Red Hill

For Scarlet, raising her two daughters alone makes fighting for tomorrow an everyday battle. Nathan has a wife, but can’t remember what it’s like to be in love; only his young daughter Zoe makes coming home worthwhile. Miranda’s biggest concern is whether her new VW Bug is big enough to carry her sister and their boyfriends on a weekend escape from college finals.

When reports of a widespread, deadly “outbreak” begin to surface, these ordinary people face extraordinary circumstances and suddenly their fates are intertwined. Recognizing they can’t outrun the danger, Scarlet, Nathan, and Miranda desperately seek shelter at the same secluded ranch, Red Hill. Emotions run high while old and new relationships are tested in the face of a terrifying enemy—an enemy who no longer remembers what it’s like to be human.

This was an apocalyptic novel with zombies. It did not read like a "zombie" novel as it was more about the survival of those uninfected by the virus. I was drawn in from the very beginning hoping these characters would get where they were going safely. They journey is told by three characters, Scarlet, Nathan and Miranda, each narrator did a wonderful job with their character. I liked the 3 POVs and the transition was easy between each. There are tough decisions they have to make that get you thinking about what you would choose to do. A fast paced, emotional read with a hard, but realistic ending.

Author: Jamie McGuire
Published: October 2013
Narrated by January McVoy, Emma Galvin & Zachery Webber
Genre: Apocalyptic Fiction
Source:  Simon and Schuster Audio
Finished: 12/8/13


This complimentary review copy was received thankfully from Simon & Schuster and in no way influenced my review of this book. These are my personal thoughts and reactions to the reading of the book.