Year of the Dead

Romero zombie fans will recognize this campy take on the genre for what it is and run with it. Written in first person, we follow the adventures of Cerra Romero as she runs through the LA Basin in an attempt to outrun the antagonists, both flesh-eating and live. Following her through a year of her life, the work (sometimes jarringly) skips ahead months at a time. While this did not diminish enjoyment of the book, the overall work might have benefited from the expansion and detail. Fortunately the author did not skip out on the important details, and has carefully planned and crafted the world. A quick, entertaining read that is meant to be enjoyed like a late Saturday night film on commercial TV.