Dead Weight
By Matt Casamassina
- Release Date: 2016-12-17
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
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When 17-year-old Zephyr Rockwell wakes from a camping trip in the woods, he discovers that nearly everyone in the world has disappeared and most of the luxuries mankind maintained are already breaking down.
What happened? Where did everybody go? Why is he still here?
The boy soon embarks on a journey for answers and companionship in a new reality where great cities lay in ruins, food and water grow scarcer by the day, and every other survivor is a potential threat.
There are secrets waiting in California. Still, is the trek halfway across the country worth the risk? Zephyr and his new friends decide to find out. Some of them, however, may not return.
A “… gritty, cinematic post-apocalyptic thriller.” — Publishers Weekly
A “… tense journey.” — Publishers Weekly
“… will broadly appeal to fans of breathless end-of-the-world action sequences.” — Publishers Weekly
"Casamassina’s novel avoids getting bogged down by a standard, predictable plot arc.” — Kirkus Reviews
"Solid apocalyptic fiction that focuses more on its character relationships than its sci-fi elements.” — Kirkus Reviews
Reviews
Dead weight
4By shers33Decent read. Some predictable some not. 33shersLovable Characters
4By Megladon6This book was excellent. The big draw for me was that you really did feel the tense scenes, you cry at loss, and yet the victories still felt hollow; this is fitting given that a victory when the world is over is rather hollow itself. This story leaves quite a few questions unanswered and deals in speculation for its own story. That is rather aggravating but the characters grow on you and you feel the loss the main character feels, it does not feel forced.Outstanding read!!!
5By rcj1274From a great journalist turned great writer. This book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the sci fi genre. From the compelling story to the outstanding character development, this book is a MUST READ!!! The only question left to ask is if there is a sequel coming. Light up your cigars, pour yourself some scotch, and enjoy the read ladies and gents because it's worth it.Dead Weight by Matt Casamassina
5By AliholtbrumLoved it! It’s a real page-turner and sucked me in on the first page and kept me engaged throughout. I knew Matt was a great writer and his novel really proves how talented he is.Masterful Dystopian Thriller
5By ARCHDLXOnce I started reading it was hard to put it down. Quick read from a great new author. Brilliant.A Fresh, New Take on the Genre
5By ibdrewIsh. Gordon Krantz. Randy Bragg. John Matherson. And now Zephyr Rockwell. Like the best of post-apocalyptic fiction, Dead Weight poses questions of meaning and friendship in the face of staggering loss, and forces us to examine what we should believe and do with our lives when surrounded by uncertainty. This skillful, first novel by writer Matt Casamassina is an exciting, fresh addition to the genre, and will leave you thinking about its ending long after you've finished reading.Steallar first effort.
5By CantankerousBobHave been a fan of Matt Casamassina for some time, and I was thrilled when I found this gem. Thrilling action, compelling characters, and a narrative which keeps you guessing. This was quite a ride. You won't go wrong with this one. I'm excited to see what else Mr. Casamassina has in store for the future.A fantastic, must-read story
5By CrankyRooHe's already proven himself an extremely capable journalist. Now he shows just how powerful a storyteller he can be. Casamassina's novel is a compelling and engaging work of fiction that keeps you hooked until the end. Can't wait to see what other tales he weaves after Dead Weight.Post-Appcalyptic Goodness!
5By EyeIsBozieAmazing story from a gifted writer. Matt Casamassina is a talented journalist and we can now add novelist and story teller to his list of accomplishments. Dead Weight is a gripping story with a hook that pulls you in right away, asking one simple question as it's premise: What would you do if you woke up to a world with nobody in it? Awesome read filled with tons of action and some edgy concepts. Fans of the Fallout series, The Road or anything post-apocalyptic are in for a treat.
