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Skin Trade takes place in the imagined old west where the dead have risen and made much of the country has been left uninhabitable, while the United States remains little more than a sliver of land along the east coast that is zombie-free. Beyond that are the Borderlands, where the government promises new growth and a life for those willing to risk it, though the fear of revenants keeps most people living in squalor out east rather than taking the risk. Beyond the Borderlands are the lands where revenants roam free. That is also where the trappers ply their trade, but it isn't animals their after.
Samantha, a girl who has escaped a wretched life in a brothel down south, has made it to the borderlands where she has disguised herself as a boy so she can go to a workhouse with other boys desperate to find a way to make a living. There she is recruited by a trapper who needs apprentices to learn his trade. Sam realizes that there is great danger in going west, but knows this may be her best chance to put the past behind her and learn a trade that could set her free. But little does she know about all the dark secrets of the skin trade, though she'll soon find out.
Skin Trade is quite an intriguing entry into the zombie pantheon of literature, with the undead see as animals to be slaughtered and skinned for the valuable leather they can offer up. They are dangerous and to be feared, but it is the men who ply this trade who represent the real darkness in this story. Sam is a tough, scrappy young lady who has escaped one horrible life to be potentially thrust right into another, but her adventures are fascinating ones, where she discovers a great deal about herself and her fellow man.
Tonia Brown knows how to craft a story, and her fertile imagination does not disappoint, whether it has to do with the undead or steampunk...or both. She is one of the most creative authors out there working her magic on traditional zombie lore, easily intermingling romance, adventure, horror, and intrigue with ease. Skin Trade is no exception. Her characters are vivid, fun, and compelling, her stories always entertaining. Definitely give this one a whirl if you are a fan of zombie lit-it's a bit different than the traditional apocalyptic tale, and well worth checking out.


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Skin Trade eBook Tonia Brown Philip Rogers Stephanie Gianopoulos Reviews

Ever want to read about the horror that occurs in a world where the undead walk? Oh, you've read a lot of zombie books? You know what happens? Hmmm, well...guess again, because Tonia Brown's Skin Trade, shows a new way of living with the undead and it's messed up! Just imagine the already intense horror of living in a world of the undead, now add in that you are attempting to hide that you're actually a girl all while being kidnapped, skinning the flesh of the undead, seducing your captors in order to gain trust and hoping and praying your mentor shows up in time to save you. Pretty crazy stuff, huh?

Well that, and so much more, is what we are given when entering the Skin Trade. The character are excellently written with great dialogue that is both witty and thought provoking, at times. Our main character, Sam, is a strong young woman who has been forced to endure much more than any young lady should no matter the time period or the fact that the world has been completely turned upside down with the undead. The dynamic between the various characters was excellently portrayed as characters usually are when under the pen of Tonia Brown and the change in the dynamic is nearly tangible as Sam learns more about those she encounters.

Highly detailed and described, the universe of Skin Trade is horrific and brutal. Great lengths are taking to give a vivid and detail description of the landscape and actions of those living in the Badlands. Skin Trade is definitely not a book for the feint of heart.

So the verdict is, Tonia Brown's Skin Trade is a "knock down drag your doggie through the dirt, pour lemon juice on a papercut" hellava ride. Definitely Doubleshot Reviews approved
The Western Frontier of the United States was devastated by the Great Undead Uprising in the 1870s. Many died and many fled to what was left on the East Coast of the country. Some people ignoring the danger moved to that frontier, including Sam, a girl living as a boy to escape her horrible and abusive past. She is unwittingly thrust into the skin trade--where revenants are hunted for their skin. It is highly prized by the wealthy and extremely lucrative for those who are successful.
In her quest to start her life over, Sam becomes involved with Boudreaux, a man with no qualms about turning strong young men into revenants to get the best skin possible. She also ends up with Mr. Theo who teaches her the trade as it was meant to be carried out in a lawful manner. Her adventures ultimately lead her to Dillon, a little man who wishes to be feared and respected, but has a most twisted way of achieving his goals.
In a genre where zombie books are a dime a dozen and can be wholly disappointing, SKIN TRADE brings a fresh new narrative to the sub-genre of zombies. Tonia Brown has crafted a compelling and very interesting story that is not so much about the zombies themselves but more about the need for reinvention and the human weakness of greed. Well-written with a nice pace that keeps you wanting to turn those pages, the book also has some excellent character development. Zombies have always been my favorite creatures in horror but admittedly even I can get bored. Boredom is definitely NOT a word I use to describe SKIN TRADE. Tonia Brown is definitely a zombie author whose work should be sought out.
Colleen Wanglund
Skin Trade takes place in the imagined old west where the dead have risen and made much of the country has been left uninhabitable, while the United States remains little more than a sliver of land along the east coast that is zombie-free. Beyond that are the Borderlands, where the government promises new growth and a life for those willing to risk it, though the fear of revenants keeps most people living in squalor out east rather than taking the risk. Beyond the Borderlands are the lands where revenants roam free. That is also where the trappers ply their trade, but it isn't animals their after.
Samantha, a girl who has escaped a wretched life in a brothel down south, has made it to the borderlands where she has disguised herself as a boy so she can go to a workhouse with other boys desperate to find a way to make a living. There she is recruited by a trapper who needs apprentices to learn his trade. Sam realizes that there is great danger in going west, but knows this may be her best chance to put the past behind her and learn a trade that could set her free. But little does she know about all the dark secrets of the skin trade, though she'll soon find out.
Skin Trade is quite an intriguing entry into the zombie pantheon of literature, with the undead see as animals to be slaughtered and skinned for the valuable leather they can offer up. They are dangerous and to be feared, but it is the men who ply this trade who represent the real darkness in this story. Sam is a tough, scrappy young lady who has escaped one horrible life to be potentially thrust right into another, but her adventures are fascinating ones, where she discovers a great deal about herself and her fellow man.
Tonia Brown knows how to craft a story, and her fertile imagination does not disappoint, whether it has to do with the undead or steampunk...or both. She is one of the most creative authors out there working her magic on traditional zombie lore, easily intermingling romance, adventure, horror, and intrigue with ease. Skin Trade is no exception. Her characters are vivid, fun, and compelling, her stories always entertaining. Definitely give this one a whirl if you are a fan of zombie lit-it's a bit different than the traditional apocalyptic tale, and well worth checking out.