There’s nothing stunningly unique or groundbreaking about this novel, but it’s a great read anyway. The story is ho hum: A virus has spawned hordes of zombies, and a platoon of soldiers has to fight its way through New York to a research facility. This could be any Netflix zombie flick if it weren’t so entertaining. The characters are real, and the action doesn’t insult the reader’s intelligence. Also—crucially—the outcome isn’t a foregone conclusion. The good guys might get chomped in the end—and we actually kinda don’t want that to happen. The writing is tight and convincing—pure popcorn with an extra layer of butter. Four blood-dripping stars out of five. Reviewed on April 21, 2022