'An impressive mix of meaning and mayhem.'- Booklist * 'The delineation between man and monster, survivor and victim is fiercely debated in Maberry’s thoughtful, postapocalyptic coming-of-age tale.In turns mythic and down-to-earth, this intense novel combines adventure and philosophy to tell a truly memorable zombie story, one that forces readers to consider them not just as flesh-eating monsters or things to be splattered, but as people.“- Publishers Weekly, starred review Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of Poison Study Maberry has given it a soul in the form of two brothers who captured my heart from the first page and refused to let go.'-Maria V. Can't wait to read more.' -Nancy Holder, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked and Possessions

I welled up at the end, then smiled through my tears when I realized there was going to be a sequel. 'George Romero meets The Catcher in the Rye in this poignant and moving coming of age novel set during zombie times. Anyone with a pulse will enjoy this novel, and anyone with a brain will find plenty of food for thought inside.'-Michael Northrop, author of Gentlemen With the dead prowling all around, fifteen-year-old Benny Imura learns the bittersweet lessons of life, love, and family in the great Rot & Ruin. And while most zombie novels are all about the brains, this one has a heart as well. It had me hooked from page one.'-Heather Brewer, author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series

'Thrilling, enticing, and surprisingly touching, Rot & Ruin will grip readers from beginning to end, and make them question who the real monsters are.

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