![]() ![]() Vargas's crisp and haunting illustrations entice readers into the story and refuse to let go. However, Maberry's writing is clever and funny, his characters are compelling, and their relationships are fraught with tension and full of emotion. ![]() As Benny, Nix, Chong, and Lilah, make their way across the zombie minefields of the west coast, they encounter some truly disturbing situations in which they must make difficult decisions about what is best for them, as well as the floundering human race: Is it better to live unprotected but free, or to repopulate the Earth but live in bondage? Although it is strong enough to be a stand-alone, it might leave readers who have never read the original novel feeling like they are missing some key plot points and character background. A hip new take on an old genre, this work features sharp dialogue, martial arts philosophy and fighting, sticky moral predicaments, and a refreshing diversity of characters. In his first book Rot & Ruin, Maberry led me on an epic tale in a post-apocalyptic America, filled with zombies and lovable characters. It had me hooked from page one.'Heather Brewer, author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series 'This is a romping, stomping adventure. & S.), this addictive graphic novel follows four teenagers as they attempt to trace the trail of an aircraft, an impossible sight in the sky of this zombie-riddled world. Editorial Reviews 'Thrilling, enticing, and surprisingly touching, Rot & Ruin will grip readers from beginning to end, and make them question who the real monsters are. Gr 9 Up-Set in the world of the author's "Rot & Ruin" series (S. ![]()
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