The Journal of Cinnamon Paige, Un-Death by Chocolate by Ryan Woods

Born on Halloween night, during the Mother of all thunderstorms, Cinnamon Paige fittingly came into this world with a bang.

Fast forward almost thirteen years, and that quirky, somewhat misunderstood pre-teen, with a taste for horror movies, graphic novels and heavy metal, awaits the arrival of her thirteenth Birthday, never in her wildest dreams realising that she will be sharing her special day with a bunch of zombies; literally.

At Cocoa Loco, the confectionery shop owned and ran by her parents, business is good, but due to a Voodoo curse, Black Magic and milk chocolate are about to collide in a roller coaster ride of events that will see Cinnamon, her parents, their faithful Siberian Husky – Duke, and her friends Robbie and Todd, along with former Scream Queen – Stella Scream, fighting for their very lives.

Luckily, Cinnamon isn’t your average teenager. With a head for remembering information (albeit sometimes useless), and a love of high powered crossbows, a showdown between the living and Un-Dead residents of Summer Meadows is in the offing.

Will the living triumph over the Un-Dead?

Find out, as you read through the pages of Cinnamon’s journal, and come face to face with Un-Death by Chocolate.

“First, let me say the quality of writing in this book is superb. And while I’d say it’s more aimed at teens, I as an adult truly enjoyed it.”

“The plot remains loyal to zombie lore, but also ties everything together uniquely for a zombie outbreak. Seriously, the explanation is genius in that it also weaves in a real life tragedy.”

“Mr Woods, take a bow. This is an intelligent, honest and entertaining horror book for teens. I sincerely hope Cinnamon’s story is continued in the future.”

“Cinnamon has an adventure of a lifetime and narrates this story with mirth and horror. Lots of good gory details that teenagers will love.”

About the author

Ryan Woods hails from the North West of England, though his ancestors, and his heart, lie in Ireland. A lover of horror since an early age, in both literary and cinematic forms, he is also known for his dark, unforgiving poetry.

Seeking inspiration for his stories from a variety of sources, including food and folklore, a number of his tales have had a culinary twist, most notably his novel/novella The Journal of Cinnamon Paige, Un-Death by Chocolate and his short stories What’s Your Beef? and Revenge Is A Dish Best Served With Chicken Fried Steak, And Country Gravy.

His poetry can be found in several collections, and his short stories can be found in a number of publications, from anthologies to magazines, including Devolution Z Horror Magazine, which featured his cryptid tale The Highland Thing in their Bigfoot Special Edition in December of 2015, notable for being his first published piece of horror fiction.

He considers himself a purveyor of “less is more” horror, relying on his character driven brand of horror to entertain the reader, rather than resorting to shock tactics, though he is not averse to giving literary birth to tales and characters that may make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, or have you looking over your shoulder; or leaving your bedside light on at night.

With sequels to Un-Death by Chocolate wandering the corridors of his mind waiting to escape, a collection of his short stories in the pipeline and a collection of his dark, bittersweet poetry also being nurtured, he hopes that the literary candy that he offers is to your liking, and he hopes that you have a sweet tooth.

Enjoy the sugar rush.