Compared to the secrets of the human heart, killing zombies is a snap. Urban farmer Miranda Tucci is lucky to be alive in what’s left of California’s Silicon Valley, even if her love life is as lively as the average zombie. But when an old flame turns up at nearby Santa Clara University, she begins to wonder if her luck might be changing. A ruthless governing council controls the cure for the … zombie virus. When Miranda joins a plot to steal it the ghosts of her past collide with the present. Will the vaccine continue to be used for political advantage, or can Miranda survive long enough to usher in a new age of civilization? It’s only the fate of humanity that’s suddenly resting on her shoulders… if she can bring her love life back from the dead, how tough can saving the world be?
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Love in an Undead Age, is a cannibalistic treat for fans of romance and the horror genres. A.M. Geever’s work introduces us to Miranda Tucci, a zombie-killing-ass-kicking-organic-farming-revolutionary-catholic-girl. She is a complicated and fascinating protagonist.
Every entry into the cannon of “Zombie Fiction” is created with acrid smoke and broken-mirrors. Geever doesn’t really know what it is like to live in a Post-Apocalyptic Hellscape, but she has skillfully spun a convincing yarn. The corruption, horror, lust, greed, bravery, piety, and love don’t seem an illusion.
This is a thoughtful, frightening, sexy and entertaining novel.
Wonderful book. It’s such an original take on the zombie genre, never forgetting that human survivors are just that … human, with all the desires, complexities, foibles, strengths and weaknesses that entails. You won’t always agree with a character’s choices, but you believe. In times of crisis, some people respond with courage, others with denial, selfishness, desperation, practicality, hope or stoicism. Humanity is on full display in this gripping zombie story.
Terrific read! Action, intrigue, horror, humor, real-world science, and spectacular plot twists. Highly recommended.
I cant believe this is the authors first book. Its amazing!!! Miranda is a kickass heroine and all the other supporting characters are great as well. I loved every minute. I cant wait for the next book in the series!
This book goes through all kinds of romantic twist. There are also twist I will not mention. This is a very romantic and yet thrilling zombie fighting story. The writing is very good and the characters are really really good.
This is a long book but it is also one you can put down and pick back up later without losing track of what was happening. A great read and the ending is, well you will find out when you buy it. A true 5 star book.
I loved this book! I loved the story, the characters, especially Miranda, and how much more this book had in it than I expected. If you’re looking for an entertaining fast read that encompasses romance in a zombie story then you should definitely check this book out! I can’t wait to read more!
Final Rating: 5 Stars
A most excellent book— gripping plot, interesting characters, plenty of action, humor, non-cringe-y sex scenes, twists and turns, a few good laugh-out-loud spots— it has everything. I especially love how the story moves along at a good clip and how the main character isn’t perfect, but you are rooting for her anyhow. The clear writing style lets you easily see the movie version of this book in your mind while you’re reading it. Perfect book for a summer beach weekend or for curling up with on a rainy day. Eagerly anticipating Book 2 in the series.
This is more than a zombie book. This book was an action packed page turner, with many twists I did not see coming. It has a great love story and a memorable cast of characters, and is pretty funny at times. I am looking forward to the next installment of this story.
Love in an Undead Age isn’t like other Zombie Apocalypse books. And that’s what makes it great.
It’s not about how people survive when society falls apart and they are no longer at the top of the food chain. It’s about the society that has sprung up in its wake, and what a society it is! The government that controls a vaccine that keeps people from turning into zombies is corrupt, and uses the vaccine to keep the people under its thumb. But there’s also a community of Jesuit priests who are secretly planning to give that government a serious comeuppance.
It’s also a love story, but not a girl-meets-boy romance. It doesn’t throw together people who would never have met if not for the fall of humanity. It’s messy, complicated, and grown up. The lovers don’t always act as you think they will or should, but that’s half the fun.
It’s also an adventure that takes off when that Jesuit comeuppance is put into motion. As Bette Davis said in All About Eve, “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.”
This is a great book that hooked me hard. I predict that it will hook you, too.
Love in an Undead Age, the debut novel by A.M. Geever, is gripping. It’s multi-genre – zombies, romance, adventure, and suspense – and pulls off every one.
The heroine, Miranda Tucci, is a survivor. She’s complex, flawed, and relatable. She does not always make good choices, but I still rooted for her because fundamentally, she tries to do the right thing. But she lived through the zombie apocalypse and the lessons it taught her means she is making those choices from a very different context than ours. Had zombies never happened, I don’t think she would make the same choices, but in the context of the world she lives in, they make sense.
Set in the world of the zombie apocalypse, it is unlike the vast majority of books in the genre because it begins a decade after zombies first appeared. We aren’t told how the characters survived, but instead plopped into the world they live in. Personally, I love this style of world building. I like learning about the world and how it functions in dribs and drabs, which are well placed and paced in this story.
This book is also a love story that didn’t always go where I thought it would, but ended up where I hoped it would. And it’s an adventure, since Miranda is part of plot that hopes to not only save humanity, but to topple a corrupt government.
This book had lots of twists and turns, with characters that were complex and well drawn. It was also very funny at times, which doesn’t sound like it could work, but it does. The author took her time setting up the intertwining storylines. It never dragged, but when it all comes together it’s like a punch to the face that starts a riot, and it just gets more intense all the way to the end. I am anxiously awaiting the next installment of this story, and I sincerely hope that it’s made into an audiobook at some point. It would be a great story for a road trip.
This book was so confusing, in a good way. It had lots of twists and turns, The characters had me second guessing what I thought was going to happen. It was very interesting and exciting. Can’t wait to read the next book.
I am a huge fan of the apocalyptic/post apocalyptic genre. I have to say this was an exciting read! I don’t suffer badly written books with poor grammar, and I will just stop reading if that’s what I encounter. Not the case here! Well written, and thoughtfully laid out. I usually read books that start with the “outbreak”. Love in an Undead Age was different in that it mainly focuses on the aftermath, after some semblance of order has been restored (slightly corrupt, as it may be). I liked the main character, Miranda, she’s tough and resilient. She’s been hurt, however, she’s learned to thrive in this new world. I also enjoyed the part that religion played in this book and the stark differences between the Jesuit community and the fanatical community of New Jerusalem, I felt it really showed how one person can skew situations to work with their agenda. There were some really good twists and surprises, some revealed fairly shortly into reading and some revealed further in. I’m excited to read what A.M. Geever comes up with next!
Quick word of warning, this review will contain very MILD SPOILERS!
Despite being a huge horror fan, I rarely pick up zombie books, though I’m not really sure why. This was only my second foray into the sub-genre, and I was happy to find that I absolutely loved this. LOVE IN AN UNDEAD AGE is a story about surviving and finding love again in a post-apocalyptic world after zombies have attacked and society has found a tentative foothold again. It contains plenty of gripping zombie vs human action scenes (you know, the scenes that make you glance at the bottom of the page because you are so anxious about how it might turn out that you need the comfort of seeing your favorite character still talking down below), but it definitely isn’t just a book about people slogging through hordes and fighting their way out, and it isn’t about new love being born from adrenaline fueled situations that make you question if the couple really love each other, or only love each other in times of crisis.
The book follows three POV characters and their companions, revealing a world struggling to survive post-zombie, where a cure exists, but the elite few control its dissemination and do so to the detriment of others. I won’t get into spoiler territory beyond that, but I will say that LOVE IN AN UNDEAD AGE does explore the beauty and ugliness of religion and how it can both help and harm people in times of crisis. The characters are compelling, and though it does feature a love triangle (not something I typically enjoy), it does so in a mature and relatable manner that makes it really hard to ‘choose a team,’ and had me weighing decisions right along with our main protagonist (who I’m happy to say reached the same conclusion). It’s a story about love, pain and what motivates people’s actions, but it’s also action packed and definitely kept me on the edge of my proverbial seat on more than one occasion, legitimately fearing for the lives of these characters.
Zombies, horror, character drama, romance, action, and an insight into the power of faith (both good and bad) – this book has it all, and it’s definitely worth the read. Also there’s a dog, and who doesn’t love a good dog in their book?
I love zombie books. Was this the best…no, was this the worst by far no. Was it interesting at times, was it a bit boring at times. But that’s the thing about zombie books, you a little of all the emotions in one..just like you would if you were in a zompoc. There will be times your heart is racing b/c they are at your heals, there will be times you will be bored out of your mind b/c you can’t leave home.
Interested in seeing where this series goes. It’s not horribly graphic and gorey and it’s not pg it’s sort of somewhere in the middle. And how you could not love a FMC with a doggie sidekick.
I listened to the audio version and Jeanne Marshall was great with bringing the characters to life.
Audio ARC provide by StoryOrgin and I decided to leave an honest review.
A highly entertaining read, that had me hooked from the start, full of suspense, intrigue, and great plot twists. I really liked Miranda, her no nonsense, outspoken personality was refreshing, willing and able to take on zombies and politicians alike and take no prisoners! There was a lot goiing on, the ‘Jesuits’ were a surprising addition, and had some fantastic, quirky personalities that really added a great dimension to the story, while the corrupt council added some great ‘love to hate’ pesonalities to the plot. Great narration, can’t wait for the next book. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
This is a futuristic dystopian society set in a post-apocalyptic world in what once was Silicon Valley in California.
A ruthless governing council controls the cure for the zombie virus and post bite vaccine, leaving the rich enjoying the benefits of a safe and protected society. On the outside the world is ravaged by roaming zombies.
Along comes Miranda Tucci who revolutionized the idea of vertical farming, as OPS Director she keeps everyone fed while the Jesuit Fathers, Walter and Doug control the farms.
In a plot to steal the vaccine Miranda and her unlikely zombie killing friends set out to take the serum to be re-produced for all of civilization. Really, it’s only the fate of all humanity resting on their shoulders should their mission fail.
There is a post-apocalyptic romance wrapped inside an adventure that explores universal themes: love and loss, betrayal and redemption.
What I love most is the badass Miranda, her complexities and difficult romantic relationships make her so relatable. When you add in different types of zombies, two ex-lovers, perilous obstacles, a megalomaniac cult leader and a possible cure, you have a thrilling story.
I highly recommend this book for its storyline and characters.
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As an East Bay native, I love stories that take place in settings I’m familiar with, and this was a fun ride. The characters are love/hateable, the story is evolving and you can tell it’ll lead to some interesting twists down the road. Lots of action and descriptive fights. The narrator does a good job differentiating characters with her voices. Definitely a good series for those of us who like the zompoc genre.
Zombies and love, who knew it would be such a winning combination, kept me turning the pages, love it!
this book is awesome, couldn’t put it down!
What a great book! I love zombie books and this book had great characters and a very unpredictable plot that kept me up way past my bedtime.