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Induction: A Zombie Novel (Time of Death) Paperback – June 17, 2014

by Shana Festa (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 300 ratings
When no one or nowhere is safe, where do you go to escape the monsters?

In a few short days, 37 year old Emma Rossi’s hard work will finally pay off. She will don her cap and gown and graduate with a degree in nursing, but not before she loses her first patient and is confronted with a new reality. In Cape Coral, Florida, a storm approaches. The dead are coming back to life.

And they’re hungry.

Infection ravages the Eastern Seaboard with alarming speed while attempts to contain the spread of infection fail. Within days, a small pocket of panicked survivors are all that remain of civilization. Fighting to survive the zombie apocalypse alongside her husband Jake and their dog Daphne, Emma comes face-to-face with her worst nightmare.

Relying on snarky wit and sheer determination, she is forced to commit atrocious acts to protect her family and avoid joining the ranks of the undead.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Time of Death
  2. Print length
    200 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Permuted Pr
  5. Publication date
    June 17, 2014
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1618682725
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1618682727
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Permuted Pr
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 17, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1618682725
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1618682727
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Time of Death
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 300 ratings

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Shana Festa

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Shana Festa grew up in the small town of Northborough Massachusetts. As an impressionable tike, she shared in her father's love for Horror, and spent most of her childhood hiding under the blankets worrying what nightmarish creature lurked in her closet. She grew up on a healthy diet of classics like Nightmare on Elm Street, Return of the Living Dead, American Werewolf in London, Child’s Play and Poltergeist.

Her writing career was born from her long-time addiction to terrifying tales. Under her alter ego, The Bookie Monster, Shana reviews horror and paranormal books, with an emphasis on zombie fiction. Her altruistic beliefs fuse seamlessly with The Bookie Monster's mission to provide readers with honest reviews and to provide authors with a platform to promote their labors of love.

Shana holds a degree in nursing and now resides in Cape Coral, Florida with her husband and two adorable dogs. In addition to her apocalyptic series, TIME OF DEATH, she is a founding member of AT HELL'S GATES, a horror anthology series dedicated to supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces through the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

Shana loves hearing from readers. Visit her author website, www.shanafesta.com for more information on Shana and her writing. She can also be found on Twitter, @BookieMonsterSF, and Facebook, www.facebook.com/timeofdeath.book.

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Customers find this zombie novel engaging, with one review noting it's an action-packed tale packed with suspense. The book features strong female characters and a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. Customers appreciate the writing style, with one review highlighting how the inner dialogues and responses rang true, and they enjoy the humor that makes them laugh and cry.

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43 customers mention "Plot"43 positive0 negative

Customers love the plot of this zombie book, describing it as an incredible tale that goes beyond typical zombie fiction, with one customer noting its suspenseful narrative and another mentioning its smartass snark.

"...If you’re a fan of action-packed yet character-driven zombie tales, then I highly recommend you read the Time of Death books." Read more

"...Filled with tension, drama, gore, humor, hungry undead, and more gore, it’s a fun read...." Read more

"...Time of Death: Induction is very changeable with its story line. The reader won't know what happens until they get to the last word...." Read more

"Induction is an awesome debut novel! The plot is based around Emma Rossi, a 37 year old nursing student, her husband Jake, and her dog Daphne...." Read more

37 customers mention "Readability"34 positive3 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful and fun read, with one customer mentioning it kept them reading into the wee hours.

"...The main character, Emma Rossi, is perfectly flawed in a way that makes her endearing to readers...." Read more

"...tension, drama, gore, humor, hungry undead, and more gore, it’s a fun read. Let’s face it: zombie stories can be a dime a dozen...." Read more

"...make you laugh, sigh, fume, cry... that my friends is a novel worth reading...." Read more

"...Reader, be warned, expect nothing from this novel except an extraordinary read!" Read more

29 customers mention "Character development"29 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the strong female characters, with one customer specifically mentioning the relationship between Emma and Jake.

"...The writing is solid and the plot moves along quickly. Emma is a strong character with a snarky attitude but is determined to find the silver lining..." Read more

"...Yet, Emma and the other characters feel so natural, grounded in our reality, that they aren’t just zombie fodder...." Read more

"...I enjoyed learning all of this, because good character development is vital to a great novel...." Read more

"...The cast of characters are very credible too...." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing style"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one customer noting that the inner dialogues and responses rang true, while another mentions being riveted to every word.

"...Emma Rossi, is perfectly flawed in a way that makes her endearing to readers...." Read more

"...Its very wording enables to reader to visualize the rot of each zombie appearing in the story...." Read more

"...I think for a first book it was very well written. LOVED the fact that although a Nurse (in training), she actually did not know everything!!..." Read more

"...It is hard to believe this is a debut novel. It is so well written. It has everything one looks for in an entertaining read...." Read more

15 customers mention "Humor"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, noting it makes them laugh and cry.

"...Filled with tension, drama, gore, humor, hungry undead, and more gore, it’s a fun read...." Read more

"...There are plenty of humorous moments in the book, especially having to do with the main character, who is also the narrator of the story...." Read more

"...But the whole story is lightened by a dose of smartass snark, unexpected humor, and the official mascot of the Time of Death zombie apocalypse,..." Read more

"...The scenes were gripping and the comedy parts helped as I am one that would be just like that and use sarcasm or humor when I am in a "wth"..." Read more

11 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with several noting its fast pace, and one customer highlighting its quick wit.

"...The pace of the novel is super fast and grabs you tighter than a zombie bite on the arm...." Read more

"Shana Festa's debut novel Time of Death: Induction is a fun, fast read. I thoroughly enjoyed every page!..." Read more

"...Instead, all the agony is built on the momentum shifts, crafted and edited well as the reader is lead in one perceived direction to be..." Read more

"...book.the only reason I have this book 4 stars is a couple of time frame inconsistencies and a little dragging in the story line..but I loved the..." Read more

8 customers mention "Emotional depth"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally rousing, with one review noting how the characters react to situations in believable ways.

"...They react to situations in believable ways, sometimes doing questionable things, but always making the reader ask themselves if they would do the..." Read more

"...This makes for an exciting, emotionally rousing read...." Read more

"...I consider it emotional drama in a good way, with out the tons of drawn out weeping and moping...." Read more

"...Great characters that engage you and make you care for them. An excellent balance between humor and horror...." Read more

7 customers mention "Interest"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging from start to finish, with one mentioning it kept them turning the pages.

"...The story moves at a good pace and keeps you engaged from start to finish...." Read more

"...I gave it 5 stars because it was well written, original and kept my attention throughout I am looking forward to continuing the journey with them..." Read more

"...I love Zombies, but this book told a real story and hooked me." Read more

"...knowledgeable, NO-ONE-IS-SAFE writing drew me in and held my attention the entire book. I fell for all of the characters and their quirks...." Read more

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  • J. Michel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, Action-packed, and Unforgettable!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2015
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    I love reading zombie books written by women, and Shana Festa’s Time of Death: Induction was no exception. Festa offers a unique take on the zombie apocalypse. The main character, Emma Rossi, is perfectly flawed in a way that makes her endearing to readers. You can’t help but root for the clumsy protagonist and her yappy dog, Daphne. I must say that I can’t stand zombie stories that kill dogs (I’m pointing my finger at I am Legend – shame, shame). I’ll try not to include any spoilers in my review, so I won’t give away what happens to the dog, but I will admit there are several nail-biting (paw-biting?) moments in the book.

    Emma and her husband, Jake, are at home when a zombie infection spreads through their city. The couple is soon forced to leave their house and venture into the dangerous streets to find another safe haven. Oh, did I mention there’s also a hurricane pummeling their town? The couple and their dog run into quite a few snafus but are fortunate enough to come across a group of soldiers. They work constantly to keep the group of civilians safe, but they are no match for the undead.

    The writing is solid and the plot moves along quickly. Emma is a strong character with a snarky attitude but is determined to find the silver lining in the darkest of times. A lot of the book is Emma’s inner monologue about what’s happening around her. In my opinion, the most important aspect of a zombie book is having a likeable main character. If readers don’t love the protagonist then the story is going to be difficult to get through. Shana Festa has done a brilliant job of creating a character who’s loveable, and you can’t help rooting for her.

    Zombie books rarely have happy endings, but there was a bit of hope at the conclusion of Time of Death, leaving room for the sequel. The second book in the series, Time of Death: Asylum, was published in December of 2014. I’m looking forward to cracking open the next book. If you’re a fan of action-packed yet character-driven zombie tales, then I highly recommend you read the Time of Death books.
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  • Tony Peak
    4.0 out of 5 stars A zombie apocalypse thrill ride.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
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    For those of you have can’t wait until the next season of The Walking Dead, Shana Festa’s novel is the perfect thing to tide you over. Filled with tension, drama, gore, humor, hungry undead, and more gore, it’s a fun read.

    Let’s face it: zombie stories can be a dime a dozen. The ambulance sirens, the collapse of civilization, the rotting neighbors who just won’t go away unless you shoot them in the head. What really matters in this horror subgenre is how the characters react to the situation, more so than how the zombies came to be. Shana’s story has that covered, while giving zombie fans all the viscera, apprehension, and false sense of security we all expect and demand. Though several familiar situations occur in her novel—find the military to see what’s happening, hide out on a boat, encounter a group of organized survivors, deal with children and pregnant women while trying to survive—Shana handles all of these with a realism not often displayed in zombie fiction. Her own medical background shines through in her descriptions of wounds, anatomy, and first aid. It’s hard to think of a better set of skills a zombie writer should possess, and Shana uses them to her full extent. One gets the sense that she has internalized the best zombie stories and films, and this shows in Time of Death. She takes it seriously, while giving you a face full of entrails.

    Now for the story itself: Emma, a nursing student nearing graduation, lives happily with her husband, dog, and nice neighbors in Florida. She enjoys her medical work, and has nurse friends who make the hospital life tolerable. As any horror fan knows, this is all setup for the coming cataclysm. Yet, Emma and the other characters feel so natural, grounded in our reality, that they aren’t just zombie fodder. They react to situations in believable ways, sometimes doing questionable things, but always making the reader ask themselves if they would do the same, when faced with zombie hordes.

    While a tropical storm rages over Florida, zombies overrun Emma’s town, and she barely escapes with her husband and their dog. The storm added an extra danger element to the novel, something I haven’t seen before in zombie stories. Soon, Emma and her family encounter other survivors, and manage to find some respite. But there is no escape, and just when the characters think is everything is fine…it sure as hell isn’t. There are many ups and downs in Time of Death, and not all of them are predictable. That’s no easy task in a trope that has received mass coverage. This book was entertaining from beginning to end, and once the zombies start shuffling on Emma’s lawn, anxiety never leaves the reader until the final page. I look forward to Shana’s next novel in this series, and I know you will too.
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  • Pauline Nilsson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A easy satisfying read
    Reviewed in Australia on April 12, 2015
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    Really enjoyed this book,it's what it suppose to be a zombie book not a book that suddenly turns into a SciFi adventure or the zombies gt so few and far between you might as well read a Mills & Boon.Easy to read ,maybe too easy l finished it quickly.Off to buy the next book in the series.
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  • writeallthereviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Time of Death Book 1: Induction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2014
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    I tried desperately to find a flaw in this book. Really, I did. Not so I could be nit-picky in my review, but so I could turn around and give a reason, any reason, for me to not say "I wish I'd written it".

    This is the book many post-apoc authors wish they'd written.
    Keep in mind, folks, this is a debut novel.

    Author Shana Festa is well known in the horror circuit for her excellent work on the Bookie Monster, as well as blogging and being a good egg in general. Given the amount she reads, it's perhaps not surprising that she'd be able to turn her hand to the written word, and to zombie fiction in particular.

    It's no secret that I'm a fan of strong female lead characters. Forgive me, then, for being predisposed towards Emma, Time of Death's protagonist and all-round buttock-thwacker.

    She is a refreshing lead in a genre where the trope is for women to be weak, mere bit-part players in an alpha male hip-thrusting competition to zombie glory. Don't get me wrong; Emma has her weak moments. This makes her more real to the imagination, and makes her eminently more readable than a battle-hardened post-Middle East war veteran that just happens to be on home soil when the world explodes. Emma cries (a lot) and relies heavily on her husband Jake for mental and physical stability. But where a man is lacking, her pet dog Daphne steps up to the mark (and God help anyone that tries to hurt the dog).

    The story in ToD flows well. We're straight in to the action (well, right after a Code Brown, which made me want to bring up a little bit of dinner). Festa's prose is second to none. There is a lot less dialogue in this book than I see in many books of zombie fiction. This is perhaps accurate; who's going to want to gossip when the world ends. She also avoids needless filler; where there needs to be a passage of time, it is there. We don't get a fortnight of laundry and horizon-spotting.

    The gore is there - in spades. It's close to the bone, and more than once I had to close my eyes to shake off the pictures being put in to my brain. There is skill in the action crafted in ToD and I didn't want to put this book down. It has a neat balance between civilian and military conflict, and I wasn't overloaded with military jargon, which I feel happens in some similar books. I read it in two swift sittings, though the book perhaps deserves more time and effort - so I got it on Audible, too.

    Well worth the buy and read - consider me a fan. Can't wait for the next instalment which, thankfully for me, will be out before Christmas!

    I can't wait to see where Emma and her group head to next.
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  • Bartlett
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good. Nice to see a novel in this ...
    Reviewed in Australia on January 4, 2016
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    Pretty good. Nice to see a novel in this genre from a woman's viewpoint.
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  • I 8 Binners
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2014
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    I bought this as I follow Shana on twitter and enjoy her reviews so was excited to read her first book. She stands by honest reviews so here is mine.

    The positives are that it is the standard Zombies that are around (I much prefer these in books, I prefer the horde mentality), the characters are generally likeable and the writing is exquisite and very tight. Reading this book has given me new vigour to read more as I had had a lull from all formats over the last few weeks and also to work more on my own projects. So thank you Shana for that.

    The downsides. It is a short book and some areas could have been fleshed out a bit IMO (trips into town, the island etc), because it is a short book £3.67 is expensive and I suspect mainly due to being signed to a publisher. Normally for a book of this size I wouldn't pay over £1.99 ($3).

    I have given 5 stars because if there was an option I would drop it half a star for the cost but as there isn't and the writing and story lines work it deserves more than a 4 star review.
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  • chettsgenie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended Horror
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2014
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    ‘Time of Death: Induction’ is the story of student nurse Emma, her husband, and their dog, as they struggle to survive a zombie apocalypse.

    I bought this right after reading the author’s brilliant short story in the ‘At Hell’s Gates’ anthology. This book contains a fairly typical set up for a zombie apocalypse story, but it is set apart by the amazingly well written characters and the authenticity the author’s real-life experience as a nurse adds to the book. I was captivated by these characters within the first few pages, not wanting to put the book down until I got to the end. I cared about what happened to them, which really amped up the suspense when they were put in peril.

    The journey the characters go on is a satisfying one, with plenty of tense and shocking moments throughout. There is a definite sense of hope buried under the horror and there are moments when this shines through, only to be torn apart again by the realities of life during a zombie apocalypse. This made for a read that was both dark and entertaining.

    Overall this is a captivating read that should entertain and satisfy fans of this genre. I think it would also be an excellent introduction to anyone who is new to zombie fiction. Highly recommended - can't wait to read the next book in the series!
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