Under a Graveyard Sky

Black Tide Rising, Book 1

By: John Ringo

Narrated by: Tristan Morris

Zombies are real. And we made them. Are you prepared for the zombie apocalypse? The Smith family is, with the help of a few marines.

When an airborne "zombie" plague is released, bringing civilization to a grinding halt, the Smith family, Steven, Stacey, Sophia, and Faith, take to the Atlantic to avoid the chaos. The plan is to find a safe haven from the anarchy of infected humanity. What they discover, instead, is a sea composed of the tears of survivors and a passion for bringing hope.

For it is up to the Smiths and a small band of Marines to somehow create the refuge that survivors seek in a world of darkness and terror. Now with every continent a holocaust and every ship an abattoir, life is lived under a graveyard sky.

©2013 John Ringo (P)2013 Audible Inc.

Excellent Zombie Apocalypse Tale

Would you listen to Under a Graveyard Sky again? Why?

I've listened to Under a Graveyard Sky 4 times since downloading it. It is an excellent story about a rather unusual family and how they first avoid, then combat the spreading plague that turns intelligent human beings into raving animals

What other book might you compare Under a Graveyard Sky to and why?

I find similarities in this book to many other John Ringo books. Faith is somewhat similar to Cally from his Legacy of the Aldenata series, while her father is similar to all the best parts of both Iron Mike from the Aldenata series and Mike Harmon from the Paladin of Shadows series, both of whom are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the mission.As for the story itself, I haven't read any other apocalypse books, which are the only ones I can think of to compare this to.

Which character – as performed by Tristan Morris – was your favorite?

I think my favorite of Morris' characters is Steven Smith, that Australian-born naturalized-American citizen who is the father in this series. Morris' command of accents is amazing, and I love to hear it. He can switch from Australian to British to Irish to Russian with amazing alacrity, and is a wonder to hear!

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

Many parts evoked laughter, while many others brought on tears. Ringo's wit and writing are in top form in this book.

Any additional comments?

To the military listeners: WARNING - Morris spells out the acronyms rather than pronouncing them the way you are probably used to. Be sure you are okay with hearing M-R-A-P and S-S-G before listening. If you have a problem with this, I recommend reading the book yourself.

Zombie Apocalypse With a Twist

John Ringo has done it again! Don't let Zombie Apocalypse subject matter keep you for reading this series.

If you like the Walking Dead you'll love this

Any additional comments?

Not your typical end of the world/ zombie book. Filled with great characters that draw you in and make you want to read on and see what will happen next.

Another Great Ringo Start

I love when a new John Ringo comes out. But i dread them at the same time. Mr Ringo really does a wonderful job of creating these intricate alternative universes, solid characters with real issues. The problems come when he doesn't see the stories through. Mr Ringo has a nasty tendency to rush an ending. I'm afraid he's going to do the same with this series too.

I'm unfamiliar with the narrator, but I could easily see myself listening to more of his oration.

Absolutely an "You must listen to Story!"

Engrossing take with realism and pragmatism at its core. Brought to vivid life by the narrator!
Whole series is a keeper! FAITH ROCKS!!!!!