Overall, this is a fast-paced, easy-to-read short about a young couple, a mysterious doctor (and family), and a beach house. So, there is a flavor of Dr. Moreau (and an island, too). There are also zombies infused with tech, which is a fun take.
You will not get loads of character development or backstory as this is a short piece. The action on the island is fun and the author provides a nice ‘gotcha’ at the end.
I enjoyed the writing style and would read more from this author. This has some quality violence, sexual tension, and death, too. 4 of 5 Stars - ARC provided.
From the Publisher:
Alex is trying to enjoy a Caribbean vacation with his wife, but bad luck and poor choices are making it difficult. Pregnant with their first child, Emily has become a walking buzzkill of nausea, sunburn and bug bites. Alex was grateful that the unlabeled container of breath mints he found on the airplane, packed such a wallop of drug induced euphoria.
The problem however, is that the experimental nanobots he ingested will soon evolve into a cybernetic swarm with a taste for human souls. Now Alex must fight through a hoard of zombie cyborgs, standing between him and the cure.
