Review: Quick read, great preview to the full length book!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 6, 2014
This is a short story and as long as you understand this you go into the read your expectations should be right on track with the sudden and abrupt end to the story. I like short stories and am coming to learn that there are two different types (maybe more). The first type are those that begin and end within the read. They give you a sense of accomplishment and closure. The second type are those that are meant to continue from a previous book or introduce you to the next in the series. Okay, I guess there are three because there are also those that are meant as in between from one book to another, not really meant for stand alone books. I guess they are something the author gives to their fan base who need more.This short story was the second type. It is an introduction into Cherie Mark's new world of Draghould (her own version of a zombie like monster) and the new dark world of humans. At only 30 pages I felt that Cherie did a wonderful job drawing me into this world and begging for more. I do have to admit I was screaming at my kindle when I realized I was at the end of the short story! This is why I gave it a rating of 3 stars. The ending was just too sudden for me. I have already picked up the next in the series Edge of Mercy which is the first book in the series with 220 pages that I can get lost in.So this story, like I said, introduces us to the Draghould who are zombie like creatures that are driven to infect and tear humans apart. For some scary reason they are extra sensitive to women and go ape shit crazy when women are near. In comes Charlie, a 17 year old girl, who is hiding her identity from the rest of the men in the community and pretends to be a boy. She is trying to look out for her baby sister, she is only 6 months old, and seems to have a hard time `manning up' in front of others.In the story she and her friend, Zeke, come across an old lady in the woods, promise to protect her and take her back to the compound. Charlie learns how bad bringing a woman into the compound is and is about to learn just how much trouble they are in. Want more... pick up this short story I know you'll love it!If you are looking for a quick read for what ever reason I highly recommend this one. Even if it is just to get an idea about the full length book before you purchase.