Cameron Trost
Written on Dec 26, 2021
The characters are spot on in this story and Zachary brings the setting to life with vivid the vivid descriptions of a man who knows the Aussie wilderness. The houseboat is a great touch, providing a focal point for the conflict in store. The writing is rough and to-the-point, befitting the length and breakneck pace of the plot.
Is this story for you? The choice is easy to make, and while we're so often told not to judge a book by its cover, you absolutely can in this case. Cora is a tough woman with the will to survive and the strength to make it through. If you like strong, independent heroines, brutal action in the wilderness, and reptilian foes, you'll love this novella.
Lastly, and on a personal note, Zachary hails the same city as me; Brisbane, Australia, and although I may be biased, I think we have a hell of a lot more literary talent back home than we're given credit for. I look froward to being dropped into more of Zachary Ashford's apocalytpic wastelands.