I know, I know - this is a BOOK forum. But I really, really, really wanted to pass along a recommendation - I really did. This looks to be a highly sophisticated and scholarly audience which has an appreciation for severed body parts, corpse reanimation, and overall mindless consumption of flesh and heroic brain bashing-ness, I'm hoping it's on the bubble enough to be nearly-appropriate for this post.
To be clear, this forum's title caught my eye in my results when my search query hit on the word "cloud" in an earlier review. I wasn't looking for zombie book reco's, but was pleasantly surprised to find them. I will definitely be augmenting my "To Read" list after some reviews I've read.
My recommendation is actually a Podcast, entitled "We're Alive." by Wayland Productions.
http://www.zombiepodcast.com/
Here is a brief synopsis of the beginning, from the producers:
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A small riot in LA has spread past its containment. Three reserve soldiers are called to their deserted duty station. Believed to be the last remaining armed servicemen in the area, Michael, Angel, and Saul witness the true cause of the riot; people are starting to change and attack each other
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Sure, barely enough to whet your whistle. But if you can be compelled to listen to the first episode (about 20 minutes) you will not be disappointed, and will likely be hooked! I just discovered this series in Feb 2012, though it's been around since 2009. And I'm not afraid to say that I lost a good deal of sleep catching up on the prior episodes, not being able to walk away.
The story begins as one of apocalyptic survival - establishing security and rescuing survivors, to planning for sustinence, to fighting for resources with other groups of survivors - some of whom are nasty, nasty folks.
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"Because all the passive ones are dead." - Michael in response to Pegs asking why everyone they meet are aggresive assholes.
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And don't forget the Zombies! You have your standard hoarding Romero types, but additionally there are other kinds that show up later, with specialized abilities or features (behemoths, runners, jumpers, etc.) as well as a sinister leader of sorts with what seems to be means to command the hordes along with superhuman physical abilities.
After the plan of establishing a secure location with the basics of survival falls through, the group seeks out help where they think it might be found. The story breaks into several as the main characters are separated, and it evolves into a story about post-apocalyptic survival and the flaws of humanity when selfish survival instincts overwhelm social norms like compassion and humility.
http://chime.in/user/Morgan/chime/156158625521545216
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We're Alive began in 2009 and is now in it's third season. Each episode is split into three parts, and each part is released on a Monday, so you have to wait an agonizing week (or sometimes two) for a new part. I didn't think this would be my thing- I'm not very into zombies and I don't like scary thing- but once I started I couldn't stop. The story is addicting. I highly recommend it- you can listen for on the website, or you can download the podcast for free on iTunes.
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This isn't an audiobook being read for the listener. This is a full-fledged radio drama like the old-time radio shows, with actors, sound effects, and music. I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality and I frequently found myself getting excited during battle scenes, or checking over my shoulder during the creepy parts. Like I said, I had a really hard time "putting it down," if you will. I downloaded the MP3 files and listened on my Blackberry. Again, the quality was outstanding. Podcasts can be found on iTunes and other formats, or downloaded as MP3 files as well as listening to streaming audio on the website.
http://www.zombiepodcast.com/