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They outnumber the living 25 to 1. Those are the odds of being struck down - and resurrected - by the savage plague that's sweeping the country, forcing survivors to band together against the dead. Even among the living, there is dissention. A new leader known as the Red Man has risen up and taken charge - and he's nearly as dangerous as the hungry dead. Some, like Bob Richardson and his friends, strike out on their own. Because if the men with guns don't get them, the zombies will. Fleeing the cities, Richardson and his crew find sanctuary in an abandoned farm. But their stronghold may not be strong enough. Something strange and terrifying is happening to the undead. They're banding together. Working as a group. Hungering for a common goal: human flesh. And lots of it.
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Intended for adult readers (18+).
This zombie apocalypse novel contains graphic violence, gore, body horror, and pervasive strong language typical of adult horror fiction. The undead are depicted consuming human flesh in explicit detail, and survivors face brutal moral choices.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in zombie survival stories will find intense action and evolving undead threats that keep the tension high.