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Dust and Decay

By: Jonathan Maberry
Narrated by: Brian Hutchison
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A New York Times best-selling author and multiple Bram Stoker Award winner, Marvel Comics writer Jonathan Maberry continues the story he began in Rot and Ruin.

Six months have passed since Benny Imura and Nix Riley learned that flesh-eating zombies aren’t the scariest or most dangerous monsters around. Now, Benny’s brother Tom is training them in the art of zombie whacking. But as they plan to leave and find a better future, a zombie attack puts a crimp in their plans. And soon, they discover an old enemy they believed was long-gone may actually still be alive.

©2011 Jonathan Maberry (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

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love this book

Would you consider the audio edition of Dust and Decay to be better than the print version?

No

What other book might you compare Dust and Decay to and why?

Zombie fallout

Which character – as performed by Brian Hutchison – was your favorite?

All of them

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Life is worth fighting for

Any additional comments?

Wish all the book in series were here

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Great start to a new series

Where does Dust and Decay rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This series is in my Top 5 and that's saying something... I've been an avid reader of Zom books and this being a YA book this is a great introduction for readers new to the genre.

What did you like best about this story?

Not real heavy on the sappy stuff and a logical (and sometimes disturbing) step in the aftermath of an apocalypse.

Which character – as performed by Brian Hutchison – was your favorite?

Tom - His portrayal of this character makes you want him to be your brother too!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Sometimes Zombies aren't the worse things out there

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Touching story

Two brothers. Their friend. Take on the world. For a Book that falls into the YA category, this is an extremely well written book. I've read other books from Mayberry and they're all very engaging. This one does not disappoint. Zombies (or Zoms), action, love and loss. This one has it all.

This one is for anyone who enjoys a good adventure.

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Love this story!

Jonathan Mayberry is a masterful story teller and this book doesn't disappoint. Difficult to put down. Narration wss well done also. Walking Dead fans will thoroughly enjoy!

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A great story

This book was good. It slow in beginning but pick up as the story progresses . The narrator is good.

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Amazing story!

This second installment is a beautiful work of art. The story is gorgeously written and told in such a captivating way it'll be hard to press the pause button.

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The Whole Book Was So Beautiful I Cry At The End

I Love Every Minute Of Dust & Decay Thanks For Making it Remember What Tom Use To Say To Benny Nix Lou Lilah Warrior Smart

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Good story

another great read by Jonathan Maberry, ,really didn't see where it was going then changed up. almost a mystery. like the characters in this book

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good listen

I like these books this is the second time reading them and they do not disappoint

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warrior strong

An excellent follow up to Rot and Ruin., continuing the story of Tom Imuru and his brother, Benny. Great world building, great characters, heart pounding excitement, this book has it all.

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