I've read quite a few zombie books, and this is definitely in the upper tier. It's not a thought-provoking exploration of human responses to catastrophe a la World War Z, but it's a well-written if familiar story with some fresh takes on things.PROS:The story moves along at a brisk pace and makes both narrative and real-world sense.Believable - the requisite narrow escapes rely on a blend of effort and luck. I was never taken out of the story by having my credulity pushed beyond the breaking point by one incredibly lucky break after another.The protagonist is not a gun-porn loving survivalist prepper rattling off military acronyms and specs. He's a barista, with some back-story issues that go a long way to explaining his ability to survive.Humor - some good wry banter between characters, and the protagonists worldview is definitely sardonic. Again, the humor is appropriate and fits with the characters and the situations.Good twists regarding the nature of the infection.CONS:Too short!!!!One of the characters says "Man" too much. Seriously, that's the worst thing about the writing I could come up with. It's not brilliant writing, but very solid. No clunkers in the prose, no typos or grammar errors either.Too short!!!I was very happy to come across this book/series. I've started but not finished a few recently and this one immediately had me reading and kept me going. If you're looking for a good zombie read and don't need a fetishistic attention to military equipment, go no further. I can't wait to read the next one, and look forward to more from this author.