Member Reviews
William B, Reviewer
Extinction Horizon by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Smith’s goal was to address the zombie genre with a rational explanation for zombies to exist. He accomplished his goal, dismayingly well as there is a certain plausibility in his explanation. The infected in this story, zombies by any other definition, are a result of governmental malfeasance. It isn’t too farfetched to suspect government malfeasance when on a daily basis the news is full of government treachery, both here and abroad.
I missed this series when it first appeared and am only catching up with the reprint. A team of special ops labeled the Ghosts and a government scientist are the main characters. Smith does not hesitate to clear the table so don’t get too terribly involved with any particular characters.
The plot of societal extinction is leaved with plenty of action and human interest.
I enjoyed the book and recommend it.
Lisa N, Reviewer
I've read so many zompoc books over the years that it really takes a lot to impress me. This book didn't impress. That's not to say that it was awful, because I liked the story. I just wasn't rushing through it like I normally do. I did like the science. I don't "science," but this worked for me. The military jargon was kept to a minimum, which I appreciate as all those initials for things that I don't know are too much at times. Mr. Smith did a great job with characters, and I'll admit that I'll probably read the next book or two just because of the people in this book. Lastly, those zombies were some scary sons of guns. Think Spider-zombie, with leech lips! My main complaint though was there was too little action. Lots of missions, but the heart in my mouth, screaming "good God, y'all" type of scares weren't there. That's why I read these type of books. I'll be reading a few more of these Extinction books, but right now I can only give it an average rating. Here's hoping it will pick up the pace. My thanks to Netgalley and Orbit for the e-book.
