Time of Death

Book 1: Induction (A Zombie Novel)

By: Shana Festa

Narrated by: Sarah Tancer

When nowhere is safe to hide, where do you go to escape the monsters?

In a few short days, 37-year-old Emma Rossi's hard work will finally pay off. She will don her cap and gown and graduate with a degree in nursing, but not before she loses her first patient and is confronted with a new reality. In Cape Coral, Florida, a storm approaches. The dead are coming back to life.

And they're hungry.

Infection ravages the Eastern Seaboard with alarming speed while attempts to contain the spread of infection fail. Within days, a small pocket of panicked survivors are all that remain of civilization. Fighting to survive the zombie apocalypse alongside her husband, Jake, and their dog, Daphne, Emma comes face-to-face with her worst nightmare.

Relying on snarky wit and sheer determination, she is forced to commit atrocious acts to protect her family and avoid joining the ranks of the undead.

©2014 Shana Festa (P)2014 Shana Festa

An Undead Good Time!!

What made the experience of listening to Induction: A Zombie Novel (Time of Death Book 1) the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the narration and connected with the characters easily.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved many of the characters but Daphney the dog was my favorite!

What does Sarah Tancer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She was able to relay an emotion intensity, in many situations, that reading alone would not have reached.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

As characters perished I did get a little emotional, especially when Adam and Gabby (a little girl) were turned and Meg lost Will.. I was upset when Jake disappeared, but was happy when he came back

Any additional comments?

Overall a very entertaining read and I can't wait for the next!

About as Hard to Put Down as a Zombie!

What made the experience of listening to Time of Death the most enjoyable?

The most enjoyable experience would have to be Sarah Tancer as the narrator of the story. The novel itself is brilliant, but the narration is what brought this work alive.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Time of Death?

There are really too many moments to list. The best examples, without any spoilers, are the moments when humanity is selfless and our species shine as examples of what humanity looks like when civilization implodes. All too often in zombie literature, Humans are badder than the undead. In Time of Death, it's refreshing to see better parts of humanity.

What does Sarah Tancer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

When I read a book, it's my own voice and my interpretation of how the dialogue and narrative flow through my mind. With Sarah Tancer at the helm, the story is enunciated and spoken the way it should be to deliver the irony and sarcastic moments at the right time. She also has voices for each of the main characters that are so recognizable, I was never confused on who was speaking.

If you could take any character from Time of Death out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I liked Seth the OCD soldier. I think he had some interesting stories that I'd like to hear.

Any additional comments?

Either give this book a read, a listen, or both! If you like Zombie Literature, then Shana Festa's Time of Death: Induction. You will not be disappointed.

Meh

The story was meh. Nothing special here. I am not interested in reading the next part of the series. Seems like there were way too many cliches thrown in, just to be there.

I did enjoy the narrator, it was truly pleasant to listen to her.

Snarky Writing + Sassy Narrating = Fun!

What made the experience of listening to Time of Death: Induction (Volume 1) the most enjoyable?

I listened to the audiobook of Time of Death. The narrator, Sarah Tancer, was a great choice. She put me off guard when I first started, which I thought was great. Her sometimes laid back, sassy tone along with Shana's snarky writing made for an entertaining combination.

What did you like best about this story?

All of it. I enjoy the zombie genre.

Which scene was your favorite?

I always enjoy opening scenes. When Emma is first scrambling to escape, that was a good scene.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Such a heartbreaking scene...the mother in the car with the child in the car seat. I will say no more...

Any additional comments?

Great writing! Great fun! Keep your eye on Shana Festa for future books.

Awesome & Powerful Zombie Read!

When I started listening to this book I had my doubts that it was going to be a memorable zombie novel. I mean it starts like something Janet Evanovich (when she was good) might have written. I was enjoying the characters and the back stories and the funny nurse stories BUT what does any of that have to do with zombies or horror??

Oh My God was I wrong. When everything went to hell - I cared - a lot. At one point I had to sit down, with my hands over my mouth at the sheer horror of it. The tone of the story and the voice of the narrator made for a very real woman in a very real world overrun by flesh eating zombies.

This story was scary, funny, at times endearing, and at times so disturbing I had to stop what I was doing and just listen with my head in my hands.

Wonderful!