Review: Quick, Brutal, and Refreshingly Entertaining
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2013
Book: Omega ZeroAuthor: Ryan HenryRyan Henry's debut novella, Omega Zero, is fast-paced, action-packed, and refreshingly entertaining. A must-read for all thrill seekers in need of an apocalyptic story with a hit of suspense.Our hero, rough-around-the-edges Marine, Trent, flees to the dense Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia after a drug deal goes completely off the radar.  While on the run, Trent seeks rather uncomfortable refuge with a young woman, Emily, after a series of bone-chilling events involving brutal murders, a corpse-infested town, and the feeling that imminent death may be on the horizon.  The characters are relatable and realistic without feeling too "cartoonish" or utterly ridiculous.This novella is nothing short of what you might expect from a traditional thriller.  However, what does set this book apart is the fact that Henry has condensed it into novella form sparing the reader some of the dull, fluffy language that some authors just can't seem to live without.  Also, this post-apocalyptic tale does not include zombies, which is refreshing to say the least.  Furthermore, the writing is smoother than a clear stream over shiny pebbles, and raunchier than any of Tyrian Lannister's whores from GOT season 1.  Couldn't be a more perfect combination.This book is likely to appeal to the fans of Stieg Larsson, Dan Brown, and R.D. Ronald.  If you love a good thrill sans the BS filler conversations that don't advance the plot--I would highly recommend this book.Overall Rating: Five out of five stars.