Death System: A Zombicide: Invader Novel

Zombicide Universe

by S.A. Sidor

Cybernetically enhanced zombie-aliens want to devour the universe and only a crack team of murderous misfits can stop them, in this non-stop action-adventure from Invader

When decorated military pilot Shawna Bright is convicted of a heinous crime and incarcerated, she is determined to prove her innocence. However, flying the getaway ship during a prison break wrecks that hope. Forced to land on the terrifying Xeno-ridden planet, PK-L7, Shawna must survive both ravenous alien-zombies and a crew of dangerous criminals. When they discover Xenos with cybernetic implants, Shawna uncovers a deadly plan to wreak havoc across the universe. She must do everything in her power to stop it… even if she goes down in history as one of the bad guys.

352 pages, Paperback

Published February 20, 2024

Reviews

[Siobhain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Death System is one heck of a ride. Imagine a sort of Suicide Squad and Aliens with a sprinkle of Zombies and you still aren’t close to how awesome this is. Now first things first I will say to enjoy this one you don’t really need to have played Zombicide or Zombicide Invader but obviously if you have the enjoyment will be doubled. All you really need is to love sci-fi, zombies and mayhem (but well executed and paced mayhem).


I honestly adored this one. You are left on the edge of your seat while reading about cybernetic zombie aliens trying to take over a ship and potentially the world. Enter Shawna (who I loved) and a crew of dangerous criminals who need to survive and potentially stop the unthinkable. As you can expect from a zombie novel there is a lot of gore and guts, a lot of action and a lot of death. There’s also a lot of worry if the living are going to turn on each other as well as the undead aliens. Basically there is a lot going on but Sidor keeps the mayhem controlled and with a good plot. It’s safe to say if you love zombies and sci-fi this is one for you. With a heroine who I think would be best friends with Ripley and an undead horde to face you need to read Death System today.

[Cat Treadwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was far more fun than I'd anticipated! I enjoy SA Sidor's writing a lot, so it was a pleasure to see her take on space zombies (!), making a fairly ridiculous premise into a decent political horror/thriller. The characters were real, and having worked in the prison service, I was actually pleased to see attitudes reflected in the story (whether by chance or not, I don't know, but it was pretty accurate!).

The science-fiction backdrop was well thought-out and I enjoyed the ride, being regularly surprised at the twists and turns of the tale.

Excellent fun.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received as an ARC from Netgalley:

S A Sidor is such a tremendously fun author and this is yet another book that proves that. I'm still only a tiny bit familiar with the game Zombicide but the books related to the boardgame are really fun.

This is an prison escape gone wrong with all kinds of twists and turns. The characters are mostly evil aholes, only a few of them have any redeemable qualities. The fight sequences and action are top notch. Sidor comes up with so many weird aliens and I was here for every minute of it.

[Evan Ladouceur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Death System is a well constructed SF/Horror game novel. The action is brisk and the characters are better than the one-dimensional figures one might expect. That said, there is nothing new here, just familiar tropes executed with competence. I would pick up another book by author Sidor, whether sequel or something else.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced fun story. What could be worse than being wrongfully imprisoned? Well being that and then escaping …… into the hands of a meglomaniac and a zombie hoard. Oh yes, and trapped on a spaceship too!!! Thank you you to Aconyte Books and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

[Sean Danganan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another solid entry into the Zombicide invader universe! Easy to follow characters with believable motivations that drove each of their different intentions. Centering a story around a bunch of convicts always leads to great back stabbing story beat opportunities that this tiny store told. Confused by the ending though and was unclear if it was meant to be a set up for a potential fourth book?

[Vignesh S · Rating 3 out of 5]

I dont know if its me or the book but i wanted more from this one. There was nothing new here. Actions, characters, tropes everything is almost familiar but the names have changed and the overall book was written better than some others. The character work was also done better here.

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to S A Sidor, Aconyte Books and Netgalley for access to the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fun book! Our hero, Shawna Bright is a pilot who is thrown into multiple bad situations with zombies on a spaceship and on a desolate planet. Great characters and good writing in this fast-paced story. Recommended for those who enjoy zombies or a great space adventure.

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