Review: Highly entertaining military vs zombie action
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2013
I love science fiction and military fiction, and I'm particularly fascinated by tales of special operations forces (SOF).  I came across Arisen- Fortress Britain and decided to give it try, and I'm so glad that I did.  This book is highly entertaining!  You get heavily armed SOF soldiers in desperate battles against zombies.  What's not to like?Imagine the last survivors of a zombie apocalypse occupying a defensible area of land protected by the finest soldiers in the world and you'll have the setting of Arisen.  The UK closes its borders due to a 9/11-type threat, which saves the country as a zombie pandemic sweeps across the world.  Soon, the UK becomes the last bastion of humanity.  While the regular British military stands guard against the constant threat of zombie outbreaks, SOF teams make sorties into no man's land in search of survivors and supplies.  The story follows the adventures of Alpha Team, a mix of British and American Tier-1 SOF soldiers, as they raid biotech facilities around the world in hopes of finding a cure.There's a great deal of military lingo, but most of it is explained.  Descriptions of weapons are detailed enough to keep gun enthusiasts happy without resorting to gun porn.  Tactics are also covered in great detail.  And of course, the story wouldn't be complete without great military on zombie action.My only complaint is that the story is far too short.  In fact, Fortress Britain serves only to establish the background, introduce the members of Alpha Team and set the stage for the real action in Book 2 Mogadishu of the Dead.  The title says it all.  If you enjoyed Book 1, you will absolutely love Book 2.