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Synopsis
After a zombie attack, Wanda Mayhall rescues a near-dead infant on the side of a frozen Iowa highway and decides to raise him without telling the authorities, but as the boy gets older he realizes that there are other living dead in the world like him.
Raising Stony Mayhall: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This zombie novel features violence inherent to the undead premise, including a zombie attack in the opening and the protagonist's struggle with his nature. The story focuses on identity and belonging but contains disturbing body horror elements and violent content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A unique coming-of-age story about a zombie boy trying to find his place in a world where he's fundamentally different from everyone around him.