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The Rise of Peter Troy #1
The Decayed Ones
Life has always been an uphill battle for Peter Troy. His obsession for zombie films was the only thing that kept him company when times got tough. After losing his job as a butcher at the local market and getting dumped by his girlfriend, all in the same day, Peter tried to close himself off from the world. His efforts were thwarted when his obsession actually became a reality. Follow Peter on his journey to redemption as he struggles with his mixed feelings of excitement and regret. Will he be able to adapt and excel in a world now being overrun by the living dead? Or will he fail to succeed as he did when the world was normal?
37 pages, ebook
First published February 21, 2014
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Joseph DiBartolo
8 books321 followersJoseph DiBartolo is a new author, avid reader, and film enthusiast who resides in South Florida. After many years wasted in other lines of work he decided to follow his long time dream of becoming a writer. A Timely Curse is his first publication and is of the paranormal variety at novella length.
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April 15, 2015
We all know “that guy,” the one who lives, breathes and is prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse just be the sheer number of movies he sees. Peter Troy is “that guy,” in Joseph DiBartolo’s short, but action-packed tale The Rise of Peter Troy: The Decayed Ones. You guessed it, all those movies have made Peter a true warrior when the real zombie apocalypse comes and those flesh-eating ghouls are on the prowl. Our Unlikely hero proves that he alone, is the supreme source for all things that truly kill zombies. As he gathers his ragtag gang, the journey begins to find safety, family and a way to survive as they take down one zombie at a time with a world overrun within hours. What has happened? A government conspiracy? Foreign terrorist warfare? Armegeddon? Or something even more vile and despicable?
Hats off to Joseph DiBartolo who has found a way to squeeze into the world that has been zombified to the max! Maybe he has something, making his tale short, gory, thrilling and ending it right at the edge of the proverbial cliff. Talk about character development, Peter is the poster boy for “having a bad week” and it just got worse, but lo and behold, Peter rises to the occasion and beyond! Great characters, humor, gore and good instructions on how to kill zombies, this felt like a whole lotta story on those itty-bitty pages! A new hero's been born, a new leader among men and women, and his name is Peter...zombies beware...
I received this copy from Joseph DiBartolo in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Rise of Peter Troy - Book 1
Publication Date: February 21, 2014
Publisher: Joseph DiBartolo
Genre: Scifi - Post Apocalyptic
Print Length: 37 pages
Available from: Amazon
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Hats off to Joseph DiBartolo who has found a way to squeeze into the world that has been zombified to the max! Maybe he has something, making his tale short, gory, thrilling and ending it right at the edge of the proverbial cliff. Talk about character development, Peter is the poster boy for “having a bad week” and it just got worse, but lo and behold, Peter rises to the occasion and beyond! Great characters, humor, gore and good instructions on how to kill zombies, this felt like a whole lotta story on those itty-bitty pages! A new hero's been born, a new leader among men and women, and his name is Peter...zombies beware...
I received this copy from Joseph DiBartolo in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Rise of Peter Troy - Book 1
Publication Date: February 21, 2014
Publisher: Joseph DiBartolo
Genre: Scifi - Post Apocalyptic
Print Length: 37 pages
Available from: Amazon
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
August 19, 2015
Enjoyed
Lord this book was really good. But also to short I so wanted to know what happens next :( .... And Nathan one dumb do for getting his girlfriend killed how u be a big guy and hesitant when in a situation like that. I need to get part 2 cause this was definitely a 5 star read. I didn't know if this was a vampire or zombie book lol until after the fact...
Lord this book was really good. But also to short I so wanted to know what happens next :( .... And Nathan one dumb do for getting his girlfriend killed how u be a big guy and hesitant when in a situation like that. I need to get part 2 cause this was definitely a 5 star read. I didn't know if this was a vampire or zombie book lol until after the fact...
February 20, 2017
I've read the first three books so far, and giving them all a 4-star rating. It's not necessarily a great story, and most of it will be forgettable, but I found it easy to read and enjoyed reading it. I did like he cause of the outbreak.
However, one plea to the author -- stop calling a group of zombies a hoard. They are a horde of zombies.
However, one plea to the author -- stop calling a group of zombies a hoard. They are a horde of zombies.
September 10, 2016
From the opening sentence, I knew it was going to be a fun ride. And I wasn’t disappointed. I felt like I was smack in the middle of a classic zombie movie—loved that! The author’s style and word choice made the action fast-paced and easy to visualize. You instantly root for the main character and, like any good horror story, there’s always the sense that you never know who’s going to still be alive on the next page. I really enjoyed seeing the chaos unfold through the eyes of an emerging hero. Real life may have stumped Peter Troy, but he was built for the zombie apocalypse.
This story was well-written, and so much fun that I went back and read it again a few days later. I liked the author’s take on zombies and I’m curious to see how it plays out. I will be eagerly awaiting the next installment of Peter Troy’s fight for survival.
This story was well-written, and so much fun that I went back and read it again a few days later. I liked the author’s take on zombies and I’m curious to see how it plays out. I will be eagerly awaiting the next installment of Peter Troy’s fight for survival.
March 3, 2017
I thought I would like this one better than I did, due to some higher review ratings by some GR friends. Unfortunately, I didn't quite catch on to Peter Troy as much as I wanted to.
Before the zombies, Peter was a dork. He worked at a meat market as a butcher, but was laid off. He dated pretty girls, but kept getting dumped. The latest dump revolved around his obsessive love of monster movies and zombies in particular. He was, all in all, a nerd, albeit a fairly good looking one (although this little factoid is self-disclosed, so authenticity may be a problem).
On the morning the zombies rise, Peter is taking out the trash and sees his former girlfriend, who just dumped him the night before, in the parking lot giving a neighbor mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The scene that ensues is quite funny, and I give the author props for that. And, in addition, props for the authentic feel to the South Florida neighborhood, particularly the crankly outdoor elevator and the stinky elevator shoot. I've had enough of those in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
I'm intrigued enough to continue the series, so off to the second part.
Before the zombies, Peter was a dork. He worked at a meat market as a butcher, but was laid off. He dated pretty girls, but kept getting dumped. The latest dump revolved around his obsessive love of monster movies and zombies in particular. He was, all in all, a nerd, albeit a fairly good looking one (although this little factoid is self-disclosed, so authenticity may be a problem).
On the morning the zombies rise, Peter is taking out the trash and sees his former girlfriend, who just dumped him the night before, in the parking lot giving a neighbor mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The scene that ensues is quite funny, and I give the author props for that. And, in addition, props for the authentic feel to the South Florida neighborhood, particularly the crankly outdoor elevator and the stinky elevator shoot. I've had enough of those in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
I'm intrigued enough to continue the series, so off to the second part.
March 23, 2014
So we all love The Walking Dead for one, simple and very obvious reason, right?
Oh, wait ... how'd that get in there. My bad. That's not it. *clears throat*
But whatever your reasons are for watching zombies, whether you're like normal people and like a good, disgusting flick, or you're like me and want to be prepared when the time comes and you have to kill your neighbor for trying to gnaw on your leg, the simple fact remains ... it's gonna happen.
Which is why I really liked Peter Troy.
He's kinda gross, kind of single and kind of unemployed. He's the sort of guy you would automatically peg as a serial killer. Not because he would rather sit in his skivvies all day and watch zombie movies then, oh, I dunno, work, or do adult stuff with his girlfriend (okay, I may be exaggerating on the skivvies bit), but the rest is true. The dude is obsessed with zombies, which I guess, is kinda a plus on his side because about five pages into the book, he has to kill his ex.
Now I know many of us don't need for our ex's to turn into zombies for us to want to kill them, but it really worked out for Peter.
So the long and the short of this book is this...
Don't dump a guy the day before the end of the world, especially one that can possibly protect you from getting killed.
I thought it was a very good lessen all in all. Well done, Mr. DiBartolo. Well done.
But aside from that, what did I take away from this book? That I am anxiously awaiting the next installment.
Oh, wait ... how'd that get in there. My bad. That's not it. *clears throat*
But whatever your reasons are for watching zombies, whether you're like normal people and like a good, disgusting flick, or you're like me and want to be prepared when the time comes and you have to kill your neighbor for trying to gnaw on your leg, the simple fact remains ... it's gonna happen.
Which is why I really liked Peter Troy.
He's kinda gross, kind of single and kind of unemployed. He's the sort of guy you would automatically peg as a serial killer. Not because he would rather sit in his skivvies all day and watch zombie movies then, oh, I dunno, work, or do adult stuff with his girlfriend (okay, I may be exaggerating on the skivvies bit), but the rest is true. The dude is obsessed with zombies, which I guess, is kinda a plus on his side because about five pages into the book, he has to kill his ex.
Now I know many of us don't need for our ex's to turn into zombies for us to want to kill them, but it really worked out for Peter.
So the long and the short of this book is this...
Don't dump a guy the day before the end of the world, especially one that can possibly protect you from getting killed.
I thought it was a very good lessen all in all. Well done, Mr. DiBartolo. Well done.
But aside from that, what did I take away from this book? That I am anxiously awaiting the next installment.
September 8, 2015
Imagine having your entire life change in the blink of an eye. This is what happens to Peter Troy one night after he contemplates what he wants to do with his life. He's had to put up with quite a few disappoints and wonders as to whether he'll ever get his life back on track. For a moment, it seems he never will. Until he realizes that the world has fallen apart around him. It's then that he's given a chance to redeem himself in a way he never thought possible.
A unique view into all things undead, Joseph DiBartolo hands you a story that stands out in more ways than one. We meet Peter Troy, a man who's content with the solitary life he leads. Many think he'll never amount to nothing. That he'll always remain the way he is now. How wrong they are!
Thrust into the heat of the moment, Peter must deal with the fact that people are turning into zombies all around him. To make matters worse, he's also taken others under his wing, something he never once considered doing. Though Peter's knowledge of the undead is extensive, he's never had to put that knowledge to good use. In his mind, it's knowledge he acquired out of habit.
Forced to do everything possible to survive, we get to see him and those he comes in contact with step up to the plate. Sure, they make decisions that aren't always hunky-dory, but at least Peter and the others are willing to do whatever is necessary to make sure they stay alive.
I can't wait to see what comes next for this unlikely band of survivors. Will we ever find out as to how people became infected? If so, what will they do once that knowledge comes to light? I'm loving the lore and the world Joseph has created, thus far. A truly intriguing read, this is one of those books that you're not going to want to put down once you get started.
A unique view into all things undead, Joseph DiBartolo hands you a story that stands out in more ways than one. We meet Peter Troy, a man who's content with the solitary life he leads. Many think he'll never amount to nothing. That he'll always remain the way he is now. How wrong they are!
Thrust into the heat of the moment, Peter must deal with the fact that people are turning into zombies all around him. To make matters worse, he's also taken others under his wing, something he never once considered doing. Though Peter's knowledge of the undead is extensive, he's never had to put that knowledge to good use. In his mind, it's knowledge he acquired out of habit.
Forced to do everything possible to survive, we get to see him and those he comes in contact with step up to the plate. Sure, they make decisions that aren't always hunky-dory, but at least Peter and the others are willing to do whatever is necessary to make sure they stay alive.
I can't wait to see what comes next for this unlikely band of survivors. Will we ever find out as to how people became infected? If so, what will they do once that knowledge comes to light? I'm loving the lore and the world Joseph has created, thus far. A truly intriguing read, this is one of those books that you're not going to want to put down once you get started.
November 16, 2015
Book 1
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This book introduces you to the beginning of the apocalypse. Peter's been dumped by his girlfriend and fired from his job as a meat monger. He feels his life sucks, but hey, he's got an abundance of science fiction/ horror movies to keep him occupied. At least, until he spots his ex-girlfriend giving a guy mouth-to-mouth across the way... or is she?
That's when the adventure begins. The story moves fast and the action is funny as well as a bit chaotic. What lost me was detail. There wasn't a great bit of detail. There's an instance where he meets Lena, a neighbor in his townhouse complex. She rushes over because she's afraid, but they never were really neighborly... but suddenly they're locking eyes and getting jealous at the rescue of big-boobed nurses! It was odd because nothing led up to the feelings, unless it was due to apocalyptic stress.
Also, I understand why Lena listened to Peter and his zombie tactics, but she, along with others were way too trusting in an apocalyptic world. Especially with Jim and Nathan! But it was a fun ride, so I moved on to book number two!
For the full review: http://tinyurl.com/p8zf8rk
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This book introduces you to the beginning of the apocalypse. Peter's been dumped by his girlfriend and fired from his job as a meat monger. He feels his life sucks, but hey, he's got an abundance of science fiction/ horror movies to keep him occupied. At least, until he spots his ex-girlfriend giving a guy mouth-to-mouth across the way... or is she?
That's when the adventure begins. The story moves fast and the action is funny as well as a bit chaotic. What lost me was detail. There wasn't a great bit of detail. There's an instance where he meets Lena, a neighbor in his townhouse complex. She rushes over because she's afraid, but they never were really neighborly... but suddenly they're locking eyes and getting jealous at the rescue of big-boobed nurses! It was odd because nothing led up to the feelings, unless it was due to apocalyptic stress.
Also, I understand why Lena listened to Peter and his zombie tactics, but she, along with others were way too trusting in an apocalyptic world. Especially with Jim and Nathan! But it was a fun ride, so I moved on to book number two!
For the full review: http://tinyurl.com/p8zf8rk
March 10, 2014
If you're looking for a warm and fuzzy book, this one is NOT for you. This book is for the bravest of heart who enjoy movies such as World War Z, Resident Evil and Walking Dead. If you want an adventurous book with heart-palpitating action and BLOOD and non-stop suspense, than I absolutely recommend this book!!!! There is a CH, but with a series, what do you expect??? It keeps you guessing until the next book comes out:) Great job on a new series!
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April 9, 2015Darn good!
Normally I don't like the shorter zombie style books as there isn't a lot to them other then killing zombies. But this one I really liked. The fact that Peter is walking in with a vast knowledge due to Zombie movies and games already makes this something special. Cause I mean really why does no one ever know anything about zombies in movies/books/tv?
Normally I don't like the shorter zombie style books as there isn't a lot to them other then killing zombies. But this one I really liked. The fact that Peter is walking in with a vast knowledge due to Zombie movies and games already makes this something special. Cause I mean really why does no one ever know anything about zombies in movies/books/tv?
July 15, 2015
I'm glad it is still daylight for a few hours!!
February 28, 2019
The Decayed Ones (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 1)
By Joseph DiBartolo
Genre - Fiction
Category - Short Story/Horror/Zombie/Series
Pages - 37
Publication Date - February 21, 2014
Format - Digital
Reviewed by William C. Bitner (https://booksinmylibraryblog.wordpres...)
Rating - 📙📙📙📙📙
From the first sentence “His interest always peaked with each decapitation or annihilation.” of The Decayed Ones (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 1), by Joseph DiBartolo, I was captivated. It’s not an easy task to keep this subject matter fresh and unique, but Joseph does a very good job of it. Even when some of the scenes are familiar from other such genre books or films Joseph puts his own little spin on each and every nuance of those scene. This is a easy, quick and very entertaining read. Also, it’s quite witty in its narrative. It’s the first of a 5 volume series that promises to bring many more pages of entertainment. Highly recommend if you need a zombie story fix or just need a short fun read. This is my first read by Joseph DiBartolo, but I’m so looking forward to continuing this series and reading his other works.
Synopsis (from the back cover): Life has always been an uphill battle for Peter Troy. His obsession for zombie films was the only thing that kept him company when times got tough. After losing his job as a butcher at the local market and getting dumped by his girlfriend, all in the same day, Peter tried to close himself off from the world. His efforts were thwarted when his obsession actually became a reality. Follow Peter on his journey to redemption as he struggles with his mixed feelings of excitement and regret. Will he be able to adapt and excel in a world now being overrun by the living dead? Or will he fail to succeed as he did when the world was normal?
About the Author: Joseph DiBartolo is a new author, avid reader, and film enthusiast who resides in South Florida. After many years wasted in other lines of work he decided to follow his long time dream of becoming a writer. A Timely Curse is his first publication and is of the paranormal variety at novella length.
Other books by Joseph DiBartolo: The Black Road (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 2), Mayhem (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 3), Extermination (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 4), The Devil’s Reveal (The Rise of Petr Troy - Volume 5), A Timely Curse and Essence (Battle for Blood - Book 1).
By Joseph DiBartolo
Genre - Fiction
Category - Short Story/Horror/Zombie/Series
Pages - 37
Publication Date - February 21, 2014
Format - Digital
Reviewed by William C. Bitner (https://booksinmylibraryblog.wordpres...)
Rating - 📙📙📙📙📙
From the first sentence “His interest always peaked with each decapitation or annihilation.” of The Decayed Ones (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 1), by Joseph DiBartolo, I was captivated. It’s not an easy task to keep this subject matter fresh and unique, but Joseph does a very good job of it. Even when some of the scenes are familiar from other such genre books or films Joseph puts his own little spin on each and every nuance of those scene. This is a easy, quick and very entertaining read. Also, it’s quite witty in its narrative. It’s the first of a 5 volume series that promises to bring many more pages of entertainment. Highly recommend if you need a zombie story fix or just need a short fun read. This is my first read by Joseph DiBartolo, but I’m so looking forward to continuing this series and reading his other works.
Synopsis (from the back cover): Life has always been an uphill battle for Peter Troy. His obsession for zombie films was the only thing that kept him company when times got tough. After losing his job as a butcher at the local market and getting dumped by his girlfriend, all in the same day, Peter tried to close himself off from the world. His efforts were thwarted when his obsession actually became a reality. Follow Peter on his journey to redemption as he struggles with his mixed feelings of excitement and regret. Will he be able to adapt and excel in a world now being overrun by the living dead? Or will he fail to succeed as he did when the world was normal?
About the Author: Joseph DiBartolo is a new author, avid reader, and film enthusiast who resides in South Florida. After many years wasted in other lines of work he decided to follow his long time dream of becoming a writer. A Timely Curse is his first publication and is of the paranormal variety at novella length.
Other books by Joseph DiBartolo: The Black Road (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 2), Mayhem (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 3), Extermination (The Rise of Peter Troy - Volume 4), The Devil’s Reveal (The Rise of Petr Troy - Volume 5), A Timely Curse and Essence (Battle for Blood - Book 1).
March 25, 2019
Good start to a nice little series, now to book 2
May 14, 2015
Peter Troy is a former butcher, fired, and a former boyfriend, dumped, who has woken up to the zombie apocalypse. With a congregated group of survivors, he sets off to find more survivors and possibly discover the mystery behind the outbreak.
I dug this story, brief as it is. Having a main character that is genuinely excited for a zombie outbreak, feeling that he has trained years for this via horror movies & video games, is a great twist on the standard apocalypse hero character. And I hope that there is more of this play-on-the-old standard in future installments. My only drawback being that I would like a bit more in the way of character development. It's tough to connect to characters when they're not given much in the way of background or dimension.
I feel that this series wants to head more into outlandish, over-the-top, zany (for a lack of a better term) territory. And it should, that would help Peter Troy stand out from the over saturated zombie market. No matter how Mr. DiBartolo chooses to proceed, I'm invested. Bring on more.
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*3.5/5
I received a gift copy of this book, these are my honest feelings.
I dug this story, brief as it is. Having a main character that is genuinely excited for a zombie outbreak, feeling that he has trained years for this via horror movies & video games, is a great twist on the standard apocalypse hero character. And I hope that there is more of this play-on-the-old standard in future installments. My only drawback being that I would like a bit more in the way of character development. It's tough to connect to characters when they're not given much in the way of background or dimension.
I feel that this series wants to head more into outlandish, over-the-top, zany (for a lack of a better term) territory. And it should, that would help Peter Troy stand out from the over saturated zombie market. No matter how Mr. DiBartolo chooses to proceed, I'm invested. Bring on more.
"Sometimes you'll need to make some noise if you want to survive the apocalypse"
The Mouths of Madness Podcastshow
www.facebook.com/themouthsofmadness
*3.5/5
I received a gift copy of this book, these are my honest feelings.
March 29, 2016
I have never reviewed a short story before and don't plan on doing any more in the future (with exception to the subsequent Peter Troy books), but am glad the I made an exception with DiBartolo's.
Everyone has their guilty pleasures, whether it be sweets, crappy T.V. shows, or expensive manicures. Peter Troy's is zombies. Now you may not think that is altogether odd seeing as many have jumped on this bandwagon since the airing of Walking Dead, but Peter takes his guilty pleasure to obsession status. He lives, eats, and breathes zombies to the point of losing his job and girlfriend. But what seems to be destroying his life, now becomes the source of saving himself and his new friends when a zombie outbreak reaches his hometown.
Peter Troy has become my little guilty pleasure! DiBartolo has created a fun suspenseful read balanced with just the right amount of humour. Being a short story, it is a quick read, but is engaging enough to satisfy and the cliff-hanger ending will have you typing amazon.com into your address bar to look for the second part in the series before you know it!
Well done Joseph DiBartolo!
4.5 stars
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Everyone has their guilty pleasures, whether it be sweets, crappy T.V. shows, or expensive manicures. Peter Troy's is zombies. Now you may not think that is altogether odd seeing as many have jumped on this bandwagon since the airing of Walking Dead, but Peter takes his guilty pleasure to obsession status. He lives, eats, and breathes zombies to the point of losing his job and girlfriend. But what seems to be destroying his life, now becomes the source of saving himself and his new friends when a zombie outbreak reaches his hometown.
Peter Troy has become my little guilty pleasure! DiBartolo has created a fun suspenseful read balanced with just the right amount of humour. Being a short story, it is a quick read, but is engaging enough to satisfy and the cliff-hanger ending will have you typing amazon.com into your address bar to look for the second part in the series before you know it!
Well done Joseph DiBartolo!
4.5 stars
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February 22, 2014
This book was gifted to me by the author and PR&ATR for an honest review. This is a serial about a down and out self-proclaimed "zombie expert" who sees his fantasy become reality. Peter has lost his job as a butcher and his girlfriend when the zombie apocalypse happens. He is a "expert" on zombies from all the games and movies he has watched. in the first novelette he has to kill his ex Lisa and help some other people survive. This is a fast paced story but keep in mind it is a series of shorts. I'm not really sure if I like Peter or not, he seems a little cock-sure and full of himself, but that might be just what he needs to survive. I can't wait for the next novelette in the series and I will definitely be following Peter Troy to the gory end. Bravo Mr DiBartolo for a great start to what looks like a good series. If you are a zombie enthusiast then this is a series for you, check it out on Amazon and Goodreads.
May 18, 2014
Peter is having a bad day. He's a fan of all things zombie and lucky for him he is. He loses his job the same day his girlfriend dumps him. This book is so funny. With lines like, "Now being very single with the possibility of the apocalypse on the horizon, he figured it wouldn't be the worst idea to explore some options." Only a zombie nerd would think about hooking up during the apocalypse. Another quote from the book I loved, "The actuality of him living in the coming of a zombie outbreak was a secret dream come true." I mean really? Who isn't making plans for the apocalypse and a zombie rise. I know I am! I'm big horror and especially B horror movie fan. This book took me back to watching those horror movies with my father. You can't help, but enjoy this book!!
June 19, 2014
Cool
Okay, what’s up with writing a zombie short story? Seriously? Maybe I wouldn’t mind if the story was mediocre, but The Rise of Peter Troy was a cool story. I really liked it. And the cliffhanger ending wasn’t so bad. It does make you want to purchase the next book, so it serves its purpose. I do say Joseph DiBartolo needs to play fair. We fans want to read more. We want a longer story with more action, more character growth, more senses input. Joseph is a great writer. It’s obvious the moment you open the book. But like I said, the only problem with this book, is that the story is too short. This is why I give the book only 4 stars. Still, I can’t wait until his next installment. For all you Zombie fans, put this book on your ‘To Read’ list. You will enjoy it.
Okay, what’s up with writing a zombie short story? Seriously? Maybe I wouldn’t mind if the story was mediocre, but The Rise of Peter Troy was a cool story. I really liked it. And the cliffhanger ending wasn’t so bad. It does make you want to purchase the next book, so it serves its purpose. I do say Joseph DiBartolo needs to play fair. We fans want to read more. We want a longer story with more action, more character growth, more senses input. Joseph is a great writer. It’s obvious the moment you open the book. But like I said, the only problem with this book, is that the story is too short. This is why I give the book only 4 stars. Still, I can’t wait until his next installment. For all you Zombie fans, put this book on your ‘To Read’ list. You will enjoy it.
September 24, 2014
My first foray into the mind of the author came with his story "A Timely Curse"� (review). In that tale he embraced his inner wolfpack. With “The Rise Of Peter Troy”� he gives us a taste of the apocalypse.
Peter is the ultimate zombie prepper. He’s the type of person that spends his spare time preparing himself for the apocalypse. To his credit, he has skills; and within the pages readers will follow along as this butcher puts to test all his planning and training.
"The Decayed Ones" is the first in an ongoing serial. I found the author’s style and characters were developed and written well, with the action keeping the pace moving along.
If you like apocalyptic settings and zombies then go and get this, but keep in mind this is the first in a serial.
Peter is the ultimate zombie prepper. He’s the type of person that spends his spare time preparing himself for the apocalypse. To his credit, he has skills; and within the pages readers will follow along as this butcher puts to test all his planning and training.
"The Decayed Ones" is the first in an ongoing serial. I found the author’s style and characters were developed and written well, with the action keeping the pace moving along.
If you like apocalyptic settings and zombies then go and get this, but keep in mind this is the first in a serial.
June 1, 2015
What can I say? Mr. DiBartolo delivered an awesome zombie apocalypse story!! As someone who has an unhealthy love for these dudes, I enjoyed this take on the rising stars.
Peter Troy is a guy after my own heart, he loves everything about zombies. The guy to be with when it all goes down and besides that he is an ex-butcher so he can really hack you out of a sticky situation! His obsession with them actually cost him his relationship, but when it comes to fruition who's eating who's words or who's eating who is more like it. This new adventure about a group of survivors that band together to survive the end of the world is exciting it was a short and fun read that I can't wait to start the next one. Join the ride :)
Peter Troy is a guy after my own heart, he loves everything about zombies. The guy to be with when it all goes down and besides that he is an ex-butcher so he can really hack you out of a sticky situation! His obsession with them actually cost him his relationship, but when it comes to fruition who's eating who's words or who's eating who is more like it. This new adventure about a group of survivors that band together to survive the end of the world is exciting it was a short and fun read that I can't wait to start the next one. Join the ride :)
February 23, 2014
Do you love Zombies? The Walking Dead? Thrills, chills, and creepy things that go bump in the night? Then this is the book for you! Joseph DiBartolo weaves a chilling tale of a changing world in this first volume of short stories. The action keeps you on hher edge of your seat and leaves you wanting more! I don't want to give away any spoilers for this exciting new series, but you will definitely be delighted with the pace, adventure, and gore this thrilling new volume offers! Available for the first time this weekend, get your copy now!!
March 10, 2014
This is an exciting read and a great start to a series I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of. If you like Zombies then you'll like this. It's fast paced from the start and you can feel, Peter's anticipation and excitement at the very thought of an actual Zombie apocalypse. Its gory and bloody, and I'm not usually scared but after I read this late at night I did run up the stairs to bed pretty quick! A well written heart-pounding read.
March 13, 2014
Horror stories are usually not my favorite genre, but I fell in love with Joseph DiBartolo’s books. This one is a novella; the first installment of a serial. The author crafts the characters and storylines so cleverly that it traps you into the chilly mood immediately. What I like the most is the author’s writing style; it’s engaging and enjoyable even if the story is so horrifying. I cannot wait to read the next installment!
April 26, 2015
Dear Author, Why is this story so short?? Please, give me more pages!!
As soon as it started I was hooked, it's excellent written, with great characters (Peter and Lena make a great team) there are a couple of action scenes with a little of gore and the market place chapter was awesome!! And then, it was over, the end, terminado, finito!! I was left wanting more, I must get the second book!!
*I received a Free copy in exchange for an Honest review*
As soon as it started I was hooked, it's excellent written, with great characters (Peter and Lena make a great team) there are a couple of action scenes with a little of gore and the market place chapter was awesome!! And then, it was over, the end, terminado, finito!! I was left wanting more, I must get the second book!!
*I received a Free copy in exchange for an Honest review*
May 21, 2014
I got this book as a gift from the author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is the first book in the series, I liked the characters and it was action packed right from the beginning, my only wish would have been that it was a little bit longer. It ended with a good cliffhanger, and I for one can't wait to find out what will happen next.
March 3, 2015
Other than the cliff hanger ending, which the author apologized for, this was a great book. It is another zombie book, but I found the writing good and the story looks like it is going to lead to something bigger. I also liked the characters especially Peter, who is a zombie addict and knows a little something about the zombie apocalypse coming his way.
April 27, 2015
***Excellent short story for horror fans***
The Rise of Peter Troy: The Decayed Ones is the first of a zombie/end of days trilogy. Action packed from the get-go, horror fans will appreciate the desperation, the blood, and the butchering. Not for the squeamish but perfect for the genre! Bravo to Mr. DiBartolo for this spicy intro to the series. Be warned, you'll want to read more!
The Rise of Peter Troy: The Decayed Ones is the first of a zombie/end of days trilogy. Action packed from the get-go, horror fans will appreciate the desperation, the blood, and the butchering. Not for the squeamish but perfect for the genre! Bravo to Mr. DiBartolo for this spicy intro to the series. Be warned, you'll want to read more!
February 20, 2014
Excellent book overall. Superb efforts in transitioning from story line, to emotion, to senses, and scenery. I instantly fell in love with every characters unique personality and their individual roles throughout the story. Best zombie short story of 2014 thus far!!!
February 21, 2015
Zombies everywhere
If you are in to zombies u will love this. it is a very well formed book. I didn't expect for the book to go how it does b u t it keeps u going!
If you are in to zombies u will love this. it is a very well formed book. I didn't expect for the book to go how it does b u t it keeps u going!
March 20, 2015
Suspenseful and scary story line! A colorful cast of characters! Nice cliffhanger and I am definitely looking forward to reading more.
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