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Wow! I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Usually anything that has to do with a soldier goes pretty much the same way - finding family, or a lover, or getting a lover, looking for the cure.... not this book. Completely different than anything I've read in the aspect it took none of those predictable turns. Fast paced and as promised without the cliches of other books this was a great read.The character isn't trying to save people for "honor" he does it for the much more human reason of trying to atone for his guilt. That in itself gives this a much more believable feel than other soldier based books. I haven't given many 5 stars to the books I've read but this one really deserved it and unlike many will be reread.


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I just finished this & found myself holding my breath through the last page praying for the happy ending...Yeah. This is a great book. I was totally wrapped up in it!

I really like the setting of the story. It was a realistic glimpse at how a Z apocalypse could go down in an area that's already experienced so much conflict & is the hub of so much amazing history. I'm not familiar with some of the locations mentioned but am going to reread it & google them for pictures. I started to initially but didn't want to break from reading )

*I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
Seven Days Dead is a really interesting book set during a zombie outbreak in contemporary Israel. The main character Tal Barzani, through whose eyes the story unfolds, is a Jew of Arabic ethnicity who begins the novel deep in a bottle trying to blot out his previous employment in covert operations for the State of Israel.

Tal emerges from his latest hangover to find Jerusalem burning and the infected overrunning the last bastions of governmental authority. Tal manages to escape from the city and brings along a diverse group of survivors. Some Jews, some Palestinians and even a couple of tourists. As none of these people is anywhere as skilled as he is at survival and combat Tal finds purpose in keeping them alive and uses that as a means to seek redemption for his previous sins.

The characters in this novel are all well realised and many challenge conventional stereotypes. As the novel progresses this small group must overcome old rivalries or perish. Not everyone is able to do this but the self sacrifice of some of the characters offers pause for thought and broaches topics much broader than a simple zombie novel.

That said, there is also plenty to interest the traditional zombie fan in this as every foray outside the very small safe zone is tense and the author's descriptions of combat against the zombies captures the chaotic and frightening nature of humans against the undead.

As this is a self published novel there are a few slight oddities the main one being the cover showing three people being crucified with a silhouette of a zombie in the background. Seeing this I expected some sort of hyper-Christian two-dimensional novel. Nothing could be further from the truth and later editions of this work would benefit from a new cover. Other production issues are seen in the type setting and lack of page numbers. More irritating is that the map of Jerusalem at the front of the book is so poorly realised as to be almost useless. These are, however minor quibbles and do not detract from the narrative.

Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone with an interest in zombie fiction but would also note it's more than just a 'shoot and chomp' sort of novel. Seven Days Dead is a thoughtful and well paced reflection on personal relations in the Middle East (with zombies) and deserves a wide audience.

Highly recommended.
Tal Barzani, Mizrahi Jew and formerly of the Israel Defense Force operations, is exactly the kind of guy you want on your side when facing down hungry zombies. With his military training and solid instincts, there are few better suited to push through the Levant in search of other survivors and supplies. Seven Days Dead opens as Tal awakens from a drunken bender to discover the world has drastically changed. Even as the Israeli streets are teeming with undead, Tal soon finds himself in the company of a group of mismatched survivors and resolves to lead them to safety.

In the tradition of Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days Later, author Christopher Johnson, a former U.S. Marine Sergeant, paints a gritty picture of a zombie apocalypse ravaging the Middle East. Although Johnson delivers the action in spades, there is little depth paid to the supporting characters beyond a general, basic scope. Johnson employs a straightforward narrative voice that feels a bit devoid of character. The writing is simple with much more telling than showing; character emotions and actions are distinctly provided rather than allowing the reader to imagine them through ornate description.

Despite his rampant alcoholism and guilt-stricken past, Tal proves a likeable enough protagonist. Johnson sketches a hardened albeit compassionate man willing to stick his neck out for his fellow humans, even at the risk of his own life. Unfortunately, everything has gone to hell by the end of the first chapter—before readers really know anything about Tal himself—and the zombie apocalypse quickly strips away life’s modern trappings, which may’ve proven helpful in gleaning better insight as to who Tal is outside of his military background.

The plot follows tried and true zombie clichés, which is not necessarily a bad thing since readers will be instantly familiar with the conventions. Yet, there is little in the way of innovation. Headshots remain the proven method for killing the undead. Bites and scratches can cause infection, and noise attracts. Only fleeting speculation is provided as to the origins of the zombie virus (if it is even a virus). Johnson resists ascribing any previous humanity to the undead, effectively conveying the zombies as faceless threats.

Seven Days Dead ultimately provides a semblance of hope, which is something of a rarity in this genre. By its nature zombie literature suffers from a certain nihilistic despair, yet there exists a handful of titles that embraces despair for its own sake (That’s right, Walking Dead, I’m talking about you!). Typographical errors, dreadful typesetting, and a sheer lack of page numbers distract from the narrative’s natural flow, but not enough to lessen the story’s appeal. Johnson’s debut should prove a satisfying read for fans of zombie fiction, survival horror, or military protagonists.

[DISCLAIMER This reviewer received a complimentary copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.]
This is an adventurous story of doing what it takes to stay alive in the holy land after the Zs are everywhere to be found Left to the imagination of the small group of unlikelys to stay alive and they find its not going their way and it won't be easy so BY NOW you can only ponder the spell of its pages
This was an enjoyable read that kept me coming back for more. I want to find out what happens next. Will this be a series?
Wow! I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Usually anything that has to do with a soldier goes pretty much the same way - finding family, or a lover, or getting a lover, looking for the cure.... not this book. Completely different than anything I've read in the aspect it took none of those predictable turns. Fast paced and as promised without the cliches of other books this was a great read.The character isn't trying to save people for "honor" he does it for the much more human reason of trying to atone for his guilt. That in itself gives this a much more believable feel than other soldier based books. I haven't given many 5 stars to the books I've read but this one really deserved it and unlike many will be reread.