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Invasion of the Dead #1
Aftermath
Australia... a vast, sprawling land, filled with perilous terrain and countless dangerous animals... but nothing as dangerous as this...
Deep beneath defence headquarters in the Australian Capital Territory, the last ranking Army chief considers the collapse of his country, and the contingency plan to win it back.
One hundred and fifty miles away, five twenty-something friends returning from a month-long camping trip slowly discover that the world has turned horribly wrong, that a virus has ravaged the entire east coast of Australia.
The dead now walk the land, seeking flesh and blood. Armed with dwindling ammunition, the friends must overcome their differences, utilize their individual skills, and face unimaginable horrors as they fight to reach their hometown...
Deep beneath defence headquarters in the Australian Capital Territory, the last ranking Army chief considers the collapse of his country, and the contingency plan to win it back.
One hundred and fifty miles away, five twenty-something friends returning from a month-long camping trip slowly discover that the world has turned horribly wrong, that a virus has ravaged the entire east coast of Australia.
The dead now walk the land, seeking flesh and blood. Armed with dwindling ammunition, the friends must overcome their differences, utilize their individual skills, and face unimaginable horrors as they fight to reach their hometown...
326 pages, ebook
First published January 18, 2013
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Owen Baillie
14 books67 followersI live in Melbourne, Australia with my wife and three children. I grew up reading Stephen King, Richard Matheson, and Jean Auel, amongst others. I love hearing a good story, particulary with a fantastic element, but my bookcases are filled with an eclectic mix of authors. My writing is the first priority of the day before I head off to my full time job!
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March 5, 2014
A distinctly original and refreshingly new Zombie novel!
Not all Zombies are the same…
Aftermath: Invasion of the dead (book 1) is the start of an exciting series set within an eclectic post-apocalyptic world of far-reaching premise and vision. Owen Baillie’s ‘new world’ is like nothing I have ever encountered before; with Australia as a vast wilderness full of terrifying danger and sinister deadly secrets. Blood-curdling dramatic action and shocking revelations make your skin crawl, as you explore the aftermath of a cataclysmic event so enormous that it makes you wonder how humans will cope.
Book 1: focuses around a group of friends who went on a camping trip only to return to their former home and discover a ravaged world turned horribly wrong due to a fatal virus. The entire East coast of Australia is filled with ‘walking dead’ who seek flesh and blood to feast upon…unlike preconceptions, not all of the Zombie’s are the same as they soon discover.
With the clashing of personalities and agendas, as the group reaches their hometown they are faced with a variety of impacting life-changing decisions which will alter and define the course of the future for all concerned.
A fusion of gruesome, explicit horror and traditional Zombie fiction this outstanding new series is simply EPIC. Aftermath is reminiscent of “Warm Bodies” with a touch of military action and distopian flavour, which will excite many fans of this kind of book. Character-driven, fast-paced and action-packed this unputdownable book is a story that you easily loose yourself in and that once taken hold it doesn’t let go!! Fans of Julia Kagawa’s Immortal Rules or any post-apocalyptic/ thriller/ Zombie novel will just devour this book from beginning to end.
5 STARS!!
*I won a copy of Owen Baillie’s novel “Aftermath: Invasion of the dead” (book 1) through a Goodreads, first-read giveaway.
Not all Zombies are the same…
Aftermath: Invasion of the dead (book 1) is the start of an exciting series set within an eclectic post-apocalyptic world of far-reaching premise and vision. Owen Baillie’s ‘new world’ is like nothing I have ever encountered before; with Australia as a vast wilderness full of terrifying danger and sinister deadly secrets. Blood-curdling dramatic action and shocking revelations make your skin crawl, as you explore the aftermath of a cataclysmic event so enormous that it makes you wonder how humans will cope.
Book 1: focuses around a group of friends who went on a camping trip only to return to their former home and discover a ravaged world turned horribly wrong due to a fatal virus. The entire East coast of Australia is filled with ‘walking dead’ who seek flesh and blood to feast upon…unlike preconceptions, not all of the Zombie’s are the same as they soon discover.
With the clashing of personalities and agendas, as the group reaches their hometown they are faced with a variety of impacting life-changing decisions which will alter and define the course of the future for all concerned.
A fusion of gruesome, explicit horror and traditional Zombie fiction this outstanding new series is simply EPIC. Aftermath is reminiscent of “Warm Bodies” with a touch of military action and distopian flavour, which will excite many fans of this kind of book. Character-driven, fast-paced and action-packed this unputdownable book is a story that you easily loose yourself in and that once taken hold it doesn’t let go!! Fans of Julia Kagawa’s Immortal Rules or any post-apocalyptic/ thriller/ Zombie novel will just devour this book from beginning to end.
5 STARS!!
*I won a copy of Owen Baillie’s novel “Aftermath: Invasion of the dead” (book 1) through a Goodreads, first-read giveaway.
March 16, 2014
I read zombie books when I'm feeling particularly disillusioned or stressed. Makes all my petty problems seem pretty irrelevant - I, at least, am not fighting for my life against a horde of undead. My expectations for the genre as such is low, although there have been a few highlights. This was definitely one of them. I quickly realized that this wasn't just another splatter YA average zombie book. There were hardly any clichés and that is quite remarkable in this genre. The characters were nuanced and the author made a great effort with detailing the inner workings of the group.
Five friends have been camping in the Australian wilderness for several weeks. They have had no contact with the outside world since they have been out of range for mobile phones and not had access to the internet. On their way back to "civilization" there are signs of the world having come off its hinges. Newspapers - not of newest date - tell of a virus going rampant and killing off large parts of the population. As they get closer to their home town, they have to cross a military barricade - and their first zombie. They fight as to whose parents they should first return to. Their worst fears are about to be realized - and can they overcome their conflicts enough to work together?
All in all I enjoyed this very much and will definitely be reading the next book in the series. Hopefully it's not too far off.
Five friends have been camping in the Australian wilderness for several weeks. They have had no contact with the outside world since they have been out of range for mobile phones and not had access to the internet. On their way back to "civilization" there are signs of the world having come off its hinges. Newspapers - not of newest date - tell of a virus going rampant and killing off large parts of the population. As they get closer to their home town, they have to cross a military barricade - and their first zombie. They fight as to whose parents they should first return to. Their worst fears are about to be realized - and can they overcome their conflicts enough to work together?
All in all I enjoyed this very much and will definitely be reading the next book in the series. Hopefully it's not too far off.
February 17, 2014
This story was familiar, the start was almost a reverse of the standard horror plot "teenagers go into wood and meet monsters" plot, and the rest was similar to first book in the Tomorrow series.
But I was disappointed in the fact this story was either written for an American reader, as I could done a search and replace on town names and replaced them towns from America and it would have still worked.
I just found using mom,drugstore andbuddy instead of the Aussie mum,chemist and mate annoying. As well as rifles,pistols and vehicles more common in America.
Mate down under only drongos drive a Jeep, real bushies drive land cruisers.
But I was disappointed in the fact this story was either written for an American reader, as I could done a search and replace on town names and replaced them towns from America and it would have still worked.
I just found using mom,drugstore andbuddy instead of the Aussie mum,chemist and mate annoying. As well as rifles,pistols and vehicles more common in America.
Mate down under only drongos drive a Jeep, real bushies drive land cruisers.
March 7, 2014
Always looking for a good zom-poc series and this looks to be one. Set in Australia, a group of campers have left the city for a few week for rest and relaxation. Of course nothing is what it seems and old rivalries, unexpected news and new relationships are simmering below the surface. On the way home, they learn something is not right with the world as old newspapers begin to tell a chilling tale. As they get closer it becomes obvious that their world has changed, and not for the better. Attempting to make their way home among what they come to see as the diseased and crazies, the group is divided as to how to proceed with each wanting to make it home to check on their loved ones. Strife and secrets among them make it difficult for the group as they make it further and further into what is left of civilization, and there is not much left of that. How bad the situation is comes to a head as they run into mobs of the diseased with most of the group not wanting to believe what they are witnessing which makes for dangerous encounters. Having to kill your neighbor, friend or loved one is beginning to take it's toll on the group as they finally make it to their destination, the only place that appears to be well fortified and stocked with food and weapons. But nothing is what it seems and even more dangerous are the survivors, human scum that have taken advantage of the situation and are looking to settle old scores, perceived or not. Loss, pain, fear, disbelief, realization and finally acceptance comes painfully slow as they band together for the fight of their lives. Their safe haven is located by both the diseased and the scum as they fight for their very existence which makes for tense moments. Mr. Ballie was brilliant in placing this scenario in another part of the world as we discover how they would deal with the end-of-the-world scenarios and find, they are not that different at all. Looking forward to what else the author has in store for the Aussie survivors..
December 8, 2013
Aftermath the name alone, drags you into the horror unfolding at the bottom of the world. Most Zombie stories I have read have taken place in the US and so this was such an interesting take on Zompoc. Australia has always held a fascination for me and Owen Baillie brings his story, characters and zombies to such new heights. "Feeders' as the characters refer to the zombies are categorized and the Type 3's being the worst malevolent kind. I was on edge, turning each page expecting a slight reprieve for the young carefree adults, only to find new compelling plots with each chapter. Aftermath is a winner with me and I look forward to more from Mr. Baillie.
February 3, 2014
I work in a school media center and have become quite a fan of the post-apocalyptic / zombie genre. Finding myself iced in for a few days I decided to give this title a try. I unknowingly got the sample download and read it in one sitting (appx. 90 pages). It was fantastic so I wasted no time locating a place to purchase the entire eBook. Unfortunately, I have a Nook and it was not available from Barnes & Noble, but I got the Kindle version and read it on my laptop in one day. Aftermath is an intense fast paced story that is character driven. I look forward to book 2!
May 9, 2014
Owen Baillie's Zombie novel is a great read for followers of the genre. The storyline is well paced and the locations interesting and recognisable to many Australians. If you're the sort of reader who likes to pick apart Zombie novels, because you've read them all and you're an expert, don't waste your time here. Owen has ticked all the boxes with this well-thought out approach. If it is a good read your looking for in the genre, you've found it.
November 13, 2013
Good charactesrs and plot and what they go through to get back home after a vacation with no idea what has happened. Do hope therewill be a continuation of their story.
March 22, 2014
Great read, can't wait for the next book.
Hope to see more from this author, it is interesting to see how other parts of the world can deal with the zombie apocalypse.
Hope to see more from this author, it is interesting to see how other parts of the world can deal with the zombie apocalypse.
July 14, 2017
I loved it
Wow really loved this from start to finish and so happy I have two more books to read. Heading to buy book two now.
Wow really loved this from start to finish and so happy I have two more books to read. Heading to buy book two now.
April 21, 2017
For the most part I have nothing but praise for Aftermath.
Firstly, I really enjoyed the fast pace of Aftermath. The author does such a great job of creating momentum and I found it difficult to put it down. I finished it in 2 days. Not a lot of authors can get it right with pace ... some go into too much detail and the reader skim reads pages to get back to the action. Baillie controlled the flow of the story so well. Also, he provides enough description to visualise the setting or the situation without going overboard. He managed to keep me engaged and interested from beginning to end! Hand in hand with the pace is the way he's structured the story ... I think it's great that it starts in a bunker with military and talk of vaccines & then switches to our main characters ... it leaves the reader keen to find out how the two are going to connect in later books.
I also liked the character development. The author steers clear of the trap of creating characters who can be stereotyped (e.g. the jock, the geek etc.) and instead created characters that were more realistic. I like that some of their personality traits overlap ... there isn't just one strong guy, strength is something a number of them display. Likewise with intelligence. I had read reviews criticising Aftermath saying too much time was spent on the "relationships" ... I totally disagree with them. I thought this was a really clever inclusion and made it more realistic. Faced with horrific situations, people automatically think of those they care about so it makes sense that emotions are a big part of the book. It makes sense also that those emotions would be heightened and that the characters would be discussing them ... after all, they are a new "family" unit of sorts and each would be trying to understand their position and relationships within that unit.
Last, but definitely not least, I really loved that the "walkers" are not generic. Baillie created a whole other point of interest by having "levels" of walkers. It's interesting to the reader to imagine that the virus is somehow interacting with DNA or personality traits and creating a hierarchy within what appears to be the new dominant species. Or at least that's how my imagination interpreted it.
All in all, a fantastic book. As an Aussie, I was so pleased to read a book of this genre set in Australia. Well done Owen!
Firstly, I really enjoyed the fast pace of Aftermath. The author does such a great job of creating momentum and I found it difficult to put it down. I finished it in 2 days. Not a lot of authors can get it right with pace ... some go into too much detail and the reader skim reads pages to get back to the action. Baillie controlled the flow of the story so well. Also, he provides enough description to visualise the setting or the situation without going overboard. He managed to keep me engaged and interested from beginning to end! Hand in hand with the pace is the way he's structured the story ... I think it's great that it starts in a bunker with military and talk of vaccines & then switches to our main characters ... it leaves the reader keen to find out how the two are going to connect in later books.
I also liked the character development. The author steers clear of the trap of creating characters who can be stereotyped (e.g. the jock, the geek etc.) and instead created characters that were more realistic. I like that some of their personality traits overlap ... there isn't just one strong guy, strength is something a number of them display. Likewise with intelligence. I had read reviews criticising Aftermath saying too much time was spent on the "relationships" ... I totally disagree with them. I thought this was a really clever inclusion and made it more realistic. Faced with horrific situations, people automatically think of those they care about so it makes sense that emotions are a big part of the book. It makes sense also that those emotions would be heightened and that the characters would be discussing them ... after all, they are a new "family" unit of sorts and each would be trying to understand their position and relationships within that unit.
Last, but definitely not least, I really loved that the "walkers" are not generic. Baillie created a whole other point of interest by having "levels" of walkers. It's interesting to the reader to imagine that the virus is somehow interacting with DNA or personality traits and creating a hierarchy within what appears to be the new dominant species. Or at least that's how my imagination interpreted it.
All in all, a fantastic book. As an Aussie, I was so pleased to read a book of this genre set in Australia. Well done Owen!
November 18, 2017
I'm always looking for good new post apocalyptic/zombie books to read, so thought I'd give this a go having come across it during an Amazon browse. I thought it was really promising at first; I liked that it's set in Australia, and the scenario about the five friends coming back from a trip into the wild, not knowing that the outbreak has taken place. I loved their first realisation that something was amiss, when they got to the petrol station. At that point, it was most atmospheric, and building up nicely. I also liked that the author gave background about the relationships between Callan, Kristy, Sherry, Greg and Dylan, so they weren't just a bunch of random names.
Alas, the first 15% was the best bit. The characterisation was reasonable, but a little bit stiff. I felt we were supposed to like Kristy the most, but she was just irritating in her 'oh my God, I've got to go and help because I'm a doctor, even if it means great danger' - and, hang on, yet another zombie survival group who just happen to have a qualified doctor amongst them? No, really? Then the group were driving through their devastated hometown with the possibility of finding their loved ones turned into flesh eating monsters, and a couple of them were talking about their love life....once it started getting into the zombie fights I'm afraid I began to lose interest - they're supposed to have seen all the films/TV series, but didn't know about bashing them in the head, and no one had the idea of feeding them the vast amounts of fresh meat they had, to keep them off... then they get into the town and it's zombie fight followed by zombie fight, and it all got a bit samey; I couldn't picture the town. I started skip-reading at about 40%. Having said that, I might go back to it, if only to find out what happens with Callan and Sherry, which was by far the most interesting of the human sub-plots, and to see how the sinster beginning with the guy in the bunker whose name I can't remember, plays out.
I think it would have been better if the beginning was twice as long, so we really got to know the characters and thus cared more what happened to them, and if the uncovering of what had gone on in their absence had been slower. It's not a bad book; if I had nothing else to read I'd have persevered with it. Possibly.
Alas, the first 15% was the best bit. The characterisation was reasonable, but a little bit stiff. I felt we were supposed to like Kristy the most, but she was just irritating in her 'oh my God, I've got to go and help because I'm a doctor, even if it means great danger' - and, hang on, yet another zombie survival group who just happen to have a qualified doctor amongst them? No, really? Then the group were driving through their devastated hometown with the possibility of finding their loved ones turned into flesh eating monsters, and a couple of them were talking about their love life....once it started getting into the zombie fights I'm afraid I began to lose interest - they're supposed to have seen all the films/TV series, but didn't know about bashing them in the head, and no one had the idea of feeding them the vast amounts of fresh meat they had, to keep them off... then they get into the town and it's zombie fight followed by zombie fight, and it all got a bit samey; I couldn't picture the town. I started skip-reading at about 40%. Having said that, I might go back to it, if only to find out what happens with Callan and Sherry, which was by far the most interesting of the human sub-plots, and to see how the sinster beginning with the guy in the bunker whose name I can't remember, plays out.
I think it would have been better if the beginning was twice as long, so we really got to know the characters and thus cared more what happened to them, and if the uncovering of what had gone on in their absence had been slower. It's not a bad book; if I had nothing else to read I'd have persevered with it. Possibly.
March 5, 2014
What did I like about it? The fact that the group missed the initial outbreak, that it was a virus that was potentially spread by means other than bites or scratches, that the book was set in Australia not the US for a change, it kept me interested and I enjoyed it, although it was not the the next story of this genre I've read. What didn't I like....? For the first part of the book the characters were interchangeable...hard to differentiate...I had to keep reminding myself who was with who etc. Perhaps a deeper look into the story as each saw it unfold would help with this. I wasn't overseen on the different 'types' of zombies...but I admit this is a personal preference rather than a downfall of the story... For me, for this to get 4 stars I'd like more character depth, and perhaps a little more descriptive text at times... A promising first novel though...
December 3, 2013
This story grabbed me from the beginning and wouldn't let go! I ended up reading the entire episode in one sitting, staying up far too late in order to finish it when I originally only meant to read a few minutes before settling in to sleep. I love the way the story begins, with a group of friends coming back from camping in the wilderness and slowly realizing something has gone very, very wrong. It was very well written and the characters have great backstories and are being fleshed out nicely. I can't wait to see where this leads the group and am trying to wait for Aftermath Book One to be released on B&N (its already available for the Kindle on Amazon and I may have to give in and pick it up there). I highly recommend this one.
April 19, 2015
The characters in this were okay, but they did annoy me at times, so I didn't love them.
There was a few times in this where I felt a bit bored, and I didn't always find the action interesting, but it wasn't a bad read.
I'll be reading the next book in the series to see what happens next, but I'm hoping it's a better than this installment.
There was a few times in this where I felt a bit bored, and I didn't always find the action interesting, but it wasn't a bad read.
I'll be reading the next book in the series to see what happens next, but I'm hoping it's a better than this installment.
February 16, 2014
This was a really good read. Nothing like a good zombie apocalypse to get you through being snowed in for the weekend. Well edited with few errors for a change. Characters are compelling and story progresses at a good pace.
April 27, 2014
Couldn't put it down
Couldn't put it down
I found this story very engaging and I couldn't stop reading. The action scenes were well-written and I wasn't sure of what the ending results were going to be. I can hardly wait for Book 2.
Couldn't put it down
I found this story very engaging and I couldn't stop reading. The action scenes were well-written and I wasn't sure of what the ending results were going to be. I can hardly wait for Book 2.
November 7, 2013
I enjoyed this, although I didn't much care for Callan or Sherry.
February 9, 2014
I really enjoyed this story and it was nice to see a different place for PA story. I look forward to book 2.
August 16, 2025
I added this to my TBR about 10 years ago so figured it was about time to clear it from there. The main reason I added it was because it promised the zombie apocalypse from an Australian perspective.
So I was pretty disappointed when I started reading things like “miles” and “yards” rather than kilometres or metres. Owen Baillie says he’s Australian, and yet he opts to use terms like this?
Beyond that significant complaint, this is a big standard average zombie tale. It adds little new and takes a long time to set up its characters and their day-time soap level issues.
It does have some tense zombie attack scenes, the prose is well constructed, and there is at least one surprise fate for a character, but that’s about the extent of what might attract a new reader to the first book in the Invasion of the Dead series.
Give it a go if that sounds like your thing.
2.5 (Rounding up to 3) Safe Houses for Aftermath.
So I was pretty disappointed when I started reading things like “miles” and “yards” rather than kilometres or metres. Owen Baillie says he’s Australian, and yet he opts to use terms like this?
Beyond that significant complaint, this is a big standard average zombie tale. It adds little new and takes a long time to set up its characters and their day-time soap level issues.
It does have some tense zombie attack scenes, the prose is well constructed, and there is at least one surprise fate for a character, but that’s about the extent of what might attract a new reader to the first book in the Invasion of the Dead series.
Give it a go if that sounds like your thing.
2.5 (Rounding up to 3) Safe Houses for Aftermath.
August 30, 2017
Australia has fallen to a zombie apocalypse and a group of friends camping together are just coming back to discover that the world has changed forever. It is books like this that remind me why I try to avoid YA dystopia as much as possible because of the dumb tropes getting in the way of the story, and boy did this have tropes. Teen angst, non stop fighting, love triangles and a determination not to believe what has happened.
Sherry the complete bitch has cheated on Callan, our druggie hero, with his friend Johnny who pulls out of the trip so of course Callan's old enemy Dylan is invited to replace him by Callan's sister Kristy who fancies him. Callan's best friend, alcoholic Greg fancies Kristy and Callan wants them to get together. Is everyone still following me? It takes ages for us to get to the zombies because of the angst, fighting and tropes which bored me senseless. We then get the zombie denial which frustrates me while they continue their petty fighting. I hate it when the characters can't work out that it's a zombie or insist on shooting them somewhere other than in the head as in the modern world zombie culture is popular and mainstream...if it is trying to eat you and looks like that IT'S A ZOMBIE!!! And I could have walked home quicker than they seemed to be doing on this endless journey to nowhere. I really ate books with dumb characters who think their petty crap is more important than a zombie apocalypse.
Sherry the complete bitch has cheated on Callan, our druggie hero, with his friend Johnny who pulls out of the trip so of course Callan's old enemy Dylan is invited to replace him by Callan's sister Kristy who fancies him. Callan's best friend, alcoholic Greg fancies Kristy and Callan wants them to get together. Is everyone still following me? It takes ages for us to get to the zombies because of the angst, fighting and tropes which bored me senseless. We then get the zombie denial which frustrates me while they continue their petty fighting. I hate it when the characters can't work out that it's a zombie or insist on shooting them somewhere other than in the head as in the modern world zombie culture is popular and mainstream...if it is trying to eat you and looks like that IT'S A ZOMBIE!!! And I could have walked home quicker than they seemed to be doing on this endless journey to nowhere. I really ate books with dumb characters who think their petty crap is more important than a zombie apocalypse.
February 27, 2019
First In Series, First Book By Author!
I am so glad that I have this series time to grow prior to reading it. It's like putting a Christmas Present on long layaway... And then finding out its even better than you'd hoped it would be when finally the day comes to unwrap (read) it!
This talented Australian author puts his all into the story. Details are richly defined but not to the point of boredom. Always they enrich the scene, without any bogging down of the page. Each character is spun to be a part of your everyday life - they are painted in that type of realism. Don't be surprised if you compare certain characters to your own friends.
The reasons for the dead coming back to life, where our group started their horrible journey, and so on, are all laid out in a very realistic manner. So much happens, and this is but the start to the race for survival!
I can't recommend this story enough. Or anything Mr. Baillie writes. This is a writer to watch. Zom-poc, post-apoc, medical thrillers, adventure tales - anyone who likes these genres will most likely enjoy this book. Yay - on to the next installment!
I am so glad that I have this series time to grow prior to reading it. It's like putting a Christmas Present on long layaway... And then finding out its even better than you'd hoped it would be when finally the day comes to unwrap (read) it!
This talented Australian author puts his all into the story. Details are richly defined but not to the point of boredom. Always they enrich the scene, without any bogging down of the page. Each character is spun to be a part of your everyday life - they are painted in that type of realism. Don't be surprised if you compare certain characters to your own friends.
The reasons for the dead coming back to life, where our group started their horrible journey, and so on, are all laid out in a very realistic manner. So much happens, and this is but the start to the race for survival!
I can't recommend this story enough. Or anything Mr. Baillie writes. This is a writer to watch. Zom-poc, post-apoc, medical thrillers, adventure tales - anyone who likes these genres will most likely enjoy this book. Yay - on to the next installment!
February 3, 2015
Terrible
I'm so tired of zombie books where the people act so much like idiots. I love my parents as much as the next person, and my husband, but come on, these people are just overboard. And talking about a cure! For what, death? These are the reanimated dead, if you cure them, then they're just dead! And wanting to stay at the house cause there's an electric fence there. (Which turns out to not have an effect on the zombies anyhow) But, there's no electricity, they don't have much gas, how do they plan to keep the fence running for the next few months, never mind the next few weeks? And it was just as much soap opera as zombie book. Which guy is she going to choose? The other girl cheated on her boyfriend with his best friend. (he doesn't know) Who is the baby's father? Ugh! Who cares!
I'm so tired of zombie books where the people act so much like idiots. I love my parents as much as the next person, and my husband, but come on, these people are just overboard. And talking about a cure! For what, death? These are the reanimated dead, if you cure them, then they're just dead! And wanting to stay at the house cause there's an electric fence there. (Which turns out to not have an effect on the zombies anyhow) But, there's no electricity, they don't have much gas, how do they plan to keep the fence running for the next few months, never mind the next few weeks? And it was just as much soap opera as zombie book. Which guy is she going to choose? The other girl cheated on her boyfriend with his best friend. (he doesn't know) Who is the baby's father? Ugh! Who cares!
August 17, 2014
Like John Marsden's Tomorrow series, this book starts with people returning from a trip to the wilderness to find Australia has gone to hell.
In this case, it's zombies who are causing the problem.
The book was fine as far as zombie novels go. I don't think it added anything wonderful to the genre, but nor did it detract from it.
There's the usual scenes of gore, the heartbreaking prospect of having to kill a zombie who used to be your loved one, the message that the living can be as dangerous as the walking dead, the hope for a cure, etc.
In this case, it's zombies who are causing the problem.
The book was fine as far as zombie novels go. I don't think it added anything wonderful to the genre, but nor did it detract from it.
There's the usual scenes of gore, the heartbreaking prospect of having to kill a zombie who used to be your loved one, the message that the living can be as dangerous as the walking dead, the hope for a cure, etc.
January 26, 2014
This is a great book, with deep characters, a great world (Australia - how can it not be :D), and an amazing attention to detail. Owen's willingness to dangle his precious characters in precarious situations leaves you spellbound, and I can't wait to see what he does next with book 2. Quite a few heart stoppers in this Zombie tale - great for all ages over 15 imo, but I think people 15-25 or fans of "Tomorrow when the war began" will really dig deep into this great Aussie Zombie tale.
January 6, 2015
I liked this book.
It is a good story about zombies. Story takes place in Australia. There were times I got mad at some of the characters but when I had time to reflect on it, it was believable. When you're a average person doing everyday things and all of sudden found yourself facing zombies and having to fight and run to stay a live and also looking for loved ones how would you feel. I like the book and already rad the second one. Can't wait to read the third book when it comes out.
It is a good story about zombies. Story takes place in Australia. There were times I got mad at some of the characters but when I had time to reflect on it, it was believable. When you're a average person doing everyday things and all of sudden found yourself facing zombies and having to fight and run to stay a live and also looking for loved ones how would you feel. I like the book and already rad the second one. Can't wait to read the third book when it comes out.
August 14, 2014
Very enjoyable
Very enjoyable
I enjoyed the psychological dynamics of the group as well as the twists to the zombie folklore. I was entertained. The scenario was not too far fetched (for a zombie tale that is), and the author's writing style keeps you from wanting to put down the book.
Very enjoyable
I enjoyed the psychological dynamics of the group as well as the twists to the zombie folklore. I was entertained. The scenario was not too far fetched (for a zombie tale that is), and the author's writing style keeps you from wanting to put down the book.
August 21, 2014
Down under
Down under
I started reading zombie books and yours is great, I didn't find any errors which I have in prior books. I liked the characters and would like some more feelings shown I believe that makes the book so memorable when you really root for certain ones or all of them
Down under
I started reading zombie books and yours is great, I didn't find any errors which I have in prior books. I liked the characters and would like some more feelings shown I believe that makes the book so memorable when you really root for certain ones or all of them
December 30, 2014
Aftermath was an enjoyable read. I especially like the fact that the scenario was somewhere other than the United States and that the characters were quite flawed from the beginning. I found it very hard to like this group of people in the beginning. They seemed a bit whiny and spoiled. However they tended to grow on you and you found yourself rooting for their survival.
October 14, 2015
This is an okay book. Solid enough. The characters are annoying (and stupid), though, and there's a lot of drama for no reason at all.
The descriptions... are awful. In fact, there were pages and pages of random actions that didn't really change the outcome of the story in any way.
I think this could've been much better.
The descriptions... are awful. In fact, there were pages and pages of random actions that didn't really change the outcome of the story in any way.
I think this could've been much better.
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