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Heaven, Hell, or Houston
After a less than successful “easy” stint as the Governor's security detail, the volatile, alcoholic Texas Ranger Jay McCutcheon wants nothing more than to get home to his wife and baby and save his marriage. He thinks the only thing standing between him and his family is five hundred rain-soaked miles of dark pavement. But he’s dead wrong.
Isandro Dianira has just broken out of prison. He’s been possessed by an evil voice that has spoken to him since childhood. With his gang-banger thugs, he leaves a bloody trail on his way to Mexico. But before leaving the country, he needs to kill McCutcheon, the pig that put him in the pen.
As the two men unknowingly race toward each other, a powerful rainstorm is heading westward, and along with it, a zombie virus that’s causing the dead to rise.
Stacy-Jo, a street-tough teenage girl from New York is about to get in some serious trouble, when she meets McCutcheon, who winds up saving her hide from a nasty situation.
Together, they hit the road and wind up at a roadside diner, where brutal violence will unfold and the undead will feed.
Isandro Dianira has just broken out of prison. He’s been possessed by an evil voice that has spoken to him since childhood. With his gang-banger thugs, he leaves a bloody trail on his way to Mexico. But before leaving the country, he needs to kill McCutcheon, the pig that put him in the pen.
As the two men unknowingly race toward each other, a powerful rainstorm is heading westward, and along with it, a zombie virus that’s causing the dead to rise.
Stacy-Jo, a street-tough teenage girl from New York is about to get in some serious trouble, when she meets McCutcheon, who winds up saving her hide from a nasty situation.
Together, they hit the road and wind up at a roadside diner, where brutal violence will unfold and the undead will feed.
182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
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Thom Erb
16 books44 followersHi, I’m Thom—a writer, reader, drummer, lifelong daydreamer, and proud member of the “too many interests, not enough time” club.
I read just about everything I can get my hands on. One day it’s a gore-splattered zombie romp, the next it’s a white-knuckle military thriller. My TBR pile is a chaotic shrine to Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Maberry, Joe R. Lansdale, R.A. Salvatore, Elmore Leonard, Alix E. Harrow, Dean Koontz, Gord Rollo, and even a Warren Zevon biography. Naturally, my writing reflects that same restless spirit. I chase whatever story lights me up—and I hope it lights you up too.
Lately, one theme keeps creeping into my work: the evolving idea of what makes a hero. I’m fascinated by characters who don’t fit the mold. I love writing about the sickly kid who finds strength, the awkward bookworm who becomes a state trooper, the overlooked and underestimated who rise up when it matters most. Let’s be honest—the square-jawed, broad-chested archetype is fun, but real heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and struggles. Especially the kind who can’t sprint twenty feet without gasping for air or cursing their shins. Those are the folks I root for—and write for.
I’ve been telling stories in one form or another for almost ten years now, and every time you pick up one of my books or stories, you’re joining me on that wild journey. Thank you for that. Seriously.
Outside of writing, I’m a drummer and music lover. I’ve been banging on drums since I was sixteen and have been in and out of bands ever since. Before that, my first love was comic books—I started drawing superheroes at age two and even got accepted into the Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Art in New Jersey. Life took me in a different direction, but I never stopped sketching. I’m still working on comic books and have a graphic novel project in the works.
Add in fantasy novels, RPGs, music, and storytelling, and yeah—my creative plate’s always been full. It’s been a balancing act, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
When I’m not writing, outlining, or daydreaming about my next project, you’ll find me reading, drawing, watching great TV and movies, working on a podcast, and hanging out with my two demonically possessed cats, Maggie and Hooie.
Stick around—I've got plenty more weird, wild, and heartfelt stories coming your way.
I read just about everything I can get my hands on. One day it’s a gore-splattered zombie romp, the next it’s a white-knuckle military thriller. My TBR pile is a chaotic shrine to Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Maberry, Joe R. Lansdale, R.A. Salvatore, Elmore Leonard, Alix E. Harrow, Dean Koontz, Gord Rollo, and even a Warren Zevon biography. Naturally, my writing reflects that same restless spirit. I chase whatever story lights me up—and I hope it lights you up too.
Lately, one theme keeps creeping into my work: the evolving idea of what makes a hero. I’m fascinated by characters who don’t fit the mold. I love writing about the sickly kid who finds strength, the awkward bookworm who becomes a state trooper, the overlooked and underestimated who rise up when it matters most. Let’s be honest—the square-jawed, broad-chested archetype is fun, but real heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and struggles. Especially the kind who can’t sprint twenty feet without gasping for air or cursing their shins. Those are the folks I root for—and write for.
I’ve been telling stories in one form or another for almost ten years now, and every time you pick up one of my books or stories, you’re joining me on that wild journey. Thank you for that. Seriously.
Outside of writing, I’m a drummer and music lover. I’ve been banging on drums since I was sixteen and have been in and out of bands ever since. Before that, my first love was comic books—I started drawing superheroes at age two and even got accepted into the Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Art in New Jersey. Life took me in a different direction, but I never stopped sketching. I’m still working on comic books and have a graphic novel project in the works.
Add in fantasy novels, RPGs, music, and storytelling, and yeah—my creative plate’s always been full. It’s been a balancing act, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
When I’m not writing, outlining, or daydreaming about my next project, you’ll find me reading, drawing, watching great TV and movies, working on a podcast, and hanging out with my two demonically possessed cats, Maggie and Hooie.
Stick around—I've got plenty more weird, wild, and heartfelt stories coming your way.
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January 26, 2015
Heaven, Hell, or Houston: A Zombie Thriller is not your average zombie thriller. In fact, like many well crafted pieces of zombie fiction, the zombies are not the main antagonists of the piece, but provide extra pressure.
Jay McCutcheson has a lot of problems, only some of which have to do with the weird yellow rain which appears to be bringing the dead back to life. He has a drinking problem. He has anger management issues. These two things tend to work against him and create difficulties in his personal and professional life. It's difficult enough to be a Texas Rangers with a wedding to plan. Then there's the runaway he picks up, because, as he says, he just can't quite seem to take a day off.
There is also a crazed prison escape who is looking for him to exact revenge on him.
The novel is set in the 80s, and works quite well. It strikes a balance between a suspenseful crime novel and the western elements which come naturally to a well written book set in Texas. The POV switches between McCutcheson, the run away Stacy Jo, and Isandro, the convict who is gunning for him. Author Thom Erb builds the tension perfectly as the Ranger and the drugged out gang member narrowly miss each other. The reader knows that wen the two finally connect, there will be Hell to pay.
Oh, and let's not forget about the zombies.
I was pleasantly surprised that the POV changes worked as well as they did. Most of the chapters are written in the third person, but the ones from McChtucheson's POV are in first person. This normally drives me crazy, but it works amazingly well here. The backstories we read, both the Ranger's and Isandro's provide excellent motivation for the actions of these characters. Readers should be warned that the scenes which take place in the gang member's car are very violent, possibly too much for some readers.
The down side to the book, and this may have just been a difficulty with the digital version, were the typos and other errors.
I thoroughly enjoyed Heaven, Hell, or Houston. Without giving away the ending, it does seem as if there could be more down the road for some of the characters. I hope so, because I would gladly revisit Mr. Erb's Texas.
Jay McCutcheson has a lot of problems, only some of which have to do with the weird yellow rain which appears to be bringing the dead back to life. He has a drinking problem. He has anger management issues. These two things tend to work against him and create difficulties in his personal and professional life. It's difficult enough to be a Texas Rangers with a wedding to plan. Then there's the runaway he picks up, because, as he says, he just can't quite seem to take a day off.
There is also a crazed prison escape who is looking for him to exact revenge on him.
The novel is set in the 80s, and works quite well. It strikes a balance between a suspenseful crime novel and the western elements which come naturally to a well written book set in Texas. The POV switches between McCutcheson, the run away Stacy Jo, and Isandro, the convict who is gunning for him. Author Thom Erb builds the tension perfectly as the Ranger and the drugged out gang member narrowly miss each other. The reader knows that wen the two finally connect, there will be Hell to pay.
Oh, and let's not forget about the zombies.
I was pleasantly surprised that the POV changes worked as well as they did. Most of the chapters are written in the third person, but the ones from McChtucheson's POV are in first person. This normally drives me crazy, but it works amazingly well here. The backstories we read, both the Ranger's and Isandro's provide excellent motivation for the actions of these characters. Readers should be warned that the scenes which take place in the gang member's car are very violent, possibly too much for some readers.
The down side to the book, and this may have just been a difficulty with the digital version, were the typos and other errors.
I thoroughly enjoyed Heaven, Hell, or Houston. Without giving away the ending, it does seem as if there could be more down the road for some of the characters. I hope so, because I would gladly revisit Mr. Erb's Texas.
February 1, 2015
This is a really fast and fun read. I've never been the biggest zombie fan, but this is a story that's more about the Texas Ranger, his family, and the Mexican gangbanger he'd locked up years prior. With the help of his old crew, he breaks out of jail and heads straight for revenge. The Ranger is having serious issues on just about every level, and he finds himself unwittingly headed straight for the bloodthirsty crew. Along the way, something causes the dead to rise and eat the living.
Take the zombies out and you've got a great story. Keep them in, and you've got one that's violently insane and VERY entertaining. The only thing that keeps it from 5 stars is it needs better editing. Don't let a few typos hold you back, because the story keeps you reading right up until the end. I've got my fingers crossed for a sequel, because I think there's a heck of a story to tell.
Take the zombies out and you've got a great story. Keep them in, and you've got one that's violently insane and VERY entertaining. The only thing that keeps it from 5 stars is it needs better editing. Don't let a few typos hold you back, because the story keeps you reading right up until the end. I've got my fingers crossed for a sequel, because I think there's a heck of a story to tell.
January 3, 2015
Zombie and horror books are typically not ones that I enjoy, however this story I truly loved! Thom's writing and story telling instantly pulled me in and I couldn't put the book down!
A great story with vivid description!
A great story with vivid description!
March 10, 2015
Zombies,Rangers and Yellow Rain bring it on
Thom Erb brings new life to Zombies. A fast paced ride home with intense violent episodes that increase with each chapter. Wish book was longer.
Thom Erb brings new life to Zombies. A fast paced ride home with intense violent episodes that increase with each chapter. Wish book was longer.
March 9, 2016
My original Heaven, Hell or Houston audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
WARNING: Explicit violence and rape of women and young girls as well as foul language.
Some people have all the luck and then there are guys like the volatile, alcoholic Texas Ranger, Jay McCutcheon. From a long line of Texas Rangers and alcoholics, McCutcheon just wants to dump the stupid drunk perverted Governor’s security detail and get home to his wife and baby girl. A year of living apart, McCutcheon wants to save his marriage and change. He was well on his way until the yellow rain fell raising the dead to walk and eat. Oh, then there was Stacy-Jo a runaway who won his heart and whom he protected as much as possible from the uncanny situations she often found herself thrust into.
Toss in the evil Isandro Dianira, who recently escaped from prison and decided to rape and pillage everyone and thing in sight, and McCutcheon’s night just got worse since he’s the one who was responsible for Isandro’s prison term. Isandro was the leader of a gang and one who had a special friend living in his head who told him to do “things.” Such as slicing animals and … well torturing and murdering anything that has a pulse since he was old enough to walk!
If one can get past the violence, it is an authentically written book with the dialect, words and everything written in a very realistic manner. Thom Erb has written an excellent book (violence aside) that captures what everyone fears but doesn’t realize – who is the person entering the convenience store? What are they likely to do? What sets them off?
Vivid imagery, Erb paints a picture with his words. Listeners can see the tired, angry Texas Ranger vividly as well as the evil Isandro. Zombies do make an appearance but it is the evil Isandro and McCutcheon that are the center of the drama. A strong plot and well developed characters.
Doug Miller did an excellent Texas Ranger voice for McCutcheon, he was a little weak for Stacy-Jo’s New York accent but overall, he did an excellent job. Not only could I feel his energy through his reading, I could also feel the oozy slimey gunk flowing from the evil Isandro and the pervert on the bus by his talented reading by tone and voices. His enunciation was perfect.
I enjoyed the book and was sorry to hear it end. I would recommend this book to adults given some of the content.
There were no issues with the production of this audiobook.
Audiobook was provided for review by the narrator.
WARNING: Explicit violence and rape of women and young girls as well as foul language.
Some people have all the luck and then there are guys like the volatile, alcoholic Texas Ranger, Jay McCutcheon. From a long line of Texas Rangers and alcoholics, McCutcheon just wants to dump the stupid drunk perverted Governor’s security detail and get home to his wife and baby girl. A year of living apart, McCutcheon wants to save his marriage and change. He was well on his way until the yellow rain fell raising the dead to walk and eat. Oh, then there was Stacy-Jo a runaway who won his heart and whom he protected as much as possible from the uncanny situations she often found herself thrust into.
Toss in the evil Isandro Dianira, who recently escaped from prison and decided to rape and pillage everyone and thing in sight, and McCutcheon’s night just got worse since he’s the one who was responsible for Isandro’s prison term. Isandro was the leader of a gang and one who had a special friend living in his head who told him to do “things.” Such as slicing animals and … well torturing and murdering anything that has a pulse since he was old enough to walk!
If one can get past the violence, it is an authentically written book with the dialect, words and everything written in a very realistic manner. Thom Erb has written an excellent book (violence aside) that captures what everyone fears but doesn’t realize – who is the person entering the convenience store? What are they likely to do? What sets them off?
Vivid imagery, Erb paints a picture with his words. Listeners can see the tired, angry Texas Ranger vividly as well as the evil Isandro. Zombies do make an appearance but it is the evil Isandro and McCutcheon that are the center of the drama. A strong plot and well developed characters.
Doug Miller did an excellent Texas Ranger voice for McCutcheon, he was a little weak for Stacy-Jo’s New York accent but overall, he did an excellent job. Not only could I feel his energy through his reading, I could also feel the oozy slimey gunk flowing from the evil Isandro and the pervert on the bus by his talented reading by tone and voices. His enunciation was perfect.
I enjoyed the book and was sorry to hear it end. I would recommend this book to adults given some of the content.
There were no issues with the production of this audiobook.
Audiobook was provided for review by the narrator.
March 13, 2015
In Heaven, Hell or Houston, author Thom Erb achieves one of my absolute favorite things in fiction, something that is all too often not attempted, and rarely pulled off with such grace: he uses a BIG story (in this case a zombie outbreak) as the setting, the BACKDROP, for a more intimate tale. A story within a story, if you will. Certainly the idea of a zombie outbreak, and those struggling against it, is fodder enough for a story of its own, but this is also something we've seen ad nauseum - what we have RARELY seen (and what Erb pulls off so well) are the stories that were already developing, happening, and going full-throttle in the world, while the zombie apocalypse just happened to happen. I think it was John Irving who said that every novel can support, and should contain one, and exactly one, coincidence. Erb embraces this concept wholeheartedly, and in fact elevates this simple device to so much more than "coincidence": he brings it to the level of synchronicity, layers upon layers, the onion skin of the world...
Zombies? He's got 'em! But that's just scratching the surface. Dig a little deeper (hell, forget digging - this is action-packed, engaging, in your face stuff!). Gunslinging? It's in there! Good guys, bad guys, and the violently, criminally rampaging insane? Check! Hero? Villain? Present and accounted for. Edge of your seat plotting, twists and turns? Buckle up, pal! It's all in there - and please know, none of this is to say that this shooting war of a roller coaster ride is not without a degree of sophistication - The Texas that Erb paints for us is at once bigger than life (as we all know Texas SHOULD be) and illustrated with a literary Indian Paintbrush of detail and gritty nuance. Heaven, Hell or Houston is entirely its own monster, but if a gun were to my head, I would have to say it's reminiscent (in an awesome way) of the wonderful Garth Ennis' THE PREACHER series.
HIghly Recommended. Bravo and Yee-Haw! More, Mr. Erb, more...!!!
Zombies? He's got 'em! But that's just scratching the surface. Dig a little deeper (hell, forget digging - this is action-packed, engaging, in your face stuff!). Gunslinging? It's in there! Good guys, bad guys, and the violently, criminally rampaging insane? Check! Hero? Villain? Present and accounted for. Edge of your seat plotting, twists and turns? Buckle up, pal! It's all in there - and please know, none of this is to say that this shooting war of a roller coaster ride is not without a degree of sophistication - The Texas that Erb paints for us is at once bigger than life (as we all know Texas SHOULD be) and illustrated with a literary Indian Paintbrush of detail and gritty nuance. Heaven, Hell or Houston is entirely its own monster, but if a gun were to my head, I would have to say it's reminiscent (in an awesome way) of the wonderful Garth Ennis' THE PREACHER series.
HIghly Recommended. Bravo and Yee-Haw! More, Mr. Erb, more...!!!
June 26, 2015
*Review for the audiobook version*
Man this was a crazy f’d up ride. Pretty much nonstop violence and action amid a backdrop of the zombie apocalypse. I thought there was going to be a lot more of the zombie thing going on here, but it is really a classic revenge horror/noir story and the zombies are secondary.
The audio narration was very good and outside of a few times I thought of Tom Bodett the Motel 6 “We’ll leave the light on for you” guy, he did a great job. Fast and brutal. I am looking forward to see where the story goes next. I have a feeling there may be more flesh eating crazies on the horizon.
*I was given an audiobook copy of this title from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review and this is it.
Man this was a crazy f’d up ride. Pretty much nonstop violence and action amid a backdrop of the zombie apocalypse. I thought there was going to be a lot more of the zombie thing going on here, but it is really a classic revenge horror/noir story and the zombies are secondary.
The audio narration was very good and outside of a few times I thought of Tom Bodett the Motel 6 “We’ll leave the light on for you” guy, he did a great job. Fast and brutal. I am looking forward to see where the story goes next. I have a feeling there may be more flesh eating crazies on the horizon.
*I was given an audiobook copy of this title from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review and this is it.
January 27, 2015
Just finished this book. As you turn each page, you have no idea what is going to happen! Who will live, who will die? At the end, he leave you with more questions than answers - I'm still thinking of the book! Though it is dark and gritty, it really helps the reader to believe the callousness of the world he has created, while also making you love the main characters and root for them.
September 8, 2017
Wow
This is a very harsh tale. The bad guys are the very worst kind. The hero is a just that but he has a lot of problems. There is danger and terror on nearly every page of this book. I can't wait to start the next one.
This is a very harsh tale. The bad guys are the very worst kind. The hero is a just that but he has a lot of problems. There is danger and terror on nearly every page of this book. I can't wait to start the next one.
July 3, 2015
HEAVEN, HELL, OR HOUSTON
Author: Thom Erb
Type of Book: Audiobook - Unabridged
Narrator: Doug Miller
Length: 5 hours, 56 minutes
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Zombie Fiction
Release Date: June 8, 2015
Publisher: Third Bay Studios
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
* I received this audiobook for free from AudioBookBlast in exchange for an honest review.
This audiobook is set in the late 1980s.
The 1980s may not seem like it was all that long ago, but it was a completely different world back then. Cell phones were only owned by the rich and famous. Terrorism was almost unheard of. The World Trade Center still stood tall and proud in New York City. Prince's music was constantly played on the radio. There are many more differences between then and now, but I cannot list them all.
A notorious cop-killer named Isandro Dianira escapes from an Oklahoma State Prison with the help of his twin brother after spending only nine years behind bars. He has a burning hatred for Texas Ranger J. McCutcheon who he holds responsible for his jail sentence.
A Texas Ranger with an anger problem is getting married to the love of his life who also happens to be the mother of his beloved daughter. When the drunken jerk who is the Governor of Texas makes lewd comments about his fiancé, J. McCutcheon punches him in his leering face minutes before their plane lands. If he could have held his temper in check just a bit longer, he may not have had the worry of losing his job added to his growing list of concerns. All he wants to do is get home to his fiancé and baby and try to save his relationship.
Driving home should only take a few hours but a storm of epic proportions has been unleashed on Texas and he decides to stop for food and to phone home. (Remember, there are no cell phones, so he needs to call from a pay-phone.).
At the Diner he "rescues" a teenage girl from a bunch of bikers who want to use her for who-knows-what. Stacy-Jo is her name and she is not as helpless as she seems. In fact, she carries a big knife and is not afraid to use it.
Isandro Dianira has heard an evil voice in his head ever since he was a small child. After escaping the prison he and other members of his gang decide to head towards Mexico. On the way they rape and murder anyone they come across.
As the two men unknowingly race toward each other, a powerful rainstorm is heading westward, and along with it, a zombie virus that’s causing the dead to rise.
This audiobook is not for the faint of heart. There is violence - and lots of it. There are forced sexual scenes that make this audiobook completely inappropriate for anyone under the age of eighteen.
Even though there are zombies in this book, they are almost inconsequential to the story. This story is more about J. McCutcheon and Isandro Dianira.
McCutcheon may be a violent alcoholic, but you still can't help rooting for him. His violent streak only comes out when he is defending someone, protecting someone's honor or if someone disrespects his family. He knows he is a screw-up. He tries to be good, but he always seems to screw something up. He doesn't care about himself, all he cares about is wife and child, and maybe his job.
Narrator Doug Miller has the ability to change his accent at will. He switches with apparent effortlessness from a Texas drawl to a Mexican accent. When portraying the voice of criminal and evil-thug Isandro Dianira he sounds exactly how you would expect a remorseless, soulless killer to sound. I have to give this narrator a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
In fact, this audiobook is so well done and so packed full of action that I have to rate the audiobook as 5 out of 5 stars as well. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Author: Thom Erb
Type of Book: Audiobook - Unabridged
Narrator: Doug Miller
Length: 5 hours, 56 minutes
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Zombie Fiction
Release Date: June 8, 2015
Publisher: Third Bay Studios
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
* I received this audiobook for free from AudioBookBlast in exchange for an honest review.
This audiobook is set in the late 1980s.
The 1980s may not seem like it was all that long ago, but it was a completely different world back then. Cell phones were only owned by the rich and famous. Terrorism was almost unheard of. The World Trade Center still stood tall and proud in New York City. Prince's music was constantly played on the radio. There are many more differences between then and now, but I cannot list them all.
A notorious cop-killer named Isandro Dianira escapes from an Oklahoma State Prison with the help of his twin brother after spending only nine years behind bars. He has a burning hatred for Texas Ranger J. McCutcheon who he holds responsible for his jail sentence.
A Texas Ranger with an anger problem is getting married to the love of his life who also happens to be the mother of his beloved daughter. When the drunken jerk who is the Governor of Texas makes lewd comments about his fiancé, J. McCutcheon punches him in his leering face minutes before their plane lands. If he could have held his temper in check just a bit longer, he may not have had the worry of losing his job added to his growing list of concerns. All he wants to do is get home to his fiancé and baby and try to save his relationship.
Driving home should only take a few hours but a storm of epic proportions has been unleashed on Texas and he decides to stop for food and to phone home. (Remember, there are no cell phones, so he needs to call from a pay-phone.).
At the Diner he "rescues" a teenage girl from a bunch of bikers who want to use her for who-knows-what. Stacy-Jo is her name and she is not as helpless as she seems. In fact, she carries a big knife and is not afraid to use it.
Isandro Dianira has heard an evil voice in his head ever since he was a small child. After escaping the prison he and other members of his gang decide to head towards Mexico. On the way they rape and murder anyone they come across.
As the two men unknowingly race toward each other, a powerful rainstorm is heading westward, and along with it, a zombie virus that’s causing the dead to rise.
This audiobook is not for the faint of heart. There is violence - and lots of it. There are forced sexual scenes that make this audiobook completely inappropriate for anyone under the age of eighteen.
Even though there are zombies in this book, they are almost inconsequential to the story. This story is more about J. McCutcheon and Isandro Dianira.
McCutcheon may be a violent alcoholic, but you still can't help rooting for him. His violent streak only comes out when he is defending someone, protecting someone's honor or if someone disrespects his family. He knows he is a screw-up. He tries to be good, but he always seems to screw something up. He doesn't care about himself, all he cares about is wife and child, and maybe his job.
Narrator Doug Miller has the ability to change his accent at will. He switches with apparent effortlessness from a Texas drawl to a Mexican accent. When portraying the voice of criminal and evil-thug Isandro Dianira he sounds exactly how you would expect a remorseless, soulless killer to sound. I have to give this narrator a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
In fact, this audiobook is so well done and so packed full of action that I have to rate the audiobook as 5 out of 5 stars as well. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
To read more of my reviews visit http://amiesbookreviews.wordpress.com
June 29, 2015
Disclosure: I received a free audible copy of this via Audiobookblast.com for an unbiased review.
I really disliked this book. If I hadn't gotten a review copy and therefore felt obligated to finish, I might have quit listening. At least it was only 6 hours long. The characters are one-dimensional and no one is particularly likeable. The writing is full of cliches. And the zombies aren't a very big part of the plot. It's more a revenge story - angry criminal hunts cop. There's a lot of gratuitous violence, including sexual violence. From the title I was hoping for an over-the-top comic apocalypse tale, but I didn't get it at all. There's no humor in this.
I really disliked this book. If I hadn't gotten a review copy and therefore felt obligated to finish, I might have quit listening. At least it was only 6 hours long. The characters are one-dimensional and no one is particularly likeable. The writing is full of cliches. And the zombies aren't a very big part of the plot. It's more a revenge story - angry criminal hunts cop. There's a lot of gratuitous violence, including sexual violence. From the title I was hoping for an over-the-top comic apocalypse tale, but I didn't get it at all. There's no humor in this.
July 16, 2015
A brutal tale of zombies and gang members where the author leaves it clear that the real monsters are those who are still living.
May 16, 2016
I tried,I didn't like it.I found it a bit TOO vivid and bloody.The narration by Doug Miller was ok.I was given this book free of charge for an honest review.
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