X is a captivating story set in a post-apocalyptic world.
A teenage girl known only as ‘X’, is hiding below ground in an old farmhouse somewhere
in the English countryside. As the story unfolds you realise that, although
this is a temporary arrangement, she appears well organised; with food, tools
and a torch to write her journal by.
The character ‘X’ is beautifully written and you are instantly
drawn to her as you tumble into her world. Just as with Esther Emerson in his
debut ’Tethers’, Croxall has written a strong teenage heroine. Even though the character
‘X’ is incredibly brave, there is the continual fear of ‘the uglies’ from the
outside.
The tender relationship X had with her sister and the
happy childhood memories of kicking up leaves in the wood are all she really
has left. Not even a real photo of her family; X has to make do with an image
of another girl scavenged from her hideout. She wants her life to have some purpose,
so she leaves a dairy in the hope that it will be found and read by a surviving
human, although she fears that she may be the last.
‘X’, was an ordinary girl who has had to do extraordinary
things and make unspeakable decisions. A must for zombie fans, this is a truly
gripping story that is skilfully told by Jack Croxall. ‘X’, is an e book short
story and is available from Amazon for only 77p.
If you love zombie films, read this in the dark to get
the full effect.
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