Review: original and unique take on zombies
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
Review posted on Books on Silver Wings blog.3.5 Stars rounded upIt's an original and unique take on zombies. I like that it's not gory or focused on the undead. A bokor is a sorcerer practicing hoodoo magic. The result of dark hoodoo magic creates zombies, who are still alive but think they are dead so their bodies start to decay. Jesse, a bokor, returns to New Orleans to help Matt, the detective skeptical of hoodoo, stop the zombie attacks. As they pick up clues and fill in more of the missing pieces, Jesse realizes two hoodoo bokors are fighting for supremacy. As they try to survive, they have to protect themselves from the dark bokors manipulation and from turning into zombies too.The couple's relationship in this story is very new. They are trying to establish their relationship midst this New Orleans nightmare. However, there's chemistry between them and that makes for an interesting read. Matt harshly rejected Jesse and blamed him for a previous murder case to put distance between them since Jesse had a boyfriend already at that time. Jesse convinces Matt to give their relationship a chance.My only complaint is that everything moves so fast. I barely got to digest everything before the next big, shocking event happens. Overall, it's a fun and fast read. I would definitely check out of more Dianne Hartsock's books.*review copy received in exchange for an honest review*