Dark Harvest is concrete proof that zombies aren’t cliche if they’re done right. Will Jordan packs a marvelous punch with regards to storytelling and action sequences that work in tandem to create a riveting experience for thriller and non-thriller readers alike.
When a Russian businessman is abducted from the protection of ex-soldier-turned mercenary Cameron Becker in Iraq, Becker will stop at nothing to rescue his charge from unknown forces with a baleful agenda involving a mysterious biological agent that turns those infected into bloodthirsty zombies. With the future of the whole world at stake, Becker teams up with a WHO medic to put a face to the enigmatic antagonists and stop them from unleashing an apocalyptic plague.
Will Jordan’s fast-paced but fleshed out writing perfectly encapsulates the chaotic mood of the story as the twists and turns keep coming at a machine-gun pace, never faltering from the bullseye aim of keeping you on the edge of your seat. Cameron Becker easily becomes a likable and distinctive protagonist who you feel like you’ve known for much longer than the length of the narrative. This pays dividends when the story calls for readers to follow Becker through the gates of hell in harsh, fantastic, and unforgiving situations from shootouts in Iraq to close quarter combat in the snowy mountains of Russia. Ultimately, it’s the strong and emotionally resonant characters that help elevate the excellence of the story, augmenting the high-powered action along with the exciting uncovering of the mystery with intriguing breadcrumbs expertly set up at each chapter as readers get a horrifying glimpse at how the biological threat came to be, a plot unlike anything I expected.
Dark Harvest is a fresh breath of non-linear storytelling with idiosyncratic characters and shocking turn of events that will have you glued to the book for a one-sitting read through and through.
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