Seth Blackburn

I loved that this take started with a world after the Zombie Apocalypse. It was so far after that some survivors had never seen an actual zombie. Until the creepy circus comes to town. I feel that the author did a fair job with this novella. Description is a strong point for the author. I was a little deflated by the ending though. Over all this is a fast read that has an interesting setting and some horrifying moments. I would read more by this author. I think if the synopsis intrigues you, you should go ahead and give it a shot. If you are a Z lover, you may expect a bit more. It is a fun short read though, so go ahead and see what you think.… (plus d'informations)

The story of Brendan Lowe and his search for a life without leaving the hometown that he had grown up in and still lived. His wife divorced him because he was stuck in the same place that he had always been in. As an at-home data-based engineer he does not feel the need to go any where except out to the local coffee shoppe for his late night jolt of caffeine. He has fallen love with his boss whom he sees occasionally but he is too stuck in his life to try to start a relationship with her. He is comfortable in his little world and really does not want to upset it in anyway.

That world changes when Brendan is involved in an accident that is not his fault, but the richest man in town wants him to take the blame to exonerate his grandson. Everyone in the town turns against him and he is left with the Sheriff, who was at the scene of the accident, his boss, Cara, his ex-wife and her boyfriend as the only ones in his corner. Once released from the hospital with the town against him and the town benefactor pressuring him, Brendan finds a "friend" online.

When Cara and Brendan begin seeing each other he rejects the online "friend", Alexa and that is when his real trouble begins. Everyone that he cares about is in danger as well as those who are putting pressure on Brendan to accept blame for the accident. The different strands of the story come together in a climatic conclusion that is difficult to foresee. Mr. Blackburn had done an excellent job weaving the stories and lives of his characters together and to keep the reader interested and wanting to know how it all ends. A very good read.… (plus d'informations)

This book very much surprised me. It was not what I expected, but better. I loved the suspense. The several storylines were woven together nicely. Just as I was starting to get into what I thought was going to be the whole plot, Mr. Blackburn adds a twist, and then another, and then even more. The characters are written so well that you feel emotional about what happens to them, good or bad.

I do admit, as a computer geek, it was a little creepy for me. It made my imagination run wild. As with Asimov and his stories being fodder for the future of science, I can somewhat foresee this happening as computer technology advances.… (plus d'informations)