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Thunder and Ashes (The Morningstar Strain) (Pt.2) : Horror Book Reviews

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Title: Thunder and Ashes (The Morningstar Strain) (Pt.2)
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Author: Z.A. Recht
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Review of Thunder and Ashes (The Morningstar Strain) (Pt.2)

A lot can change in three months: wars can be decided, nations can be forged... or entire species can be brought to the brink of annihilation. The Morningstar Virus, an incredibly virulent disease, has swept the face of the planet, infecting billions. Its hosts rampage, attacking anything that remains uninfected. Even death can't stop the virus-its victims as cannibalistic shamblers. Scattered across the world, embattled groups have persevered. For some, surviving is the pinnacle of achievement. Others hoard goods and weapons. And still others leverage power over the remnants of humanity in the form of a mysterious cure for Morningstar. Francis Sherman and Anna Demilio want only a vaccine, but to find it, they must cross a countryside in ruins, dodging not only the infected, but also the lawless living. The bulk of the storm has passed over the world, leaving echoing thunder and softly drifting ashes. But for the survivors, the peril remains, and the search for a cure is just beginning...

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Comments for Thunder and Ashes (The Morningstar Strain) (Pt.2)

Posted on 2010-02-18
Thunder And Ashes

As soon as I ordered Thunder and Ashes I was excited to receive it and continue on the series, and before i knew it it was in my hands. As soon as i cracked the spine i was neck deep in zombies and gore. I am more than excited for the third installment to be added to my collection of horror.
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Posted on 2010-02-13
Same as the first: not great, but worth reading.

My issues with Thunder & Ashes are the same exact issues I had with the first book. In an attempt to avoid being redundant I will not repeat myself. However, I will give one example I found frustrating (somewhat a spoiler, might want to skip this part if you haven't read):

The town of Abraham claims to have an initial population of 900 which is then dropped to 363 (pg. 85). When faced with the threat of raiders a townsperson says they have 700 (pg. 174). I don't have much of an issue with this disparity as they perhaps accumulated stragglers over time, although this does not seem to be the case. However, the entire encampment of raiders was held off (and about 12 slain) by Krueger and a somewhat drunk Brewster who were armed with a bolt action 30.06 & shotgun, respectively. Once the raiders began an assault on Abraham the well-armed population was split into a front and rear guard (presumably 350 in front and 350 in back if the gentleman was right about the 700 pop.) and had an amazingly difficult time dispatching roughly 20 raiders (despite the advantage of surprise and numbers) and maybe 100-150 infected. Even if the numbers are off and there are 100 armed townsfolk in front and 100 in back the attack does not seem nearly as daunting as described in the book, especially after we see Krueger & Brewster actions a few pages earlier. Though this situation doesn't ruin the book, it is one of the little things that pop up throughout the novel that make it difficult to suspend your disbelief.

There are many other issues with this book: The logs of Anna do not seem to be written by anyone other than someone with a high school education. Despite the enthusiastic use of ammunition and the fact that it is now an unrenewable resource, there always seems to be enough to go around (even the tight spots where they run low, there is always some source that seems to make itself available). And every single character, with the exception of Trev, seems ignorant to the advantages of a silent kill.

Overall, my conclusion is the same as it was with the first book. Though, not spectacularly well written it is a quick read and will still be entertaining for those interested in the genre.

.chris.
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Posted on 2010-01-24
The Zombie Series

Thunder and Ashes is part 2 in the Morningstar Strain Saga.
I have read both books and couldn't put them down. When finishing one I was anxious to begin the next.
If you are into Zombie fiction and haven't read this book then buy it. You will not be disappointed.
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Posted on 2010-01-17
Can't wait for the third

Wow. That's all I can say. I have read a ton of Zombie/Apocolyptic novels, but this read was awesome! I really can't wait for the third.
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Posted on 2009-11-21
I love the smell of Zombie in the morning...

I really enjoyed the story. Most books of this ilk are hack and slash romps, but this had some real, dare I say, Flavor...
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