The Great Ramirez (Tales of the Star Force Book 5)

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I hate to use the phrase in reviews, but I could hardly put the book down. This is a well presented story and an excellent read. Highly recommended for fans of the genre or those willing to step out of their comfort zone. If all Zombie stories were as good as this I would definitely read more of them.

A wonderful and exciting book. This is my first Zombie read and I am so thrilled that I went outside my comfort level to read this book. The characters are strong and so real to me. They were for the most part everyday people who met the challenge. I know the story was fiction but it was so believable that I think it could happen. I hated putting the book down. I am ready to find another Stephen Ramirez book and start readi A wonderful and exciting book. I am ready to find another Stephen Ramirez book and start reading!

Action packed and an exciting page turner. I'm looking forward to reading more of Mr. Aug 18, Rebecca Waldron rated it it was amazing. Not your typical zombie story. I really enjoyed this book. I'm all about zombies and this book was totally different from the norm.

The characters were very well developed and the entire story flowed flawlessly. There was humor, gore, freakiness and definitely some heart stopping moments. If you enjoy a good zombie book but are sick of the same old, same old then you should definitely give this book serious consideration! Three and a half Stars! Have I ever mentioned how much I hate zombies? This book is by turns funny and dramatic and frightening, but ever entertaining. I won't read it again because of the subject matter, but this book was well thought out and well written, I recommend it to those for whom the subject matter is not terrifying.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Imagine if your personal life was in shambles AND you had a zombie apocalypse to worry about. He's a man with what he believes to be a happy life. He's stopped drinking, has a beautiful wife who wants to start a family with him, and plans to go to community college. Dave used to drink all the time with his former frien I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Dave used to drink all the time with his former friend, Jim, and anytime Jim comes around, Holly is afraid Dave will go back to his old ways. I soon found out Dave's life isn't as great as I first thought. After the night Jim shows up at Dave and Holly's door completely drunk, things begin to go terribly wrong. Mutilated animals are found in the woods along with a jogger's body. People are beginning to act strangely, too, and one TV anchor calls it the "jimmies. It took a while for the contagion to spread - it didn't happen overnight. The pacing of the story was realistic to me and made things even creepier.

At first, people change into zombies slowly over a couple of weeks. They're walking around a bit stilted, but life goes on as usual around them. Eventually turning only takes a few hours, and that's when things get really scary.

I liked knowing the characters' back stories before we really get into the meat of the apocalypse pun intended. These zombies aren't your typical zombies, either. They're 'roid raging, hell bent on revenge, and somewhat able to communicate with each other. Dave found this out the hard way when one zombie in particular was gunning for him.

I thought that was fresh and original. And funny at times. The messes Dave gets himself into are comical but sad at the same time. He's the kind of guy that you're rooting for, but you're also like a bit disgusted with, like dude why did you mess things up so badly??? It seemed like he didn't really want to be married even though he kept insisting he does.

Even when he met up with Missy, he still had to reign in his attraction for her. But Dave undergoes a transformation over the course of the book. While in the beginning I labeled him as a jerk for cheating on his wife and saving only himself from zombies, he begins to help others and takes huge risks to do so. He actually becomes heroic and brave. He still isn't perfect, but that's what makes his character realistic and believable. He runs into good luck; he runs into bad luck. There's plenty of gore.

I'm not squeamish at all, but if you are, I just want to warn you ahead of time. You can easily skip over those parts if that's the only thing keeping you from giving Tell Me When I'm Dead a try. Personally, I can't imagine a zombie novel where there aren't any violent scenes - it just wouldn't be an apocalypse without zombies splattering. The frustrating part for me is that there are wackos that seem to come out of the woodwork in an apocalypse as if trying to fight zombies isn't bad enough.

Just band together people! But people attacking each other over supplies is realistic. I can see humans behaving that way - look at all the looting that happens in natural disasters in real life. There's a difference between reading a book and watching a movie. I can get scared with either, but there are scenes in books that I can picture vividly for a long long time afterward, and this book has plenty of those. Tell Me When I'm Dead will be a book that I'll always remember just by looking at the cover or reading the title.

I will start by saying the book is competently written. The zombie outbreak and how it works is all well-reasoned and the books pacing is solid. Following the main character David through the various hurdles he faces in living in this world and keeping his family together is totally liner and not hard to follow. I liked the addition of the military contractor akin to Black Water and the local opposition to them. The one problem with zombie fiction is it tends to become a one track people against I will start by saying the book is competently written.

The one problem with zombie fiction is it tends to become a one track people against zombie type of story, so the b plot of people fighting over resources is a nice break from time to time. I did find the story to be a bit formulaic and I felt like I had read it before.

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While following the zombie fiction play book so closely ensures the story will be readable and fun, it also removes any sense of uniqueness or surprise. Because this was so much like other zombie books I was ahead of the story every step of the way. The problem comes in how is well rounded. For most of the story he is a fairly unlikable guy and for the entire book he makes one monumentally bad choice after another. While that may seem interesting on paper it can be pretty frustrating to read. I saw other reviews on goodreads regarding this book and they all said how good it was so I was ecstatic when the author agreed to send me an arc to review!

With this being the month of October and Halloween coming around the corner I was definitely in the mood for a good zombie story and this one hit the mark!! The book throws you right into the zombie infested world in the first chapter. It takes you to a scene where Dave wasnt sure if he was dead or alive or if he would survive. I will say t I saw other reviews on goodreads regarding this book and they all said how good it was so I was ecstatic when the author agreed to send me an arc to review! I will say that I didnt like the whole "cheating" section of the book. It just kinda threw me from the story for a bit.

I wanted to focus more on the survival aspect of the story instead of being mad about the affair. I liked Dave's wife Holly and her role in the story. I felt like she was a survivor and more of a realistic character. Dave's friend Jim was just plain wierd and when he turned.. He was a perfect example of a zombie! This book was full of intense survival scenes, drama, and a some romance as well I really enjoyed the book and hope there will be a sequel.

I would like to know where the rest of this story is headed. I feel like the story had just begun to get awesome when it seemed to end So anyone who is a fan of horror and zombie scenes then this is definitely for you!!! Let me start with I have never been a huge zombie fan. I could take it or leave it pretty much, although I do have to admit I liked Shawn of the Dead because of the humor. As far as Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead Before this book, I have only read one other zombie style book.

I found I liked this book from the start. It starts with Dave Pulaski, beaten to a pulp and stuck in a walk-in fridge full of kegs of beer, thinking about how his life went to Hell real quick. Dave is a simple guy Let me start with I have never been a huge zombie fan. Dave is a simple guy with a beautiful wife, Holly, who tries to make his life better. One of his downfalls is his friend, Jim, who she does not like because he is still a 'party boy.

Little does she know, Dave had an affair with crazy Missy. Strange things start going on around town. Jim winds up missing after a car accident, people are acting bazaar, a woman is missing, and animals are found butchered. Missy refuses to leave Dave alone so he tells Holly about the affair. People are catching a virus from being bitten by others with the 'jimmies.

There is a promise for lots of gore and excitement in this fast-paced novel. It is a great novel for those that love zombies and for those who haven't delved into the realm of the undead. From how the book ended, is there hopes of a continuation? Captivating and fast paced!

I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked the different scenario where the zombies have some sort of memory of who they once were, it was a refreshing take on my favorite type of book. I typically do not like zombie books. I figured I would try this one. I'm so glad I did. This book was a great read. I love the story line. It kept me wanting to read more. I had a hard time putting it down.

I love the characters.

They were all great. With so many interesting characters, it's hard to say who my favorite was. A definite must read. Review m I loved your book. I am a walking dead fan and so many of these books are boring but yours was awesome I loved every page. I can't wait to read book two.

You are a very talented author. Hope to enjoy more of your books. Fast paced, fun read, well thought out characters and plot! Well written throughout, the story grips you right from the beginning and doesn't let go. Will be keeping an eye out for more of Steven's work in the future. It follows an unreliable main character who is fighting alcoholism and marriage problems all while zombies are slowly appearing. This book is kind of an odd duck. There are very few grammatical mistakes, which I appreciate. It opens on a scene where the MC is in a situation that seems hopeless and flashes back to the beginning of the plague and the events leading up to this penultimate scene.

Seems like the author wrote the story and figured he would vary the format by starting with an action scene to give the book a hook. There are too many names and events referenced in the opening that need exposition to work. These sections seemed as though they were added later for flavor. There are a couple of minor plot points that fizzle out and some foreshadowing that fails to materialize. This book was ok. Not great but not too bad. I will not be following this up with the next one in the series if there is one. A nice change One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was the "hero".

Unlike many books in this genre, the lead character was wonderfully flawed. It gave a nice touch of "reality" to the story. He was human with all the faults and failings. Not some super hero battling the undead, he could very well be your neighbor. The book did get a little preachy towards the end with the bible references here n there, but really not anything that distracted from the storyline.

I do wish however, th A nice change One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was the "hero". I do wish however, that it was a complete novel. The ending was left pretty open for the next book in the series. I prefer a complete novel over a serial read, but that's just a personal preference. All in all, a good read!! The characters are well written and are portrayed as being believable without having gone overboard, which other authors have done to theirs.

Thanks for a great first book in the series, I hope the second is as amazing as this one was. Sep 03, David Van Dreal rated it it was ok. I really and truly wanted to enjoy this novel. I love the genre. I am not even sure that I can pinpoint why it just didn't rate 3 plus stars. For some reason, I just stopped caring about the characters. I would be more confident on my own. A1 zombie book This is one very well written zombie apocalypse story.

I stayed glued to my Kindle, not wanting to put it down. Can't wait to get to parts 2 and 3. If you are a zombie freak like me, what are you waiting for? I liked the characters and the writing style. Enjoyed Pretty good book. I really like the way the main character found his faith in the world. Will most likely read the remainder of the series. Fantastic Read This was a very well written book. Fast paced almost from the beginning. Enjoyed it very much. Jul 07, Deirdre Keller rated it it was amazing.

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Amazing I give it a 5 it is an amazing book for more mature readers only because of violence the only bad part is that book ends. Great quick read, pretty compelling flawed main character. It has been months sad and splatter-free months since I've seen a new episode of The Walking Dead so I've been jonesing for my next quality hit of the undead for quite some time. You see, after I spent a couple of nights staying up too late in bed reading this book, I decided to watch World War Z pronounced like the sentence rhymes: Next thing I know, it's 3: The perfect book and study experience for Advent and Christmas by Justin Coleman.

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Please try again later. What a valuable and powerful book written by Evangelist John Ramirez. In his new book, "Armed and Dangerous", John Ramirez has given me detailed and easy to read instructions on how to win any Spiritual warfare. In the book, John Ramirez gives step by step approach to exposing and defeating the enemy's tactics and plans that has been easily overlooked or hidden.

As an Ex-devil worshipper, John Ramirez has the understanding and personal experience to explain in great detail how I can defeat the enemy in any situation for me, my family, and my loved ones. I love the prayer pages that John Ramirez included throughout his book. This is very helpful coming from a general in God's army. These prayers are powerful tools that I can use. I am declaring them during my prayer time. This book is definitely written from his heart. Very touching and sincere. It does move me to know that he wants to help the believers today fight the unseen evil realm.

I have recommended this book to numerous friends and co-workers who are struggling with circumstances which they cannot seem to break free from. I know without a doubt this book will help them because it has changed me. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about taking a stand to fight and take back your power, authority, peace, love, and joy that God has given to each one of us.

What sets this book apart is that you are instructed and provoked to action! This book provides the "how to. You will be able to apply the Word based equipting from Evangelist Ramirez's book. I purchased John Ramirez's 2nd book first, actually, in a moment when i was preparing to die. I certainly wasn't expecting to get spiritually jack slapped into a wake up mode, i promise you, but that is what i got.

Shortly after reading his 2nd book i went to hear him speak and when i went forward for prayer he challenged me on an activity that i have never participated in.

After i got home i started thinking about it and sent him an email that noted only 2 things that might apply, both of them concerning an ex i hadn't been in contact with for a number of years, although my attitude on life had pretty much flatlined since that relationship and i was honestly ready to throw in the towel on my life. A few days after i sent the email i was sitting at my computer at work finishing up a call when i started coughing. It was a deep choking that i immediately recognized as a deliverance choke. It went on for 90 seconds or more Water was not going to help.

It wasn't going to stop till all the evil was gone. When i looked up to the white background on my computer as the choking was winding down, i watched a curtain go up. My computer went from dingy grey white to stark white from the bottom up, it was absolutely as tho a curtain was going up in my eyes. Along the way the floaters that i had grown accustomed to were erased. My outlook on life changed immediately. Every day i get stronger, happier, my brain becomes clearer and i am able to focus more completely on life. I had no idea any of it was with in me. I want to be clear: In some most any circles someone like Ramirez would be considered a subject matter expert.

The crazy thing is that he has so been able to so exquisitely read: The only question is will you do it? Will you get the book, read it, and then follow through on it.

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YHVH is no respecter of persons, but the enemy is. Those who are lax will not prevail. As long as this book is on the market and you are reading reviews like this, there is no excuse. Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6 , Jesus restored the authority Adam forfeited in the garden by paying the price for our sin on His cross.

He has restored to believers everything we need to defeat Satan. The true church has been dumbed down and is no longer recognizable as the church of the apostles. We have a commission, and in Jesus, we are commanded to get the job done. Kick out the counterfeits who weaken and defeat you. Also read this book. Pray the warfare prayers in this book every day if you are a believer and watch what happens.

Victory is in Jesus for the believer regardless of anything else. But we cannot be passive, timid or politically correct or we will live to regret it. By far, this has to be my favorite book written by John Ramirez! Since all of his books are absolutely awesome, this says alot. He gives great strategies for spiritual warfare, which every Christian needs to know in order to defeat the enemy of our soul.

We need to be prepared for battle, and this book does not leave anything out; it is complete with powerful information that is needed. I bought books for my family and friends so that they can become the warriors that God created them to be in order to live a victorious life. This is a must read for those who are serious in their walk with Christ and need a battle plan for victory in their life.

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