Literature & FictionASIN: B00RBNQ2NS

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Doomware

Kuzack, Nathan

by Nathan Kuzack

★★★★★5.02 confirmed internal ratings

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A post-apocalyptic zombie horror novel. Followed by the sequel Holohive. The evolution of the human race went too far... It is a future time, when brain-based cybernetic computers are all but universal throughout humanity. A computer virus of unprecedented potency has swept across the globe, laying waste to technology and leaving half the world's population dead. The other half are neither dead nor alive – they are zombies, reanimated not by witchcraft, but by the virus infecting their brainware.

David Lawney – an acybernetic, whose body inexplicably rejected brainware as a child – has survived the disaster in a London now teeming with horrors. Haunted by memories of society's mistreatment of his kind, living in constant fear of a gruesome death, somehow David must find the strength and courage needed to protect a fellow survivor, a young boy, whose existence may hold the key to the only remaining record of all human history.

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Recommended for mature readers due to graphic language, violence and MM sexual content.

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Recommended for mature readers due to graphic language, violence and MM sexual content.

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AuthorNathan Kuzack
GenreLiterature & Fiction
LanguageEnglish
ASINB00RBNQ2NS
Rating5.0 / 5
StatusLIVE

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2 confirmed reader reviews.

5.0

A different kind of zombie love story

This book is not a typical Zombie story. It is a Zombie love story. It is also a story about technology gone wrong. A new autonomous technology allowed humans to surpass the physical limits of their bodies, and for a time, life was good. But then a virus was released, and things went wrong, very wrong. It turned people into aggressive, mindless creatures.The main character, David Lawney, survived by accident because his body rejected the cybernetic implants. The implant operations failed three times, and they eventually stopped trying. After the virus, he thought he was the last man on earth and just struggled to get by each day until he found a young boy named Shawn. From that moment, David’s priorities changed. The boy’s survival became the center of his life. Then, just as David was on the verge of death from a Zombie attack, another man, Tarot Dugas, came to his rescue. The three of them formed a family, with both men devoted to the boy’s safety. Eventually, they decided to escape the city, but ran into even more danger. Without spoiling the story, I will say that how they escaped was a surprise.I really enjoyed the author’s writing style. It is rich, immersive, and descriptive, making it easy to picture the world he creates. Not every book makes me want to read every word, but this one did. Here’s a small sample to give you a sense of the style:Inhaling a huge lungful of air, he backed away from the bed as quickly as he would have done had it just burst into flames. What should he do? Who was there to call? He didn't even have a working phone. He checked his mobile; it was still useless. His breathing came rapid and deep, though he knew at the back of his head this was something he was contriving with himself to do. What he really wanted was to sit down and try to think, or maybe lie down and close his eyes, but neither of those felt like the right reaction to discovering dead parents. Tears would have been appropriate, but they felt a long way off. Hyperventilation was called for, at the very least.The story kept me turning pages and left me wanting more. What is interesting is that this book was originally published in 2014, long before AI reached its current state. The author gets extra credit for imagining the situation so well in advance of today’s technological advances. I am glad there is a sequel, HILOHIVE (Higher order LOgic Heuristic Immunosuppressant Virus Engineer).

5.0

Grim, Gripping, and Unforgettable

This is not your typical zombie novel—it’s darker, smarter, and incredibly original. The mix of cybernetics, technology gone wrong, and classic horror makes for a chillingly believable apocalypse. David is a compelling character, both haunted and resilient, and his struggle to survive in a destroyed London is intense and emotional. The writing doesn’t shy away from violence, language, or raw themes, which makes the world feel brutally real. If you’re looking for a fresh take on zombie horror with depth and grit, this book will stay with you long after the last page.