Dead City

by Joe McKinney
Dead City cover
Good Books rating 4.17
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  • ID: 4964
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
Crappy Movie Reviews · 2023-06-15
great 4.00

The book is praised for its engaging zombie story, perfect for fans of the genre. The reviewer enjoys the shuffling monsters and the overall horror elements.

This reviewer is a self-proclaimed zombie enthusiast and they found Dead City to be a great addition to the zombie genre. They appreciate the classic elements of shuffling monsters and the overall horror atmosphere. The story is gripping and well-paced, making it an enjoyable read for anyone who loves a good zombie tale. The reviewer suggests that if you enjoy monsters that are both terrifying and deceased, this book is definitely worth your time.

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    I'm a sucker for all things zombie and Dead City is a great zombie novel.

    If you like your monsters shuffling and deceased, you will enjoy this.

    Dead City is a great zombie novel.

Unobtainium13 · 2011-10-15
impressive 4.50

The debut novel is impressive for its writing and unique take on the zombie genre. It stands out as a notable piece of horror fiction.

This reviewer finds Joe McKinney's debut novel, Dead City, to be quite impressive, especially considering it's his first work. They appreciate the unique take on the zombie genre and the overall quality of the writing. The story is engaging and well-crafted, making it a notable piece of horror fiction. The reviewer suggests that it's a must-read for fans of the genre, as it offers something fresh and exciting. The novel's ability to stand out in a crowded field is commendable, and the reviewer enjoys the way it pushes the boundaries of traditional zombie stories.

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    Joe McKinney's debut novel, Dead City, is quite an impressive piece of writing for a first-timer.

    It's doubly impressive for taking the zombie genre and doing something unique with it.

    Dead City is quite an impressive piece of writing.

The Guilded Earlobe · 2011-06-18
enjoyable 4.00

The hero's fallibility adds depth to the story, making it more relatable. The tense scenes are well-described and emotionally engaging.

One of the standout aspects of Dead City, according to this reviewer, is the protagonist, Eddie Hudson, who is portrayed as quite fallible. This makes him more relatable and adds depth to the story. The reviewer also highlights the tense nature of some scenes, which are well-described and emotionally engaging. The characters are believable, and the emotional states are well-conveyed, making for an enjoyable listen. The reviewer appreciates the way the story unfolds and the emotional investment it encourages.

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    One of the things I loved about Dead City is that the hero, Eddie Hudson, is quite fallible.

    You believed in the main characters and shared in the emotional state of affairs.

    An enjoyable listen.

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