Dead Moon grabs you with a wild premise: zombies on the moon, mixed with cosmic horror and a dash of biting humor. If you’re into mashups where sci-fi, survival horror, and pulpy camp come together, you’ll love this ride. Clines creates a claustrophobic, quirky lunar setting where nothing is quite as it seems, and the characters - especially the capable female lead - are fun to follow. If you liked his other Threshold books, or just want your zombie apocalypse far from home, this one's a winner. Fans of smart B-movie energy and anyone tired of the same old zombie tropes will find a lot to enjoy here.

Who May Not Like This Book:

Some readers found the characters frustrating - either too feckless or simply unlikable - and were put off by manufactured drama. If you need deeply nuanced protagonists, or dislike stories where you’re rooting against the survivors, this one might test your patience. Also, those expecting pure horror or hard science fiction may find it a bit campy, as it leans more into fun action and cosmic weirdness than straight-up terror or technical realism.

A seriously fun, refreshing zombie romp with a sci-fi twist - clunky characters aside, it’s a great pick if you want action-packed, imaginative escapism on the lunar surface.

About:

'Dead Moon' in the 'Threshold' series by Peter Clines is a thrilling and unique story set on the moon, where a new caretaker named Cali Logan arrives to manage a vast cemetery. However, things take a dark turn when preserved corpses start reanimating and digging themselves out of their graves. As the characters on the moon face off against these intelligent and relentless zombies, they must fight, run, and pray for rescue in a fight for survival against an ancient and mysterious threat.

'Dead Moon' offers a fresh take on the zombie genre, combining elements of horror, humor, and action to create a gripping and entertaining story. keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its fast-paced plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, making it a must-read for fans of Clines' work and anyone looking for a thrilling adventure in space.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, featuring a strong female lead and a mix of relatable and heroic figures facing extraordinary challenges.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is a mix of humor and horror, engaging and often campy, which helps build suspense while allowing for character growth.

Plot/Storyline:

The story is centered on a moon colony that doubles as an off-world graveyard, which is thrust into chaos when the dead rise and a conscious meteor threatens the living.

Setting:

The setting is on the moon, transformed into a cemetery, which enhances the narrative's tense atmosphere due to its isolation and vulnerability.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk and engaging, effectively balancing action and suspense to keep readers invested, though some suggest it could be tightened.

Cali Washington remembered being a little girl with a big dream. She remembered the excitement and the hope and the thrill of those small, early steps on the road to that dream. Some of her best memor...

Notes:

The moon serves as an off-world cemetery in the story.

There's a growing industry around moon tourism and grave visits.

The main characters are caretakers of the moon's cemetery.

A meteor with consciousness plays a crucial role in the plot.

Walking corpses that kill are a significant threat in the story.

Survivors must strategize to stay alive against the dead.

The book combines action and details about living in space.

The transformation of the meteor echoes classic horror films.

Not all characters are likable, leading to mixed feelings from readers.

The story presents a unique blend of horror and humor.

Cali Logan is noted as a strong female protagonist.

The setting features overpopulation on Earth leading to moon burials.

Readers appreciated the unexpected twists and tension building.

Preserved corpses on the moon add to the creepy atmosphere.

The story involves struggles against intelligent zombies that can operate machinery.

The characters face desperation on the moon with no escape routes.

Fans of the author find this work fun despite mixed reviews on characters.

The book is recognized as a B-movie style narrative with zombies in space.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Dead Moon include violence and gore related to the zombie themes, psychological distress from survival scenarios, and some instances of horror elements.

From The Publisher:

In the year 2243, the Moon belongs to the dead.

The largest graveyard in the solar system, it was the perfect solution to the overcrowding and environmental problems that had plagued mankind for centuries. And the perfect place for Cali Washington to run away from her past.

But when a mysterious meteor crashes into one of the Moon's cemeteries, Cali and her fellow Caretakers find themselves surrounded by a terrifying enemy force that outnumbers them more than a thousand to one. An enemy not hindered by the lack of air or warmth or sustenance.

An enemy that is already dead.

Now Cali and her compatriots must fight to survive. Because if they don't, everyone on the Moon may be joining the dead.

And maybe everyone on Earth, too....

August 2019

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328 pages

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StephB

It Was OK

1 year

(3.5 stars) listened to audiobook w/hubby

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Dead Moon

Peter Clines

Book 3 in the series:Threshold

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