Dying to Live
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4.4 • 26 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
A lone survivor in a zombie-infested world, Jonah Caine wandered for months, struggling to understand the apocalypse in which he lives.
Unable to find a moral or sane reason for the horror that surrounds him, he is overwhelmed by violence and insignificance. Then Jonah comes across a group of survivors living in a museum-turned-compound. They are led by Jack, an ever-practical and efficient military man; and Milton, a mysterious prophet who holds a strange power over the dead. Both share Jonah’s anguish over the brutality of their world as well as his hope for its beauty. Together with others, they build a community that reestablishes an island of order and humanity surrounded by relentless ghouls. But this newfound peace is short-lived, as Jonah and his band of refugees clash with another group of survivors who remind them that the undead are not the only—nor the most grotesque—horrors they must face.
Customer Reviews
An enjoyable read
Somewhat short for the price, and typical post apocalyptic zombie fare, but well written, and easy to follow. Not a master piece, but worth reading. You probably won't be disappointed. I wasn't, and I read all the zombie stuff I can get my hands on.
Not bad, very obvious
This book sort of beats you over the head with its religious overtones--there are numerous comparisons to most of the characters being christlike at one point or another, even going so far as to set up an unintentional reproduction of the crucifixion; if the spear-in-the-ribs bit doesn't remind you of it, don't worry, the author will explain it to you like you're a child...very corny. At times the action seems like it was written by a tween-age boy but is entertaining, nonetheless. I'm thankful to the author for not turning this into an epic journey--it's a quick read that won't leave you pondering the contents as much as the flap copy might suggest.