Unliving Legends
Jim Donohue
Reader Reviews
4 ratings
Charlene M.
Reccomended if you do like gory zombie stories though!
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By: Jim Donohue
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4/5)
Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Undead, Language
At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m not usually into this kind of zombie story, but Jim Donohue has a way of turning something familiar into something fun, and Unaliving Legends proves it.
This book brings legends of the past back to life (literally) with a premise that’s both chaotic and creative. It mixes action, horror, gore, and even a bit of comedy without losing its rhythm. The pacing stays sharp, the scenes are wild, and the sense of entertainment never fades.
Even if it’s not the typical type of undead tale I’d usually pick up, I found myself genuinely enjoying it. The energy, imagination, and balance between absurdity and suspense make it stand out.
Carina P.
I read a book by Jim as an adopt an author for April and had to read another right away!
Jim does not waste a single second in this short, feral burst of zombie chaos. Unliving Legend is fast, bloody, and absolutely unhinged in the best way — the kind of story that grabs you by the throat and drags you straight into the carnage.
I loved how gruesome it was. Not just a little messy — full‑on splatter and those deliciously nasty moments that make you wince and grin at the same time. Jim leans into the gore with confidence, and I ate it up, well not like a zombie, lol.
And while the Hollywood legends add a fun, clever twist, the story makes one thing very clear: they aren’t immune from the virus!
For being a short story, it hits hard. Quick pacing, dark humor, and a level of gruesome creativity that made me wish it were longer. Jim knows exactly how to make a zombie tale feel fresh, chaotic, and wildly entertaining.
I loved every second of it!!
Matt D.
This story does not waste time on filler and goes right for the jugular from the beginning. It sinks its teeth into the meat of the story and rips out all the juicy (or bloody) details. It's brutal. It's crazy. It's funny in some places. I found myself going from mentally willing characters to stay away to cheering on the undead. Everyone has to have something to celebrate, right?
A very entertaining read that I couldn't put down. If you like your books with a sprinkling of horror (and organs), a bucket of nostalgia, and a dose of humor, then don't miss out. Book a seat on the Hollywood tour, but I'd suggest keeping the windows and doors locked.