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2389: A Space Horror Novel
The happiest place in the galaxy just sent out a distress call...
Grand Galaxies is the most expensive amusement park ever created, built on the surface of the moon. For decades, rich families and honeymooning couples have gone there to have the time of their lives and no one has ever returned disappointed...
But communication with the moon has been lost.
Someone needs to go up there and see what’s wrong.
Grand Galaxies is the most expensive amusement park ever created, built on the surface of the moon. For decades, rich families and honeymooning couples have gone there to have the time of their lives and no one has ever returned disappointed...
But communication with the moon has been lost.
Someone needs to go up there and see what’s wrong.
158 pages, ebook
First published March 5, 2015
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Iain Rob Wright
172 books1,833 followersOne of Horror's most respected authors, Iain Rob Wright is the writer of more than forty books, many of them bestsellers. A previous Kindle All-Star and a mainstay in the horror charts, he is a prolific producer of unique and original stories. From his apocalyptic saga The Gates to his claustrophobic revenge thriller ASBO, Iain writes across a broad spectrum of sub genres, creating both beloved series and standalone titles.
With work available in several languages and in audio, Iain Rob Wright is one of the fastest rising stars in horror, but when not writing he is a dedicated family man. Father to Jack and Molly, and husband to Sally, he is often seen sharing his family memories with his fans on Facebook.
To get 6 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com
With work available in several languages and in audio, Iain Rob Wright is one of the fastest rising stars in horror, but when not writing he is a dedicated family man. Father to Jack and Molly, and husband to Sally, he is often seen sharing his family memories with his fans on Facebook.
To get 6 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com
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July 20, 2020
A fun ride.
The year is … well, not 2389. The title of the book is about something else. Some time towards the end of the 21st century, we’ve built an $80 billion theme park, on the moon. And now you and I, we both want to go there, right? However, contact with Grand Galaxy Amusement Park is lost, and SABA (the Space Administration of Britain and America) sends a crew to investigate. And when they arrive there, they are not greeted by one of the 4,000 people working at the park, and moreover, there’s also no sign of the roughly 12,000 guests. Instead, silence.
Of course it does not stay that way. Something clearly went wrong here, and the crew of the Hermes will soon find out. And then it’s all a fast-paced, action-packed and sometimes gory ride towards the somewhat predictable end.
The setting is great, the pacing worked very well for me, and generally the book is fun. The science is pretty wonky. But that’s to be expected. This is some B-grade SciFi-Horror. If you’re not able and willing to suspend disbelief, then this is not the book for you anyway. I don’t have a problem suspending my disbelief for the duration of a book like this. However, I’m not too happy about the spoilery threat our heroes are facing. But that’s mostly just a matter of personal taste. Still, I hoped for something else. And overall the book is just a little too predictable. Also, there’s some humorous dialogue here and there, but some awkwardly written passages as well. Overall the writing was just okay.
Still, I had fun, and would have had even more of it, surely, if they would have faced something else up there at Grand Galaxy Amusement Park. But that’s probably just me.
The year is … well, not 2389. The title of the book is about something else. Some time towards the end of the 21st century, we’ve built an $80 billion theme park, on the moon. And now you and I, we both want to go there, right? However, contact with Grand Galaxy Amusement Park is lost, and SABA (the Space Administration of Britain and America) sends a crew to investigate. And when they arrive there, they are not greeted by one of the 4,000 people working at the park, and moreover, there’s also no sign of the roughly 12,000 guests. Instead, silence.
Of course it does not stay that way. Something clearly went wrong here, and the crew of the Hermes will soon find out. And then it’s all a fast-paced, action-packed and sometimes gory ride towards the somewhat predictable end.
The setting is great, the pacing worked very well for me, and generally the book is fun. The science is pretty wonky. But that’s to be expected. This is some B-grade SciFi-Horror. If you’re not able and willing to suspend disbelief, then this is not the book for you anyway. I don’t have a problem suspending my disbelief for the duration of a book like this. However, I’m not too happy about the spoilery threat our heroes are facing. But that’s mostly just a matter of personal taste. Still, I hoped for something else. And overall the book is just a little too predictable. Also, there’s some humorous dialogue here and there, but some awkwardly written passages as well. Overall the writing was just okay.
Still, I had fun, and would have had even more of it, surely, if they would have faced something else up there at Grand Galaxy Amusement Park. But that’s probably just me.
August 24, 2020
This straightforward space horror is right out of an old video game. Just add space zombies, a lunar amusement park, and shake all the grand elements of both.
I really have nothing much to say about it except it passed the time in an amusing way. I wanted to re-watch Event Horizon while I was reading this.
Corny stuff? Who knows! I just know I like a good classic horror SF story now and again. Like a bloodier old Doctor Who with a classic Zombie action ethos.
It was pretty good. Amusing. But not ground-breaking.
I really have nothing much to say about it except it passed the time in an amusing way. I wanted to re-watch Event Horizon while I was reading this.
Corny stuff? Who knows! I just know I like a good classic horror SF story now and again. Like a bloodier old Doctor Who with a classic Zombie action ethos.
It was pretty good. Amusing. But not ground-breaking.
August 24, 2020
OK, yeah, I see it now.
A few of my friends have read this and somehow it sounded interesting so I wanted to read it too. Then my friends started giving this ... mediocre ratings. And I guess I agree with that too. Because while the idea is nice, it's nothing overwhelmingly great.
There is an enormous amusement park on the moon. It's been there for 10 years. Kind of like the dinosaur park in Jurassic World. And just like there, something has gone wrong. A simple technical problem, it is assumed. "Boss", a very respected military leader, goes to the moon with an international space crew including his daughter to see what is what. Bad mistake. *lol*
The conversations between the team members seemed wooden, also not reasonable considering the history of this futuristic world. I rolled my eyes hard (and repeatedly) when certain characters were described (especially Boss). The setting of the novel wasn't bad but there was something missing there as well, it all seemed too generic (right down to the ominous audio recording at the end of chapter one).
At one point or another I felt reminded of which wasn't actually a bad thing since I liked that one, but it also means that there was absolutely nothing original here. It's just and I'm still not entirely sure I bought the how and why. Add to that an uneven pacing throughout the short novel.
So yeah, not really bad but also nothing groundbreaking or fascinating. Maybe I expected too much or this kind of thing was done one too many times?
I guess the best way to sum up my opinion is this: I wasn’t even excited about the deaths / carnage (of which there was definitely too little) and that tells you all you need to know.
A few of my friends have read this and somehow it sounded interesting so I wanted to read it too. Then my friends started giving this ... mediocre ratings. And I guess I agree with that too. Because while the idea is nice, it's nothing overwhelmingly great.
There is an enormous amusement park on the moon. It's been there for 10 years. Kind of like the dinosaur park in Jurassic World. And just like there, something has gone wrong. A simple technical problem, it is assumed. "Boss", a very respected military leader, goes to the moon with an international space crew including his daughter to see what is what. Bad mistake. *lol*
The conversations between the team members seemed wooden, also not reasonable considering the history of this futuristic world. I rolled my eyes hard (and repeatedly) when certain characters were described (especially Boss). The setting of the novel wasn't bad but there was something missing there as well, it all seemed too generic (right down to the ominous audio recording at the end of chapter one).
At one point or another I felt reminded of which wasn't actually a bad thing since I liked that one, but it also means that there was absolutely nothing original here. It's just and I'm still not entirely sure I bought the how and why. Add to that an uneven pacing throughout the short novel.
So yeah, not really bad but also nothing groundbreaking or fascinating. Maybe I expected too much or this kind of thing was done one too many times?
I guess the best way to sum up my opinion is this: I wasn’t even excited about the deaths / carnage (of which there was definitely too little) and that tells you all you need to know.
July 13, 2016
2389: A Space Horror Novel, by Iain Rob Wright, is more of what I'd consider to be science-fiction with a blend of zombies, and the feel of an "B-grade" movie. Set in the future, a team of cosmonauts (astronauts from the US and UK) are sent to a family "theme park" located on the moon. Communications have failed, and it's up to them to find out why.
I found this to be a fun, uncomplicated story--easy to enjoy just for the sake of it, without looking into it for "deeper" meanings. There were only two characters that I felt were well-defined, but again, with this story line that really didn't impact anything negatively for me. It moved along rapidly with mainly action sequences instead of complicated technical data or introspective dialog.
The only negative--for me--was that I found the end to be very predictable (after only about the half-way point). Still, the scenes themselves were engaging, and although I figured out what was happening, it wasn't entirely disappointing, as it would have been in a book with a "heavier" theme. Read for what it is, a unique romp through a theme park in outer space, it delivers what it indicates.
Recommended!
I found this to be a fun, uncomplicated story--easy to enjoy just for the sake of it, without looking into it for "deeper" meanings. There were only two characters that I felt were well-defined, but again, with this story line that really didn't impact anything negatively for me. It moved along rapidly with mainly action sequences instead of complicated technical data or introspective dialog.
The only negative--for me--was that I found the end to be very predictable (after only about the half-way point). Still, the scenes themselves were engaging, and although I figured out what was happening, it wasn't entirely disappointing, as it would have been in a book with a "heavier" theme. Read for what it is, a unique romp through a theme park in outer space, it delivers what it indicates.
Recommended!
July 28, 2024
Stars: 1 out of 5.
Well, this was a waste of time and money.
Badly written, with cardboard characters that I couldn't care less about. The dialog so stilted it felt like bad fanfiction.
Also, the moon's gravity is one sixth of the Earth, so why the hell do the characters struggle to get up the stairs? Why are they out of breath after running? HOW are they running in such little gravity anyway? They would be hopping. Really long hops. Also, none of the amusement park rides would work how they do in Earth's gravity. What a waste of a wonderful location.
Oh, and the whole plot is next level stupid as well.
DEFINITELY won't recommend.
Well, this was a waste of time and money.
Badly written, with cardboard characters that I couldn't care less about. The dialog so stilted it felt like bad fanfiction.
Also, the moon's gravity is one sixth of the Earth, so why the hell do the characters struggle to get up the stairs? Why are they out of breath after running? HOW are they running in such little gravity anyway? They would be hopping. Really long hops. Also, none of the amusement park rides would work how they do in Earth's gravity. What a waste of a wonderful location.
Oh, and the whole plot is next level stupid as well.
DEFINITELY won't recommend.
May 28, 2020
I really enjoyed this, it’s a great little space adventure!
The story is set in the not too distant future, we’ve built on the moon, a few luxury hotels and one hell of a theme park. All communications with the moon base fail and a team of half a dozen experts are sent to investigate what the problem is. And this is my only problem with the book, they go up, just 6 of them, for some reason thinking it will be a simple issue and therefore massively underestimating the problem, they are woefully unprepared and even after a warning they carry on regardless, this made it feel really unbelievable and unrealistic.
However I ignored that and had the ride of a lifetime. It was so much fun and I liked the characters. This story was full of excitement at every turn and when I discovered, as they did, what the problem was I was even more excited! It was brilliant!
The story really reminded me of Aliens, if you like aliens you’ll like this but even if you don’t specifically and you just like space or horror you’ll love this too. Well I hope you do, don’t let the alien idea put you off is what I’m trying to say. I can’t say much as I don’t want to give anything away.
It was so entertaining and a fast paced read, never a dull moment. Oh and a good ending too, I was not disappointed. I’ve not had so much fun in some time.
So yes a little ridiculous at the start but get past that and submerse yourself in the excitement and the thrill of the ride.
Easily a 5*/5 for me.
The story is set in the not too distant future, we’ve built on the moon, a few luxury hotels and one hell of a theme park. All communications with the moon base fail and a team of half a dozen experts are sent to investigate what the problem is. And this is my only problem with the book, they go up, just 6 of them, for some reason thinking it will be a simple issue and therefore massively underestimating the problem, they are woefully unprepared and even after a warning they carry on regardless, this made it feel really unbelievable and unrealistic.
However I ignored that and had the ride of a lifetime. It was so much fun and I liked the characters. This story was full of excitement at every turn and when I discovered, as they did, what the problem was I was even more excited! It was brilliant!
The story really reminded me of Aliens, if you like aliens you’ll like this but even if you don’t specifically and you just like space or horror you’ll love this too. Well I hope you do, don’t let the alien idea put you off is what I’m trying to say. I can’t say much as I don’t want to give anything away.
It was so entertaining and a fast paced read, never a dull moment. Oh and a good ending too, I was not disappointed. I’ve not had so much fun in some time.
So yes a little ridiculous at the start but get past that and submerse yourself in the excitement and the thrill of the ride.
Easily a 5*/5 for me.
July 17, 2020
“Fly me to the moon. Let me play among the stars.”
– Frank Sinatra, Fly Me To The Moon
Not really the space romp you might expect. Think horror in a remote location. Disengage your disbelief.
But let‘s go back to the space thing for a moment... why would spacefarers from a joined US and UK organisation be called cosmonauts instead of astronauts?
And there really is no flux capacitor. No, there really isn‘t, unless you are Michael J. Fox.
“Are we supposed to believe that the most expensive structure ever built is in jeopardy, but all they're sending is a half-dozen space jockeys?"
Yep! And although they are space jockeys, they know nothing about physics, because...
"The thickness of that glass must be immense to stop it caving in. I don't even want to think about what would happen if it cracked."
Ehem, air pressure inside, vacuum outside... In what scenario would the glass cave in exactly? And... a glass dome? *eyeroll*
"Trent, can you bring up a map of this place? We need to find the quickest way to the delivery bay."
I don‘t know, but if I was the boss space jockey, I maybe would have gone to the command center first?
Anyway, this was roughly the first 10% of this literary gem. But you know what?
So, just roll with it...
Plenty of plotholes and the writing doesn‘t get better. But if you want some brain candy and aren‘t picky, this will do.
What is the reason behind the book‘s title? Never found out. I doubt very much that it‘s the year this is set in. Distance to the moon minus all the zeros, that‘s my best guess...
And, oh...
So, yeah, it was entertaining...
– Frank Sinatra, Fly Me To The Moon
Not really the space romp you might expect. Think horror in a remote location. Disengage your disbelief.
But let‘s go back to the space thing for a moment... why would spacefarers from a joined US and UK organisation be called cosmonauts instead of astronauts?
And there really is no flux capacitor. No, there really isn‘t, unless you are Michael J. Fox.
“Are we supposed to believe that the most expensive structure ever built is in jeopardy, but all they're sending is a half-dozen space jockeys?"
Yep! And although they are space jockeys, they know nothing about physics, because...
"The thickness of that glass must be immense to stop it caving in. I don't even want to think about what would happen if it cracked."
Ehem, air pressure inside, vacuum outside... In what scenario would the glass cave in exactly? And... a glass dome? *eyeroll*
"Trent, can you bring up a map of this place? We need to find the quickest way to the delivery bay."
I don‘t know, but if I was the boss space jockey, I maybe would have gone to the command center first?
Anyway, this was roughly the first 10% of this literary gem. But you know what?
So, just roll with it...
Plenty of plotholes and the writing doesn‘t get better. But if you want some brain candy and aren‘t picky, this will do.
What is the reason behind the book‘s title? Never found out. I doubt very much that it‘s the year this is set in. Distance to the moon minus all the zeros, that‘s my best guess...
And, oh...
So, yeah, it was entertaining...
February 11, 2018
This was such fun! I mean, Zombies on the moon!! How awesome is that??
When communications between Earth and Grand Galaxies amusement park ceases, Commander ‘Boss’ Sharman and his crew are sent to investigate and see what's happened. They arrive to a seemingly abandoned park, well apart from the blood thirsty monsters shadowing their every move.
I think if you go into this with no expectations then you will enjoy it more. As I said, it's a story of Zombies on the moon! We also have Robots gone wild ;) It's pure B list movie stuff, but so much fun to listen to.
The characters and plot were well written and developed. Each of the few characters we deal with here were awesome. I really liked Lexi. Her dad is Boss, but she holds her own throughout the story. She is brave, smart and kick ass.
The plot was fast paced. I loved the idea of an amusement park on the moon, how cool would that be!! Lol. The way the virus came to be on the moon is quite believable, (if you can suspend normal belief for a while ;) ) and was really fun to read. This is the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be my last!!
Nigel Patterson brought the book alive. He gave each character their own tone and had the right tone for the right situation.
*I received a copy of this for review. This in no way affects my thoughts.*
When communications between Earth and Grand Galaxies amusement park ceases, Commander ‘Boss’ Sharman and his crew are sent to investigate and see what's happened. They arrive to a seemingly abandoned park, well apart from the blood thirsty monsters shadowing their every move.
I think if you go into this with no expectations then you will enjoy it more. As I said, it's a story of Zombies on the moon! We also have Robots gone wild ;) It's pure B list movie stuff, but so much fun to listen to.
The characters and plot were well written and developed. Each of the few characters we deal with here were awesome. I really liked Lexi. Her dad is Boss, but she holds her own throughout the story. She is brave, smart and kick ass.
The plot was fast paced. I loved the idea of an amusement park on the moon, how cool would that be!! Lol. The way the virus came to be on the moon is quite believable, (if you can suspend normal belief for a while ;) ) and was really fun to read. This is the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be my last!!
Nigel Patterson brought the book alive. He gave each character their own tone and had the right tone for the right situation.
*I received a copy of this for review. This in no way affects my thoughts.*
July 9, 2020
"3-2-1...we have blast-off!!"
This is a great little futuristic space story that sees a rescue mission going to the moon in order to 'sort' out an unknown problem at the 60 billion dollar Grand Galaxies Theme Park. For a sneaky preview of events, just mix together Disney Land, Scooby-Doo, Space 1999 and NASA, lots of fun, plenty of blood, horror and gore then sit then just sit back and enjoy the ride. Written in an easy-to-read, informal and humorous way this was just filled with non-stop action, great dialogue, interesting characters and lots of fine detail which, along with a great storyline, made it one trip that will be hard to forget. So just what was the big problem happening at the resort that made travelling the 238900 miles (in just over an hour!) so essential? Well, that would be telling, but expect a big twist or two to your everyday average space horror adventure and expect to have lots and lots of fun on the 'Milky Way.' "Mission accomplished- over and out." Rating: 4.8 bright and beautiful stars.. plus the odd moon or two!
This is a great little futuristic space story that sees a rescue mission going to the moon in order to 'sort' out an unknown problem at the 60 billion dollar Grand Galaxies Theme Park. For a sneaky preview of events, just mix together Disney Land, Scooby-Doo, Space 1999 and NASA, lots of fun, plenty of blood, horror and gore then sit then just sit back and enjoy the ride. Written in an easy-to-read, informal and humorous way this was just filled with non-stop action, great dialogue, interesting characters and lots of fine detail which, along with a great storyline, made it one trip that will be hard to forget. So just what was the big problem happening at the resort that made travelling the 238900 miles (in just over an hour!) so essential? Well, that would be telling, but expect a big twist or two to your everyday average space horror adventure and expect to have lots and lots of fun on the 'Milky Way.' "Mission accomplished- over and out." Rating: 4.8 bright and beautiful stars.. plus the odd moon or two!
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July 24, 2016DNF at 15 %. First I thought it was me, but the words of my very cool friend Matthew comforts me in the belief that's its not - it's the book.
My own author aspirations died shortly after the age of thirteen, but before that, I wrote (as school writing assignments) totally unashamed blueprint copies of the kid's books Twin detectives (yes, blueprint, they are not better than that I assure you), starring my best friend and me. The part I read in this book felt a bit like those stories.
And that was after the silly "information planting" that becomes necessary when you are writing a book on the distant future. How do you make the reader aware of what has happened? Well, you plant tidbits of what would be totally mega-known and mundane information for the characters into all dialogues. Or, no, please don't...
At 15 %, the team arrives at their destination and something so silly happened that I dropped the book. Literally and figuratively.
My own author aspirations died shortly after the age of thirteen, but before that, I wrote (as school writing assignments) totally unashamed blueprint copies of the kid's books Twin detectives (yes, blueprint, they are not better than that I assure you), starring my best friend and me. The part I read in this book felt a bit like those stories.
And that was after the silly "information planting" that becomes necessary when you are writing a book on the distant future. How do you make the reader aware of what has happened? Well, you plant tidbits of what would be totally mega-known and mundane information for the characters into all dialogues. Or, no, please don't...
At 15 %, the team arrives at their destination and something so silly happened that I dropped the book. Literally and figuratively.
September 10, 2022
Finally a book worth reading to get me out of my slump!
While this wasn't anything overly new, it did combine 2 creepy things that I really enjoy in a story: being trapped in space and zombies. It was also filled with action and gore which seem to be a specialty of his in his horror stories.
Would definitely recommend it for sci-fi and zombie lovers.
While this wasn't anything overly new, it did combine 2 creepy things that I really enjoy in a story: being trapped in space and zombies. It was also filled with action and gore which seem to be a specialty of his in his horror stories.
Would definitely recommend it for sci-fi and zombie lovers.
September 2, 2016
I was hoping for a deep, psychological horror story which gave me sleepless moments. Instead I got schlock horror interspersed with crass humour and boring zombies. This could have been great. It wasn't.
Needed serious proofreading in places.
One star for the story. I adored the cover though!
Needed serious proofreading in places.
One star for the story. I adored the cover though!
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November 4, 2016This had a promising start with its shout out to EVENT HORIZON but the author decided to go with for his big baddie. I thought that was lazy. I'm still going three stars because I keep reading the stuff I don't care for. Dude knows how to write.
June 6, 2021
Badly written.
Cosmonauts are Russian, exclusively.
The dialogue is awful.
The characters are morons.
Thank goodness it was free.
Cosmonauts are Russian, exclusively.
The dialogue is awful.
The characters are morons.
Thank goodness it was free.
November 5, 2018
An extremely predictable if not unenjoyable B-grade novel following a crew of cosmonauts in the not so near future who investigate a lunar amusement park base which has ceased all contact with the outside galaxy. Cue the usual type of threat, the character with the hidden agenda, government involvement, and a resolution that even the most naive of sci-fi/horror enthusiasts will see coming 50 pages before it occurs.
2389 won't knock your socks off, but it is an easy read and one that at least shows little mercy to its more annoying characters.
2.5 Best Pilots in the Galaxy for 2389.
2389 won't knock your socks off, but it is an easy read and one that at least shows little mercy to its more annoying characters.
2.5 Best Pilots in the Galaxy for 2389.
July 6, 2019
Iain has scored yet another ggggooooaaaalllll with 2389, and continues to amaze me. In such a short story he builds a tall tale. Its will stay with you. And before you know it, it's over, and that sucks because you don't want it to end, but alas it does, and you can't wait to start another book by him. Do yourself a favor pick it up and you won't be disapointed. 5 out of 5 stars. Your gonna need a bigger boat.
January 11, 2020
Set-up: More than 20,000 people cut off in a remote moon theme park. No contact at all in days.
So who do they send to investigate? Six of the most unprepared, lackadaisical nitwits they can find.
For example?
- They arrive without medical kits, haz-mat suits, weapons, or even a handy map of the huge moon base.
- They initially run across a truncated video that says ‘Get out!’ yet keep exploring without any extra precaution.
- They come across a person seriously infected from something that ‘looks viral’ and proceed to examine him without any protection. The guy even says ‘Don’t touch me’ but nope, they’ll try to move him.
- After some more idiocy, they rush back to their ship to leave, with no regard to being exposed to whatever. No worries. Except in their absence, a mystery man has disabled their entire super modern, high tech ship? How? Oh some doohickey or magic. No one seems to know.
All this is the first 30 pages. Wow. Insipid.
So who do they send to investigate? Six of the most unprepared, lackadaisical nitwits they can find.
For example?
- They arrive without medical kits, haz-mat suits, weapons, or even a handy map of the huge moon base.
- They initially run across a truncated video that says ‘Get out!’ yet keep exploring without any extra precaution.
- They come across a person seriously infected from something that ‘looks viral’ and proceed to examine him without any protection. The guy even says ‘Don’t touch me’ but nope, they’ll try to move him.
- After some more idiocy, they rush back to their ship to leave, with no regard to being exposed to whatever. No worries. Except in their absence, a mystery man has disabled their entire super modern, high tech ship? How? Oh some doohickey or magic. No one seems to know.
All this is the first 30 pages. Wow. Insipid.
December 11, 2015
This book is beyond ridiculous and that's why I enjoyed it. A group of astronauts are sent to a theme park on the moon that has been taking over by space zombies and crazed robots. This is pure b movie stuff and a easy read. Leave your brain at the first page and pick it back up at the last. Just hope it hasn't been bitten by a zombie a long the way.
September 9, 2023
Space Zombies… that is all 💕
Honestly though, if you like scifi horror, theme parks, outer space, and the undead, this book will be right up your alley!
Honestly though, if you like scifi horror, theme parks, outer space, and the undead, this book will be right up your alley!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2020
Zombies on the moon. It's exactly what it sounds like. The writing is ok and the concept novel though nothing groundbreaking. Character development was meh, which I expected going in so it was fine. Rating between 2-3 stars rounded up because I needed a break after a series of rather depressing historical nonfiction.
September 25, 2016
I read this a week ago on a depressingly gray, rainy Monday that I happened to be off on, what a horrific, fun adventure to be stuck on! Imagine that you’re soldier going all the way to the moon to investigate an accident on a bazillion dollar park that somehow loses every person on it out of the twenty thousand inhabitants. I was biting my nails, never mind being warm in a cozy bed! A crew is put together to assess the damage and danger to figure out how every person on this highly popular adventure has simply vanished without a trace.
The space crew arrives at the posh moon facility and is greeted without a soul in sight on the most polarizing adventure theme park in the universe. Cold and sheer unknown beauty of the unimaginable greets them.
Dead silence.
As they advance into the Grand Galaxies Park they encounter the unexpected.
Rogue robots, maleficent acts, viral possession and bunch of dead people and some political intrigue that makes for a great mystery. What an epic ride with all sorts of Indiana Jones like scenarios mixed with horrific finds. I’d rather stay home thanks!
- Kasia S.
The space crew arrives at the posh moon facility and is greeted without a soul in sight on the most polarizing adventure theme park in the universe. Cold and sheer unknown beauty of the unimaginable greets them.
Dead silence.
As they advance into the Grand Galaxies Park they encounter the unexpected.
Rogue robots, maleficent acts, viral possession and bunch of dead people and some political intrigue that makes for a great mystery. What an epic ride with all sorts of Indiana Jones like scenarios mixed with horrific finds. I’d rather stay home thanks!
- Kasia S.
October 17, 2017
"Great! Frikkin' space zombies. Are you kidding me?"
And therein lies the start, the middle and the end of what is a glorious romp of a read, playing not unlike a schlock B grade movie. And sometimes they're the best aren't they?
A space opera/SciFi fan I ain't (what am I saying? I luurve Battlestar Galactica!) and although this was touted as a horror novel, I don't think it comes under that genre either. Gross, action packed and entertaining - it ticks all those boxes. Sometimes we don't need the novel version of contemplating our navel, sometimes it's just fun to enjoy the discovery of the fluffy lint that lies within.
Recommended read for those of us that enjoy a vacation to the B side.
And therein lies the start, the middle and the end of what is a glorious romp of a read, playing not unlike a schlock B grade movie. And sometimes they're the best aren't they?
A space opera/SciFi fan I ain't (what am I saying? I luurve Battlestar Galactica!) and although this was touted as a horror novel, I don't think it comes under that genre either. Gross, action packed and entertaining - it ticks all those boxes. Sometimes we don't need the novel version of contemplating our navel, sometimes it's just fun to enjoy the discovery of the fluffy lint that lies within.
Recommended read for those of us that enjoy a vacation to the B side.
July 4, 2016
Disclaimer: I got this one free for joining the author's email list. And boy am I glad I didn't pay for it. Did not enjoy it at all. The writing is simplistic, the plot predictable, the characters flat, and the dialogue poor. Plus, the book was filled with typos. Oh, and really, a flux capacitor? This is the first book I've read from this author but, sorry, it has not inspired me to read anything else from him. At least not anytime soon. Maybe some day, once the memory of this one has faded.
March 25, 2024
For Cosmonauts and space explorers these were some pretty nieve peeps. This was probably a 2 star read, but I'm giving it an extra star for Space Zombies!
January 5, 2021
If I'm honest, I don't believe this met it's full potential. The plot was entertaining. A viral outbreak at a theme park on the moon. Zombies everywhere, but y'know... space zombies. Whole lot of entertainment. However, the characters really ruined it for me. For such a specific team sent to investigate and hush up what was happening on the moon they were woefully inadequate experts. Tell me how the only two marines died before we even got to the middle of the story! I wasn't rooting for a single one of them. Except maybe Hopper who seemed to be the least naive of the lot of them. But the ending saved it for me. Not completely unexpected, but still good.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
November 30, 2015
So I wouldn't call this a horror novel. More like a bit of a suspenseful space exploration novel.. with zombies. It is a fun, short read. And if you are looking for something that isn't "ridiculous," then I suggest you look elsewhere. It is a book about space zombies, after all!
August 19, 2016
Not a big fan of sci fi, but no one writes like the talented IR Wright!! Fun with twist And turns nit always predictable. This book was one of the 5 free novels Wright gives away on his web site. I would recommend this book
September 20, 2017
Generic sci-fi zombie horror that brings nothing new to the table. Forgettable.
May 24, 2020
I might not want to visit a theme park during a zombie pandemic, especially on the moon.
November 18, 2020
Your basic viral zombie infection, set in space. So much potential for intrigue, but offering none. Flat characters issuing PG-13 Halloween-movie dialogue.
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