Midway by Melanie Karsak
Series: The Harvesting #1.5
Published by Indie
Published on: October 25, 2014
Genres: Dystopian
Pages: 157
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for the beginning of the end.
Carnie. Ride jockey. Roustabout. White trash. Tilt girl. Gypsy. Cricket has been called a lot of things, but she never thought survivor of the zombie apocalypse would be one of them. One day she’s barking on the midway, and the next day, the world is eating itself alive.
Cricket, along with Vella, a tarot reader, and Puck, Cricket’s mangy mutt, find themselves running for their lives, but where can you hide when mankind has fallen? Cricket will need help if she hopes to survive.
Luckily for her, we were never really alone, and apparently, magical forces want to keep this tilt girl alive.
Join Cricket in this unique zombie apocalypse series. It's all fun and games until someone ends up undead!
***Midway is a tie-in novella that compliments The Harvesting, Book I in The Harvesting Series, a tale of the undead apocalypse. Midway can be read before or after The Harvesting***
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Recently I read and reviewed The Harvesting. It was the story of a woman who becomes a leader in her small town when the unthinkable happens. Zombies and the end of the world. Now with this novella, the author introduces another main character into this dystopian world.
Cricket is a Tilt-A-Whirl worker in an all but broken down carnival. She grew up in the carnival, and now owns her own Tilt, due to her father’s death. She’s alone in this world with the exception of her dog, Puck. Of course the carnies are kind of like a big family. When “flu” hits the carnival, she decides to pack up the ride and move on with her fellow carnies. Only when it’s time to go, only her friend, Vella, is still ready to leave. That’s not to say that her other friends have left, rather that they are now walking around trying to eat her. Of course, it’s not an ordinary flu, rather it’s one that causes zombies.
Cricket is such a real character. She’s extremely strong willed, honorable, has had little in the way of education, but has learned all she needed to know about life from her dad, and while traveling with the carnival. Where Layla in the previous installment, had some time(days)and a grandmother with the “sight” to prepare her, Cricket is totally caught off guard by the events that happen. Vella is Romanian and a fortune teller. She knows that things aren’t always what they seem, and has more than a bit of the “sight” as well.
As with The Harvesting, this story is an adventure from start to finish. I call it adventure, but it’s actually a race to escape the walking dead that are all around her and Vella. Along the way other characters are introduced, and some are lost. This is definitely not a story where everyone lives, and there are not necessarily happily ever afters. But what it is, is the story of good versus evil, in some ways. Not all people that survive in this world are good, but there are still good people to be found, ones that will be needed to start the world over-if it survives.
Suspense, life and death moments, and good characters abound in this fantastical world the author has created. It’s creepy at times, but it’s fast paced when it needs to be. Highly recommended to mature young adults to adults, due to violence.
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I’m Lorna and I live in Maryland. Since retiring, I spend my time mostly reading and reviewing books. My favorite reads are Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult. I read a lot of indie books in addition to traditionally published books. Favorite paranormal creature? Vampires, but I am really liking werewolves more everyday.
Yet another series that is on my list to read but not gotten too…lol. 🙂
I hope you try it someday Stormi 🙂
Eh, adventure…race for your life…either way, good stuff. 🙂 This installment sounds equally as exciting as the first one, Lorna. It’s interesting that a new MC is introduced. I’m guessing we don’t see Layla in this one? Cricket seems like a great heroine though, and I’m curious about an over-arching plot. I’m really thinking I’m going to cave and read zombies! *ha* Great review, Lorna!
I’ve already read the next one and can’t remember exactly when Layla and Cricket meet. The next book has both of them. Not sure but the next novella might bring in another character. I actually bought it first but Kimberly talked me into starting at the beginning and I am so glad I did!And thanks!
I added The Harvesting to my wishlist. I need to knock some off my TBR before adding but this is right up my alley.
I do know what you are talking about as my TBR is pretty much insane too.I hope you enjoy it when you get to it 🙂
I think I put the first book on my wishlist because of you and it looks like the novella is great too!
Yes and so is the book that comes after this one! I am going to read the novella that comes after that one soon. So good!Enjoy!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Midway by Melanie Karsak (@Mollykatie112, @MelanieKarsak)
I really like the sound of this, and the covers are gorgeous, but no, no zombies for me!
I know what you mean. Until I started watching Walking Dead and absolutely loving it, I probably wouldn’t have read this either. So worth the read,I think 🙂
Oh I did not realise all those covers were from the same series
I love the covers, so much!
I thought this series sounded good when I read your other review, but this side story adds to my desire to read it. I’m squeamish about zombies, but occasionally I will read them.
This has more than just vampires. If you like some unique supernaturals, you might really enjoy this one Sophia 🙂
I am happy dancing. I enjoyed Cricket. This series is full of surprises 🙂
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Love it when you happy dance! I’ve already read the next one and I am working on that review for next week. Next up Witch Wood!
Looks like a great series Lorna. You keep adding more and more to my TBR list. 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Review: A Tiger’s Bride by Eve Langlais (@mlsimmons, @EveLanglais)
Oh but this series is so good! I think you might really enjoy it Melanie! You add to mine probably more than you know 🙂
yay zombies story! it’s been a while. It sounds like a nice series. you made me curious!
It’s a good one to be curious about Melliane 🙂 The whole series is great!
I enjoyed this one too. It is more like a race, isn’t it. I liked Cricket; I’d follow her if zombies were attacking!
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Yeah I really liked Cricket a lot. Her and Layla together would be the perfect team to save the day. Or not!
Oh this one looks like it has my name on it. Zombies! 😀 I love the sound of it and you have me curious about that grandma as well!
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It’s been a great series for me so far. I hope you try it and like it!