serena_dawn's review
3.0
The Lost Party: It called to my mind the cannibalism of the Donner Party and the old lore of the wendigo -with a zombie twist. Very short but introduces the mysterious George Masterson who is tracking lost pioneers. He finds a diary that tells of their journey and reads it between tracking and finding clues. I always find such a style of writing a bit disjointed, perfering to read all of the journal at once or all of the tracking that Masterson does.
Feud: A stranger rides into Little Rock and seede ms to have a gift for stirring up blood as he walks into the feud between ranchers who were friends before the plague came that made the dead rise and walk. It's a feud that Griffin finishes - and walks away from alive as he leaves the town he isn't welcome within after.
The Last Rider : Issac is the last of the dying breed of Pony Express riders, and while it might now seem like a romantic notion - horse and rider delivering packages come snow, wind, rain -in this case it's through Plaguers/ Risers. Issac meets up with some strange characters, and some familiar ones to -the mercenary Griffin and a doctor with split personalities -but in the end Issac's determination is rewarded.
I received a free copy of [b:Red Dust: The Fall|18658594|Red Dust The Fall|Ben Dixon|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381428118s/18658594.jpg|26475761] because I am a member of Pro-Active Destruction and group authors Ben Dixon and Sam Campbell entered and won the Group Author’s writing Challenge - so members like me got a free copy
here if we asked and agreed to participate in the Special Group Read discussion.
Feud: A stranger rides into Little Rock and seede ms to have a gift for stirring up blood as he walks into the feud between ranchers who were friends before the plague came that made the dead rise and walk. It's a feud that Griffin finishes - and walks away from alive as he leaves the town he isn't welcome within after.
The Last Rider : Issac is the last of the dying breed of Pony Express riders, and while it might now seem like a romantic notion - horse and rider delivering packages come snow, wind, rain -in this case it's through Plaguers/ Risers. Issac meets up with some strange characters, and some familiar ones to -the mercenary Griffin and a doctor with split personalities -but in the end Issac's determination is rewarded.
I received a free copy of [b:Red Dust: The Fall|18658594|Red Dust The Fall|Ben Dixon|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381428118s/18658594.jpg|26475761] because I am a member of Pro-Active Destruction and group authors Ben Dixon and Sam Campbell entered and won the Group Author’s writing Challenge - so members like me got a free copy
here if we asked and agreed to participate in the Special Group Read discussion.
aprice12's review against another edition
4.0
I completely lost myself in this book. The three stories are all set in the 1800s and involve zombies. What can be better than that?
I admit that I was slightly confused by the ending of the first story. I think I understand what the authors were getting at, but kinda wish they had added either a little more explanation, or had it work out differently.
Other than that, the three short stories were a treat to read. I really love the idea of zombie western stories and these were all very well written. The stories are very descriptive and the authors are very good with detail. I almost felt like I had watched a movie when I was finished reading the book because it was so clear in my mind. Once you start reading any one of these you will be hooked. I look forward to reading more by these writers.
I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good zombie read. Also to anyone that likes short stories that grab your attention and leave you feeling pleased with yourself for having read them.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the ebook from the authors for reviewing purposes. Regardless, all opinions are my own. I was not required to leave a positive review.
I admit that I was slightly confused by the ending of the first story. I think I understand what the authors were getting at, but kinda wish they had added either a little more explanation, or had it work out differently.
Other than that, the three short stories were a treat to read. I really love the idea of zombie western stories and these were all very well written. The stories are very descriptive and the authors are very good with detail. I almost felt like I had watched a movie when I was finished reading the book because it was so clear in my mind. Once you start reading any one of these you will be hooked. I look forward to reading more by these writers.
I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good zombie read. Also to anyone that likes short stories that grab your attention and leave you feeling pleased with yourself for having read them.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the ebook from the authors for reviewing purposes. Regardless, all opinions are my own. I was not required to leave a positive review.
ogrezed's review
4.0
I can't say I was thrilled with this book, but it did keep my interest. Those looking for blood and gore in their zombie apocalypse stories will be disappointed. This is more suspense and thriller than horror.
I haven't decided if I will continue on to the other books.
I haven't decided if I will continue on to the other books.
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