I picked SKELETON CREW up without realizing zombies played a HUGE role in this sequel to MOB RULES. I know, it's in the summary - but I didn't read it at all since I was already interested in seeing how things played out for Domino. A leap of faith, really, considering my lukewarm reactions to the 1st book.

Is there anything that zombies can't make gold? Actually, I can think of a few reads that didn't work out, but SKELETON CREW really really blew my mind away. In a good way. In the good rock-my-socks-off way. Zombie outbreak never looked more sexy or dangerous or crazy-awesome. Seriously I think Cameron Haley has renewed my zombie addiction ten-fold after being in such a slump last fall!

I do not think reading MOB RULES is necessary to appreciate the sequel to the max. It may help to explain the magic system, the gang and Faerie Court politics, the tension between Domino and Adan, but otherwise I think the story rolled smoothly on its own with it as things start to snowball into an avalanche. There simply wasn't any time to worry about backstory - Domino and company had too much on their plate to handle without wallowing in the past for long.

I loved how SKELETON CREW incorporated South American mythology into the storyline, especially in regards to the zombie infestation. A really unique spin that definitely added some spice to the experience - and I never realized how special Mexican Hairless Dogs are! Who knew that they would play such a significant part here? Or that La Calvera Catrina could be such a deliciously dynamic villain? Who would have dreamed that South American mythology and cultural references + zombies would create such a fascinating story?

The action never let up for a second! Whenever Domino gets even a hint of a break, she gets slammed with another problem to handle - and sometimes they were interconnected. Of course, as her troubles start to culminate and the end of humanity is near, everyone - gangs, Faerie Court, spirits, federal agents - wants to play hero in order to be rewarded with more power that will surely result for their cooperation. Too bad there isn't really enough power to go around...

SKELETON CREW has definitely got me hooked on this series! Cameron Haley has created an amazing world that solidified in this sequel, and I am dying to find out what happens next! Domino and gang may have successfully swept their zombie problems under the rug, but have they enough juice to contained the demons and Faeries from overrunning L.A.? ( )

Skeleton Crew is a dark action packed story about Zombies in L.A. and it's up to Domino Riley to stop them. This is the second book in the series and if you haven't read the first one then let me tell you that magic is pulled from the streets, and you have the in between world where fairies, ghosts and demons rule. Domino Riley is a street smart, butt kicking girl who knows she's in trouble when zombies show up and start reproducing. It's up to her and her gang to find out who is behind it and to stop it. Her only real distraction is Adan, her boss's son.

I really enjoyed the first book and I believe the second one is even better. It is a must read. ( )

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I was much happier with the pacing in SKELETON CREW. Things happened quicker and the slow parts were few and far apart. Domino is her kick butt, snarky, smart ass self. She continues to see what her juice can do to protect her and the things she feels need protecting. Her allies and friends are at her back as they fight to figure out why everyone who dies turns into zombies. Some friends and allies are lost. There is tons of action spaced throughout the book. The romance is very slim so dont expect much in that department if that is what your looking for. The imagination and creativity is just as high in book 2 as it was in MOB RULES. There is plenty of zombie action for all you zombie lovers. The ending event made me sad :( I was really hoping something would come of the situation. Hopefully its not the end of that character and Cameron is just tricking us. Im glad I won a copy of Skeleton Crew or I wouldn't have found this series. I'm definitely going to continue with Domino's story. ( )

I was thrilled to get my hands on Skeleton Crew, as I thought [b:Mob Rules|7740381|Mob Rules (Underworld Cycle, #1)|Cameron Haley|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1278439394s/7740381.jpg|10547528] was terrific and right from the opening scenes we are thrown straight back into the maelstrom of violence and magic that is LA in this alternate world. The uneasy peace Domino brokered is threatened by a greedy gang headed by Mobley who has unleashed Demons in a quest for more power and unintentionally triggered a plague of zombies that threaten to destroy the entire city. Domino needs to figure out what is causing the dead to rise, and then defeat the encroaching evil as it bleeds into existence.The Underworld Cycle series is a gritty urban fantasy that embraces the violence of the power struggle between good and evil. Events are graphic (particularly that spawning bug), the language at times can be crude but it has an authenticity that works within this context. Haley's world is creative and intriguing for it's detail and scope. King of the Seelie fairies, Oberon runs a nightclub, ghosts linger at the veil of realities and evil lurks in a shadow world called the between.Domino is very likeable, she is self aware, even if conflicted over what she does and what she wants and strong, determined and brave. Her relationship with Aden is resolved in this installment though not as you might expect. She still has the support of Honey, is tormented by her resident ghost and djinn familar all who make an interesting cast.With the addition of confused and hungry zombies the action in Skeleton Crew is non stop and the pace pulls you along at breakneck speed. I reluctantly put it down at 4 in the morning after foolishly thinking I would just read a few pages when I went to bed at 2am, and barely made it through the next day on 2 hours sleep.This series is shaping up to be a favourite of mine, I really enjoy everything about it and I am already eager for the third. ( )