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Vigilance
It started as whispers on the internet so unbelievable that by the time zombies showed up on the doorstep of Main Street America, the plague was unstoppable. Armies were slaughtered, governments fell, and the world as we had known it was gone. The vaulted accomplishments of humanity lay beneath the festering heel of a zombie horde.
Over a century later, the hidden city of Vigilance still thrives. A sanctuary against the many dangers of the new world it is protected by an elite warrior caste known as “Hunters”. These guardians scour the wastes for supplies and recover what they can of the past. Contained within their secret archive are stories that provide valuable historical insight into not only surviving the fall, but clues that might one day help humanity rise from the ashes.
Over a century later, the hidden city of Vigilance still thrives. A sanctuary against the many dangers of the new world it is protected by an elite warrior caste known as “Hunters”. These guardians scour the wastes for supplies and recover what they can of the past. Contained within their secret archive are stories that provide valuable historical insight into not only surviving the fall, but clues that might one day help humanity rise from the ashes.
- GenresZombies
297 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2014
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About the author
L.G. Pace III
12 books65 followersL.G.Pace III has spent several decades pouring creative energy into other things besides writing. He began his current journey by telling his two daughters bedtime stories about a magical realm and a hero named Terel. Though that story is still sitting unfinished in the electronic universe he has managed to bring many other stories out of the dark maelstrom of his mind for others to enjoy.
He dwells in the great state of Texas with his wife, novelist Michelle Pace and their children.
He dwells in the great state of Texas with his wife, novelist Michelle Pace and their children.
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February 27, 2014
I wanna preface this with saying, I’m not a zombie fan….until now. I’m a wuss. When the author asked me if I’d like an ARC, I was scared. I can’t lie. Now, I will say, this book had me checking every corner and walking around my house with all the lights on, but I LOVED every minute of it.
Archivist Sanderson says that with the world in the state it is now every story is precious. Because you never know what you will learn from someone else’s journey.
That quote pretty much sums up this story. What this book is is different journal entries from a WIDE variety of people who are just trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. I LOVE the way the author has different writing styles for each journal entry. There were moments that I was skeeved out, there were moments where I was wondering how the hell it got to this point and there were parts where I was laughing as well. To me, this just shows that the author knows what he’s doing. Quotes like
Vodka rocks. That is all.
and
Fuck the world that fucks you.
make up for the fact that there are goo-dripping zombies everywhere. This book was very well-written and it made me think…not to mention it freaked me the hell out. I’d LOVE to see a novel about the members of Vigilance!
I definitely would recommend this book for fans of post-apocalyptic literature as well as someone who is just looking for a good creeping out.
Archivist Sanderson says that with the world in the state it is now every story is precious. Because you never know what you will learn from someone else’s journey.
That quote pretty much sums up this story. What this book is is different journal entries from a WIDE variety of people who are just trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. I LOVE the way the author has different writing styles for each journal entry. There were moments that I was skeeved out, there were moments where I was wondering how the hell it got to this point and there were parts where I was laughing as well. To me, this just shows that the author knows what he’s doing. Quotes like
Vodka rocks. That is all.
and
Fuck the world that fucks you.
make up for the fact that there are goo-dripping zombies everywhere. This book was very well-written and it made me think…not to mention it freaked me the hell out. I’d LOVE to see a novel about the members of Vigilance!
I definitely would recommend this book for fans of post-apocalyptic literature as well as someone who is just looking for a good creeping out.
February 19, 2014
An episodic recounting of a zombie apocalypse as told from the journals of some who survived and some who didn't. The characters range from a book enthusiast(fangirl type-priceless) to a pimp working his 'hoes in the new, gore-ridden landscape. It's a great read for those who love post-apocalyptic stuff and horror, though it's pretty funny at times.
March 4, 2014
My Review:
I LOVE LOVE LOVED this novel. There was no way I was 'shambling' through it. I am thoroughly happy the author gifted me a review copy to read. It was the perfect novel for me to read right now. Man! This book.. Right here folks.
This is a compilation of archived journal entries that were documented when the zombie apocalypse began. The entries are made from various walks of life; from 19yr old clueless teen to a hardcore Navy Seal. Every. Walk. Of. Life. The crazy part of this book is that it's totally fiction. It's so well written that it feels and reads totally real. There's even a SUPERHERO!! Yes, a real life superhero. I effin loved him. he was my favorite person in the whole book... him and the archivist. Too bad the two of them couldn't get together.!!.
The author does so well at penning the voice of each individual, he created a wonderful reality within his novel. I found myself believing that this was true accounts. I was completely engaged and mesmerized by the stories.
There were so many stories I cheered when they were saved. There were some I wept for. The journal entry of Betty Simmers was one. The journal of Catherine Bellon was another. My heart broke for these women. But reading their story, as well as so many of the others, I quickly began to assess who I am and what I have to offer if the end nears. I loved how some of the stories merged together within the book. I loved the viewpoints and takes the author makes. I loved the bitterness I began to feel against our military government.
This book isn't just about surviving the zombies. The tagline for the book is, "Quiet: The dead can hear you." Screw that. "Quiet: The Living Can Hear You!" It becomes a cathartic reality to read that if you're a graphic designer, run of the mill office assistant, hell .. a soccer mom, what use will you be in the end? One of the things the author touches base on is the evacuation camps and how the military "processes" the living. Or how evil and sick animal instincts in human nature pines us against one another.
Favorite Stories:
Beth Sanderson (because honestly, this would be me in the end).
Nathan Brill - BRILLIANT idea behind their story.
St. Miles Thompson
Bobbie Grader
Negatives:
These aren't really "negatives" per se', just observations that I made.
1. What was the time elapse? - I wish the archivist in the beginning, or in the end, would have made a notation of the date of the first journal entry to a date of the last entry. In one aspect I thought the apocalypse was only a few years. In another story it seemed like it was 30+ years. This had me just a lot confused. At the end of each chapter there is a inscription of additional notes. This would be a great place to put something like, "Year 12 After Zombie Rise" or something to that effect. Just so the reader has a timeline of events.
2. I needed to read the story of Vigilance itself. - There is nothing about Kane and how he got his start. There is no introduction into how Vigilance got started. I mean we learn about Beallie and his refuge, but Kane? With a name like Kane? I need to sink my teeth into his start and what got him into building for the inevitable.
3. Kanes - In the Prologue we learn about Jeremiah Kane. He's the founder of Vigilance. However, in Nathan Brill's story, we learn the leader is Phillip Kane. I don't know if it's a time lapse and a predecessor took over, or, if in fact the author confused his leader's name. This goes back to the dating the entries in #1
The two journal entries I didn't like were, ironically, both of the pastor's stories. They just didn't engage me the way the others did.
I LOVE LOVE LOVED this novel. There was no way I was 'shambling' through it. I am thoroughly happy the author gifted me a review copy to read. It was the perfect novel for me to read right now. Man! This book.. Right here folks.
This is a compilation of archived journal entries that were documented when the zombie apocalypse began. The entries are made from various walks of life; from 19yr old clueless teen to a hardcore Navy Seal. Every. Walk. Of. Life. The crazy part of this book is that it's totally fiction. It's so well written that it feels and reads totally real. There's even a SUPERHERO!! Yes, a real life superhero. I effin loved him. he was my favorite person in the whole book... him and the archivist. Too bad the two of them couldn't get together.!!.
The author does so well at penning the voice of each individual, he created a wonderful reality within his novel. I found myself believing that this was true accounts. I was completely engaged and mesmerized by the stories.
There were so many stories I cheered when they were saved. There were some I wept for. The journal entry of Betty Simmers was one. The journal of Catherine Bellon was another. My heart broke for these women. But reading their story, as well as so many of the others, I quickly began to assess who I am and what I have to offer if the end nears. I loved how some of the stories merged together within the book. I loved the viewpoints and takes the author makes. I loved the bitterness I began to feel against our military government.
This book isn't just about surviving the zombies. The tagline for the book is, "Quiet: The dead can hear you." Screw that. "Quiet: The Living Can Hear You!" It becomes a cathartic reality to read that if you're a graphic designer, run of the mill office assistant, hell .. a soccer mom, what use will you be in the end? One of the things the author touches base on is the evacuation camps and how the military "processes" the living. Or how evil and sick animal instincts in human nature pines us against one another.
Favorite Stories:
Beth Sanderson (because honestly, this would be me in the end).
Nathan Brill - BRILLIANT idea behind their story.
St. Miles Thompson
Bobbie Grader
Negatives:
These aren't really "negatives" per se', just observations that I made.
1. What was the time elapse? - I wish the archivist in the beginning, or in the end, would have made a notation of the date of the first journal entry to a date of the last entry. In one aspect I thought the apocalypse was only a few years. In another story it seemed like it was 30+ years. This had me just a lot confused. At the end of each chapter there is a inscription of additional notes. This would be a great place to put something like, "Year 12 After Zombie Rise" or something to that effect. Just so the reader has a timeline of events.
2. I needed to read the story of Vigilance itself. - There is nothing about Kane and how he got his start. There is no introduction into how Vigilance got started. I mean we learn about Beallie and his refuge, but Kane? With a name like Kane? I need to sink my teeth into his start and what got him into building for the inevitable.
3. Kanes - In the Prologue we learn about Jeremiah Kane. He's the founder of Vigilance. However, in Nathan Brill's story, we learn the leader is Phillip Kane. I don't know if it's a time lapse and a predecessor took over, or, if in fact the author confused his leader's name. This goes back to the dating the entries in #1
The two journal entries I didn't like were, ironically, both of the pastor's stories. They just didn't engage me the way the others did.
March 14, 2014
Amazing! I was lucky enough to be a Beta for this and absolutely loved it!
I was never one to like zombie or horror books and movies but this one had my attention from the very beginning!
Get ready for surprises and to be impressed!
I was never one to like zombie or horror books and movies but this one had my attention from the very beginning!
Get ready for surprises and to be impressed!
March 3, 2014
I decided to try something new, and Vigilance was for sure new for me. I've never read books about zombies and I am glad i gave this one a try. It's written so well, and has you on the edge of your seat. I srsly had nightmares a few nights, but they were worth it. L.G. Pace did an amazing job with this book. I am looking forward to reading more books from him.
September 9, 2016
I really did enjoy this book. Each character had a unique story to tell.
I would love a story that includes more stories about the people that actually end up in Vigilance.
I would love a story that includes more stories about the people that actually end up in Vigilance.
October 18, 2015
I grabbed Vigilance when it was on sale for 99 cents. Not only is it by an author whose other works I had on my Kindle Wish List, it came recommended by my friend Laura. She’s one of my go to tell me what to read next friends. She’s introduced me to some amazing books before.
I’m a huge zombie fan, it’s a thing for our family, we love zombies, we love pretending we are planning for the zombie apocalypse (with the kids) (not that I necessarily want to live through it), it’s just some (possibly twisted) fun for us. When Laura said this was a must read, it surprised me because typically she sends me the book that will wring every last emotion from me. Zombie apocalypse? I’m all over it.
Vigilance was really cool. Instead of being just a telling of how people fought the zombies and survived, this is a set of journal entries that were either found or turned over to the archivist. It details what each of these people went through at the beginning of the zombie craziness and whether they survived or not.
The journal entries come from both men and women, people of different ages, from different cities in the US, and the writing style of each character is uniquely their own. No one sounds like a person you read a few entries previously, no one reminds you of another character, each character is written in their own individual tone. That can’t be an easy task for an author to take on. L.G. Pace III excels at it.
I have to say I think this is my most favorite zombie book I have ever read. It was different that any other book in this genre that I have ever read.
I’m so glad my friend told me this was a must read because I totally agree.
5 zombie loving stars from me!
I’m a huge zombie fan, it’s a thing for our family, we love zombies, we love pretending we are planning for the zombie apocalypse (with the kids) (not that I necessarily want to live through it), it’s just some (possibly twisted) fun for us. When Laura said this was a must read, it surprised me because typically she sends me the book that will wring every last emotion from me. Zombie apocalypse? I’m all over it.
Vigilance was really cool. Instead of being just a telling of how people fought the zombies and survived, this is a set of journal entries that were either found or turned over to the archivist. It details what each of these people went through at the beginning of the zombie craziness and whether they survived or not.
The journal entries come from both men and women, people of different ages, from different cities in the US, and the writing style of each character is uniquely their own. No one sounds like a person you read a few entries previously, no one reminds you of another character, each character is written in their own individual tone. That can’t be an easy task for an author to take on. L.G. Pace III excels at it.
I have to say I think this is my most favorite zombie book I have ever read. It was different that any other book in this genre that I have ever read.
I’m so glad my friend told me this was a must read because I totally agree.
5 zombie loving stars from me!
March 11, 2014
The Zombie genre has become one of my absolute favorites. I'm kind of picky about my zombie books. How did Vigilance stack up? Expectations surpassed. By far!
This story is SO much different from anything I've read lately. It's a compilation of people's journal entries from when the zombie apocalypse began to many years into it. All sorts of different people. Which makes the book very interesting! You get points of view from men and women. From different parts of the US. From different backgrounds. I even got a little bit of a dystopia fix (because I'm a dystopia book junkie). Every story was unique with a very distinct voice - Pace did a great job of changing the style of each story so it was believable that each one was written by someone different.
This was the first book from L.G. Pace that I've read and it won't be my last! I highly recommend this to anyone who loves zombie books!
This story is SO much different from anything I've read lately. It's a compilation of people's journal entries from when the zombie apocalypse began to many years into it. All sorts of different people. Which makes the book very interesting! You get points of view from men and women. From different parts of the US. From different backgrounds. I even got a little bit of a dystopia fix (because I'm a dystopia book junkie). Every story was unique with a very distinct voice - Pace did a great job of changing the style of each story so it was believable that each one was written by someone different.
This was the first book from L.G. Pace that I've read and it won't be my last! I highly recommend this to anyone who loves zombie books!
April 9, 2014
I met the author of this book at the Houston author bash. I think he was the only one who was promoting a zombie book. So of course I was interested. I've read other journal type zombie books but this one was different due to the fact that it was a bunch of short zombies stories told from different POVs. They all came together very nicely and focused on a town called Vigilance. Some stories were better than others. At times I wish their were less stories but each story was longer. I feel no matter what, you will walk away with a relatable character. Overall I liked it. I would recommend it for any zombie fan.
July 4, 2015
When I heard this was a zombie book, I was a little leery on reading it - I'm not a huge fan of zombie horror books, and since I never read reviews, I didn't know what to expect.
Getting different points of view from different people experiencing the end of humanity was such a refreshing way to show how the end came to be.
What would happen at the end of the world, and who would you become. Hear the stories from just about every point of view - the good and the bad - and see how different characters had to change their lives and their outlook in order to survive and thrive in this new world.
Getting different points of view from different people experiencing the end of humanity was such a refreshing way to show how the end came to be.
What would happen at the end of the world, and who would you become. Hear the stories from just about every point of view - the good and the bad - and see how different characters had to change their lives and their outlook in order to survive and thrive in this new world.
September 1, 2015
If you enjoy watching The Walking Dead this is for you. Each chapter is from the journal of a different character. Some survived, some joined a new group called Vigilance and others were superheroes. Very exciting and intriguing reading. I received a copy from a FB contest and put off reading it for no reason, now I wish I hadn't. I have to say my favorite entry is the girl and her ereaders, she never stops reading until there's no power. The effort to get a solar charger is epic.
April 13, 2016
I must admit, I LOVED this one by L.G. Pace. I was skeptical coming in but I was hooked from page one and couldn't wait to see what happened next. The writing is fluid and flawless. The plot is woven in such a way that it becomes impossible to not be completely engrossed. I can't say enough about Vigilance. Well done, Pace.
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