Loved it. Supremely witty/funny, with plenty of zombie action. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.

Well of course you can tell how recently a chain was cut by touching it. And if you're an expert tracker, the best way to find out what happened at a zombie slaughter is by "tasting." And of course "Sometimes you don't get to choose," even when you just spent the preceding paragraph explaining why you do. And yes, the right by which a government can take land from citizens is called "Imminent Domain." (Love that one.) You've got to love a book by an author who's misspelled the title of one of his other books. The Ghoul Archipeligo. I'll be getting that, because sometimes you don't get to choose... and I'll know who's been reading it before me, by touching my Kindle. And maybe licking it. Which will be far more enjoyable than reading it anyway.

I found this to be an entertaining gem in the Z genre. While it is not a truly realistic portrait of what the zombie apocalypse should look like it is a highly entertaining one. (Actually who really knows what a realistic portrait would be? Who has survived one?) I found this book to have realistic settings and plots that were presented with the dark humor I would expect may be found in an event like this. I know most people wouldn't expect that but I do. I think people are people and after the shock wears off the dark humor and sarcasm would set in. What wasn't realistic is the super human survival and/or skills of some characters. I, fortunately, am a reader who understands the concept of fantasy so this does not bother me. I mention it only because I know some people want only reality in this genre. I enjoy the mix and love humor so this book works well for me. There were some minor flaws in editing but those did not greatly affect me. I had fun with the book and am reading book 2 now. The cannibal family was absolutely brilliant. I just love Elsbeth! She is my female Darryl (from the Walking Dead TV Series). No this book isn't the Walking dead or World War Z. But it is an enjoyable read. If you are looking at a fun, fast, action packed, irreverent Zbook try this one.

Two favorite moments from the book, (to give you an idea of the writing):

“I hate clowns,” I say. “Why’d you have to bring up clowns? Zs aren’t enough? Gotta talk about the smiley creepy guys too?”
(Kindle Location 1414)

Holy shit, I think I brought home some cannibal savant or something. Rain Man with a taste for people.
(Kindle Locations 2158-2159)

I would recommend this book to the older crowd for language, sexual references and violence. I would think most adults would investigate a little if they are looking in the z genre for a book for their child but you never know. I think clowns should read it too. Yeah they should read them all. Holy cow I just had a thought...there will be clowns who become zombies!! I just know that will the zombie chasing me!

Not finished, but quit reading. Wow, the characters are irritating.