First published 2012
A plague has swept the world, turning most of humanity into mindless, flesh-eating ghouls. Mark Spitz is part of a clean-up crew, tasked with combing through the ruins of Manhattan and eliminating any remaining "stragglers." As he navigates the desolate landscape, he must confront his own traumatic past and the bleak reality of a world on the brink of collapse. With limited supplies and the constant threat of attack, the survivors must band together to reclaim their city and their humanity.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, horror, thriller, post-apocalyptic, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, gritty, post-apocalyptic
Setting: Manhattan, Manhattan, New York, New York
322 pages · Paperback · Vintage
Content warnings: death, gore, graphic-violence, mental-illness