Review: Intelligent and Well Written Series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2014
This was my first experience with the Risen series and I'm so glad I jumped right in by purchasing the entire four volume set since as soon as I started the very first book I found myself flipping the pages as fast as I could read them.  The book throws you right into the action and it just does not stop.The premise of the book was very intriguing.  The entire idea of a vaccine that was intended to help but actually turns its recipients into flesh eating zombies is certainly disturbing and makes you think about the last time you received a vaccine and wonder.  As the mystery surrounding the vaccine and its origins deepens the story just becomes even more intriguing.The characters were very well written and felt very realistic.  I have to admit that I wasn't particularly fond of some of the characters at first, but their strength and dedication made them really grew on me.Of all the books, I think the second, "Margaret" was the most disturbing since it was told from a young child's perspective.  The author did a brilliant job of showing the child's innocence shattered by horror which made it even more powerful for the reader.This was a wonderful collection and the author has certainly become a new favorite.  I am eagerly awaiting the next release in the series!