World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

#1 GLOBAL BESTSELLER • "Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing chronicle of the epic struggle between humanity and the undead."—Acclaimed by Entertainment Weekly

In the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse, the lingering specter of that dreadful time haunts those who survived. While the living dead have been (temporarily?) vanquished, the toll on humanity remains. World War Z, narrated through haunting and compelling voices of those who witnessed the horror firsthand, stands as the sole testament to the pandemic's unprecedented impact.

The Zombie War came perilously close to obliterating the human race. Max Brooks, fueled by the imperative to preserve the indelible first-hand accounts of survivors, embarked on a global journey. From once-thriving cities reduced to desolation to the farthest reaches of inhospitable terrain, Brooks meticulously recorded the testimonies of men, women, and, at times, children who confronted the living—or rather, the undead—nightmare of that fateful era. World War Z emerges as the culmination of this effort, an unparalleled document that captures the profound depths of fear and horror, as well as the indomitable spirit of resistance that held sway over human society during the plague-ridden years.

THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE BLOCKBUSTER FILM

"A spine-chilling experience."—Critically acclaimed by The New York Times Book Review

"Pulses with more ingenuity and energy than entire collections of contemporary fiction. Picture Mad Max colliding with The Hot Zone. . . . A pandemic-era Apocalypse Now, simultaneously eerie and captivating."—Commended by USA Today

"Seizes you with the grip of a corpse's hand. A-grade."—Entertainment Weekly, EW Pick

"Arguably the most timely and intellectually stimulating fright since Orson Welles's War of the Worlds radio broadcast . . . A narrative loaded with action, social commentary, and global perspective."—Highlighted by Dallas Morning News