![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The authors did exhaustive research to make sure they had the layout of the ship and the life on the ship correct. They also wanted to avoid retelling other zombie stories, so they focused their research on the Titanic and built the zombie part of the story in a way that was true to their story. Using a historical aspect is a good touchstone to get readers interested, but ultimately the story should supersede the hook for the thing to really hum.” When asked how their book fits into the popular niche of zombie fiction, the authors explain, “Deck Z definitely draws upon the existing zombie canon, yet we hope it adds a couple nuances to the genre. He may be safe from the German army, but he finds himself aboard the Titanic. ![]() Weiss’s studies show that there may yet be a cure, but when he discovers the military plans to use the disease as a weapon, he procures the only sample and heads for America. Deck Z: The Titanic is a new book (their first novel) by semi-local authors Chris Pauls and Matt Solomon that chronicles the story of German scientist Theodor Weiss who discovers a strange plague that ravages its victims, transforming them into monsters hungry for flesh. As an avid Halloween lover and frequent reader, I can’t imagine a better October release book than a novel about Zombies … on the Titanic. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Monday doesn't want to give it up because he needs the key in order to continue his reign, but Sneezer convinces him to as the Will states Monday must give the key to a suitable heir but after Arthur dies, Monday will once again regain control of the Key. They discuss a key and whether or not to give it to Arthur. The first man's name is Sneezer, an old man, who pushes the younger man known as Mister Monday. While waiting for help, Arthur notices two strange-looking men materializing out of thin air. Two of his schoolmates, Ed and Leaf, stop to help him use his inhaler before running to get help. He collapses during an outdoor cross country run during gym because of his severe asthma. On Earth, a boy named Arthur Penhaligon is at a new school. Mister Monday is afflicted with the deadly sin of Sloth. The other books in the series are: Grim Tuesday, Drowned Wednesday, Sir Thursday, Lady Friday, Superior Saturday and Lord Sunday. Mister Monday is the first novel in the Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix. ![]() ![]() ![]() That one came out first, but unlike Jinks' novel, Keeble's is actually funny. Reading Fang Girl, I couldn't help but think of another parody of vampire fiction I read, The Reformed Vampire Support Group. ![]() Keeble does a great job of balancing humor and an actual, convincing plot. They've got some awesome powers, like being able to see through the eyes of other vampires in their bloodline, and some serious flaws, like being incredibly OCD. Her vampire mythos is definitely my favorite aspect of the novel. Well, Keeble shows that there's still room for innovation. You would think it wouldn't be possible to put a fun, new spin on them anymore, without totally going insane with the mythology. ![]() Vampires have been done to death, in just about every way possible. Fang Girl is precisely what I hoped it would be: a light, hilarious read, the perfect snack to break up the depressing fare I generally read. ![]() |