z2136 by Sean Platt & David W. Wright

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Title: z2136

Author: Sean Platt & David W. Wright

Genre: Horror

Length: 344 pages

Published: 2014

Publisher: 47North

Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) Several months after the events of Z 2135, Adam Lovecraft is once again following in his father’s footsteps, this time as a contestant in the infamous Darwin Games. In The State’s latest iteration of The Games, the odds of survival are slimmer than ever before, and Adam soon finds himself pairing up with an old friend of Jonah’s.

Meanwhile Ana, Liam, and Katrina’s escape from Hydrangea has not gone unnoticed, adding to their struggles to not only survive, but find Adam before it’s too late. But when they pick up some unexpected new allies during a thwarted rescue attempt, they get more than they bargained for. Now that Ana knows she could be the key to stopping the zombie plague that has brought humanity to its knees, can she trust anyone?

Questions will be answered and fates will be determined in the thrilling final installment of Sean Platt and David Wright’s series that began with Z 2134.

My Review:

I give this book a 5 out of 5. 

This was a great wrap up to the trilogy. We get to hear the voice of a couple of the bad guys in addition to those we already know and love (or perhaps hate). As it got closer to the end, I kept wondering "how will they wrap this up, there's only 50 pages left!?!". But the action just kept coming. And while, the ending wasn't what typically happens in these dystopian universes, it was fitting and ended happily for many of our main characters. Definitely a great conclusion. 

You can purchase z2136 through Amazon in Kindle format. 

Have you read z2136? If so, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts! 

Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.

z2135 by Sean Platt & David W. Wright

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Title: z2135

Author: Sean Platt & David W. Wright

Genre: Horror

Length: 388 pages

Published: 2013

Publisher: 47North

Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) The Darwin Games are over. The battle for survival has just begun…

The Lovecraft family is in ruins. Convict father Jonah roams The Barrens, near starvation, in search of his daughter Ana. Only the hope of seeing her again keeps him alive.

Meanwhile Ana, Liam, and Duncan have found temporary relief at a camp outside The Walls. Inside City 6, Jonah’s young son, Adam, has been co-opted by Jonah’s enemy, Chief Keller, and is being groomed as a City Watch spy.

Between the terrifying zombies roaming The Barrens—monsters created by the plague that destroyed the Old Nation—and the ruthless, manipulative government that controls everything and everyone within the City Walls, no one is safe. Z 2135 is both a frightening vision of a dystopian future and a heartening tale of family, hope, and humanity. The newest season from Sean Platt and David Wright is as captivating as it is terrifying.

My Review:

I give this book a 5 out of 5. 

I have three words for you about this book: OH MY GOD.

That is exactly what came out of my mouth (well, aside from the curse words which I will not repeat here) when I read the final sentences of z2135. So basically this sequel has everything you could ever ask for: Danger, more danger, espionage, people turning into zombies, and finally...an ending that will have you scream in rage and want to throw your e-reader across the room. I'm going to stop writing this review now, because I literally can't keep away from the finall installment of this series. 

You can purchase z2135 through Amazon in Kindle format. 

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Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.

z2134 by Sean Platt & David W. Wright

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Title: z2134

Author: Sean Platt & David W. Wright

Genre: Horror

Length: 296 pages

Published: 2012

Publisher: 47North

Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) It is the year 2134 in a dystopian America, following a series of zombie plagues which infected and decimated much of the world’s population starting 100 years ago.

Those left, formed six walled Cities throughout the continent, all under the rule of a totalitarian government which enforces strict control over its populace.

• You must obey your government.
• You must be a good citizen.
• You must be a productive citizen.
• You must not break the law

Or The City Watch will find you and arrest you.

My Review:

I give this book a 4 out of 5. 

This is what Amazon calls a Kindle Serial. Every week, a new episode is released and updates your copy on your kindle. I bought this well after the serial was finished. (In fact the two sequels are already out and finished.)

The Goodreads description calls this The Hunger Games meets 1984 meets The Walking Dead. And I have to agree. The Darwin Games are this world's version of the Hunger Games. The Darwin Games are mostly criminals but some people do volunteer to go. The world itself is very much like Orwell's 1984 - the City rules everything, regulating things such as pastimes, how many children you can have, and what your job will be. And of course, there are zombies. But the zombies are all outside the Wall in the Barrens. 

The zombie nerd in me recognized that the TV announcer's name was Kirkman - the name of the man who created The Walking Dead. And the Darwin Games (as well as the action within them) seem to mimic a lot of the action in The Hunger Games. This was a pretty great way to pay homage to some really great stories. 

The main reason this gets four stars instead of five is that the story could have been a bit more polished. In some aspects it seemed to close to the stories that it's paying homage to, and in others it just seems that everything is too convenient. 

It ends with Jonah Lovecraft making a shocking discovery. I'm definitely ready to read the next installment, z2135.

You can purchase z2134 through Amazon in Kindle format. 

Have you read z2134? If so, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts! 

Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.