Author:Charlie Higson
The sickness destroyed everyone over the age of fourteen. All across London diseased adults are waiting, hungry predators with rotten flesh and ravaged minds.
Small Sam and his unlikely ally, The Kid, have survived. They're safe with Ed and his friends at the Tower of London, but Sam is desperate to find his sister.
Their search for Ella means Sam and The Kid must cross the forbidden zone. And what awaits them there is more terrifying than any of the horror they've suffered so far . . .
** 'Lord of the Flies with zombies' - Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson series.
** Charlie Higson is the bestselling author of Young Bond, and creator of The Fast Show.
** Perfect for bloodthirsty fans of Darren Shan and 28 Days Later.
Lord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action
—— Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson seriesBrutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies . . . it's ace
—— FHMWonderfully dark
—— The BooksellerAnother breathless thriller from the genius of magic and mayhem!
—— Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening PostFans of Joseph Delaney's fantastic Wardstone Chronicles will need no urging to buy the latest instalment... Gripping, moving and terrifying for anyone of 10+.
—— Amanda Craig, The TimesNo one does terror, and compassion, so well
—— Amanda Craig , The TimesJoseph Delaney's The Wardstone Chronicles are a series of books that have maintained the very highest standard for nearly a decade. The Spook's Nightmare is another excellent addition to the series. Highly recommended.
—— Fantasy Book Review