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The Feral Colony
374 pages, Paperback
Published November 20, 2025
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March 24, 2026
The zombie apocalypse but told by cats.
A fast moving virus runs rampant through the human race turning humans into blood thirsty humanimals. This zombie apocalypse story is told from the point of view of a band of cats that have formed a feral colony. Charlie, Bella, Lily, and others are just trying to survive away from the crazy humans that have turned into monsters. Wary of all humans, their cat colony try to find a home they can call their own, when they run into a human girl who has not turned into a zombie. Can they trust her with their lives or are they better off completely cutting out humans forever?
Feral Colony is a brutal zombie story full of gore. The fight scenes between the cats and the zombies are comical but surprisingly tense. I felt my heart pounding with each slash of claws, hoping my favorite cats would make it out alive. This book doesn't hold back it's punches. I flew through this book and can't wait for the sequel to come out. I loved in the author's notes to find out the cats in the story were based off the author's real-life cats. We even get to see pictures of each one. Surprisingly really loved this book and recommend if you're a fan of the zombie genre.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
A fast moving virus runs rampant through the human race turning humans into blood thirsty humanimals. This zombie apocalypse story is told from the point of view of a band of cats that have formed a feral colony. Charlie, Bella, Lily, and others are just trying to survive away from the crazy humans that have turned into monsters. Wary of all humans, their cat colony try to find a home they can call their own, when they run into a human girl who has not turned into a zombie. Can they trust her with their lives or are they better off completely cutting out humans forever?
Feral Colony is a brutal zombie story full of gore. The fight scenes between the cats and the zombies are comical but surprisingly tense. I felt my heart pounding with each slash of claws, hoping my favorite cats would make it out alive. This book doesn't hold back it's punches. I flew through this book and can't wait for the sequel to come out. I loved in the author's notes to find out the cats in the story were based off the author's real-life cats. We even get to see pictures of each one. Surprisingly really loved this book and recommend if you're a fan of the zombie genre.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
February 11, 2026
In no time at all, you will find yourself not only invested in but also rooting for this unlikely crew of feisty feline warriors and the human who befriends them. Imagery abounds throughout the ongoing action and heartwarming/heartbreaking journey. This is a story of trust, sacrifice, acceptance, loss, community, resilience, and hope ---‐ something for everyone.
February 5, 2026
Chad Duerksen's debut novel isn't only about the horrors that await when society breaks down, but the inherent strengths of friendship and loyalty to survive. Our world needs heroes like Laura Swann and her courageous feline companions to remind us such traits are what we should be striving for. A powerful morality tale and a satisfying, fun read!
February 6, 2026
Chad's writing style is phenomenally descriptive. Reading The Feral Colony truly feels like watching a film play out in your head. It was incredibly easy to bond with the characters and their stories. Each twist pulled on my emotions and kept me invested. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys dystopian thriller vibes and of course cats too!
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