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Zompoc Survivor #2
Zompoc Survivor: Inferno
“Take care of my little girl.” The last words Karl Weiss said to him before he sacrificed himself are still fresh in Dave Stewart’s mind after he crashes in Kansas City. With only the contents of his cache tube, his wits and two Marines to help him, he is determined to keep the promise he made to Amy’s parents, and get her safely out of the zombie infested inferno they find themselves in. All that stands between the four survivors and freedom are millions of zombies, ghouls with terrifying mutations, a cult leader bent on ruling the city with an iron fist and a river with almost no way across. Along the way, he will uncover more about the Asura virus, reunite with old friends, find unexpected allies and learn things about himself that will change his life forever. But even in the depths of Hell, an old enemy hunts him. Can Dave lead those who have put their faith in him out of the inferno without getting burned?
- GenresZombies
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 19, 2014
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February 28, 2018
I read the first book in this series over a year ago and now I'm finally getting to review the next two books which I read last week.
The helicopter has crash-landed on the roof with Dave and Amy surviving the impact. They are joined by military personnel Kaplan and Hernandez. Still reeling over what happened before the crash, Dave quickly realises that they have crashed onto the hospital roof in the middle of Kansas City and are going to have to go through the building to escape, without being bitten by the dead. If they get out of the building alive, they must find a way to get out of the city to reunite with Maya at Nate's ranch.
The inside of the hospital is like scenes from the Doom or Resident Evil console games as you never know exactly what is lurking around the next corridor. Dave is interested to note that somebody was there before them. There is evidence of a major gun battle between the security officers and special forces personnel. Dave wants to take some time to search for information on the virus, as the company responsible for the virus seem to have been experimenting in the hospital. He is also aware that they need to try and avoid alerting the zombies that a food source has arrived. Kaplan and Hernandez prove to be the ideal companions for a dangerous expedition amobgst the infected and Amy has to start learning to defend herself too.
I did sometimes find it difficult to follow the action in the hospital as it sounded like a maze they were going through but I just ignored that and read on. It is highly likely that was more about my own issues with following a scene in my head than any specific fault in the author. It was certainly easier for me to follow things when the hospital part was finished and Dave was on the loose in the city. The other thing I wasn't 100% sure about was the alpha zombie talking and planning things. I'm not usually keen on the smart zombie thing. Part of the problem might be that it had been a year since I read the first book which introduces the idea of these alpha zombies so I had actually forgotten that they were in the series. Again, they don't feature too heavily but when they do there is a lot of interesting action!
The survivors meet self-named Daniel who is a big fan of Dave's apocalypse books. He claims to be a prophet of God, running a cult compound where the men have to slave for him to get food and security away from the zombies while women and girls become his wives and lovers. When Daniel gets his eye on Amy as his latest wife, Dave is determined that they must escape. Daniel wants Dave as his right hand man and he doesn't like it when he doesn't get what he wants. I'm not a fan of religious cults in the middle of an apocalypse, I never have, but thankfully that is just a small part in this book and only lasts a few chapters so I was ok with it this time. It gives the excuse for a good action packed scene which was nice. The other bad guy who rears his head again is Agent Keyes who is still gunning for Dave.
I liked the introduction of Dave's old friends and it added an interesting new element to the book. A couple of the survivors like Chris and Beth were such morons that I personally wanted to feed them to the Alpha zombie! It was a bit disappointing that we only saw a couple of short pages in the form of diary entries to tell us what was happening to Maya and her friends. I would have loved to have the occasional chapter with her, Porsche and Cassie, as I liked them from book one. It would have been exciting to switch from Dave to Maya!
Overall it was a strong sequel with lots of scary zombie action in the hospital and the city itself. I went straight on to read book three.
The helicopter has crash-landed on the roof with Dave and Amy surviving the impact. They are joined by military personnel Kaplan and Hernandez. Still reeling over what happened before the crash, Dave quickly realises that they have crashed onto the hospital roof in the middle of Kansas City and are going to have to go through the building to escape, without being bitten by the dead. If they get out of the building alive, they must find a way to get out of the city to reunite with Maya at Nate's ranch.
The inside of the hospital is like scenes from the Doom or Resident Evil console games as you never know exactly what is lurking around the next corridor. Dave is interested to note that somebody was there before them. There is evidence of a major gun battle between the security officers and special forces personnel. Dave wants to take some time to search for information on the virus, as the company responsible for the virus seem to have been experimenting in the hospital. He is also aware that they need to try and avoid alerting the zombies that a food source has arrived. Kaplan and Hernandez prove to be the ideal companions for a dangerous expedition amobgst the infected and Amy has to start learning to defend herself too.
I did sometimes find it difficult to follow the action in the hospital as it sounded like a maze they were going through but I just ignored that and read on. It is highly likely that was more about my own issues with following a scene in my head than any specific fault in the author. It was certainly easier for me to follow things when the hospital part was finished and Dave was on the loose in the city. The other thing I wasn't 100% sure about was the alpha zombie talking and planning things. I'm not usually keen on the smart zombie thing. Part of the problem might be that it had been a year since I read the first book which introduces the idea of these alpha zombies so I had actually forgotten that they were in the series. Again, they don't feature too heavily but when they do there is a lot of interesting action!
The survivors meet self-named Daniel who is a big fan of Dave's apocalypse books. He claims to be a prophet of God, running a cult compound where the men have to slave for him to get food and security away from the zombies while women and girls become his wives and lovers. When Daniel gets his eye on Amy as his latest wife, Dave is determined that they must escape. Daniel wants Dave as his right hand man and he doesn't like it when he doesn't get what he wants. I'm not a fan of religious cults in the middle of an apocalypse, I never have, but thankfully that is just a small part in this book and only lasts a few chapters so I was ok with it this time. It gives the excuse for a good action packed scene which was nice. The other bad guy who rears his head again is Agent Keyes who is still gunning for Dave.
I liked the introduction of Dave's old friends and it added an interesting new element to the book. A couple of the survivors like Chris and Beth were such morons that I personally wanted to feed them to the Alpha zombie! It was a bit disappointing that we only saw a couple of short pages in the form of diary entries to tell us what was happening to Maya and her friends. I would have loved to have the occasional chapter with her, Porsche and Cassie, as I liked them from book one. It would have been exciting to switch from Dave to Maya!
Overall it was a strong sequel with lots of scary zombie action in the hospital and the city itself. I went straight on to read book three.
May 31, 2017
Double wow
This second book was just as good as the first. This is the best set of zombie books I have read. Non stop action and plot turns. Lots of surprises. Dead zombies everywhere.
This second book was just as good as the first. This is the best set of zombie books I have read. Non stop action and plot turns. Lots of surprises. Dead zombies everywhere.
January 1, 2023
best zombie series ever
This is my top most favorite zombie series full of action love and lots of humor. It’s very well written with characters that you can love and root for and villains that you just want to reach through the book and choke them.
This is my top most favorite zombie series full of action love and lots of humor. It’s very well written with characters that you can love and root for and villains that you just want to reach through the book and choke them.
August 23, 2018
Story still going strong in number 2. Fingers crossed the next one is just as good.
February 17, 2015
Now that's even better!
This second book is better than the first! Story telling is awesome and the characters think, and do beyond the normal zombie story. They aren't just supporting characters, but better yet, people with brains and thought. Great job! And there's some original thought in a very crowded field of zombie apocalyptic themes. There's something more sinister going on as well as good, coming from certain people. This adds a new dementia to the story which moves it from just a good story, to a great story. Can't wait for the next!!
This second book is better than the first! Story telling is awesome and the characters think, and do beyond the normal zombie story. They aren't just supporting characters, but better yet, people with brains and thought. Great job! And there's some original thought in a very crowded field of zombie apocalyptic themes. There's something more sinister going on as well as good, coming from certain people. This adds a new dementia to the story which moves it from just a good story, to a great story. Can't wait for the next!!
September 15, 2015
On to the next book
This writer is terrific! From the minute you start reading, you might as well forget about doing the dishes or feeding the family until you are done. But then, there is another book to start. Mr. reeder, I hope you are busy with the next one cuz I am almost there. :)
This writer is terrific! From the minute you start reading, you might as well forget about doing the dishes or feeding the family until you are done. But then, there is another book to start. Mr. reeder, I hope you are busy with the next one cuz I am almost there. :)
June 8, 2016
Such a fun book to read
Man I love this series,I've read just about all zombie books I can and this series stands way out,gotta love the people in the book your always rooting for em but with Dave at the helm you just know everything's gonna be okay. Thanks Mr Reeder for this series keep them coming you have a faithful follower here.
Man I love this series,I've read just about all zombie books I can and this series stands way out,gotta love the people in the book your always rooting for em but with Dave at the helm you just know everything's gonna be okay. Thanks Mr Reeder for this series keep them coming you have a faithful follower here.
September 24, 2015
Sonic Survivor: Inferno
wow, I didn't the the blades are made in Missoula.
I can't wait for the next books, what this people are doing.
knowing that people wanted you dead.let's see what happens next.
wow, I didn't the the blades are made in Missoula.
I can't wait for the next books, what this people are doing.
knowing that people wanted you dead.let's see what happens next.
November 5, 2014
Great read
this is one of the better zombie books I've read.....it's a little different with alpha zombies but it's the differences that make it memorable. keep writing and ill keep reading .
this is one of the better zombie books I've read.....it's a little different with alpha zombies but it's the differences that make it memorable. keep writing and ill keep reading .
March 28, 2015
A new thought on Zombie Apocalypse
Just when you think there's no way someone can beat that vision, well read a Ben S Reeder vision.. His Zompoc Survivor series will rekindle your imagination. And the price change be beat either unless you think he shouldn't eat.
Just when you think there's no way someone can beat that vision, well read a Ben S Reeder vision.. His Zompoc Survivor series will rekindle your imagination. And the price change be beat either unless you think he shouldn't eat.
October 21, 2014
Good Read
Excellent book. Zombie book with more depth than can possibly be imagined. More deeply rooted story than just killing zombies.
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Excellent book. Zombie book with more depth than can possibly be imagined. More deeply rooted story than just killing zombies.
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April 17, 2015
Things are getting interesting.
Things are getting more interesting. I wonder where the Author is going with this twist in the story but so far I like it.
Things are getting more interesting. I wonder where the Author is going with this twist in the story but so far I like it.
October 31, 2015
After reading the first book, I immediately bought the 2nd. Just as good as the first.
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