Review: The undead (of all kinds) had better watch out for Gus
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 3, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this seriesMountain Manand was hoping for more of the same in SAFARI.  I was NOT disappointed.Great character development on Gus, who is not a ex-Seal or paramilitary survivalist like in a lot of zombie or post apocalyptic novels.  He is a man with all-too-human foibles, the main being that Gus can put away more liquor than a salesmen's convention with an open bar.  His drinking is what gets him through all the terrible happenings after the zombie infection hits the world (not without consequences).  Oh, and taking a baseball bat or weapons after the undead to reduce their population.I liked how Blackmore handled the disappearing bodies question - surprise to me and very creepy.  And I liked how the book ended.Only problem now is waiting until book three of the series.  At the end of SAFARI, Blackmore says we will learn more about Scott and his adventures with Tenner, probably in the late summer.  Well, Keith, it is the first part of September and I'm ready to start reading.  He also mentioned that there was a "Mountain Man" short story inCauldron Gristle.  I am hoping it helps shed some light on the crazy nurse Alice mentioned in "Mountain Man."If you like well edited zombie stories by an indie author, I am sure you will enjoy "Safari."  Oh, reminder to self - get Nomex suit and motorcycle helmet so I'll be ready to fight the undead.NOTE: I heard from the author and book three of the MOUNTAIN MAN series is going to be out hopefully in December 2012 - a good Christmas gift to myself.  Also, I did readCauldron Gristleand the fourth short story in the book "The Hospital" does tell the story of Gus and deadly nurse Alice, as mentioned inMountain Man.  My recommendation (although not totally necessary) is read "The Hospital" before starting the MOUNTAIN MAN series.