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Synopsis
In the small town of Redwood Grove, people are succumbing to a lethal strain of flu. They are dying--but not for long. Ashley Parker and her boyfriend are attacked by these shambling, rotting creatures that crave human flesh. Their lives will never be the same again. When she awakes Ashley discovers that she is a "wild card"--immune to the virus--and is recruited by a shadowy paramilitary organization that offers her the chance to fight back. Fatally attracted to her gorgeous instructor, and bonding with her fellow wild cards, Ashley begins to discover skills she never knew she had. as the town falls to ever-growing numbers of the infected, Ashley and her team fight to contain the outbreak--but will they be enough?
Plague Town: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains graphic zombie violence with rotting corpses and flesh-eating scenes, moderate language, and mild romantic attraction. The survival horror tone and body horror elements make this appropriate only for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love fast-paced zombie survival stories with strong heroines and found family dynamics will enjoy Ashley's journey from victim to fighter.