Review: A fantastic zombie book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 2, 2013
I've never read a zombie book quite like Black Redneck vs. Space Zombies. The characters were likeable, the jokes were plentiful, and the action was nonstop. The zombies in this book weren't like any other zombies that I've read about. They're actually aliens that take over human bodies, rather than humans that get infected by a virus. The Devourer is a massive alien that destroys worlds by consuming all living beings in its path. When the Devourer destroys the spaceship that's holding it prisoner, it plunges toward earth with one other alien who survived the blast. After crashing through the atmosphere, the Devourer lands in Picayune, Mississippi.Meanwhile, Jefferson Balladeer (the Black Redneck) has returned to Picayune to attend his brother's funeral. Jefferson left Picayune when he was just seventeen years old, leaving his southern roots behind to become a successful author. He is reluctant to go back to his southern ways, so he distances himself from his old neighbors. But he's forced to relive his cowboy days when the Devourer takes over the woods behind his house.There are also some moral lessons in this book. Most importantly, you should never turn your back on friends and family. And, of course, don't forget your roots. I know it's rare to find positive messages in zombie books, but this one is quite uplifting. If you're a fan of zombies, aliens, or southern folk, then I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of Black Redneck vs. Space Zombies.