Review: Great start to new series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
Okay, I'll admit, I picked up the book mainly because the author is a Texan(hurrah) and because a couple of my favorite Zom-Poc authors recommended it. Bexar, the main character is a motor cop on the way home when he hears the news of immanent attack and is ordered to return to the main office. He choses to take his family to a pre arranged location to meet with 2 other families of like mind. While they had prepared for just about any scenario concerning the collapse of the government, Zombies was not one of them. But they persevere and here is the tricky part...Once the signal has been given three families from three different locations around Texas mobilize. And while they loose contact with each other, their stories blend easily together until they unite.  And we also have an agent from OGA(Other Government Agency) who has his own agenda. Mr. Lund blends each of their harrowing journey very well without loosing the readers interest. Once they reach their location they begin to understand the magnitude of the situation and realize their location is no longer safe and decide on a 600 mile journey to Big Bend State Park where they believe they can stay in relative safety. Cliff has his own harrowing journey to make as he goes from one perceived safe zone to another trying to find help in stopping the infection that has now spread throughout the country.There is a little something here for everyone; prepper, survivalist or zombie enthusiast. Mr. Lund's attention to detail in their preparations, their bug out bags, weapons and vehicles are pretty good as he explains what they have and why. The main character, Bexar does not by any means pretend to be anything other than the motor cop he is. What he and his friends have learned was through schools, books and their own experiences... they are neither military or para military. They are concerned citizens that see the direction of the country and have prepared for its downfall. That just never included zombies but they rise to the challenge as the undead and living get between them and their final destination with a few gun battle scenes that are intense. I did have a problem with too many acronyms which I didn't think were all that necessary to the story line. I loved the scenes in Big Bend which I recognize because my husband and I are avid hikers and spent many summers exploring the trails.  I gave it 4 stars for the story which was well written and the extra star is for my fellow Texan on a great beginning to a new Zom-Poc series. I look forward to the next installment.