by John Skipp
First published 1989
The dead are walking. In a world overrun by zombies, a ragtag group of survivors bands together to escape the horrors of the undead horde. Trapped in a supermarket, they must make desperate choices to protect themselves and their loved ones. As the zombies close in, tensions rise and alliances fray. Can they overcome their differences and find a way out before it's too late? At its core, this is a story about the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Genres: adventure, horror, thriller, action, zombies, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: desperate-situation, found-family
Setting: Gennesault, Maine, South Pole
334 pages · Hardcover · Mark V Ziesing
Content warnings: gore, violence