great series - not the usual zombie apocalypse
580421
Believable and well developed characters one can relate to in a story that keeps moving. I like that the zombies have a plausible beginning and despite some of my disagreement with some details this was minor in relation to the movement of the storyline. Highly recommended and looking to read more from this author.
4553402
I love the differences in this from other zombie series. The writing style is different and the story has a unique setting from the usual middle of the apocalypse action novel.
4295293
Hunter wars is turning into THE BEST APOCALYPTIC EVENT Book series I have read in a long time.  It gives a fresh look at the ideas of what ZOMBIES are or were thought to be. A true war between humans, and not so human beings that attempt to survive what appears to be the "end of mankind"  as we now know it to be. Follow the story of the men and women who step up and take a stand against evil that comes at them from all directions,led by three tenacious " brothers".This series does not disappoint.. I RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY.  ENJOY!
4446612
I am so happy that I found this series. I mentioned in another review about how the zombies evolve- and this book just hits it out of the park. The very idea of a zombie apocalypse is horrifying. Adding the type of zombies we have here makes it, well, unimaginable in every way. We continue to fall in love with out hero's and are happy to meet new people. Shelman does a great job making you FEEL for these people. Anyway- great job!! Readers- keep reading!
4779127
Ok I have to admit I enjoyed this series more than I should have but I couldn't help it. Not often you find a series that is 100 percent non-stop action and that is exactly what the Extinction Cycle offers. The characters are ones you can readily root for and the storyline is all too plausible in today's world. I don't like spoilers in reviews so I won't go into detail but if you read the first three books and enjoyed them you are really going to like this one!! This is not a zombie apocalypse series, it is far better and more real than that. Intelligently written and definitely one of my favorites. Sadly, part five is not out yet but will be soon.
2938138
Great Zombie Apocalypse series....with a twist read to find out what it is there is second book in series also!
3318064
My enjoyment of the zombie genre surprised me a couple years ago. I realized after a couple of The Walking Dead episodes that it was the characters I loved so much. When I stray from romance reading, the characters have to be real enough to make me care, and the story of their journey gripping enough to keep me reading because I crave a HEA at the end of books. I realize with zombies, that's not guaranteed, and you never know what's coming next, so the author really has to grab me and hold on.

Rhonda Hopins' Survival series reminds me of TWD - and she's totally hooked me with the great character and story development in this beginning 'episode.' I can't wait for the next one to see where she takes everything and how the world progresses as I and the zombies follow the characters she's fleshed out.
4781192
This a terrific series, highly recommended for the Apocalypse genre fans.
4635546
This series is a lot of fun. It's light and humorous and not like a typical "zombie book". This series is really a PI series but the characters just happen to be supernatural creatures-- zombies, ghosts, werewolves, vampires, etc. The cast of characters are fun and the cases entertaining. I love the humor that is laced throughout the books. While I suppose you don't have to start at the beginning of the series, I think the first two books are just a little bit better than this one (I give those 5 stars). I listened to the audiobooks and absolutely love the narrator, Phil Gigante. He does a fabulous job with all of the voices. These books are well worth the audible credits.
1086955
This series is going to be perfect for sci-fi fans who have a knack for dystopian tales. This particular series, dealing with zombies, grips you from the very beginning of the first episode which takes place at the start of the disease's spread. Throughout the series, you'll dangle on cliffhangers and surely be tempted to watch it all at once, all episodes back-to-back. Characters are complex, intriguing and far from perfect. I would recommend giving this a shot. One episode will prove whether it's right for you or not.
321564
A refreshingly different take on the zombie genre. I highly recommend giving this series a read you won't be disappointed!  Just finished volume 3, an excellent series, the books flowed seamlessly from 1 all the way to 3
1278988
A different twist and an awesome SERIES. A must read for apocalyptic fans.
4672580
As an author in this genre (though I do not know Kate L. Mary), I read a lot of zombie fiction. Some is great, some is awful, and some is so badly edited I can't get past the first five pages, so I didn't know what to expect when I started this series. I was very, very pleased to discover that not only do I like the series a lot, each book gets better, something that's hard to pull off four books into a zombie series.

The development of the main characters is complex and well-crafted. The sense of danger is intense and realistic. The progression of events makes sense, realizing that a certain amount of "luck" is important in these novels. It would be boring if the characters sat in a cave for a year, or spent all their time running. You have to give them plausible havens occasionally, so they can rest and re-group, and you can get to know the characters rather than just watching them run and fight all the time. Kate L. Mary gives us a diverse set of characters, some you'll like, some you won't, and some are sort of neutral and okay for zombie fodder. (Because you know you need zombie fodder!)

I have only pre-ordered perhaps five or six books in my life, but this was one of them, and it was worth it. This is my favorite so far in the series. I loved the locations chosen for this book, and allowing the group to be not always be together works, and I'm very pleased with the addition of Gretchen and Brady in this installment. I'm really looking forward to book 5...and I'll even pre-order it as soon as the listing is up on Amazon.
1428165
I am loving this series! I'm not really a 'zombie' fan, but I have been very much enjoying this book, and this series! It doesn't focus on zombies, the focus is on the people, not gore. The characters are very human, and very real. I now have all 9 books, I'm reading book 8 now, and I sincerely hope that there are going to be more! The book is fast paced, and includes things that make it very realistic. And there are some characters that I would love to spend a day with! Fun series!
2548697
I have read a few apocalyptic/zombie novels before this series and after reading the first book in this series I was hooked.  The suspense is high, there are many variables and there is lots of drama. This series is one of the best I have read so far.

Reading reviews I thought I wouldn't be able to follow the characters well but it was not as complicated as some readers have stated.  I love that no one is safe; there is always a new twist and most of all that the characters and their story lines are so realistic.  Having read all of availble books in this series I am waiting to see if/when there will be more.
3425881
I absolutely love this series. I get completely lost in the story of each character, their strengths and weaknesses.  The way they handle the apocalyptic threats are unique to each and are true to their backgrounds.  We lost another really bad guy, but there are always more lurking nearby to take their place.  One of my favorite characters died and I cried. Mr Brown really paints a very realistic picture of a zombie apocalypse and of its survivors.
3748180
Great series and great stories. Special Forces story melded into a Zombie apocalypse survival story. Special Forces heroes taking it to Zombies with no mercy, while trying to save humanity as well.