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Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Maberry
Reviewed by: Alex Roby, Teen Advisory Board
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Suggested Age: Teens
What is the book about?: I recently finished the book Rot and Ruin the first book in a series of four. The story is centered around the main character Benny, who lives in post-apocalyptic California. In the town of Mountainside, surrounded by the undead, he is forced to grow up and decide what career he wants to pursue. If he can’t find one, he will face starvation. However the one obvious choice of a job is too horrific for Benny to stomach. His brother Tommy works as a bounty hunter, he ventures out into the burnt husk of the USA and seeks out a specific zombie, and then he eliminates it. While many in the town see Tommy as a hero, his brother holds a grudge against him for his actions in the past.
My review: I personally loved the story, I just finished the second book and now i’m moving on to the third. The book does have a few slower moments, but otherwise the story kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The book is also a part of the Abe Lincoln’s award list. Jonathan Maberry, the author, has setup a great series which might be one of the greatest series ever written.
Rating: 5/5
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