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The Mercy Series #1
Edge of Mercy
Charlie hides her true identity, but her very presence places everyone around her in danger. With no other choice but to remain where she is, she stays with a community that might not be as benevolent as it appears. In this new and dangerous version of the world, where a friend might be an enemy and an enemy might be a friend, seventeen-year-old Charlie protects her baby sister and herself from grotesque monsters outside the community as well as human ones inside. Will the truth she discovers about her protectors save her or ultimately doom her to a fate worse than death?
This is the first full book of the series.
This is the first full book of the series.
220 pages, Paperback
First published July 29, 2012
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March 29, 2015
For me, this book started off strong. With Charlie very carefully hiding her identity as a girl, in a hospital that has been fortified against the draghoul.
The draghoul appear to be sort of vampire zombies, only able to come out at night. One confusing part of this book, is that no explanation is offered about how the plague (as apparently it's a virus) started, or how long it had been going on.
She also takes care of her sister, an infant named Star. Towards the middle of the book, it felt like a lot of "Charlies" actions become a little more impulsive and seemed to be more reasons to move the plot along - a reason that Charlie would want to leave the community and strike out towards another protected city.
I have a hard time when a small child or baby is brought into a story plotline, because....it's kind of a drag, running for your life from zombie like creatures while caring for an infant, said infant always ruining possible romantic moments.
The writing was pretty solid, but Charlie's more impulsive actions the farther along the book got, made me like her less and less.
The draghoul appear to be sort of vampire zombies, only able to come out at night. One confusing part of this book, is that no explanation is offered about how the plague (as apparently it's a virus) started, or how long it had been going on.
She also takes care of her sister, an infant named Star. Towards the middle of the book, it felt like a lot of "Charlies" actions become a little more impulsive and seemed to be more reasons to move the plot along - a reason that Charlie would want to leave the community and strike out towards another protected city.
I have a hard time when a small child or baby is brought into a story plotline, because....it's kind of a drag, running for your life from zombie like creatures while caring for an infant, said infant always ruining possible romantic moments.
The writing was pretty solid, but Charlie's more impulsive actions the farther along the book got, made me like her less and less.
August 12, 2012
In a shielded off place, there is a small group of humans that have managed to keep from being infected with the strange disease that has emerged, wiping out people and making them transform into beast-like creatures. But in order to survive, this place - and its Council - refuse to allow women entry, because something about the women attracts the attention of the beasts outside the barrier.
Charlie and her little sister were taken in when they stumbled across this place - but all is not a haven, and everyday Charlie fears for her own life. Why? Because Charlie is actually Charlotte; a girl. And if the Council were to ever find out she, and her sister, would be in grave danger.
A thrilling tale with a daring heroine who isn't afraid to be strong and stand up in the face of injustice - who admits her weaknesses and soldiers on in a way that is equal to, or better than, the strength of any man.
Charlie and her little sister were taken in when they stumbled across this place - but all is not a haven, and everyday Charlie fears for her own life. Why? Because Charlie is actually Charlotte; a girl. And if the Council were to ever find out she, and her sister, would be in grave danger.
A thrilling tale with a daring heroine who isn't afraid to be strong and stand up in the face of injustice - who admits her weaknesses and soldiers on in a way that is equal to, or better than, the strength of any man.
October 5, 2013
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Kindle Edition, 220 pages
Published July 29th 2012 by Timbercreek Press
edition languageEnglish
seriesThe Mercy Series #1
Source:Personal copy
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Charlie hides her true identity, but her very presence places everyone around her in danger. With no other choice but to remain where she is, she stays with a community that might not be as benevolent as it appears. In this new and dangerous version of the world, where a friend might be an enemy and an enemy might be a friend, seventeen-year-old Charlie protects her baby sister and herself from grotesque monsters outside the community as well as human ones inside. Will the truth she discovers about her protectors save her or ultimately doom her to a fate worse than death?
This is the first full book of the series.
In the Zombie genre this one stands out for the fact that it builds suspense without using gore to make the action scenes work. The 17 year old Charlie Little is one of the newest inhabitants of an abandoned institution that is overseen by a group of men who call themselves The Council and whose strict rules mean swift punishment for the smallest infraction committed by anyone under their control.
The author reveals stunning secrets about past events that open Charlie's eyes to the danger that she is in if her true gender is ever discovered. Before Charlie manages to take her baby sister Star and escape her worst nightmare comes true as the last person she ever expected to do so is the one to disclose her true gender to the council members. For Charlie the sentence that they in turn decide will be her fate is nightmare inducing and when they send her to the lower chambers of their abode she finds an even worse nightmare is waiting for her.
The author sets up the next book neatly with the end of this one so hopefully book 2 Heart Of Mercy will find Charlie's situation to be resolved but from it's synopsis am not counting on that just yet!
This was easy to read, fast paced and made quite a few points for readers that touched on the vulnerability of being female in a world where your gender makes you a target for more than the "inhuman monsters" that inhabit it.
Sobering tale about fighting the lesser of two evils while trying to survive in a world where you can trust no one.
Kindle Edition, 220 pages
Published July 29th 2012 by Timbercreek Press
edition languageEnglish
seriesThe Mercy Series #1
Source:Personal copy
Book Buy Links
AMAZON
B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Charlie hides her true identity, but her very presence places everyone around her in danger. With no other choice but to remain where she is, she stays with a community that might not be as benevolent as it appears. In this new and dangerous version of the world, where a friend might be an enemy and an enemy might be a friend, seventeen-year-old Charlie protects her baby sister and herself from grotesque monsters outside the community as well as human ones inside. Will the truth she discovers about her protectors save her or ultimately doom her to a fate worse than death?
This is the first full book of the series.
My Thoughts
In the Zombie genre this one stands out for the fact that it builds suspense without using gore to make the action scenes work. The 17 year old Charlie Little is one of the newest inhabitants of an abandoned institution that is overseen by a group of men who call themselves The Council and whose strict rules mean swift punishment for the smallest infraction committed by anyone under their control.
The author reveals stunning secrets about past events that open Charlie's eyes to the danger that she is in if her true gender is ever discovered. Before Charlie manages to take her baby sister Star and escape her worst nightmare comes true as the last person she ever expected to do so is the one to disclose her true gender to the council members. For Charlie the sentence that they in turn decide will be her fate is nightmare inducing and when they send her to the lower chambers of their abode she finds an even worse nightmare is waiting for her.
The author sets up the next book neatly with the end of this one so hopefully book 2 Heart Of Mercy will find Charlie's situation to be resolved but from it's synopsis am not counting on that just yet!
This was easy to read, fast paced and made quite a few points for readers that touched on the vulnerability of being female in a world where your gender makes you a target for more than the "inhuman monsters" that inhabit it.
Sobering tale about fighting the lesser of two evils while trying to survive in a world where you can trust no one.
[Personal copy]
September 17, 2012
This story pulled me in from the beginning. I'd never really given much thought to what dystopian meant before, but as I read Edge of Mercy, I could see the story playing out in my mind's eye as the characters came to life. The setting is in our world, but in the not so distant future, which they call home. It's a far cry from the world we know now.
I found the story in the same vein as movies I love such as Night of the Comet, Mad Max, Prayer for the Rollerboys, Aeon Flux, City of Ember, Logan's Run, Akira, The Fifth Element, I Am Legend, Book of Eli, and The Chronicles of Riddick. The list could go on and on of ones I hadn't realized were dystopian in their own way and I found that I LOVED this story just as much and could see this as a movie in its own right someday.
From the beginning you feel a kinship with Charlie and the seriousness of her plight. Survival means deception and secrecy, even to those she's grown to care about. Her life, her baby sister's life and her very existence, hangs in the balance of the day-to-day and striving to keep her secret from all in the community. Her secrets are just the tipping point when compared to the secrets of the Council and the horrible deeds and truths that are behind the infection that has turned humans into monsters. This is not a world I would ever wish to face, but at the same time, I found myself rooting for Charlie to find a way around the "rules" of the Council, to find a way to escape the horrid fate she will face if the truth of her identity is revealed and hoping that she can evade the dire consequences and come out unscathed on the other side. Being this is a series, that journey is only just begun and I look forward to reading the next book in the very near future.
I found the story in the same vein as movies I love such as Night of the Comet, Mad Max, Prayer for the Rollerboys, Aeon Flux, City of Ember, Logan's Run, Akira, The Fifth Element, I Am Legend, Book of Eli, and The Chronicles of Riddick. The list could go on and on of ones I hadn't realized were dystopian in their own way and I found that I LOVED this story just as much and could see this as a movie in its own right someday.
From the beginning you feel a kinship with Charlie and the seriousness of her plight. Survival means deception and secrecy, even to those she's grown to care about. Her life, her baby sister's life and her very existence, hangs in the balance of the day-to-day and striving to keep her secret from all in the community. Her secrets are just the tipping point when compared to the secrets of the Council and the horrible deeds and truths that are behind the infection that has turned humans into monsters. This is not a world I would ever wish to face, but at the same time, I found myself rooting for Charlie to find a way around the "rules" of the Council, to find a way to escape the horrid fate she will face if the truth of her identity is revealed and hoping that she can evade the dire consequences and come out unscathed on the other side. Being this is a series, that journey is only just begun and I look forward to reading the next book in the very near future.
April 13, 2014
Most zombie apocalypse stories seem to start with the day the world changed. Edge of Mercy begins a dozen or so years after the draghouls (a lovely name for the zombies) first appear. We have no idea whether the community where Charlie survives is the only enclave of humanity, or what really happened when modern civilisation fell – all we see is a claustrophobic and twisted ex-mental hospital. There are no women, for reasons which are not explained for half the book – apart, that is, from Charlie herself. She is disguised as a boy in best Shakespearean fashion, and is struggling to protect her baby sister.
Edge of Mercy is not a typical zombie novel – our heroine never actually has a direct confrontation with a draghoul, and the biggest threat to her is the community she has found herself within. As the novel develops, we learn her backstory and get a better picture of the people around her. None of the characters are perfect, and all are flawed believably. Charlie herself does some pretty stupid things that had me wanting to slap her round the face and tell her to think what she was doing. It is quite refreshing to have a novel where the teenage heroine is not obviously good-looking or perfect.
The novel is well written, but has a few flaws. In particular, I am not remotely convinced by the explanation for the fate of the women in the community – I won't say why I don't for fear of giving a massive spoiler. I also have to say that the book is very bleak and grim, and not comfortable reading. But it is compelling and holds the attention. It ends in a cliffhanger – fortunately, volume 2 is also available.
Edge of Mercy is not a typical zombie novel – our heroine never actually has a direct confrontation with a draghoul, and the biggest threat to her is the community she has found herself within. As the novel develops, we learn her backstory and get a better picture of the people around her. None of the characters are perfect, and all are flawed believably. Charlie herself does some pretty stupid things that had me wanting to slap her round the face and tell her to think what she was doing. It is quite refreshing to have a novel where the teenage heroine is not obviously good-looking or perfect.
The novel is well written, but has a few flaws. In particular, I am not remotely convinced by the explanation for the fate of the women in the community – I won't say why I don't for fear of giving a massive spoiler. I also have to say that the book is very bleak and grim, and not comfortable reading. But it is compelling and holds the attention. It ends in a cliffhanger – fortunately, volume 2 is also available.
June 13, 2015
A straightforward, well-conceived adventure.
Edge of Mercy is a post-apocalyptic, zombie infection novel told from the view point of teenager Charlie, as she attempts to live in this deadly world and protect her new-born sister, Star. It also sets the stage for the rest of the series to come. This first offering is a basic story that adheres to the zombie-universe rules set down by its predecessors - with a new element added - and introduces us to the characters, setting, and hazards.
It is a character driven story, taking time to develop the main individuals and draw the reader into the world. As a result there isn't much action but that's not to say there is an absence of conflict. This small group of survivors live in an abandoned and fortified mental institution, and as the plot unfolds it becomes less clear as to where the real monsters are – outside the compound or within its very walls.
Charlie is a well-developed character without the usual overabundance of angst. I appreciated that because it helped avoid cliche and kept me interested in the character. There are a few twists, not to surprising for the reader who is paying attention, but well executed even so. Overall the writing is very good and kept me engaged the whole time. I rarely pick up YA stories and I enjoyed this one. I would consider reading the second book.
The lack of zombie-killing may or may not disappoint some, and this opening book is a strong foundation for the ones to come - which are set up to throw the reader right into the midst of the zombie hoards.
Edge of Mercy is a post-apocalyptic, zombie infection novel told from the view point of teenager Charlie, as she attempts to live in this deadly world and protect her new-born sister, Star. It also sets the stage for the rest of the series to come. This first offering is a basic story that adheres to the zombie-universe rules set down by its predecessors - with a new element added - and introduces us to the characters, setting, and hazards.
It is a character driven story, taking time to develop the main individuals and draw the reader into the world. As a result there isn't much action but that's not to say there is an absence of conflict. This small group of survivors live in an abandoned and fortified mental institution, and as the plot unfolds it becomes less clear as to where the real monsters are – outside the compound or within its very walls.
Charlie is a well-developed character without the usual overabundance of angst. I appreciated that because it helped avoid cliche and kept me interested in the character. There are a few twists, not to surprising for the reader who is paying attention, but well executed even so. Overall the writing is very good and kept me engaged the whole time. I rarely pick up YA stories and I enjoyed this one. I would consider reading the second book.
The lack of zombie-killing may or may not disappoint some, and this opening book is a strong foundation for the ones to come - which are set up to throw the reader right into the midst of the zombie hoards.
September 12, 2012
The following review is my opinion and not a paid review. I received a copy of Edge of Mercy from the author for review.
Charlie lives behind the walls of the community that protect them from the monsters on the outside. Only males are allowed to live inside the community. The monsters are drawn to a certain hormone that only females have. Charlie has to hide who she truly is from everyone or face being thrown outside with the monsters.
The community is run by a group of old men called the council. Charlie knows that everyone is hiding something and is determined to find out what it is. There is a reason that there is no females in the community. She finally learns their secret as to why there is no females living in the community. With this knowledge she knows that she is going to have to take her little sister and leave before they find out her true identity.
I loved how C.C. Marks made the monsters (zombies as we would call them) different from all the other stories with zombies. Although it did make the story extremely interesting I didn't like how the council ran the community. Edge of Mercy was a page turner that kept you always wondering if they were going to find out that Charlie was a female.
Charlie lives behind the walls of the community that protect them from the monsters on the outside. Only males are allowed to live inside the community. The monsters are drawn to a certain hormone that only females have. Charlie has to hide who she truly is from everyone or face being thrown outside with the monsters.
The community is run by a group of old men called the council. Charlie knows that everyone is hiding something and is determined to find out what it is. There is a reason that there is no females in the community. She finally learns their secret as to why there is no females living in the community. With this knowledge she knows that she is going to have to take her little sister and leave before they find out her true identity.
I loved how C.C. Marks made the monsters (zombies as we would call them) different from all the other stories with zombies. Although it did make the story extremely interesting I didn't like how the council ran the community. Edge of Mercy was a page turner that kept you always wondering if they were going to find out that Charlie was a female.
April 11, 2014
I received this book free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review and could contain spoilers.
Edge of Mercy captivated me from the first few pages, I almost didn't want to put it down to go to sleep. I needed to know what was going to happen next, I needed answers.
From the beginning I felt sympathetic to Charlie and her predicament. To survive, She has to lie and keep secrets even from the people she's grown close to. Charlie not only has to keep this facade going to keep herself alive but most importantly her baby sister who is the only remaining family she has left.
This book had such an original concept for a monster, that I've read. I was genuinely freaked out reading a few scenes. The Draghoul, which are basically what most would describe as zombies are pretty terrifying, finding out how they came to be was very interesting.
I don't know if I could be as brave as Charlie if I were facing the same situation. She was a terrific heroine, in my opinion. I don't want to give too much away so I'll stop here.
I recommend this book for anyone interested in the dystopian/science fiction genres. I am currently beginning the sequel and I can't wait to get into it.
Happy reading!
Edge of Mercy captivated me from the first few pages, I almost didn't want to put it down to go to sleep. I needed to know what was going to happen next, I needed answers.
From the beginning I felt sympathetic to Charlie and her predicament. To survive, She has to lie and keep secrets even from the people she's grown close to. Charlie not only has to keep this facade going to keep herself alive but most importantly her baby sister who is the only remaining family she has left.
This book had such an original concept for a monster, that I've read. I was genuinely freaked out reading a few scenes. The Draghoul, which are basically what most would describe as zombies are pretty terrifying, finding out how they came to be was very interesting.
I don't know if I could be as brave as Charlie if I were facing the same situation. She was a terrific heroine, in my opinion. I don't want to give too much away so I'll stop here.
I recommend this book for anyone interested in the dystopian/science fiction genres. I am currently beginning the sequel and I can't wait to get into it.
Happy reading!
September 29, 2013
So this book was just what I needed when I was bed ridden for the weekend. The main character is relatable and likable making it easy to care about the plot. Although the hint of romance is pretty noticeable, it doesn't cloud the rest of the story which is very interesting in a genre with tough competition at the moment. The Draghoul, which are basically zombies are pretty terrifying, reminding me more of the white walkers of Game of Thrones than the slow moving and unintelligent creatures of most typical zombie movies. I love the way Marks shows us humanity at its height and in moments of compromise. Not only does Edge of Mercy speak to what it means to be human, but creates interesting conversation on gender. Simply speaking, it's dangerous to be a woman in this world whether you're in the safe protection of this city or whether you're taking your chances in the wild. Their value seems to be dependent on what they can do for the rest of the community. The real question is who the greater adversary is, the Draghoul or the wolves in sheep's clothing.
I will certainly be keeping my eyes out for the sequel!
I will certainly be keeping my eyes out for the sequel!
August 9, 2013
While I enjoyed the overall storyline, plot, and world that C.C. Marks created; I had a hard time with the character motives and reaction in the book, mostly because I didn't believe what the characters were feeling (or what they thought they were feeling).
I usually don't get philosophical about character creation, but I have high hopes for C.C. Marks and her ideas for future stories. I felt Charlie's subconscious was still in development, and that she was still just a character, not yet something that I, other readers, or most importantly the author felt was real. While an author can manipulate traits of a character while developing them, there comes a point where the character must act and think and feel as their being dictates, and not because it is what the story needs. The story comes about when the characters dictate what happens, based on how they would react.
Marks just needs an editor that questions her characters' motives through the substantive/comprehensive editing phase. An editing house really needs to pick up her work, because Marks has ideas and could really go places. Those ideas just need some fleshing out.
I usually don't get philosophical about character creation, but I have high hopes for C.C. Marks and her ideas for future stories. I felt Charlie's subconscious was still in development, and that she was still just a character, not yet something that I, other readers, or most importantly the author felt was real. While an author can manipulate traits of a character while developing them, there comes a point where the character must act and think and feel as their being dictates, and not because it is what the story needs. The story comes about when the characters dictate what happens, based on how they would react.
Marks just needs an editor that questions her characters' motives through the substantive/comprehensive editing phase. An editing house really needs to pick up her work, because Marks has ideas and could really go places. Those ideas just need some fleshing out.
July 19, 2016
Edge of Mercy begins with a young boy after the world ends. Draghoul, the zombie-like disease that infected the world, scrabble at the edge of the compound where Charlie and her friends live. Except, Charlie isn’t a boy, and girls are particularly sweet meat to the infected.
I liked Charlie, as a character, because she’s scared and traumatized, and it shows. She has been through more than any seventeen year old should have to, and it affects her decisions. She scared, nervous, distrusting, frustrated. She can envision a better world, but no one will help her reach it. Fiercely protective of her baby sister, Star, Charlie is trying to survive in an environment tailor made out of her own worst nightmares.
Thomas and Zeke, the only two boys she really trusts in the entire complex full of men, are polar opposites. Zeke is the exuberant, boastful, try-to-hide-all-scars type while Thomas is steady, focused, and protective. The two boys are tested to their limits in just how far they’re willing to go for the girl they call their friend.
Edge of Mercy is book one in the series, and I’m definitely going to find book two!
I liked Charlie, as a character, because she’s scared and traumatized, and it shows. She has been through more than any seventeen year old should have to, and it affects her decisions. She scared, nervous, distrusting, frustrated. She can envision a better world, but no one will help her reach it. Fiercely protective of her baby sister, Star, Charlie is trying to survive in an environment tailor made out of her own worst nightmares.
Thomas and Zeke, the only two boys she really trusts in the entire complex full of men, are polar opposites. Zeke is the exuberant, boastful, try-to-hide-all-scars type while Thomas is steady, focused, and protective. The two boys are tested to their limits in just how far they’re willing to go for the girl they call their friend.
Edge of Mercy is book one in the series, and I’m definitely going to find book two!
May 17, 2014
Edge of Mercy by C. C. Marks is a fast-paced, well-written, exciting story that I could barely put down. The story is so compelling that I’m already immersed in the second of the series, Heart of Mercy.
From the first page, the author throws the reader into the action as our heroine Charlotte (pretending to be a boy named Charlie) hunkers down for another night amidst the shrieks and pounding from the zombie-like Draghouls outside the walls of an isolated community of surviving humans. I haven’t read any other zombie-themed books, but I am a fan of The Walking Dead, and there are striking similarities between the infection that causes the “turning” of humans and the way the disease spreads. Nonetheless, Edge of Mercy is a unique story about a young woman’s fight to survive in a world gone mad.
Edge of Mercy is told from Charlie’s point of view in a voice that rings strong and true. Charlie is smart and impulsive and her courage grows as she learns more about the people in the community and their terrible secrets.
Fans of the Hunger Games and The Walking Dead will love this book.
From the first page, the author throws the reader into the action as our heroine Charlotte (pretending to be a boy named Charlie) hunkers down for another night amidst the shrieks and pounding from the zombie-like Draghouls outside the walls of an isolated community of surviving humans. I haven’t read any other zombie-themed books, but I am a fan of The Walking Dead, and there are striking similarities between the infection that causes the “turning” of humans and the way the disease spreads. Nonetheless, Edge of Mercy is a unique story about a young woman’s fight to survive in a world gone mad.
Edge of Mercy is told from Charlie’s point of view in a voice that rings strong and true. Charlie is smart and impulsive and her courage grows as she learns more about the people in the community and their terrible secrets.
Fans of the Hunger Games and The Walking Dead will love this book.
July 31, 2014
3.5 stars
Charlie has been pretending to be boy for months now, after her mother died giving birth to her baby sister she ended up in a man only complex.
The man think that the reason Draghoul's are attacking people is because woman attracts them.
her sister Star is kept for some reason.
The only thing that I didn't like so much was that I couldn't picture these Draghoul's, I don't know were they came from or what caused their existence?
Zeke is Charlie's best friend but he volunteered to go out of the safe gates and will be leaving a matter of days. But almost nobody returns alive from this trip.
What happens when Zeke discover her secret?
Thomas has been watching Charlie closely, she doesn't know why.
At the end her friend turns out to be enemy, and her enemy is her friend.
I liked this story Charlie is a strong character she loves her sister dearly and will do anything to keep her safe. Nice read I will be buying the sequel.
Charlie has been pretending to be boy for months now, after her mother died giving birth to her baby sister she ended up in a man only complex.
The man think that the reason Draghoul's are attacking people is because woman attracts them.
her sister Star is kept for some reason.
The only thing that I didn't like so much was that I couldn't picture these Draghoul's, I don't know were they came from or what caused their existence?
Zeke is Charlie's best friend but he volunteered to go out of the safe gates and will be leaving a matter of days. But almost nobody returns alive from this trip.
What happens when Zeke discover her secret?
Thomas has been watching Charlie closely, she doesn't know why.
At the end her friend turns out to be enemy, and her enemy is her friend.
I liked this story Charlie is a strong character she loves her sister dearly and will do anything to keep her safe. Nice read I will be buying the sequel.
September 5, 2012
The author offered through Facebook to read it for free on smashwords.
I only have a vague idea of what it was about but it was fantastic. I couldn't put it down. The first part of narrative made me feel like I was watching a movie with voice over narrative And it was so well written it just drew me in. I love Charlie and how she has to hide she is a girl from all the men. The overall plot is amazing and the characters, good or bad, are very relatable. The draghouls are also amazingly described. They scare the he'll out of me! LOL I really want to read part two.
I only have a vague idea of what it was about but it was fantastic. I couldn't put it down. The first part of narrative made me feel like I was watching a movie with voice over narrative And it was so well written it just drew me in. I love Charlie and how she has to hide she is a girl from all the men. The overall plot is amazing and the characters, good or bad, are very relatable. The draghouls are also amazingly described. They scare the he'll out of me! LOL I really want to read part two.
June 25, 2014
I started this book a couple of hours ago and could not put it down (literally...I cooked supper while finishing this book)! This is the type of "zombie" story I love (although, they are called something different). This book doesn't focus so much on "zombies" but rather life after an apocalyptic event. It's about people and how they react. It's about how while some may tend to descend into madness, there are still people out there who won't give up their morals. Not a dry spot in the book. Dystopian fiction at its best! Absolutely loved and will most definitely be continuing the series!
May 18, 2016
I'm relatively new to the zombie apocalypse genre but this was not only a great beginning to a series but I really liked the main character Charlie. She was proactive in her own story and not just a damsel in distress that plagues the YA genre. She annoyed me a few times but overall she's a great character.
I wish we were given a little more background into the current state of the world. I would've settle for something as simple as a "news article" or "emergency broadcast" as a prologue. Just something that establishes the world that Charlie lives in.
I wish we were given a little more background into the current state of the world. I would've settle for something as simple as a "news article" or "emergency broadcast" as a prologue. Just something that establishes the world that Charlie lives in.
November 12, 2015
I startedreading this to see if it was suitable for my daughter, but decided she was probably a bit young for it. Nevertheles, I continued through the tale. Although "Star" became "Starr" a couple of times the proof reading wasn't too bad. I just didn't like the characters. Also the story reads as the start to the sequel. Edge of Mercy stands alone, but there is an obvious follow on. The cause of the zombie plague isn't given, but could be in the next book. I don't know. I doubt if I'll continue with this series. SciFi zombies (or "Draghouls") a better in Boneshaker or similar.
October 7, 2013
An infection has mutated and is turning people into zombies... classic story right... nope you would be wrong in one respect this is not your classic zombie story. Pregnant Mother and child (Charlie)appear at this refuge in the wilderness. Mom dies during birth. The months that follow in this refuge are full of secrets, such as why are there no women here, to include a few secrets Charlie has. First book in the series.
November 6, 2014
Very good book. Not devine but not a waste of time. You are gonna love it!! I did. Didn't rock my universe but my time was well spend I had fun reading it and is one of the books that when I complete all the series I adore I will start completing it.
January 11, 2013
Love this book! I got the free ebook "Mercy" (sort of a sample for this book) on Amazon and had to buy this one. It was definitely worth the money. Can't wait for the next one!
January 9, 2013
Loved it! I got scared!
March 18, 2014
Great book. I reaf the whole thing almost non-stop,
Want to read
June 11, 2015kindle
June 21, 2015
Good book
End of the World Series. Very realistic characters and a story that keeps you guessing who the bad guys are and who the good guys are.
End of the World Series. Very realistic characters and a story that keeps you guessing who the bad guys are and who the good guys are.
September 8, 2016
The best zombie book by far
This book was amazing zombie book it was a romance but it's wasn't too sappy and it showed everything that should be in a good book
This book was amazing zombie book it was a romance but it's wasn't too sappy and it showed everything that should be in a good book
March 30, 2017
This was book one of a series that I just may continue. The story is a zombie geared story where a girl acts and dresses like a man because the community only allows males into safety behind the walls. But there a few that know she is a female but keep her secret until the end when all is revealed but the community council has other plans for her at this point where they will use her as a baby farm thus making sure the human race continue on. But she escapes with a fellow member in search of a town called Mercy where she hopes they will take her in without question. This would be like the walking dead type setting. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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