A folklore hero fights a horde of zombies in writer James Blacks debut novel.

But the amount of gore, intrigue and horror is pretty overwhelming.

Although this is a mash up of two unrelated genres, this unlikely pairing becomes well suited.

As previously mentioned, this book does not hold back.

Certain parts will make you cringe and flinch, especially the descriptions of dismemberment in battle scenes.

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No Robin Hood story would be complete without the necessary bad guys.

Its hard not reading this with a picture of Alan Rickman as the sheriff in your head.

He was just too good at that role, wasnt he?

This series may come under criticism for jumping on the bandwagon.

Just as long as their stomachs were able to put up with this one.

Robin Hood Vs The Plague Undeadis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.

Rating:

4 out of 5