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I Ate The Sheriff (2012)

by K. Bennett(Favorite Author)

3.48 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

078602626X (ISBN13: 9780786026265)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Pinnacle

series

Mallory Caine, Zombie-at-Law

review 1: Let me start by saying I REALLY like the Mallory Caine series. Since finishing the first chapter of Pay Me In Flesh I was sucked in to Mallory's brain eating existence. It's a clever concept and crosses several genres. There's the zombie thing yeah, but there's also courtroom drama, some police procedure, hints of mystery, humor and action.That being said, I Ate The Sheriff is another good addition to the series (or is it trilogy? Not sure if Bennett has plans for a fourth in the series) but there are parts that are a bit out there, even for this series that's known for throwing curveballs.As is a staple of the series, Mallory's got her plate full. Her father's still in jail. Not only that, she has a pesky sheriff sniffing around her door regarding some of her past 'indisc... moreretions'. She also has to fight off offers from her ex flame, Aaron (aka, Son of Satan), random people on the street who would do her harm, demons, ghosts, the portending Satanic takeover of LA..all while dealing with a new werewolf client that may be more than just a mere client. Not to mention she's accused of a double homicide. Oh, and she's off brains too. What's a girl zombie to do?So, as you can see, there's a lot going on. It's just that some of the elements seem a little rushed and some are paced perfectly. The courtroom aspects of the novel are fantastic. Mallory's character shines in the environment just like we'd expect her to. She's good at her job and she never has a problem letting people know about it.I think my biggest issue in the book is the big climax (every book has one). I won't spoil anything but after all the buildup it just kind of comes and goes, not to mention some of the happenings are a little 'out there'. I can't get into too much more detail about that without giving anything away. Sorry!The writing is good and engaging, as always. It's fast paced with witty and memorable characters, old and new. I think it could have benefited from being a little longer though.Given the ending, I'm not sure if there will be another in the series or not (and not a bad ending, mind you. It just kind of comes up and ends rather abruptly). If there isn't one, the trilogy stands very well on its own but I admit that I'll be saddened not to see Mallory and her whacky supporting cast again. BUT, I'm eagerly awaiting to see what Bennett comes up with next. Whether it be another in this series or something altogether new, his imagination is too wild for it not to be interesting.Decent finish (if it IS the end) and a fun and well written series! The Mallory Caine books really should be getting more attention. I hope anybody that happens upon this review decides to go back to the beginning if they already haven't and give something a little different a shot. You may be pleasantly surprised!
review 2: I’m not into the horror genre at all. I’ve never watched any of the zombie movies or television series. I read the first of K. Bennett’s legal zombie thrillers, Pay Me In Flesh, for review and because K. Bennett is the nom de plume of one my favorite writers and (mentors) James Scott Bell. Mallory Caine is an LA lawyer, full of snappy retorts and an intense hunger for human brains. She was shot and killed and reanimated as a zombie. She’s in a Twelve Step program and trying to convince herself that cow brain is just as yummy as UCLA grads. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. So I picked up the latest Mallory Caine book with less trepidation. I missed the second book, The Year of Eating Dangerously, so my only concern with I Ate The Sheriff was if I’d be able to follow the story without knowing what exactly happened just before. Mallory’s doing well with her Zombies Anonymous meetings. Her only relapses are serial killers, so it could be argued that she’s performing a public service when she eats them. Evil is infecting Los Angeles and much of the malevolence seems targeted at Mallory. The sheriff threatens her and tells her to leave town. She’s busy with her father’s upcoming trial and a custody case for a werewolf client.Then the sheriff pays her a late night visit and insists she leave. He shoots her which only enrages her. When she wakes up, she’s wanted for a double homicide. Even though the premise of a zombie lawyer in an LA full of demons, ghosts, vampires, and werewolves is over the top, the stories themselves have heart and humor. Bennett’s writing is sure and deftly shows that there is a real battle in the world today between good and evil. And like Edmund Burke said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Mallory Caine may be a zombie but she’s a good person and she proves it.The ending is a satisfying resolution without being smarmy or cloying. I highly recommend these books, especially to someone who loves the zombie entertainment but wants some hope as well. less

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