Welcome to my Saturday Screams where I share books that, well, make you scream!
Today I’m back with zombies and quite a different viewpoint about the apocalypse. I’ll be reviewing several books in this fun series. And great news! The first book is free on Amazon. Click HERE or on the cover to grab your eBook copy!
The Book Of Riley #2
by Mark Tufo
My Review
Book Two starts up immediately where it left off in the first book. The character’s are in a tight spot, needing gas for the vehicle but zombies surround the gas pumps. They need out, the zombies want in. It gets messy.
It’s not just zombies the pack has to worry about. Society breaks down and so does humanity, bringing out the dark in many. I am an animal lover and feel I should warn you about a scene where Riley is forced to fight another dog. Eben animals have to do unspeakable things to survive. Given how the story is told from her point of view, it was scary and heart wrenching.
But the story also has some lighter moments. Especially with Ben Ben, the little ankle biter, and his frequent bowel releases and Patches, the cat, with her superior snarkiness.
Plus there are a couple of surprises that have me so curious about the next installment in the series. Moving on to it now.
The Book Of Riley is a unique view on a zombie apocalypse and I’m still having fun with it.
4 Stars
Read by Sean Runnette
Sean continues to make this a horrific yet fun listen. I’ve come to recognize his different voices for the character’s human or animal and I’m glad he’s still narrating these.
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Thanks so much to Tantor Audio and the author for the complimentary copy.
My review is voluntarily given.
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Synopsis
When the zombie apocalypse struck, intrepid American bulldog Riley quickly discovered it was up to her to keep the pack safe. Together with Yorkshire terrier Ben-Ben and former archenemy Patches the cat, Riley helped to keep the zombies at bay while favorite human Jessie traveled cross-country to find safety for herself and her baby brother, Zachary.
But after a long journey, Riley and the gang arrive in Las Vegas—one of the few remaining inhabited cities—only to find that it has been taken over by a group of thugs who rule through fear and brutality. Making matters worse, ruler Icely and his gang have taken to staging dog fights as popular entertainment, and Riley catches their eye. With Riley forced to fight for her life and Jessie locked up in the home of Icely himself, the future is uncertain. Will Riley save the day once more and help her pack escape to safety?
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This counts towards my They Call It Puppy Love Challenge.
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Looks like the perfect book for the dog challenge!
I have all four for the challenge. Finished them and now need to wrap up the reviews. It’s been a fun listen!
Ah, I think I like the cover on this one better than the first one. I wanna read these books.
I do love the color! I’m enjoying these immensely:)
Glad you are still enjoying this series. 🙂
They are fun, Stormi. You almost think they are for younger readers when reading from the animal’s POVs but then the screaming and bloodletting! LOL
I love the gross and the bad and this sounds like one for me. lol
sherry @ fundinmental
It was all that and some funny parts too.