Review: A humorous yet gruesome addition to this series of short tales
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2011
Nothing ever happened in Beaver, Washington, the small blue-collar town just north of Forks. Even the occasional vampires who mistakenly wandered into town didn't cause too much of a problem, especially with the Anti-Vamp! antidote on hand.But just three months ago when the first wayward zompire - that's right, a zombie vampire - arrived in town with a taste for flesh and blood, things got seriously out of hand.Now, with a decimated population, Sara Cullen and her friend Jessie are the last remaining living resident of Beaver. That is until Keelan Gray arrives with a plan to help them get out of town. But with the zombies outnumbering the living, will they be able to make it out alive?***North of Forks is a funny yet gruesome addition to this monthly series of short thrillers. Another fast read, this gory tale of vampires and zombies also ends on a dark note.In this installment, author Shana Hammaker infuses humor into the story, giving readers a chuckle as they experience the grim reality along with Sara in her zombie-infested hometown of Beaver, Washington. By now, fans of the author will be expecting a twist, and Ms. Hammaker does not disappoint.Once again, all the ingredients are there to make this story feel complete, although this would also be great as a longer novella. Superbly written, this story has the feel of some of Stephen King's early short works.