That Ghoul Ava and The Queen of the Zombies by TW Brown

That Ghoul Ava and The Queen of the Zombies

Deadpan horror meets dark comedy in a ghoul’s guide to undead life

Written byTW Brown
Narrated byPamela Lorence
Length6h04m
Release dateAugust 29, 2013
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (43 ratings)

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AuthorTW Brown
NarratorPamela Lorence
Runtime6h04m
PublishedAugust 29, 2013
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (43 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Comedy & Humor
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Meet Ava Birch, a woman who cheated death—literally. After a botched suicide attempt leaves her trapped between existence and oblivion, she claws her way back as a ghoul, a creature of rotting charm and insatiable hunger. But Ava’s not your garden-variety undead. She’s got sass, street smarts, and a knack for survival, even when her new diet of corpses starts giving her indigestion. TW Brown’s novel is a fresh take on the zombie apocalypse, blending the grime of urban decay with the absurdity of a world where the dead refuse to stay buried.

Pitched somewhere between *Fight Club* and *Practical Magic*, but with a lot more gore and gallows humor, *That Ghoul Ava and The Queen of the Zombies* is a romp through the underbelly of the supernatural. Pamela Lorence’s narration is the secret weapon here—her deadpan delivery sells Ava’s dry wit and the novel’s chaotic energy. The pacing crackles with urgency, and the world-building is so vivid you’ll smell the mildew on the subway cars and taste the copper tang of the morgue. This isn’t just another zombie story; it’s a love letter to the misfits who refuse to be buried alive—even if they’re technically already dead.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Pamela Lorence’s narration is the glue that holds this audiobook together. Her Ava is all snark and snarl, a woman who’s equal parts tragic and hilarious, and Lorence nails the tone—never overplaying the horror, but letting the absurdity land with a thud. The pacing is relentless, with Brown packing every chapter with enough gore and gallows humor to keep things moving. The world feels lived-in too, from the crumbling subway tunnels to the eerie quiet of the city after the apocalypse. That said, the supporting cast can feel a bit thin—most characters exist as foils for Ava’s personality rather than fully realized people. And while the humor works, some jokes land harder than others, like a punchline that’s a beat too late. Still, the production is crisp, with just enough foley to make the zombies feel present without drowning out the dialogue. If you’re craving a zombie story with wit, heart, and a protagonist who’s refreshingly unapologetic about her undead life, this is one to queue up immediately. Just maybe don’t listen while eating.

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