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Island of the Dead

Brian Keene

Not even death is an escape from the... ISLAND OF THE DEAD.

World Horror Grand Master Brian Keene returns to zombies in this relentless sword and sorcery horror epic!

Einar, an enslaved barbarian, plots his escape from a war galley transporting troops and a mysterious weapon to far enemy shores. But when an apocalyptic storm at sea leaves Einar and his fellow captives shipwrecked on a strange, uncharted island, friend and foe alike must band together against a ravenous, steadily growing horde of the undead... and even worse dangers.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Apex Book Company
  • Publish Date: Aug 15th, 2024
  • Pages: 180
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.00in - 6.00in - 0.80in - 1.32lb
  • EAN: 9781955765237
  • Categories: Fantasy - Dark FantasyHorror - General

About the Author

Brian Keene is the author of over fifty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and fantasy genres. He has also written for such media properties as Thor, Doom Patrol, Justice League, Doctor Who, The X-Files, Aliens, and Masters of the Universe. Several of his novels and stories have been adapted for film. His numerous awards and honors include the 2014 World Horror Grandmaster Award, 2001 Bram Stoker Award for Nonfiction, 2003 Bram Stoker Award for First Novel, the 2016 Imadjinn Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and the 2015 Imaginarium Film Festival Awards for Best Screenplay, Best Short Film Genre, and Best Short Film Overall. Keene also serves on the Board of Directors for the Scares That Care 501c charity organization. He lives in rural Pennsylvania, along the banks of the Susquehanna River, with his wife (author Mary SanGiovanni), and their five cats, thirteen hermit crabs, and assorted deer, possums, raccoons, bears, eagles, and other wildlife.

Praise for this book

"Brian Keene fuses social commentaries of race, religion, creed and culture into one reality-warping story of the darkest kind." -- Horror Bookworm

"Catapulting us into heightened conflict and more of the undead, there is plenty of gore and horrific scenes to satisfy any zombie aficionado." -- Horrortree.com

"Exceedingly cool." - Stephen King

"If you are a fan of sword and sorcery and zombies, then you should check this out." -- Horrorreview.com

"A dive into isolation and zombie horror while also weaving in a rich tapestry of history and giant monsters!" -- Rebekah McKendry, director of Glorious and Blumhouse Films editor