APOCALYPSE OF THE DEAD

Zombies are a mainstay of horror books and movies. You love them, or you hate them. Yet somehow this book is so captivating that even those who avoid these types of stories will enjoy it. Todd McLaren’s performance propels the story at a brisk pace. The book focuses on life on the Gulf Coast two years after hurricane flooding has decimated the region, killing legions and leaving the dead to rise. Against that backdrop, U.S. Marshal Ed Moore must lead the survivors in battling the terrifying zombies. McLaren handles the dialogue adeptly, and his style works well throughout. He reads with the staccato intonation of a news anchor and adds to his performance with moments of intensity that match the novel’s. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2012]