Excellent story

I didn't expect to enjoy this story as much as the rest of the undead series because it doesn't follow Howie, Dave and the group. But I was pleasantly surprised. I loved this book. Bloomin' loved it. As always, RR Haywood's characterisations are fabulous and I enjoyed getting to know Heather.

I didn't listen to this before listening to book 16. But already knowing the ending of this story did not detract from it in any way. I can highly recommend this site sorry to The Undead series.

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Great side story linking in to the main plot

I really enjoyed both the narrator and alternative perspective. Particularly the clever linking in to an alternative view point on some of the action in previous novels. Cash in transit gan etc. And with out giving anything away if you were to describe the romantic spin its not something I would of gotten into but it worked very well.

JUST. BUY. IT.

I have never written a review of anything.

I have had 10 or so audio books to date, and had mixed thoughts on it compared to reading yourself - value of (how can huge success authors like Peter Hamilton have such appalling narrators who you can’t get past their voices to submerge in the story - almost every review says the same.. doesn’t make sense)

I have read all of the Undead series up until book 25, utterly absorbed into that world and invested in it’s characters.. check every couple of weeks to see if 26 is on the horizon.. have read everything else Haywood has written - the latest WorldShip Humility getting close to as good as the Undead series)

I bought the free stand alone taster episode , no doubt issued to reel existing readers like me into getting the audio books - fair play, it is a good idea (though can’t you be a bit more generous with grouping the books together a bit - as has been done with the written version?? - 25+ credits is a hell of a lot to commit to..). The guy reading did a good job and made me realise the value of listening to every word spoken and coming alive - still, 25 credits..? It’s not like you can just buy the first few and stop..

I bought Blood on the Floor audio book as a stand-alone, instead of the main books, to give it a proper go and see if it would hold my attention for 7 or more hours..

What can I say to possibly communicate just how good this is..?

JUST BUY IT, SHUT THE WORLD OUT AND GET READY FOR A RIDE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET..!

Period.

Full stop.

Don’t even bother read any other reviews.

JUST DO IT!

Why?

An amazing, rich, enthralling, full-on yet tender and heart wrenching journey..

Rachel Hines has a voice so perfect to read out-loud, it’s like being wrapped in silk.. that is one moment one moment perfect English rose elocution, one moment total Cornish tones, all engaging, all enrapturing..

Whilst as a red blooded male I cannot lie and not say hearing a beyond sexy English perfectly poised voice say ‘f..k’ made my heart miss a beat every so often, I can say that she does not in any way trade or indulge on this inevitable impact and I can imagine women being as enthralled and engaged by her as much as - well, every man on the planet..

Rachel, if you ever read this - I hope you go on to narrate 100’s more books, yours is a rare talent.

An equal match to Haywoods’s

Unexpected

I put off listening to this book after finishing The Undead Series as I didnt think I would like it but how wrong I was.
I loved how I learnt so much more about Heather and the man monster ( dont want to give spolers) and how little reminders and hints would pop up about Howie and the lads.

This book was fabulous. It is a book that will make you smile and laugh out loud but also sigh with your hand on your heart and even maybe even spill a tear.

Nice addition to the series, performance lacking

It's not bad, and it actually gives a different perspective to the main story events. If I were to criticise Haywood for anything, it would be for overusing the expression "a moment captured in time". The narration though was my main concern. I understand the need to have a female narrator to make the female perspective of the book more relatable. It's just that there was little differentiation in tone between trudging through the countryside and battle scenes. Which was a strong point of the narrators of the main series, they would force the urgency of the situation upon the listener when the situation was dire, something that doesn't happen here. All in all, a good addition to the the undead series.

Exceptional !!

Brilliant narration, even though having read the story, it came alive for me on hearing it. so love this series, even the side stories are written with characters so full of grit and determination to survive.

Strong off story

Being really invested in the main story. It was a little weird in the beginning. Since the main book usually introduce new survivors rather well, and a new narrator on top of. BUT I was just as emotionally invested as always! Excellent book!

An absolute lttle gem !!!

Where does Blood on the Floor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Story is great , and different, but the narration ???? Is wonderful !!! Rachel Hine's soft Bristol drawl , stepped up a notch when paraphrasing the heroine, and a couple more when paraphrasing a farmer !! Sublime !! I struggled for the first hour or so, missing the usual Southern USA growl for a macho storyline, but Rachel imbued the text with comedy, empathy and humanity, probably the only way this story could be told maybe ? I listen to LOADS of dystopian fiction, but this the first book I have come across where the plot is actually improved by the narration ! 12 out of 10 Rachel ! Amazing. I have only got halfway, but couldn't wait to review it !!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Heather

Which character – as performed by Rachel Hine – was your favourite?

Heather ( Paco can't speak of course ! )

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, too long for that

Any additional comments?

Best narration I have ever heard !

Another brilliant addition to the Undead Series

Best read in order with the series but also a great stand alone story, Gripping, funny, I loved it.

Get this book.

A brilliant side story which gives a different perspective to the undead and was narrated beautifully.