Review: I Dream of Reading the Sequel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 13, 2014
When I learned indie author Vickie Johnstone had jumped clear out of her comfort zone to write a book about zombies overrunning London, I was intrigued to the point of stepping outside my own comfort zone. I have very much enjoyed Vickie's other work and felt compelled to investigate how her talents would fare against the horror/thriller genre.In that regard, I must say, SUCCESS! There is enough fright and gore in I DREAM OF ZOMBIES to keep the most enthusiastic fan of the zombie genre engaged, and yet there is a human story woven into the book, a story of loving sisters, loyal friends, and characters whose sense of duty often overcomes their sense of self-preservation. Marla, Vickie's main character, is an admirable woman, steadfast in her determination to get her sister Ellen, her friend Tommy, and Tommy's lovable Labrador Retriever Bob, safely out of London to a safe haven in the countryside. In their quest to find that safe haven, Marla and her companions come across the good, the bad, and far-too-many-for-comfort of the not exactly dead, and learn that not all of the monsters are those that have been changed.I Dream of Zombies is full of suspense, surprises, and some lighter moments. And leaves the reader wanting to know, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?!? Vickie Johnston has not only penned a great read about zombies, she has changed this reader into a zombie fan.