The first few books (0-3) of this boxed set are a
horror/thriller/apocalyptic take on the "zombie infection".
Frank is in the drunk tank again, and Dan is extremely
relieved to be on the way home from his shift and not have to deal with Frank's
drunken raving. A call from his relief brings him back to the station to find
Frank dead. His body mutilated and his eyes like no human's eyes should be. On
arriving home things are mayhem-his wife sits waiting for him with a butcher's
knife and his daughter is missing. What is happening in the town of St
Matthews? What is the infection spreading through the townsfolk turning them
into killers, and how can it be stopped? So begins the first story in the set
about the infection The Agency wants to use to reset the world. Each story
tells of a different section of the total and introduces the different
characters, how they meet up and what they can do to save humanity.
The tone throughout the book, especially for its genre, was too
formal. For instance when Dan is looking for his daughter "He held out
hope that she had been able to find assistance", crosses his mind. That
seems far too polite for a desperate man searching for his daughter with a band
of flesh eating monsters raging around him. As the set progresses the tone
drops its formality and the reading flow becomes more comfortable.
The books themselves are rather short and I was able to read
the set in one sitting. While a good storyline, Contamination brings nothing
new to the "zombie-like" infected eating each other, reasons for zombie
viruses being created and how the good guys win, basic plot. Book three doesn't
end on a cliff hanger and if you wish to end the series there you can, or
continue with book four to pick up a storyline left earlier.
A solid story, no major editing mistakes and an entertaining
read. For me it wasn't spectacular and would fall into the run of the mill
zombie story. For those expecting proper horror, blood, gore and
guts-unfortunately this isn't for you.
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