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Infected by Michael Kelso

12/15/2024

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Book one of the Zombie Infection series

Multi-genre, multi-volume, author Michael Kelso introduces us to the first book in his Zombie Infection series:
The zombie infection lurks in the depths of the earth, waiting to be unleashed.
All Gus Swanson ever wanted was to be left alone to his farm and family. But when the infection turns him into patient zero, a path of destruction begins that could envelop the entire human race.
As the world continues to spin on, unaware of the horror that lurks beneath its surface, a deadly infection is about to be unleashed. And now, it's spreading like wildfire, turning the living into mindless, flesh-eating zombies. As survivors fight for their lives, they soon realize that the true threat may not be the zombies, but their fellow humans who will do anything to survive. With every page, the danger grows, and the stakes become higher. Will anyone make it out alive in this new world? Or will they all succumb to the zombie infection? If you're a fan of all things zombie, then you don't want to miss out on Infected, the first installment in this gripping series. Grab your copy now and join the fight for survival. Because in a world ruled by the undead, only the strongest will make it out alive.

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I got a good scare from reading this book.
Kelso wrote an admirable take on the undead genre. He made it seem all too real for my comfort. The setup was quite good and the flow of events logical and possible! Any small town could become the epicenter for the next, civilization-destroying plague!
The multiple characters are what made the book seem so realistic and plausible.
4.8 stars from me because I am picky about certain things.

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You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/INFECTED-Book-1-Zombie-Infection-ebook 
https://www.goodreads.com/-infected 
It is also available in Kindle Unlimited.
 
You can connect with the author:
https://twitter.com/MichaelKelso2 
https://michaelkelsoauthor.com 
https://www.facebook.com/mikeswritings 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kelso-825ba6a5 
https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkelsoaut/pins 
https://www.instagram.com/michaelkelso8294 

I have reviewed another of Michael's books, Misadventures of a Cryptid Hunter: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-misadventures-of-a-cryptid-hunter 
And another of Michael's books, One on One: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/one-on-one-by-michael-kelso 
 
Tags: zombies, plague, monsters, horror, medical 
Copyright © 2024 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction.
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MHoA Hunting For UFOs - Alaska                    Book 3 of the Monster Hunters of America series By D.A. Wysong

12/8/2024

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Multi-genre, multi-volume author, DA Wysong introduces us to the third volume in the Monster Hunters of America series, “Hunting For UFOs – Alaska”:
The Robertson family must go on when Carl Robertson goes missing after a routine flight to Plum Island, Deanna continues her covert field investigations for strange phenomena for the United States Government. While her youngest son Louis goes to Alaska to conduct research for UFOs and other strange anomalies. Upon his arrival to Alaska, Louis is not prepared for what strange encounters lie before him. Will he ever be the same?

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Wysong continues exploring many of the mythical creatures and cryptids in North America. This book focuses on those found in Alaska and the possible connection with UFOs. She incorporates the wild parts of Alaska into her stories about hunting for UFOs and there are many witness anecdotes about UFOs in many parts of Alaska.
I enjoyed the story and will not give any spoilers here.
I am picky about some things and score 4.1 for mechanics.

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You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Hunters-America-Hunting-ALASKA-ebook 
https://www.goodreads.com/-monster-hunters-of-america-hunting-for-ufos-alaska 
The book is available on Kindle Unlimited also.

I reviewed the second book in this series also:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/monster-hunters-of-america-unleashed  
 
You can follow the author:
https://x.com/DAWysongWrites 
https://www.facebook.com/D. A. Wysong 
https://www.instagram.com/dawysong 
https://www.youtube.com/@MonsterHunters22 
 
Copyright © 2024 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction.
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Control by Sandra Sperling

12/1/2024

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Multi-genre, multi-volume author Sandra Sperling introduces us to “Control”:
Sonny's husband dies shortly after inheriting his wealthy grandmother's large farmhouse and entire estate, so she, in turn, gets it. The young widow now has the means to support herself while she launches her career as a watercolor artist. Besides the hours she spends painting, she begins to make some changes in the peculiarly decorated house, searches for a key to open a locked door in the basement, and hires a ruggedly handsome man, Clark, to repair some damages on the building. She meets her two nearest neighbors---Justine, a cheerful middle-aged woman and Rolf, a handsome author who requires solitude in which to write. In spite of a few nasty glitches, Sonny's life is moving peacefully along, with romance possible in the near future.
A mile away, however, is a top-secret laboratory, located on three lower levels of an old, underground mine, where microbiologists are putting the final touches on a malignant virus they call CONTROL, which they plan to first release on two European countries, eventually infecting the population of the entire world.
This dangerous information becomes known to the four acquaintances and puts their lives in jeopardy in this contemporary tale of romance and suspense, lightened up with humor.

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Reading this story was a lot of fun! It had some thrills and a few scary moments. I particularly enjoyed getting to know the characters and they came across as quite real.
I laughed quite a few times and was surprised by more than one plot twist.
No spoilers from me so I can't say more, except read this book! You will love it.

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You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/CONTROL-Sandra-Sperling-ebook
https://www.goodreads.com/-control
 
I have reviewed other books by the author:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-stash 
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/elisabets-will 
 
You can follow the author:
Twitter: @sandysperling3 
https://www.facebook.com/sisuforever 
http://sandrasperling.com 
@sandysperling3.bsky.social 

Copyright © 2024 Mark L. Schultz, except for the author’s introduction.
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