Within the past 72 hours I've been unable to do anything but read J. L. Bourne's books and sweat nervously at night for fear of getting devoured alive. Day by Day Armageddon and Beyond Exile: Day by Day Armageddon are honestly the most compelling pieces of zombie literature that I have ever read. The former came out last year but the later arrived in book stores at the beginning of July.
It spins a tale about a Naval Aviator who begins keeping a journal as his New Year's resolution just as the epidemic begins to rear its ugly head. The books are written from the perspective of the narrator and the books are his journal entries that he diligently keeps while fighting for his life. If you are even remotely interested in science-fiction this book will feed your appetite... if you are a zombie-apocalypse-can't-wait-for-it-to-actually-happen type of fan, then you'll get a stiffie reading these adventures. Check them out, it's worth your time.
However, a bit of criticism. Although an expertly spun tale, it does jump the shark towards the end. Not nearly enough to exacerbate the novels' enchanting story, but enough to slightly jar the euphoria you've been in since the title page.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
How will you prepare for the zombie apocalypse?
Forewarning: This will be a popular topic on the blog
If you're anything like me you have bought into the zombie craze that plagues pop culture today. And why wouldn't you? Imagining yourself in a burnt out, transformed society where Wal-mart will no longer be your means of sustenance with rampant lawlessness and constantly being on the lookout for flesh-eating ghouls is nothing short of exhilarating. Oh yeah, not to mention running into lunatics that haven't been infected yet that will, no doubt, already be in places you're looking to shack up for the night. Sweet dreams
So picture yourself, at home, work, gym, 7-11, Best Buy, Quizno's, Piercing Pagoda, Ralph's Adult Super Store, I don't care (sicko) but would you be prepared to defend yourself from the living dead? If you haven't composed a zombie-escape plan for your house yet then your behind the power curve.
Write about getting out of your hometown alive, how you would move your loved ones, what your weapon of choice would be, where would you go? Are there different zombie types you've come in contact with? Let me know because I'm genuinely interested.
REFERENCES (ZOMG!#$)
If I've motivated your inner survivor, there are plenty of fountains of knowledge to slake your thirst:
-- Max Brooks: Author of "The Zombie Survival Guide" and "World War Z", which are both books nothing short of epic
-- Left 4 Dead (1 and 2) - made by Valve, downloadable (word?) on Steam, the closest you'll probably ever come to caving in some maggot infested craniums (unless your a sadistic grave robber, in which case go eat a Glock you freak)
-- The Walking Dead - Fantastic comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, and Cliff Rathburn
-- The Zombie Hunters - An online comic I discovered and actually enjoy, check it out
If you're anything like me you have bought into the zombie craze that plagues pop culture today. And why wouldn't you? Imagining yourself in a burnt out, transformed society where Wal-mart will no longer be your means of sustenance with rampant lawlessness and constantly being on the lookout for flesh-eating ghouls is nothing short of exhilarating. Oh yeah, not to mention running into lunatics that haven't been infected yet that will, no doubt, already be in places you're looking to shack up for the night. Sweet dreams
So picture yourself, at home, work, gym, 7-11, Best Buy, Quizno's, Piercing Pagoda, Ralph's Adult Super Store, I don't care (sicko) but would you be prepared to defend yourself from the living dead? If you haven't composed a zombie-escape plan for your house yet then your behind the power curve.
Write about getting out of your hometown alive, how you would move your loved ones, what your weapon of choice would be, where would you go? Are there different zombie types you've come in contact with? Let me know because I'm genuinely interested.
REFERENCES (ZOMG!#$)
If I've motivated your inner survivor, there are plenty of fountains of knowledge to slake your thirst:
-- Max Brooks: Author of "The Zombie Survival Guide" and "World War Z", which are both books nothing short of epic
-- Left 4 Dead (1 and 2) - made by Valve, downloadable (word?) on Steam, the closest you'll probably ever come to caving in some maggot infested craniums (unless your a sadistic grave robber, in which case go eat a Glock you freak)
-- The Walking Dead - Fantastic comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, and Cliff Rathburn
-- The Zombie Hunters - An online comic I discovered and actually enjoy, check it out
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