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Echoes of Violence
From the best-selling author of WHERE DARKNESS DWELLS and NOTHING LASTING.
In a secret lab in the southern Illinois woodlands, scientists break through the barriers between universes. While trying to decode the mysteries of the multiverse, they unwittingly bring a deadly flu virus into their own world. At first, people die in great numbers. Then, the newly dead rise, preying upon the living like a plague of locusts.
Not only have the scientists unleashed a deadly plague, but they've changed the very fabric of time, causing those who remain to continue to re-live the same day.
The Upton family has lived and died through thousands of todays. A married couple with three kids, they run the Cherryhill Campground next to the lab. In a day of unending chaos and violence, the only thing they know for certain is they must fight to stay together no matter what.
An apocalyptic thriller with nonstop action. It's THE WALKING DEAD meets HAPPY DEATH DAY
In a secret lab in the southern Illinois woodlands, scientists break through the barriers between universes. While trying to decode the mysteries of the multiverse, they unwittingly bring a deadly flu virus into their own world. At first, people die in great numbers. Then, the newly dead rise, preying upon the living like a plague of locusts.
Not only have the scientists unleashed a deadly plague, but they've changed the very fabric of time, causing those who remain to continue to re-live the same day.
The Upton family has lived and died through thousands of todays. A married couple with three kids, they run the Cherryhill Campground next to the lab. In a day of unending chaos and violence, the only thing they know for certain is they must fight to stay together no matter what.
An apocalyptic thriller with nonstop action. It's THE WALKING DEAD meets HAPPY DEATH DAY
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2019
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About the author
Glen R. Krisch
35 books523 followersA native of the Chicago suburbs, Glen Krisch hopes to add to his list of ghosts he's witnessed (two), as well as develop his rather pedestrian telekinetic and precognitive skills.
His novels include Amazon Bestseller WHERE DARKNESS DWELLS, THE NIGHTMARE WITHIN, NOTHING LASTING, ARKADIUM RISING, ECHOES OF VIOLENCE, and LITTLE WHISPERS.
His novels include Amazon Bestseller WHERE DARKNESS DWELLS, THE NIGHTMARE WITHIN, NOTHING LASTING, ARKADIUM RISING, ECHOES OF VIOLENCE, and LITTLE WHISPERS.
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June 27, 2019
ECHOES OF VIOLENCE is like THE WALKING DEAD with a CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE format. Except, you don't get to choose what the characters do--Glen Krisch does and you get to watch.
Let's talk about the things this book has going for it, first.
I haven't read too many books with zombies (I know some horror fiction fans have read a ton and feel a little maxed out on them but I really haven't so I'm not feeling burned out on the trope at all) if you're looking to dabble in some zombie action, this would be a great book to add to your collection. It's a quick read, under 200 pages and the storyline moves quickly with lots of dialog and action sequences. It's fun.
Some of the characters feel realistic, like Charlie and Billy and their dad. Charlie and Billy are brothers and they get a lot of scene time. The way this story is told is through a "Groundhog Day" effect. Some science experiment in a secret lab somewhere goes wrong and a deadly flu virus is unleashed as well as a rip in the fabric of time. People die from the flu and then rise up from the dead. The rip in time generates a time loop. The same day is repeated over and over again.
We experience the aftermath of both catastrophic events through the repeated day of Charlie and Billy.
Sometimes the day goes better than the last time and sometimes the boys make the wrong choice and the day ends quickly. It feels like they are able to learn from their mistakes somehow. These boys are fighting for their lives in similar but also slightly different circumstances; it's entertaining and the pages fly by.
However,
Here is what didn't work for me:
I didn't think that ALL the characters were as developed as the boys and they seem a little stereotypical or wooden compared to the brothers. The mom and dad are sort of these prop-like people that act pretty strangely throughout the book. They don't seem parental at all--the brothers seemed smarter than them.
The sister Kendra and her abusive, misogynistic boyfriend were a little over-the-top and unnecessary for me. I didn't really understand what their characters added to the story other than motivation for the boys to leave the house and for there to be a girl getting slapped around and called a whore repeatedly.
I loved the idea of the Groundhog Day effect but in execution, it got a little muddled for me sometimes. I forgot if I was on the same day or had started a new day and I'd have to go back and look to see if the day had looped.
(Maybe that's a 'me' problem-I did catch a cold while I was reading this)
The secret lab stuff and the part with the scientist also felt a little rushed and half baked.
But despite these complications, I felt like my introduction to Glen's writing was a positive one. I'm glad I have more books of his to read.
Let's talk about the things this book has going for it, first.
I haven't read too many books with zombies (I know some horror fiction fans have read a ton and feel a little maxed out on them but I really haven't so I'm not feeling burned out on the trope at all) if you're looking to dabble in some zombie action, this would be a great book to add to your collection. It's a quick read, under 200 pages and the storyline moves quickly with lots of dialog and action sequences. It's fun.
Some of the characters feel realistic, like Charlie and Billy and their dad. Charlie and Billy are brothers and they get a lot of scene time. The way this story is told is through a "Groundhog Day" effect. Some science experiment in a secret lab somewhere goes wrong and a deadly flu virus is unleashed as well as a rip in the fabric of time. People die from the flu and then rise up from the dead. The rip in time generates a time loop. The same day is repeated over and over again.
We experience the aftermath of both catastrophic events through the repeated day of Charlie and Billy.
Sometimes the day goes better than the last time and sometimes the boys make the wrong choice and the day ends quickly. It feels like they are able to learn from their mistakes somehow. These boys are fighting for their lives in similar but also slightly different circumstances; it's entertaining and the pages fly by.
However,
Here is what didn't work for me:
I didn't think that ALL the characters were as developed as the boys and they seem a little stereotypical or wooden compared to the brothers. The mom and dad are sort of these prop-like people that act pretty strangely throughout the book. They don't seem parental at all--the brothers seemed smarter than them.
The sister Kendra and her abusive, misogynistic boyfriend were a little over-the-top and unnecessary for me. I didn't really understand what their characters added to the story other than motivation for the boys to leave the house and for there to be a girl getting slapped around and called a whore repeatedly.
I loved the idea of the Groundhog Day effect but in execution, it got a little muddled for me sometimes. I forgot if I was on the same day or had started a new day and I'd have to go back and look to see if the day had looped.
(Maybe that's a 'me' problem-I did catch a cold while I was reading this)
The secret lab stuff and the part with the scientist also felt a little rushed and half baked.
But despite these complications, I felt like my introduction to Glen's writing was a positive one. I'm glad I have more books of his to read.
September 18, 2019
Ok, I’m finally taking advantage of Kindle Unlimited by actually reading some of the books on my awesome new Kindle. To be fair, in general KU is pretty disappointing, the selections are very limited and very curated. You’d think Unlimited would be more…well, unlimited. But for genre fans it’s pretty great, though. Tons of options. So seems like a time to revisit the old stomping…and I searched my memory for author who I always thought delivered quality literary frights. Kirsch was on that list and had a KU book option and this was it. And it turned out fairly underwhelming. Either my recollections of his earlier work are colored with nostalgic fondness or this is a one off, but this tale of zombies on repeat (echo, get it, echoes)didn’t quite do it for me. The writing itself was perfectly decent, Krisch can do that well, no question, but the plot seemed like a mash up of two been there done that ideas…Monster Island trilogy by David Wellington and a certain classic Bill Murray movie. I suppose together two familiar concepts did create a kind of sort of original take on the done to death (oh the puns the puns) zombie thing, but it just…wasn’t very exciting. Or more like you were constantly expecting more and more wasn’t on the menu. It was entertaining, sure, absolutely entertaining, but in a muted sort of way. To say that it didn’t live up to the quality of author’s work from my memories doesn’t really seem fair, after all my tastes have changed considerably since. So I don’t know, it was ok, perfectly ok. Especially if you’re in the mood for zombies. Oodles of zombies in many planes of existence.
April 17, 2019
Scientists blindly probing into the secrets of the universe....what could possibly go wrong?
In the capable hands of Glen Krisch, it can go wrong in ways even I didn't expect, as he takes the concept of zombie apocalypse and dashes past that signpost up ahead....the one Rod Serling is chain smoking next to....and winds up somewhere around the Outer Limits....and folks, let me tell you, it's one scary place to be. A place where the world has been reduced to a forever of one day, a day that ends in horror, only to begin again....and again...and again....unless a family can learn to remember, to survive, and to stay together at all costs.
And face a future I shudder to contemplate.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for something completely different by one of the most dependable authors in the business.
Highly recommended.
In the capable hands of Glen Krisch, it can go wrong in ways even I didn't expect, as he takes the concept of zombie apocalypse and dashes past that signpost up ahead....the one Rod Serling is chain smoking next to....and winds up somewhere around the Outer Limits....and folks, let me tell you, it's one scary place to be. A place where the world has been reduced to a forever of one day, a day that ends in horror, only to begin again....and again...and again....unless a family can learn to remember, to survive, and to stay together at all costs.
And face a future I shudder to contemplate.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for something completely different by one of the most dependable authors in the business.
Highly recommended.
May 5, 2019
Zombie Groundhog Day
The synopsis had me very intrigued and I wasn't sure how this was going to go but Glen pulls it off. This book is some good ol' zombie fun.
The synopsis had me very intrigued and I wasn't sure how this was going to go but Glen pulls it off. This book is some good ol' zombie fun.
May 7, 2019
I was starting to enjoy the different ways the various characters could die.
Good zombie fun.
Good zombie fun.
February 10, 2020
3.5 stars
Fun twist on an apocalypse tale!
Fun twist on an apocalypse tale!
May 2, 2019
Remember the episode of Super Natural with the trickster, where Sam Winchester witnesses Dean dying over and over again, and each time, the loops starts with Asia's "Heat of the Moment" blaring from the clock radio?...Well this was kinda, sorta like that, but without the humor that Super Natural brings to the table. And sadly without Asia...This also kinda reminded me of a "Choose your own Adventure Book", and I loved those when I was a kid,( even though my choice always led to my death)...My only complaint,(and it's a tiny one), is I wish more time would've been given to describing the flu virus and it's symptoms
April 15, 2019
Review Copy
Can you say cross genre? Well, author Glen Krisch sure can...and he did. His take on zombies and how they occur take a smash into well, not really Groundhog's Day, and not really any of David Gerrold's or Piers Anthony's time tripping novels. It's really a difficult novella to place.
That said, Krisch's writing flows well and makes sense. I tried to find holes, but couldn't. Fans of zombies will love this. It's a fast, fun read. Check it out.
Can you say cross genre? Well, author Glen Krisch sure can...and he did. His take on zombies and how they occur take a smash into well, not really Groundhog's Day, and not really any of David Gerrold's or Piers Anthony's time tripping novels. It's really a difficult novella to place.
That said, Krisch's writing flows well and makes sense. I tried to find holes, but couldn't. Fans of zombies will love this. It's a fast, fun read. Check it out.
November 7, 2019
Totally Unique and Exciting
Glen 's a must read ALWAYS. This storyline about a family caught in some kind of " time vortex " that keeps repeating alternative endings is nothing short of FANTASTIC. Throw in a horde of zombies and it's an exciting thrill a minute read. You have to read it yourself to appreciate it fully.
Glen 's a must read ALWAYS. This storyline about a family caught in some kind of " time vortex " that keeps repeating alternative endings is nothing short of FANTASTIC. Throw in a horde of zombies and it's an exciting thrill a minute read. You have to read it yourself to appreciate it fully.
May 24, 2019
Minor spoilers
A supercollider research project has gone haywire in a secret lab in the middle of rural woodlands in Southern Illinois. Chaos ensues and a ‘horde’ of savage zombies terrorize a local family planning to shut down a local camp for the season. Because of this scientific predicament, the family must encounter fierce bloodshed, only to relieve the terrifying experience again and and again on a daily basis. The reader knows that they will die by sunset, but its how and why that remain unfathomable.
Overall, I thought this was a solid read. The dirt roads of Cheryhill Campgrounds, the proper utilization of weaponry, and the home invasion aspects were distinguishing traits not found in other zombie novellas. Some of the day to day scenarios were better than others, but in the end, I had no doubts about my purchase.
A supercollider research project has gone haywire in a secret lab in the middle of rural woodlands in Southern Illinois. Chaos ensues and a ‘horde’ of savage zombies terrorize a local family planning to shut down a local camp for the season. Because of this scientific predicament, the family must encounter fierce bloodshed, only to relieve the terrifying experience again and and again on a daily basis. The reader knows that they will die by sunset, but its how and why that remain unfathomable.
Overall, I thought this was a solid read. The dirt roads of Cheryhill Campgrounds, the proper utilization of weaponry, and the home invasion aspects were distinguishing traits not found in other zombie novellas. Some of the day to day scenarios were better than others, but in the end, I had no doubts about my purchase.
May 20, 2019
Though I do read a zombie book every now and then, I usually don't choose it because of the zombies, but because of the encompassing story. What caught my eye here was the a) coming-of-age angle and b) the included time warp. How cool a combination is that?
Billy and his brother Charlie are out for a last bike ride through the woods, before their family closes up the campground they own for winter. When they encounter a horde of zombies, all hell breaks loose - time and time again. Because the moment Billy dies, he finds himself back in the same situation again...that is, almost the same. Because each time he makes a different decision, takes a different path, it changes his and his family's fate and how long they survive the zombie outbreak. Will they finally make it out of the woods alive?
Billy's story alternates with that of Dr. Soto, the scientist who is responsible for the outbreak of the deadly virus and the creation of small black holes that mess with time. I didn't care too much for the scientific explanations, or Dr. Soto, who desperately tries to get back home to his wife, so I always rushed through those chapters, eager to return to Billy and his umpteenth trial to survive that horrible day.
Once I got into the flow of the time warp, it was easy to see an endless number of different versions fanning out, each decision, each step marking a different outcome, like a gigantic labyrinth where only one way leads out, while the others sooner or later lead to a dead end. Because the author chose to create some very different scenarios, it never felt repetitive or boring, but rather like reading several loosely related but still different short stories that could stand on their own.
The author's strength definitely lies with character building, it was so easy to slip into Billy's position and follow his steps. This was my first book by Mr. Krisch, but definitely not my last.
Billy and his brother Charlie are out for a last bike ride through the woods, before their family closes up the campground they own for winter. When they encounter a horde of zombies, all hell breaks loose - time and time again. Because the moment Billy dies, he finds himself back in the same situation again...that is, almost the same. Because each time he makes a different decision, takes a different path, it changes his and his family's fate and how long they survive the zombie outbreak. Will they finally make it out of the woods alive?
Billy's story alternates with that of Dr. Soto, the scientist who is responsible for the outbreak of the deadly virus and the creation of small black holes that mess with time. I didn't care too much for the scientific explanations, or Dr. Soto, who desperately tries to get back home to his wife, so I always rushed through those chapters, eager to return to Billy and his umpteenth trial to survive that horrible day.
Once I got into the flow of the time warp, it was easy to see an endless number of different versions fanning out, each decision, each step marking a different outcome, like a gigantic labyrinth where only one way leads out, while the others sooner or later lead to a dead end. Because the author chose to create some very different scenarios, it never felt repetitive or boring, but rather like reading several loosely related but still different short stories that could stand on their own.
The author's strength definitely lies with character building, it was so easy to slip into Billy's position and follow his steps. This was my first book by Mr. Krisch, but definitely not my last.
August 22, 2019
You know when you're playing a really difficult game? You keep dying over and over, but each time you restart you progress just that little bit further. It's frustrating, it's repetitive, but you stick with it because deep down, eventually, you know youre gonna finish it. Something makes you keep going.
That's this book.
That's this book.
October 3, 2019
Good Zombie Read!
The is not your average zombie read. It is totally different from any I have read, matter of fact. I thought about it during the day and looked forward to reading more. I got this book from a giveaway and am so glad I discovered this author. No spoilers here, just read it!
The is not your average zombie read. It is totally different from any I have read, matter of fact. I thought about it during the day and looked forward to reading more. I got this book from a giveaway and am so glad I discovered this author. No spoilers here, just read it!
December 5, 2019
3.5 stars. Nice mash up of zombies and The Butterfly Effect.
April 22, 2019
A scientific experiment has unleashed not only a zombie apocalypse, but ripped it's way through the fabric of time. As the Upton family prepares to close up their campground the zombie plague has already happened, is about to happen, and is happening now. All at the same time. After repeated and failed attempts to survive the day with their family intact, brothers Charlie and Billy begin to suspect they have made these same mistakes before. Will this strong feeling of Deja vu be their salvation or are they forever doomed to repeat this day?
Each course of action risks a multitude of ways to die, and not just from hordes of the dead.
I received an advance copy for review.
Each course of action risks a multitude of ways to die, and not just from hordes of the dead.
I received an advance copy for review.
May 18, 2019
A fresh zombie surprise
I wanted to give this book five stars but it was just too short other than that It Was a Very Fresh gory zombie treat for all Zombie lovers and the characters were decent for it being a short novel. The main thing with this book it's just fast-paced fun, there was a lot more that should have been explained but I loved it for what it was,what's not to like black holes, multi dimensions and zombies with some kick ass scenes and plenty of Gore,Definitely a cross between Groundhog Day and anything zombie the author definitely makes it his own,this is his take on zombies and I enjoyed every minute of it
I wanted to give this book five stars but it was just too short other than that It Was a Very Fresh gory zombie treat for all Zombie lovers and the characters were decent for it being a short novel. The main thing with this book it's just fast-paced fun, there was a lot more that should have been explained but I loved it for what it was,what's not to like black holes, multi dimensions and zombies with some kick ass scenes and plenty of Gore,Definitely a cross between Groundhog Day and anything zombie the author definitely makes it his own,this is his take on zombies and I enjoyed every minute of it
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