Bill just needed to join in – it’s been a while since he’s helped out with a post.
Thank you to Gallery Books for the gifted copy
ONE YELLOW EYE – Leigh Radford (Released July 15th, 2025)
Book Description:
In this heartrending spin on the zombie mythos, a brilliant scientist desperately searches for a cure after a devastating epidemic while also hiding a monumental secret—her undead husband.
Having always preferred the company of microbes, British scientist Kesta Shelley has spent her life peering through a microscope rather than cultivating personal relationships. That changed when Kesta met Tim—her cheerleader, her best friend, her absolute everything. So when he was one of the last people in London to be infected with a perplexing virus that left the city ravaged, Kesta went into triage mode.
Although the government rounded up and disposed of all the infected, Kesta is able to keep her husband (un)alive—and hidden—with resources from the hospital where she works. She spends her days reviewing biopsy slides and her evenings caring for him, but he’s clearly declining. The sedatives aren’t working like they used to, and his violent outbursts are becoming more frequent. As Kesta races against the clock, her colleagues start noticing changes in her behavior and appearance. Her care for Tim has spiraled into absolute obsession. Whispers circulate that a top-secret lab is working on a cure, and Kesta clings to the possibility of being recruited, but can she save her husband before he is discovered?
My Thoughts: 3.5/5 stars
Isn’t this cover stunning?? Zombie fans, this one is for you! How far would you go to help your spouse or SO? How about if they turned into a zombie? Would you break quarantine rules, risk your safety, and lock your spouse/SO in your guest room? Well, this is the reality for Ketsa. A zombie epidemic spreads in London, but thanks to the quick response and quarantine, it doesn’t cause as much devastation as it could have (like you’d see in most zombie movies).
Ketsa is a scientist, and she and her team are trying to find a cure for the virus. No one knows, but she has been carefully testing their findings on her undead husband. She is consumed by her grief and is fueled by her love for her husband to do everything possible to save and cure him. Her burnout, her exhaustion, and desperation consume her.
This was on the slower side, which gave it a different vibe than most zombie stories. I will admit, I had a point in time where I was entirely sick of and burnt out on zombies, but this had a great balance. I would have liked a little more from the story. I can’t specifically say what, but there was just something missing for me. Overall, I really enjoyed this different take on a zombie story, and I’m curious to see what Radford comes out with next!
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