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TCC: A Zombie Chronicle #2
The Common Cold: A Zombie Chronicle - Cabin Fever
This gripping, fast-paced sequel finds our band of survivors set up camp at Tom's lakeside cabin in the Rockies. The isolated location and the imminent arrival of snow lull them into a false sense of security that they will be safe from further zombie attacks.
Joining forces with a stranded military helicopter crew, the disparate group are obliged to work together to make their lives more bearable until they can figure out a plan of action.
This proves to be much harder than they envisage as Mother Nature has a particularly nasty trick up her sleeve that will challenge their resourcefulness to the limit. As the weather conditions deteriorate, the situation becomes more fraught as one of the group turns out not to be what they seem.
Joining forces with a stranded military helicopter crew, the disparate group are obliged to work together to make their lives more bearable until they can figure out a plan of action.
This proves to be much harder than they envisage as Mother Nature has a particularly nasty trick up her sleeve that will challenge their resourcefulness to the limit. As the weather conditions deteriorate, the situation becomes more fraught as one of the group turns out not to be what they seem.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2013
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December 29, 2013
WOW another gripping addictive zombiefest, the 2nd book in the common cold Zombie Chronicle series. Plus another sleepless night for me as I simply couldnt put this down till my last digital page.
After Daniel and Janet follow Rob across the pond to the US we are introduced to more survivors and finally they are all settling into Toms lakeside cabin and we as the reader are briefly lulled into false sense of security...but only briefly.
The helicopter crew arriving at the beginning makes this book more indepth and adds interest and despite us knowing the original group from book 1; David manages to blend this group seamlessly with our favorite regulars. The group works well together and each person is realistic and believable, his creative writing brings the characters to life and there will always be someone we can relate to.
Its another easy fast-paced read and just as good as book one. I loved Zoe its so good to see a kickass gal not screaming at her own shadow and relieved you haven't killed her off...please don't...can we keep her...in book 3!
I loved how David added the anticipation of heavy snowfall bringing a brilliant dangerous and terrifying new twist from mother nature. I wish I could say more but I wont spoil it. Also the added fear of cheetahs and no not the furrykind. Davids particularly good at adding suspense and a fantastic twist as these zombies start to learn to track their prey. Plus the fact of catching this mutating virus from close contact and blood makes it even more terrifying.
My only thing is Id love to findout why this particular group haven't caught the "cold", the first book touched on some ideas so it would be good to find out more in book 3. I would definitely suggest reading book 1 first to get the full story behind most of the characters.
I couldnt stop reading till last page and Im gutted its ended and I cant wait for book 3...Hurry....
After Daniel and Janet follow Rob across the pond to the US we are introduced to more survivors and finally they are all settling into Toms lakeside cabin and we as the reader are briefly lulled into false sense of security...but only briefly.
The helicopter crew arriving at the beginning makes this book more indepth and adds interest and despite us knowing the original group from book 1; David manages to blend this group seamlessly with our favorite regulars. The group works well together and each person is realistic and believable, his creative writing brings the characters to life and there will always be someone we can relate to.
Its another easy fast-paced read and just as good as book one. I loved Zoe its so good to see a kickass gal not screaming at her own shadow and relieved you haven't killed her off...please don't...can we keep her...in book 3!
I loved how David added the anticipation of heavy snowfall bringing a brilliant dangerous and terrifying new twist from mother nature. I wish I could say more but I wont spoil it. Also the added fear of cheetahs and no not the furrykind. Davids particularly good at adding suspense and a fantastic twist as these zombies start to learn to track their prey. Plus the fact of catching this mutating virus from close contact and blood makes it even more terrifying.
My only thing is Id love to findout why this particular group haven't caught the "cold", the first book touched on some ideas so it would be good to find out more in book 3. I would definitely suggest reading book 1 first to get the full story behind most of the characters.
I couldnt stop reading till last page and Im gutted its ended and I cant wait for book 3...Hurry....
February 16, 2014
Great zombie read. it's gory, fast paced & I couldn't put it down! I would liked to have heard more about Angela, I really appreciated the token 'religious' nut that's needed during any apocalypse. Also, it was a nice touch having the group of militants, love to see people like that get their comeuppance for their dirty deeds, fictional or otherwise!
I think we're due a loss in the group, I don't think it's feasible that these survivors haven't suffered this yet. As much as I fall in love with characters I also like to be shocked by a surprise death, heartless I know, but it's the apocalypse! I love chuck, seriously, what does that man not carry in those bottomless pockets of his? Stronger female characters is great but I want to see them less in the cabin and more of a force to be reckoned with. The part with Kimberly on the roof, I want more of that!
Can't wait for the next one!
I think we're due a loss in the group, I don't think it's feasible that these survivors haven't suffered this yet. As much as I fall in love with characters I also like to be shocked by a surprise death, heartless I know, but it's the apocalypse! I love chuck, seriously, what does that man not carry in those bottomless pockets of his? Stronger female characters is great but I want to see them less in the cabin and more of a force to be reckoned with. The part with Kimberly on the roof, I want more of that!
Can't wait for the next one!
October 29, 2016
The second part of The Common Cold series. I enjoyed it very much, and just wanted it to go on for longer than it did. The author has a very good imagination and is able to come up with clever twists on the zombie genre. Much thought has been given to keeping up the scare factor without just resorting to gore and yet more gore for the sake of it. I like the way the zombies are becoming more cunning and intelligent. Won't go into too much details in case I spoil the surprise for other readers but will be much more wary of where I tred in the snow in future.
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