Normally readers complain about the lack of action in a zombie book - LZR:1473: Evolution doesn't let up and it will be difficult to catch your breath. I did not read book #1 and thought I'd miss out on much of the back story that happened prior to this addition, but the author provides readers with periodic updates as to what had occurred in the past, thus, eliminating the question marks that might exist otherwise.

This story begins on the aircraft carrier, Enterprise, where Mike and Kate find they are now immune to zombie bites and also have improved healing elements within their bodies as a result of receiving a shot of a perceived vaccine in the earlier book. Things go awry and the vaccine sample vile goes missing, leaving the two of them to fight for survival as everyone else on the ship had suddenly become zombies because of a misjudgment by the captain and the ship was minutes away from running aground on the shore.

The military in Maryland double cross Michael and Kate, who soon discover that they have their own agenda and will do everything in their power to capture the duo and keep the vaccine for themselves. There are so many gauntlets that the duo enter and each one seemed to be their downfall, but somehow, they manage to escape or to be rescued by another survivor(s). Their goal is to reach Washington DC where they believe that scientists and other military survivors exist, and hopefully, are able to use their blood to develop a cure.

There is a love interest that develop between the duo and additional characters join up with the group during their quest...some of them die along the way. If you enjoy blood, gore, and fights against overwhelming odds that keep readers on the edge of their seats, then this book is for you.

There are two more books left in the series, which I will revisit, after a short break. Enjoy! ( )