If you love zombie fiction with a fresh twist, "Zero Day (Slow Burn)" delivers a fast-paced, thrilling ride from page one. The unique spin on infection (not everyone goes full zombie!) adds an intriguing layer and keeps things unpredictable. The protagonist, Zed, is deeply flawed and that sense of realness makes the chaos feel even more immediate and intense. Fans of post-apocalyptic survival stories, gritty action, flawed heroes, and those who like their horror tinged with a bit of dark humor will tear through this series. If you’re especially into quick reads full of relentless action and enjoy the early, chaotic days of an outbreak, you’re in for a treat.

Who May Not Like This Book:

Some readers find the science and progression of the zombie outbreak a bit shaky - if you love airtight, super-logical worldbuilding, you may need some extra suspension of disbelief. The main character’s rough edges and lack of growth can make him tough to root for if you prefer uplifting or deeply developed protagonists. Expect some grammar errors and abrupt endings designed to keep you reading the series. If you crave deep emotional arcs, polished prose, or closure in every book, this may bug you.

Gripping, fast, and uniquely twisted - great for zombie fans looking for something new. It’s not perfect, but it’s wildly entertaining and easy to binge. Give it a shot if you like your apocalypse stories raw and relentless!

About:

"Zero Day" by Bobby Adair in the series "Slow Burn" follows the protagonist Zed Zane who becomes infected early on in the story, offering a unique twist to the zombie genre. The plot is fast-paced and action-packed, exploring themes of survival, humanity, and the human condition in an apocalyptic setting. Adair's writing style is commended for its well-developed characters, realistic portrayal of a zombie plague, and fresh approach to the genre with a focus on character development and unique plot elements.

Characters:

Characters are mostly one-dimensional, particularly the main protagonist Zed, though some supporting characters display more depth and relatability.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style includes a mix of descriptive narrative and clunky dialogue, often suffering from spelling and grammatical errors, which impact the overall reading experience.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot is characterized by a unique premise involving varying degrees of zombies, fast-paced action, and includes notable plot holes, particularly around the infection spread.

Setting:

Set primarily in Austin, Texas, the story's environment adds a layer of realism and immersion, emphasizing chaos and the human condition in a post-apocalyptic landscape.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and engaging, maintaining high energy from the onset, though some aspects may feel unresolved by the end of each book.

There had been exaggerated news reports over the past few weeks about the upcoming flu season’s annual pandemic. The whiners on the talking-head channels were making noise about racial cleansing that ...

Notes:

The story features a protagonist named Zed Zane who starts off as a deadbeat living off his abusive parents.

Zed finds his mother dead and his stepdad is revealed to be a zombie.

He becomes infected during a chaotic encounter and spends time in jail because of misunderstandings around his mother's death.

The book introduces a unique concept of different degrees of zombies, some infected people retain some human traits.

The zombies are described as being brain damaged rather than undead, which is an unusual twist in zombie fiction.

The setting is primarily in Austin, Texas, adding realism for readers familiar with the area.

The series explores deep themes related to humanity, psychology, and social issues within a zombie apocalypse.

Narration by Jason is praised for its immersive quality, making listeners feel as if they are part of the story.

The author, Bobby Adair, has created a fast-paced narrative that keeps the reader engaged from the start.

Though the book suffers from minor grammatical errors, overall writing quality improves with each subsequent novel.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include graphic violence, themes of abuse, and death, reflecting the harsh realities of the apocalyptic scenario.

From The Publisher:

A new flu strain has been spreading across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Disturbing news footage is flooding the cable news channels. People are worried. People are frightened. But Zed Zane is oblivious. Zed needs to borrow rent money from his parents. He gets up Sunday morning, drinks enough tequila to stifle his pride and heads to his mom's house for a lunch of begging, again. But something is wrong. There's blood in the foyer. His mother's corpse is on the living room floor. Zed's stepdad, Dan is wild with crazy-eyed violence and attacks Zed when he comes into the house. They struggle into the kitchen. Dan's yellow teeth tear at Zed's arm but Zed grabs a knife and stabs Dan, thirty-seven times, or so the police later say. With infection burning in his blood, Zed is arrested for murder but the world is falling apart and he soon finds himself back on the street, fighting for his life among the infected who would kill him and the normal people, who fear him.

July 2013

•

246 pages

Ratings (3)

Incredible (2)
Loved It (1)

Reader Stats (12):

Read It (3)
Want To Read (6)
Not Interested (3)

What can you read after
Zero Day?

See the list (100 books)

Meet New Books is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products and services on amazon.com and its subsidiaries.
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.

Zero Day

Bobby Adair

Book 1 in the series:Slow Burn

Who Would Like This Book: