What makes a good series title for post-apoc/zombie books?

[L.C.]

Does it have to refer to the "zombies"? Does it have to use the word Apocalypse? What catches your interest when you see a title?

Or...do you just go by the cover? How much does the cover influence your decision to read/buy?

[Ron]

As much as I like to tell people don't ever judge a book by its cover, I judge a book by its cover. The title and the cover sets the hook and The story reels them in. Personally I like the more traditional end of the world - post apocalyptic- zombie novels. Not the ones with all kinds of weird things like supernatural or alien life forms type. Just make it realist so I can imagine myself there and what would I do if I were in that situation.

If that makes sense. But then that is just me.

[L.C.]

Ron wrote: "As much as I like to tell people don't ever judge a book by its cover, I judge a book by its cover. The title and the cover sets the hook and The story reels them in. Personally I like the more tra..."

I don't know why that saying is still around. The cover is basically the advertisement for the book! I'm with you: I look at the cover first, or at least a half a beat ahead of the title.

PS I hate alien stories unless they're in X Files, Stargate, SW, or ST.