A great read for fans of The Walking Dead. It reads more like a post apocalyptic survival story with zombies thrown in. The zombies are not a main focal point. Kind of like the last 5 or so seasons of The Walking Dead. Full of non-stop action, cannibals, blood and guts (both human and zombie), humor, a touch of romance, and an awesome zombie killing sidekick, Joe the dog (Don't worry, the dog lives). Everything you need for a great zombie book. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Jorge Sanchez for this eARC.

While apocalyptic novels feel all too authentic right now, Jorge Sanchez has hit the nail on the head with Deadbreak.

It has been three years since Ants spread a virus on Earth, and the undead are everywhere. Jeremiah Reid and his dog, Joe, are trying to get to Hawaii to get Joe's daughter. He starts off in Montana, in a small town where he relies on trade to eat and take care of himself. He must get supplies to get to Seattle. There are parts of Jeremiah which are very relatable and others that are not likeable at all. While I found his jokes endearing, his treatment of Jenny, his companion and love interest, was awful at times. He seems to care for her but never takes a step forward. The action scenes are really the filling in this post-apocalyptic cake. Jeremiah is a warrior and can take down zombies one by one with all of his trusty weapons. But the best parts were when it was just him and Jenny, when he seemed almost vulnerable, though that vulnerability is not explored very well. While Jeremiah is protective of Jenny, he mostly chooses to protect him and his dog. Though Jenny comes to his rescue time and time again.

Deadbreak is more about the people he encountered in his journey, rather than the zombies. His self-deprecating humor was sometimes funny, but mostly ill-timed. This book flowed really well, and I liked the story. It definitely was hard to put down. For those looking for a lot of action, violence and some humor, Deadbreak might be for you.

Needed to ask for this book twice as the first download was j missing 20% of the pages. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publishers for providing this free copy.
Every now and then I have to get my fix of zombies. Some are great, some are bad but most fall somewhere in the middle. This was a middle of the pack for sure. There are no real rules for zombie books so anything goes. The problem I had with this one was the main character. A man alone except for his dog, searching for his daughter amid the horror of zombie attacks. So obviously he has lost his wife, though he clings to her belongings, and he lives only to find his daughter who is always moved just before he gets to different places. He meets new woman who goes with him. Ok so far, but as a midthirty something he is incredibly juvenile in his speech and behavior. He is shot with bullets and arrows,stabbed with a knife, poisoned by a rusty bear trap, beaten and tortured frequently and jokes about it or continues as if indestructible. The woman follows him when he leaves her and guarded his back. The book does have a definite conclusion. I was fond of the dog though.

A great horror/dystopia novel featuring zombies.

The plot was great with an interesting backstory. It follows Jeremiah and his side-kick/partner Joe, a German Shepard he rescued while journeying through the ruined US. Jeremiah is trying to find a boat to take him to Hawaii so he can be reunited with his daughter. Along the way he gains allies, goes scavenging and helps right numerous wrongs by taking down numerous evil groups/villains'.

The action was intense without any dull moments. I found some scenes a little too over-the-top with just too much luck/fighting knowledge to quite be believable. It reminded me a little of B-action 80's movies. However, this was what helped make the action enjoyable.

The characters were amazing, I really liked Jeremiah. He was snarky, sarcastic but caring. His one-liners were hilarious. Some of the best dialogue included conversations with Joe. I really love when animals play a role in action/sci-fi novels as they add a nice change to the genre.

The world building was great but a little cliché. Jeremiah went against the stereotypical baddies: slavers, cannibals and zombies. I thought the cannibals was a little much but I liked the slavers. A little dark but definitely believable.

Overall this was a great zombie dystopian novel that I would suggest to all fans.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Pretty good book. I have not read a book about zombies in a while. I did like the dog. He had a lot of personality.

So this has a lot of good reviews and it's possible that I've just read way too many zombie books, but I found this kind of underwhelming.

And really, it could be me.

I think if you don't really read z-poc books, you'll get a kick out of the action, the adventure, the humor and the dog. I mean...the author can write.

But if you've read a lot of it, it's got every single zombie trope ever. It's just so predictable. I did love the dog.

I'd like to read the author again, but maybe in something zombie free.

Deadbreak puts a new spin on the apocalypse, I read this book is spurts, starting and stopping over and over. I loved it, but the realism kept me sleeping with the lights on. I'm not normally one for scary books, and no, this isn't a horror novel. Zombies just send me running for cover! However I kept coming back again and again. I fully recommend!

If you like zombies and humor, this is the book for you. Deadbreak is The Walking Dead meets Deadpool, making for a very enjoyable room through post-apocalypse USA. After a devastating earthquake, zombie outbreak, and the government thinking that dropping nukes will get rid of the zombies (just makes them glow), Jeremiah just wants to get to Hawaii to find his daughter. With hordes of zombies, slavers, and cannibals standing in his way, he'll make his way across the country armed with his guns and his mouth (which gets him into trouble more often than not)..

This was a truly enjoyable read and I could not put it down. Jeremiah is moody, but has a heroic streak when it counts. His hysterical humor really sets the tone of the story, and there are tons of pop culture references throughout. (There is even a Darkwing Duck reference. I kid you not.) If this gets made into a movie, it needs to star Ryan Reynolds.

I received an ARC copy of this book from #NetGalley for an honest review.

A group of multi-national scientist converge in the jungles of Brazil. Intent on exploring a virgin cave system deep in the interior of the dense jungle. Unfortunately as a byproduct of their blundering into unknown territory, they unleash a horde of unusual ants laden with a never heard of fungus. As the scientists converge on the airport to return home, most are coughing and feverish. Two days later the gates of hell open. The six legged bastards had delivered a fungus to the unsuspecting human hosts, which swept through the population like a fire-storm. People were dropping like flies , only to be reanimated moments later. The President, on her last address to the American public, tells the nation that the epidemic has reached critical mass and authorization for a nuclear strike had been given in an effort to stop the infection.. Radiation sickness became as big as a problem as the zombie fungus. Think about it! How can something that's already dead die from radiation exposure. Instead and even more lethal mutant was created .. a "Glowie" .... thirty percent bigger and with a faster metabolism ,even hungrier for fresh human flesh and brains. They even took their time while slowly savoring a screaming victim.
Our intrepid hero is Jeremiah Reid ... an average man, with neither combat or law experience. And, yet in his years long quest to find his daughter Penny ... the last vestige of pre-apocalypse normality, he has morphed into the ultimate zombie killing-machine. Penny was originally staying with his dead wife's parents on a farm in Vermont. After fighting both zombies and marauding armies of cutthroats, thugs and convicts, he arrives in Vermont to find the farm deserted and ransacked, scattered with bodies of both his in-laws and zombies. He finds a note spray painted in the garage, indicating Penny was taken to Fort McPherson in Georgia by his army buddy, Colonel James "Commander" Richie. Ultimately his quest leads him to a desolated Fort McPherson with a grotesque tableau of death and destruction. He finds a note telling him that James took Penny on the last flight to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His journey finds him following multiple rumors in an attempt to find a boat to Hawaii.
At times he finds himself looking for rats or mice for lunch. .... they do make a tasty meal in these times of diminishing food and supplies. Add a potato and a carrot and a dash of Tabasco and you've got a great stew. Along the way, Jeremiah has adopted a series of dogs, that he calls "Joe" ... most prove to be excellent zombie hunters. Jeremiah considers paranoia an essential survival skill. The CCB, Concerned Citizens Brigade controls large swaths of the Northwest ... which he encounters on his travels in an attempt to reach Seattle. They were notorious for taking women and children as slaves, raping the women and killing the men on sight. Basically a gang of convicts, thugs, and murderers.
Jorge Sanchez spins a zombie apocalypse yarn that is action filled and yet, poignant in displaying both the power and necessity of love and friendship in the struggle for survival His ease of formulating multi-dimensional characters and great dialogue, along with liberal sprinkling of quirky humor, leads to a propulsive gritty page-turner. Thanks to NetGalley and Jorge Sanchez for providing an Uncorrected Proof in exchange for an honest review. This is by far the best Zombie-Apocalypse novel I have had the pleasure to read. Sanchez is certainly on my radar for future reads!

Deadbreak by Jorge Sanchez is a fun ride through a familiar apocalyptical landscape (at least to fellow zombie/undead genre fans). With a campy feel, Deadbreak doesn't take its self too seriously--but that is ultimately what works, and perhaps what gives it an edge over other zombie stories. Deadbreak also still indulges in the survival element, as the main character Jeremiah has be industrious with weaponry, supplies and shelter. I personally enjoy the survival components the most in zombie fiction. Seeing these character improvise and fight makes us wonder if we would have what it takes to survive in the bleakest of times.
3.7/5 Zombie Stars

This is a surprisingly entertaining book. Why surprisingly? You do not expect a book staged after the apocalypse while running from zombies to be as humorous as a Janet Evanovich book, but this one is. I kept getting a picture of Bruce Willis in the Diehard movies as I read DeadBreak. Bruce Willis and his dog.....

As Jeremiah Reed travels the dystopian landscape that used to be the United States on a quest to find his daughter, he will encounter many "adventures" that have him stopping to help many different individuals and communities along his journey. Jeremiah and his dog Joe manage to make a huge difference in this world, all the while smiling and cracking jokes. Jorge Sanchez has written a really memorable character that strikes just the right cord in today's daily adventures. A really great read!

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book. All views and opinions are my own.

I loved this book! With Halloween fast approaching, I wanted something along the vein of wholesome horror. Is that a thing or completely contradictory? Anywho. When I saw this on Netgalley, I wanted it. I'm also such a sucker for zombie stories.

Jorge Sánchez is hilarious. The continual movie and pop culture references had me cracking up, his "your mom" jokes were juvenile in the best way, and the overall sarcasm was the perfect balance of self-deprecating and cheeky. Also, his arguments with Joe were precious. I should mention...Joe's a dog. Joe was my buddy. He is the buddy we all want, but rarely deserve.

And yet, at the heart of this story are themes of family and sacrificial love and dedication. Such a great read! I am definitely looking for more of Jorge's work. If you are a post-apocalyptic, zombie, and/or survival vibes fan, check this book out! One of my favorites I've read in a while.

I'd rate this book an R for strong violence and gore, horror and themes of peril, mentions of rape, cannibalism, torture, drug and alcohol use, swearing, and other adult themes and humor.

This is a terrific zombie apocalypse book. The main character is well written and funny. He's determined to find his daughter, who he last saw before the dead rose. The plot keeps moving along nicely, it never gets bogged down (not even in gore.)

Deadbreak by Jorge Sanchez is a fast paced and often times, humorous book about living life amongst the zombies. First off thanks to NetGalley for a very enjoyable romp through zombie infested towns. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
Jeremiah Reid is our fearless protagonist who is accompanied by his trusty dog Joe. I believe this was the third Joe in his travels across country. Jeremiah is slowly making his way across country, collecting gold and valuables to exchange for passage to Hawaii to find his daughter who was rescued by a family friend and taken to safety. Along the way he makes some new friends and discovers new and even more horrifying zombies that scare even him.
I often laughed out loud at the conversations Jeremiah would have with his dog. I thought the story was well written, had a nice balance of humor and grisliness that kept me engaged with the story. The book appears to be a stand alone and certainly works well as such. I wouldn't be upset to follow Jeremiah and Joe on more adventures though.

I'm a huge fan of The Walking Dead and World War Z so this book seemed right up my alley. I love a good zombie-apocalypse and Deadbreak’s delivers. The main character Jeremiah is doing his best to survive with his dog Joe. Jeremiah does not like to ask for help or count on others but he never fails to aid others during a crisis. He has a rough edge to him and is a it a bit insensitive and rude but he grows on you.

This book starts right in the thick of things with only flashback memories of Jeremiah to fill in the background before the outbreak.

The book is action-packed from start to finish and it keept me on the edge of my seat! I couldn't wait to see what would happen next! The story is a bit gory and violent but it is inline with a zombie post-apocalyptic landscape. So it is expected but for anyone not expecting violence or gory details be forewarned.

If you like fast action zombies or post-apocalyptic stories give this one a try!

I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

Three years after the start of the zombie apocalypse, known as Deadbreak, Jeremiah Reid is nearing the end of his hunt of his daughter, Penny. But between him and his destination are hoards of zombies and pockets of civilisation both hostile and friendly. Armed with only his wit and his dog, Joe, will Jeremiah ever find his daughter again or is he already too late?
I love zombie stories, not because of the zombies themselves, but because of the opportunities they provide to explore human nature. When faced with an enemy that cannot be stopped by normal means, how do people handle the situation? What reasons do people hold on to, so they don’t give up? How do people continue to function when the world stops making sense?
Written in the first person, we are given Jeremiah’s reason for continuing in the face of uncaring cruelty by other humans and the ever-present threat of death by zombie, his little girl who was with his in-laws when Deadbreak happened. Jeremiah’s personality leaps off the page with wisecracks which keep him distant from other people and protects him from the emotional trauma of what is happening around him. I could have done with a little less wisecracking and a little more emotional impact, it’s a long book, but when Jeremiah does start letting people in, it is very satisfying.
As I have already said, this is a long book, but it doesn’t feel long because it is fast-paced and full of action. There is barely a moment of stillness because being still comes with risks of attack either from other humans or zombies. Anyone who enjoys action or zombie stories is bound to enjoy Deadbreak.

Jeremiah and his sidekick, Joe have been slaying zombies for awhile now. Joe is his dog and actually Joe the 4th. The previous three Joes have since met their demise. We meet them years after the zombies took over. This is known as Deadbreak and was in 2027. They are on their way to the west coast to find Jeremiah's daughter, Penny. Currently they are staying in a makeshift town in Montana. When the town is over run and his friends Jenny and Sophie get kidnapped by the CCB, Jeremiah and Joe have to save them. From here the difficult situation continue. Jeremiah is a great zombie slayer, but he seems to keep getting into trouble. Thankfully Jenny and Joe by his side. Jeremiah also is a bit of a joker. Some might even say sarcastic and egotistical. But he's oh so funny. The adventures continue as they continue to move west to find Penny and meet many unsavory characters. This was one of the funniest yet tense zombie reads for me. Totally loved this book.

Mad Max with zombies..that's the best description I can come up with. It was a fun, action-packed book to read with a tough, sarcastic protagonist whose only mission is to find his daughter. But secretly he's also a bit of a good guy so he gets side-tracked a couple of times. The book has gory bits but it's not as dark as you would have expected even with certain events taking place because of the humor our main character uses in the narrative. (I loved the talks with his dog Joe!)

It was a nice change of scenery within the zombie apocalypse genre and one I would recommend if you don't mind some unbelievable recoveries of injuries etc. (just like your regurlar action movie). For me personally the gun talk was a bit much and too much information and the ending felt a little abrupt and anticlimatic, but apart from that I had a great time reading and will give it a solid 3.5 stars.

***An ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review ***

Move over Rick Grimes, there’s a new lovable, apocalyptic zombie killing dude in town! Jeremiah Reid is on a single-minded mission to find his daughter, hopefully she’s safe on Hawaii, but he doesn’t know for sure. By his side is his steadfast friend, Joe the 4th who has a penchant habit of ripping zombie throats. Never has there been such a friend since Sam, in I Am Legend. The discussions between man and dog are a part of what makes this book so great. Jeremiah wasn’t a pre-end-of-days survivalist gathering stores and weapons, nor was he in the military; he was just your normal average guy. Three years after the virus breaks out, this every-day man has managed by luck and a bit of common sense, and well maybe a little more luck, to stay alive and survive. You might ask why we need another zombie book, and the answer is: Because in Deadbreak we meet crispy-coated gummy bear Jeremiah, who just can’t help diving in to help people, and there is no need to say anymore.

I was attracted to this book initially by the cover. Although I’m no expert, it looks like an image of an Alsatian, but the dog in the book is a mix between a Husky and a Pitbull.
There are some formatting issues and a few mistakes in the book which just indicate it needs a little more attention to appear really professional. Besides that this was a great read, fast-paced, thrilling with characters you really want to root for. I would definitely read more by Jorge Sanchez as I loved his quip filled narrative.

I was given a copy of this book for review.

I enjoy a well written a zombie story. This book was well written and very enjoyable to read. The two main characters are funny and seem very real. The dog, Joe, made the book for me. I came across a line where all animals but bovines are immune from the zombie virus. No additional comments on zombie cows were written. I hope to come across zombie cows later in the book but no.

The gallows humor had me laughing or smiling throughout the book. This book is enjoyable and hopefully, more will be written.