Deadweight

By: Paul Forster

Narrated by: Mark Rice-Oxley

It was hailed as the answer to the obesity epidemic; a pill that allows you to eat anything you like and still lose weight. Millions were attracted by the promise of a leaner, fitter body, but there was a fatal and unforeseen flaw in this new panacea.

A tiny microbe, lurking within, slowly infects the users. In turn they pass the infection to others with a sneeze, a cough or a simple kiss, and before long tens of millions are infected and turned into mindless, shambling wrecks, with the sole purpose of existing to eat.

The virus is rampant, reaching into every corner of the globe. Governments collapse and shut down, unable to contain the outbreak, while the army works hard against the unending assault in a desperate bid to stop the dead from total victory. But there are even greater dangers to be faced. A few unfortunate souls suffer with the hunger of the dead but the mind of the living. They are neither dead nor alive, but something in between; something far more dangerous to the surviving humans. And amidst this carnage of the end of the world, in the south east of England, a small group of survivors are fighting on, against all the odds, as they try to stay one step in front of the dead, trying to avoid being the next item on the menu.

The question is, in a world now claimed by the dead, what will they have to do to survive?

©2020 Paul Forster (P)2020 Paul Forster

5 Stars for a Good new Z-Creation Concept

I listen to Zombie Audio books literally 5 days a week while a work - Thus I guess I'd likely qualify as an "Expert of Zombie Novels" of sorts at least at the Audio book level. For those who enjoy zombie fiction - we all know they will eventually follow a very similar story layouts, which we come to respect at a level. Thus - THE TRUE VALUE of a newly emerged zombie universe ends up falling in the arena of the Creation Theory. Sadly, most newly released audio books I've come to discover totally gloss over the Creation Theory or follow the same old monikers that align along Government virus weapons testing, etc. Well, HATS OFF to PAUL FORSTER for a Genuine new Creation Theory that is actually good! Well done sir! 5 out of 5.

Wow!! Just Wow!!

Finally, a zombie book that is new and original. A new concept. A new idea. I absolutely loved this book. Halfway through I stopped listening and started from the beginning again just to extend my enjoyment. I’ve read and listened to over 70 zombie books and this is my favorite. Can’t wait to start book two.

Much Enjoyed! Ready for book 2.....

As a apocalypse enthusiast, I’ve read hundreds of books and like this different twist on zombies. Well written with good narration and story line. I surly look forward to the next installment.

Nothing Really New

Pretty much a standard zombie book with the usual tropes. Lost of blood and violence.
I was given this free audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Good twist on a well worn genre.

Good story with several twists including lack of casual availability of firearms! Smart zombies and the possibility of «others» makes for a great listen.