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Dead Things [Kindle Edition]

Matt Darst
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Nearly two decades have passed since the fall of the United States and the rise of the church to fill the void. Science is heresy, and the dead must be decapitated to avoid an unholy resurrection. When a plane crash strands Ian Sumner and a band of survivors miles from the fortified walls of the church state, survival depends on secrets too dangerous to speak aloud.

"Matt Darst is a truly original talent. His quick pacing, encyclopedic grasp of literature and history, and spellbinding mix of social commentary and jaw-dropping action make Dead Things a first-rate triumph. With a dash of Bradbury, hints of Huxley and Orwell, and heavy dollops of smart pop culture, Darst is taking the zombie novel in a really cool new direction.” -Joe McKinney, author of Dead City and Apocalypse of the Dead

“A first-class zombie story which takes place in a beautifully realized post-apocalyptic world. In many ways a spiritual cousin to Matheson’s classic I am Legend, this is a fantastic and surprising horror tale. Highly recommended.” - David Moody, author of Them or Us and Autumn

“Matthew Darst is a writer who shares my Romero-esque love of zombies. Ever true to the vision of the zombie holocaust brought to us by Night of the Living Dead, Darst brings the collapse of civilization up to date. Darst brings us a startling real glimpse of the cause of the zombie contagion.” -Iain McKinnon, author of Domain of the Dead and Remains of the Dead

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 365 KB
  • Print Length: 222 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Mal Press (2 April 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007R0ION6
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #145,292 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A bloodthristy read 10 May 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed ready this book. I was quite fascinated by the theories put forward for the cause of the zombie virus :-) And got a good giggle out of the Dune vs Star Wars.
I was a little disappointed in the end and felt that there were too many open doors to the group's adventure and also thought that the killing of one of the heroes at the end was a bit of a cop out.
Otherwise, not a bad investment for a read. I hope that the author has the good mind to write further with these characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars you need to read!!! 23 April 2013
By D.P
Format:Kindle Edition
Right I'm going be honest here, it took me ages to actually read this book. I had trouble getting past the first 3 or 4 chapters it didn't seem like the kind of book I would like but once I got past them oh my god I could not put it down! I read a lot of z-poc books and this is high on my list of books I will read again. Awesome book Matt.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent example of the genre... 26 Aug 2012
By Stephen Emm TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been reading a lot of zombie apocalypse fiction over the last month or so - this is definitely one of the best to-date.

The story is set 17ish years after a terrible plague zombified much of the USA. The church has taken charge of the governance of the survivors and rules with an iron fist. Science is reviled, free thinking isn't tolerated, and a kind of National Service has been enforced so that everyone takes a turn at the border between safe territory and the zombie infested wilderness.

The characterisations are pretty strong, and the plot gets under way quite quickly. There's a really tense build up to the moment of first zombie contact and I really got immersed into the struggle for survival.

An excellent piece of writing all round. Definitely recommended if you like the genre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Great!
I really enjoyed reading Dead Things. Read it all in two sittings. Liked very much the premise and ultimate conclusion of the book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by jollymike
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome - Dead Things by Matt Darst
Don't let the metion of church put you of this book, it is an awesome read. Yes the church comes into it but not the religious side of it, you need to read this book, it does have... Read more
Published 13 months ago by kat
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT FIRST NOVEL
This first novel by writer Matt Darst ranks highly in my top ten list of 2011. I won't go into too much detail suffice to say you ought to go out and buy this right now !!! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Clack
5.0 out of 5 stars Grips you like a hungry zombie's clawed hand!
This is not your average zombie novel.

Set almost twenty years after a plague engulfs the planet, 'Dead Things' is something else entirely. I can't believe this is Mr. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Rich Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Dead, Live, Religious and undead things reside here
What can I say? This book is a breath of fresh air within a very busy genre. Matthew's writing style can be incredibly fervent at times, his expansion on ideas, fresh ideas, is... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Zombiejunky
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Zombie Fiction
I was totally blown away by this novel.
The writing style is exciting, quirky, intelligent, humorous and completely engrossing. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr Dave Lightfoot
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