Just Another Day in the Zombie Apocalypse: Episode 1

by L.C. Mortimer

The zombie apocalypse?

Like that could ever happen.

Alice wakes up on the roof one day to find the world on fire. Everything’s burning, and what isn’t burning is coming back from the dead.

Zombies.

Trapped on top of their apartment building, Alice, Mark, and Kyle must work together to find their way out of the city and to safety.

Can they do it?

Find out in Just Another Day in the Zombie Apocalypse, episode 1.

Just Another Day in the Zombie Apocalypse is an episodic serial and should be read in order. Each episode ends in a cliffhanger and leads directly into the next story.

Genres: Zombies, Horror, Fiction

104 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 14, 2016

About the author

L.C. Mortimer was raised on a small farm in Kansas, which sparked her interest in going off the grid. Learning how to can, garden, and become self-reliant were all important parts of her upbringing. After pursuing her degree in English Literature, Mortimer traveled the country with her husband, living in Hawaii, Maryland, and everywhere in between. When she's not busy dreaming up her next story, Mortimer can be found stocking up on canned goods for the zombie apocalypse.

Reviews

[chucklesthescot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alice, Mark and Kyle wake up on the roof of the building they live in after another night of heavy drinking, and can see that something is not right. The fires creeping closer are a clue but then they see zombies eating people on the streets below. They quickly escape the building but don't get far in the car before having to go on foot, hiding in someone's abandoned house. Can they stay there or do they have to gather supplies and try to get further out to a more rural setting?

Ok here is the problem with these serial novels. They are broken into small bits of story and charge too much money for each segment. I only read this because I found this lurking in the depths of my e-reader. I don't buy anything except complete stories or a big omnibus of all the chapters when the story is finished. This is just a short introduction to the characters and the fact that a zombie apocalypse has begun. There is nothing wrong with the actual plot so far of people fleeing from town or city and having to hide until supplies can be found. I just didn't like one of the MCs. Mark is former military who drinks too much, and seems to blame all the problems they face on his companions. First it is the hungover Alice's fault for crashing the getaway car but he was just as drunk and never offered to drive instead. Despite hanging out with them, he moans to himself that they are useless and she is probably also a gold-digger(?). He might think that Kyle is useless due to his asthma and lack of experience but he at least has a gun which is more than Military Mark has! Alice was a bit whiny at times though I did like Kyle. The segment was ok but I won't be seeking out the rest to continue reading.

2.5 stars.

[Badseedgirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short story introduces us to the characters in the center of this zombie tale. I enjoyed it enough to look for the next book in the series.

[Pat Eroh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an intriguing book with zombies and an apocalyptic story that is as compelling as The Walking Dead. This would make a very good television show as well. The main characters are Alice, Mark, and Kyle and each brings their own unique talents to the apocalypse that shows everyone has value matter what. Great read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love me some Zombies

A good start to the series, getting our characters frame of mind. At least one of them has a some training and the will to help the other two. Looking forward to the rest of the stories. Thank you, Danny Scott.

[Chrystal Roe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this.

Oh this is going to be a good series. The young singles awake after a night of partying on the roof to find themselves at the beginning of a zombie apocalypse. Good characters, well written story line. Looking forward to reading more.

[Aimeekay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just Another Day is the first episode in this serial. So it's short and like most episodes I've read it ends on a cliffie. Not too bothered by that because: a- I've come to expect that from the 'episodes' of serials. and b-The author is polite enough to let the reader know in the beginning of the book.

As for the story. It's interesting. I'll give it that. The voice switched between all 3 characters, which helped to get to know each one a little better. The zombies are there from the beginning. In fact, the characters wake up to the apocalypse in full swing. The focus of this part is on introducing the three main characters and getting them started on their journey in their new world. Think more prepping, less slaying. It ends with their first major confrontation with their new neighbors.

Would I read more of the series? Yes.

I just couldn't seem to connect to any of the characters. Maybe because the episode is as short as it is? I mean if one of the three main MC's got eaten before the end of that episode I didn't really care. It's not like I was rooting for them to get chomped. (Yes, it happens. lol) But it just didn't get me to care. I really think that has to do with the length of the book. I tend to think of episodes being like an episode of a tv show. Sometimes, even really good shows don't quite have all the kinks worked out in the pilot or the premier. Because of this I tend to give episodic serials more leeway in the beginning then I do ones of a longer length. IF this had been a full novel and I felt this way at the end I definitely wouldn't be picking up the next book.

So yes, I will definitely pick up the next episode. I want to see where the author plans to take these characters. I saw a lot of different directions that characters could go in. Plus it ends on a cliffie. So maybe one of their stories will end at the beginning of the next book. But I wasn't completely sold on their stories yet. Which is why I'm not giving it a perfect 5 out of 5. It's not horrible, but it didn't quite blow me away.

I think if I were to do it over I would pick up more than just the first episode. Then I would have gotten a better feel of the series as a whole and wouldn't be stuck in such a limbo. I would either love it or hate it. Not just be ok with it.