Raves for Joe McKinney
“A rising star on the horror scene!”
—FearNet.com
“Joe McKinney’s first zombie novel, Dead City, is one of my all-time favorites of the genre. It hits the ground running and never lets up. Apocalypse of the Dead proves that Joe is far from being a one-hit wonder. This book is meatier, juicier, bloodier, and even more compelling . . . and it also NEVER LETS UP. From page one to the stunning climax this book is a rollercoaster ride of action, violence, and zombie horror. McKinney understands the genre and relies on its strongest conventions while at the same time adding new twists that make this book a thoroughly enjoyable read. That’s a defining characteristic of Joe’s work: the pace is so relentless that you feel like it’s you, and not the character, who is running for his life from a horde of flesh-hungry monsters.
“And, even with that lightning-fast pace, McKinney manages to flesh the characters out so that they’re real, and infuse the book with compassion and heartbreak over this vast, shared catastrophe.
“This book earns its place in any serious library of
living-dead fiction.”
—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times best-selling author of The Wolfman
“Dead City is much more than just another zombie novel. It’s got heart and humanity—a merciless, fast-paced, and genuinely scary read that will leave you absolutely breathless. Highly recommended!”
—Brian Keene
“The pace never lets up as McKinney takes us through the zombie apocalypse in real time—every second of terror is explored in depth as the world goes to hell.”
—David Wellington, author of Monster Island
“Dead City is an absolute must-read for zombie lovers, but McKinney’s excellent storytelling makes it a great read for anyone who loves the thrill of a gruesomely delicious page-turner.”
—Fran Friel, Bram Stoker Award–nominated author of Mama’s Boy and Other Dark Tales
“Dead City is a zombie tour de force—the story moves along at breakneck speed and never lets up. Joe McKinney knows how to toy with readers’ emotions, masterfully capturing the essence of humanity in the face of unspeakable horror.”
—Amy Grech, author of Apple of My Eye and Blanket of White
“Joe McKinney’s Dead City is a tense, thrill-a-page nightmare, written with great passion and authority. Surely one of the best zombie novels ever set down in blood.”
—Lisa Morton, two-time Bram Stoker Award–winner
“Dead City wastes no time jumping straight into mile-a-minute thrills and gruesome action. This seminal zombie novel culminates in a heart-wrenching finale, and I found that as the undead hordes multiplied, so too did my respect and admiration for author Joe McKinney. If you like your thrillers served with an extra helping of intensity, you’re going to love Dead City!”
—Joel A. Sutherland, Bram Stoker Award–nominated
author of Frozen Blood
“Dead City is an action packed, pedal-to-the-metal zombie novel that never loses sight of its humanity. McKinney uses his background as a homicide detective to bring a level of realism to his vision of the apocalypse that is both urgent and frightening. A timely nightmare that you will not put down. I can’t wait to see where this series leads.”
—Gregory Lamberson, author of Personal Demons and Johnny Gruesome
“McKinney writes zombies like he’s been gunning them down all of his life.”
—Weston Ochse, Author of Empire of Salt
“Dead City is a full-throttle page burner that torques up the terror and does not let up. You’ll want the shotgun seat for this wild ride. Bring a crash helmet.”
—J. L. Comeau, Countgore.com
“Welcome to Joe McKinney’s Dead City universe, a relentless thrill ride where real characters do bloody things on nightmare streets. Break out the popcorn, you’re in for a real treat.”
—Harry Shannon, author of Dead and Gone
“Dead City is a well-written and compelling first novel. A scary, fast-paced ride, full of hair-raising twists and turns that keep the reader spellbound. Do yourself a favor and snag a copy . . . thank me later.”
—Gene O’Neill, author of Taste of Tenderloin and Deathflash
“Fast-paced, entertaining . . . five headshots out of five.”
—D. L. Snell, coauthor of Demon Days
“A fantastic tale of survival horror that starts with a bang and never lets up.”
—Zombiehub.com
“McKinney continues to lead the genre of zombie fiction.”
—Craig DiLouie, author of The Infection
“Mutated delivers pulse-pounding action with precision, intelligence, and most importantly, heart. McKinney proves once again that he understands the power of the zombie subgenre better than any other writer.”
—Peter Giglio, author of Anon and co-author of The Dark