Deadweight

By: Paul Forster

Narrated by: Mark Rice-Oxley

Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

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.

Great Book!

loved it! it held my attention and had a great story line. it was a fresh look on zombies and frightening to think about the Passers!!!

OK, but pretty weird.

When i purchase a zombie apocalypse book, i frankly don't want there to be weirdly graphic sex scenes, weirdly horrifying descriptions of a "zombie" eating animals. Call me squeamish or selective but i just don't like it when animals are harmed in this way, especially when their former owners are the ones eating them. Maybe i'm a softie but i have a huge connection to animals and it really, really puts me off. As such i frankly did skip around 1 whole hour of this book because of various things that crossed the line for me.

That said, i did enjoy it. It was an interesting idea for zombies, that felt a little.... over wordy at times and too sparse at others for things like description. It was very hard for me to picture things going on. The narrator was above average compared to the rest of the book and i did enjoy their style and voices. I have the second book, even though this review looks like i didn't enjoy it at all. I did but i take many points off for the bits i mentioned above that i was squeamish on. I guess the main part of my review is to say those like me that don't like animals getting gruesomely hurt even in a gruesome book, maybe think about if you'd want that.

Deadweight

This was good.I was a lot like the other zombie books out there.I found it more greusome than one I like.Mark Rice-Oxley was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.' 

ozempic is that you??

I liked this take on zombies. especially when you see in the news more stories about weight loss meds. it added that touch of reality that made it just a tad scary. it made one feel like " could this really happen?"

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.

Excellent

I’ve had this a while and had forgotten about it. It popped up on FB and I had to start it right away. OMG it’s so good. I need the next one! I love the new ideas and take on some of the smart zombies who can pass and want to know more about the ‘big ones’ as they are referred to.
Mark Rice-Oxley did an amazing job narrating.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Really Cool Twist on the Genre

Fun story and characters. Excellent worldbuilding as well. It could use a little more tension and buildup - there's not a lot of getting into the skin and FEELING the dread or fear of characters. Amazingly gross and gory descriptions and a really cool and creepy take on the zombie genre.

Need book two and the novella on Audible!