I passed this over so many times, not because I don't like the author, but because I just wasn't in the mood for gore. But this book is so much more than just a gorefest. In fact, the most horrific aspect of this book isn't the bloodthirsty zombies, but it's the fact that the main character's father is a hateful racist who physically assaults both his wife and his child.

I kept having to check the publication date--this was published in 2012 but the characters' comments and racist remarks could just as easily be from 2017. Yeah, this gory book will get your reluctant readers reading again, but hopefully, it will also get them THINKING. Great book, looking forward to reading the rest of the series!