Rot & Ruin by Jonathan MaberryMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don't usually like scary books (or zombie books), but this one captivated me. It wasn't just about the zombies...there was so much more here. The author did a great job of laying out the setting and the backstory of how the zombies first arrived. The main characters drove the story, and the bad guys weren't just the zombies. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but this book was so good, I went straight into the sequel. Also, this is only my second "5 star" book since Christmas break was over. I will absolutely be reading more by this author. Parents and teachers...zombie violence and descriptors, physical violence between characters, mild physical romance (nothing objectionable/inappropriate), mild language (none of the "big" swear words); appropriate for 12+. Some of the younger teen set may not handle this well...it would depend on how "gentle" they are. 14+ for sure.
