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September 24, 2019
Updrift, book 1 of the Mer Chronicles
Errin Stevens 
I won Updrift from a Goodreads giveaway, I don't know how long ago. I've been doing my best to read the books I own before purchase more, but as a bibliophile, you know how difficult that can become. Can be. But this is the second book I've pulled from one of the various stacks about my office.
So was the wait worth it?
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Written by Errin Stevens, Updrift tells the story of a secret society living amongst us. No, they're not mermaids; they're something else. Either way, Kate and her mother Cara find themselves swept into a world of fantasy and romance (which is questionable) and a case of kidnapping!
Kate, now fatherless, has to adapt to her new life. Her mother, Cara, moved them to a small town to begin working as a librarian. There she's thrived, as did her daughter, but after a few of the strangest parties, they both find themselves part of the most mysterious family. A family that literally changes your life!
That's as vague as I can be concerning this novel. I have to be honest when I say I don't think I liked this book. Don't get me wrong, it was very different, originality is amazing. I also liked the book cover, but dang it if I didn't find a lot of things wrong with the way things happened!
First, the mysterious family I mentioned. I don't care how new you are, you don't allow strangers to run your family, personal life or finances. You don't let people tell you how to raise your child either, nor do you give said stranger permission to tell your child when she can and can not date! What the heck!? Then Cara pretty much warned Kate off boys, just to not only engage in premarital sex but then marry in the blink of an eye! Okay, if that's not weird enough, Kate's life was choreographed (even before Cara knew), kept away from the guy she liked until he was groomed enough to do what needed to be done - I can't give the part away. THEN when he was ready, he emotionally controlled her, took her away to an island and had sex for three days1 I'm sorry, I can't call it making love because he manipulated her! It was like reading a touching rape scene to me! I was angered by it all. Seriously!
Then the thrilling kidnapping- that felt tossed in. Near the ending of the story, there's an antagonist? He came right outta left field with a plan created by my youngest grand child. Come on man!
Now I did love the way Cara and Kate's story came about. Even the crap life of her aunt was interesting, but when her uncle tried to do what he did and then that same mysterious family mind-blew them into falling in line with the rest of the crew? I let that book drop to the floor. I was floored! It was so fantastical, I just said, "Wow" and let it go. And don't get me started on the pacing of it all.
Also, the acceptance of what and who Gabe was, other than Kate's love interstate's, was stupid. I know, stupid is an awful word, but it describes what happens perfectly. When your life's turned upside down by unbelievable information, you don't just jump on the bandwagon- you ask questions! You think about that stuff and make a sound decision! I know its just me; I have a hard time with romance, but this one... I don't know. I just don't know.
I will not read further into the Mer Chronicles. It just didn't sit right to me and will do exactly what I said I'd do. I'm letting it go. Cheers!
Updrift
The Mer Chronicles
Written by Errin Stevens
Published by Liquid Silver Books
Released November 2015
269 Pages
I won Updrift from a Goodreads giveaway, I don't know how long ago. I've been doing my best to read the books I own before purchase more, but as a bibliophile, you know how difficult that can become. Can be. But this is the second book I've pulled from one of the various stacks about my office. So was the wait worth it?
#element-4cb3c733-d300-40c4-a50b-0239b17e163b .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
Written by Errin Stevens, Updrift tells the story of a secret society living amongst us. No, they're not mermaids; they're something else. Either way, Kate and her mother Cara find themselves swept into a world of fantasy and romance (which is questionable) and a case of kidnapping!Kate, now fatherless, has to adapt to her new life. Her mother, Cara, moved them to a small town to begin working as a librarian. There she's thrived, as did her daughter, but after a few of the strangest parties, they both find themselves part of the most mysterious family. A family that literally changes your life!
That's as vague as I can be concerning this novel. I have to be honest when I say I don't think I liked this book. Don't get me wrong, it was very different, originality is amazing. I also liked the book cover, but dang it if I didn't find a lot of things wrong with the way things happened!
First, the mysterious family I mentioned. I don't care how new you are, you don't allow strangers to run your family, personal life or finances. You don't let people tell you how to raise your child either, nor do you give said stranger permission to tell your child when she can and can not date! What the heck!? Then Cara pretty much warned Kate off boys, just to not only engage in premarital sex but then marry in the blink of an eye! Okay, if that's not weird enough, Kate's life was choreographed (even before Cara knew), kept away from the guy she liked until he was groomed enough to do what needed to be done - I can't give the part away. THEN when he was ready, he emotionally controlled her, took her away to an island and had sex for three days1 I'm sorry, I can't call it making love because he manipulated her! It was like reading a touching rape scene to me! I was angered by it all. Seriously!
Then the thrilling kidnapping- that felt tossed in. Near the ending of the story, there's an antagonist? He came right outta left field with a plan created by my youngest grand child. Come on man!
Now I did love the way Cara and Kate's story came about. Even the crap life of her aunt was interesting, but when her uncle tried to do what he did and then that same mysterious family mind-blew them into falling in line with the rest of the crew? I let that book drop to the floor. I was floored! It was so fantastical, I just said, "Wow" and let it go. And don't get me started on the pacing of it all.
Also, the acceptance of what and who Gabe was, other than Kate's love interstate's, was stupid. I know, stupid is an awful word, but it describes what happens perfectly. When your life's turned upside down by unbelievable information, you don't just jump on the bandwagon- you ask questions! You think about that stuff and make a sound decision! I know its just me; I have a hard time with romance, but this one... I don't know. I just don't know.
I will not read further into the Mer Chronicles. It just didn't sit right to me and will do exactly what I said I'd do. I'm letting it go. Cheers!
Updrift
The Mer Chronicles
Written by Errin Stevens
Published by Liquid Silver Books
Released November 2015
269 Pages
September 23, 2019
Deathday A Spectral Detective Story
An Introductory short story to The Ghosted series by David Bussell 
Deathday, by David Bussell, is a story of accidental death, purposeful murder and an accidental discovery. It's brief, snarky and pretty funny too. I believe I may have found my first spectral detective series. #element-91e6f562-68cd-4389-acb5-6cd247106688 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
So Jake Fletcher is dead. What's good about this book is he thought he'd had a decent life. He was married, but barely saw her. He had a job, but it barely paid and had turned into a ghost of himself. Literally!
So when he decides he's not going to stand for simply being dead, he takes off. He leaves the waiting room, where he was to be called in to 'Meet his Maker', and tries his best to find out who killed him. The one he'd suspected was completely innocent. So who wanted him dead?
Deathday may honestly be my newest detective series. Well, my first to own. It's terribly funny and reminds me a lot of Jim Butcher. Oh hey- I did have a detective series after all! LOL I'm a huge lover of the Dresden Files, though they seem to be no more; if you know Jim Butcher, then you will enjoy this introductory story. I've already purchased book one in the series.
It's a paranormal thing, because you meet Jake on the job, as an exorcist of sort. He handles situations where people find the real world colliding with the spectral. When he goes in, he does his best to help them ‘cross over’, but there’s more to the job than he realizes. Redemption is involved, lending purpose to undead life. One of them being Jazz Hands, who I think will pop back up to help out as an uncanny sidekick. "wink wink"
If you enjoy mystery, ghosts and revenge, this is the one. Mostly because, though Jakes comes off as a loser, he's really a nice guy. Check out Deathday, by David Bussell. I'm off to the next read. Cheers!
Deathday, A Spectral Detective Story
(Unghosted 0.5)
David Bussell
Published by Uncanny Kingdom
Deathday, by David Bussell, is a story of accidental death, purposeful murder and an accidental discovery. It's brief, snarky and pretty funny too. I believe I may have found my first spectral detective series. #element-91e6f562-68cd-4389-acb5-6cd247106688 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
So Jake Fletcher is dead. What's good about this book is he thought he'd had a decent life. He was married, but barely saw her. He had a job, but it barely paid and had turned into a ghost of himself. Literally!So when he decides he's not going to stand for simply being dead, he takes off. He leaves the waiting room, where he was to be called in to 'Meet his Maker', and tries his best to find out who killed him. The one he'd suspected was completely innocent. So who wanted him dead?
Deathday may honestly be my newest detective series. Well, my first to own. It's terribly funny and reminds me a lot of Jim Butcher. Oh hey- I did have a detective series after all! LOL I'm a huge lover of the Dresden Files, though they seem to be no more; if you know Jim Butcher, then you will enjoy this introductory story. I've already purchased book one in the series.
It's a paranormal thing, because you meet Jake on the job, as an exorcist of sort. He handles situations where people find the real world colliding with the spectral. When he goes in, he does his best to help them ‘cross over’, but there’s more to the job than he realizes. Redemption is involved, lending purpose to undead life. One of them being Jazz Hands, who I think will pop back up to help out as an uncanny sidekick. "wink wink"
If you enjoy mystery, ghosts and revenge, this is the one. Mostly because, though Jakes comes off as a loser, he's really a nice guy. Check out Deathday, by David Bussell. I'm off to the next read. Cheers!
Deathday, A Spectral Detective Story
(Unghosted 0.5)
David Bussell
Published by Uncanny Kingdom
September 18, 2019
Monstress Volumes 1 & 2
Written by Marjorie Liu
Illustrated by Sana Takeda
I've always loved graphic novels... comic books, but I stopped collecting them ages ago. When the app Comixology came out, I thought I'd jump right in, but it took me a while to find what I was looking for. Then I started The Walking Dead. Once AMC brought out the show, I stopped reading them to not know what was coming. Then I found Saga- LOVE Saga- and now Monstress.
Monstress, written by Marjorie Liu and beautifully illustrated by Sana Takeda tells the story of a girl, but moreso the greed of the world! #element-7140842c-c215-4a02-888f-4a3d2a1d12e9 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
Volume 1 is the beginning of a girl's journey. Maiko has placed herself in a pretty sticky situation. Actually, sticky doesn't describe it at all! She's trying to find an answer to why she's so different. Why she is cursed or why she's a monster. When she's not careful, something inside her breaks out and devours life around her. It also takes a piece of her with every attack. She had to find out what it is and why, and how to get it out of her before it takes too much, bringing about her demise.
Along the way, you're given information on the history of the world, how creatures came into being and more. There are half-breeds of the bestial kind, ghosts, magical monsters and more. The thing is, nearly everything leads you to some sort of hell if not careful. Slavery is still alive and well, there are even witches who eat parts of humans in order to hold on to their dark powers.
In Volume 2, the story goes deeper, more engrossing and terribly creative. Make now has to cross what is known as The Wall, for answers. In the meantime, there are people after her, especially the Warlord, who knows of her past and how to use it against her. But in the end, all want to control what's inside Maiko.
Many people didn't enjoy it because they felt Maika wasn't progressing as much as she should have, but we humans, during puberty, take years to function as a proper adult. She's got to endure, along with coexisting with a demon inside her. The more she lets it free, begrudgingly, the more she loses herself.
I plan on moving forward with the rest of the volumes. The storyline can lose pace from time to time, with the historical cat tellings, but they're necessary. Press through those and you'll enjoy the story. I'm off to the next read.
Cheers! Monstress, Vol. 1 & 2
Written by Marjorie Liu
Illustrated by Sana Takeda
Published by Image
Released: Various dates
152 pages each
Illustrated by Sana Takeda
I've always loved graphic novels... comic books, but I stopped collecting them ages ago. When the app Comixology came out, I thought I'd jump right in, but it took me a while to find what I was looking for. Then I started The Walking Dead. Once AMC brought out the show, I stopped reading them to not know what was coming. Then I found Saga- LOVE Saga- and now Monstress. Monstress, written by Marjorie Liu and beautifully illustrated by Sana Takeda tells the story of a girl, but moreso the greed of the world! #element-7140842c-c215-4a02-888f-4a3d2a1d12e9 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
Volume 1 is the beginning of a girl's journey. Maiko has placed herself in a pretty sticky situation. Actually, sticky doesn't describe it at all! She's trying to find an answer to why she's so different. Why she is cursed or why she's a monster. When she's not careful, something inside her breaks out and devours life around her. It also takes a piece of her with every attack. She had to find out what it is and why, and how to get it out of her before it takes too much, bringing about her demise.Along the way, you're given information on the history of the world, how creatures came into being and more. There are half-breeds of the bestial kind, ghosts, magical monsters and more. The thing is, nearly everything leads you to some sort of hell if not careful. Slavery is still alive and well, there are even witches who eat parts of humans in order to hold on to their dark powers.
In Volume 2, the story goes deeper, more engrossing and terribly creative. Make now has to cross what is known as The Wall, for answers. In the meantime, there are people after her, especially the Warlord, who knows of her past and how to use it against her. But in the end, all want to control what's inside Maiko.
Many people didn't enjoy it because they felt Maika wasn't progressing as much as she should have, but we humans, during puberty, take years to function as a proper adult. She's got to endure, along with coexisting with a demon inside her. The more she lets it free, begrudgingly, the more she loses herself.
I plan on moving forward with the rest of the volumes. The storyline can lose pace from time to time, with the historical cat tellings, but they're necessary. Press through those and you'll enjoy the story. I'm off to the next read.
Cheers! Monstress, Vol. 1 & 2
Written by Marjorie Liu
Illustrated by Sana Takeda
Published by Image
Released: Various dates
152 pages each
September 17, 2019
The Bone Farm
A short, introductory story by Dean Koontz 
The Bone Farm is the beginning of a series, written by Dean Koontz, about a former FBI agent who is now a wanted fugitive. Normally I watch movies about stories like this, so to read one was different for me. The experiences, to me, are what I’m all about and The Bone Farm was a true experience. #element-7368f26b-3f88-4dca-9fd2-26c999159ac3 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
So Jane and her partner, Gary, are seated before a suspect, a person of interest, concerning a string of kidnappings and murders dubbed the Mother Hater. Diving into the killer’s works is akin to Clarice and her sheep. The story gives you past and current history, allowing you to become enthralled in what’s happened and develop a theory of what’s to happen next.
I figured out what was happening before it happened, to a degree. I used to be a Koontz fanatic, but once he moved away from the paranormal and began crime drama, he lost me. So to return with The Bone Farm, I’m wondering if I can pick him back up. The story was short but actually pretty good. It got me curious as to how Hawk, who followed everything by the book, would up on the Wanted listing.
I received a book in the series a few months ago, but it’s a few titles in. I’m thinking I need to catch up instead of simply reading whichever books are within my grasp. I liked The Bone Farm. Maybe you will too. It’s only a couple hours long and entertaining. Cheers!
The Bone Farm, 0.5 of the Jane Hawk Case Files
Written by Dean Koontz
Narrated by Elizabeth Rodgers and James Anderson Foster
Published by Brilliance Audio
Released April 2018
Runtime 2 hours 1 minute
The Bone Farm is the beginning of a series, written by Dean Koontz, about a former FBI agent who is now a wanted fugitive. Normally I watch movies about stories like this, so to read one was different for me. The experiences, to me, are what I’m all about and The Bone Farm was a true experience. #element-7368f26b-3f88-4dca-9fd2-26c999159ac3 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
So Jane and her partner, Gary, are seated before a suspect, a person of interest, concerning a string of kidnappings and murders dubbed the Mother Hater. Diving into the killer’s works is akin to Clarice and her sheep. The story gives you past and current history, allowing you to become enthralled in what’s happened and develop a theory of what’s to happen next. I figured out what was happening before it happened, to a degree. I used to be a Koontz fanatic, but once he moved away from the paranormal and began crime drama, he lost me. So to return with The Bone Farm, I’m wondering if I can pick him back up. The story was short but actually pretty good. It got me curious as to how Hawk, who followed everything by the book, would up on the Wanted listing.
I received a book in the series a few months ago, but it’s a few titles in. I’m thinking I need to catch up instead of simply reading whichever books are within my grasp. I liked The Bone Farm. Maybe you will too. It’s only a couple hours long and entertaining. Cheers!
The Bone Farm, 0.5 of the Jane Hawk Case Files
Written by Dean Koontz
Narrated by Elizabeth Rodgers and James Anderson Foster
Published by Brilliance Audio
Released April 2018
Runtime 2 hours 1 minute
September 16, 2019
The Proposal
A novel by Jasmine Guillory
Narrated by Janina Edwards
I received The Proposal in the mail one day, from Penguin-Random House. I loved the cover of the book and I figured I’d take another chance on romance.
For some reason, whenever I read romance or marital thrillers, if I’m not instantly captured, I lose interest super-fast. I’ve always been that way. So when I read the summary, I found it hilarious, and positive enough that I'd give it a go. Did I like Jasmine Guillary’s novel? #element-c88580af-20d7-4830-9919-806433cae15d .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
The book begins with a situation that I’m sure has happened in real life. Nik, short for Nikole, is proposed to by a man she barely knows and definitely doesn’t love. The problem? (1) They’ve never discussed anything concerning a future together- mostly due to her never seeing one with the guy. And (2) He did it in front of all of his friends. And a stadium filled with baseball fans! So, she said “No.” Yeah, it’s bad. But it’s her life and if she’s going to be with someone, it has to be with someone she can actually say she sees a future with- and in love with!
Nikole managed to survive a relationship that sorta marked her for all eternity. She bases decisions, mostly off of her emotional results and that’s bad. But can she move on- especially with the handsome Dr. Carlos, who's funny, easy to talk to, and a wonderful cook. But will she allow her past to define her future and only see him as either a side piece, someone to hang with, like a rebound?
Believe me, it took a great deal of energy for me to do The Proposal. I don’t like romance! I don’t know why but I dread it whenever I get them, but I have to read all genre. I have to, in order to become an improved author, but this book irked every romantic nerve in my system! Which speaks volumes for Guillory and her skill for writing. I developed a Love/Hate relationship with The Proposal.
Nik was a selfish woman. She wanted everything done for her, in the name of her friends, her sanity and herself, but when it came to Carlos and doing for him, she acted as though he was asking for blood! And the fact that she actually thought he was the selfish one blew my mind! I began to understand why guy is quick to call a female crazy. LOL Nik was the epitome of insane!
The Proposal turned out to be a book I semi-liked, but only because of Nik. As far as the writing, the story build and even the interracial relationship, pure excellence. I found great appreciation in the book, even in how Nik was introduced, developed yet to me, remained the same. Carlos, on the other hand was an excellent character, along with Nik’s friends. I loved everyone but her! She’s the only one I didn’t care for.
The book’s won various accolades and I feel the lovers of romance will devour the book up with glee. As for me, I’m moving on to the next read. Cheers!
The Proposal
A novel by Jasmine Guillory
Narrated by Janina Edwards
Published by Penguin Audio
Released October 2018
Runtime 8 hrs 58 mins
Narrated by Janina Edwards
I received The Proposal in the mail one day, from Penguin-Random House. I loved the cover of the book and I figured I’d take another chance on romance. For some reason, whenever I read romance or marital thrillers, if I’m not instantly captured, I lose interest super-fast. I’ve always been that way. So when I read the summary, I found it hilarious, and positive enough that I'd give it a go. Did I like Jasmine Guillary’s novel? #element-c88580af-20d7-4830-9919-806433cae15d .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
The book begins with a situation that I’m sure has happened in real life. Nik, short for Nikole, is proposed to by a man she barely knows and definitely doesn’t love. The problem? (1) They’ve never discussed anything concerning a future together- mostly due to her never seeing one with the guy. And (2) He did it in front of all of his friends. And a stadium filled with baseball fans! So, she said “No.” Yeah, it’s bad. But it’s her life and if she’s going to be with someone, it has to be with someone she can actually say she sees a future with- and in love with! Nikole managed to survive a relationship that sorta marked her for all eternity. She bases decisions, mostly off of her emotional results and that’s bad. But can she move on- especially with the handsome Dr. Carlos, who's funny, easy to talk to, and a wonderful cook. But will she allow her past to define her future and only see him as either a side piece, someone to hang with, like a rebound?
Believe me, it took a great deal of energy for me to do The Proposal. I don’t like romance! I don’t know why but I dread it whenever I get them, but I have to read all genre. I have to, in order to become an improved author, but this book irked every romantic nerve in my system! Which speaks volumes for Guillory and her skill for writing. I developed a Love/Hate relationship with The Proposal.
Nik was a selfish woman. She wanted everything done for her, in the name of her friends, her sanity and herself, but when it came to Carlos and doing for him, she acted as though he was asking for blood! And the fact that she actually thought he was the selfish one blew my mind! I began to understand why guy is quick to call a female crazy. LOL Nik was the epitome of insane!
The Proposal turned out to be a book I semi-liked, but only because of Nik. As far as the writing, the story build and even the interracial relationship, pure excellence. I found great appreciation in the book, even in how Nik was introduced, developed yet to me, remained the same. Carlos, on the other hand was an excellent character, along with Nik’s friends. I loved everyone but her! She’s the only one I didn’t care for.
The book’s won various accolades and I feel the lovers of romance will devour the book up with glee. As for me, I’m moving on to the next read. Cheers!
The Proposal
A novel by Jasmine Guillory
Narrated by Janina Edwards
Published by Penguin Audio
Released October 2018
Runtime 8 hrs 58 mins
September 11, 2019
Zombie Fallout 12: Dog Days
Written by Mark Tufo
Narrated by Sean Runnette
So I’ve made it. Installment 12 of the Zombie Fallout series. It’s literally the longest running book series I’ve ever read. And there’s another one coming... Wow! I will never grow weary of these books. If you haven’t jumped aboard the bandwagon, you really need to check out Mark Tufo’s Zombie Fallout series. For today, it’s book 12: Dog Days. #element-67a3f6f7-9ad1-46cd-a58e-f2f047acc753 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
So our ragtag crew have made it to Etna Station, a military facility that only accepts people who can provide services to keep the location functional. Unfortunately for the Talbot family, Mike has to sorta re-enlist and serve in order to stay and he’s already pissed off a few in command, mostly a major. So when Mike and his team of soldiers are sent into a major city, enveloped in zombies of all sorts, they find themselves in deep kimshe.
The zombies are changing again; with the assistance of some unlikely fellows. How is this happening and are the zombies receiving human assistance? Why? And can Mike and his crew make it out of the city and get back home to their loved ones, unscathed, and avoid being booted out of Etna Station?
So that’s a real crap blurb of what this book is about, but I can’t really tell more. Yes, it's a zompoc tale, but I’m not like some of those other reviewers, who give away all the details that reader's should discover on their own. When you find out Mike and the gang are deployed into such an off situation, you’re shocked. When things start happening -the serious stuff - you’re blown away! It’s crazy amazing!
To me, ZF 12: Dog Days was much better than book 11. The action was heavy and the advancement of the story and evolution of the zombies was incredible. I was concerned, thinking things may fizzle out after so much time, but I was wrong.
A favorite character is lost and a few others, that I wasn’t attached to but were good, died as well. The new stuff was good and I felt even more attached to everyone. Everyone except Deneaux, that is. She’s one of those people you hate but enjoy reading their shenanigans. She still has a stake in this story; I wonder what she’ll be up to next? And where does she get all those cigarettes!
I’ve been with Mark Tufo since the release of book three. That’s when I found him and bought the previous book and caught up, so that's since 2011! Can you believe it? You have to admit, if you follow an author for five years or more, they’re a keeper. That’s how this series is. Tufo’s got other book series, and in my opinion all are great and fun (except the Indian Hill books).
So check out Zombie Fallout 12: Dog Days- heck, check out the entire series. The books are great and offer up a fun adventure! Cheers!
Zombie Fallout 12: Dog Days
Written by Mark Tufo
Narrated by Sean Runnette
Published by Devil Dog Press
May 2019
364-pages/ 10 hours 27 minutes
Narrated by Sean Runnette
So I’ve made it. Installment 12 of the Zombie Fallout series. It’s literally the longest running book series I’ve ever read. And there’s another one coming... Wow! I will never grow weary of these books. If you haven’t jumped aboard the bandwagon, you really need to check out Mark Tufo’s Zombie Fallout series. For today, it’s book 12: Dog Days. #element-67a3f6f7-9ad1-46cd-a58e-f2f047acc753 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
So our ragtag crew have made it to Etna Station, a military facility that only accepts people who can provide services to keep the location functional. Unfortunately for the Talbot family, Mike has to sorta re-enlist and serve in order to stay and he’s already pissed off a few in command, mostly a major. So when Mike and his team of soldiers are sent into a major city, enveloped in zombies of all sorts, they find themselves in deep kimshe. The zombies are changing again; with the assistance of some unlikely fellows. How is this happening and are the zombies receiving human assistance? Why? And can Mike and his crew make it out of the city and get back home to their loved ones, unscathed, and avoid being booted out of Etna Station?
So that’s a real crap blurb of what this book is about, but I can’t really tell more. Yes, it's a zompoc tale, but I’m not like some of those other reviewers, who give away all the details that reader's should discover on their own. When you find out Mike and the gang are deployed into such an off situation, you’re shocked. When things start happening -the serious stuff - you’re blown away! It’s crazy amazing!
To me, ZF 12: Dog Days was much better than book 11. The action was heavy and the advancement of the story and evolution of the zombies was incredible. I was concerned, thinking things may fizzle out after so much time, but I was wrong.
A favorite character is lost and a few others, that I wasn’t attached to but were good, died as well. The new stuff was good and I felt even more attached to everyone. Everyone except Deneaux, that is. She’s one of those people you hate but enjoy reading their shenanigans. She still has a stake in this story; I wonder what she’ll be up to next? And where does she get all those cigarettes!
I’ve been with Mark Tufo since the release of book three. That’s when I found him and bought the previous book and caught up, so that's since 2011! Can you believe it? You have to admit, if you follow an author for five years or more, they’re a keeper. That’s how this series is. Tufo’s got other book series, and in my opinion all are great and fun (except the Indian Hill books).
So check out Zombie Fallout 12: Dog Days- heck, check out the entire series. The books are great and offer up a fun adventure! Cheers!
Zombie Fallout 12: Dog Days
Written by Mark Tufo
Narrated by Sean Runnette
Published by Devil Dog Press
May 2019
364-pages/ 10 hours 27 minutes
September 10, 2019
The Perfection
Netflix Movie Review 
I was completely bamboozled by his movie. When I checked out the trailer, I saw it as a horror movie. I cringed and “ooo’d” and knew I had to see it. Then I noticed something about it that told me I was in for a surprise.
The Perfection I a movie about striving for the absolute best. It’s about desire, a bit of gay sex and even greed. But it’s also got a hold of something even better than all those things combined.
Gore! #element-a1a8b958-d16d-4c44-8972-b8b815e930cf .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
When a popular prodigy befriends her professor’s previous student, they become friends. Lovers. But when they run away together, for a holiday, their relationship takes a harrowing, deep cut of a disaster. That is the best way I can see to give The Perfection a sort of blurb. Anything more and I give the movie away.
It’s befuddling what takes place with this movie. It holds a few genre, one of them being horror, because what happens is freaking scary! Then, suddenly you’re in this sort of mystery thriller. Then again, the movie shifts into a horrific, murderous klllfest! It is huge, bad and so terribly good! Browning and Williams play roles that make your mind spin. You wonder who’s the good and who’s bad? You try to see where the story’s going and why even! I bet you won't figure out the ending. I sure didn't.
When it all comes together, you’re left boggled but handsomely pleased. The movie is a 8.75 on my scale. Check out The Perfection. Cheers!
The Perfection
Starred Allison Williams, Logan Browning, and Steven Weber
Written by Shephard, Nicole Snyder and Eric C. Charmelo
Produced by Bill Block, Stacey Reiss and Richard Shephard
Directed by Richard Shephard
Runtime: 90 minutes
I was completely bamboozled by his movie. When I checked out the trailer, I saw it as a horror movie. I cringed and “ooo’d” and knew I had to see it. Then I noticed something about it that told me I was in for a surprise. The Perfection I a movie about striving for the absolute best. It’s about desire, a bit of gay sex and even greed. But it’s also got a hold of something even better than all those things combined.
Gore! #element-a1a8b958-d16d-4c44-8972-b8b815e930cf .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
When a popular prodigy befriends her professor’s previous student, they become friends. Lovers. But when they run away together, for a holiday, their relationship takes a harrowing, deep cut of a disaster. That is the best way I can see to give The Perfection a sort of blurb. Anything more and I give the movie away.It’s befuddling what takes place with this movie. It holds a few genre, one of them being horror, because what happens is freaking scary! Then, suddenly you’re in this sort of mystery thriller. Then again, the movie shifts into a horrific, murderous klllfest! It is huge, bad and so terribly good! Browning and Williams play roles that make your mind spin. You wonder who’s the good and who’s bad? You try to see where the story’s going and why even! I bet you won't figure out the ending. I sure didn't.
When it all comes together, you’re left boggled but handsomely pleased. The movie is a 8.75 on my scale. Check out The Perfection. Cheers!
The Perfection
Starred Allison Williams, Logan Browning, and Steven Weber
Written by Shephard, Nicole Snyder and Eric C. Charmelo
Produced by Bill Block, Stacey Reiss and Richard Shephard
Directed by Richard Shephard
Runtime: 90 minutes
September 9, 2019
Hello Darkness
A Novel by Sam Best 
I don't remember where or how I came across Hello Darkness, by Sam Best. I'm thinking it was a freebie from some newsletter I received. All I knew was the cover was creepy and a lot of people were going to die.
So did I receive many deaths and gore, making Hello Darkness an awesome read?
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Hello Darkness, written by Sam Best, tells the story of Ben and Annabelle's homecoming. The town of Falling Rock is the place where it all begins. Where the beginning of the end begins.
I had a lot of trouble getting in to this book. It started off really interesting and I just knew a ton of action was going to kick off, but then it just fizzled out. I got details on people, that in the end, didn't really matter one bit, and the pace was arduous. Surprisingly, around 68% through the action returned and didn't stop until right before the end! Once I reached the ending, I was like, "What? What happened there- I missed something!" I'm for real, the ending just... happened. And with the way it all took place, the Epilogue wasn't even necessary.
I can say this, when it got good, it was very good. The creatures, the traumatic fear, and the whole feeling of nothing but doom and gloom worked. Best did a darned good job, but then when the action should have peaked and brought the dynamite, it just died, leaving me stagnant.
Though I wasn't completely satisfied, I can read another of Best's books. He seems to like bringing to the world to its knees. That the sort of stuff I liked to read about. So mosey on over to Amazon and get this one. I promise, once the lag wears off, it's a good story. Cheers!
Hello Darkness
Written by Sam Best
Published by Amazon Digital Services
Released January 2014
302 pages
I don't remember where or how I came across Hello Darkness, by Sam Best. I'm thinking it was a freebie from some newsletter I received. All I knew was the cover was creepy and a lot of people were going to die. So did I receive many deaths and gore, making Hello Darkness an awesome read?
#element-60582b00-566b-4660-b6fe-b89337aeec86 .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
Hello Darkness, written by Sam Best, tells the story of Ben and Annabelle's homecoming. The town of Falling Rock is the place where it all begins. Where the beginning of the end begins. I had a lot of trouble getting in to this book. It started off really interesting and I just knew a ton of action was going to kick off, but then it just fizzled out. I got details on people, that in the end, didn't really matter one bit, and the pace was arduous. Surprisingly, around 68% through the action returned and didn't stop until right before the end! Once I reached the ending, I was like, "What? What happened there- I missed something!" I'm for real, the ending just... happened. And with the way it all took place, the Epilogue wasn't even necessary.
I can say this, when it got good, it was very good. The creatures, the traumatic fear, and the whole feeling of nothing but doom and gloom worked. Best did a darned good job, but then when the action should have peaked and brought the dynamite, it just died, leaving me stagnant.
Though I wasn't completely satisfied, I can read another of Best's books. He seems to like bringing to the world to its knees. That the sort of stuff I liked to read about. So mosey on over to Amazon and get this one. I promise, once the lag wears off, it's a good story. Cheers!
Hello Darkness
Written by Sam Best
Published by Amazon Digital Services
Released January 2014
302 pages
September 4, 2019
Zero G
Written by Dan Wells
A full cast of narrators
The future is now!
When 12-year old Zero and his family board a spaceship to colonize a new planet, they expect to wake 109 years in the future. Instead, there’s trouble in zero gravity... #element-bb920c43-f445-43e7-80a2-4555061675eb .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
What happens when a little boy is responsible for the lives of a thousand colonists? A war in the middle of space. Zero G is a novel that takes the reader on a journey beyond anything I’ve read before. Zero G is funny, cute, creative and a lot for one kid to handle.
Zero wakes up before the ship even jumps into hyperspace, and the pilot is nowhere to be found. He's excited for while, thinking he can eat whatever he likes, do whatever he feels. Unfortunately, the AI system alerts him to some gruesome disadvantages to being awake when the ship prepares to make its jump. With no idea how to pilot a ship and no way of getting back into his cryopod, Zero had to figure out a way to survive the lengthy trip. Without dying.
But there are other obstacles at play. Soon Zero realizes he's not alone and has to do his best to protect the slumbering colonists and the ship. Can one boy manage such a feat- especially when the ones on board are pirates?
For me, the best part, next to the thrilling story, Zero G, was the amazing cast. Audible managed voice talents so phenomenal, the story was amped one hundred percent! It was amazing and I couldn't stop laughing. The music and sound effects brought on a powerful punch that let me know I immediately needed to share the book title with friends and family.
Zero G is a book for any reader, but primarily a middle grade novel. I suggest listening to it- don't read this one! I know, I know it sounds crazy but listening is the best! Dan Wells, the author knew what he was doing when he wrote this. I haven't read anything else by him... yet, but I most likely will now. Check it out while I move on to the next read and listen.
Cheers!
Zero G
Dan Wells
Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, Margaret Zing Drake, Josh Hurley, Eddy Lee, Jennifer Van Dyck, Allyson Johnson and David Shih
Released December 2018 by Audible
runtime 4 hours 8 minutes
A full cast of narrators
The future is now! When 12-year old Zero and his family board a spaceship to colonize a new planet, they expect to wake 109 years in the future. Instead, there’s trouble in zero gravity... #element-bb920c43-f445-43e7-80a2-4555061675eb .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
What happens when a little boy is responsible for the lives of a thousand colonists? A war in the middle of space. Zero G is a novel that takes the reader on a journey beyond anything I’ve read before. Zero G is funny, cute, creative and a lot for one kid to handle.Zero wakes up before the ship even jumps into hyperspace, and the pilot is nowhere to be found. He's excited for while, thinking he can eat whatever he likes, do whatever he feels. Unfortunately, the AI system alerts him to some gruesome disadvantages to being awake when the ship prepares to make its jump. With no idea how to pilot a ship and no way of getting back into his cryopod, Zero had to figure out a way to survive the lengthy trip. Without dying.
But there are other obstacles at play. Soon Zero realizes he's not alone and has to do his best to protect the slumbering colonists and the ship. Can one boy manage such a feat- especially when the ones on board are pirates?
For me, the best part, next to the thrilling story, Zero G, was the amazing cast. Audible managed voice talents so phenomenal, the story was amped one hundred percent! It was amazing and I couldn't stop laughing. The music and sound effects brought on a powerful punch that let me know I immediately needed to share the book title with friends and family.
Zero G is a book for any reader, but primarily a middle grade novel. I suggest listening to it- don't read this one! I know, I know it sounds crazy but listening is the best! Dan Wells, the author knew what he was doing when he wrote this. I haven't read anything else by him... yet, but I most likely will now. Check it out while I move on to the next read and listen.
Cheers!
Zero G
Dan Wells
Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, Margaret Zing Drake, Josh Hurley, Eddy Lee, Jennifer Van Dyck, Allyson Johnson and David Shih
Released December 2018 by Audible
runtime 4 hours 8 minutes
Zero G
Written by Dan Wells
A full cast of narrators
The future is now!
When 12-year old Zero and his family board a spaceship to colonize a new planet, they expect to wake 109 years in the future. Instead, there’s trouble in zero gravity... #element-bb920c43-f445-43e7-80a2-4555061675eb .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
What happens when a little boy is responsible for the lives of a thousand colonists? A war in the middle of space. Zero G is a novel that takes the reader on a journey beyond anything I’ve read before. Zero G is funny, cute, creative and a lot for one kid to handle.
Zero wakes up before the ship even jumps into hyperspace, and the pilot is nowhere to be found. He's excited for while, thinking he can eat whatever he likes, do whatever he feels. Unfortunately, the AI system alerts him to some gruesome disadvantages to being awake when the ship prepares to make its jump. With no idea how to pilot a ship and no way of getting back into his cryopod, Zero had to figure out a way to survive the lengthy trip. Without dying.
But there are other obstacles at play. Soon Zero realizes he's not alone and has to do his best to protect the slumbering colonists and the ship. Can one boy manage such a feat- especially when the ones on board are pirates?
For me, the best part, next to the thrilling story, Zero G, was the amazing cast. Audible managed voice talents so phenomenal, the story was amped one hundred percent! It was amazing and I couldn't stop laughing. The music and sound effects brought on a powerful punch that let me know I immediately needed to share the book title with friends and family.
Zero G is a book for any reader, but primarily a middle grade novel. I suggest listening to it- don't read this one! I know, I know it sounds crazy but listening is the best! Dan Wells, the author knew what he was doing when he wrote this. I haven't read anything else by him... yet, but I most likely will now. Check it out while I move on to the next read and listen.
Cheers!
Zero G
Dan Wells
Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, Margaret Zing Drake, Josh Hurley, Eddy Lee, Jennifer Van Dyck, Allyson Johnson and David Shih
Released December 2018 by Audible
runtime 4 hours 8 minutes
A full cast of narrators
The future is now! When 12-year old Zero and his family board a spaceship to colonize a new planet, they expect to wake 109 years in the future. Instead, there’s trouble in zero gravity... #element-bb920c43-f445-43e7-80a2-4555061675eb .waddons-blog-image.hideImage { display: none;}
What happens when a little boy is responsible for the lives of a thousand colonists? A war in the middle of space. Zero G is a novel that takes the reader on a journey beyond anything I’ve read before. Zero G is funny, cute, creative and a lot for one kid to handle.Zero wakes up before the ship even jumps into hyperspace, and the pilot is nowhere to be found. He's excited for while, thinking he can eat whatever he likes, do whatever he feels. Unfortunately, the AI system alerts him to some gruesome disadvantages to being awake when the ship prepares to make its jump. With no idea how to pilot a ship and no way of getting back into his cryopod, Zero had to figure out a way to survive the lengthy trip. Without dying.
But there are other obstacles at play. Soon Zero realizes he's not alone and has to do his best to protect the slumbering colonists and the ship. Can one boy manage such a feat- especially when the ones on board are pirates?
For me, the best part, next to the thrilling story, Zero G, was the amazing cast. Audible managed voice talents so phenomenal, the story was amped one hundred percent! It was amazing and I couldn't stop laughing. The music and sound effects brought on a powerful punch that let me know I immediately needed to share the book title with friends and family.
Zero G is a book for any reader, but primarily a middle grade novel. I suggest listening to it- don't read this one! I know, I know it sounds crazy but listening is the best! Dan Wells, the author knew what he was doing when he wrote this. I haven't read anything else by him... yet, but I most likely will now. Check it out while I move on to the next read and listen.
Cheers!
Zero G
Dan Wells
Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, Margaret Zing Drake, Josh Hurley, Eddy Lee, Jennifer Van Dyck, Allyson Johnson and David Shih
Released December 2018 by Audible
runtime 4 hours 8 minutes
