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Atticus for the Undead (Hunter Gamble Book 1) Kindle Edition

by John Abramowitz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 134 ratings
Join the fight for zombie rights!

Hunter Gamble is an idealistic young attorney in a very special area of the practice: arcane defense. Funded by enigmatic billionaire Charles McClain and aided by shy-but-energetic research attorney Kirsten Harper, he's making the world a better place -- one vampire, zombie, or werewolf client at a time. After all, they deserve their day in court too, right?

When a young zombie walks into Hunter's office accused of murder (by brain-eating), Hunter's idealism is tested as never before as he struggles to secure the man's freedom. To do so, he must square off against a savvy and ambitious district attorney, contend with a judge who is deeply biased against arcanes, and stand up to a human-supremacist group which will stop at nothing -- not even Hunter's own death -- to see his client convicted.
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    November 19, 2011
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Kirkus Reviews:"...Abramowitz writes with punchy dialogue, sonic action and vivid description. His characters sing, bellow, shout and stumble; one even flies through a public bathroom into a fancy gala, shattering the door behind her. There's never a dull moment as Abramowitz earns his high-concept theme with tight dialogue and full characters who often display as many human vulnerabilities as they do supernatural abilities. Danger shadows each chapter and the courtroom battles will have the reader flipping pages in anticipation. Fortunately, the characters' witty exchanges and Gamble's inner monologue provide a measure of levity to the more intense scenes.A surprisingly fresh, funny and fiery mystery that envelopes the reader in a uniquely colorful world."
San Francisco Book Review:"Part of the strength of Atticus for the Undead is that it is neither simply a story of modern fantasy nor a legal thriller--in fact, it breaks away from the expectations of both of those genres while still staying anchored in them. The story is about people, prejudice, and perserverance, about the qualities that make and break human beings. Atticus for the Undead is by turns thoughtful, moving, lighthearted, and serious; a great read."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006AL4YC8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 19, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 19, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 514 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
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    4.1 out of 5 stars 134 ratings

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I am a long, tall Texan (very, very tall) born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Educated at Grinnell College in the great state of Iowa, I consider Iowa my second home state, and keep on good terms with both by eating barbecue AND corn. When I'm not watching way too much sci-fi/fantasy TV or reading similar books (or working, obviously), you can usually find me reading the news or playing video games. I currently live in Austin, Texas, where I work as a lawyer and author.

Everything I really need to know about storytelling, I learned from Joss Whedon (who influences my work), but I'm also a huge fan of suspense thrillers (which also influence my work), musicals (which, if I could write a musical novel, I'd be all over that), and parentheses (of which there are way too many in this bio).

I am the author of five full-length novels, the most recent being FLICKERS (Weaver Saga #3). I am also the author of two short stories. One of them, INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE HUNTER, is on Wattpad for free. A must-read if you love paranormal romance--or love mocking it!

Stay tuned for more exciting projects in the months to come!

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Customers enjoy this book's surprising plot twists and find it an entertaining, fast-paced tale. The writing is well-executed, with one customer noting how the social commentary is smoothly integrated into the prose. Customers like the characters and appreciate the book's approach to the zombie genre, with one review highlighting its innovative take on paranormal crime.

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51 customers mention "Plot"41 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, praising its surprising twists and how it fits with the story.

"...a lot of things I like about this book, I like that it involves all types of paranormals, but at the same time, it focuses on zombies...." Read more

"...It's combined with an interesting take on the various denizens of the supernatural world, of which a few bad seeds ruin it heavily for the rest...." Read more

"...But in the end it makes sense and results in a stronger story and cleverly ties into the book title...." Read more

"...He has created a unique world, and I would be eager to read more cases from the desk of Hunter Gamble." Read more

29 customers mention "Readability"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and exciting, with one mentioning it was a page turner, and several noting it was pretty funny.

"...Moreover I enjoyed the trial, there were surprises along the way, moments where you thought you knew how the case was going to turn out, and then..." Read more

"...Atticus for the Undead is a fun peek into one of the many microcosms of life that might occur just on the fringes of an epic story." Read more

"...and statement of what many face today and not just a hell of a lot of fun to read...." Read more

"...And the "Rejected Titles" hyperlink is really, really funny." Read more

19 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive4 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting the clean social commentary wrapped in smooth prose, while another appreciates the snappy dialogue.

"...In fact the reason I say the writing is so good is because even without the "action" of most of the books in this genre have, this book is still a..." Read more

"...This book is an easy read and certainly a different angle on the popular Urban Fantasy sub-genre...." Read more

"...I think I'm in shock!! This was an excellently written novel, I didn't give a second thought to writing style, punctuation or grammar etc..." Read more

"...Incredibly well written, with a nice nod to To Kill A Mockingbird, we see the overt separation and distrust and even irrational dislike of the..." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning they are quickly sketched in.

"...Hunter is a very interesting character, full of idealism and anger over what he perceives to be injustice...." Read more

"...Characters are quickly sketched in and it doesn't take long to get a rough idea about how this version of the US (Texas in particular) differs from..." Read more

"...I fell in love with the characters, they were well developed and rounded out...." Read more

"...I connected with the characters and felt like I knew them, I felt their pain, their happiness, their humour and their frustration...." Read more

11 customers mention "Pacing"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced tale with an appropriate flow of events.

"...He fights for civil rights, just on a paranormal level. He cares about his job and he cares about his clients. He is genuinely a good guy...." Read more

"...The _arcane rights_ makes a great lens to address civil rights without getting too preachy...." Read more

"...John gets extra points from me because he teaches his reader real law...." Read more

"...The dialogue is crisp and the story's pacing is comfortably quick...." Read more

3 customers mention "Enjoyment"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable.

"...That being said, I enjoyed Atticus for the Undead. It has made me rethink my normal distaste for legal entertainment...." Read more

"...vampires (and/or other arcanes), but to my surprise, I enjoyed Atticus for the Undead. It's a fun read with some surprising plot twists...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Genre"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's genre, with one review highlighting its innovative approach to the zombie and vampire genres, while another notes its focus on zombies.

"...it involves all types of paranormals, but at the same time, it focuses on zombies...." Read more

"...I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys paranormal crime, humor and parody, to those that like Law and Order marathons and that CSI humor." Read more

"...Great innovation on the zombie vampire genres. I look forward to this Texan's future works." Read more

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  • Kate Myers
    5.0 out of 5 stars UFR Reviews Atticus for the Undead
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2012
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    This is one of those books that I get a request to read and review, and then get totally bummed out that I have to wait to read it until it comes up on my list for review. So I have basically been sitting on this book for months, seeing it on my kindle every time I go to read another book, and trying desperately to resist the urge to take a little sneak peak. There are a lot of things I like about this book, I like that it involves all types of paranormals, but at the same time, it focuses on zombies. I haven't read a lot of books having to do with zombies, I think this is my second one in total. But then it brings my favorite element, it's written about a lawyer who defends the "arcanes" (the political correct name in the book). I love the law, in fact I had such a love affair of the law that I starting teaching Supreme Court law to high school students.

    Needless to say the book didn't disappoint. I am one of those people who wake up like 8 times a night, so while I started reading this book right before bed, I only got a couple of chapters in, next thing I knew I was waking up at 2am and reading a couple more before going back to sleep. I even got up early to finish reading the book, which if you knew me you would know that is a big accomplishment, I hate getting up early.

    The writing is fantastic. It's funny because it doesn't seem like a book that would involve a lot of action like a lot of urban fantasy/paranormal do. There isn't some kind of major life or death battle, the main character Hunter didn't spend his time picking up a battle axe to fight for Arcane rights. But even though Hunters action has a lot to do with his actions as a lawyer it doesn't make the book any less fun to read. In fact the reason I say the writing is so good is because even without the "action" of most of the books in this genre have, this book is still a page turner.

    You can't help but like Hunter. He is an everyday normal guy with the skills to help people who are being persecuted. He fights for civil rights, just on a paranormal level. He cares about his job and he cares about his clients. He is genuinely a good guy. Kristen is such a great character too. She is the research assistant for Hunter, and she is every bit the home body who thrives on research. She also harbors the cutest little crush on Hunter as well.

    You meet other characters along the way, including Sabrina and Sam, both people who Hunter represented in cases brought against them. Although Sam is the case of the zombie eating the brains that the synopsis teases about. Those characters are equally as enjoyable to read.

    Moreover I enjoyed the trial, there were surprises along the way, moments where you thought you knew how the case was going to turn out, and then moments when you had no idea. And then of course that brings me to the ending, which of course I want to talk about but can't because I don't want to give anything away. What I will say is that the ending is anything but what you would expect. And that if this book ends up having a sequel I would be very interested to see where it goes from here.

    Overall, I am going to say this is a great book. I loved reading it. I could easily see how not just people who like all things paranormal could enjoy this book, but also how people who like reading book about crime/law would like it too. Or people who have an interest in civil rights, because you have to admit this is a whole new spin on civil rights. At any rate I recommend this book, and I think you should definitely go out and buy it.
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  • Rick G
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Undead Bill of Rights
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2012
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    Atticus for the Undead reminded me a lot of M. Night Shyamalan's Signs. No, I don't mean the dopier aspects of the movie. It's because this is a small, personal tale set amidst a much larger backdrop, most of which we're only given hints about.

    Abramowitz's story takes place in a world where supernatural beings (known as arcanes) have become known to the world. However, rather than waging war against humanity, they're just trying to fit in...not entirely unlike the beings from Alien Nation or District 9. Unfortunately, also like the creatures from these works, the arcanes in Atticus for the Undead must contend with racism and being treated like second class citizens.

    Who will help them? Why Hunter Gamble, that's who! Gamble, the main protagonist of the story, is an idealistic young lawyer who's fighting to do what's right despite the risks (both personal and professional) to him and those around him.

    I am normally not a fan of legal dramas, either written or on TV; however, Abramowitz's story never gets bogged down in tedious details. There's enough there to give you the sense that he knows what he's talking about, without making it feel like you're reading a legal brief. It's combined with an interesting take on the various denizens of the supernatural world, of which a few bad seeds ruin it heavily for the rest.

    There are a few downsides I need to point out. For starters, some of the dialogue doesn't feel natural (and no, I don't mean supernatural either). At times the flow of it feels a bit stilted. More problematic, it almost seems as if a chunk of story is missing in the middle. There's a romantic subplot that suddenly goes from A straight to Z with no feeling for how it got there. Because of this, when one character suddenly proclaims their love for another, it kind of ends up feeling creepy and desperate instead of romantic. Finally, there's the ending. I won't spoil it except to say that I thought it was a good ending. However, it also felt a bit too abrupt. I think it could have been fleshed out a bit more so as to leave a better impact.

    That being said, I enjoyed Atticus for the Undead. It has made me rethink my normal distaste for legal entertainment. Should Law & Order ever introduce zombies, I might have to give a look. Atticus for the Undead is a fun peek into one of the many microcosms of life that might occur just on the fringes of an epic story.
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  • Mike Powell
    5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting take on the Arcane
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2020
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    What an interesting tale on the paranormal. Many books assume either a simple assimilation or a total separation of the Arcane and human worlds. This book, however, shows a world full of prejudice and hatred to the Arcades and as bad as racism.
    Taut story telling, excellent court room scenes, believable characters and unexpected turns make this a gripping read and thus comes very highly recommended.
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  • D. Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very unique approach to a legal/courtroom drama!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2013
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    Everybody needs somebody to stand up for them. Even Zombies! Hunter braves the disdain of his peers and the disapproval of his father in order to represent the right of the arcanes - zombies, vampires and werewolves - in a world that doesn't believe they're entitled to any. When Sam is accused of murdering a former female friend when in the grip if the Hunger, he calls on Hunter to defend him.

    On its surface, Atticus for the Undead is a light-hearted and fun read, with a very unique approach to courtroom drama. If you want to delve a little deeper there are echoes of questions surrounding tolerance, acceptance, politics and the legal system in general. In short, this is as fluffy or as thought-provoking as you allow it to be.

    The writing was largely strong, with just a couple of instances where I felt the dialogue was a little weak. However, the characters were portrayed brilliantly and I was able to build up a clear picture of them in my mind. The ending threw me. It wasn't what I expected at all and was quite a twist. The jury is still out on whether I would have preferred a different outcome but the ending certainly didn't detract from the book.

    I don't really read many books with zombies, werewolves and vampires in. If there were more like this, I'd be seriously tempted. Atticus for the Undead was a great read with a very unique concept.
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  • Saima Khalid
    5.0 out of 5 stars WHY!?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2013
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    I just finished reading this book, and I immediately had to write a review. I really, REALLY enjoyed it. It was flawlessly written, funny, and the characters were very likeable. I couldn't keep my eyes off the page. I was supposed to have an early night, but ended up finishing the whole novel because I simply couldn't stop reading. I'm excited for the sequel.
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