Fracked

by Mark D. Campbell

Tres Rios, Texas was a small town that would be hard to even place on a map. Located in the Rio Grande Valley in-between San Antonio and Corpus Christi, it was a tight-knit community of ranchers who had family lines that stretched back to the days of the Alamo. All that changed one day when a local rancher discovered oil on his land. The multinational energy conglomerate Triburton quickly swooped in. As rig after rig went up and the company’s tentacles took deeper root, Triburton’s hydraulic fracking operation poisoned the town’s delicate ecosystem and drove away entire generations of families. John and Rebecca, a couple caught in the middle of the town’s rapid decay, find themselves forced by cruel circumstances to work for the very company that destroyed their hometown and forced them to give up their old way of life. Together they dream about the day they can move away and start a new life together far away from Tres Rios. However, after an industrial fracking accident unleashes a horrific plague deep from the depths of the Eagle Ford Shale, the couple is forced to put their dreams on hold as they embark on a desperate fight for survival. Not only do they have to survive the dangerous onslaught of the ravenous infected, but they also have to contend with the extreme measures that Triburton undertakes in the company’s desperate attempt to cover up the horrific truth from the there’s more than just oil hidden underneath the ground in Tres Rios.

Genres: Horror, Zombies

166 pages, Paperback

First published February 19, 2015

About the author

Mark Campbell, author of the best-selling H7N9 Chronicles series, specializes in post-apocalyptic and sci-fi thrillers. Drawing on his background in law enforcement and cybersecurity, Mark brings a unique perspective to his stories, blending technology, suspense, and thought-provoking themes.

Reviews

[Tammy K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

When a big oil company enters a small farm community more than oil is dug up. The town of Tres Rios finds itself in an apocalyptic nightmare. John and his wife Rebecca must survive the outbreak, uncover the conspiracy, and escape the town and the company Triburton that controls it.

It was hard to put this book down, the suspension had me on the edge of my seat. As I read this book, my heart was pounding, my eyes were racing across the pages, and my mind was in overdrive to piece the mystery together.

I highly recommend this book to readers of apocalyptic and thriller books.

It should be noted that I received a free copy of this book from the author via GoodReads for a fair and honest review.

[Andrii Sedniev · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book and I was able to get immersed in the main characters’ quest for survival. In this story, John and his wife Rebecca was forced to work for a company that caused the destruction of their hometown due to some circumstances and hopes that one day they can hop on the next bus and start a new life. But then a plague was let loose due to some accident, now the couple has to fight their way into survival. This book captivated my attention from the first few pages and I was left intrigued by what would happen next. I liked how the story unfolded and enjoyed the many interesting twists. This is a thrilling book and I highly recommend it.

[Eric Grindstaff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

A good, quick little book. Believable characters and storyline though it did smack of the TV series "Helix". Still, it was a fun book.

[Andrea Mcbride · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was way interesting and very adrenaline pumping !!

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it and some parts I found myself holding my breath because it actually scared me. Oilfield accidents happen all the time and I could see this so vividly in my mind.

[Clint Walker Jr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book had a hard time putting it down!

[Michelle Highley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fracked

Good and quick read. I like how Mark Campbell didn't drag out the action or unneeded descriptions. Overall a good book.