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The Book of Riley #1-4
The Book of Riley: Books 1-4
When the zombie apocalypse strikes without warning the fearless American bulldog Riley quickly discovered that it was up to her to keep the pack safe. Together with Yorkshire terrier Ben-Ben and former archenemy Patches the cat, Riley struggles to keep the zombies at bay while helping her favorite human, Jessie, as they travel cross-country. They are a rag-tag group of survivors, who, when pushed to the limit, realize that they are all each other has.
Books 1-4 + a bonus short story Pulse
Books 1-4 + a bonus short story Pulse
530 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2013
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April 22, 2018
What could be worse for Riley than facing a zombie apocalypse? Well, facing it with an incontinent, timid Yorkie called BenBen and a supercilious, devious cat called Patches and her two-legged pack mates to look after. But then Riley is a 90lb female American Bulldog and she's got a big advantage over zombies--a bigger bite...
I started these books last night and can't put them down. If you like dogs (even if zombies aren't your thing) you will love these books. This is life from a dog's pov, and it's brilliantly done, genuinely funny, sad and exciting all at the same time.
As always, I'll update when done...
Finished. Jeez. I was ranting. Then I discovered there's one more in the series. Book V. Just as well Mr Tufo! What a place to leave Riley's story.
This is not great literature. There's much that needs editing. But, boy, what entertainment! Riley and her pals are great. Recommended for zombie and/or dog lovers. Not so much for anyone else...
I'm off to start Book V.
I started these books last night and can't put them down. If you like dogs (even if zombies aren't your thing) you will love these books. This is life from a dog's pov, and it's brilliantly done, genuinely funny, sad and exciting all at the same time.
As always, I'll update when done...
Finished. Jeez. I was ranting. Then I discovered there's one more in the series. Book V. Just as well Mr Tufo! What a place to leave Riley's story.
This is not great literature. There's much that needs editing. But, boy, what entertainment! Riley and her pals are great. Recommended for zombie and/or dog lovers. Not so much for anyone else...
I'm off to start Book V.
February 21, 2014
I have such mixed feelings about this book. On one end, I loved the premise. Mark Tufo captures the inner world of dogs (and one cat) so amusingly well. It takes a slight effort for you to translate doggie speak (i.e- metal bees=bullets, wheelers=cars, viewers=windows, etc), but once you get the hang of it, the book becomes ever-so endearing. The Book of Riley is much like Homeward Bound meets the Walking Dead.
My problem with the book is that it is often times too simplistic in style, syntax, and plot. the last 100 pages (give or take)of the series seemed rushed and full of conveniences. While I absolutely loved the animal banter and perspective (which was almost perfect), the human centered sections fell flat and predictable; The book's flow was askew at times.
I will say that Tufo does a very good job at throwing little curves at you. I wish that was harnessed more often! I am willing to forgive much of my said grievances because I am completely in love with how the animals were captured on page, and I am in love with the uniqueness of the premise.
All in all, one of the cutest and most unique takes on the genre.
My problem with the book is that it is often times too simplistic in style, syntax, and plot. the last 100 pages (give or take)of the series seemed rushed and full of conveniences. While I absolutely loved the animal banter and perspective (which was almost perfect), the human centered sections fell flat and predictable; The book's flow was askew at times.
I will say that Tufo does a very good job at throwing little curves at you. I wish that was harnessed more often! I am willing to forgive much of my said grievances because I am completely in love with how the animals were captured on page, and I am in love with the uniqueness of the premise.
All in all, one of the cutest and most unique takes on the genre.
February 16, 2018
Amazingly wonderful great box set
I loved the books 1 - 4 and i cant wait to read book number five. OMG I couldn't put my phone down. I truly hope that other people get these books. U will not be disappointed. Trust me when I say u will be hooked.lots of love.
I loved the books 1 - 4 and i cant wait to read book number five. OMG I couldn't put my phone down. I truly hope that other people get these books. U will not be disappointed. Trust me when I say u will be hooked.lots of love.
April 9, 2022
There are five books in the series, but I'm counting them as one.
It's a pretty good book and kept me reading, but there's not anything new or special about it. The opening of book 5 pretty much killed the point of the whole story for me, but I would still read more from this author.
It's a pretty good book and kept me reading, but there's not anything new or special about it. The opening of book 5 pretty much killed the point of the whole story for me, but I would still read more from this author.
December 10, 2017
The Book of Riley 1-4
Another amazing story from Mark Tufo. Easily my new favorite author. Tufo creates characters that truly live and has done so once again with Riley.
Another amazing story from Mark Tufo. Easily my new favorite author. Tufo creates characters that truly live and has done so once again with Riley.
June 26, 2019
Very good read, abit strange at first coming from dogs point of view but still very enjoyable.
September 3, 2019
Good
Very good, unusual. The zombie apocalypse from animals perspective. I really liked all the main characters and look forward to reading more of Mr. Tufos work.
Very good, unusual. The zombie apocalypse from animals perspective. I really liked all the main characters and look forward to reading more of Mr. Tufos work.
May 21, 2020
I devoured this series
Loved the characters and how they developed. I would say more but I’d spoil it for others. Wish there were more stories to follow these characters.
Loved the characters and how they developed. I would say more but I’d spoil it for others. Wish there were more stories to follow these characters.
July 22, 2021
Everything by this man is pure gold
August 1, 2021
I liked it, it was a different view of the same zombie story, and a funny one too. Interesting and funny, I recommend it as a light reading
February 8, 2024
Page turner
I got invested in the story. Short read and it's fast paced. I read it twice. I love this pack.
I got invested in the story. Short read and it's fast paced. I read it twice. I love this pack.
February 29, 2016
Wonderfully written.
I didn't think that I would enjoy a book written from the aspect of a dog, but I should have taken into account, WHO wrote the book. It is another awesome book written by Mr.Tufo.
I loved reading from the aspect of the animals and I sometimes forgot that I was reading from the dogs aspect. Riley and Patches were so protective and caring that it was like they were people I was reading about and not animals.
I wish that I knew how Riley was and what really happened to her. If u have read the Zombie Fallout series you will understand what I mean.
Another hit for Mr Tufo. Thank you for sharing your worlds with us.
I didn't think that I would enjoy a book written from the aspect of a dog, but I should have taken into account, WHO wrote the book. It is another awesome book written by Mr.Tufo.
I loved reading from the aspect of the animals and I sometimes forgot that I was reading from the dogs aspect. Riley and Patches were so protective and caring that it was like they were people I was reading about and not animals.
I wish that I knew how Riley was and what really happened to her. If u have read the Zombie Fallout series you will understand what I mean.
Another hit for Mr Tufo. Thank you for sharing your worlds with us.
January 25, 2016
Great addition or stand alone series. Mark Tufo had developed his characters in such a way that I become attached to them and anxiously await the next book in each of the series I have read thus far. I will eventually get to all of them, but so far, I have never been disappointed in the action, the humor and his skill at telling the stories. We personally share a lot in common in our lives and maybe this helps me to relate to his stories better, but all in all, I do believe the stories will relate to anyone who loves this genre and the spin he puts into his tales.
April 7, 2014
Best book ever, it made me laugh, it made me cry, and every emotion inbetween but I soooooooooo love this book - the ending made me sad though.:(
this author is amazing and so is his series of books, but he pulls on my heart strings too much.
this author is amazing and so is his series of books, but he pulls on my heart strings too much.
January 9, 2019
Actually a damn fine read !
I was somewhat sceptical about reading a book about the challenges of 2 dogs & a cat travelling with a teen girl across the country with zombies & bad guys after them. After the first few pages though I really got into the and ended reading ALL of the books in the series. This adventure story is a 'side bar' story that meshes in with a much larger story that really grips the reader. I liked the way the author, Mark Tufo, wrote both stories and meshed them intricately together in such a style that is truly amazing and further demonstrates the great talent & skills of a master story teller. 5 stars !!! Great humour & imagination that is 1 of a kind.
I was somewhat sceptical about reading a book about the challenges of 2 dogs & a cat travelling with a teen girl across the country with zombies & bad guys after them. After the first few pages though I really got into the and ended reading ALL of the books in the series. This adventure story is a 'side bar' story that meshes in with a much larger story that really grips the reader. I liked the way the author, Mark Tufo, wrote both stories and meshed them intricately together in such a style that is truly amazing and further demonstrates the great talent & skills of a master story teller. 5 stars !!! Great humour & imagination that is 1 of a kind.
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