Review of Dead Reckoning

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I feel like I can learn about better reviewing techniques from your review. Your review also intrigues me to delve deeper into this book. Perhaps as a note, you may need to add a section on who this book is suitable for, as I agree there are parts that are not suitable for children to read. Thanks for the post!
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Thanks for your excellent review. I agree with you that the author created a masterpiece that keeps you glued to the pages. I sampled the first four chapters of David K. Hall's Dead Reckoning: Book II of the Nights of the Apocalypse Series (Kindle Edition). The opening chapter describes a grotesque and horrific battle between zombies and a powerful mercenary nicknamed Icepick in a hotel room he shared with a prostitute on New Year's Eve in the French quarters of New Orleans. The next chapter switches to the day before the battle and provides the background leading up to it. What impressed me most was how well the author introduced and built the profiles of his characters. The editing is superb, and his writing style flows effortlessly from page to page enjoyably and entertainingly. The story is a great read, especially for the diehard fans of zombie apocalypses.
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The book "Dead Reckoning" by David K. Hall is an attempt to predict what might happen in the future and what selfish leaders and scientists might do to this world, because they are corrupt and will corrupt the world when they release a virus in order to destroy the world and spread chaos and instability. The idea of the book revolves around this. The topic and its completion is a book that belongs to the science fiction book category. Successful review :techie-studyinggray:
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I appreciated how you set the ominous tone right from the start, painting a vivid picture of the perilous new world order where not just the undead, but desperate survivors pose a major threat. The way you described the palpable tension and urgency to the characters' struggle for survival has me eager to experience that narrative thrill ride firsthand.
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If you enjoy the zombie apocalypse genre, Dead Reckoning is likely to check all the expected boxes: exciting action, cliffhangers, and hard decisions. Think if the book has any new plot twists or if it copies the established tropes. Congrats on #BOTD
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We have all heard those stories. What if this world gets destroyed? What if zombies become real? This book seems to be one of such stories. I hope you enjoy it. Congratulations on BOTD, and best wishes for future projects.
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"Dead Reckoning: Book Two of The Nights of the Apocalypse Series by David K. Hall is a gripping tale of survival amidst a zombie apocalypse, featuring diverse characters, intense action, and thought-provoking scientific elements. A must-read for fans of suspenseful thrillers and unconventional romance.
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"Dead Reckoning: Book II of the Nights of the Apocalypse Series" by David K. Hall offers readers a thrilling dive into a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. With its gripping narrative and intense action sequences, this sci-fi thriller promises an adrenaline-pumping reading experience.
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I cannot understand why scientists and leaders would release something that will turn people into zombies. I suppose there is some profit to be made somewhere along the line. I do believe that people would become so agitated in this kind of survival mode that they would kill anything and everything that they see as a threat to their survival. Thank you for the insightful review.
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An unconventionally romantic science fiction book "Dead Reckoning" by David K. Hall, which portrays story of selfish leaders and scientists who release a gain-of-function virus.
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An unconventionally romantic science fiction book "Dead Reckoning" by David K. Hall, which portrays a story of selfish leaders and scientists who release a gain-of-function virus.
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The reviewer effectively highlights the gripping nature of the plot, which revolves around a zombie apocalypse triggered by a gain-of-function virus. They emphasize the tension and suspense that keeps readers glued to the pages, eagerly anticipating what happens next.
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This second installment promises a journey marked by desperate struggles, shifting alliances, and the ever-present question: when one has no more, one has no more left worth fighting for. Congrats on #BOTD
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Dead Reckoning: Book Two of The Nights of the Apocalypse Series by David K. Hall sounds like a gripping and intense continuation of the zombie apocalypse narrative. The themes of intrigue, action, and suspense create a sense of urgency and keep readers engaged throughout the story.
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