Title: Red Hill
Author: Jamie
McGuire
Publisher: Simon
& Schuster
Publication Date: October
1, 2013
Genres: NA,
Romance, Post-Apocalyptic
Reviewed by: Ellen
Fritz
Ellen’s rating: 5/5
SUMMARY
When the world ends, can love survive?
For Scarlet, raising her two daughters alone makes fighting for tomorrow an everyday battle. Nathan has a wife, but can’t remember what it’s like to be in love; only his young daughter Zoe makes coming home worthwhile. Miranda’s biggest concern is whether her new VW Bug is big enough to carry her sister and their boyfriends on a weekend escape from college finals.
When reports of a widespread, deadly “outbreak” begin to surface, these ordinary people face extraordinary circumstances and suddenly their fates are intertwined. Recognizing they can’t outrun the danger, Scarlet, Nathan, and Miranda desperately seek shelter at the same secluded ranch, Red Hill. Emotions run high while old and new relationships are tested in the face of a terrifying enemy—an enemy who no longer remembers what it’s like to be human.
Set against the backdrop of a brilliantly realized apocalyptic world, love somehow finds a way to survive. But what happens when the one you’d die for becomes the one who could destroy you?
For Scarlet, raising her two daughters alone makes fighting for tomorrow an everyday battle. Nathan has a wife, but can’t remember what it’s like to be in love; only his young daughter Zoe makes coming home worthwhile. Miranda’s biggest concern is whether her new VW Bug is big enough to carry her sister and their boyfriends on a weekend escape from college finals.
When reports of a widespread, deadly “outbreak” begin to surface, these ordinary people face extraordinary circumstances and suddenly their fates are intertwined. Recognizing they can’t outrun the danger, Scarlet, Nathan, and Miranda desperately seek shelter at the same secluded ranch, Red Hill. Emotions run high while old and new relationships are tested in the face of a terrifying enemy—an enemy who no longer remembers what it’s like to be human.
Set against the backdrop of a brilliantly realized apocalyptic world, love somehow finds a way to survive. But what happens when the one you’d die for becomes the one who could destroy you?
REVIEW
Red Hill is one of those books that I
simply could not put down. As a normal day in the lives of Scarlet, Miranda and
Nathan turn into the end of the world as they know it, they all head for what
they believe would be safety. For Scarlet, as well as Miranda her sister, and
their boyfriends, this means Red Hill ranch. For Nathan it means anywhere he
can keep his daughter, Zoe, safe. In the end the fates of all these people
entwine.
This book captivated me in a way few books do. Apart
from the riveting action and heartbreaking tragedy, the romantic experiences of
all the key characters are skillfully woven into the story. As zombie movies
and literature are their only reference as to how to deal with a zombie apocalypse,
it was interesting to see how they coped with the crisis. Said movies and
literature could, however, never prepare them for the reality and true horror
of such an outbreak.
The characters in this book are so realistic, they
could be people that one meets in everyday life. From determined Scarlet and
protective Nathan, to the extremely sensitive Ashley, and Miranda with her
strong leadership qualities, these characters found a place in my heart.
Scarlet, the typical mother, while fearing for her
daughters, tries to believe that they will be safe, and protects all the young
people fiercely. Nathan, also very protective, lives to see his daughter, Zoe,
safe and contented; not an easy task as Zoe does not seem to be a normal child.
Miranda is a born leader and takes charge even though she is the younger of the
two Hayes girls. When Kevin, the child molester, arrives with a girl, all these
people deal with him in an appropriate way. All the time they hope and, in some
cases, believe that unexpected survivors will arrive.
A wonderful tale of fear and survival, loss and faith
and, ultimately, love, I would recommend Red
Hill as a must read. The tender hearted may, however, want to keep the Kleenex
close by.
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ABOUT the AUTHOR
Jamie McGuire was
born in Tulsa, OK. She attended the Northern Oklahoma College, the University
of Central Oklahoma, and Autry Technology Center where she graduated with a
degree in Radiography.
Jamie now lives in
Enid, OK with her three children and husband Jeff, who is a real, live cowboy.
They share their 30 acres with six horses, three dogs, and Rooster the cat.
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