Review: A solid piece of work!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 26, 2014
Marie F Crow with her first compilation of the books in Risen series, throws in her zombies to create a unique take on the entire genere. The book explores what it means to face the zombie apocalypse , brining depth and emotion to the character’s struggle and an insight to the practicalities of the grave and gruesome realities  around us. Her writing style is very engaging and graphic. The situation behind the scenes can be almost felt. It is mix of fear, suspense, brutality, ray of hope and spirit combined with an  occasional happiness.. Her stories are crafted around believable circumstances with added twist to the classic monsters. It is a solid piece of zombie fare with confident characters.The collection of 4 books , The Risen : Dawning, Margeret, Remnants and Courage are an excellent series with different stories interwoven by the central plot element of a zombie apocalypse. The character Helena Hawthorn is a very challenging , brave girl. The Risen Dawn shows her life shadowed by her siblings. Each day is a challenge or a victory , and the scare to hold on to their lives. Though her love initially to the local motor cycle company GRIT ,later shows a more gruesome picture . Risen : Margeret is woven around a little girl in the kindergarten , there is no one to consider the opinion of the youngsters on how they feel and respond to pain and the ultimate meeting with Helena. A horrifying vaccine campaign gone wild, and the innocent kids facing the consequences. The Risen : Remnants is woven around a single mother Beth with her daughter Genny. It portrays the unimaginable pain and strife they go through. Each day is spent fighting and life is shattered by a vaccine meant to be a modern miracle. And finally The Risen : Courage is a continuation from the first in the series, fighting with the ghosts for survival.This book is a great read when you have some spare time in hand, rolling pretty fast, it will keep your attention focused. It is a great collection , and I am a great fan of this author. I am eager to read the next book by her.