Last Girl Standing: A Journey Through the Zombie Apocalypse 
by Tom Marshall

In the heart-pounding novel, "Last Girl Standing," prepare to embark on an electrifying journey through a zombie-infested Britain.

As a harrowing virus outbreak engulfs London, the contagion spreads like wildfire, leaving Lily and her friends fighting tooth and nail to defy the odds and survive.
Amidst the chaos, Lily's father, a jaded soldier serving in Afghanistan, learns of his daughter's perilous situation. Steals a helicopter and sets off on a perilous mission to rescue her, braving the treacherous hordes of the undead and facing insurmountable challenges along the way.

Robin's Review: This virus starts out across the pond in the United Kingdom where a man intentionally releases a contagion. Thereby starting a chain reaction breaking down the infected into two types:
First Type:Direct Exposure = Certain Death 
“We estimate the period between exposure and death as being about 12 minutes, but during that time they are extraordinarily aggressive and destructive, usually trying to kill everyone else around them with their bare hands, when they are not trying to claw their own faces off.”
Second Type:First Exposed Bites Others = Second Type
“The second type are those who have been bitten by the first type and thereby get a mutated version of the toxin.  It causes them to become almost comatose in their appearance, until the infection hits their central nervous system, then they display similar symptoms to the original casualties.”  
Favorite Lines:“Namely?” “They try to kill everyone they see.” “How long do they live for?” asked an Admiral, “A couple of hours? A day?” “No Sir, unfortunately from what we can determine at this stage, they seem to live for far longer.  Their hearts aren’t put under the same amount of pressure as the type-one infected personnel due to the initial coma they are put into.  Their bodies become impervious to pain and will continue attacking others even with a large number of bullets in them.”
“Kevin, are they padded cycling shorts?” I asked “or have you done a big poo in your pants?”
“Three-months with the squadron, mainly trying to catch up with the pre-deployment training, and now I’m here, the armpit of the world, with some nutters trying to kill me simply for being alive!”
“Camel Spiders are just plain evil.” he said before chopping again “they are the most malevolent, hate-filled creatures on God’s green earth.”
“We’ll have to send O’Toole back as well, he caught one in the ear, took it clean off and although it might have knocked some sense into him, it’s probably better to send him and his ear back to get reattached in case his eyesight fails in the future.” Seeing the confused look on the Junior Officer’s face the Flight Sergeant clarified “It’s hard to wear glasses without both ears, Sir!” before he hustled off again, chuckling to himself.”
“The PM turned to his General with an ashen face as the realisation that the ship was not only sinking in the eyes of the world, but that any rats trying to escape it would be shot for the greater good.”
Houses = People = Zombies
Less People = Less Trouble
"Last Girl Standing" by Tom Marshall is the perfect zombie apocalypse read - it's well-written, easy to digest, and packed with relatable characters that will have you rooting for them from page one. But let's be real, the real MVP is Marcy, whose sass and quick wit had me LOL-ing for days. And don't even get me started on the sarcasm - it's so good, it's scary. Trust me, this book is a joyride you don't want to miss out on.

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The Vengeful Dead: A Supernatural Dark Horror Collection 
by John James Minster 

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
But can silly graves truly contain every species of hate? The Vengeful Dead is eleven wholly different mini supernatural horror novels crafted to take even the most jaded horror fans on a spine-tingling rollercoaster ride deep into the dark realms.

Angels and demons, ghosts, graverobbing ghouls, pagan desert gods, animal possession, psychological horror, evil spirits, charming gigolos and pretty witches, ancient dark magic artifacts, frozen corpses, gangster hit men, blood-sucking freaks, a snuff film gone wrong, Heaven and Hell, Santa Muerte unholy death cult and a creepy clown statue: Nothing is beyond Minster’s nightmare imagination. The living are capable of great good—and unimaginable evil—but in a world where dead doesn’t always mean gone, the evil dead with scores to settle are even worse.

Robin's Review: Overall, The Vengeful Dead: A Supernatural Dark Horror Collection was the perfect read for all horror fans alike. From the violence to the darkly humorous stories, John James Minster truly crafted a collection of short stories that will keep you thinking long after you’ve put down the book. It’s hard to believe that someone could write and send such disturbingly fun chills down your spine in 11 short stories, but this author did it. I personally gave this book a Dread Factor rating of 4 out of 5 and highly recommend it to any reader looking for a chillingly good time. So, get yourself some popcorn, make sure you have something to hold on to whenever something unexpected pops up, and get ready for an otherworldly experience with The Vengeful Dead: A Supernatural Dark Horror Collection by John James Minster.

P.S. I couldn’t do the clown I chickened out on that one.

Snuff
Book of the Dead
Son of a Ghoul
Magic 8 Ball
Corpsicle
Magus
Family Plot
Yoyo the Clown
Dog
Casilda
Death Macabre

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Soul Scepter: Time Marauders 
by Eric Westergard

Medieval Time Travel...
Modern Militants...
Young Love...

Will Donovan’s life is turned upside down when he discovers his family’s connection to a mysterious scepter. 

As the son of an infamous terrorist, the 16-year-old grew up bullied, shamed, and yearning for a life away from a dark reputation. Meanwhile, people seeking power have been monitoring him for years.
A militant organization attacks Will’s friends, sending him, a girl named Celeste, and their assailants time-traveling to medieval England. As a cunning modern-military commander plots a global conquest to rewrite history, Will and Celeste struggle to navigate the perils of 1345 while being hunted by the modern men.
With every heartbeat, the stakes grow higher as Will races against time to avert disaster—a challenge made more complicated by his growing feelings for Celeste and his uncanny link to the Soul Scepter.

Robin's Review: Sixteen-year-old Will Donovan's life is thrown into chaos when he discovers a mysterious connection to an ancient scepter. Growing up with the shadow of his father's terrorist past cast over him, he knows all too well the pain of being an outcast and yearns for a way out. But now, forces seeking power are tracking his every move.
Will and Celeste join forces to fight enemies from medieval England as they're chased by a militant organization attempting to rewrite history with a global conquest. With each second that passes, dangers become more perilous until Will realizes that the unexplainable link, he forms between himself, and Celeste must be used to control the Soul Scepter before it falls into enemy hands. 
This book was amazing, filled with excitement and unpredictable storylines. It contained many unique characters, settings, and plot elements that kept me engaged throughout the story. Action, adventure, mystery, and plot twists were abundant throughout its pages. I highly recommend it and its author.

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