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Description
Joe Ledger, a Baltimore detective, is secretly recruited by the government to lead an elite counterterrorism task force called the Department of Military Sciences. He and his team must stop a group of terrorists from releasing a deadly bioweapon that transforms ordinary people into zombie-like creatures. The novel follows Ledger as he uses his combat skills and intelligence to prevent a catastrophic outbreak across the United States.
Quick Summary
Zombie outbreaks meet government conspiracies in this pulse-pounding thriller that drops you right into the action from page one. The smart-aleck humor, relentless zombie-slaying action, and mind-bending twists that keep you guessing will hook readers who want something edgier than typical teen horror. If your kid loves the movie-style action of "The Maze Runner" mixed with the monster hunting of "Goosebumps," they'll devour this. This is perfect for kids in grades 9-12 who want a mature, fast-paced read that doesn't pull punches.