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DROP DEAD, LOSER: A Quirky Kind of Zombie Novel
Humor. Horror. And a hottie with a wicked roundhouse.
Chris Kantra isn’t exactly what you’d call cool. His friends are social rejects. The jocks and cheerleaders love to torment him. And he’s borne the nickname “paste boy” since the first grade.
But his prospects quickly improve when he gets killed.
Now he has a shot with Chastity Sky, an ex-cheerleader turned Goth with a third-degree black belt in taekwondo. She’s attracted to dead things, and that’s just what Chris is.
As the town falls under attack by renegade zombies and Chris struggles to adjust to “life” as a law-abiding corpse, he finally finds his chance to ask Chastity to prom.
Will she make his dreams come true, or will she cave in his skull with a kick to the temple? Read the book to find out. Also read on to see if Chris, Chastity, and his squad of geeky pals can save the town from the undead hordes, a psycho cheerleading captain, and a money-grubbing mayor who’s looking to cash in.
Part zany comedy. Part gore and guts. This raucous satirical romp is ripe for anyone who’s ever rooted for the underdog and dreamed of cold justice served with a side of bloody pom-poms.
Chris Kantra isn’t exactly what you’d call cool. His friends are social rejects. The jocks and cheerleaders love to torment him. And he’s borne the nickname “paste boy” since the first grade.
But his prospects quickly improve when he gets killed.
Now he has a shot with Chastity Sky, an ex-cheerleader turned Goth with a third-degree black belt in taekwondo. She’s attracted to dead things, and that’s just what Chris is.
As the town falls under attack by renegade zombies and Chris struggles to adjust to “life” as a law-abiding corpse, he finally finds his chance to ask Chastity to prom.
Will she make his dreams come true, or will she cave in his skull with a kick to the temple? Read the book to find out. Also read on to see if Chris, Chastity, and his squad of geeky pals can save the town from the undead hordes, a psycho cheerleading captain, and a money-grubbing mayor who’s looking to cash in.
Part zany comedy. Part gore and guts. This raucous satirical romp is ripe for anyone who’s ever rooted for the underdog and dreamed of cold justice served with a side of bloody pom-poms.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2019
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About the author
Joe Arzac
1 book2 followersJoe Arzac has been a fan of zombie films and literature since he first saw Night of the Living Dead on TV as a kid. He was probably too young to be watching, which is one reason why the movie left such an indelible impression on him. DROP DEAD, LOSER is his attempt to pay homage to the genre by taking a somewhat humorous approach.
An avid reader and writer, Joe lives with his family in Illinois and hopes that zombies, along with their vampire and werewolf cousins, stay fictional for the foreseeable future.
An avid reader and writer, Joe lives with his family in Illinois and hopes that zombies, along with their vampire and werewolf cousins, stay fictional for the foreseeable future.
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July 11, 2022
Silly, crazy fun!
This book was pretty good for this type of story. While geared more towards the male adolescent, this old grandma enjoyed it too!! Funny, and gooey, and gorey. Love the cover art!! ☺️
This book was pretty good for this type of story. While geared more towards the male adolescent, this old grandma enjoyed it too!! Funny, and gooey, and gorey. Love the cover art!! ☺️
November 30, 2019
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book - a friend of mine recommended it - but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. It's hilarious, perceptive, and highly entertaining - a true page turner. Younger readers should relate to the teenage underdog story and pervasive struggle for self-realization, while older readers will appreciate the nuanced parental characters and insightful references to the '80s. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys dark humor, social satire, and of course, flesh-eating zombies.
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