I haven’t read a book in a single day in years. Until Dead Earth: The Green Dawn that is.
Okay, I’m kind of cheating because Dead Earth: The Green Dawn by Mark Justice and David T. Wilbanks (published by PS Publishing) is a novella, but it’s a novella I couldn’t put down. There are zombies, a small town, apocalyptic dreams, the military, and a collection of unforgettable characters – everything an apocalyptic novel thrives on. And as its central character Jubal Slate, a young deputy who I defy anyone to dislike. There is not a dull moment in its ninety-four pages, and that includes the introduction.
I have only one complaint – I wanted more from this universe, and in my impatient fashion I want it now.*
*According to Gary Braunbeck’s introduction, more Dead Earth novels are planned.
12 comments:
Novella's are still technically books. They just aren't long books. (They aren't any easier to write either)
And there is not one word wasted in this one. I highly recommend it.
I love novellas! This one sounds like a lot of fun.
Edge of the seat stuff. I've locked my copy away in a glass cabinet for when someone decides to turn the story into a tv series/movie (I see great things in their futures) because not only is the book limited edition, it's signed!!! YAY!
You always get the coolest books. Seriously. Makes me jealous.
I have fantastic taste. :)
Sounds good. Wish my library carried it.
Oh, libraries - takes me back. Our library closed a couple of years back.
Cate- That is so sad. I don't use the library much, I like buying books too much but I would still fight if they threatened to take our local library away.
It's a lovely old building - old being the problem with it. It was closed for repairs and has never reopened. Last time I went in they had buckets laid out to collect the rainwater. Not exactly the ideal place to store books I suppose.
I love new books too, but there are a lot of older folk who can't afford to buy lots of books and one day I will probably be one of them. :) Isn't that a cheery thought - now go back to work, we're writing books that are going to make our fortunes. YAY!
That one sounds good.
It is indeed.
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