David Wellington

Positive David Wellington

Publisher Marketing: In the bestselling vein of Guillermo Del Toro and Justin Cronin, the acclaimed author of "Chimera" and "The Hydra Protocol" delivers his spectacular breakout novel an entertaining, page-turning zombie epic that is sure to become a classic."Anyone can be positive "The tattooed plus sign on Finnegan s hand marks him as a positive. At any time, the zombie virus could explode in his body, turning him from a rational human into a ravenous monster. His only chance of a normal life is to survive the last two years of the potential incubation period. If he reaches his twenty-first birthday without an incident, he ll be cleared. Until then, Finn must go to a special facility for positives, segregated from society to keep the healthy population safe. But when the military caravan transporting him is attacked, Finn becomes separated. To make it to safety, he must embark on a perilous cross-country journey across an America transformed a dark and dangerous land populated with heroes, villains, madmen, and hordes of zombies. And though the zombies are everywhere, Finn discovers that the real danger may be his fellow humans."Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" meets "World War Z" and "I Am Legend" in this thrilling tale that has it all: a compelling story, great characters, and explosive action, making "Positive" the ultimate zombie novel of our time." Review Citations: Booklist 03/01/2015 pg. 31 (EAN 9780062315380, Other) - *Starred Review Library Journal 02/15/2015 pg. 76 (EAN 9780062315373, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Publishers Weekly 02/16/2015 (EAN 9780062315373, Hardcover) Library Journal 03/01/2015 pg. 55 (EAN 9780062315373, Hardcover) Booklist 03/01/2015 pg. 31 (EAN 9780062315373, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2015 pg. 42 (EAN 9780062315373, Hardcover) Romantic Times 05/01/2015 pg. 63 (EAN 9780062315373, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2015 pg. 46 (EAN 9780062315373, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Wellington, David David Wellington was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where George Romero's classic zombie films were shot. He is the author of an online zombie serial, the Monster Island trilogy; Thirteen Bullets, a serialized vampire novel; and the Jim Chapel missions, including the digital shorts "Minotaur" and "Myrmidon," and the novels Chimera and The Hydra Protocol. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Contributor Bio:  Podehl, Nick Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, many of which have won prestigious awards. He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife.