The Killing Floor (a novel of The Infection) [Kindle Edition]

Craig DiLouie (Author)

Book Description

The mystery virus struck down millions. Three days later, its victims awoke with a single violent purpose: spread the Infection. As the world lurched toward the apocalypse, some of the Infected continued to change, transforming into horrific monsters.

America's far-flung military has returned home to war against its own country, engaged in a fierce battle to retake Washington, DC. Two hundred miles away, Ray Young, survivor of a fight to save a refugee camp from hordes of Infected fleeing the burning ruins of Pittsburgh, awakes from a coma to learn he has also survived Infection.

But this is no miracle. Ray is not immune. Instead, he has been transformed into a superweapon that could end the world ... or save it.

In THE KILLING FLOOR, Craig DiLouie's chilling apocalyptic vision portrayed in THE INFECTION continues, presenting a nightmarish struggle for survival like no other.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A high-octane, nail-biter of a zombie novel ... Craig DiLouie is one of the new masters of zombie fiction." --Jonathan Maberry, author of DEAD OF NIGHT and ROT & RUIN

"Harrowing action so thrilling you can't help but get lost in DiLouie's nightmares." --Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of DEAD CITY and FLESH EATERS

"A unique and startling vision of Armageddon. Recommended!" --David Moody, author of HATER and AUTUMN

"One truly amazing apocalyptic novel." --Peter Clines, author of EX-HEROES and 14

"A harrowing saga of a horrifying yet believable apocalypse." --Horror Review

"Gave me nightmares." --Zombiephiles.com

"Spectacular." --Living Dead Media

"Amazing roller coaster ride of a zombie series that will knock your socks off." --The Zombie Librarian

About the Author

Craig DiLouie is author of the bestselling zombie novels THE INFECTION and TOOTH AND NAIL, as well as THE KILLING FLOOR, the sequel to THE INFECTION, and other novels. Learn more about Craig's fiction at craigdilouie.com.

Product Details

• File Size: 861 KB
• Print Length: 302 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: B007X4ZV3C
• Publisher: Permuted Press (April 9, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007SPUS20
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,888 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Follow-Up to The Infection.... April 16, 2012

By Stephen Hirt

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

After reading Tooth and Nail and The Infection some months ago, I was pumped for the release of The Killing Floor, the sequel to The Infection. While waiting, I actually read each of the aforementioned books again, something that I have never done previously, in order to whet my appetite for The Killing Floor.

I downloaded the new book unto my kindle, and clouds parted while angels sang. I devoured The Killing Floor in just a couple of days, and felt it was as good, if not better, than The Infection (and The Infection rocked). Great new characters, familiar old friends, some flashbacks, and of course, brutal action throughout, made this book 5 stars for me. And a great ending, although the window remains open for potential sequels-----I'm waiting patiently---the earth abides.....

Great writing, Mr. DiLouie.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Craig Dilouie nails it! April 25, 2012

By Travis "Travdaddy" Stevens

Format:Kindle Edition

I am a huge fan of the post apocalyptic zombie, societal collapse theme. It's awesome! It's my sick fantasy. Well, Craig Dilouie narrates one with a sick, twisted, alien (maybe?), demonic, mutant mob of death.

The first book was about a group of survivors trekking their way thru Pittsburgh tofind a government camp with an epic conclusion followed by the military returning to take back the USA. This one focuses now on three groups which definitely kept the pace up the entire book.

The Killing Floor switches between the survivors on the first book, The US Military returning from overseas bases.. which also adds a nice military perspective similar to "Tooth and Nail" (another awesome book by Craig Dilouie). And the third follows Ray Young which adds a nice "Zombie: Ohio" twist to the Infection saga.

Throughout the book he jumps around from group to group which is a good thing because once you get right into it, the chapter ends and you keep reading because you keep wanting more. Craig Dilouie has definitely nailed this one. This book is a fantastic sequel, but I do recommend you pick up the first one and read it before going thru this.

Although it can be read as a stand alone title. It's always good to read the prequels to get a better understanding of whats going on.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent DiLouie novel December 27, 2012

By Teddy

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

As usual, DiLouie sucked me in. I've read Infection and Tooth and Nail twice and had to read this one too even though it was far more expensive. Still completely worth the money. I want more!

More About the Author

Craig DiLouie is the author of the bestselling zombie novels TOOTH AND NAIL (Salvo Press, April 2010), THE INFECTION (Permuted Press, February 2011) and its sequel THE KILLING FLOOR (Permuted Press, April 2012), in addition to THE GREAT PLANET ROBBERY, a military sci-fi comedy, and PARANOIA, a psychological thriller. As a technical writer, he has also written several non-fiction books about lighting and electrical design. His next horror novel, SUFFER THE CHILDREN, will be published by Simon & Schuster. Learn more at www.craigdilouie.com.