Assessment:
Plot/Idea: When a neuropharmacologist creates a drug that can make any food into a highly addictive substance, warring interests fight to secure its access. Filled with lively action and adventure, Attack of the Food Zombies is a well-constructed, humorous, and highly readable mystery-thriller.
Prose: Meredith's outstanding prose shines in this novel, elevating what might have been a banal, overly allegorical thriller into a captivating piece. The author's writing pulls readers in and propels readers forward page after page.
Originality: While the plot is fairly predictable in some parts, and the analogy to today's world of over-processed foods, additives, and unhealthy eating habits is a bit over-wrought, the story remains smartly developed and thought-provoking.
Character/Execution: The characters in Attack of the Food Zombies are another highlight: they are complex, well-developed, and have quirks that endear them to readers. The romance between Lou and Chef Nonny is particularly charming, while Kane's development as he witnesses his invention transform into a Frankenstein's monster, is spot-on.
Blurb: When strange eating habits -- and bodies -- start piling up in Las Vegas, an unlikely trio of investigators team up to figure out what is happening. Fast paced and action-packed, Attack of the Food Zombies will captivate readers.
Date Submitted: April 18, 2023
