• How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back

  • By: Diana Rowland
  • Narrated by: Allison McLemore
  • Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,155 ratings)

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How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back

By: Diana Rowland
Narrated by: Allison McLemore
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It’s zombie versus zombie as the Saberton Corporation declares war against the Zombie Mafia, kidnapping several of their party. It falls to Angel to lead the remnants of her gang halfway across the country to claw their way through corporate intrigue, zombie drugs, and undead trafficking to rescue her friends - and expose the traitor responsible for their abduction.

©2014 Diana Rowland (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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Can I give it six stars?

This series is going strong and book number four does not disappoint. With each book, I kinda hold my breath, waiting for it to be bad and to be a let down, but "Groove Back" is awesome.
The story line is good; the complications, the twists, the who-done-it-ness, are all great. What's even better though, is the continued character development, that is the real genius of Rowland.
Angel is a flawed, reluctant hero, that makes me laugh with her and root for her. I love how she is growing and learning in her new life. I like her better maybe than any other character I've ever followed. I love the complexities of her relationships with her boss, her work peers, and her ex-boyfriend.
The ending of this one was the best ever. It was just really good.
If this is your introduction to this series, Rowland does a nice job of catching readers up, but she also gives away a lot, so you can't really go back and read them out of order because there are spoilers. This series really is read (listened-to) best in order.
People who are reading this series instead of listening to it are missing out on McLemore as the narrator. She really brings Angel's character alive, I mean, she is a real treasure, she takes this story from 5 star to a 6 star.

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Zombie powers activate....

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NUMBER OF HEARTS: 3 3/4
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I have to say that I am still amazed that I am in love with a Zombie book. Okay I have one other series that is zombified that I love but it is TOTALLY different than the White Trash Zombie series. That being said I love the world that Ms. Rowland has created in this series. Zombies are not the crazy messed up ghouls that you think that the should be (well as long as they are not hunger then you have a mess on your hands and better run).
How a White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back was a good book, slow in a few parts and left me with a lot of “Well Craps” and “Now what are they going to do”. This was also a huge growing book for Angel. She really learns a lot about who she is and what she is capable of. But as a note to Ms. Rowland PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t let Angel go down that path (yes, you need to read to find out what I am talking about).
Ms. Rowland throw in a lot of twists and turns in this book that left me with a “Well Crap” I didn’t see that coming. While I was sad about a few events that happened in the beginning I believe now that they are for the best. Gaahhh, I can’t say much more that would be a bit of a possible spoiler. So, I will leave you with this if you are a White Trash Zombie fan, you will enjoy this newest book. If you are new to the series start with book 1 (it is a must).
I can’t wait to see what Ms. Rowland has in store for Angel and her Crew and The Tribe as a whole.

And once again Ms. McLemore does an amazing job narrating this book!!! Seriously I could not image Angel’s voice any other way except by Ms. McLemore!!!! Loved it!!!

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I purchased this book from Audible and this review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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More Please

Great series leaves you wanting more. Great narration keeps you listening to the end. Starting over now.

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Angel is Back !

Angel Crawford and the Zombie Tribe are back in the fourth WTZ installment from Diana Rowland.

I am always cautious when a book series begins to stretch past two or even three novels as plot lines usually begin to lose credibility and character development often stalls.

Fortunately for WTZ fans this is not the case with Groove! If anything, Rowland deepens her development of Angel and the main characters from the first three books and introduces us to a few interesting new ones.

As before, driving Groove is Allison McLemore's outstanding narration. At this point in the WTZ series McLemore IS Angel Crawford.

Although Groove does a good job of bringing a listener new to the WTZ series up to speed regarding important previous events, I would really recommend that any listener new to the WTZ series begin with the series' first book, "My Life as a White Trash Zombie", to get a good background on Angel and the locals in St. Edwards Parish.

The WTZ series continues to be really fresh take on Zombies in modern life and Groove is a great addition the Diana Rowland's series.


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Special Ops Zombie Style with a STORY ARC REBOOT

Where does How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This has to be in the top 2 or 3 for the year so far. I usually like to read a book first before I decide to get the audio, however with WTZ books I skip straight to buying the audio. I have yet to be disappointed with doing so!

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character of course is ANGEL because she is tough as nails and also vulnerable at the same time, Her sense of humor and one-liners are hysterical. My close second character in THIS book is PIETRO and the fact that we learn so much more about his true personality. He is changing before our eyes.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was when Angel and Pearce were stuck between freedom and certain death when Angel outfoxed Nicole Sabber to get them to safety. Unlike some reviewers, I will not hint anymore to what was said or done but I will say that I was snorting and hooting out loud!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I did! Mostly. Kids and animals still have to be fed.

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This book was a little different than the others because it was focused on one special op and the details and pitfalls that take place. Those details are somewhat drawn out, which is needed, but the pace of the story is different than the others.This installment read more like a casual spy novel with comedy sprinkled throughout.TOWARDS THE END THERE ARE MAJOR CHANGES THAT WILL REBOOT Angel's WORLD.

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Another fun read!

I LOVE this series by Diana Rowland! It has a scrappy little heroine, and a wonderful ensemble cast. I wouldn't exactly call it a "horror" story, (even though there are tons of zombies). It is more of a mystery, with some humor, and some romance.

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....If I Only Had a Brain....

I continue to be impressed with narrator Allison McLemore in this series. Angel, the main character is so alive in my mind, I feel like we've been out for drinks in the past. In book four of the series, Angel continues to evolve into a more educated and confident woman, while maintaining her foul-mouthed, sarcastic, southern demeanor. Three stars for the story, because the plot doesn't change much. Nevertheless, Rowland and McLemore still work.

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Hurry up and read this series!

Another excellent and exciting adventure with Angel and her zombie "tribe". Allison McLemore once again does a spectacular job narrating this fun, quirky, unique series. I highly recommend these books in audio format. While I am sure they are still enjoyable in print, Ms. McLemore's narration takes them to the next level. Whether on audio or in print, be sure to start at the beginning of the series or you will lose a lot of what makes this book (and the series) so special. As a slight downside, I wasn't thrilled with how this book ended (no cliffhanger, so don't worry there) but it did not ruin my overall enjoyment of the book. Hopefully what happens at the end is not a forecast of things to come.

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Great addition to the series

This book starts off a little slowly as Rowland does a lot of exposition to bring new readers up to date, but do yourself a favor and start with book 1 and work your way through Angel's story - it's well worth it. Groove takes place 6 months after the events in WTZ Apocalypse, and Angel really does seem to have her 'life' on track: She's doing well at both her job in the coroner's office and her part-time work with Dr. Nikas, her relationships with both her Dad and her boyfriend Marcus are solid and hey, she finally got her GED! Then Marcus' uncle Pietro, head of the local zombies (now known as the Tribe), gets kidnapped and the rollercoaster ride starts and doesn't stop as Angel takes off to New York City to find Pietro with her 'zombie baby' Phillip, her new BFF Naomi (formerly known as Heather) and Naomi's boyfriend/partner Kyle, who may or may not be a Saberton plant. Among the 3 experienced covert operatives Angel is truly a fish out of water both on the road and when they get to the Big Apple. There are serious parts, scary parts, and laugh-out-loud funny parts. In a nice way to freshen up the series, we see little to nothing of Angel's co-workers at the Coroner's Office, her Dad, or her boyfriend Marcus (for which I am glad as I find him totally boring).

Allison McLemore's narration is a highlight as always. Her Angel is perfection, and so easy to listen to. (And although she is Southern like Angel, if you listen to her in a video elsewhere on Audible you'll hear that she has no noticeable accent in her regular speaking voice.) Angel's Dad and ex-boyfriend Randy (yes, he makes an appearance!) are terrific. She also does a great job with the difficult task of characters who are faking the voice of other characters. My only critical comment is that the males who have no discernible regional accent of their own can sound a bit alike. It can be hard to tell Phillip from Kyle from Brian and at one point Brian sounds exactly like Heather/Naomi. But that's a small flaw in a great performance.

The end of the novel, while not a cliff-hanger, does leave a lot of un-answered questions. A lot of characters are in a period of transition, to put it mildly. Something strange is going on with Angel's co-worker Nick, there seems to be the potential for a romantic relationship with Phillip, and Angel's history of substance abuse has me worried. And of course we all want to find out whether she takes Intro to Life Sciences or Biology 101 at Tucker Point Community College! Miss Rowland, how long must we wait for more of Angel's Excellent Adventures?

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LOVE THIS SERIES!!!

What did you love best about How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back?

I love this series. It has just been getting better and better.

What was one of the most memorable moments of How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back?

The Doctors backstory.

Which character – as performed by Allison McLemore – was your favorite?

All of them, But I am loving Angel more and more, oh and the Doctor and Kyle and "Pierce" and Jane…..

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

I laughed constantly through the book, however I cried as well a couple of times.

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