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Book Review: Zombie/Apocalypse 2012: A Political Horror Story by Ian McClellan

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zombie-apocalypse-2012-political-horror-story-ian-mcclellan McClellan shows great promise with his first book: Zombie/Apocalypse 2012: A Political Horror Story. It’s a story about a zombie apocalypse in the USA, told through the perspective of an ordinary guy. The guy in question is Lance, an unemployed factory worker who feels the media and politicians are all failing to take control of the situation and work together to resolve it.

McClellan says about his book:
“My book is a funny and entertaining look at the politics of the zombie apocalypse. Hopefully, it can get people asking why politicians keep fighting each other instead of doing something for the American people, and why the media keep asking all the wrong questions…”

Lance lives with his wife whose obsessed with conspiracy theories. Needless to say, she doesn’t survive for long. Afterwards Lance gets scratched by a zombie, takes a load of antibiotics and locks himself in his basement.

After sometime Lance feels better and decides to journey to C.D.C to share his experience with them. He thinks that he maybe the key to a cure for the zombie plague. Lance and Larry (his neighbour & new best friend) set out on their journey.

The plot is well thought out and captivating but left one major plot hole: why do the zombies sniff the main character and then turn away? What’s different about him now? This is a source of frustration for the reader on finishing the book.

There were good peaks and troughs of action interlaced with the political aspect of the book. The politics didn’t appeal to me. The politicians were American and I’d never heard of most of them. Luckily, the politics was sparse and mainly focused on the frustration with bureaucracy and political correctness.

Zombie/Apocalypse 2012: A Political Horror Story is a throughly entertaining read. McClellan writing style is wonderful; the words seemed to flow off the pages making it was a joy to read.

The title of the book is too long to stand out to the average reader and will ultimately date the story. The cover design is completely unappealing and off-putting. However put the title and cover design aside, overall Zombie/Apocalypse 2012: A Political Horror Story is a great zombie story. One that is an easy read, at times very funny and is well worth reading.

Zombie/Apocalypse 2012: A Political Horror Story by Ian McClellan is available to buy on Amazon.

Review soon,

Antony

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Sunday 10 November 2013

Reading for Pleasure

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Books I've Bought Recently

Books I’ve Bought Recently

 Until recently I hadn’t bought any books for ages. I didn’t need to, what with the free ones I was getting from Publishers Publicists to review. But I noticed that reading had become like a chore and had significantly slowed down.

The great thing about getting books from Publishers Publicists is that I’ve discovered new authors and new books that I love. But it’s a mixed bag.

Sometimes I get books that I wouldn’t necessarily choose to read. That’s when it becomes like a chore. I count down the pages and force myself to read on.

I decided that I’m going back to reading for pleasure. So this month I’ve treated myself to several books that I want to read. They are in the photo above.

Left to Right Top Row: Gone by Michael Grant, Zombie Apocalypse! Fightback by Stephen Jones & Oh Dear Silvia by Dawn French.

Left to Right Bottom Row: Hunger by Michael Grant, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks & The Fallen by Charlie Higson.

I’m already really enjoying reading again. I’m hooked and a few of these books and will review them after I’ve read them.

Write soon,

Antony

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Sunday 15 September 2013

Book Giveaway: Zombie/Apocalypse 2012 by Ian McClellan

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zombie-apocalypse-2012-political-horror-story-ian-mcclellan Zombie/Apocalypse 2012: A Political Horror Story by Ian McClellan is a zombie tale with a political background story- not from a left or right minded perspective, but from that of an average American who feels left behind by the system. It is the tale of a regular guy- an unemployed factory worker- in the first days of the end of the world, a time in which the ways of doing things have become muddled between pre and post apocalypse.

I’ve got one copy of the book to giveaway to one lucky reader. All you have to do is comment or send me an email on my Contact page saying you want to be entered into the draw. The deadline for entries is Saturday 14th September 2013 @ 13:00. The winner will be randomly selected by myself, notified through email and I’ll post the name of the winner on the blog.

McClellan says that the book offers an alternative insight into the state of today’s politics:
“My book is a funny and entertaining look at the politics of the zombie apocalypse. Hopefully, it can get people asking why politicians keep fighting each other instead of doing something for the American people, and why the media keep asking all the wrong questions.”

Zombie/Apocalypse 2012: A Political Horror Story by Ian McClellan has been named ‘Best Indie Zombie Book’ by Zombie Guide Magazine. I’m getting a copy to read and review and I can’t wait. If you love zombies, politics or both enter the giveaway now.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Monday 2 September 2013

The Latest Book in The Enemy Series by Charlie Higson: The Fallen

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I’ve just found the latest book in The Enemy Series by Charlie Higson on Amazon. It’s called The Fallen.

the-fallen-cover-to-be-released

Here’s what it’s about:

The Fallen by Charlie Higson is the fifth awesome book in The Enemy series.

First the sickness rotted the adults’ minds. Then their bodies. Now they stalk the streets, hunting human flesh.

The Holloway crew are survivors. They’ve fought their way across London and made it to the Natural History Museum alive – just. But the fight will never end while the Enemy lives, unless there’s another way. . .

The kids at the museum are looking for a cure. All they need are medical supplies. To get them means a journey down unknown roads. Roads where not only crazed, hungry sickos hide in the shadows.

SUDDENLY IT’S NOT SO CLEAR WHO – OR WHAT – THEY’RE FIGHTING.
(From: Amazon, Last accessed: Monday 13th May 2013.)

I’ve already pre-ordered my copy and can’t wait till September for it’s release.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Sunday 19 May 2013
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