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All Right Now
How can you sneak past a horde of the dead with a screaming baby?
The day Charlie Macomber is born is the first day of the zombie apocalypse. When the hospital in Harrington, Indiana is overrun by reanimated corpses, Charlie's dad must carry his son through the walking dead to safety. But when zombies roam the earth, can anyplace be safe?
A companion novella to ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY, ALL RIGHT NOW features familiar characters and sets the stage for the novel.
WARNING
This novella is mean and nasty and intended for a mature audience. It is absolutely not appropriate for younger readers. ALL RIGHT NOW: A SHORT ZOMBIE STORY is a gruesome, repugnant tale featuring horrific acts of violence sure to warp young minds.
PRAISE FOR
ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY
ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY is by turns disgusting, terrifying, funny, and heartbreaking. Fans of THE WALKING DEAD will eat it up like, well, zombies munching fresh brains. A stellar debut from a novelist to watch!
—Mike Mullin, award-winning author of ASHFALL, ASHEN WINTER, and SUNRISE
Robert Kent's ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY explodes with action, near escapes, flying guts (and other body parts), and bad luck for the main characters followed by even worse luck. In other words, a perfect zombie book. But the heart of this story is its realistic characters. I found myself staying up late over several nights, unable to put Ricky's tale down.
—Darby Karchut, author of GRIFFIN RISING and FINN FINNEGAN
When I say I found this book horrifying, I mean that in a good way. I mean it in the best way there is. There were moments in this book that completely spun me out. I read the disclaimer, but I wasn’t expecting it to be as intense as it was.
—Anniki's Bookcase
ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY is a book that is fast-paced, well-written and thought-provoking while still filling its pages with plenty of action, suspense, and, of course, zombie carnage. If you like zombie action combined with dark humor and a twinge of romance than ALL TOGETHER NOW is definitely for you.
—Blood, Sweat, and Books
This story is seriously fun, really easy to read, and the characters are easy to cheer for. And there are some fabulous one liners in this, seriously... for a zombie book, I think I laughed much more than I cringed! Well, maybe a bit, maybe not more.
—Creating Serenity
I was absolutely glued to my kindle till the early hours. The short chapters make it easy to read for those who just want to pick it up and put it down, but I bet you can't stop once you start. Every chapter is action-packed, fast-paced and full of suspense, but still maintaining believability even from a 15-year-old's perspective. The action is heart-pounding, gripping, and in some places I actually found myself holding my breath while I speedily read through the pages to find out what was going to happen next... and... breathe.
—Gadget Girl Reviews
I found no faults with this book, it flows well, is edited well and it is wickedly smart. There are also some very good moral lessons which gives us a very good reason to share this book with the young adults in our lives. It is guaranteed to warp their young minds, and hey, isn’t that how we all started to love the genre? I really cared for Ricky and Michelle, I loved the originality of the story and it was never predictable. In my opinion that deserves 5 stars. Whether you love zombies or not, I think you will really enjoy ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY!
—Horror-Web
Kent doesn't pull any punches.
The day Charlie Macomber is born is the first day of the zombie apocalypse. When the hospital in Harrington, Indiana is overrun by reanimated corpses, Charlie's dad must carry his son through the walking dead to safety. But when zombies roam the earth, can anyplace be safe?
A companion novella to ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY, ALL RIGHT NOW features familiar characters and sets the stage for the novel.
WARNING
This novella is mean and nasty and intended for a mature audience. It is absolutely not appropriate for younger readers. ALL RIGHT NOW: A SHORT ZOMBIE STORY is a gruesome, repugnant tale featuring horrific acts of violence sure to warp young minds.
PRAISE FOR
ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY
ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY is by turns disgusting, terrifying, funny, and heartbreaking. Fans of THE WALKING DEAD will eat it up like, well, zombies munching fresh brains. A stellar debut from a novelist to watch!
—Mike Mullin, award-winning author of ASHFALL, ASHEN WINTER, and SUNRISE
Robert Kent's ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY explodes with action, near escapes, flying guts (and other body parts), and bad luck for the main characters followed by even worse luck. In other words, a perfect zombie book. But the heart of this story is its realistic characters. I found myself staying up late over several nights, unable to put Ricky's tale down.
—Darby Karchut, author of GRIFFIN RISING and FINN FINNEGAN
When I say I found this book horrifying, I mean that in a good way. I mean it in the best way there is. There were moments in this book that completely spun me out. I read the disclaimer, but I wasn’t expecting it to be as intense as it was.
—Anniki's Bookcase
ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY is a book that is fast-paced, well-written and thought-provoking while still filling its pages with plenty of action, suspense, and, of course, zombie carnage. If you like zombie action combined with dark humor and a twinge of romance than ALL TOGETHER NOW is definitely for you.
—Blood, Sweat, and Books
This story is seriously fun, really easy to read, and the characters are easy to cheer for. And there are some fabulous one liners in this, seriously... for a zombie book, I think I laughed much more than I cringed! Well, maybe a bit, maybe not more.
—Creating Serenity
I was absolutely glued to my kindle till the early hours. The short chapters make it easy to read for those who just want to pick it up and put it down, but I bet you can't stop once you start. Every chapter is action-packed, fast-paced and full of suspense, but still maintaining believability even from a 15-year-old's perspective. The action is heart-pounding, gripping, and in some places I actually found myself holding my breath while I speedily read through the pages to find out what was going to happen next... and... breathe.
—Gadget Girl Reviews
I found no faults with this book, it flows well, is edited well and it is wickedly smart. There are also some very good moral lessons which gives us a very good reason to share this book with the young adults in our lives. It is guaranteed to warp their young minds, and hey, isn’t that how we all started to love the genre? I really cared for Ricky and Michelle, I loved the originality of the story and it was never predictable. In my opinion that deserves 5 stars. Whether you love zombies or not, I think you will really enjoy ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY!
—Horror-Web
Kent doesn't pull any punches.
- GenresZombies
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2014
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Robert Kent
10 books36 followersRobert Kent is the author of the horror novels THE BOOK OF DAVID and ALL TOGETHER NOW: A ZOMBIE STORY, and the novellas PIZZA DELIVERY and ALL RIGHT NOW: A SHORT ZOMBIE STORY.
Under the name Rob Kent, he writes middle grade novels such as BANNEKER BONES AND THE GIANT ROBOT BEES and BANNEKER BONES AND THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE.
He runs the popular blog for writers, MIDDLE GRADE NINJA, which features interviews and guest posts from authors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals, and was the recipient of Middle Shelf Magazine's Best Blog award. He also hosts the Middle Grade Ninja podcast. Robert Kent holds degrees in Literature and Creative Writing from Indiana University and owns over 900 Batman action figures. He lives with his family in Indianapolis where he teaches courses at the Indiana Writers Center and is hard at work on his next book.
MiddleGradeNinja.com
Under the name Rob Kent, he writes middle grade novels such as BANNEKER BONES AND THE GIANT ROBOT BEES and BANNEKER BONES AND THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE.
He runs the popular blog for writers, MIDDLE GRADE NINJA, which features interviews and guest posts from authors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals, and was the recipient of Middle Shelf Magazine's Best Blog award. He also hosts the Middle Grade Ninja podcast. Robert Kent holds degrees in Literature and Creative Writing from Indiana University and owns over 900 Batman action figures. He lives with his family in Indianapolis where he teaches courses at the Indiana Writers Center and is hard at work on his next book.
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March 25, 2016
How do you sneak past a horde of zombies with a crying newborn baby?
Charlie was born on the same day the world died. And what a horrible, terrifying feeling for a new father - as if the anxiety of new parenthood weren't enough, the outbreak of the zombie apocalypse might just do it.
I really enjoyed "All Together Now" by the same author, and "All Right Now" ties together some of the characters, although the story is told from the perspective of Robert and his newborn child Charlie. The writing is sharp and smart, the action is quick and gruesome, and the story is most definitely one for adults only. Some of the scenes, particularly the ones in the maternity ward, are not for a YA audience at all.
Very well done, and kudos to the author.
Charlie was born on the same day the world died. And what a horrible, terrifying feeling for a new father - as if the anxiety of new parenthood weren't enough, the outbreak of the zombie apocalypse might just do it.
I really enjoyed "All Together Now" by the same author, and "All Right Now" ties together some of the characters, although the story is told from the perspective of Robert and his newborn child Charlie. The writing is sharp and smart, the action is quick and gruesome, and the story is most definitely one for adults only. Some of the scenes, particularly the ones in the maternity ward, are not for a YA audience at all.
Very well done, and kudos to the author.
July 8, 2014
This zombie apocalypse roller-coaster ride ticks a lot of boxes for a reader who doesn't seek out zombies particularly. What lifts it above the usual gore-fest is the smooth style and the sumptuous slice of Americana that Mr Kent serves up, carved and laid out with surgical precision. There's fun to be had in acknowledging the homage to Stephen King and there is no mistaking the influence that master of the genre has had in the author's development. There are a lot worse things one can aspire to and the author shows a lot of aptitude. It's refreshing to see a male character, too, fighting for his life and that of his child in the face of overwhelming odds. Mama bears usually end up hoisting the flag, so to read a story so clearly driven by paternal instinct bucks the trend. But it isn't only the undead who get in Richard's way. There is the little matter of stultifying ignorance masquerading as faith. I fear that there is more to come in this apocalypse but for now let's rejoice in the hero having his day.
October 14, 2020
It's been quite a few years since reading All Together Now but color me shocked when I saw that Robert Kent released a novella set in the same universe. In All Right Now we meet Richard whose son was born on the day of the zombie outbreak. Most of the book is set in the hospital where Charlie was born and Richard has to maneuver his way out of the hospital to safety for himself and his son where he also meets Margot, a very capable young woman.
There are a few cameos in this, but the more notable characters in this book belong to the New Life Christian Church. Remember them? Yeah, we get a glimpse into exactly what happened to Brother Mordecai and Sister Rachel. These radical Christians were much more scary than the zombies themselves.
Although we don't really know what happens to Richard, Charlie and Margot, and the book ends in a somewhat optimistic note, there is a line in the book in regards to Levi who is a prominent character in All Together Now and not recognizing them when they see each other again. One can only assume what happens. I know what happens but I won't spoil that for anyone.
In all, I rather enjoyed this novella and I hope that Robert Kent continues to write more books set in the universe.
There are a few cameos in this, but the more notable characters in this book belong to the New Life Christian Church. Remember them? Yeah, we get a glimpse into exactly what happened to Brother Mordecai and Sister Rachel. These radical Christians were much more scary than the zombies themselves.
Although we don't really know what happens to Richard, Charlie and Margot, and the book ends in a somewhat optimistic note, there is a line in the book in regards to Levi who is a prominent character in All Together Now and not recognizing them when they see each other again. One can only assume what happens. I know what happens but I won't spoil that for anyone.
In all, I rather enjoyed this novella and I hope that Robert Kent continues to write more books set in the universe.
July 12, 2014
As if the zombie apocalypse isn't bad enough, Richard Macomber is forced to spend it with his battle ax of a mother-in-law. A new father, he faces a fate worse than...well...death to keep his newborn son alive while his wife is eaten alive before their eyes.
The story starts at the beginning of the outbreak Kent shared with readers in his first book, All Together Now, sharing the experience from another set of characters. Because it's told from an adults point of view, it doesn't feel as much YA as All Together Now. Though I would have originally said the content is still appropriate for the YA audience, it became clear early on that All Right Now is intended for a more mature audience.
So, picture this. I finish the story and go to bed, where hubs is watching TV. Here I am, just playing some Angry Birds and out of the blue, it hits me...and I yell "Holy crap", to which my husband just stares at me like I've lost it. But I didn't lose it...out of nowhere, I made a significant connection between this story and All Together Now. If you've read it, you'll likely pick up on it much faster, because clearly I was having a blond moment! I've got to say, this is my favorite Kent work so far, and the sneaky little way he twined the two stories together was incredible. I will gladly read anything this man writes in this world. Kudos to Kent!
PS...he also found a way to mix in a little poop, which for some reason, I always find entertaining.
The story starts at the beginning of the outbreak Kent shared with readers in his first book, All Together Now, sharing the experience from another set of characters. Because it's told from an adults point of view, it doesn't feel as much YA as All Together Now. Though I would have originally said the content is still appropriate for the YA audience, it became clear early on that All Right Now is intended for a more mature audience.
So, picture this. I finish the story and go to bed, where hubs is watching TV. Here I am, just playing some Angry Birds and out of the blue, it hits me...and I yell "Holy crap", to which my husband just stares at me like I've lost it. But I didn't lose it...out of nowhere, I made a significant connection between this story and All Together Now. If you've read it, you'll likely pick up on it much faster, because clearly I was having a blond moment! I've got to say, this is my favorite Kent work so far, and the sneaky little way he twined the two stories together was incredible. I will gladly read anything this man writes in this world. Kudos to Kent!
PS...he also found a way to mix in a little poop, which for some reason, I always find entertaining.
July 3, 2014
A gruesome, skin-tightening (so it doesn't get chewed off) wild ride of a zombie short story. It has everything you would expect from Robert Kent: crisp writing, vivid descriptions, and spot on pacing. But the finest thing about this horror story is that it is really a love story - the love between a father and his son. Every scene between Richard and Charlie got me right in the heart. I am such a sucker for fathers and sons and Robert Kent absolutely nailed that unique relationship. I read the author's note at the end and learn he recently had become a father to a little boy himself. No wonder he wrote such an amazing story. While this story stands alone quite nicely, I would strongly urge everyone to read the companion book ALL TOGETHER NOW.
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
January 14, 2015
This was a fun short story of zombies. It's been a while since I read that genre, and I was ready for a quick read of such. I liked the characters, and the way the desperation showed. I wouldn't mind reading more by Mr. Kent.
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September 17, 2014too short,but I enjoyed it
October 30, 2015
How far would you go to protect your newborn?
Follow a new father as he is thrust into a new world where the dead are walking around. He must protect his infant from the zombies who are trying to kill him and Charlie.
The audio quality in this was a little iffy. There were parts where the narrator would yell unexpectedly (especially at the beginning of a new chapter). Now, I understand the author writing it as a yell – but when you’re listening to an audiobook at night I don’t like the volume to fluctuate so much. The sound quality jumped around a bit (probably from recording a part, then going back to fix another part later). This won’t really bother some listeners, but will bother others. The narrators voice was great though, Dwayne Colbert gave a nice gritty feeling to this dark tale.
The story was short and… well not really sweet. But to the point. I’m a fan of short fiction. I like when an author can accomplish something this thought out and well versed in such a short amount of pages/time. The main character (Charlie’s dad) is well explained in both his character and what compels him.
Zombie fiction is so hit or miss, but this story isn’t really about the zombies. It was about a father who is doing everything he can to save his newborn.
This review was originally written and posted to AudiobookReviewer. I was given a free copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Follow a new father as he is thrust into a new world where the dead are walking around. He must protect his infant from the zombies who are trying to kill him and Charlie.
The audio quality in this was a little iffy. There were parts where the narrator would yell unexpectedly (especially at the beginning of a new chapter). Now, I understand the author writing it as a yell – but when you’re listening to an audiobook at night I don’t like the volume to fluctuate so much. The sound quality jumped around a bit (probably from recording a part, then going back to fix another part later). This won’t really bother some listeners, but will bother others. The narrators voice was great though, Dwayne Colbert gave a nice gritty feeling to this dark tale.
The story was short and… well not really sweet. But to the point. I’m a fan of short fiction. I like when an author can accomplish something this thought out and well versed in such a short amount of pages/time. The main character (Charlie’s dad) is well explained in both his character and what compels him.
Zombie fiction is so hit or miss, but this story isn’t really about the zombies. It was about a father who is doing everything he can to save his newborn.
This review was originally written and posted to AudiobookReviewer. I was given a free copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
July 20, 2014
Wow I loved this read, yet another compelling read from Mr Kent, a brilliant gruesome start to the book but not for the feint hearted. With his vivid descriptive writing, believable characters we follow Richard Macomber at the what should have been the happiest day of his life at the birth of his son, but instead he is fighting for their survival.
This maybe a short story but its an action packed and is a horrific, heart pounding read. You are right beside Richard as he fights to keep his new son alive in his arms as he races for safety followed by his battle-axe mothering-law who I thoroughly enjoyed hating. Its a refreshing change to see a guy fighting for survival and protecting the baby.
Roberts characters are so believable but as a new father himself Robert has written this with such compassion only a father would have; you can see his paternal instincts driving him on.
This is such a fab read and I don't want to give anything else away. My only niggle is that I was gutted it was a shortie as I really would have loved a full length novel about Richard and his son, maybe if we all ask nicely.... ;-)
A thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended read especially for those that love their zombie gore.
*I was kindly sent a copy for this review.
This maybe a short story but its an action packed and is a horrific, heart pounding read. You are right beside Richard as he fights to keep his new son alive in his arms as he races for safety followed by his battle-axe mothering-law who I thoroughly enjoyed hating. Its a refreshing change to see a guy fighting for survival and protecting the baby.
Roberts characters are so believable but as a new father himself Robert has written this with such compassion only a father would have; you can see his paternal instincts driving him on.
This is such a fab read and I don't want to give anything else away. My only niggle is that I was gutted it was a shortie as I really would have loved a full length novel about Richard and his son, maybe if we all ask nicely.... ;-)
A thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended read especially for those that love their zombie gore.
*I was kindly sent a copy for this review.
December 18, 2015
Well written, great character development, not really limited to YA. This short book could have been enjoyable -BUT- it encounters the same group of Christians and their church as the previous book. You'll be stunned to hear that they were ALL portrayed as stupid, evil, culty, racist, suicidal/homicidal, and inexplicably read with a bizarre bad "preacher" southern accent. If you are a regular reader of this genre you will at least be bored by this tired overdone plot device. At most, if you are a Christian or have any of them in your life, you will be annoyed if not offended. Too bad. This anti Christian message was most of the book - it ruined otherwise good writing. I'm done with this writer.
November 26, 2015
Good story
Lots of action, loved the setting in a hospital maternity ward. Gruesome but chock full of interesting characters. I will be reading more by this author although I don't freeze many happy endings, but it is the Zompoc after all. I'm interested in just how soda came to cause the dead to rise.
Lots of action, loved the setting in a hospital maternity ward. Gruesome but chock full of interesting characters. I will be reading more by this author although I don't freeze many happy endings, but it is the Zompoc after all. I'm interested in just how soda came to cause the dead to rise.
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