Part of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, book 22
First published 2013
Micah's father wastes away in a hospital bed, consumed by a mysterious illness that doctors whisper about in hushed tones. They call it zombie disease, but Anita Blake knows zombies better than anyone. She raises the dead for a living. These creatures are different. They move in broad daylight with vampire speed and strength. Their bite transforms victims into copies of themselves. The infection spreads in an endless cycle. Anita faces enemies that combine the worst traits of the undead she knows. She must find a way to stop the outbreak before it consumes everything. Even she cannot predict where this nightmare will end.
Genres: mystery, horror, thriller, paranormal
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
570 pages · Hardcover · Berkley
Content warnings: body-horror, gore, graphic-violence