Double Dead

A vampire named Coburn awakens in New York City to find himself in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Desperate for blood from living humans who are now scarce, he must adapt to survive in this transformed world. He encounters a small group of human survivors and forms an uneasy alliance with them as they travel across the country. The vampire finds himself in the unprecedented position of having to protect his human food supply from the undead hordes that threaten them all. Coburn and his companions face escalating dangers on their journey, from both the zombies and other desperate survivors. Their path leads them toward a potential safe haven, but reaching it requires navigating through increasingly hostile territory. The novel explores questions of predator versus prey relationships and the complexity of survival when traditional power dynamics are upended. Through its genre-blending premise, it examines how dire circumstances can forge unlikely partnerships and challenge long-held identities.

Readers note Double Dead offers a fresh twist by combining vampires and zombies, with many appreciating the dark humor and gore. The main character Coburn receives praise for being an antihero who evolves throughout the story. Readers liked: - Fast-paced action scenes - Dark comedy elements - Creative premise of vampire surviving in zombie apocalypse - Strong character development Readers disliked: - Excessive violence and graphic content - Some found the writing style choppy - Character dialogue can feel forced - Plot pacing issues in middle sections "The violence is creative but sometimes goes too far," notes one Amazon reviewer. "Coburn's internal monologue carries the story," says another. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.82/5 (1,298 ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (89 ratings) LibraryThing: 3.7/5 (41 ratings) The book resonates most with readers who enjoy horror-comedy and aren't squeamish about graphic content.

The Last Werewolf by Jake Marlowe A world-weary supernatural creature hunts through modern cities while wrestling with existential questions and violent encounters.

Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey A half-human returns from Hell to navigate through Los Angeles's supernatural underground while battling demons and seeking revenge.

Feed by Mira Grant Bloggers follow a presidential campaign through zombie-infested America while uncovering political conspiracies and fighting for survival.

The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks A group of non-traditional vampires band together to solve murders and protect their community while challenging classic vampire tropes.

Johannes Cabal the Necromancer by Jonathan L. Howard A necromancer runs a demonic carnival to collect souls while facing supernatural threats and making dark bargains.

🧛‍♂️ Double Dead takes place in a zombie apocalypse where a vampire must protect humans to preserve his own food supply - creating an unusual twist on both vampire and zombie genres. 🖋️ Author Chuck Wendig wrote this novel during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), completing the first draft in just 30 days. 🌟 The main character, Coburn, was originally created for a different story that Wendig never published, making Double Dead his successful debut. 🎮 Prior to writing novels, Wendig worked as a game designer and wrote for White Wolf's World of Darkness series, which likely influenced his take on vampire mythology. 📚 The book spawned a sequel novella called Bad Blood, which continues Coburn's story and expands the post-apocalyptic world.