A terrible disease has struck has struck everyone over the age of fourteen, death roams the streets, nobody is safe. Jack and Ed are best friends, but their battle to stay alive tests their friendship to the limit as they go on the run with an awkward group of other kids nerds, fighters, rebels. And one adult. Greg, a butcher, who claims he's immune to the disease. The story takes place in central England, this disease has taken the world by storm killing practically everyone over the age of fourteen. It took only one year for the disease to completely spread across the globe. A group of young british boy's are forced into hiding from the diseased "grown ups" who have merged into zombie like creatures. Once their supplies start to run low they set off to find new shelter and hopefully more food and peace. Throughout their journey they encounter many new friends, foes, some blood thirsty adults and lose many of their mates along the way. For some odd reason some adults have remained healthy, but their days will soon be numbered. Higson is not afraid of violence, infact the storie is filled with it. The description to detail is spectacular. This book is a perfect example of a genre for kids and a great zombie tale.
