Ex-Heroes is the first book in Peter Clines's Ex-Heroes series.Stealth. Gorgon. Regenerator. Cerberus. Zzzap. The Mighty Dragon. They were heroes, using their superhuman abilities to make Los Angeles a better place.
Then the plague of living death spread around the globe. Billions died, civilization fell, and the city of angels was left a desolate zombie wasteland.
Now, a year later, the Mighty Dragon and his companions protect a last few thousand survivors in their film-studio-turned-fortress, the Mount. Scarred and traumatized by the horrors they’ve endured, the heroes fight the armies of ravenous ex-humans at their citadel’s gates, lead teams out to scavenge for supplies—and struggle to be the symbols of strength and hope the survivors so desperately need.
But the hungry ex-humans aren’t the only threats the heroes face. Former allies, their powers and psyches hideously twisted, lurk in the city’s ruins. And just a few miles away, another group is slowly amassing power . . . led by an enemy with the most terrifying ability of all.
Peter Clines's books are damn fun. After reading 14, I knew I had to see what Clines would do with superheroes and zombies. I was not disappointed.
I'm starting to find I enjoy superhero books. I read Raymond Rose's The Fire Inside a couple of years ago, and I really enjoyed it. I've been wanting some more superhero action. I didn't dream they would be fighting zombies. Win!
There are two things I want when I'm reading a zombie book: science and something new. Ex-Heroes has both. I was surprised and so pleased to find an adequate connection between the superheroes and the zombies. There was also a lot of just plain zombie fun, too.
If you aren't sick of zombies yet and you want something fun to read, Ex-Heroes will provide you with some good entertainment.
7/10: Recommended Read
Discussion:
So let me hear it - are you still loving the zombies or have you had enough? As for superheroes, if you've read a superhero book you loved, I'd love to have some recommendations.
So let me hear it - are you still loving the zombies or have you had enough? As for superheroes, if you've read a superhero book you loved, I'd love to have some recommendations.
I don't know that I could ever be over zombies, although sometimes I need to take a break. But zombies and superheroes? Okay!
ReplyDeleteI don't know that I'll ever be sick of zombies either! But yes, I am definitely up for anything that has a new spin on it. And superheroes?! Agh, I love them! I have to get to this one sooner rather than later - especially since my husband will likely steal it from me as soon as he realizes I have it!
ReplyDeleteI'm still totally loving zombies. I've never read a zombie story that includes super heroes so this sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love that you guys aren't sick of the zombies! I've become such a cynical reader lately. Sad blogger. ;) Seriously, though, superheroes! Too fun.
ReplyDeleteThe cover would make me overlook this, but the premises sounds good.
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