by Paula Guran
First published 2014
This anthology brings together forty-two stories and poems that examine zombies as more than monsters. The collection spans diverse approaches to the undead, from traditional horror to speculative fiction. Authors like Neil Gaiman, Joe R. Lansdale, and Carrie Vaughn contribute works that use zombie scenarios to explore human nature, mortality, and survival. The stories range from intimate character studies to apocalyptic scenarios. Some pieces reimagine historical events through a zombie lens, while others focus on personal relationships amid undead chaos. The anthology includes both prose and poetry, offering varied perspectives on what zombies reveal about contemporary anxieties around death and resurrection. These tales go beyond simple horror to examine how the living respond when faced with the walking dead.
Genres: science-fiction, anthologies, horror, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, found-family, personal-relationships
480 pages · Paperback · Prime Books
Content warnings: death, gore, violence