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Zombie Fallout Kindle Edition

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It was a flu season like no other. With the H1N1 virus running rampant throughout the country, people lined up in droves to try and attain one of the coveted vaccines. What was not known was the effect this largely untested, rushed to market, inoculation was to have on the unsuspecting throngs.

Within days, feverish folk throughout the country convulsed, collapsed, and died, only to be reborn. With a taste for brains, blood, and bodies, these modern-day zombies scoured the lands for their next meal. Overnight the country became a killing ground for the hordes of zombies that ravaged the land.

This is the story of Michael Talbot, his family, and his friends: a band of ordinary people trying to get by in extraordinary times. When disaster strikes, Mike, a self-proclaimed survivalist, does his best to ensure the safety and security of those he cares for.

Book one of the Zombie Fallout Trilogy follows our lead character at his self-deprecating, sarcastic best. What he encounters along the way leads him down a long dark road, always skirting the edge of insanity. Can he keep his family safe? Can he discover the secret behind Tommy's powers? Can he save anyone from the zombie queen? Encircled in a seemingly safe haven called Little Turtle, Mike and his family, together with the remnants of a tattered community, must fight against a relentless, ruthless, unstoppable force. This last bastion of civilization has made its final stand. God help them all.

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The word lighthearted doesn’t usually come to mind when we think of the zombie apocalypse, but Sean Runnette does a skillful job balancing humor with horror in this audio edition, which makes for an entertaining stroll with the walking dead. When a new vaccine against the latest incarnation of the H1N1 turns the majority of the population into flesh-eating monsters, blue collar Colorado family man and survivalist Michael Talbot—along with his family and an eclectic group of neighbors from the small gated community of Little Turtle—is forced to fight for his life against an ever-growing hoard of the living dead. Runnette gives Talbot a dry, I-knew-this-was-going-to-happen-to-me-someday attitude that captures the wry spirit of Tufo’s prose. This provides a welcome departure from the doom and gloom of most zombie tales, and Runnette wrings plenty of chuckles from the material. Still, the narrator doesn’t forget that this is an apocalyptic horror story, making sure there are plenty of chills and thrills along the way. A CreateSpace paperback

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"Working as both straight up survival fiction and comedy, Mark Tufo's FALLOUT is a gory, laugh out loud tale of a community of heroes, cowards andmisfits struggling against zombies. Tufo's unlikely hero is one of thefunniest and most endearing characters I've seen in zombie fiction." -Craig DiLouie, author of TOOTH AND NAIL and THE INFECTION

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003A022YO
Publisher ‏ : ‎ DevilDog Press LLC; 3rd edition (January 16, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3915 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 350 pages

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Mark Tufo was born in Boston Massachusetts. He attended UMASS Amherst where he obtained a BA and later joined the US Marine Corp. He was stationed in Parris Island SC, Twenty Nine Palms CA and Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. After his tour he went into the Human Resources field with a worldwide financial institution and has gone back to college at CTU to complete his masters.

He has written the Indian Hill trilogy with the first Indian Hill - Encounters being published for the Amazon Kindle in July 2009. He has since written the Zombie Fallout series and is working on a new zombie book.

He lives in Maine with his wife, three kids and two English bulldogs. Visit him at marktufo.com or http://zombiefallout.blogspot.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Tufo/133954330009843 for news on his next two installments of the Indian Hill trilogy and upcoming installments of the Zombie Fallout series.

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Hank

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 28, 2023

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Bought this book for kindle and love it! Characters are fun and engaging, and always something happening in a world of the undead with some twists thrown in. Already bought the second book

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Kristin @Blood,Sweat and Books

Looking forward to the next book in this series!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 6, 2013

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I've wanted to read Zombie Fallout for a few years now but for whatever reason I never managed to get around to it. So when I had the chance to buy Zombie Fallout on sale on Audible I jumped at the chance. Since this is an Audiobook review I feel I should hit on the technical aspects of the book before diving into the heart of the review. The main reason I took the plunge and bought Zombie fallout in Audiobook format was that it had the same narrator as another series I liked. This was important to me because I knew at the very least I would like the narration. Also I knew he wouldn't put me to sleep. Don't laugh but I've started some audiobooks and fallen asleep because the narrators voice had such a calming effect. Another thing I really like about this particular narrator is the way he can change his voice to convey whose talking. I never have to worry about whether I'll be able to distinguish if it is a male or female character. I know whose who each and every time. So as far as the narration goes I'd definitely recommend this book.

OK, now onto the details of the story. Zombie Fallout is the first in I believe a 6 book series. The story follows Mike Talbot, his family and friends as they try to survive a zombie apocalypse. As far as the Zombie aspect goes I actually really liked them. Tufo's Zombies weren't just your average shuffling undead. To be honest his zombies gave me the creeps. They weren't smart but they definitely had something going on upstairs. A Zombie who can realize his attempt at obtaining prey is futile and so figures out another way to get it is beyond scary. I'm also really curious about this female zombie who keeps popping up. In fact I definitely get the feeling she is stalking Mike. Why though, I only have theories.

Even though Zombie Fallout is an Audiobook, I really liked the journal format of the story. Yes it is a bit hard to tell when the story is Narrated but once I picked up that is how the chapters were written it became much easier to understand the flow of the story. While the majority of Zombie Fallout is told from Mikes POV I liked that Mikes wife or kids would come in to share their side of events going on in the journal as well. I wish more books would take the time to show alternate characters POV it certainly made things interesting. As for the pacing of Zombie Fallout it was great. The story flew by and it took me just two days to listen to the book. I can't recall any definite lull in narration which is most certainly due to the author being able to balance the suspense with action perfectly.

As for the characters, I enjoyed most of them. I wouldn't say I was in love with Mike and his family but by the end I definitely was hoping they at least made it out alive. One of the reasons I didn't feel completely connected to them or should I say Mike is his obvious gender bias. It's clear Mike loved his daughter and wife but he obviously didn't care enough to teach them gun basics or you know how to kill a zombie 101. His sons knew how to shoot and how to react in crisis situations but his wife and daughter were completely clueless. It's amazing they both weren't killed in all honesty. His daughter even mentions watching her brothers and dad at the range. I stress watch as it never seems he took the time to show her anything. Now while I can overlook him not teaching them before shtf I cannot understand why on this green Earth he wouldn't take the time to teach them after the Zombies rose. They didn't even know how to load the guns for Christs sake. Did he expect them to always rely on the men to keep them safe? That seems like a plan doomed to failure if so. Lastly I feel I should mention Tommy the Wal-Mart greeter. He is "adopted" by Mike and his family after being rescued from a Wal-Mart roof along with Mike's son. When it became obvious Tommy was "special" all I kept thinking about was how he was the Tom Cullen of this story. I was just waiting for him to bust out the phrase "M-O-O-N that's spells Moon". Although I did giggle that his inner voice was Ryan Seacrest. Out of all the people on the planet who'd have thought that would be the choice? I sure as hell didn't.

Character flaws aside, my biggest problem with Zombie Fallout was how under prepared everyone was. No bug out bags, no food and ammo stashes, no montage showing the characters learning many different weapons, no securing silencers for said weapons even though the characters know good and goddamn well the Zombies are attracted to noise, no commandeering vehicles to help support the wall. I could honestly just go on and on. When you combine these elements with under prepared characters there is very little surprise left in the story direction. More importantly it became quite obvious a breach was inevitable.

Overall, while I dug Zombie Fallout I was certainly left more than just a bit annoyed at the characters actions. I really hope for the stories sake that they smarten up. I guess this begs the question, Would I recommend Zombie Fallout? Oh yeah. I definitely feel the story is worth the read/listen. Since I own the E-book as well I will know doubt end up reading it at some point in the future to see if reading the book differs at all in how I perceive the characters. I'm definitely looking forward to starting the next book in the series that is for sure! With that being said, I will be rating Zombie Fallout by Mark Tufo ★★★★.

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Patrick S. Dorazio

Humans rise as Zombies fall out

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 5, 2016

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It has taken me far too long to read the first Zombie Fallout book by Mark Tufo. Tufo is one of the most prolific zombie writers out there, with nine books in this series plus spinoffs including a series of werewolf stories that take place many years after the zompoc. Naturally, I’ve heard of Tufo for years. This particular novel has nearly 1800 reviews on Amazon, which is a staggering number considering it was self-published.
This book has some similar characteristics to other notable books in this genre. It is in a journal format, though the author strays from sticking with the main character’s perspective for certain portions of the book. While this isn’t a major issue, it does point out the flaw in this type of storytelling-things the main character doesn’t know must be shared by other characters or in third person and it feels like a bit of a disruption when another voice jumps into for a chapter or two.
The prologue makes it clear the zombie apocalypse is about to get into full swing when a vaccination for a new strain of flu ends up bringing the dead back to life. From there we switch over to narrator Mike Talbot, ex-Marine and family man, while he is getting ready to take a shower in his house. This is interrupted when zombies show up on his front lawn and his family starts to freak out. Mike is sort of a prepper/gun nut who has been fascinated by the idea of zombies for a long time, but it’s clear he isn’t prepared for the sudden all-out assault taking place on his neighborhood and threatening his family’s existence.
Things move pretty fast from the get go, with rescue trips to save family members and friends while Mike and his neighbors work to barricade the walled-in neighborhood from impending doom. The story is, in many ways, pretty routine zompoc stuff, though the author throws a few curve balls into the mix. This includes the idea that these zombies perhaps aren’t undead, but infected and still with a spark of life, and more importantly, perhaps a spark of intelligence. There is also a hint of the supernatural, including a bit of prognostication and mental telepathy thrown in to give things a bit of mystery.
Overall, I can see why this series has been so popular. Tufo uses snarky humor and heavily descriptive verse to describe the gore, the smells, and the overall madness engulfing his character’s life. Despite some of the more odd things about Mike, he is, for the most part, just a family man trying his best to protect his loved ones in a time of ultimate danger-something very relatable.
That isn’t to say that I didn’t have some issues with the story or how it’s told. Many of my complaints have been pointed in other reviews. Though the story is fun and I’m intrigued as to how some of the more unique elements the author introduced here will be expanded upon in future volumes, I felt that many characters outside of Mike are somewhat one-dimensional. This is in part due to the fact that a diary format is somewhat limited in stepping away from the single perspective it showcases.
Women in particular are given short shrift in this book. Mike’s wife is somewhat of a stereotypical shrew who naturally is the only person on the planet he is afraid of, yet at the same time she appears to be helpless and lacking in common sense. Despite having lived with a prepper for many years, she has no idea how to even load a weapon. Neither does Mike’s daughter, for that matter, who, like her mama, has a mean temper and a stubborn streak a mile long. Another woman who agrees to go a supply run outside the safety of the walls of Mike’s neighborhood does nothing more than cower in the truck while everyone else takes care of business. All I could remember about the wife of Mike’s best friend was that she was a lousy shot-there is little else shared about her.
Mike is a funny character and his internal monologues and flashbacks are sometimes very amusing as he tries to make light of a desperate situation. At other times his perspective is best described as a bit…off. Comparing the horror of possibly being forced to shoot a loved one who has been attacked by a zombie to the more meager fear of speaking in public for the first seemed somewhat dismissive. The obsession Mike has with his Jeep Wrangler and not using this durable off-road vehicle during the zombie apocalypse because it might get scratched plus having his family be fearful of his wrath if they use it even under desperate circumstances seemed a bit lacking in focus. Mike would do anything for his family, and that comes across on almost every page, but there are occasional lapses in perspective like those above that seem a bit disjointed given the situation.
Despite the criticism I have, the book is fun and certainly does a good job of paving the way for future installments. Without leaving things on a cliffhanger note, there is enough mystery hinted at to keep a reader guessing and wanting to know what is next-in particular related to the supernatural elements of this tale.

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Amethyst Moon

Exciting thrilling rollercoaster ride.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 31, 2013

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Ive read lots of zombie-esk books from some amazing authors this year and Mark Tufo is no exception what an incredible read. In fact I finished it in 2 sittings and Im already on book 2 as I couldn't stop reading. This is book #1 of the Zombie fallout series of 5 books and counting and I cant wait to blast through them.

Yet again another great idea to how it starts with the CDC releasing untested vaccines during a flu epidemic...under pressure from the government...of course....

Fast paced, extremely well written and composed, well balanced and so compelling you cant stop reading. I was oblivious to my surroundings for nearly 5 hours one night and 4 the next...good job nothing apocalyptic happened... ;-)

Mark has nailed his characters as I really have taken to Mike Talbot the main protagonist who is a lovable rogue, ex-marine and self confessed survivalist who has been collecting weapons for years...just incase...! He adores his a wife and kids and his gorgeous farting bulldog dog Henry.

The storyline has been written in the 1st person as a journal making it easy to just pickup and read when you have the time, but believe me your gonna need time as you wont want to put this down.

Mark has created Mike as a very down to earth relatable guy with a fantastic sense of humour, often mirroring my own thoughts. A funny side is that this ex-tough guy is a germophobe giving a fun edge to this new life. Im not keen on the wife who seems to treat him like crap alot of the time with snide remarks; but of course this can be quite realistic in some families. But certainly not a mirror on most modern women as I just want to slap her. Of course a sign of a good writer when its so believable.

This first book is gory, horrific and quite scary in places; as the family are holedup with other survivors who have formed their "safehaven" which they spend all their time protecting and scavenging for supplies. I love Mikes comical, caring and dog-loving side..yay finally someone who cant easily leave mans best friend to the fate of the zombies. But he also has a no nonsense way about him stemming from the marines which is quite endearing. Definitely the sort of guy you want around when the zombies arrive...note I said when....?

Mark has added some brilliant twists to this storyline by adding Tommy a great natured kid who is a little slow with an incredible gift of foresight saving their lives a few times with his strange warnings and his quirky chocoholic nature. Plus an unusual female zombie who he is naturally drawn to and is drawn to him who also seems to add her warnings...is she on his side or leading him into a death trap...see why I couldn't put this down.

Highly recomended apocalyptic paranormal horror for all of you who love their walking dead and zombie fiction and want a longer storyline, the books are full novels not short stories which I definitely prefer. I love to get immersed in a book and a longer ongoing storyline like this, knowing there are a few more books to get through. Im already on book 2 so look out for my review of that coming soon.

A Dead good read!

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Terri

A zombie apocalypse that pulls no punches

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 29, 2021

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This book started off badly for me, in building characters it crossed the line in a few places. However, I had heard great things about it so I put my misgivings to one side and carried on.

I am glad I did as the story is good, the zombies are interesting with their differences to ‘normal’ zombies. I also like the character of Tommy and I am intrigued as to what is going on.

It’s got me interested enough to want to read the second book.

mrs.s

You won't regret this and the series just gets better and better!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 28, 2021

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I am very into the zombie apocalypse type books, and having just finished a series by a different author I was looking for what to read next. I am SO glad I found this series!! New scenarios which I hadn't come across in the other books I've read and it's completely action packed. I am currently on book 10 and all I can say is they just get better and better. I love the characters and am up every night until well past my bedtime as I just can't put these books down! Can't recommend highly enough.

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Criticism is fine as long as it's constructive and not destructive

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 11, 2016

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Another Five star review! What the hell is going on?!
Criticism is fine as long as it's constructive and not destructive! At least that's how I see it!
Okay, I have to admit, I've been hooked since day one! Marks books are like chocolate for me, they're very "moreish", and thankfully Mark still finds ways of giving us more, but like chocolate some people are allergic to it (I feel so sorry for these people I really do!) So I'm guessing that some people just don't get Mark and his books which is a shame!
If you've read the other books in the ZF series then you'll know that the characters and the writing have evolved along the way, like the world around them the writing style is getting darker too!
What I've always loved out the ZF series is that the characters, like us, are flawed, nobody is perfect so it's easy to identify and understand them and this is even more so in ZF 5. If you've managed to get here then buying ZF5 should be a Zombie no brainer (did you see what I did there?!)
Mark if you get to read this then my offer of a ice cold beer still stands! Thanks for another great read and yes, I found my name! :)

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Kay Smillie

Total drivel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 2, 2020

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I had to give up on this dreadful book. One of the worst zombie novels I have ever read. Find myself bemused for two reasons. The five star reviews. The number of books in this series. To be honest giving it one star is generous. Not one of the characters is interesting or likeable. Even the zombies are annoying. On the plus side I won't be reading anything else written by Mark Tufo.

Ray Smillie

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