Hello again! Changing things up a bit, I'm sharing highlights from some early reviews of That the Dead May Rest before I go back to posting excerpts. These are mostly from Goodreads. Omissions, indicated by ellipses (. . .), are for length and to avoid spoilers.
-- “This unique book . . . offers a fresh view on zombie stories, . . . and has strong female characters as protagonists. . . . Despite the dark themes, it is not full of blood or gore; instead, the author uses emotions and well-developed characters to build tension and mystery. . . . That The Dead May Rest by Karen A. Wyle covers themes of guilt, death, healing, friendship, love, and doing what is right.” -- 5-star review from Readers' Favorite
-- “Unsettling, Atmospheric, and Surprisingly Tender: That the Dead May Rest caught me off guard in the best way! I picked it up expecting horror, and yes, it’s chilling and full of moments that made me uneasy, but what I didn’t expect was how much I’d care about the people inside it. . . . It’s rare for a horror novel to give me goosebumps and also tug at my heart, but this one did. What I love most is that it doesn’t leave you when you close the book. The questions it raises, about grief, about what we carry with us, about what we leave behind, linger. If you’re looking for horror with depth, something that creeps into your thoughts and stays there, this is absolutely worth putting at the top of your TBR.” – Valentina Morris
-- “Karen A. Wyle has crafted a haunting, deeply human story that takes place in two worlds. . . . By the end, I wasn’t just spooked. I was shaken, moved, and desperate for everyone else to read this so we can talk about it. . . . This is not just a must-read, it’s a must-experience.” – Katherine
-- “Chilling, Clever, and Completely Different from Any Zombie Story I’ve Read: This book doesn’t go for the usual infection/virus angle. The idea here is way darker and more personal: the dead don’t just rise… they rise as you. Your body. Your face. Your corpse. Out there hurting people. Just the thought of it made my skin crawl, and Karen A. Wyle leans into that dread perfectly.
"But what impressed me most is that it’s not just about scares. The book digs into grief, guilt, and the way the dead and the living still try to reach each other. . . . The pacing is sharp, the atmosphere is vivid, and the whole concept feels original and unsettling in a way that sticks with you. If you think zombies are played out, this book proves there’s still plenty of life (and death) left in the genre.” -- Jessica
-- “The concept is so unique — spirits and living people teaming up to fight a zombie apocalypse. . . . The pacing was tight, the dialogue worked, and the characters were engaging. There’s a lot going on in this little novel, but it all comes together in a cohesive way. Creative, well-executed, and very enjoyable.” – BAM/Beth Anne
And for a grand finale, the following from Midwest Book Review:
“That the Dead May Rest is a compelling and sophisticated exploration of memory, grief, and the shadows the past casts on the present—an engrossing read for admirers of historically grounded mysteries with a spectral edge.
"Karen Wyle’s prose is elegant and evocative. Her meticulous attention to historical nuance anchors the narrative in authenticity, while the unfolding mystery sustains a quiet but relentless tension. The author thoughtfully drew the characters, and their inner conflicts resonated against the novel’s atmospheric backdrop.
"Wyle avoids sensationalism, opting instead for a measured, haunting tone that lingers well after the final page.”
I'm still waiting for reviews from various book bloggers.
Today's preorder links are for Kobo, an international ebook vendor, and (once again) Amazon. (Or you can use my brand-new "universal" ebook link.)
Next time, I'll give you all an excerpt from later in Chapter 2, where we meet Daniel (described briefly in a previous post) and learn a little more about Millie's life.
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