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The Unwashed Dead (Zombie Armageddon #1)
by
Ian Woodhead (Goodreads Author)
In a rundown council estate in the North of England strange things are happening. The dead suddenly are not quite as dead as they should be......
A mysterious government body has decided to use the estate as an experiment. Things are out of control & now they need to eradicate all knowledge & existence of the estate
But what happens when a small group of survivors ba...more
A mysterious government body has decided to use the estate as an experiment. Things are out of control & now they need to eradicate all knowledge & existence of the estate
But what happens when a small group of survivors ba...more
Kindle Edition, 110 pages
Published
(first published March 26th 2011)
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This is a great, fun zombie romp. It's kind of a cross between the British TV show Shameless and the best zombie stuff out there. A really interesting and unique read.
I’m not in the habit of reading blurbs on book covers, but with this book I wish I did. Had I done so, the poorly written overview would’ve given me a good indication of what to expect regarding grammar and format. I’m a huge fan of zombie-themed books, so the minute I saw the words “Zombie” and “Armageddon” in the title, I didn’t think twice to download it to my kindle when it was free on Amazon.
The writing is not too bad, if you turn a blind eye to the astounding amounts of profanity, of whic...more
The writing is not too bad, if you turn a blind eye to the astounding amounts of profanity, of whic...more
ok... lets start with the negatives... YES it has some typos and yes it could possibly have been tweaked a little here and there to make it a tad more polished.... but SERIOUSLY this is a new author... he has great, fresh ideas, brilliant characters that you love to hate (Dennis!! what a fruit/nut case!) and characters that you feel so sorry for, even if they are weird (poor Jacob!) but at least his characters feel real... nobody is perfect and we all have a little edge to us, especially if the...more
The Unwashed Dead tells the tale of a zombie uprising on an English Estate. I have to note that as an American, my interpretation of the term "estate" is something along the lines of a village, or at least a close facsimile. Several residents complain of severe migraines one night, and not long after, they transform into flesh eaters, tearing apart everyone around them. As their neighbors are devoured and others are left trying to grasp what's happening, the army, or some mysterious government a...more
Now that the eerie air of familiarity I felt when reading Ian Woodhead’s The Unwashed Dead has seen the setting confirmed as Bradford, it’s tempting to say ‘welcome to my old home town’.
Certainly, the revelation added a little frisson of nostalgia to the enjoyment as I found myself caught in the fray of this gripping frenzy of the undead, though a certain latent civic attachment compels me to point out that the real Bradford isn’t infested with zombie hordes – well, not until the pubs and clubs...more
Certainly, the revelation added a little frisson of nostalgia to the enjoyment as I found myself caught in the fray of this gripping frenzy of the undead, though a certain latent civic attachment compels me to point out that the real Bradford isn’t infested with zombie hordes – well, not until the pubs and clubs...more
I will be honest, I started reading this and put it down the first time. I think this must be an unedited draft. There are just too many typos for it to be anything else. I was too interested in the story however, so the next day I started again, this time ignoring all the typos. I spent the whole day off and on reading it at every spare moment. It is a good story and one that as I say kept me reading. It is like Shaun of the Dead meets Snatch or Lock, Stock, and Three Smoking Barrels, a meaner...more
This was a great Zombie story. Sometimes I crave a little light gore for reading material and this fit the bill perfectly. You’re not going to find deep characters or a plot that keeps you guessing right up until the end, but you will find a fast pace with plenty of action and violence. The characters weren’t particularly developed out, but they were still fun to read about. It was difficult at times to know who the bad guys were, the zombies or the characters trying to stay one step ahead of th...more
If I could sum it up in one word – meh. It was your average slash and dash zombie book. The content wasn’t horrible, but I think the zombie story seems to be the same no matter what book you read. I personally am looking for something different and I just haven’t found it yet.
The plus side of the book is that it was action packed. Everything seemed to tumble right along, and I found myself looking at each chapter as if it were a short story. The gore and creativity of killing the undead was good...more
The plus side of the book is that it was action packed. Everything seemed to tumble right along, and I found myself looking at each chapter as if it were a short story. The gore and creativity of killing the undead was good...more
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Yay the zombies are back in town and in full force too! The Unwashed Dead has a great setting – a council estate in northern England with the full range of characters that you would expect – the slightly geeky kid, the ex-con turned good (kinda), a whole bunch of chav’s and some familiar scenes in the graveyard, the pub and the corner shop run by Mr. Singh which sells anything and everything. There are is also one unexpected and surprisi...more
Yay the zombies are back in town and in full force too! The Unwashed Dead has a great setting – a council estate in northern England with the full range of characters that you would expect – the slightly geeky kid, the ex-con turned good (kinda), a whole bunch of chav’s and some familiar scenes in the graveyard, the pub and the corner shop run by Mr. Singh which sells anything and everything. There are is also one unexpected and surprisi...more
Apr 16, 2012
Katy
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of zombies and horror
Recommended to Katy by:
Ian Woodhead
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Book Info: Genre: Horror (zombies) Reading Level: Adult
Disclosure: I received a free eBook of this, the first in the Zombie Armageddon series by Ian Woodhead, free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis: In a rundown council estate in the North of England strange things are happening. The dead suddenly are not quite as dead as they should be......
A mysterious government body has decided to use the estate as an experiment. Things are out of control & now they need to eradic...more
Disclosure: I received a free eBook of this, the first in the Zombie Armageddon series by Ian Woodhead, free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis: In a rundown council estate in the North of England strange things are happening. The dead suddenly are not quite as dead as they should be......
A mysterious government body has decided to use the estate as an experiment. Things are out of control & now they need to eradic...more
Another cracker from Mr. Woodhead.
A northern town is infected by something that turns people into ravening zombie types (or 'deadies') in an instant. Only a few remain unaffected, and, this being Ian Woodhead, they are not particularly nice people. The characterisation of the 'northern' people is spot on and the tension ramps up quite steadily as the tale progresses.
Hopefully there will be more to come from this story and I, for one cannot wait for TUD2 if i happens
A northern town is infected by something that turns people into ravening zombie types (or 'deadies') in an instant. Only a few remain unaffected, and, this being Ian Woodhead, they are not particularly nice people. The characterisation of the 'northern' people is spot on and the tension ramps up quite steadily as the tale progresses.
Hopefully there will be more to come from this story and I, for one cannot wait for TUD2 if i happens
I purchased the kindle version of this last night and finished it in one sitting. After I got to the last page, I really was disappointed that it was so short! It's a good, quick, zombie read - full of gore and interesting characters. It doesn't really bring anything new to the zombie world, but that's okay, it doesn't matter, I still had fun!
About to buy the sequel of this. I have a feeling I will not be disappointed!
About to buy the sequel of this. I have a feeling I will not be disappointed!
Well What a breath of fresh air.... Zombies..Scrotes and Yorkshire all in one book. Loved it! Some really strong characters added into the mix of my favourite genre made this a really fun read,very light hearted even for a horror book,never taking itself seriously but with lots of serious moments thrown in just to remind you what you are actually reading. Cannot wait to read some more of Mr Woodheads stuff ......GOOD READ
Ian Woodhead's book The Unwashed Dead is delightful. He explores the zombie invasion with fresh eyes in bad neighborhood in the UK. His characters range from good to bad to down right insane. None are ever safe from the zombie invaders.
This story reads like a cross between Trainspotting and Shaun of the Dead. I enjoyed the fast pace and back story. My only criticism is that there are various grammatical errors that could be cleaned up. Overall it's a good read from an up and comer in the indie a...more
This story reads like a cross between Trainspotting and Shaun of the Dead. I enjoyed the fast pace and back story. My only criticism is that there are various grammatical errors that could be cleaned up. Overall it's a good read from an up and comer in the indie a...more
This was a great fun zombie read. It isn't deep or philosophical or any of that, but it was entertaining and kept me glued to it. More than anything, it was fun!
My only real complaint was the editing. It looks like a draft copy, with some words struck out and followed by underlined ones. It was hard to figure out what it said sometimes, especially when it was edited in the middle of a word.
My only real complaint was the editing. It looks like a draft copy, with some words struck out and followed by underlined ones. It was hard to figure out what it said sometimes, especially when it was edited in the middle of a word.
Ian sucked me into his world, once again, with The Unwashed Dead. Tightly written and fast paced, this creepy read is fill with wit, humor and tension. The characters are real and so is their dialogue.
Was I left with questions after this read? Yes I was but, as the author seems to have plans for at least one sequel, I'm OK being left with questions for now.
Was I left with questions after this read? Yes I was but, as the author seems to have plans for at least one sequel, I'm OK being left with questions for now.
I had never heard of Ian until a friend suggested the read and was thrilled to find out how much I enjoyed the story. I can picture the estate, the pub and characters, with his vivid imagination, descriptions and detail. I truly love it when an author can pull me after a couple of pages and I get to the point where I can't stop turning the pages.
Fantastic zombie gore! The Unwashed Dead isn't written well enough to be scary. But there is so much zombie madness, and so many people succumb to the hoard, it was still an enjoyable read.
As far as the writing goes, this can use quite a bit of polishing. So many characters are introduced that it was difficult for me to keep them all straight and remember all of them. On one hand, author Ian Woodhead would introduce a new character only to have said person become zombie food. Great and unexpect...more
As far as the writing goes, this can use quite a bit of polishing. So many characters are introduced that it was difficult for me to keep them all straight and remember all of them. On one hand, author Ian Woodhead would introduce a new character only to have said person become zombie food. Great and unexpect...more
This is my first British author of zombie books, I was fascinated and delighted. The attention to detail Mr. Woodhead provides his readers is excellent, the behavior of his character's psyche captures and provides insight into their minds. I found this an enjoyable gripping read, fast paced with never a dull page.
This one was a pretty standard zombie novel with the usual stock characters. The only thing that makes it stand out is that it's set in the UK. There is heavy use of british slang, which might be off-putting to some. Not the worst thing I've read, but on the other hand, I won't be rushing out for the sequel.
Loved the book. Was thoroughly enjoyable. Numerous typos you would of thought proof reading would have picked up. I know my self with self publishing you can't get everything but some of them seemed really obvious. That aside, I loved it. Already half way through the sequel!
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I loved this book. I am not into zombie books as they go but Ian has managed to do the unthinkable & converted me! I think its because of the fact that its not your run of the mill zombie 'brains I need brains' type story. Loved it & recommend it to anyone!
A really enjoyable zombie fest based in a run down housing estate in England , I just wish it was longer , Oh did I mention there is a nutcase on the loose as well !!
A very original, well crafted zombie tale with a few scenes guaranteed to creep you out. However, a little rough around the edges. Well worth a read and I would recommend it to anyone who likes horror.
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Nice comedy horror, would be five stars, but a little short. more of a short story than a book.
Still a good four stars.
Still a good four stars.
Brilliant, worthy to join Shaun of the Dead's UK zombie collection. loved every romp of a page!
Pure excellence!!! Five stars!!! Read this!!!
-Vincent Hobbes
-Vincent Hobbes
my first zombie book and i thought it was quite good. will read more from this guy.
Bloody fantastic so far!
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Ian Woodhead is just past the age of forty. He lives in the north of England and is married to a wonderful woman. He has forgotten how many children he has. He had been writing for nearly twenty years but has only just gained the confidence to start showing his work. Ian finds it a little creepy writing about himself in the third person.
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