Breakout

by John Grover

Breakout The worst place to be during the zombie apocalypse is trapped inside. Louis wakes one night to discover that his wife and daughter are gone. In a frantic journey to find them he soon discovers that the world outside is falling apart and he is trapped inside of his apartment building. The windows won’t open, the elevators don’t work and the lobby is blocked but Louis will not be stopped until he finds his family. Danger lurks around every corner, mysteries unfold, and his once warm home becomes a breeding ground for nightmares. Banding together with some of the other residents of the building, Louis and the others will work together to take on the end of the world, including the hungry undead that have become trapped inside the building with them.

Genres: Zombies, Horror

71 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 2015

About the author

John Grover is a Horror, Fantasy and Sci-fi Author residing in Massachusetts. He grew up watching creature double features with his brother on Saturday afternoons. This fueled his love of monsters, ghosts, and the supernatural. Some of his favorite TV shows and influences are The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Darkside, Space 1999, Battlestar Galactica, X-Files, Night Gallery, Monsters, Star Trek, and much more.

John is the author of several collections, including his recently released Best of Collection, Twenty Tales of Horror and Dark Fantasy as well as various chapbooks, anthologies, and more. Please visit his website www.shadowtales.com for more information.

Reviews

[Dez Nemec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Louis wakes up in the middle of the night to find that both his wife and daughter are missing. Outside is complete chaos - the streets are being overrun with the undead. Louis attempts to find his family, but for some reason, the lobby has been closed off and he can't get out. And something else seems off...

I was expecting a quick, fun zombie story. It is that, but it is also much more. A great, quick read!

[Candy Robosky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting take on crazy scientist

Breakout is a zombie novella but it has an interesting take on it. I won't say exactly what that twist is though because guessing what is going on is part of the fun. I liked how there were different strangers of different ages but all with something in common and all shared their story of how they ended up together. I could have used maybe a little more background on the bad guys but then again all we need to know is they are bad right? It does move very fast but has to since it is only 73 pages long.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Louis wakes up in the middle of the night to find that his wife and daughter are missing and a zombie outbreak has occurred. He bands up with others and they realize this is not their building. It is some sort of laboratory. louis finds out his wife is the scientist in charge of the zombie outbreak and kills her, he escapes and rushes home to find his daughter.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting zombie apocalypse story. Found most of the characters very likable but the villain was a bit cliche. Sort of Resident Evil-ish. enjoyable quick read though.

[Roxanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoy reading

Didn't want to put this book down. Was really interesting . Hope to read other books like this my mind if book

[Asia Man · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book and it would have gotten 4 stars if it was longer. It would make a fine novel.

[Vonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good zombie short story.

[Heather Samsa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good, would read other books. Kept you on the edge of your seat.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect mindfuck! 🤯