Book review by Corey
Torrent
Torrent picks up with Zed and Murphy trying to settle into life with their group, but things quickly become dangerous again when a supply run to Camp Mabry reveals that some of the infected are changing. These newer infected are smarter, more organized, and capable of scouting and hunting, which makes them feel like a completely different kind of threat.
The book keeps the fast pace of the earlier Slow Burn novels, but the smarter infected give it a fresh angle and raise the stakes in a believable way. Zed’s habit of getting involved whenever someone needs help also keeps creating problems, and that gives the story a good mix of action, tension, and character-driven trouble.
The Goods
- Smarter infected raise the stakes
- Strong chemistry between Zed and Murphy
- Fast, easy pacing
- Good survival tension
- The series world keeps expanding
The Bads
- Some situations feel familiar
- Zed can be frustratingly impulsive
- A few side characters are lightly developed
- The action can get repetitive
- Works best if you know the earlier books
My Recommendation
This is a strong entry for anyone already invested in the Slow Burn series and looking for the danger to evolve beyond the usual infected hordes. The smarter infected make Torrent feel more tense and unpredictable, while Zed and Murphy continue to carry the story with their friendship and constant trouble. If you enjoy zombie fiction with fast pacing, survival pressure, and characters who keep finding new ways to make a bad situation worse, this one fits the series very well.