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Chew: The Serial
"Where were you when you turned?"
The Wormwood Prion infected millions with an irresistible need to chew, demonstrating a distinct preference for human flesh. Allison Rose is lucky. She's one of the fortunate few to wake up in a Recovery Center; cured, but with a head full of monstrous memories intact. Adopting an abandoned child, she teams up with the enigmatic Will Turner, and together they discover the cure isn't the end of their nightmare, it's just the beginning.
The Wormwood Prion infected millions with an irresistible need to chew, demonstrating a distinct preference for human flesh. Allison Rose is lucky. She's one of the fortunate few to wake up in a Recovery Center; cured, but with a head full of monstrous memories intact. Adopting an abandoned child, she teams up with the enigmatic Will Turner, and together they discover the cure isn't the end of their nightmare, it's just the beginning.
Kindle Vella - Serial Fiction Format
Published March 1, 2022
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January 23, 2022
This is a fresh take on the zombie genre.
There are four main characters (at this point)
3 are recovered zombies (two adults, one child)
The fourth character is a doctor who is a sympathizer/advocate for the Prion-infected (aka the ex-zombies).
The story follows the four characters through the daily struggles of a post-apocalypse America trying to get back on its feet. The recovered zombies are sent to clean up the mess that was made because of zombies. People are suspicious of the recovered zombies and many people treat them badly. And while it's kind of understandable that people are wary of them (they did eat people, after all) I find myself sympathizing with the recovered zombies. It wasn’t their fault that they were turned into zombies. AND they have all of the memories of the atrocities they committed while they were zombies, which seems like torture in and of itself.
As season two came to a close some really interesting plot points came to the surface. I cannot wait to see where season three takes us.
This is a series I highly recommend for anyone who likes the zombie genre. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
There are four main characters (at this point)
3 are recovered zombies (two adults, one child)
The fourth character is a doctor who is a sympathizer/advocate for the Prion-infected (aka the ex-zombies).
The story follows the four characters through the daily struggles of a post-apocalypse America trying to get back on its feet. The recovered zombies are sent to clean up the mess that was made because of zombies. People are suspicious of the recovered zombies and many people treat them badly. And while it's kind of understandable that people are wary of them (they did eat people, after all) I find myself sympathizing with the recovered zombies. It wasn’t their fault that they were turned into zombies. AND they have all of the memories of the atrocities they committed while they were zombies, which seems like torture in and of itself.
As season two came to a close some really interesting plot points came to the surface. I cannot wait to see where season three takes us.
This is a series I highly recommend for anyone who likes the zombie genre. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
September 6, 2021
This is an amazing horror story! The author made you as the reader care about her characters and she put them in a setting that makes the reader dread having the character go into the next room, or even go around a corner in a hallway. Evoking dread like that in your reader is how you set your story apart from the sea of zombie stories that are already out there on Amazon and on various fiction sights. Not by being shockingly outrageous or overly grotesque and gory, but by making the reader sweat, their heart race, and make them dread what will happen next. Making them be so glued to the book that they just can’t stop reading and they simply have to know what happens next.
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August 20, 2021
What a promising new author! I read season one on Vella and, erm, devoured it in a little over a day.
It is both smart and pulpy, exactly how I like my books, and what is needed for me to read a zombie novel, something I am not in the habit of doing.
There are twists, there are complex relationships, and plenty of drama-fueled action.
The author is intelligent, adept at world building, and skilled at developing tension. She also doesn't hold back when it comes to the dark side of human existence.
Whether on purpose or not, the story makes some very cogent points regarding life in 2020-2021, as well. The future we see is one viewed through a veil of blood and oppression. It's a little close to home, in a good way.
Naomi, I am giving you four stars instead of five, because I love your writing style and plots, and I'd like to see you exceed my expectations in the future. If that makes any sense.
Side note: This was my first Vella experience, and I enjoyed the serial nature of the story, and the sense of immediacy it provides.
It is both smart and pulpy, exactly how I like my books, and what is needed for me to read a zombie novel, something I am not in the habit of doing.
There are twists, there are complex relationships, and plenty of drama-fueled action.
The author is intelligent, adept at world building, and skilled at developing tension. She also doesn't hold back when it comes to the dark side of human existence.
Whether on purpose or not, the story makes some very cogent points regarding life in 2020-2021, as well. The future we see is one viewed through a veil of blood and oppression. It's a little close to home, in a good way.
Naomi, I am giving you four stars instead of five, because I love your writing style and plots, and I'd like to see you exceed my expectations in the future. If that makes any sense.
Side note: This was my first Vella experience, and I enjoyed the serial nature of the story, and the sense of immediacy it provides.
September 8, 2021
Finally, a zombie story for me!
From the first appearance of the undead in the Book of Ezekiel where Valley of Bones literally comes alive to World War Z, The Walking Dead, and the Santa Clarita Diet, the types of zombies and they way that they are portrayed varies. Some zombies stories aren't my cup of tea, but others are. As a creator and avid reader, I honestly feel that zombies are like suishi. If you haven't found a zombie story you don't like, keep looking. There's one out there for you that caters to your taste and preferred reading tropes. In my case, this is my zombie story.
Welcome to the post apocalyptic world where not only has there been a plague of zombies, somehow they've been cured! If that isn't enough to grab your attention, I don't know what is. I've never seen a well written story that tells us about what happened to those that were turned and healed before and because of that, I'll keep reading.
From the first appearance of the undead in the Book of Ezekiel where Valley of Bones literally comes alive to World War Z, The Walking Dead, and the Santa Clarita Diet, the types of zombies and they way that they are portrayed varies. Some zombies stories aren't my cup of tea, but others are. As a creator and avid reader, I honestly feel that zombies are like suishi. If you haven't found a zombie story you don't like, keep looking. There's one out there for you that caters to your taste and preferred reading tropes. In my case, this is my zombie story.
Welcome to the post apocalyptic world where not only has there been a plague of zombies, somehow they've been cured! If that isn't enough to grab your attention, I don't know what is. I've never seen a well written story that tells us about what happened to those that were turned and healed before and because of that, I'll keep reading.
January 13, 2023
I hadn't encountered (or maybe realized I was encountering) Kindle Vella before reading this. Interesting idea, not sure how well it'll work for what I usually read.
First-person post-apocalyptic/zombie short story about the travails of a not-quite-human who’s more or less survived infection. This is a taste of a broader series which promises an epic level of bleakness. Well written and an original premise, but saying its not uplifting is an understatement.
Good word use buttresses the writing and the premise and main character were both interesting enough to keep me immersed in the (short) story.
Three point five stars, rounded up.
November 30, 2021
An interesting take on a zombie apocalypse. I found it quite refreshing. The plot was original and well written. It was fast paced with minimal descriptive gore. The characters were understandable and sometimes funny in a dark macabre way. I would love to read it in book form.
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April 16, 2022
Really intriguing story. I am on edge wanting to see what will happen next.
April 20, 2022
Better than the walking dead! Legit you want a good zombie horror story go read Chew! Naomi is an amazing author and I legit love this series!
June 24, 2022
This is a really good short story! A little different, but no less interesting! I did really enjoy this & do recommend for all that love zombies!!
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