order, things like that. They got distracting after a while.
Secondly. Who the heck gave Chase a drivers license? The dude was in no less than 3 car accidents. All with stopped vehicles, meaning they were his fault. And oddly, no one got more than a concussion. Although, Allison apparently got 2 in a 2 day time frame.
December 7, 2013
I've never read a novel by Phillip Tomasso before but I sure will be looking into him so more(and already buy Book 2)
If you enjoyed The Walking Dead show, try this one : graphic scenes, f-word used but not too much (what would you do if a rotten zombie just prepared itsel to strike ? "oh mon dieu" just doesn't seem to convey the same sentiment).
In the beginning I didn't care a lot about Chase (the main character)but his try to reconnect with his 2 children while suffering his unexpected companions, give me hope he will turn into a decent humain being and not the jerk we discover.
Well done Mr Tomasso and I can't wait for Book 3 !! (Jan-Feb 2014 right ?)
If you enjoyed The Walking Dead show, try this one : graphic scenes, f-word used but not too much (what would you do if a rotten zombie just prepared itsel to strike ? "oh mon dieu" just doesn't seem to convey the same sentiment).
In the beginning I didn't care a lot about Chase (the main character)but his try to reconnect with his 2 children while suffering his unexpected companions, give me hope he will turn into a decent humain being and not the jerk we discover.
Well done Mr Tomasso and I can't wait for Book 3 !! (Jan-Feb 2014 right ?)
October 3, 2013
You can see this review along with the book trailer and a short interview with the author here:
http://www.zombie-guide.com/vaccinati...
In the opening twenty pages or so of Vaccination we meet a couple of the first zombies infected with a contaminated batch of H1N1 vaccine. They don’t seem very fast or aggressive, but it’s a little hard to tell since one of them is wounded. We also meet Josh and Dave, two brothers pooling what little money they have to put some gas in Josh’s car, and Chase, the main character in the story. We learn that Chase went through a bitter divorce in which, despite the fact that he wanted to, he did not fight for custody of his children because he loved them dearly and didn’t want them to go through that emotional trauma.
Up to this point, I wasn’t really too into this book. There was nothing bad about it- Phillip Tomasso is an accomplished and acclaimed author with nine other books under his belt- I just wasn’t hooked from page one. That’s okay, though, because Chase then heads off to work at his job in a 9-1-1 call center, which is what the author also does for a living. Once that happened, it became very hard to put down my Kindle. I loved the realism and tension of this part of the book. I’d never read a zombie novel in which the beginning of the outbreak is told from the perspective of a 9-1-1 operator. It’s a great idea that worked fantastically well. Not only are you hearing these horrific 9-1-1 calls from people who are under attack by zombies, but you’re also feeling the emotional turmoil of someone who has to listen to them, powerless to do anything except collect information and forward it to the proper authorities. Honestly, that could have been the whole rest of the book and it would have been great for me, but Chase realizes that his children are in danger and has to leave with Allison, his girlfriend, who also works at the call center.
The rest of the book is a frantic and fast-paced mission to get Chase’s children and head to Mexico, where there are no signs of the infection. A lot of zombies, both slow and fast, make this a monumental task. The zombies aren’t all the same, and you never know which kind are going to be lurking around a corner. While there is a ton of action throughout the rest of the book, there is also a lot of character development and even a few laughs. It’s hard not to get emotionally attached to the small group of survivors and root for them despite their personal flaws. It’s pretty much impossible to describe the end without giving away too much. I’ll just say that it was a great twist. Whether you are new to zombie fiction or have been a fan for years, I’d tell you to check this one out. It’s a great read.
http://www.zombie-guide.com/vaccinati...
In the opening twenty pages or so of Vaccination we meet a couple of the first zombies infected with a contaminated batch of H1N1 vaccine. They don’t seem very fast or aggressive, but it’s a little hard to tell since one of them is wounded. We also meet Josh and Dave, two brothers pooling what little money they have to put some gas in Josh’s car, and Chase, the main character in the story. We learn that Chase went through a bitter divorce in which, despite the fact that he wanted to, he did not fight for custody of his children because he loved them dearly and didn’t want them to go through that emotional trauma.
Up to this point, I wasn’t really too into this book. There was nothing bad about it- Phillip Tomasso is an accomplished and acclaimed author with nine other books under his belt- I just wasn’t hooked from page one. That’s okay, though, because Chase then heads off to work at his job in a 9-1-1 call center, which is what the author also does for a living. Once that happened, it became very hard to put down my Kindle. I loved the realism and tension of this part of the book. I’d never read a zombie novel in which the beginning of the outbreak is told from the perspective of a 9-1-1 operator. It’s a great idea that worked fantastically well. Not only are you hearing these horrific 9-1-1 calls from people who are under attack by zombies, but you’re also feeling the emotional turmoil of someone who has to listen to them, powerless to do anything except collect information and forward it to the proper authorities. Honestly, that could have been the whole rest of the book and it would have been great for me, but Chase realizes that his children are in danger and has to leave with Allison, his girlfriend, who also works at the call center.
The rest of the book is a frantic and fast-paced mission to get Chase’s children and head to Mexico, where there are no signs of the infection. A lot of zombies, both slow and fast, make this a monumental task. The zombies aren’t all the same, and you never know which kind are going to be lurking around a corner. While there is a ton of action throughout the rest of the book, there is also a lot of character development and even a few laughs. It’s hard not to get emotionally attached to the small group of survivors and root for them despite their personal flaws. It’s pretty much impossible to describe the end without giving away too much. I’ll just say that it was a great twist. Whether you are new to zombie fiction or have been a fan for years, I’d tell you to check this one out. It’s a great read.
October 15, 2013
I'd like to start out with that I'm not a big reader. However when I do find a book I like I usually finish in a sitting or two. I have read all of Phil's other books and just like the ones before it this one is another winner. I finished this book in just under a day.
Vaccination isn't your typical zombie thriller that plays into the normal "zombie apocalypse" stereotypes. More so it uses the stereotypes of what we think we "know" about zombies launches the characters into the strange unknown land they come to experience.
Like Phil's other books this is a dark novel and a very physiological thriller. The plot twists making the reader believe one thing is going to happen when it goes in the complete opposite direction of what you would expect. On several occasions I thought I knew for sure where the story was going to go and was pleasantly surprised to find myself wrong and the story taking another turn. Even with those twists from what I expected the story made sense. It is eerily believable and almost plausible!
The characters development is wonderful and very in depth. In a very short time you come to care about the characters and root for their survival in this new strange world. As you learn about the main character, Chase, and his driving force to survive you instinctively hope for him to come out on top. As you being to get a look into Chase's psyche and learn about him you may even dislike him at times. However as the story progress you get little glimpses deeper into who Chase is, and what he's really all about. And even thought you may night like him, you still root for him.
The detail in this novel is also top-notch. I live in the area where the novel is set, but even if I didn't I would have no problem picturing the layout as Phil describes it. It was very easy to immerse myself in the story and picture it as I was reading.
Overall I would highly recommend not only this book but all of Phil's other books. And I look forward to the next book in the trilogy to see what happens to Chase and his "family".
Vaccination isn't your typical zombie thriller that plays into the normal "zombie apocalypse" stereotypes. More so it uses the stereotypes of what we think we "know" about zombies launches the characters into the strange unknown land they come to experience.
Like Phil's other books this is a dark novel and a very physiological thriller. The plot twists making the reader believe one thing is going to happen when it goes in the complete opposite direction of what you would expect. On several occasions I thought I knew for sure where the story was going to go and was pleasantly surprised to find myself wrong and the story taking another turn. Even with those twists from what I expected the story made sense. It is eerily believable and almost plausible!
The characters development is wonderful and very in depth. In a very short time you come to care about the characters and root for their survival in this new strange world. As you learn about the main character, Chase, and his driving force to survive you instinctively hope for him to come out on top. As you being to get a look into Chase's psyche and learn about him you may even dislike him at times. However as the story progress you get little glimpses deeper into who Chase is, and what he's really all about. And even thought you may night like him, you still root for him.
The detail in this novel is also top-notch. I live in the area where the novel is set, but even if I didn't I would have no problem picturing the layout as Phil describes it. It was very easy to immerse myself in the story and picture it as I was reading.
Overall I would highly recommend not only this book but all of Phil's other books. And I look forward to the next book in the trilogy to see what happens to Chase and his "family".
April 29, 2014
The start certainly got my attention; it wasn’t what I was expecting. Reading through the short chapters made it a fast paced novel. Instantly addicted at the start as people seemed to be infected with some sort of disease; turning out to be a vaccination gone wrong.
The reader is promptly chucked into the exciting plot as a person is bitten, while a woman crosses the street broken, scratched and bleeding, appearing dead.
This was hard to put down. It started off thrilling and only increased. Very little breaks as the mass of test subjects increases. The telephone lines connecting with the police and ambulance are flooded, and the main character has to tell friend from foe. Having to escape away from these zombie-like creatures as he and his girlfriend race to safe his kids from his ex and her husband who have also been infected.
Tension increases as more is revealed. A tad bit on the conspiracy side with the government trying to cover-up this monumental mistake; while on the other the ever-increasing zombies coming from all directions; some fast, some slow, all converging on them.
The characters are relatable; you are rooting for their escape. On the edge of my seat as the characters keep on having to escape one location after another without being attacked.
The characters now have to fight for survival, kill to live. No one knows the numbers. Some are slow; some are record fast, all seeking human blood and flesh to devour.
Excellently written, descriptive scenes of violence and death, but not overdone in the scheme of things. The author easily creates images; I could picture what I read. Feeling the desperation and the progression of the characters.
As I enjoy fast-paced novels, this one is right up my alley. It doesn’t stop. They have to be always on their guard, anything can attract the walking dead.
I would highly recommend this book for those that enjoy zombie-based thrillers, or anyone that enjoys a non-stop ride of suspense.
4 ½ stars
The reader is promptly chucked into the exciting plot as a person is bitten, while a woman crosses the street broken, scratched and bleeding, appearing dead.
This was hard to put down. It started off thrilling and only increased. Very little breaks as the mass of test subjects increases. The telephone lines connecting with the police and ambulance are flooded, and the main character has to tell friend from foe. Having to escape away from these zombie-like creatures as he and his girlfriend race to safe his kids from his ex and her husband who have also been infected.
Tension increases as more is revealed. A tad bit on the conspiracy side with the government trying to cover-up this monumental mistake; while on the other the ever-increasing zombies coming from all directions; some fast, some slow, all converging on them.
The characters are relatable; you are rooting for their escape. On the edge of my seat as the characters keep on having to escape one location after another without being attacked.
The characters now have to fight for survival, kill to live. No one knows the numbers. Some are slow; some are record fast, all seeking human blood and flesh to devour.
Excellently written, descriptive scenes of violence and death, but not overdone in the scheme of things. The author easily creates images; I could picture what I read. Feeling the desperation and the progression of the characters.
As I enjoy fast-paced novels, this one is right up my alley. It doesn’t stop. They have to be always on their guard, anything can attract the walking dead.
I would highly recommend this book for those that enjoy zombie-based thrillers, or anyone that enjoys a non-stop ride of suspense.
4 ½ stars
December 16, 2013
I purchased this book because I thought the cover of the book was amazing and the author was pretty down to earth on Facebook. Little did I know, he is a fabulous writer as well! I was enthralled with his character, Chase, from the moment he started talking about his affinity for beer, smoking and his distate for working as a dispatcher. I thought it was cleverly written in a way that didn't make you dislike Chase but helped you understand him. There were many times in the book that I wanted to hate Chase for being such a self-absorbed pig but in the end, I wondered how I would be with zombies chasing me down every couple minutes, car accidents boggling my brain and strangers that I couldn't trust surrounding me. I guess I gave him a pass. I'd be pretty high strung too.
I held back tears. I laughed out loud. I cringed. I hugged my child after reading this book. I can't wait to see where it leads with Evacuation (Tomasso's sequel to this story). It seems so "classified" and mysterious. Overall, I think Tomasso has a unique blend of writing that hits all levels of emotions. You're overjoyed when the characters finally catch a break but your pissed when the story brings loss of characters you'd come to depend on and love. Each character was written impeccably well, showing all their sides and the depths of who they are when faced with unthinkable odds.
I'm super excited about the future of this storyline and I can't wait to crack open the next book (which I've already purchased).
- T.R. Horne, author of Breaking Mobius and Crazy Dirty Love, blogger at www.ragingbookreviews.wordpress.com
I held back tears. I laughed out loud. I cringed. I hugged my child after reading this book. I can't wait to see where it leads with Evacuation (Tomasso's sequel to this story). It seems so "classified" and mysterious. Overall, I think Tomasso has a unique blend of writing that hits all levels of emotions. You're overjoyed when the characters finally catch a break but your pissed when the story brings loss of characters you'd come to depend on and love. Each character was written impeccably well, showing all their sides and the depths of who they are when faced with unthinkable odds.
I'm super excited about the future of this storyline and I can't wait to crack open the next book (which I've already purchased).
- T.R. Horne, author of Breaking Mobius and Crazy Dirty Love, blogger at www.ragingbookreviews.wordpress.com
October 16, 2013
I read a lot of zombie books, and Vaccination was a refreshing take on the zombie apocalypse. I love that most of the story was told in first person, and the fact that the main character is flawed really grabbed me. First person stories that have less-than-perfect protagonists are really interesting because it can be beneficial to be put in the shoes of someone who's struggling with life.
The story is quite suspenseful, and once the action started, it didn't stop for the entire book. I was turning pages faster than I thought possible. I was reading the second half of the book on a plane ride across the country, and the flight attendant had to ask me more than once to turn off my electronic device (I love my Kindle, but it sucks being torn away from my stories during nail-biting zombie attacks).
I don't want to give away too much of the story, but it's about a man named Chase who's trying to save his children, but he encounters quite a few roadblocks (literal and metaphorical) along the way. Some of the zombies in the story are slow, while others are fast. There were some unique qualities about the zombies that will probably be explored in the second book.
There's a bit of a cliff hanger at the end of the book, which left me wanting more. I'm anxiously awaiting the publication of the second book. If you're looking for a great zombie book, then I highly recommend you grab a copy of Vaccination. Props to Phillip Tomasso for writing this fantastic zombie novel!
The story is quite suspenseful, and once the action started, it didn't stop for the entire book. I was turning pages faster than I thought possible. I was reading the second half of the book on a plane ride across the country, and the flight attendant had to ask me more than once to turn off my electronic device (I love my Kindle, but it sucks being torn away from my stories during nail-biting zombie attacks).
I don't want to give away too much of the story, but it's about a man named Chase who's trying to save his children, but he encounters quite a few roadblocks (literal and metaphorical) along the way. Some of the zombies in the story are slow, while others are fast. There were some unique qualities about the zombies that will probably be explored in the second book.
There's a bit of a cliff hanger at the end of the book, which left me wanting more. I'm anxiously awaiting the publication of the second book. If you're looking for a great zombie book, then I highly recommend you grab a copy of Vaccination. Props to Phillip Tomasso for writing this fantastic zombie novel!
November 13, 2014
This book surprised me. I like zombie stories, who doesn't? But rarely have I ever read a full length zombie novel that was worth remembering. They all tend to have this same, generic theme to them. Add to that, most people can only manage writing short zombie stories, unable to keep a good enough plot going to make a full length novel worth the effort.
I couldn't tell you what about this story makes it stand out to me, because technically it's generic too. How many variations of a zombie apocalypse can there honestly be? Random, fast spreading disease/infection, group of strangers trying to fight together to stay alive, a goal to reach safety and/or to find loved ones, etc. This has all of that. So why does it stand out? Answer: I have no idea.
But I do know that I couldn't stop reading it, that it made me double check all my doors and windows were locked at night, and that I can't wait to read the rest of the series, which I didn't ever really expect to say about a zombie novel.
Definitely checking out his other books, and I highly recommend this one! :-)
I couldn't tell you what about this story makes it stand out to me, because technically it's generic too. How many variations of a zombie apocalypse can there honestly be? Random, fast spreading disease/infection, group of strangers trying to fight together to stay alive, a goal to reach safety and/or to find loved ones, etc. This has all of that. So why does it stand out? Answer: I have no idea.
But I do know that I couldn't stop reading it, that it made me double check all my doors and windows were locked at night, and that I can't wait to read the rest of the series, which I didn't ever really expect to say about a zombie novel.
Definitely checking out his other books, and I highly recommend this one! :-)
November 9, 2013
I don’t watch much television, but one show I hate to miss is The Walking Dead! So when I picked up my kindle to begin Vaccination, I was curious as to how well this book would compare to the zombies on my favorite show.
Well, I have to say, if Vaccination was a television show I would be its number 1 fan! I’m not going to say it was the best zombie story I’ve ever read, but I do feel it was close. I couldn’t stop reading for a second, I had to know if Chase would ever reach his family, and the book never slowed down so you feel like you can’t stop in the middle of something good.
The zombies were creepy, and different in some ways, which I loved. I finished this book last night and I still can’t stop talking about it. I recommend this to everyone who loves a good, creepy zombie. Great book for the zombie lover in all of us!
Well, I have to say, if Vaccination was a television show I would be its number 1 fan! I’m not going to say it was the best zombie story I’ve ever read, but I do feel it was close. I couldn’t stop reading for a second, I had to know if Chase would ever reach his family, and the book never slowed down so you feel like you can’t stop in the middle of something good.
The zombies were creepy, and different in some ways, which I loved. I finished this book last night and I still can’t stop talking about it. I recommend this to everyone who loves a good, creepy zombie. Great book for the zombie lover in all of us!
August 1, 2015
The annoying things about this book:
1) There are quite a few spelling errors throughout. Also quite a few inconsistencies and continuity problems
2) The protagonist is a self-centered dick. I occasionally rooted for the zombies.
3) ANOTHER car wreck?!
The awesome things about this book:
1) The beginning location of this story. Even though there are a lot of inevitable tropes throughout the book, that beginning is unique.
2) Not a whiff of the typical gun zealotry in this book. A lot of zombie books get carried away with over detailed descriptions of guns. Another review called this "gun porn" and it can be overwhelming in the Zombie genre.
3) The writing itself is above average. Concise and distinct.
I'm giving this 3 stars. I'll read the next but if the protagonist doesn't de-asshole right quick, I'm going to pretend the zombies got him.
1) There are quite a few spelling errors throughout. Also quite a few inconsistencies and continuity problems
2) The protagonist is a self-centered dick. I occasionally rooted for the zombies.
3) ANOTHER car wreck?!
The awesome things about this book:
1) The beginning location of this story. Even though there are a lot of inevitable tropes throughout the book, that beginning is unique.
2) Not a whiff of the typical gun zealotry in this book. A lot of zombie books get carried away with over detailed descriptions of guns. Another review called this "gun porn" and it can be overwhelming in the Zombie genre.
3) The writing itself is above average. Concise and distinct.
I'm giving this 3 stars. I'll read the next but if the protagonist doesn't de-asshole right quick, I'm going to pretend the zombies got him.
December 13, 2013
What a delicious read! As a fan of Zombie / Apocalyptic fiction, I feel that this book delivered 100% and left me wanting more. Set in a mid sized city in Western New York, Chase finds himself in the midst of a zombie apocalypse set off by contaminated flu vaccinations. He has to fight his way through town and hordes of Zombies to find his kids and try to find a safe place for them. Tomasso's Zombies take the genre to a new level while still maintaining classic zombie behavior. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series to learn more about Chase and his quest and the direction that Tomasso's zombies are headed. THis is a must read for any fan of the genre.
December 10, 2014
Unlike a lot of zombie books that are simply full of action, this book had great characters (not the one dimensional characters I'm used to seeing in this genre), full descriptions of the scenery and gore which made me feel like I was running for my life myself, and surprisingly good dialogue. There are a few editing errors but this was still a great read. I love Tamasso's writing style, sarcasm, dark humor, and wit. I've read a dozen zombie books this week alone, this one is my favorite to date.
October 25, 2013
Phillip Tomasso’s VACCINATION is a quick and easy read. With short chapters and lots of action, there is enough suspense to keep pages turning. The characters are likable well developed and complex. It is not difficult to read 100 pages in a Phillip Tomasso thriller without realizing any time has passed. In that respect, VACCINATION is no different than Tomasso's other novels. It is a fast-paced, entertaining read. I cannot wait for his next book in the Vaccination Trilogy.
September 30, 2013
Up now on the COASM site, we take a look at the new book 'Vaccination' by the award winning author, Phillip Tomasso.
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If you are bored of the zombie genre, you have to pick up this novel and it will definitely change your mind.
Well paced, action packed, good characters and some really taut and thrilling scenes.
What more could you want?
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If you are bored of the zombie genre, you have to pick up this novel and it will definitely change your mind.
Well paced, action packed, good characters and some really taut and thrilling scenes.
What more could you want?
January 9, 2014
Vaccination was a great zombie read for me. There are a lot of zombie books out there, but this one kept the momentum going. There was action from beginning to end, and it was a different way to tell the same old story where it was interesting and entertaining. I will definitely want to read the next installment. The relationships between the characters weren't typical but they were great, and the main character was developed well.
September 28, 2013
If you are looking for a mix of "The Walking Dead" and "World War Z" then you've found the right book. Right from the beginning Tomasso gets your heart pounding, your mind racing and just when you think you have it figured out, WHAM! He comes out of left field with a twist. I cannot wait until the next book in the series. A must read for any zombie enthusiast!
October 19, 2013
very intensly graphic scenes. Im very glad to read a book that deals with a dad saving his kids and putting them first. very interesting twist that a 911 opperator who is on the front lines be one of the last to know about it. His learning curve was steep but he caught on quick and makes a few quick decisions that saves his and his family and friends lives.
August 20, 2014
Read the trilogy back-to-back. If you like zombie books, this is a decent series - a nice slant to the behaviors, interesting and likable characters, believable (in a zombie apocalypse-like way) scenarios.
October 8, 2014
What can I say…
What can I say about Phillip Tomasso’s book Vaccination? Only certain words come to mind. Awesome. Great. Interesting. Funny. And messed up. I use messed up because I cried at certain points in the book. Vaccination is definitely a book zombie lovers should read.
What can I say about Phillip Tomasso’s book Vaccination? Only certain words come to mind. Awesome. Great. Interesting. Funny. And messed up. I use messed up because I cried at certain points in the book. Vaccination is definitely a book zombie lovers should read.
March 22, 2015
Enjoyed this Kindle Unlimited selection and will grab the next in the series. An interesting take where a flu vaccination turns folks into zombies, so far the only folks who aren't turned into zombies are folks who did not get the flu shot. Constant action, decent GSP.
November 7, 2013
Really great action, can't wait for the next book.
November 10, 2014
Great zombie book. Couldn't put it down, ended up reading it front to back in one sitting.
Second time around, didn't enjoy it as much as the first time. still good.
Second time around, didn't enjoy it as much as the first time. still good.
April 27, 2014
Awesome!
Decided to try this new book and author cause I'm a big zombie book reader....fucking awesome. A must read. Hooked, hooked, hooked!
Decided to try this new book and author cause I'm a big zombie book reader....fucking awesome. A must read. Hooked, hooked, hooked!
March 20, 2015
I like the opening the author used. Good start, but more of a usual zombie read. Really 3.5.
March 22, 2015
I really hated Chase for awhile , with his selfish ways , I mean I kinda understood him but still no excuse.
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