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Zombie Armageddon #5
Dead Reaping
In a world where secrets are best kept.
The Dead. The Tainted. The Human.
All fighting to keep their place in the world. The Defence Force fights for humanity while the Dead Hunters are on the rise to create and army to take back the humanity they have lost.
Will Maddie have the strength to survive and protect? Or will all humanity be lost?
The Dead. The Tainted. The Human.
All fighting to keep their place in the world. The Defence Force fights for humanity while the Dead Hunters are on the rise to create and army to take back the humanity they have lost.
Will Maddie have the strength to survive and protect? Or will all humanity be lost?
- GenresZombies
98 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 2013
About the author
Ian Woodhead
127 books161 followersIan Woodhead is just past the age of forty. He lives in the north of England and is married to a wonderful woman. He has forgotten how many children he has. He had been writing for nearly twenty years but has only just gained the confidence to start showing his work. Ian finds it a little creepy writing about himself in the third person.
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January 18, 2013
Review of Dead Reaping (Zombie Armageddon) by Ian Woodhead
5 stars
Mr. Woodhead’s zombies are among the most twisted I have ever encountered, which makes them winners in my perspective (as zombies). I won’t call the author twisted, but he surely does know how to write this type of character and he must have spent his life to date in close observation of humanity in all its stripes, because he surely does know character delineation. For example, “Dead Reaping” excellently exposes small-village insularity: the bigotry, the “Us against Them” mentality, the arrogance and egotism (notice The Magistrate, but also the foot soldiers, some of the neighbors, and others). Classism, species racism (humans vs. the dead, humans vs. the “tainted,” dead vs. tainted, “hunters” vs. tainted, “climbers” vs. humans), and the usual let’s live on the lowest common denominator of human decency found all too often in contemporary society.
It can’t be easy for any author to find something new and original to say on the Zombie subject (or for that matter, vampires or shifters, either) but Ian Woodhead without fail always does: his Zombies are distinctly different (just wait till you read about the Abbott and his merry men; or “Our Lady” and her preternatural prophesying and metaphysical connection to the “tainted). Each time I finish one of his stories, I just think I’m finished, but actually I want to go back immediately and read it again.
5 stars
Mr. Woodhead’s zombies are among the most twisted I have ever encountered, which makes them winners in my perspective (as zombies). I won’t call the author twisted, but he surely does know how to write this type of character and he must have spent his life to date in close observation of humanity in all its stripes, because he surely does know character delineation. For example, “Dead Reaping” excellently exposes small-village insularity: the bigotry, the “Us against Them” mentality, the arrogance and egotism (notice The Magistrate, but also the foot soldiers, some of the neighbors, and others). Classism, species racism (humans vs. the dead, humans vs. the “tainted,” dead vs. tainted, “hunters” vs. tainted, “climbers” vs. humans), and the usual let’s live on the lowest common denominator of human decency found all too often in contemporary society.
It can’t be easy for any author to find something new and original to say on the Zombie subject (or for that matter, vampires or shifters, either) but Ian Woodhead without fail always does: his Zombies are distinctly different (just wait till you read about the Abbott and his merry men; or “Our Lady” and her preternatural prophesying and metaphysical connection to the “tainted). Each time I finish one of his stories, I just think I’m finished, but actually I want to go back immediately and read it again.
February 27, 2013
(I would actually give this book a 4½ star rating if it was allowed.)
“Dead Reaping” was the first book by Ian Woodhead that I’ve read but will not be the last. This is book 5 in the Zombie Apocalypse series but could almost be read as a standalone. If there was some sort of a glossary and maybe a little background story, it would have made it easier to read.
The idea of dead, tainted, and “none of the above” is a novel approach to zombie books. I’m still not sure where hunters fit in those classes. And climbers?! Holy crap! Baby zombies who can climb across the ceiling? That is just really creepy. (Good job, Ian!)
There was a point where I was having difficulty with the story (hence the rating). The whole James/Lee storyline lost me. I’m not sure how they fit into the book but perhaps reading the other books in the series will help me fill in the blanks.
I fully intend to read the other books in this series and if the bits that left me wondering are explained, I have no problem revisiting this review and bumping it up to 5 stars.
(The author provided a complimentary copy, in return for my fair and impartial review…but I already had the first three books in the ZA series in my “To Be Read” list.)
“Dead Reaping” was the first book by Ian Woodhead that I’ve read but will not be the last. This is book 5 in the Zombie Apocalypse series but could almost be read as a standalone. If there was some sort of a glossary and maybe a little background story, it would have made it easier to read.
The idea of dead, tainted, and “none of the above” is a novel approach to zombie books. I’m still not sure where hunters fit in those classes. And climbers?! Holy crap! Baby zombies who can climb across the ceiling? That is just really creepy. (Good job, Ian!)
There was a point where I was having difficulty with the story (hence the rating). The whole James/Lee storyline lost me. I’m not sure how they fit into the book but perhaps reading the other books in the series will help me fill in the blanks.
I fully intend to read the other books in this series and if the bits that left me wondering are explained, I have no problem revisiting this review and bumping it up to 5 stars.
(The author provided a complimentary copy, in return for my fair and impartial review…but I already had the first three books in the ZA series in my “To Be Read” list.)
January 25, 2013
Dead Reaping is Ian Woodhead's latest addition to the Armageddon Zombie series. This was the first in the series I have read and it fared well as a stand alone novel.
Dead Reaping takes us to a small community rife with illiberal attitudes, discrimination and violence. Segregation and bigotry pervade life in the village and here the residents must compete for survival within a new class structure. The Humans must battle it out alongside The Dead, The Tainted, The Climbers and The Hunters.
The author, well versed in all things Zombie presents us with a fresh and innovative look at The Undead. This story is a roller coaster ride filled with action, sex and gore mixed in with some particularly gruesome descriptions and an eclectic mix of characters.
Ian Woodhead knows zombies and this is an excellent read for all z-heads and soon to be zombie fans.
~The author provided a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest and impartial review.~
Dead Reaping takes us to a small community rife with illiberal attitudes, discrimination and violence. Segregation and bigotry pervade life in the village and here the residents must compete for survival within a new class structure. The Humans must battle it out alongside The Dead, The Tainted, The Climbers and The Hunters.
The author, well versed in all things Zombie presents us with a fresh and innovative look at The Undead. This story is a roller coaster ride filled with action, sex and gore mixed in with some particularly gruesome descriptions and an eclectic mix of characters.
Ian Woodhead knows zombies and this is an excellent read for all z-heads and soon to be zombie fans.
~The author provided a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest and impartial review.~
January 23, 2013
This is a continuation of the 'Zombie Armageddon' series of books. While some mention is made of past characters and events, the book stands perfectly well on its own. set about a year after the original outbreak - some of the survivors have set up a community run by the enigmatic and tyrannical 'Magistrate', life is lived in fear of the 'hunters' and also from so-called 'tainted', a new enhanced human.
This was an interesting addition to the series. As well as the usual zombie action, there was a strong message running through about the dangers of bigotry and prejudice. The pace belted along and I was taken on the usual breathtaking ride to the end, it was also a nice easy read. The characters were solid and fitted in well with the story. I certainly enjoyed this and eagerly await the next instalment.
This was an interesting addition to the series. As well as the usual zombie action, there was a strong message running through about the dangers of bigotry and prejudice. The pace belted along and I was taken on the usual breathtaking ride to the end, it was also a nice easy read. The characters were solid and fitted in well with the story. I certainly enjoyed this and eagerly await the next instalment.
February 25, 2014
I loved part five of this series. The zombies and tainted have changed again, and the hunters are all disappearing as well. Dominic was back in this book and that was great as he is one of my favourite characters.
The survivors are living in a small village but the normal humans don't know they are sharing their home with about 70 of the tainted. There is a lot being set up for book 6 in this one and I'm wondering just how that will play out. The story still has lots in it that makes me laugh. The characters are all well written with the new security force for the most part not being very nice people. But its good to have someone to hate.
I've already got part 6 ready to read and I can't wait. Its interesting having all the different types of zombie/human /tainted. Keeps you guessing. And that's good.
The survivors are living in a small village but the normal humans don't know they are sharing their home with about 70 of the tainted. There is a lot being set up for book 6 in this one and I'm wondering just how that will play out. The story still has lots in it that makes me laugh. The characters are all well written with the new security force for the most part not being very nice people. But its good to have someone to hate.
I've already got part 6 ready to read and I can't wait. Its interesting having all the different types of zombie/human /tainted. Keeps you guessing. And that's good.
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