Gareth Wood, author of the great zombie novel RISE, recently reviewed THE KILLING FLOOR from Permuted Press, writing, “The astonishing sequel to THE INFECTION picks up right where the first book left off, and delivers a non-stop brutal ride through post-apocalyptic America … Craig DiLouie’s skill and great talent as an author lies in his vivid imagery. One can imagine oneself being there while the guns are firing, hearing the shells land and feeling the concussion of the blast. One can also imagine the terror that the survivors of the Screaming face day after day as the Infection spreads… This is NOT a traditional zombie tale, by any means. Much more is going on here, slowly revealed through the text. There are layers of meaning and many thought provoking passages in the book, and the grisly is interwoven with the thought-provoking so well that one can virtually hear the ripping of flesh while pondering the eons-long plan of the Brood. To call this a zombie book is a disservice. It is more a book of horrific ecological invasion, a character driven epic of vast potential. This was the best book I have read this year, and I suggest that if you like Horror you would do well to read THE KILLING FLOOR.”
Thanks, Gareth!
Read the full review here.
HEARSE-SAY Magazine recently reviewed THE INFECTION from Permuted Press, writing, “DiLouie and Permuted Press present a unique perspective on a much talked about setting … Readers of THE INFECTION will be taken on an emotional journey through the lives of each survivor … DiLouie pairs empathy, suspense and hope into a progressive nightmare that ends with the reader standing alongside humanity at the gates of hell. It’s up to you to find out how it ends.”
Joseph Souza, author of DARPOCALYPSE by Permuted Press, reviewed TOOTH AND NAIL, writing, “TOOTH AND NAIL is like a tornado; it picks you up and carries you away … This is a military novel infused with apocalyptic horror. DiLouie has done something few authors are able to do. Place the reader in the midst of the action and then force the reader into hard decisions. Check your morals at the door for this one … It moves like a freight train and hits you like a hammer. This book you will not put down once you start reading.”
Stephen Knight, author of the excellent THE GATHERING DEAD and THE RISING HORDE–both of which I’ve read and will be reviewing soon–recently reviewed THE INFECTION from Permuted Press, writing, “This is an extremely well-told novel that’s surprisingly horrific, given how lean and tight the prose is. Craig DiLouie crashes through some barriers here, exposing the reader to massive amounts of carnage buttressed by overwhelming desperation, flavored with a dash of love, then finished off with a liberal dose of redemption … When you read this, you’ll feel like you’re taking body shots from a world-class heavyweight boxing champion, it’s that brutal.”
DrunkenZombie.com reviewed THE INFECTION and THE KILLING FLOOR for a recent podcast, calling them “powerfully written books filled with heartache and loss punctuated with moments of visceral horror and violence. Gripping is an exceedingly accurate description of these stories … I will happily read the next book in the series to see if it grows into a fire. Even if it doesn’t I’m in for the long haul with this series and I highly recommend that you give it a try too.”
Ravenous Monster reviewed THE KILLING FLOOR, comparing it to “THE WALKING DEAD with the action and monsters of a LEFT FOR DEAD or RESIDENT EVIL video game. If you’re into the post-apocalypse genre … get this book … You’ll relish walking the line between man and monster as you enter THE KILLING FLOOR.” 
All Things Horror recently reviewed THE INFECTION from Permuted Press, writing, “While THE INFECTION is incredibly strong in its action sequences and far above average character development, the best part of the book is the strikingly original horrors in this new world … the monsters are terrifyingly fun! … The book is honestly and refreshingly original, and terrifying, and absolutely worth the read.”
Twisted Central recently reviewed THE KILLING FLOOR from Permuted Press, writing: “After finishing THE INFECTION, I was eagerly waiting for the opportunity to read the sequel, THE KILLING FLOOR. And, I must say, Craig DiLouie did not let me down. I was placed face-to-face with a terror even more insidious than the original infection. Quickly evolving and mutating, I never knew how the disease would attack next. And to make matters worse, my love for the tribe was shaken as its members were forced to choose sides … Once again, Craig DiLouie has succeeded in grabbing hold of my attention, and holding on tightly until the very end.” 
Fictitious Musings recently reviewed TOOTH AND NAIL, calling it “a fear-inducing read due to the realistic setting DiLouie created. Fans of apocalyptic-like stories such as 28 DAYS LATER and THE STAND will find a story that satisfies their craving for horror in this novel.”
Swamp Dweller recently reviewed THE KILLING FLOOR from Permuted Press, the sequel to THE INFECTION, writing, “Again, DiLouie has created a cast of strong, intelligent, well-developed characters that suck you into the story and don’t let go. THE KILLING FLOOR is a great sequel to [THE INFECTION]. It’s a fast, powerful journey to the end of the world–and the beginnings of a new one.”
