Chump: A Collection of Zombie Stories
Eight offbeat zombie tales by Duncan P Bradshaw spanning westerns to Cold War politics.
Bradshaw uses his comedic background to present eight distinct stories about the undead. The collection avoids conventional horror setups by placing zombies in varied environments. A snake oil salesman faces the apocalypse in the Wild West. A courier deals with a mysterious package while others encounter zombie fish. The text also addresses historical anomalies, such as the Eastern Bloc boycott of the 1984 Olympics. A clean up crew provides another angle on the disaster. These stories do not follow a single plotline but offer separate glimpses into different undead scenarios. The author’s previous work in zom-com informs the tone here. Readers looking for standard horror may find the approach unusual. The book focuses on variety and humor rather than sustained terror or gore.
Published by Eyecue Productions in 2016, this work sits within the zom-com tradition established by Bradshaw’s Class Three. It blends horror with historical and western elements, appealing to readers who enjoy genre hybrids that subvert standard undead tropes through specific, often humorous, narrative lenses.
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Readers seeking a departure from conventional zombie narratives will find this collection refreshing. It appeals to those who appreciate dark humor and genre-bending stories that place the undead in unexpected contexts like the Wild West or Cold War politics. The book is ideal for fans of offbeat supernatural fiction who enjoy variety over sustained terror. By avoiding standard horror setups, Bradshaw offers eight distinct glimpses into the apocalypse, ensuring each tale feels fresh. Those interested in how familiar horror elements can be reframed through a comedic lens will gain enjoyment from these separate explorations of the undead condition without the need for continuous plot engagement.
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Bradshaw successfully uses his comedic background to present eight distinct tales that avoid conventional horror setups. The collection excels in its variety, placing zombies in environments ranging from snake oil salesmen in the Wild West to mysterious couriers and even zombie fish. This approach reframes the undead archetype, making the volume distinct from standard anthologies. It suits fans of dark humor and offbeat supernatural fiction who appreciate seeing familiar horror elements in unexpected contexts. However, readers seeking traditional gore or serious literary horror may find the tone too light or disjointed. The focus on variety and humor rather than sustained terror defines its unique appeal.
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