Sunday, January 29, 2012

Lemon zested Zombies.

30 Minute Plan by Gerald Rice.

Three stars.

Ziggies (zombies) have taken over. This post apocalyptic zombie novel is told through the eyes of a dog (soldier), who follows the orders of the brains.

The dogs spray the Ziggies with Lemon scent, some are wood chip and others orange then they become more docile. Yes really, it’s as strange as it sounds.

 There are the usual headshots and gore but there were too many open ends, why scent?  What is that girl? Who are the Wood chips? Because the story is told through the mind of a dog, not a brain, Gerald Rice thinks he can get away without tying up all the loose ends or explaining what is going on. Is he really turning into a Vampire?

I have to say at times it made me laugh, and I was entertained. For the price, free, you can’t go wrong.

Jeremy.

Claustraphobic Gore

Cardanica by Dario Tonani

Four stars.

This short story follows two survivors of a disaster in a poisonous desert. The life craft that they chose to escape in turns out to be anything by a lifesaver.

                This book is a real page turner, the first few pages confused me, then, I was hooked. A real technophobe meets Kubrick piece of writing. The feel is dark and claustrophobic and the action dinghy and cruel.
                A horror thriller to read and cringe.

Jeremy Poole

Her Lovers touch.

Her Lovers touch by Allen Dusk. (Short story)
Four stars.
This is one sick tale that, if you like, sex, perversion and ghosts, you’ll love this. In such a short story Allen manages to create a bigoted self centered character, a character that you’d love at first sight and hate at your leisure.

                If you want a short to read before you turn the lights out and have the stomach, this could be for you.

Jeremy Poole, Author of, ‘George and Dewi’ part one of BrĂ¢n’s Legacy the Celts and ‘The Family Itch.’