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Reviews Of For Those In Peril On The Sea

 

On this page you can find links to review of For Those In Peril On The Sea, the debut novel from Colin M. Drysdale. To purchase this book in the US, click here. To purchase it in the UK, click here. For all other countries, either visit your national Amazon site or click here to purchase from Amazon.com.

 

1. Finalist In ForeWord Firsts Winter 2013 Competition: For Those In Peril On The Sea was listed as one of the five finalists in the ForeWord Firsts Winter 2013 competition for debut novels from new writers. You can find out more here.

 

2. Finalist ForeWord Review's 2013 Book of the Year Award 2013: For Those In Peril On The Sea was listed as one of the 12 finalists in horror genre for the prestigious Book of the Year Award for 2013.

 

3. Winner Next Generation Indie Book Awards: For Those In Peril On The Sea was listed as winner in the First Novel (>80,000 words) category of the Next Gen Indie Book Awards 2014 (described as the 'Sundance' of the publishing world).

 

4. ForeWord Clarion Review: Five stars (out of five).

Excerpt From The Review: ' ... For Those in Peril on the Sea is not a mere imitator of currently popular zombie books and films. Drysdale's novel proves different and superior in concept as well as content. The infected are unusual in ways that make them seem terrifyingly real, and the idea of the survivors being trapped offshore is an imaginative and effective twist. While some scenes in the book can be graphic and brutal, Drysdale never allows them to become gratuitous, and each disturbing moment serves a purpose in the plot. The tone of barely suppressed terror is emphasized by the author's willingness to write as ruthlessly as his story demands: readers will quickly learn that even those who seem most deserving of survival can quite easily fall victim to the infected. ...'

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5. Literary Wealth: Five stars (out of Five).

'... For Those in Peril at Sea by Colin M. Drysdale was a gripping tale of loss, triumph, heartache victories, but mostly the will to survive in a new world with so many challenges. The book was intriguing, and sometimes terrifying enough that I had put it down so that I could absorb what I had read. Mr. Drysdale’s writing is smooth and wonderfully descriptive. He has an impressive knowledge of boats, sailing, and of faraway lands. For Those in Peril at Sea is a terrific read ...'

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6. Zombiegift.com: 4.25 Stars (out of Five).

'... For Those In Peril On The Sea takes a fresh and unique approach to the typical zombie story. The characters aren’t just using the sea to get from one location to another. They’re living on the water to take advantage of the fact that the infected won’t tread into deep water to pursue them. They rely on the sea and become part of a floating community that depends on the resources the sea provides while simultaneously struggling to overcome the obstacles it throws their way.'

' ... There is just the right amount of gore and blood without it being gratuitous. One of my favorite aspects when reading this book was being drawn in by the mistakes characters make when escaping from the infected. Like a good horror movie this novel has a few “why on earth would you do that!?” moments that leave the characters trapped and facing certain death. ...'

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7. Buyzombie.com: (No star rating)

'... [The] narrative voice is very strong. This is quite reminiscent of the books of David Moody in places; the poignancy and the business of day to day survival, mingled with the fact that like the Hater books, these ‘zombies‘ aren’t actually dead. ... All in all this is a very welcome addition to the genre and is solidly written. Drysdale’s experience as a marine biologist certainly adds a new dimension to the zombie novel. A good read.'

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8. The Student: Three stars (out of Five).

'... The author is a self-professed lover of the zombie-apocalypse genre ... However, the narrative of the story is alluring to readers of other genres as it shows depth on an anthropological and philosophical scale. It successfully extricates the reader from the comfortable plateau of reality, and introduces the chilling notion of complete division from society and self-navigation. ...'

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9. Goodreads.com: Click here to read all reviews posted on Goodreads.com. Average rating (6th July 2013): 4.4 stars (out of five).

'... Although post-apocalyptic literature is not something I usually read, I enjoyed this story about a virulent strain of rabies that infects most of the global population, leaving the survivors isolated from the rest of the world.... The author does a wonderful job at creating a frightening world where the fears and uncertainties plaguing the characters reveal the deepest terrors of humanity when pitted against horrific odds, and the lengths one must go to survive. I was especially interested in the author’s description of sailing and the sea that he draws from his own personal experience. Fans of dystopian and post-apocalyptic literature are in for a treat.'  Five Stars out of Five.

'Well, this is the first post apocalyptic zombie book I've read, so nothing to compare it to. But, I'll have to say, the book hits the spot. ...' Five Stars out of Five.

'...The author does a wonderful job at creating a frightening world that reveals the deepest terrors of humanity when pitted against horrific odds, and the lengths one must go to survive. I was especially interested in the author’s description of sailing and the sea that he draws from his own personal experience. Fans of dystopian and post-apocalyptic literature are in for a treat.' Five Stars out of Five.

'... For Those in Peril on the Sea by Colin M. Drysdale was a gripping tale of loss, triumph, heartache, victories, but mostly the will to survive in a new world with so many challenges. The book was intriguing, and sometimes terrifying enough that I had put it down so that I could absorb what I had read. Mr. Drysdale’s writing is smooth and wonderfully descriptive. He has an impressive knowledge of boats, sailing, and of faraway lands. ...' Five Stars out of Five.

'rrrrrrrrr...........sdssds.......... Is that the kind of noises zombies make? ..Hopefully I never get to find out. Anyways! This book scared the crap out of me - in a good way. ...' Four Stars out of Five.

 

10. Amazon.com Reviews: Click here to read all reviews posted on Amazon.com. Average rating (7th May 2014): 4.5 Stars (out of five).

'This is a quick read and fun for those into the zombie genre ... I found I couldn't put the book down and whizzed through it, while sitting on a sunny deck with a drink in my other hand. The author has obviously thought a lot about the practicalities of being stuck on a boat during a zombie infestation. ...' Five Stars out of Five.

'... For Those in Peril on the Sea by Colin M. Drysdale was a gripping tale of loss, triumph, heartache, victories, but mostly the will to survive in a new world with so many challenges. The book was intriguing, and sometimes terrifying enough that I had put it down so that I could absorb what I had read. Mr. Drysdale's writing is smooth and wonderfully descriptive. He has an impressive knowledge of boats, sailing, and of faraway lands. ...' Five Stars out of Five.

'For Those in Peril On The Sea is a welcome and refreshing unique new take on the zombie genre. Drysdale's novel does a brilliant job of taking the same old zombie story, keeping the right elements and putting just the right spin on the core survival story elements. This book has a near perfect balance of gore, horror, personal struggle, character development and suspense. ...' Five Stars out of Five.

'Colin brings his sea faring experience to the front, and gives us a terrifying glimpse into the world he has created, I cannot wait to read more from him. ...' Five Stars out of Five.

'Well written, exciting and emotional. The only disappointment was there is no sequel. I would recommend this book to anyone.'  Five Stars out of Five.

'A very fun and well-written book with some unique and new perspectives on surviving a zombie apocalypse. Among the best of the genre.' Four Stars out of Five.

'I was attracted to this book by the zombie theme and the fact that I had recently visited Hope Town, one of the major locations in the book. ... I found the book well written with a good plot and good character development. Mr. Drysdale is a very good writer and For Those In Peril On The Sea was a good little read.' Four Stars out of Five.

'Zombies and boats, two great things that actually go great together. I like the occasional zombie book but the real attraction for me was the boat as survival tool. He got the boats right, so that's a big thing for me. Good twists on his version of zombies. Moments of true terror. ...' Four Stars out of Five.

 

11. Amazon.co.uk Reviews: Click here to read all reviews posted on Amazon.co.uk. Average rating (7th May 2014 2013): 4.5 stars (out of five).

'As a long term fan of post apocalyptic fiction (The Stand, The Passage, World War Z etc.) I'm always keen to try out a new author. However, I must confess to a growing weariness with zombie fiction as it so often involves the same old stereotypes and locations - it's been done to death - no pun intended. So I was pleasantly surprised that "For Those in Peril" served up some genuinely fresh ideas. So often tales of the zombie apocalypse centre around a group of survivors trapped in some urban location trying to escape to some safe haven, quite often the ocean, and when they finally get their hands on a boat they either suffer some cruel last minute attack or sail off into the sunset. But what happens next? Well that's where this book comes in, exploring the consequences of life after the apocalypse. ...' Four Stars out of Five. 

 

 

 
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