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*** WINNER OF THE 2013 MAINE LITERARY AWARD! *** "An instant indie classic."--Indie Horror News "A tense, intelligently engaging story from start to finish... I can't wait for the sequel."--Steven Konkoly, author of THE JAKARTA PANDEMIC A series of terrible things begin to happen when a scientist with a dark past resumes his genetic experiments in a small Maine town. The animals suddenly become aggressive for no apparent reason, attacking anyone within sight, including Rick’s wife. After slaughtering his diseased herd, Rick realizes to his horror that they have come back to life. Soon the farm is under siege by the deranged animals, and a small group of refugees who have assembled in the farmhouse must hunker down and defend themselves against the terrible onslaught of cannibals. The entire town soon becomes filled with the human flesh-eaters, threatening the farmhouse and the survivors within it. But they all have the same message before they reawaken: they are seeking the chosen ones. The onset of winter provides a temporary defense against the army of the dead, but with supplies running low, the survivors realize they must formulate a plan before the arrival of spring and the dreaded melt-off. And as the world outside them descends into total madness, a surprising leader emerges from the group who will hopefully lead them to safety. "I highly recommend this book."--Lloyd Ferriss, Portland Press Herald "This is one book you won't be able to put down. It caught me in its cold, rotting grip and never let go!"--MoreHorror.com "An intriguing tale with a wild new slant on the undead apocalypse."--Tomes of Darkness "Filled with survival, science, action and deceit, which did keep me on the edge of my seat."--Double Shot Reviews Newly revised and edited edition released 12/10/12! ** ### Review **Praise for Joseph Souza** *"I highly recommend this book."*--**Portland Press Herald** * * *"Sure to sate readers hungry for an old-fashion zombie story that takes a few steps beyond standard fare."*--**Kirkus Reviews** * * *"An instant indie classic!"*--**Indie Horror News** *"This is one book you won't want to put down. It caught me in its cold, rotting grip and never let go!"*--**Michael Juvinall**, Horror Society * * *"A tense, intelligently engaging story from start to finish!"*--**Steven Konkoly**, author of THE PERSEID COLLAPSE * * *"An intriguing tale with a wild new slant on the apocalypse."*--**Tomes of Darkness** "Filled with survival, science, action and deceit, which did keep me on the edge of my seat."--**Double Shot Book Reviews** *"Look out Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead because here comes Dar."--***Harold Leavitt**, Podcast interviewer ### About the Author Joseph Souza's award-winning short stories have been published in various literary journals throughout the country. Winner of the 2004 Andre Dubus Award for short fiction, he also won Honorable Mention for the Al Blanchard award in crime fiction. His novel ***The Reawakening *won the 2013 Maine Literary Award* *for Speculative Fiction**. He currently lives near Portland, Maine with his wife and kids. Visit josephsouza.net for more information about his novels or contact him at souzajf@hotmail.com. If you've enjoyed reading any of his novels he'd very much appreciate a customer review on Amazon or some reader feedback. Thank you so much, dear reader! Other novels by Joseph Souza **Darpocalypse**, the Living Dead Series, book 2 **Darmageddon**, The Living Dead Series, Book 3 **The Liger Plague**, Book 1