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Book Blurb

Magic has its rules: necromancers control zombies, not the other way around. But rules are made to be broken, and when Kit realizes he can command Edward, he intends to take full advantage of his power. The opportunity to unsettle Bone in the process just makes it that much sweeter.

 

This story is also included in Exchange of Power Anthology.

 

Book Review

I almost never read zombie stories, but this one is short and part of an anthology I really enjoyed, so I decided to give it a go. I was lucky – it was a lot less creepy than the few I had attempted before, and instead turned out to be really funny. With the power between necromancer and zombie suddenly turned around, it fits the theme of the “Exchange of Power” Anthology perfectly, and that made for some hilarious moments as Edward, the medical-student-necromancer, and Kit, the zombie he is engaged with, discover they have a problem.

Since this is a sequel to ‘My Zombie Boyfriend’, it is clear that this couple has a history. But I was able to follow along without any problems, so don’t let not having read the novel stop you from enjoying this little piece of fun. It is told from Kit’s point of view, and he brings some unique zombie humor to the table as he talks about the day when he suddenly had the “command voice” and was able to tell Edward what to do for once. It is only funny to a point – and mostly for Kit – because this is not how it’s supposed to be. So the two lovers search for what’s causing the mess, and come to a startling conclusion.

If you like humor and zombies, if you enjoy a bit of a mystery with a supernatural touch, and if you’re looking for a short, fun read that will probably make you laugh, then you might like this short story.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Short Story, 25 pages/6000 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	16-September-2015
Price	$2.49 ebook
Buy Link	http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_93&products_id=4501