THE INFECTION, a novel of the zombie apocalypse by Craig DiLouie

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Permalink Reply by Craig DiLouie on June 10, 2011 at 11:03pm

Reviews for THE INFECTION:

 

"Not just another zombie story ... DiLouie takes everything you know and love about the world and turns it into something else entirely. Unflinching horror and surreal, almost dream-like imagery combine to make THE INFECTION a disturbing, nightmarish read."

 - David Moody, author of HATER and AUTUMN

 

"With THE INFECTION, Craig DiLouie takes readers on a wild ride into the darkest regions of zombie territory. Brilliant and terrifying!"

 - New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry, author of ROT & RUIN and PATIENT ZERO

 

"A stand out book in an otherwise glutted genre ... the author’s style is perfectly suited to the urgency of his tale ... alternates his real-time with flashbacks of each individual’s story, effectively writing realistic people who escape stereotype ...Another step above for DiLouie is the advanced language and detail he uses ... Best of all, DiLouie writes in an entire cast of hideous monsters and does a fabulous job describing them in gruesome detail."

 - Fangoria.com

 

"28 Days Later meets The Mist ... action-packed zombie mayhem that you won't want to put down ... a definite page turner right from the get-go all the way to the insanely intense final scene."

 - Tony Schaab, TheGOREScore.com

 

"THE INFECTION by Craig DiLouie is one of the best novels I have read in a long time ...This is great writing—relentless and unflinching ... If I had to sum up the book in three words it would simply read: 'Oh my God!' It is that rare novel ... that 'happens to you.' You are not merely a reader but a victim of the Hell it portrays. It leaves you numb from the assault. I highly recommend this book to anyone. I read a book or two a week and still will probably never forget this one. It is that damn good!"

 - HorrorReview.com

 

"THE INFECTION is a page-turner of the highest order... one of the most emotional, unsettling, and satisfying takes on the zompocalyse yet to see print ... I'm hereby citing DiLouie as a must-read author. Here's hoping for an extremely short wait to his next published offering."

 -Chuck McKenzie for Necroscope

 

"What sets this book apart is its explorations of the individual characters and the choices they make in order to survive ... If you’re looking for a character-driven zombie apocalypse novel, you’ll find it in the pages of THE INFECTION."

 -Darkeva for Hellnotes.com

 

"A brilliant zombie novel ... a great fix for any zombie lover who wants an all-out apocalyptic tale with hardened and scared survivors. One of the best zombie books I’ve read."

 -THE FRINGE Magazine

 

"From the very first chapter of this post-apocalyptic novel, I was drawn into this story of not just horror, but of sacrifice ... This book proves that just because it's 'indie' horror doesn't mean it couldn't stand alongside the greats. The book is simply stunning."

 - Rhonny Rheaper, Dollar Bin Horror

 

“Gives the reader something very exciting and different ... the scenes with the infected are particularly terrifying … I would recommend this novel to any reader."

 - LivingDeadMedia.com

 

"DiLouie describes abominations that would rival HP Lovecraft’s leviathans. He goes to nightmarish extremes when pairing the brutal twists of the viral outbreak with the amorality of various people that the survivors encounter ... I loved reading every moment of this traumatic horror novel."

 -Zombiephiles.com

 

"DiLouie is an excellent storyteller who knows how to craft an artfully gritty and horrific undead scenario ... a scenario that is both impressive in scope, and a frighteningly nightmarish twisting of the zombie formula."

 - AWilltoAct.com

 

"A fast-paced action-filled romp with 28 DAYS LATER-style infected humans and Lovecraftian monsters terrorizing humanity and spreading love and joy to a ravaged world ... a fun, quick, violent read."

 - Monster Man 

 

"Fans of the genre will love this, it’s everything the recent TV show THE WALKING DEAD aspires to be. Throw in a couple of RESIDENT EVIL type monsters and the heart of 28 DAYS LATER and you have all the best elements of a zombie story in one place."

 - Ric's Reviews

 

"This is an excellent book of the apocalypse, creative and wild from the start; from how the infection occurs to the results it yields, and the characters that inhabit its pages are just about as compelling as any I have ever seen."

 - Patrick D'Orazio, author of COMES THE DARK

 

"This story grabbed me from the first chapter and never let go. THE INFECTION rises well above other books in the zombie genre."

 - Sheri Jenkins White, Xombas.com

 

"A good read ... DiLouie raises the action and strangeness up by levels over the course of the book, in convincing strongly written prose. He goes from moments of stillness and calm to breakneck madness at the drop of a hat."

 - RevolutionSF

 

"A brilliantly written and exceptional tale ... Those interested in your own apocalyptic preparation could use this book as a manual for preparing the mind for survival. Pick it up. You'll be glad you did."

 - Zombie Apocalypse Preparation

 

"An excellent novel ... Lots of action here to keep horror readers enthralled. Pick this one from Permuted Press and step into a survivalist world... a story that puts you against the Infection."

 - 28DaysLaterAnalysis.com

 

"DiLouie has managed to create characters I could enjoy and relate to, monsters that chill the blood, and an entirely new way to look at the apocalypse."

 - ZombieSlam.com

 

"A worthwhile addition to the genre."

 -Rigor Mortis Magazine

 

"Intense and graphic, with some surprise moments of humor and tragedy ... This is a completely engrossing read."

 -Swamp Dweller blog

 

"A great story, filled with all the gruesomeness and monster madness that zombie and horror fans will love, mixed with good stories of man struggling to keep his humanity and his will to survive. Highly recommended."

 - A Life in the Day

 

"Kept me turning pages to find out what would happen next, and I had a difficult time finding a place to put down the book and do something else ... THE INFECTION was a fun read that was well worth my time."

 - Duffbert's Random Musings

Permalink Reply by Heather Eberly on June 11, 2011 at 8:18am

I really like this book. I was sad that Ethan didnt reunite with his family though. I guess that's an unrealistic view of the zompoc haha.

Permalink Reply by Craig DiLouie on June 11, 2011 at 5:24pm

Thanks for that, Heather! I'm glad you enjoyed the read!

Craig

Permalink Reply by Scatoma on June 11, 2011 at 11:52pm

I'm such a doosh for not owning this book. I love my PP shelf and this will fit in nicely. I will order it this week.

Permalink Reply by Craig DiLouie on June 12, 2011 at 10:09pm

Thanks, Scatoma--hope you enjoy it!

 

Craig

Permalink Reply by Heather Eberly on June 13, 2011 at 8:11am

I read something else to.... Before Tooth and NAil. Gah! I cant remember what it was though.

Permalink Reply by Komrad Wayne on June 16, 2011 at 5:39pm

Yes, this is the next book I want, Ive read some reviews and it sounds fantastic!!!

Permalink Reply by Craig DiLouie on July 8, 2011 at 3:25am

Thanks, Wayne! Hope you enjoy the read!

Craig

Permalink Reply by ROUGHTRADE on November 7, 2011 at 6:19pm

Really liked this book. He sort of lost steam at the end, but still a good read.

Permalink Reply by David P. Forsyth on March 7, 2012 at 9:08pm

Hi Craig.  Wanted to let you know that reading Tooth and Nail on kindle was one of the things that encouraged me to write my own zombie apocalypse book(s).  I released "Voyage of the Dead" on Kindle two months ago and will release the sequel, "Flotilla of the Dead" later this month.  I look forward to reading "Infection" as soon as I have some spare time.  If it is anything like "Tooth and Nail" I'm sure I will love it.

PS: I would love to get some feedback from you on "Voyage of the Dead" too.  I'm on GoodReads and will post an entry here too.  Long live the undead genre!

Permalink Reply by Craig DiLouie on March 7, 2012 at 9:43pm

I'm glad you enjoyed TOOTH AND NAIL, David. Congratulations on the publication of your books. I'd be happy to take look at VOYAGE OF THE DEAD, although with time constraints being what they are right now, it might be a while before I would be able to respond. Send the Kindle file to craig@infectedwar.com at your convenience.

Craig

Permalink Reply by Craig DiLouie on March 10, 2012 at 1:04am

Thanks for that, Silk Toxik! THE KILLING FLOOR, the sequel to THE INFECTION, is coming out in May 2012! Hope you'll check it out!

(We're also working on a possible movie deal for TOOTH AND NAIL--I hope to have more to report on that soon...)

Craig